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A2 verb #1,500 الأكثر شيوعاً 7 دقيقة للقراءة

खड़े होना

To stand; to be in an upright position.

khade hona الأكثر شيوعاً #1,500

At the A1 level, 'खड़े होना' is taught as a basic physical action. Learners focus on the imperative 'खड़े हो जाओ' (Stand up!) and simple present descriptions like 'मैं खड़ा हूँ' (I am standing). The focus is on the literal meaning of being on one's feet. It is often introduced alongside 'बैठना' (to sit) and 'चलना' (to walk). Grammar at this level focuses on the basic gender agreement: 'खड़ा' for boys and 'खड़ी' for girls. Learners use it to describe where people are in a room or to follow simple classroom instructions.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, learners begin to use 'खड़े होना' in more varied contexts, such as waiting in line ('लाइन में खड़े होना') or standing at a bus stop. They start to understand the compound nature of the verb and use it in past and future tenses. The distinction between the action of standing up and the state of being standing becomes clearer. Learners also encounter the verb in common social situations, like standing to show respect to elders or teachers, and can describe a scene with multiple people standing or sitting.

At the B1 level, the metaphorical uses of 'खड़े होना' emerge. Learners use the phrase 'साथ खड़े होना' to mean 'to support someone'. They also learn about 'चुनाव में खड़े होना' (to stand for election). The grammar becomes more complex as they use the verb in conditional sentences (e.g., 'If you stand there, you will see it'). They can also use it to describe inanimate objects, like a car standing in the middle of the road or a statue standing in a park, understanding the nuance of 'stationed' or 'placed'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, 'खड़े होना' is used in more idiomatic and abstract ways. Learners can discuss 'अपने पैरों पर खड़े होना' (to stand on one's own feet), which means to be financially independent. They understand the nuances of register, using more formal synonyms in writing while sticking to 'खड़े होना' in speech. They can also use the verb in complex passive constructions or to describe endurance, such as standing firm against an argument or a difficult situation ('मुसीबत में डटकर खड़े होना').

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, the verb is used with stylistic flair. It appears in literature to describe landscapes or the 'standing' of a person in society (status). Learners understand subtle differences between 'खड़ा होना' and more poetic terms like 'विराजमान'. They can analyze the use of the verb in political rhetoric, where 'standing' represents a candidate's platform or moral stance. The focus is on the evocative power of the word in poetry and high-level prose, where a 'standing' figure might symbolize resilience or isolation.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, 'खड़े होना' is integrated into philosophical and highly nuanced discourse. It can refer to the 'standing' of a legal case, the existential state of being, or complex socio-political positioning. A C2 learner understands the historical etymology and how the verb interacts with other Sanskritized or Persianized vocabulary in Hindi. They can use the verb to discuss abstract concepts like 'standing the test of time' or the ontological 'standing' of an idea within a cultural framework, demonstrating total mastery of both literal and figurative applications.

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खड़े होना في 30 ثانية

Khade hona means to stand or be upright in Hindi, agreeing with gender (khada/khadi/khade).
It is used for people, objects (like cars), and abstract concepts like supporting someone.
Commonly heard in public transport, schools, and political news regarding elections.
A key verb for A2 learners to describe posture and basic social actions.

The Hindi verb खड़े होना (khaṛe honā) is a fundamental compound verb that primarily describes the physical state of being in an upright position or the action of rising to one's feet. At its core, it is composed of the adjective 'खड़ा' (khaṛā), meaning 'standing' or 'upright', and the auxiliary verb 'होना' (honā), meaning 'to be' or 'to become'. This combination allows the phrase to function both as a stative verb (to be standing) and a dynamic verb (to stand up), depending on the context and the tense used. In the Hindi linguistic tradition, the concept of standing is not merely physical; it carries connotations of readiness, presence, and stability. When you say someone is 'standing' in a room, you use 'खड़ा है' (khaṛā hai), which emphasizes their current state.

