बड़ा घर
big house
字面意思: big house
Use it to describe large homes or express aspirations for success and family space.
15秒了解
- Literally means a big house or a spacious mansion.
- Often symbolizes wealth, success, and high social status in India.
- Can occasionally be old-school slang for prison in specific contexts.
意思
While it literally means a 'big house,' it often carries a sense of aspiration, social status, or a home meant for a large, bustling family.
关键例句
3 / 6Talking about future goals
मेरा सपना है कि मेरा एक बड़ा घर हो।
It is my dream to have a big house.
Visiting a friend's new place
वाह! आपका घर बहुत बड़ा घर है।
Wow! Your house is a very big house.
Describing a landmark
उस गली में एक सफ़ेद रंग का बड़ा घर है।
There is a big white house in that lane.
文化背景
In Indian culture, owning a large home is a significant milestone of success and 'izzat' (honor). Historically, 'Bada Ghar' was also a common euphemism for jail in Hindi cinema, though this usage is fading among the younger generation.
The 'Status' Secret
If you call someone 'बड़े घर के लोग' (people of a big house), you are calling them wealthy or from a high-status family.
The Prison Trap
In very old slang, this meant jail. Don't worry, no one will think you're a criminal today, but it's a fun bit of trivia!
15秒了解
- Literally means a big house or a spacious mansion.
- Often symbolizes wealth, success, and high social status in India.
- Can occasionally be old-school slang for prison in specific contexts.
What It Means
At its heart, बड़ा घर is a simple description of size. You use it for any house that has plenty of rooms or a large footprint. But in Hindi, it often hints at wealth or a high social standing. It’s the kind of place people point at while driving by. It suggests comfort, success, and sometimes, a lot of family members living together.
How To Use It
You use it just like an English adjective-noun pair. Place बड़ा (big) before घर (house). Since घर is masculine, the adjective बड़ा stays in its 'a' ending form. If you are talking about multiple big houses, it becomes बड़े घर. It is one of the most versatile phrases you will learn early on.
When To Use It
Use it when you are house hunting or visiting a friend's new mansion. It is great for sharing your dreams, like saying you want a बड़ा घर one day. You can also use it to describe the sprawling ancestral homes in Indian villages. It is a very safe, polite, and descriptive phrase for everyday conversation.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using it if you want to be very specific about luxury. For a literal palace, use महल. Also, be aware of an old-fashioned slang meaning. In vintage Bollywood movies, बड़ा घर was sometimes a euphemism for 'prison.' Don't worry, though—unless you're talking to a 1970s movie villain, people will assume you mean a nice mansion!
Cultural Background
In India, a बड़ा घर is often a symbol of the 'Joint Family' system. Historically, a big house wasn't for one person; it was for grandparents, uncles, and cousins. It represents prosperity and the ability to provide for many. Today, it remains a primary goal for the middle class, representing 'making it' in life.
Common Variations
You will often hear बहुत बड़ा घर (a very big house) for extra emphasis. Another common one is सपनों का बड़ा घर (the big house of my dreams). If someone is being humble, they might say their house isn't a बड़ा घर, just a small मकान (building/house).
使用说明
The phrase is neutral and safe for all levels of formality. Just remember that `घर` is masculine, so adjectives and verbs must agree with its gender.
The 'Status' Secret
If you call someone 'बड़े घर के लोग' (people of a big house), you are calling them wealthy or from a high-status family.
The Prison Trap
In very old slang, this meant jail. Don't worry, no one will think you're a criminal today, but it's a fun bit of trivia!
Home vs House
While `घर` is used for both, `बड़ा घर` feels warmer than `बड़ा मकान`, which sounds like just the physical building.
例句
6मेरा सपना है कि मेरा एक बड़ा घर हो।
It is my dream to have a big house.
Expressing a common life aspiration.
वाह! आपका घर बहुत बड़ा घर है।
Wow! Your house is a very big house.
A polite compliment to a host.
उस गली में एक सफ़ेद रंग का बड़ा घर है।
There is a big white house in that lane.
Using the phrase for giving directions.
क्या आपके पास शहर में कोई बड़ा घर है?
Do you have any big houses in the city?
Inquiring about property size formally.
पार्टी उसके बड़े घर पर है, आ जाना!
The party is at his big house, do come!
Informal way to mention a venue.
इतना बड़ा घर है कि मुझे रास्ता ढूंढने के लिए मैप चाहिए!
The house is so big I need a map to find my way!
Hyperbole used for a joke about the size.
自我测试
Choose the correct adjective to describe a house that is large.
मेरे पास एक ___ घर है।
`बड़ा` (baṛā) means big, which correctly completes the sentence to say 'I have a big house.'
How do you say 'very big house'?
वह ___ बड़ा घर है।
`बहुत` (bahut) means 'very,' adding emphasis to the size of the house.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'बड़ा घर'
Used with friends to describe a cool place.
उसका बड़ा घर देख!
Standard way to describe property.
यह एक बड़ा घर है।
Used in real estate or news.
बड़ा घर खरीदना कठिन है।
When to say 'बड़ा घर'
Complimenting a host
आपका बड़ा घर बहुत सुंदर है।
Dreaming of the future
मुझे बड़ा घर चाहिए।
Giving directions
उस बड़े घर के पास रुकिए।
Social Status
वो बड़े घर के लोग हैं।
常见问题
10 个问题Mostly yes, but it often implies wealth and high social status. In Hindi, saying someone is from a बड़ा घर is like saying they come from a 'big' (rich) family.
Yes, it is a neutral term. You can use it with a boss or a real estate agent without sounding rude or too casual.
घर (ghar) usually means 'home' (emotional), while मकान (makaan) means 'house' (physical structure). बड़ा घर is more common in daily speech.
Just add बहुत (bahut) before the phrase: बहुत बड़ा घर (bahut baṛā ghar).
Yes, indirectly. It can imply a 'Joint Family' where many generations live together under one roof.
You can use कोठी (kothi) or हवेली (haveli) for traditional mansions, but बड़ा घर is the most common modern way to say it.
No, घर is masculine. So the adjective will always be बड़ा (singular) or बड़े (plural/respectful).
It is very rare now. You might only hear it in old movies or as a joke among older people.
The opposite is छोटा घर (chhoṭā ghar), meaning a small house.
Usually, people say बड़ा फ़्लैट (big flat) for apartments, but बड़ा घर is still understood as a general term for a large living space.
相关表达
छोटा घर
small house
सपनों का घर
dream home
अपना घर
one's own home
हवेली
mansion/manor
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