सर्दी लगना
to catch cold
字面意思: Coldness to strike or attach
Use `सर्दी लगना` when the weather makes you shiver or gives you a runny nose.
15秒了解
- Means catching a cold or feeling very chilled.
- Uses the 'to me' (mujhe) grammatical structure.
- Commonly used for both sickness and temperature discomfort.
意思
This phrase is used when you're feeling the chill or have actually caught a cold. It's that feeling when the weather gets to you and you start shivering or sneezing.
关键例句
3 / 6Feeling a chill in the room
Mujhe sardi lag rahi hai, fan band kar do.
I am feeling cold, please turn off the fan.
Explaining why you are sick
Baarish mein bheegne se mujhe sardi lag gayi.
I caught a cold from getting wet in the rain.
Warning a colleague
Aap coat pehen lijiye, nahi toh sardi lag jayegi.
Please wear a coat, otherwise you will catch a cold.
文化背景
In India, catching a cold is often attributed to 'taseer' (the inherent nature of foods or weather). People believe sudden shifts from hot to cold environments cause this. It's almost culturally mandatory to offer someone a 'Kadha' (herbal brew) the moment they say this phrase.
The 'Mujhe' Rule
Never say 'Main sardi hoon.' Always use 'Mujhe sardi...' The cold is something that happens to you, not something you are.
Gender Matters
The word `sardi` is feminine. So, even if you are a man, you say `sardi lag gayi` (feminine verb ending), not `lag gaya`.
15秒了解
- Means catching a cold or feeling very chilled.
- Uses the 'to me' (mujhe) grammatical structure.
- Commonly used for both sickness and temperature discomfort.
What It Means
Sardi lagna is a super common way to say you've caught a cold. In Hindi, you don't 'have' a cold like an object. Instead, the cold 'attaches' or 'strikes' you. It covers everything from a simple chill to a full-blown runny nose. It’s the ultimate winter complaint in North India.
How To Use It
You use this phrase with the 'experiencer' structure. This means you don't say 'I catch cold.' You say 'To me, cold attaches.' Use mujhe (to me) or use (to him/her). For a current feeling, use lag rahi hai. For a cold you already caught, use lag gayi. It’s simple and very effective for getting sympathy.
When To Use It
Use it when the office AC is way too high. Use it when you've been caught in a sudden monsoon downpour. It's perfect for when you're shivering at a bus stop. If you're calling in sick to work, this is your go-to phrase. It sounds natural and relatable to every Hindi speaker.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this to describe a 'cold' person's personality. That would be rookha or be-reham. Also, don't use it for cold drinks or food. If your soda is cold, just say it is thanda. This phrase is strictly for your body's physical reaction to the temperature or a virus.
Cultural Background
In Indian households, sardi lagna is a major event. It usually triggers an immediate prescription of adrak wali chai (ginger tea). Mothers will often blame it on you drinking cold water. Or perhaps you walked barefoot on a marble floor. It’s a phrase that brings out the 'home doctor' in everyone around you.
Common Variations
You will often hear thand lagna used interchangeably. However, thand usually refers more to the temperature. Sardi often implies the sickness part. You might also hear zukham hona, which specifically means having a congested or runny nose. Combining them as sardi-zukham is the classic way to describe the flu.
使用说明
This is a neutral collocation suitable for all registers. The most important thing is to remember the dative subject (mujhe, use, humein) and that 'sardi' is a feminine noun.
The 'Mujhe' Rule
Never say 'Main sardi hoon.' Always use 'Mujhe sardi...' The cold is something that happens to you, not something you are.
Gender Matters
The word `sardi` is feminine. So, even if you are a man, you say `sardi lag gayi` (feminine verb ending), not `lag gaya`.
The Ginger Tea Cure
If you tell an Indian friend `mujhe sardi lag gayi`, they will almost certainly tell you to drink 'Adrak wali Chai'. It's the unofficial national medicine.
例句
6Mujhe sardi lag rahi hai, fan band kar do.
I am feeling cold, please turn off the fan.
Here it refers to the immediate sensation of being cold.
Baarish mein bheegne se mujhe sardi lag gayi.
I caught a cold from getting wet in the rain.
Uses the past tense 'lag gayi' to show the result.
Aap coat pehen lijiye, nahi toh sardi lag jayegi.
Please wear a coat, otherwise you will catch a cold.
A polite way to show concern in a professional setting.
Yaar, sardi lag gayi hai, aaj nahi aa paunga.
Bro, I've caught a cold, won't be able to come today.
Very common informal way to bail on plans.
Ice cream mat khao, sardi lag jayegi!
Don't eat ice cream, you'll catch a cold!
A classic Indian parenting line.
Dadaji ko sardi lag gayi hai, unhe doctor ke paas le jana hoga.
Grandfather has caught a cold, we need to take him to the doctor.
Shows concern for health in a family context.
自我测试
Choose the correct form of the phrase for 'I am feeling cold right now.'
Mujhe bahut ___.
We use 'lag rahi hai' for an ongoing feeling/sensation in the present.
Complete the sentence to say 'He caught a cold yesterday.'
Use kal ___.
'Lag gayi' is the feminine past tense form matching 'sardi'.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Sardi Lagna'
Complaining to friends about the AC.
Yaar, bahut sardi lag rahi hai!
Telling a doctor or family member your symptoms.
Mujhe kal se sardi lag gayi hai.
Informing your boss about a sick leave.
Sardi lagne ki wajah se main aaj nahi aa paunga.
When to say 'Sardi Lagna'
Winter Morning
Shivering while waiting for the bus.
After Rain
Sneezing after getting wet.
Cold Office
Asking to turn down the AC.
Sick Day
Resting in bed with a blanket.
常见问题
10 个问题No, it can also mean simply feeling cold because of the environment, like being in a room with a cold AC.
No, for objects like drinks, use the word thanda. Use sardi lagna only for people.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to explain why you might be shivering or need to adjust the temperature.
Thand usually refers to the cold weather/temperature, while sardi can mean both the weather and the illness.
Lag gayi implies the cold 'struck' or 'attached' to you suddenly, which is the standard way to express catching a cold.
Not at all. It is a standard collocation used by everyone from children to news anchors.
You can say Main sardi nahi lagwana chahta or more naturally, Mujhe sardi na lag jaye.
The opposite for heat would be loo lagna (catching heatstroke) or simply garmi lagna (feeling hot).
No, for a cold or distant person, use words like rookha or unfriendly.
Always use mujhe (to me). The sentence structure is Mujhe sardi lag rahi hai.
相关表达
जुकाम होना
to have a runny/stuffy nose
ठंड लगना
to feel cold
बुखार आना
to get a fever
कांपना
to shiver
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