Literal Meaning: To exist in a vertical orientation supported by the feet.

वह दरवाजे के पास खड़ा है। (He is standing near the door.)

Beyond the physical, the term extends into the realm of existence and availability. For instance, a vehicle 'standing' at a stop or a building 'standing' in a square both utilize this verb. It implies a sense of 'being stationed'. In abstract terms, it can mean to stand for an election or to stand as a witness. The depth of this verb lies in its simplicity; it is one of the first verbs a learner encounters because it defines a basic human posture.

Metaphorical Use: To represent or to be prepared for a challenge.

मुसीबत में दोस्तों के साथ खड़े होना चाहिए। (One should stand with friends in times of trouble.)

Understanding this verb requires recognizing that Hindi distinguishes between the act of rising (often 'उठना') and the state of being upright ('खड़ा होना'). However, in many colloquial settings, 'खड़े हो जाओ' is the standard command for 'stand up'. This versatility makes it an indispensable part of the A2 vocabulary, bridging the gap between simple descriptions and more complex social interactions.

Social Context: Used in schools, offices, and public transport to direct movement.

बस में जगह नहीं थी, इसलिए मैं खड़ा रहा। (There was no space in the bus, so I remained standing.)

शिक्षक के आने पर छात्र खड़े हो गए। (The students stood up when the teacher arrived.)

क्या आप मेरे लिए यहाँ खड़े हो सकते हैं? (Can you stand here for me?)

Using खड़े होना correctly involves understanding its grammatical agreement with the subject. Since 'खड़ा' is an adjective, it must change to match the gender and number of the person standing. For a male singular subject, it is 'खड़ा होना'; for a female singular, 'खड़ी होना'; and for plural or respectful subjects, 'खड़े होना'. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers where 'stand' is invariant.

Conjugation Basics: Masculine: खड़ा (Khaṛā), Feminine: खड़ी (Khaṛī), Plural: खड़े (Khaṛe).

लड़की वहाँ खड़ी है। (The girl is standing there.)

In the imperative mood, which is very common, you will hear 'खड़े हो जाओ' (Khaṛe ho jāo). The addition of 'जाना' (jānā) here acts as a compound verb marker indicating a change of state (from sitting to standing). Without 'जाना', 'खड़े हो' sounds incomplete or overly abrupt in many dialects.

Tense Variations: Present: खड़ा है; Past: खड़ा था; Future: खड़ा होगा.

कल हम धूप में खड़े थे। (Yesterday we were standing in the sun.)

Another nuance is the use of 'खड़े होना' in political or formal contexts. To 'stand for an election' is 'चुनाव में खड़ा होना'. Here, the physical act is irrelevant; it signifies candidacy. Similarly, in legal contexts, 'गवाह के रूप में खड़ा होना' means to stand as a witness.

Formal Usage: Used for candidacy, legal witnessing, and representing a cause.

वह अगले चुनाव में खड़ा हो रहा है। (He is standing in the next election.)

धूप में ज़्यादा देर मत खड़े हो। (Don't stand in the sun for too long.)

लाइन में खड़े हो जाइए। (Please stand in the line.)

You will encounter खड़े होना in almost every aspect of daily life in India. In the bustling environment of public transportation, such as the Delhi Metro or local buses in Mumbai, you will frequently hear 'खड़े होने की जगह नहीं है' (There is no place to stand). This highlights the density of urban life. In schools, teachers often command students to 'Stand up' (खड़े हो जाओ) as a form of discipline or to answer a question.

Public Spaces: Metros, buses, queues at banks, and ticket counters.

क्या मैं यहाँ खड़ा हो सकता हूँ? (Can I stand here?)

In political discourse, news anchors often discuss which candidate is 'standing' from which constituency. 'वह वाराणसी से चुनाव में खड़े हुए हैं' (He is standing for election from Varanasi). This is a standard way to describe political participation. In movies and dramas, the phrase is used emotionally: 'मैं तुम्हारे साथ खड़ा हूँ' (I am standing with you/I support you). This metaphorical 'standing' implies solidarity and loyalty.

