Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| क्रोधित | krodhit | |
| नाराज़ | nārāz | /nɑː.ɾɑːz/ (Hindi, Standard) /nɑː.ɾɑːd͡ʒ/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| ग़ुस्सा | ġussā | /ɣʊs.sɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) /ɡʊs.sɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) |
When you want to describe someone who is displaying anger, you can use different words depending on whether you want to use an adjective or a noun. The words क्रोधित and नाराज़ are adjectives used to describe a person's state, while ग़ुस्सा is a noun meaning 'anger'. In spoken, colloquial Hindi, people often use the noun ग़ुस्सा with the verb 'to be' to say 'to be angry' by using the phrase ग़ुस्सा होना.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the context and the part of speech you need. नाराज़ is the most common way to say someone is 'angry' or 'upset' in daily conversation, often implying being offended or displeased. In contrast, क्रोधित is a formal, high-register term often used in literature, news or formal descriptions. Finally, ग़ुस्सा is a noun meaning 'anger', which differs from the adjectives used to describe a person's state.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective नाराज़ is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the person being described.
How do you pronounce it?
krodhit
Did you know?
- While we use ग़ुस्सा to mean 'anger' today, its original Persian roots actually described a 'pang' or 'distress' in the throat, often related to grief or sorrow.
- In Hindi, the word नाराज़ can describe a specific kind of 'angry' that is closer to being 'sulking' or 'offended' than being aggressive.
Examples in context
- वह तुमसे नाराज़ है।He is angry with you.This sentence shows how to use the adjective नाराज़ to describe being angry with someone.Tatoeba #475981 by minshirui, translation #295630 by CK
- वह मुझसे नाराज़ है।She is angry with me.Tatoeba #2079868 by sabretou, translation #317011 by CK
- ज़ेउस क्रोधित है।Zeus is angry.This sentence demonstrates the use of the formal adjective क्रोधित.Tatoeba #3795558 by sabretou, translation #1901622 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Priya asks Amit why he is upset.
- प्रिया Priyaअमित, तुम इतने क्रोधित क्यों हो?Amit, tum itne krodhit kyon ho?Amit, why are you so angry?
- अमित Amitमैं अपने काम की वजह से क्रोधित हूँ।Main apne kaam ki vajah se krodhit hoon.I am angry because of my work.
- प्रिया Priyaशांत हो जाओ, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।Shaant ho jao, sab theek ho jayega.Calm down, everything will be fine.
- अमित Amitतुम सही कह रही हो, प्रिया।Tum sahi keh rahi ho, Priya.You are right, Priya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angry” translations and entries क्रोधित, नाराज़, ग़ुस्सा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries क्रोधित, ग़ुस्सा, नाराज़, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
