बड़ा होना
to grow up
Wörtlich: big to be/become
Use `बड़ा होना` to talk about childhood origins, maturing, or future career aspirations in any social setting.
In 15 Sekunden
- Means 'to grow up' or 'to become big' physically or mentally.
- Must change 'baṛā' to 'baṛī' for females and 'baṛe' for groups.
- Used for childhood stories, career goals, and noticing growth in kids.
Bedeutung
This phrase literally means 'to become big' and is the standard way to say 'to grow up' or 'to mature' in Hindi.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about your hometown
मैं एक छोटे से गाँव में बड़ा हुआ हूँ।
I grew up in a small village.
Asking a child about their future
तुम बड़े होकर क्या बनना चाहते हो?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A mother talking about her kids
बच्चे बहुत जल्दी बड़े हो जाते हैं।
Children grow up very quickly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In India, 'growing up' is deeply tied to the concept of 'Sanskari' (values). When someone says you have 'grown up,' they often mean you have started showing maturity and respect for elders. It is a common theme in Bollywood movies where the protagonist grows up in a montage sequence.
The Gender Rule
Always check who you are talking about. 'Bada' (boy), 'Badi' (girl), 'Bade' (plural/respectful). If you miss this, people will still understand, but it sounds funny!
Not for Buildings
If a building or a company gets bigger, don't use this phrase. Use 'Vistar' (expansion) or 'Badhna' (increase). This phrase is for heartbeats, not concrete.
In 15 Sekunden
- Means 'to grow up' or 'to become big' physically or mentally.
- Must change 'baṛā' to 'baṛī' for females and 'baṛe' for groups.
- Used for childhood stories, career goals, and noticing growth in kids.
What It Means
बड़ा होना is a simple, heartwarming phrase. It literally translates to "to become big." In English, we say "to grow up." It covers both physical growth and the journey of maturing. When you see a kid after years, this is your go-to phrase. It captures the essence of passing time. It is not just about height. It is about the transition from childhood to adulthood.
How To Use It
You need to conjugate the verb होना based on gender and number. If you are a man, you say मैं बड़ा हुआ (I grew up). If you are a woman, you say मैं बड़ी हुई. For a group, use हम बड़े हुए. It is very flexible with tenses. You can use it for the past (childhood) or the future (aspirations). Just remember that बड़ा must match the subject’s gender. It is like a chameleon changing colors to fit in!
When To Use It
Use it when sharing stories about your hometown. "I grew up in Mumbai" sounds natural with this phrase. It is perfect for family gatherings. You can tease a younger cousin about how much they have grown. It is also the standard way to ask kids about their future. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a classic. Use it in professional settings when discussing your background too. It is warm but perfectly acceptable in a meeting.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for inanimate objects. If a pile of trash gets bigger, use बढ़ना instead. बड़ा होना is strictly for living beings, mostly humans. Also, do not confuse it with "getting old." For aging, use बूढ़ा होना. If you use बड़ा होना for an 80-year-old, they might think you are mocking their height! Avoid using it for business profits or numbers. That requires more technical terms like वृद्धि.
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, the transition to being "big" is a huge deal. It often implies taking on family responsibilities. Parents and elders frequently ask, "Bade hokar kya banoge?" (What will you become when you grow up?). This isn't just a question; it's a rite of passage. There is a certain respect tied to being बड़ा. It suggests you have gained wisdom, not just inches. It is the bridge between being a protected child and a contributing adult.
Common Variations
You will often hear बड़ा हो जाना. Adding जाना makes it feel more complete or sudden. It is like saying "He has all grown up!" instead of just "He grew up." Another variation is बड़प्पन. This refers to the quality of being "big-hearted" or mature. Sometimes people say सयाना होना for maturing. But बड़ा होना remains the king of simplicity. It is the first phrase every Hindi-speaking child learns about their future.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral and can be used in any context. The most important thing is to match the gender of the person who is growing up with the adjective 'baṛā'.
The Gender Rule
Always check who you are talking about. 'Bada' (boy), 'Badi' (girl), 'Bade' (plural/respectful). If you miss this, people will still understand, but it sounds funny!
Not for Buildings
If a building or a company gets bigger, don't use this phrase. Use 'Vistar' (expansion) or 'Badhna' (increase). This phrase is for heartbeats, not concrete.
The Career Question
In India, 'Bade hokar kya banoge?' is the most common small talk for kids. It's the local version of 'What's your major?'
Beispiele
6मैं एक छोटे से गाँव में बड़ा हुआ हूँ।
I grew up in a small village.
Uses the masculine past tense form for a male speaker.
तुम बड़े होकर क्या बनना चाहते हो?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A very common question asked by elders in India.
बच्चे बहुत जल्दी बड़े हो जाते हैं।
Children grow up very quickly.
Uses the plural form 'baṛe' for children.
मैं दिल्ली में बड़ा हुआ और वहीं पढ़ाई की।
I grew up in Delhi and studied there.
Perfectly professional way to give background information.
अब बड़े हो जाओ, ऐसी बातें मत करो!
Grow up now, don't talk like that!
Used figuratively to mean 'act mature'.
राहुल कितना बड़ा हो गया है!
Rahul has grown up so much!
Expressing surprise at a child's growth.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form for a female speaker saying 'I grew up in London.'
मैं लंदन में ___ हुई हूँ।
Since the speaker is female, the adjective 'baṛā' changes to 'baṛī' to match the gender.
Complete the question: 'What will you do when you grow up?'
तुम ___ होकर क्या करोगे?
'Bade hokar' is the standard phrase for 'after growing up'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'बड़ा होना'
Teasing a friend to act mature.
Bade ho jao!
Talking about where you were raised.
Main yahan bada hua hoon.
Describing upbringing in a biography.
Ve shehar mein bade hue.
Where to use 'बड़ा होना'
Family Reunion
Seeing a niece after 5 years.
Job Interview
Explaining your background.
First Date
Sharing childhood stories.
Parenting
Asking a kid about their dreams.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOn its own, बड़ा simply means 'big' or 'large'. For example, बड़ा घर means 'a big house'.
Yes! You can say मेरा कुत्ता बड़ा हो गया है (My dog has grown up/gotten big).
You should say मैं बड़ी हुई हूँ (Main baṛī huī hūn). The 'ā' sound changes to 'ī'.
It depends on your tone. Just like in English, बड़े हो जाओ can be a friendly tease or a sharp criticism.
बड़ा होना is specifically 'to grow up' (human/animal growth), while बढ़ना is 'to increase' (like prices or speed).
Yes, it is a standard neutral phrase. For a very academic tone, you might use परवरिश (upbringing), but बड़ा होना is fine.
No, it specifically refers to the growth phase. To say someone is getting old, use बूढ़ा होना (būṛhā honā).
The phrase is जब मैं बड़ा होऊँगा (for males) or जब मैं बड़ी होऊँगी (for females).
Not really a slang, but people often add हो जाना to make it sound more natural in conversation: बड़ा हो गया.
Use the masculine plural: बच्चे बड़े हो गए (The children grew up).
Verwandte Redewendungen
बचपन
Childhood
परवरिश
Upbringing / Nurturing
समझदार होना
To become sensible/mature
बढ़ना
To increase or grow (general)
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