How to Say "Lazy" in Hindi - How To Say Guide

आलसी

ālsī/ɑːl.siː/

The English word "lazy" is translated into Hindi as आलसी (ālsī). Wiktionary also lists सुस्त (sust).

Meaning: unwilling to work (adj)

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“lazy” in Hindi
Hindi	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
आलसी	ālsī	/ɑːl.siː/ (Hindi, Standard)
सुस्त	sust	/sʊst̪/ (Hindi, Standard)

आलसी refers to a character trait of being lazy. In contrast, सुस्त often describes a physical state of being sluggish, slow or lacking energy.

The adjective आलसी is invariant in gender and number, meaning it does not change whether the subject is masculine, feminine, singular or plural.

ālsī (/ɑːl.siː/)

To emphasize extreme laziness, speakers often use the phrase आलस का पुतला, which literally translates to 'a statue of laziness'.
The word सुस्त is likely a doublet of सस्ता, which means 'cheap'. Both words share a root that implies a lack of tension or value.
While आलसी is a trait, सुस्त can be used to describe a slow economy or a 'lazy' market in business contexts.

वह आलसी नहीं है।
He isn't lazy.
Tatoeba #13690751 by sabretou, translation #8476920 by CH
तुम आलसी लगते हो।
You seem lazy.
Tatoeba #4107586 by sabretou, translation #3823121 by CK
मेरे पती आलसी हैं।
My husband is lazy.
Tatoeba #4064566 by sabretou, translation #1855066 by Spamster
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Two friends are talking about their habits at home.

पूजा Pooja

राहुल, क्या तुम आलसी हो?
Rahul, kya tum aalasi ho?
Rahul, are you lazy?
राहुल Rahul

नहीं पूजा, मैं बहुत मेहनती हूँ।
nahi Pooja, main bahut mehanati hoon.
No Pooja, I am very hardworking.
पूजा Pooja

फिर तुम सो क्यों रहे हो?
phir tum so kyun rahe ho?
Then why are you sleeping?
राहुल Rahul

मैं बस थोड़ा आराम कर रहा हूँ।
main bas thoda aaram kar raha hoon.
I am just resting a little.

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