Meaning
Describing something as unclean or soiled.
Cultural Background
In Indian households, keeping the entrance clean is considered auspicious. Saying 'yeh bahut ganda hai' about an entrance is a serious complaint. Public hygiene is a major topic. Using this phrase in public is a common way to advocate for better maintenance. In offices, 'ganda' is used to describe work that is sloppy or unprofessional. It is considered rude to point out dirtiness in someone else's house unless you are very close.
Gender Matters
Always check if the object is masculine or feminine before saying 'ganda'.
Don't be rude
Avoid saying this to a host; it can be very offensive.
Meaning
Describing something as unclean or soiled.
Gender Matters
Always check if the object is masculine or feminine before saying 'ganda'.
Don't be rude
Avoid saying this to a host; it can be very offensive.
Use 'साफ़ नहीं है'
For a polite way to complain, use 'यह साफ़ नहीं है'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'गंदा'.
यह पानी बहुत _____ है।
Water (पानी) is masculine, so 'गंदा' is correct.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Mez (table) is feminine in Hindi.
Match the Hindi word to its English meaning.
Match: 1. गंदा, 2. साफ़, 3. बहुत
Direct vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: यह कमरा साफ़ नहीं है। B: हाँ, ______!
The context is about lack of cleanliness.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह पानी बहुत _____ है।
Water (पानी) is masculine, so 'गंदा' is correct.
Choose the correct sentence.
Mez (table) is feminine in Hindi.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct vocabulary matching.
A: यह कमरा साफ़ नहीं है। B: हाँ, ______!
The context is about lack of cleanliness.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsOnly if you mean they are morally bad or have bad habits. Don't use it for appearance.
It's not a swear word, but it's a strong negative descriptor.
Use 'गंदे' (gande).
The opposite is 'साफ़' (saaf) meaning clean.
Related Phrases
साफ़-सफ़ाई
contrastCleanliness
गंदगी फैलाना
builds onTo spread dirt
मैला
synonymSoiled
गंदा मज़ाक
specialized formDirty joke
