Explanation at your level:
You use lamba to say something is big or tall. For example, a lamba boy or a lamba road. It is very easy to use!
At this level, you start using lamba with different nouns. You might say 'The train is lamba' or 'He is a lamba person'. Remember to change the ending for feminine nouns!
Intermediate learners use lamba to describe abstract concepts like time. A lamba meeting or a lamba process. It helps in explaining duration effectively.
You can use it in more complex sentences to show nuance. For example, 'The lamba duration of the project caused delays.' It shows you understand how to use adjectives for both physical and temporal descriptions.
At an advanced level, lamba is used in sophisticated idiomatic expressions. It conveys more than just length; it can imply significance or exaggeration in formal discourse.
Mastery involves understanding the cultural weight of the word. You use it in literary contexts to describe vast landscapes or the metaphorical 'long' road of life, showing deep linguistic intuition.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Lamba means long or tall.
- It changes based on gender and number.
- It is used for physical and temporal length.
- Commonly used in daily Hindi.
The word lamba is a fundamental adjective in Hindi used to describe size. Whether you are talking about a tall person or a long piece of string, this is the go-to word.
Think of it as the opposite of 'chota' (small/short). It is a very versatile word that fits into almost every daily conversation when describing physical dimensions.
Using lamba correctly helps you describe the world around you with precision. It is one of the first adjectives learners pick up because it is so common in everyday life.
The word lamba traces its roots back to Sanskrit origins, specifically related to the concept of 'lambana' or 'hanging down'. Over centuries, it evolved to represent the physical property of length.
It shares linguistic DNA with various Indo-Aryan languages. Historical texts often used it to describe physical distance or the stature of warriors and figures of importance.
It is fascinating how a word describing a physical state has remained so stable in usage for hundreds of years. It reflects the human need to quantify the space we occupy.
You use lamba when you want to emphasize that something stretches far. Common collocations include lamba safar (long journey) or lamba aadmi (tall man).
In formal settings, it is used to describe long-term projects or extended durations. In casual settings, you might use it to complain about a lamba wait (long wait).
The register is neutral, making it perfectly acceptable in both professional meetings and friendly chats at the park.
Lamba haath marna: To make a big profit or succeed in a big way. Example: He made a big profit in the deal.
Lamba choda karna: To brag or exaggerate. Example: Stop bragging about your achievements.
Lambi daud: A long-term endeavor. Example: This project is a long-term commitment.
Lambi chaurhi baatein: Tall talk or empty promises. Example: Don't listen to his tall talk.
Lamba khinchna: To prolong something unnecessarily. Example: Don't drag the meeting out.
As an adjective, lamba changes its ending based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. For feminine nouns, it becomes lambi, and for plural masculine, it becomes lambe.
The pronunciation is straightforward: 'lam-baa'. The stress is on the first syllable. It rhymes with words like 'kambaa' or 'dambaa'.
Mastering these gender agreements is the key to sounding natural. Always match the adjective to the noun's gender!
Fun Fact
It relates to the concept of something extending downwards.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'a' sounds.
Similar to UK.
Common Errors
- missing the nasal sound
- shortening the vowel
- stressing the wrong syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy
Needs gender care
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Adjective Agreement
Lamba ladka, lambi ladki
Pluralization
Lambe ladke
Gender Rules
Masculine vs Feminine
Examples by Level
Yeh lamba hai.
This is long.
Basic adjective usage.
Woh lamba ladka hai.
Rasta bahut lamba hai.
Yeh lambi kahani hai.
Woh lambe baal rakhta hai.
Safar lamba tha.
Ped bahut lamba hai.
Lambi kursi lao.
Lamba intezar mat karo.
Meeting bahut lambi khinchi.
Usne lambi chaurhi baatein ki.
Yeh ek lamba process hai.
Lamba safar thaka deta hai.
Uske lambe haath hain.
Lambi chutti chahiye.
Lamba samay beet gaya.
Yeh lamba rasta hai.
Project ko lamba mat kheecho.
Uski lambi list hai.
Lambi charcha hui.
Yeh lamba intezar khatam hua.
Lambi duri tay ki.
Lamba anubhav hai.
Lambi katar lagi hai.
Uski lambi soch hai.
Lambi chaurhi baatein karna uska shauk hai.
Lamba safar tay karne ke baad woh thak gaya.
Usne lambi chhalang lagayi.
Yeh ek lambi aur jatil prakriya hai.
Lambi khamoshi chha gayi.
Usne lambi umar payi.
