Meaning
To express that something is unusual, peculiar, or unexpected.
Cultural Background
In North India, people often use 'अजीब' to describe someone who is acting eccentric or 'off'. Young people often use 'अजीब' in text messages to describe awkward social interactions. In formal settings, it is used to point out logical inconsistencies in a plan.
Use with 'कि'
You can follow this phrase with 'कि' (that) to explain the strange event.
Don't be rude
Avoid saying this directly to someone's face if you are talking about their personal choices.
Meaning
To express that something is unusual, peculiar, or unexpected.
Use with 'कि'
You can follow this phrase with 'कि' (that) to explain the strange event.
Don't be rude
Avoid saying this directly to someone's face if you are talking about their personal choices.
Add 'यार'
Adding 'यार' (friend) at the end makes it sound very natural and conversational.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
यह _____ अजीब है।
The intensifier 'बहुत' is needed before the adjective.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'This is very strange'.
Standard Hindi word order is Subject-Adverb-Adjective-Verb.
Complete the response.
A: 'The shop is closed at 10 AM.' B: '_____'
The situation is unexpected, so 'strange' is the appropriate reaction.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.
Match: 'यह बहुत अजीब है'
'अजीब' means strange.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह _____ अजीब है।
The intensifier 'बहुत' is needed before the adjective.
Choose the natural way to say 'This is very strange'.
Standard Hindi word order is Subject-Adverb-Adjective-Verb.
A: 'The shop is closed at 10 AM.' B: '_____'
The situation is unexpected, so 'strange' is the appropriate reaction.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
'अजीब' means strange.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but be careful. It can imply they are acting weird.
It is neutral. It works in almost any setting.
Use 'बहुत' (very) or 'काफी' (quite).
No, use 'दुखद' (sad) for bad news.
Yes, in informal writing and dialogue.
The opposite is 'सामान्य' (normal).
Related Phrases
कितना अजीब है
similarHow strange it is
अजीब बात है
builds onIt's a strange thing
अजीब सा
similarA bit strange
