Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In Hindi, you don't 'feel' hunger; hunger 'happens' to you. Use the dative case (mujhe) + the feeling/verb.
- Use the oblique pronoun (mujhe, tumhe, use) instead of the subject (main, tum, vah).
- The verb agrees with the feeling or the object, not the person experiencing it.
- Add 'lagna' or specific feeling verbs to complete the state.
Overview
mujhe bhookh lagi hai(I am hungry, lit: to-me hunger has struck). Common patterns: mujhe pasand hai (I like), mujhe pata hai (I know), mujhe dar lagta hai (I feel scared).
Lagna Conjugation for Feelings
| Pronoun | State | Verb (Masc) | Verb (Fem) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mujhe
|
Bhookh
|
Laga
|
Lagi
|
|
Tumhe
|
Pyaas
|
Laga
|
Lagi
|
|
Aapko
|
Thand
|
Laga
|
Lagi
|
|
Use
|
Darr
|
Laga
|
Lagi
|
|
Hamein
|
Garmi
|
Laga
|
Lagi
|
|
Unhe
|
Maza
|
Laga
|
Lagi
|
Meanings
This structure is used to describe internal states, physical sensations, and emotions where the person is the 'experiencer' rather than the 'agent'.
Physical Sensation
Describing hunger, thirst, or cold.
“मुझे प्यास लगी है।”
“उसे ठंड लग रही है।”
Emotional State
Describing feeling sad, happy, or scared.
“मुझे डर लग रहा है।”
“उसे बुरा लगा।”
Opinion/Perception
Expressing what something seems like to you.
“मुझे यह फिल्म अच्छी लगी।”
“मुझे वह सही लगता है।”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Mujhe + Noun + Lagna
|
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
|
|
Negative
|
Mujhe + Nahin + Noun + Lagna
|
Mujhe bhookh nahin lagi.
|
|
Question
|
Kya + Pronoun + Noun + Lagna?
|
Kya tumhe bhookh lagi hai?
|
|
Past
|
Mujhe + Noun + Laga/Lagi (tha/thi)
|
Mujhe bhookh lagi thi.
|
|
Future
|
Mujhe + Noun + Lagega/Lagegi
|
Mujhe bhookh lagegi.
|
|
Opinion
|
Mujhe + X + Achha/Bura + Lagna
|
Mujhe yeh achha laga.
|
正式程度
मुझे भूख लगी है। (Daily life)
मुझे भूख लगी है। (Daily life)
भूख लगी है। (Daily life)
भूख लगी है यार। (Daily life)
The Experiencer Map
Physical
- Bhookh Hunger
- Pyaas Thirst
Emotional
- Darr Fear
- Khushi Happiness
按水平分级的例句
मुझे भूख लगी है।
I am hungry.
मुझे प्यास लगी है।
I am thirsty.
क्या तुम्हें भूख लगी है?
Are you hungry?
मुझे नींद आ रही है।
I am feeling sleepy.
मुझे ठंड लग रही है।
I am feeling cold.
उसे डर लग रहा है।
He is feeling scared.
क्या आपको गर्मी लग रही है?
Are you feeling hot?
मुझे बुरा लगा।
I felt bad.
मुझे यह किताब अच्छी लगी।
I liked this book.
मुझे वह सही लगता है।
That seems right to me.
क्या तुम्हें यह मुश्किल लगा?
Did you find this difficult?
मुझे बहुत मज़ा आया।
I had a lot of fun.
मुझे ऐसा लगता है कि वह नहीं आएगा।
I feel that he won't come.
उसे अपनी गलती का एहसास हुआ।
He realized his mistake.
मुझे यह जगह बहुत पसंद आई।
I really liked this place.
क्या तुम्हें यह अजीब नहीं लगा?
Didn't you find this strange?
मुझे यह प्रस्ताव काफी तर्कसंगत लगा।
I found this proposal quite logical.
उसे इस स्थिति में काफी असहजता महसूस हुई।
He felt quite uncomfortable in this situation.
मुझे यह जानकर आश्चर्य हुआ।
I was surprised to know this.
क्या तुम्हें यह योजना व्यावहारिक लगती है?
Do you find this plan practical?
मुझे यह दार्शनिक दृष्टिकोण काफी गहरा लगा।
I found this philosophical perspective quite deep.
उसे इस जटिल समस्या का समाधान ढूंढना कठिन लगा।
He found it difficult to find a solution to this complex problem.
मुझे यह विसंगति तुरंत समझ में आ गई।
I understood this discrepancy immediately.
क्या तुम्हें यह तर्कसंगत प्रतीत होता है?
Does this seem logical to you?
