रौबदार
raubadār
The Hindi word for bossy is रौबदार (raubadār).
While 'bossy' in English often carries a negative connotation of being annoying or overbearing, रौबदार is often used as a compliment to describe someone with a powerful, commanding or impressive presence.
Meaning: tending to give orders to others (adj)
Which one should you use?
In English, 'bossy' usually carries a negative connotation, but रौबदार is often used as a compliment to describe someone with a powerful, commanding or impressive presence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective रौबदार is invariant in gender and number when used with nouns, though it will change its form if used as a predicate in certain grammatical constructions.
How do you pronounce it?
raubadār
Did you know?
- The root word रौब comes from Arabic and originally referred to a feeling of awe or dread. This historical weight is why रौबदार describes a presence that commands respect rather than just someone who likes to give orders.
- The term can be applied to inanimate objects, such as a 'रौबदार' car or a 'रौबदार' building, to describe something that looks imposing or commanding.
- While रौबदार is a compliment, using it to describe a subordinate to their boss can be perceived as sarcastic or daring. The word's power depends entirely on the social hierarchy of the speakers.
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are discussing a coworker's behavior.
- अमित Amitक्या तुम्हें नहीं लगता कि वह बहुत रौबदार है?Kya tumhein nahi lagta ki vah bahut raubdaar hai?Don't you think he is very bossy?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, वह सबको आदेश देता रहता है।Haan, vah sabko aadesh deta rehta hai.Yes, he keeps giving orders to everyone.
- अमित Amitवह मैनेजर नहीं है, फिर भी रौब जमाता है।Vah manager nahi hai, phir bhi raub jamata hai.He isn't the manager, yet he acts bossy.
- नेहा Nehaहमें उसे नज़रअंदाज़ करना चाहिए।Hamein use nazarandaz karna chahiye.We should just ignore him.
