एसी नहीं चल रहा
AC not working
حرفيًا: AC not walking/moving
Use this phrase to tell anyone that the air conditioning has stopped working or won't turn on.
في 15 ثانية
- Use it to report a broken or non-functional air conditioner.
- The verb 'chal raha' literally means 'is walking'.
- Essential for hotels, taxis, and offices during Indian summers.
المعنى
This is the most common way to say that the air conditioning isn't working. It literally means the AC is not 'walking' or 'running'.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Complaining to a hotel receptionist
नमस्ते, कमरे में एसी नहीं चल रहा।
Hello, the AC in the room is not working.
Talking to an Uber driver
भैया, गाड़ी का एसी नहीं चल रहा क्या?
Brother, is the car's AC not working?
Texting a roommate
यार, आज फिर एसी नहीं चल रहा!
Dude, the AC isn't working again today!
خلفية ثقافية
In India's extreme climate, the AC is often the most important appliance in the house. The phrase uses the verb 'chalna' (to walk), which is the standard way to describe any functioning machinery in South Asia. During the peak of summer, complaining about the AC is a national pastime and a common way to start conversations with strangers.
The 'Walking' Secret
In Hindi, almost all machines 'walk'. Your watch, your car, and even your phone 'chalta hai' (walks/works).
Cooling vs. Running
If the AC is blowing air but it's not cold, say 'Thanda nahi kar raha' instead. 'Nahi chal raha' implies it's totally dead.
في 15 ثانية
- Use it to report a broken or non-functional air conditioner.
- The verb 'chal raha' literally means 'is walking'.
- Essential for hotels, taxis, and offices during Indian summers.
What It Means
एसी नहीं चल रहा is your go-to phrase when the heat is winning. In Hindi, machines don't just 'work'; they 'walk' (चलना). If your AC is broken, it has simply stopped its walk. It is simple, direct, and very common.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase exactly as it is. Just point at the AC unit and say it. If you want to be more specific about 'mine', say मेरा एसी नहीं चल रहा. It works for cars, rooms, or offices. It is a lifesaver during the brutal Indian summers.
When To Use It
Use it when you enter a hotel room and feel the sweat. Use it when your Uber driver is trying to save fuel. It is perfect for calling a mechanic or complaining to a landlord. You will hear this constantly in Delhi or Mumbai during May.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if the AC is working but just cooling slowly. For that, say एसी ठंडा नहीं कर रहा. Also, avoid using it for people. You can't say a person 'isn't walking' to mean they aren't working. That would just be confusing and a bit rude.
Cultural Background
In India, the AC is a status symbol and a survival tool. 'AC culture' is huge in urban areas. People often bond over complaining about the heat. Asking 'Is the AC working?' is a standard part of entering any building. It is the ultimate ice-breaker, ironically.
Common Variations
If you are talking about a female-gendered machine, the ending changes. But एसी is masculine, so it stays रहा. For plural ACs, use एसी नहीं चल रहे. You might also hear एसी खराब है, which means the AC is spoiled or broken.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase is neutral and safe for all settings. The main 'gotcha' is ensuring you use 'raha' (masculine) as 'AC' is a masculine loanword in Hindi.
The 'Walking' Secret
In Hindi, almost all machines 'walk'. Your watch, your car, and even your phone 'chalta hai' (walks/works).
Cooling vs. Running
If the AC is blowing air but it's not cold, say 'Thanda nahi kar raha' instead. 'Nahi chal raha' implies it's totally dead.
The 'Bhaiya' Factor
When telling a repairman or driver the AC isn't working, start with 'Bhaiya' (brother) to get faster service!
أمثلة
6नमस्ते, कमरे में एसी नहीं चल रहा।
Hello, the AC in the room is not working.
A polite but firm way to ask for a repair.
भैया, गाड़ी का एसी नहीं चल रहा क्या?
Brother, is the car's AC not working?
A common way to nudge a driver to turn it on.
यार, आज फिर एसी नहीं चल रहा!
Dude, the AC isn't working again today!
Expressing frustration using 'yaar' (friend).
इतनी भीड़ है कि एसी भी नहीं चल रहा!
It's so crowded that even the AC has stopped working!
Using the phrase to comment on the heat of a crowd.
मेरा एसी कल से नहीं चल रहा है।
My AC hasn't been working since yesterday.
Providing a specific timeframe for the issue.
गर्मी बहुत है और एसी नहीं चल रहा, मैं क्या करूँ?
It's so hot and the AC isn't working, what do I do?
Conveys a sense of urgency and distress.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct verb ending for 'AC' (masculine singular).
गाड़ी का एसी नहीं ___ रहा।
Since 'AC' is treated as a masculine singular noun in Hindi, we use the base form 'chal' with 'raha'.
How do you say 'The AC is not working'?
एसी नहीं ___ ___।
'Chal raha' is the idiomatic way to say a machine is functioning or running.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Scale
Talking to friends or family about the heat.
एसी नहीं चल रहा यार!
Standard use with shopkeepers or drivers.
एसी नहीं चल रहा है।
Reporting a maintenance issue in an office.
मैनेजर जी, ऑफिस का एसी नहीं चल रहा।
Where to use this phrase
In a Taxi
Asking the driver to check the cooling.
At Home
Telling your family the power is out or AC is broken.
Hotel Room
Calling the front desk for help.
Office
Complaining to the admin department.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt literally means 'is walking'. In Hindi, we use चलना (to walk) for any machine that is functioning.
Yes! You can say पंखा नहीं चल रहा (Pankha nahi chal raha) if the ceiling fan isn't working.
Not at all. It is a factual statement. Just add भैया (Bhaiya) at the beginning to keep it polite.
Just change your intonation at the end: एसी नहीं चल रहा? (The AC isn't working?).
It is treated as masculine. That is why we use रहा (raha) instead of रही (rahi).
You would say एसी नहीं चल रहे (AC nahi chal rahe), changing the ending to the plural form.
Yes, काम नहीं कर रहा (kaam nahi kar raha) means 'not working', but नहीं चल रहा is much more common for appliances.
You can say एसी चल गया (AC chal gaya), which means 'The AC has started working'.
Yes, this is standard Hindi/Urdu and will be understood across North and Central India.
You can just type 'AC nahi chal raha' in Roman script; everyone will understand the frustration.
عبارات ذات صلة
एसी चला दो
Turn on the AC
बहुत गर्मी है
It is very hot
एसी खराब है
The AC is out of order
पंखे की स्पीड बढ़ाओ
Increase the fan speed
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