Media & News: Elections, protests, and reporting on public gatherings.

भीड़ में खड़े होना मुश्किल था। (It was difficult to stand in the crowd.)

वह आधे घंटे से लाइन में खड़ा है। (He has been standing in the line for half an hour.)

आप मेरे पीछे खड़े हो जाइए। (Please stand behind me.)

One of the most frequent errors for learners is the confusion between खड़े होना and 'उठना' (uṭhnā). While 'उठना' means 'to get up' or 'to wake up', 'खड़े होना' specifically refers to the vertical posture. If you are sitting and someone asks you to stand, 'खड़े हो जाओ' is more precise than 'उठो', though 'उठो' is often used as a general 'get up'.

Mistake 1: Gender Agreement: Using 'खड़ा' for a female subject. Incorrect: 'वह (female) खड़ा है'. Correct: 'वह खड़ी है'.

मेरी बहन वहाँ खड़ी है, खड़ा नहीं। (My sister is standing there, not 'khada'.)

Another mistake is the misuse of the stative vs. active form. In English, 'he is standing' can mean he is currently in that state. In Hindi, to emphasize the state, we often use the perfective participle: 'वह खड़ा हुआ है'. Using just 'वह खड़ा होता है' implies a habitual action (he stands habitually), which is rarely what is meant.

Mistake 2: Aspect Confusion: Using simple present for a current state. Incorrect: 'वह रोज़ यहाँ खड़ा है' (unless meaning 'is standing right now').

वह खिड़की के पास खड़ा हुआ है। (He is [in the state of] standing by the window.)

गलती से 'बैठना' की जगह खड़े होना मत बोलिए। (Don't say 'stand' instead of 'sit' by mistake.)

वे सब खड़े हैं (plural), 'खड़ा' नहीं। (They all are standing [plural], not 'khada'.)

Understanding खड़े होना also involves knowing its synonyms and related verbs that describe similar physical states or actions. The most common related word is 'उठना' (uṭhnā), which means to rise or get up. While 'खड़े होना' focuses on the end result (standing), 'उठना' focuses on the movement from a lower position to a higher one.

Comparison: खड़े होना vs. उठना: 'खड़े होना' is the posture; 'उठना' is the movement or waking up.

सोफे से उठो और सीधे खड़े हो जाओ। (Get up from the sofa and stand straight.)

Another similar concept is 'रुकना' (ruknā), which means 'to stop' or 'to stay'. Sometimes, if a person is standing still, you might use 'रुकना' if the emphasis is on the lack of motion rather than the posture. However, 'खड़ा होना' is more specific to the feet being on the ground.

Comparison: खड़े होना vs. रुकना: 'खड़े होना' is vertical posture; 'रुकना' is cessation of movement.

वह सिग्नल पर खड़ा है। (He is standing at the signal.)

क्या आप बैठना चाहते हैं या खड़े होना? (Do you want to sit or stand?)

वह दीवार के सहारे खड़ा था। (He was standing leaning against the wall.)

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खड़े हो जाओ।

Stand up.

Imperative form.

मैं यहाँ खड़ा हूँ।

I am standing here.

Present tense, masculine.

वह लड़की खड़ी है।

That girl is standing.

Present tense, feminine.

क्या आप खड़े हैं?

Are you standing?

Interrogative, plural/respectful.

बच्चे खड़े हो गए।

The children stood up.

Past tense, plural.

वहाँ मत खड़े हो।

Don't stand there.

Negative imperative.

राम खड़ा है।

Ram is standing.

Proper noun subject.

हम सब खड़े हैं।

We all are standing.

First person plural.

मैं बस स्टॉप पर खड़ा था।

I was standing at the bus stop.

Past continuous state.

