तुम मूर्ख हो
tum moorkh ho/t̪ʊm muːɾkʰ ɦoː/word by word
In Hindi, you're stupid is said as तुम मूर्ख हो (tum moorkh ho).
This phrase is a direct statement used to tell someone that they lack intelligence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tum (you), moorkh (stupid/foolish) and ho (are).
Which one should you use?
The phrase तू मूर्ख है uses the extremely intimate or derogatory pronoun tu, making the insult much more aggressive and blunt. Conversely, आप मूर्ख हैं uses the formal pronoun aap and the polite verb ending hain. However, using this formal structure to call someone stupid is highly sarcastic or jarring.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the pronoun tum, which is the standard informal/familiar form of 'you' in Hindi.
How do you pronounce it?
tum moorkh ho
Did you know?
- While मूर्ख is the standard term, in casual street slang, a person might use the word गधा (gadha), which literally means 'donkey', to call someone stupid.
- The verb हो shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'be', tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰuH-.
- In many Indian cultures, calling someone मूर्ख can be a term of endearment or a playful tease between close friends or family members, rather than a genuine insult.
Examples in context
- तुम मूर्ख हो।tum moorkh ho.You're stupid.
- सच में, तुम मूर्ख हो।sach mein, tum moorkh ho.Really, you're stupid.
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are arguing about a silly mistake.
- अमित Amitयह बहुत ही बेवकूफी भरा काम है।yeh bahut hi bevakoofee bhara kaam hai.This is a very foolish act.
- नेहा Nehaमैंने ऐसा कुछ नहीं किया।maine aisa kuchh nahi kiya.I didn't do anything like that.
- अमित Amitतुम मूर्ख हो, नेहा।tum moorkh ho, Neha.You're stupid, Neha.
- नेहा Nehaचुप रहो, अमित।chup raho, Amit.Shut up, Amit.
