भूरा
bhūrā/bʱuː.ɾɑː/
The English word "grey" is translated into Hindi as भूरा (bhūrā).
The phrase refers to the color that is a mix of black and white. You can specify shades using the following terms: हल्का धूसर for "light grey" and गहरा धूसर for "dark grey".
Which one should you use?
While भूरा is the standard term, you may encounter other forms. धूसर and स्लेटी are both formal ways to refer to the color, whereas ग्रे is an informal option borrowed directly from English.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /bʱuː.ɾɑː/. It has two syllables.
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Examples in context
- बैंक की वेशभूषा स्लेटी रंग की होती है।The bank's uniform is of a grey color.
- मुझे उसकी ग्रे शर्ट पसंद है।I like his/her grey shirt.
- उसने एक हल्का धूसर कमीज़ पहनी थी।He was wearing a light grey shirt.
Example conversation
Vikas and Pooja are talking about a new car.
- विकास Vikasतुम्हें यह कार कैसी लगी?Tumhein yah car kaisi lagi?How did you like this car?
- पूजा Poojaयह भूरा रंग बहुत सुंदर है।Yah bhura rang bahut sundar hai.This grey color is very beautiful.
- विकास Vikasहाँ, यह बहुत आधुनिक दिखता है।Haan, yah bahut aadhunik dikhta hai.Yes, it looks very modern.
- पूजा Poojaमैं भी यही रंग चाहती हूँ।Main bhi yahi rang chahti hoon.I want this color too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry भूरा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries भूरा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