लाइन में खड़े हो जाइए।

Please stand in the line.

Polite imperative.

वह धूप में खड़ी रही।

She kept standing in the sun.

Continuative aspect.

क्या तुम मेरे पीछे खड़े हो सकते हो?

Can you stand behind me?

Modal verb 'sakna'.

दरवाजे पर कौन खड़ा है?

Who is standing at the door?

Question with 'kaun'.

वह थक गया और खड़ा नहीं हो सका।

He got tired and could not stand up.

Negative ability in past.

पेड़ के नीचे खड़े हो जाओ।

Stand under the tree.

Prepositional phrase.

वे सब एक साथ खड़े हुए।

They all stood up together.

Collective action.

वह इस साल चुनाव में खड़ा हो रहा है।

He is standing for election this year.

Metaphorical use for candidacy.

मैं हमेशा अपने दोस्तों के साथ खड़ा रहता हूँ।

I always stand by my friends.

Metaphorical use for support.

कार सड़क के बीच में खड़ी थी।

The car was standing in the middle of the road.

Used for inanimate objects.

आपको अपने हक के लिए खड़ा होना चाहिए।

You should stand up for your rights.

Moral obligation with 'chahiye'.

वह गवाह के तौर पर कोर्ट में खड़ा हुआ।

He stood as a witness in court.

Formal/Legal context.

भीड़ में खड़ा होना बहुत मुश्किल था।

It was very difficult to stand in the crowd.

Gerundial use as subject.

क्या आप मेरे लिए एक मिनट यहाँ खड़े हो सकते हैं?

Can you stand here for a minute for me?

Polite request.

मंदिर के सामने एक पुरानी मूर्ति खड़ी है।

An old statue stands in front of the temple.

Descriptive/Stative.

अब वह अपने पैरों पर खड़ा हो गया है।

Now he has stood on his own feet (is independent).

Idiomatic expression for independence.

वह हर मुश्किल में डटकर खड़ा रहता है।

He stands firm in every difficulty.

Adverbial use 'datkar'.

इस इमारत को खड़े हुए सौ साल हो गए हैं।

It has been a hundred years since this building stood (was built).

Time duration with stative verb.

सच्चाई के साथ खड़े होना कभी-कभी अकेला कर देता है।

Standing with the truth sometimes makes one lonely.

Abstract philosophical subject.

वह अचानक बीच सभा में खड़ा हो गया।

He suddenly stood up in the middle of the meeting.

Sudden action.

क्या तुम इस चुनौती के सामने खड़े हो पाओगे?

Will you be able to stand before this challenge?

Future ability with 'paana'.

पुलिस चोर के सामने खड़ी हो गई।

The police stood in front of the thief.

Physical blocking.

उसकी बातों से कई सवाल खड़े हो गए हैं।

His words have raised (stood up) many questions.

Metaphorical for 'arising'.

इतिहास के पन्नों में वह एक महान नायक की तरह खड़ा है।

He stands like a great hero in the pages of history.

Literary metaphor.

पहाड़ों की चोटियाँ बादलों के ऊपर खड़ी दिखाई देती हैं।

The mountain peaks appear standing above the clouds.

Descriptive imagery.

वह अपनी विचारधारा पर अडिग खड़ा रहा।

He remained standing firm on his ideology.

Abstract firmness.

समाज के दो वर्गों के बीच एक बड़ी दीवार खड़ी हो गई है।

A large wall has stood up (emerged) between two sections of society.

Sociological metaphor.

न्याय की रक्षा के लिए हमें एक साथ खड़ा होना होगा।

We will have to stand together to protect justice.

Compulsion with 'hoga'.

उसकी आँखों में आँसू खड़े हो गए।

Tears welled up (stood) in her eyes.

Poetic expression for tears.

समय के प्रवाह में केवल सत्य ही खड़ा रहता है।

In the flow of time, only truth remains standing.

Existential statement.

