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Words to Describe Physical Appearances in Hindi

Learning a new language opens up a world of opportunities, allowing you to connect with different cultures and perspectives. Hindi, one of the most spoken languages in the world, is rich in expressions and vocabulary, particularly when it comes to describing physical appearances. Here are some commonly used Hindi words to describe physical traits, along with their definitions and examples.

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लंबा (Lambā) – Tall. This word is used to describe a person who is of greater than average height.
मेरे पिताजी बहुत लंबे हैं। (My father is very tall.)

नाटा (Nāṭā) – Short. It refers to someone who is not tall, often someone significantly below average height.
मेरी छोटी बहन काफी नाटी है। (My younger sister is quite short.)

गोरा (Gorā) – Fair-skinned. This term is often used to describe someone who has a light complexion.
उसकी त्वचा बहुत गोरी है। (His/Her skin is very fair.)

सांवला (Sānvlā) – Dark-skinned. It is used for describing someone with a dark complexion.
सांवले रंग के लोग भी बहुत खूबसूरत होते हैं। (People with dark skin are also very beautiful.)

मोटा (Moṭā) – Fat or plump. This adjective describes someone who is overweight or carries extra body fat.
वह अब मोटा नहीं रहा, उसने वजन घटा लिया है। (He is not fat anymore, he has lost weight.)

दुबला (Dublā) – Thin or slim. The term is used for a person who has a slender body frame or is skinny.
वह इतना दुबला कैसे हो गया? (How did he become so thin?)

सुंदर (Sundar) – Beautiful. This is an inclusive term referring to overall attractiveness or aesthetic appeal irrespective of gender.
उसकी बेटी बहुत सुंदर है। (His daughter is very beautiful.)

हैंडसम (Handsām) – Handsome. Used to compliment a man who is good-looking.
वह आदमी बहुत हैंडसम है। (That man is very handsome.)

खूबसूरत (Khubsoorat) – Beautiful or lovely. Often a synonym for ‘sundar,’ and used to describe enchanting physical features.
तुम बहुत खूबसूरत हो। (You are very beautiful.)

भारी (Bhārī) – Heavy. Describes someone who may look solid or heavyset, often associated with a larger body mass.
उस व्यक्ति का शरीर काफी भारी है। (That person has a quite heavy body.)

छरहरा (Chharharā) – Slim or well-built. This word is used for someone who is neither too thin nor overweight, having a fit and proportionate body.
वह क्रिकेट खिलाड़ी छरहरे बदन का है। (That cricket player is well-built.)

मांसल (Mānsal) – Muscular. To describe someone with a well-defined muscular physique.
उसके मांसल शरीर से पता चलता है कि वह रोज़ जिम जाता है। (His muscular body reveals that he goes to the gym daily.)

Understanding and using these terms can greatly enhance your description of characters in stories or conversations about people. Learning these words and incorporating them into your Hindi vocabulary will help you more precisely convey the complexities of human appearances, as well as appreciate the diversity and beauty of different physical characteristics.

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