Hindi · Adjectives
bada
Big
Large in size or amount.
दिल्ली बहुत बड़ा शहर है।
Delhi is a very big city.
'बड़ा' (bada) comes from the Sanskrit 'महान' (mahaan), meaning large or great. Over time, the term has evolved to represent size in various contexts.
'बड़ा' is used widely in both informal and formal settings, applicable to both spoken and written Hindi. It finds use in conversations throughout different regions.
Often used in various proverbs and idioms to signify importance or greatness, e.g., 'बड़ा आदमी' (bada aadmi) meaning 'great man'.