वह मंच पर आत्मविश्वास के साथ खड़ा हुआ।

He stood on the stage with self-confidence.

Adverbial phrase of manner.

शून्यता के इस महासागर में अस्तित्व का प्रश्न खड़ा होता है।

In this ocean of void, the question of existence arises (stands).

Ontological usage.

उसकी चुप्पी कई अनकहे संवाद खड़े कर देती है।

His silence raises (stands up) many unspoken dialogues.

Causative metaphorical sense.

संस्कृति की नींव पर ही राष्ट्र खड़ा होता है।

A nation stands only on the foundation of culture.

Foundational metaphor.

विनाश के कगार पर खड़ी मानवता को नई दिशा चाहिए।

Humanity standing on the brink of destruction needs a new direction.

Participial phrase.

वह अपने सिद्धांतों की वेदी पर बलि होने के लिए खड़ा है।

He stands ready to be sacrificed on the altar of his principles.

High literary style.

सभ्यता के खंडहरों के बीच एक मौन प्रश्न खड़ा है।

A silent question stands amidst the ruins of civilization.

Personification of a question.

परिवर्तन की इस आंधी में कौन खड़ा रह पाएगा?

Who will be able to remain standing in this storm of change?

Rhetorical question.

उसका व्यक्तित्व हिमालय की तरह अटल खड़ा है।

His personality stands unshakeable like the Himalayas.

Simile in C2 prose.

تلازمات شائعة

लाइन में खड़े होना

चुनाव में खड़े होना

साथ खड़े होना

धूप में खड़े होना

पैर पर खड़े होना

सीधे खड़े होना

चुपचाप खड़े होना

मंच पर खड़े होना

विरोध में खड़े होना

गवाह के रूप में खड़े होना

العبارات الشائعة

खड़े हो जाओ

खड़े रहने की जगह

अपने पैरों पर खड़े होना

एक साथ खड़े होना

मुसीबत में खड़े होना

बाहर खड़े होना

पीछे खड़े होना

सामने खड़े होना

अकेले खड़े होना

तैयार खड़े होना

يُخلط عادةً مع

खड़े होना vs उठना

खड़े होना vs रुकना

खड़े होना vs चढ़ना

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"अपने पैरों पर खड़े होना"

To be self-reliant or financially independent.

"छाती पर मूँग दलना (while standing)"

To annoy someone intensely in their presence.

"खड़े-खड़े"

In a very short time or while standing.

"आँखों में खून उतरना (standing firm)"

To be extremely angry while confronting.

"दीवार खड़ी करना"

To create a barrier or rift between people.

"खड़े पैर"

Immediately; without delay.

"लोहे के चने चबाना (standing ground)"

To face a very tough task.

"मैदान में खड़ा होना"

To be ready for a fight or competition.

"सिर पर खड़े होना"

To hover over someone or pressure them.

"सावधान खड़े होना"

To stand at attention (military/formal).

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كيفية الاستخدام

action use

When someone is moving to stand, use 'khade ho raha hai' or 'khade ho gaya'.

stative use

When someone is already standing, use 'khada hai'.

أخطاء شائعة

نصائح

Gender Match

Always look at the subject. If it's a girl, use 'khadi'. If it's a boy, use 'khada'. If it's a group or someone you respect, use 'khade'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.

Public Transport

In a crowded bus, you can say 'मैं खड़ा हो जाऊँगा' (I will stand) to let an elder sit. It's a very useful phrase for being polite in India.

Elections

If you see 'khada' in a news headline about a person, check if it's about an election. 'Chunav mein khada hona' is the standard term for running for office.

The Retroflex R

The 'd' in 'khada' is actually a retroflex 'ṛ'. Curl your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth to pronounce it correctly. It sounds different from a regular English 'd'.

Showing Support

Use 'Main tumhare saath khada hoon' to tell a friend you support them. It's a powerful emotional phrase that goes beyond just physical standing.