Lambi ladai ke baad jeet mili.
Lambi charcha ka koi natija nahi nikla.
Lambi daud ka ghoda hai.
Lambi saans lo aur shant raho.
Usne lambi lakir khinch di.
Lambi umar ka anubhav bolta hai.
Lambi chhalang lagana zaruri hai.
Lambi charcha mein samay nikal gaya.
Yeh ek lambi aur kathin yatra hai.
Lambi khamoshi mein bhi arth hota hai.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"lamba haath marna"
to profit big
Usne deal mein lamba haath mara.
casual"lambi chaurhi baatein"
tall talk
Lambi chaurhi baatein mat karo.
casual"lamba khinchna"
to prolong
Baat ko lamba mat kheecho.
neutral"lambi daud"
long term
Yeh lambi daud ka khel hai.
neutral"lambi saans lena"
to relax
Thoda lambi saans lo.
neutral"lambi umar"
long life
Bhagwan lambi umar de.
formalEasily Confused
both mean big
lamba is for length, bada for volume
lamba rasta vs bada ghar
both mean long
dirgh is very formal
dirgh kaal
both mean long/wide
vistrit is for scope
vistrit charcha
noun form
lamban is length itself
lamban napo
Sentence Patterns
Subject + lamba + hai
Yeh rasta lamba hai.
Lamba + noun + verb
Lamba safar shuru hua.
Noun + lamba + hona
Baal lamba hona accha hai.
Lamba + duration + time
Lamba samay beet gaya.
Subject + lamba + idiom
Usne lamba haath mara.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
adjective must agree with noun gender
adjective must agree with number
bada is for volume/size
ensure both syllables are clear
idioms have fixed structures
Tips
Visual Trick
Imagine a long noodle.
Native Context
Use it for journeys.
Cultural Insight
Used in poetry.
Gender Rule
Match the noun.
Say It Right
Clear 'a' sounds.
Avoid Mistakes
Don't forget gender.
Did You Know?
Sanskrit roots.
Study Smart
Flashcards.
Common Phrase
Lamba safar.
Pluralization
Ends in 'e'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'lamb' with long legs.
Visual Association
A tall giraffe.
Word Web
Challenge
Describe 5 things in your room using lamba.
Word Origin
Sanskrit
Original meaning: hanging/long
Cultural Context
None.
Directly maps to 'long' or 'tall' in English.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Travel
- Lamba safar
- Lamba rasta
- Lamba intezar
School
- Lambi kahani
- Lambi charcha
- Lamba lesson
Home
- Lambe baal
- Lamba kamra
- Lambi kursi
Work
- Lamba project
- Lambi meeting
- Lamba process
Conversation Starters
"Aapka sabse lamba safar kaunsa tha?"
"Kya aapko lambe baal pasand hain?"
"Yeh meeting itni lambi kyun hai?"
"Kya aapne kabhi lamba intezar kiya hai?"
"Aapka sabse lamba anubhav kya hai?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a long journey you took.
Describe a tall person you admire.
Why do meetings sometimes feel so long?
What is the longest book you have read?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is for length too.
Lambe baal.
Yes, lamba samay.
Lambi.
Lambe.
No, use bhari.
It is neutral.
Yes, kambaa.
Test Yourself
Yeh rasta ____ hai.
lamba fits the context of road length.
Which is the feminine form?
lambi is for feminine nouns.
Lamba can describe duration.
Yes, it describes long time periods.
Word
Meaning
Basic adjective pairs.
Correct structure is Subject-Object-Verb.
Score: /5
Summary
Lamba is your essential adjective for describing length and height in Hindi.
- Lamba means long or tall.
- It changes based on gender and number.
- It is used for physical and temporal length.
- Commonly used in daily Hindi.
Visual Trick
Imagine a long noodle.
Native Context
Use it for journeys.
Cultural Insight
Used in poetry.
Gender Rule
Match the noun.
Related Content
Related Grammar Rules
More general words
आभार व्यक्त करना
B1To express gratitude or thankfulness.
आचरण करना
C1To conduct oneself; behave in a particular way.
आगे
A1Forward; ahead.
आगे बढ़ना
A2To move forward or progress.
आगामी
B1Happening in the near future; upcoming or next.
आह्वान करना
B1To call, to summon, to request someone's presence.
आज रात
A2The night of the present day; tonight.
आजमाना
A2To make an attempt or effort to do something; to test.
आक्रमण करना
B2To begin military operations against a country or group.
आखिरी
A2Last, final.
