बड़ा बैग

You use बड़ा as an adjective before the noun बैग. In Hindi, adjectives usually come before the noun. If you are talking about one bag, say बड़ा बैग. If you are talking about multiple big bags, it becomes बड़े बैग. Note how the ending of बड़ा changes to बड़े. This happens because बैग is a masculine noun. If you are asking for one at a store, just point and say the phrase. It is that simple.

Use this phrase when you are at the airport checking in luggage. Use it when you are grocery shopping and need a bigger carrier. It is also useful when you are helping a friend move. If you see someone struggling with a massive suitcase, this is the phrase. You might say it when packing for a long vacation. It fits perfectly in any situation involving physical luggage. Even in a professional setting, like a business trip, it works fine.

Do not use this for small items like wallets or tiny purses. For those, you would use छोटा (small) instead. Also, do not use it to describe emotional 'baggage.' Hindi has different words for abstract concepts. If you are talking about a traditional cloth bag, you might use थैला instead of बैग. Using बैग for a tiny clutch might sound a bit funny to locals. Keep it for things that actually take up space.

In India, the word बैग has almost entirely replaced the traditional word झोला in cities. Most people use the English loanword because it sounds modern. During wedding seasons, you will see many बड़े बैग everywhere. Families travel with massive amounts of gifts and clothes. Having a 'big bag' often implies you are going on a long journey. It is a sign of someone who is well-prepared or perhaps over-packed. Indians love to travel with family, so big bags are a common sight.

You might hear बड़ा वाला बैग, which means 'the big one.' Another common variation is भारी बैग, which means a heavy bag. If someone is being more traditional, they might say बड़ा थैला. In markets, you might hear बड़ी बोरी for a very large sack. However, बड़ा बैग remains the most versatile and modern choice. It is understood by everyone from taxi drivers to hotel managers. Stick with this, and you cannot go wrong.