B1 Collocation Neutral

कड़ी धूप।

kadi dhoop.

Scorching sun.

Meaning

Extremely intense and hot sunlight.

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Cultural Background

The 'Loo' wind makes 'कड़ी धूप' even more dangerous. Farmers often work early morning to avoid 'कड़ी धूप'. Office workers use umbrellas or sunscreen to protect against 'कड़ी धूप'.

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Use with 'में'

Always use 'कड़ी धूप में' when talking about being outside in the sun.

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Avoid midday

In India, mentioning 'कड़ी धूप' is a common way to suggest staying indoors.

Meaning

Extremely intense and hot sunlight.

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Use with 'में'

Always use 'कड़ी धूप में' when talking about being outside in the sun.

💬

Avoid midday

In India, mentioning 'कड़ी धूप' is a common way to suggest staying indoors.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

दोपहर में बाहर मत निकलो, बहुत ______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कड़ी धूप

The context of 'midday' implies heat, making 'कड़ी धूप' the correct choice.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आज बहुत कड़ी धूप है

Hindi uses 'is' (है) for weather conditions, not 'falling'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

दोपहर में बाहर मत निकलो, बहुत ______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कड़ी धूप

The context of 'midday' implies heat, making 'कड़ी धूप' the correct choice.

Which sentence is more natural? Choose B1

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आज बहुत कड़ी धूप है

Hindi uses 'is' (है) for weather conditions, not 'falling'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, it is only for natural sunlight.

It is neutral and used by everyone.

Related Phrases

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चिलचिलाती धूप

synonym

Scorching sun

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तेज़ धूप

similar

Bright/fast sun

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धूप निकलना

builds on

Sun coming out

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