तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो
tum bahut sundar lag rahi ho
The English phrase "you look beautiful" is translated into Hindi as तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो (tum bahut sundar lag rahi ho).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a woman that her current appearance is attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb construction लग रही हो indicates a continuous state of looking or appearing a certain way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो uses tum, which is informal and suitable for friends or peers. For a more formal and respectful compliment, especially when addressing elders or strangers, you can use आप बहुत सुंदर लग रही हैं।
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is gender-specific. The form तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो uses the feminine participle rahi to address a woman. If you are addressing a man, the phrase changes to तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हो.
How do you pronounce it?
tum bahut sundar lag rahi ho
Did you know?
- In some traditional Indian contexts, giving a direct compliment like तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो to a stranger or acquaintance might be seen as overly bold or flirtatious.
- The verb लग (lag), used here to mean 'to appear' or 'to look', is etymologically related to the word लग्न (lagna), which refers to a 'wedding' or 'connection'.
- The Hindi word सुंदर for 'beautiful' is a doublet of हुनर, which means 'skill' or 'talent'.
Examples in context
- आज तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो।aaj tum bahut sundar lag rahi ho.You look very beautiful today.
- इस नीली साड़ी में तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो।is neeli saari mein tum bahut sundar lag rahi ho.You look very beautiful in this blue saree.
Example conversation
Vikas is complimenting Neha before they leave for a party.
- विकास Vikasनेहा, तुम बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो।Neha, tum bahut sundar lag rahi ho.Neha, you look very beautiful.
- नेहा Nehaसच में? शुक्रिया!Sach mein? Shukriya!Really? Thank you!
- विकास Vikasहाँ, यह रंग तुम पर बहुत जचता है।Haan, yeh rang tum par bahut jachta hai.Yes, this color suits you very well.
- नेहा Nehaतुम भी बहुत अच्छे लग रहे हो।Tum bhi bahut acche lag rahe ho.You look very good too.