Commands

If you are a teacher, use 'Sab khade ho jao' to get the whole class to stand. If you want just one student, use their name and 'khade ho jao'.

Independence

Use 'apne pairon par khada hona' in essays about career or success. It's a high-frequency idiom that examiners love to see.

Auxiliary Verbs

Pay attention to 'gaya' in 'khada ho gaya'. It means the person *just* stood up. Without 'gaya', it might just mean they are already standing.

Describing Scenes

When writing a story, use 'khada' to set the scene. 'Ek aadmi vahan khada tha' (A man was standing there) is a classic way to start a mystery or a description.

Aspiration

The 'kh' in 'khada' is like the 'kh' in 'Khan'. It's a breathy sound. Don't pronounce it like a simple 'k' as in 'kite'.

احفظها

أصل الكلمة

Sanskrit 'स्तब्ध' (stabdha) or 'स्थित' (sthita) influenced through Prakrit.

السياق الثقافي

The 'line mein khada hona' culture is a significant part of the Indian urban experience.

Standing up for elders is a non-negotiable sign of 'Sanskaar' (culture).

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سياقات واقعية

بدايات محادثة

"आप यहाँ कितनी देर से खड़े हैं?"

"क्या मैं आपके साथ खड़ा हो सकता हूँ?"

"बस में खड़े होने की जगह है क्या?"

"आप चुनाव में क्यों खड़े हो रहे हैं?"

"क्या आप धूप में खड़े होकर थक गए?"

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आज आप कहाँ-कहाँ खड़े हुए? (Where did you stand today?)

क्या आप कभी किसी के समर्थन में खड़े हुए हैं? (Have you ever stood in support of someone?)

लाइन में खड़े होना आपको कैसा लगता है? (How do you feel about standing in lines?)

अपने पैरों पर खड़े होने का आपके लिए क्या मतलब है? (What does standing on your own feet mean to you?)

एक ऐसी जगह का वर्णन करें जहाँ आप घंटों खड़े रहे। (Describe a place where you stood for hours.)

الأسئلة الشائعة

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No, it can apply to animals, buildings, cars, and even abstract things like questions or problems. For example, 'एक समस्या खड़ी हो गई' means 'a problem has arisen'. It is a very versatile verb in Hindi.

You should say 'खड़े हो जाइए' (Khaṛe ho jāiye). This uses the respectful imperative form. Using 'खड़े हो जाओ' is fine for friends or children, but 'jaiye' is better for strangers or elders.

'Khada hona' is the general verb for standing. 'Khada rehna' emphasizes 'remaining' in the standing position for a period of time. For example, 'वह धूप में खड़ा रहा' means 'He remained standing in the sun'.

Yes, it is very common. 'गाड़ी बाहर खड़ी है' means 'The car is parked/standing outside'. It implies the car is stationary and stationed in a particular spot.

Yes, it is. It combines the adjective 'khada' with the verb 'hona'. In many cases, it also combines with 'jana' to form 'khade ho jana', which indicates the completion of the action.

You should say 'मैं खड़ी हूँ' (Main khaṛī hūn). The adjective 'khada' must change to 'khadi' to agree with the female gender of the speaker.

It is a popular idiom meaning to be independent, especially financially. It is often used by parents talking about their children's careers: 'जब वह अपने पैरों पर खड़ा हो जाएगा...' (When he stands on his own feet...).

Not really. Hindi uses the compound 'khada hona'. While Sanskrit has 'stha', modern Hindi relies on this adjective-verb combination for almost all contexts.

Indirectly, yes. If you say 'मैं बाहर खड़ा हूँ', it often implies you are standing there waiting for someone. However, the literal meaning is just the posture.

For a male: 'वह खड़ा होगा'. For a female: 'वह खड़ी होगी'. For plural: 'वे खड़े होंगे'. It follows standard Hindi future tense conjugation for the verb 'hona'.

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