容易混淆
Learners mix up 'I want' and 'I feel'.
Learners use 'hona' for feelings.
Learners use nominative for dative verbs.
常见错误
Main bhookh hoon
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai
Mujheko bhookh hai
Mujhe bhookh hai
Mujhe bhookh laga
Mujhe bhookh lagi
Main pyaas hoon
Mujhe pyaas lagi hai
Mujhe thand hoon
Mujhe thand lag rahi hai
Main darr raha hoon
Mujhe darr lag raha hai
Mujhe achha hoon
Mujhe achha laga
Mujhe yeh film achha laga
Mujhe yeh film achhi lagi
Main samajhta hoon ki yeh sahi hai
Mujhe lagta hai ki yeh sahi hai
Mujhe mushkil tha
Mujhe mushkil laga
Mujhe yeh vishay kathin tha
Mujhe yeh vishay kathin laga
Main isse asahajta hoon
Mujhe isse asahajta hoti hai
Mujhe yeh tark sahi hai
Mujhe yeh tark sahi lagta hai
句型
Mujhe ___ lagi hai.
Mujhe yeh ___ achha laga.
Kya tumhe ___ lag raha hai?
Mujhe ___ kathin laga.
Real World Usage
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai, chalo khate hain.
Mujhe bahut thand lag rahi hai.
Mujhe yeh post achhi lagi.
Mujhe yeh kaam chunautipurn laga.
Mujhe yeh jagah bahut pasand aayi.
Mujhe neend aa rahi hai, bye.
Check the Gender
Avoid 'Main'
Use for Opinions
Be Polite
Smart Tips
Always use 'lagna' to sound natural.
Use 'lagna' for cold/heat.
Use 'Aapko' for respect.
Use 'Mujhe' + 'bhookh' + 'lagi'.
发音
Mujhe
Pronounced 'moo-jhay'. Ensure the 'j' is soft.
Question
Kya tumhe bhookh lagi hai? ↑
Rising intonation at the end for yes/no questions.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of 'Lagna' as a magnet. The feeling is the metal, and it 'attaches' (lagna) to you (mujhe).
视觉联想
Imagine a giant 'Hunger' cloud floating above you. It suddenly drops down and sticks to your shoulder. That 'sticking' is 'lagna'.
Rhyme
When you feel it, don't say 'I', use 'Mujhe' and let the feeling fly.
Story
I was walking in the market. Suddenly, I felt hungry. I told my friend, 'Mujhe bhookh lagi hai'. He said, 'Mujhe bhi'. We went to eat.
Word Web
挑战
For the next 24 hours, every time you feel hungry, thirsty, or cold, say the Hindi phrase aloud.
文化笔记
This structure is used constantly in daily life. It reflects a culture where feelings are often shared openly.
In formal writing, you might see 'anubhav' (experience) used instead of 'lagna'.
Often the pronoun is dropped entirely if the context is clear.
Lagna comes from the Sanskrit 'lag', meaning to attach or touch.
对话开场白
Kya tumhe bhookh lagi hai?
Yeh film kaisi lagi?
Kya tumhe garmi lag rahi hai?
Is situation mein tumhe kaisa laga?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
Mujhe ___ lagi hai.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Mujhe thand laga.
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
Mujhe / film / achhi / lagi.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Mujhe yeh kaam mushkil ___.
Kya ___ garmi lag rahi hai?
Score: /8
练习题
8 exercisesMujhe ___ lagi hai.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Mujhe thand laga.
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
Mujhe / film / achhi / lagi.
Match the feeling.
Mujhe yeh kaam mushkil ___.
Kya ___ garmi lag rahi hai?
Score: /8
常见问题 (8)
Because you are the experiencer, not the agent. The feeling is happening to you.
Mostly, yes. It's the standard verb for physical and emotional states.
It depends on the gender of the noun. 'Bhookh' is feminine, so 'lagi'.
Yes, it's very common to say 'Mujhe yeh achha laga'.
You can say 'Mujhe bahut bhookh lagi hai'.
It's neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Because 'Main' is the subject of an action. Feelings are not actions.
Yes, it's used for possession (Mujhe chahiye) and needs.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Tener + noun (e.g., Tengo hambre)
Spanish uses 'to have', Hindi uses 'to attach'.
Avoir + noun (e.g., J'ai faim)
French uses 'to have'.
Ich habe Hunger
German uses 'to have'.
Onaka ga suita
Japanese focuses on the stomach, Hindi on the person.
Ash'uru bil-ju'
Arabic uses an active verb 'to feel'.
Wo e le
Chinese uses 'I' as the subject.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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