Hindi - Awadhi Opposites: Antonyms with English Meanings
Awadhi is a beautiful Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal. It carries the warmth of everyday village life and the richness of classical literature (think Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas). One of the best ways to pick up any language is by learning opposites — they help you express contrast quickly and naturally.
Below is a curated list of common Hindi words and their Awadhi opposites. I have left a blank column on the right so you can write the English meaning of each pair yourself. Fill it in as you learn — this turns the list into your personal vocabulary notebook!
| Hindi | Awadhi Opposite | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Sookha | Od | Dry; |
| Paana | Heraay ga | Lost; |
| Khush | Risiyay Gayen | Sad/angry; |
| Sugandh | Gandhaat | Smelling (bad); |
| Andar | Bahere | Outside; |
| Kala | Ujjar | White; |
| Prakash | Andher | Dark; |
| Meetha | Kadu | Bitter; |
| Kam | Saigar | Too Much; |
| Halka | Garu | Heavy; |
| Aaj | Bihaan | Tomorrow; |
How to use this post:
- Read the Hindi word and its Awadhi opposite aloud.
- Write the English meaning in the third column (you can edit this post later or copy the table into a notebook).
- Practice making simple sentences using both words.
Learning opposites this way helps you think in Awadhi faster and remember vocabulary longer. Come back and revise the list often — language grows with regular use!
Happy learning!
— Keep exploring the beauty of Awadhi
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