बहुत सर्दी है
It's very cold
Littéralement: Very cold is
The perfect, neutral way to comment on cold weather or an over-cooled room in any social setting.
En 15 secondes
- Use it to describe cold weather or low room temperatures.
- Works in both formal and casual settings perfectly.
- Pair it with a request for tea for maximum impact.
Signification
You use this phrase to tell someone that the temperature is freezing or very chilly. It is the most common way to complain about the cold in Hindi.
Exemples clés
3 sur 6Walking outside with a friend
Yaar, aaj bahut sardi hai!
Friend, it's very cold today!
Entering a cold office meeting
Is kamre mein bahut sardi hai.
It is very cold in this room.
Texting a sibling from under a blanket
Bahar mat jao, bahut sardi hai.
Don't go outside, it's very cold.
Contexte culturel
In North India, winter is a celebrated season of street food and weddings. Discussing the cold is a national pastime, often centered around 'Chai' culture. The phrase is a social glue that brings people together to complain about the fog or 'dhund'.
The Chai Connection
If you say this phrase in an Indian home, expect to be offered a hot cup of Masala Chai immediately. It's the unspoken rule of hospitality!
Don't use for drinks
Never use 'sardi' for a cold beer or water. Use 'thanda' for objects. 'Sardi' is strictly for weather and feelings of illness.
En 15 secondes
- Use it to describe cold weather or low room temperatures.
- Works in both formal and casual settings perfectly.
- Pair it with a request for tea for maximum impact.
What It Means
Bahut sardi hai is your go-to phrase for winter. It literally means "It is very cold." In Hindi, bahut means very, sardi means cold or winter, and hai is the verb "is." It is simple, direct, and universally understood. Whether you are shivering in Delhi or seeing snow in Manali, this phrase works perfectly.
How To Use It
Using this phrase is incredibly easy. You do not need to conjugate anything based on gender here. Just say it as a statement when you feel a chill. You can add aaj at the beginning to say "Today it is very cold." If you want to sound more like a local, sigh slightly while saying it. It adds that perfect touch of shared misery during a cold snap.
When To Use It
Use it whenever the temperature drops below your comfort zone. It is a great conversation starter with strangers at a bus stop. You can use it when entering a room with high air conditioning. Text it to a friend when you do not want to leave your bed. It works in the office, at home, or while shopping. It is the ultimate small-talk tool for the winter months.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are talking about a cold drink. For a cold soda, you would use the word thanda. Sardi specifically refers to the weather or the season. Also, do not use it to describe a person's personality. If someone is being "cold" or distant, this phrase will not make sense. Stick to the weather, and you will be fine.
Cultural Background
In many parts of India, winter is a short but intense season. North Indians, in particular, love to discuss the weather. Sardi is not just a temperature; it is a vibe. It means tea stalls are crowded and everyone is wearing colorful sweaters. People often gather around small fires on the street. Saying bahut sardi hai is an invitation to go grab a hot chai together.
Common Variations
If it is bone-chillingly cold, you can say kadake ki thand hai. This implies a "cracking" or biting cold. If you just want to say "It is cold" without the "very," say sardi hai. Some people use the word thand instead of sardi. Both are correct and interchangeable in most daily conversations. You might also hear aaj toh thand hai which means "Today, it's definitely cold!"
Notes d'usage
This phrase is safe for all levels of formality. Just remember that 'sardi' can also mean 'a common cold' if you use it with 'mujhe' (me).
The Chai Connection
If you say this phrase in an Indian home, expect to be offered a hot cup of Masala Chai immediately. It's the unspoken rule of hospitality!
Don't use for drinks
Never use 'sardi' for a cold beer or water. Use 'thanda' for objects. 'Sardi' is strictly for weather and feelings of illness.
The 'Sardi' Sickness
In Hindi, 'Mujhe sardi hai' means 'I have a cold' (the illness). Adding 'bahut' makes it about the weather.
Exemples
6Yaar, aaj bahut sardi hai!
Friend, it's very cold today!
Adding 'yaar' makes it very casual and friendly.
Is kamre mein bahut sardi hai.
It is very cold in this room.
Polite way to suggest turning down the AC.
Bahar mat jao, bahut sardi hai.
Don't go outside, it's very cold.
A caring warning used between family members.
Aaj toh bahut sardi hai, haina?
It's very cold today, right?
Using 'haina' turns it into a conversation starter.
Tumhe bahut sardi hai, sweater pehno!
It's very cold, wear a sweater!
Used here as a humorous or motherly command.
Ji, aaj bahut sardi hai.
Yes, it is very cold today.
Adding 'Ji' adds respect when talking to elders.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to say 'It is very cold.'
Bahar ___ sardi hai.
'Bahut' means 'very', which completes the phrase for 'very cold'.
Complete the sentence to talk about the weather today.
Aaj bahut ___ hai.
'Sardi' refers to cold/winter, while 'khana' is food and 'pani' is water.
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Aides visuelles
Formality of 'Bahut sardi hai'
Used with friends and family
Yaar, bahut sardi hai!
Standard daily use
Bahut sardi hai.
Polite observation in meetings
Aaj bahut sardi hai.
When to say 'Bahut sardi hai'
At a bus stop
Small talk with strangers
In the bedroom
Refusing to get out of bed
At a cafe
Ordering hot tea
In an office
Asking to adjust the AC
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Bahut' means 'very' or 'a lot'. You can use it in many contexts, like bahut accha (very good).
No, for drinks use thanda. If you say a drink is sardi, people will be very confused.
They are mostly interchangeable. Sardi is often used for the season, while thand is the feeling of cold.
Yes, it is perfectly neutral. You can say Aaj bahut sardi hai, sir without any issue.
You would say Mujhe thand lag rahi hai. This phrase bahut sardi hai is more about the environment.
Yes! Mujhe sardi hai means 'I have a cold/flu'. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Not exactly slang, but people say Kaanp gaye! (I'm shivering!) to emphasize the cold.
The opposite is Bahut garmi hai, which means 'It is very hot'.
Hindi is understood by many in the South, but they rarely experience 'sardi' weather-wise!
Just change your tone and say Sardi hai? or add kya at the end: Sardi hai kya?.
Expressions liées
बहुत गर्मी है
It's very hot
आज मौसम अच्छा है
The weather is good today
कड़ाके की ठंड
Biting/Extreme cold
धुंध है
It is foggy
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