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अंदाजन

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At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn how to describe the world around you. 'Andāzan' might seem a bit long, but it is very useful. It means 'about' or 'roughly.' You use it when you don't know the exact number of things. For example, if you see some apples and you think there are five, you can say 'Andāzan pānch' (About five). It helps you speak even when you are not 100% sure. You will mostly use it with numbers for things like time, money, or quantity. It is a good word to have in your pocket for when you go shopping or talk about your daily routine. At this stage, just remember: [Andāzan] + [Number]. That is the simplest way to use it. You don't need to worry about complex grammar with this word because it stays the same regardless of what you are talking about. It is a 'fixed' word, which is great for beginners! Try using it when someone asks you 'How many?' (Kitne?) or 'How much?' (Kitna?). Even if you only know a few numbers in Hindi, adding 'Andāzan' before them makes you sound much more like a natural speaker.
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At the A2 level, you are building sentences and describing experiences. 'Andāzan' becomes a tool for making your descriptions more realistic. Instead of just saying 'I have five books,' you can say 'I have approximately five books' if you haven't counted them lately. You can start using it in basic questions, like 'Andāzan kitne paise?' (Approximately how much money?). This is very helpful when traveling or buying things in a market. You will also notice that 'Andāzan' is used with units of time, like 'Andāzan do ghante' (Roughly two hours). This helps you manage expectations when talking to friends about meeting up. At this level, you should also learn to distinguish it from 'Lagbhag,' which is another word for 'about.' While they are very similar, 'Andāzan' sounds a little bit more specific to a 'guess' you are making. Start practicing by adding it to your sentences about your house, your family, or your schedule. For example: 'Mere ghar mein andāzan dus kamre hain' (There are roughly ten rooms in my house). It adds a layer of natural uncertainty that is common in everyday Hindi conversation.
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At the B1 level, you are expected to handle more complex social interactions and express opinions or estimations with more nuance. 'Andāzan' is a key vocabulary item for this stage. It allows you to provide 'ballpark figures' in professional or semi-formal discussions. You might use it to discuss a project's timeline or a budget estimate. For example, 'Is project mein andāzan teen mahine lagenge' (This project will take roughly three months). You are also learning to use it in combination with the future tense to express probability, such as 'Andāzan pānch baje honge' (It must be roughly five o'clock). This shows a higher level of grammatical control. You should also be aware of the word's Persian roots, which gives it a slightly different 'flavor' than the Sanskrit-derived 'Anumānatah.' Using 'Andāzan' correctly shows that you are moving into the intermediate range where you can choose words based on the 'vibe' of the conversation. It's a great word for storytelling too, helping you set the scene without getting bogged down in exact details that might not matter to the plot. You can also start using it to describe distances when giving directions, which is a very practical B1 skill.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'Andāzan' in a wide range of contexts, including news, media, and more formal discussions. You will notice that 'Andāzan' is often used by reporters to give estimates of crowds or economic changes. You should be able to understand these nuances and use the word yourself to explain complex situations. At this level, you can also use 'Andāzan' to qualify abstract concepts, not just numbers. For instance, 'Yah kaam andāzan poora ho gaya hai' (This work is roughly finished). This shows you understand that 'Andāzan' can modify verbs or states of being, not just quantities. You should also be able to compare 'Andāzan' with its synonyms like 'Kareeb' and 'Anumānatah' and explain why you chose one over the other. For example, you might choose 'Andāzan' to sound more professional than 'Kareeb' but less stiff than 'Anumānatah.' Your ability to switch between these words based on your audience is a hallmark of the B2 level. You should also be confident in using the correct 'z' (ज़) pronunciation, which distinguishes a fluent speaker from a beginner.
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At the C1 level, your use of 'Andāzan' should be effortless and integrated into a sophisticated vocabulary. You understand the subtle cultural implications of the word—how it reflects a South Asian approach to time and measurement that values intuition and experience. You might use 'Andāzan' in academic writing or high-level business presentations to provide estimations while acknowledging the inherent uncertainty of the data. You are also capable of using it in literary contexts, perhaps to describe the 'Andāz' (style) of a character's estimation. At this level, you can use 'Andāzan' to create specific rhetorical effects, such as downplaying a significant number to sound more modest or emphasizing a large number by framing it as a 'rough' (and therefore potentially even larger) estimate. You understand the historical journey of the word from Persian into the heart of Hindi and can appreciate its role in the 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' (the syncretic culture of North India). Your sentences will be complex, and 'Andāzan' will serve as a precise tool for managing the flow of information and the degree of certainty you wish to convey to your audience.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'Andāzan' and its place within the vast landscape of Hindi synonyms. You can use it with poetic precision or clinical accuracy as the situation demands. You might even use it in a meta-linguistic way, discussing the 'Andāzan' nature of the Hindi language itself. You are fully aware of how 'Andāzan' functions in different dialects and across different historical periods of Hindi literature. In a high-stakes negotiation or a philosophical debate, you use 'Andāzan' to navigate the fine line between commitment and flexibility. You can interpret the use of 'Andāzan' by others to gauge their level of confidence or their cultural background. For you, 'Andāzan' is no longer just a word for 'approximately'; it is a symbol of the fluid, intuitive way that Hindi speakers interact with reality. You can seamlessly transition between 'Andāzan,' 'Anumānatah,' and 'Lagbhag' to hit the exact right note of formality, authority, or intimacy. Your usage is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, reflecting a deep, lifelong engagement with the language and its cultural soul.
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  • Means 'approximately' or 'roughly' in Hindi.
  • Derived from Persian 'Andāz' (guess/measure).
  • Used commonly with numbers, time, and distance.
  • Suitable for semi-formal and informal conversations.
The Hindi adverb अंदाजन (Andāzan) is a versatile and essential term for anyone looking to navigate the nuances of daily communication in Hindi-speaking environments. At its core, it translates to 'approximately,' 'roughly,' or 'about.' However, its usage is deeply rooted in the concept of 'Andāz,' a Persian-derived word that encompasses measurement, estimation, and even personal style or flair. When you use 'Andāzan,' you are signaling to your listener that the information you are providing is based on a calculated guess or a general estimation rather than a precise, verified fact. This is particularly useful in a culture where social interactions often prioritize the 'gist' over mathematical precision.
Etymological Root
Derived from the Persian 'Andāz' (measure/guess) with the adverbial suffix '-an'.
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Commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi, fitting well in semi-formal and informal contexts.
Semantic Range
Covers quantity, time, distance, and even abstract concepts like probability.
In everyday life, you will hear 'Andāzan' most frequently in the marketplace, while discussing travel durations, or when estimating costs. For example, if you ask a shopkeeper how much a bag of rice weighs, and they haven't put it on the scale yet, they might say it is 'Andāzan' five kilograms. This word acts as a linguistic safety net, protecting the speaker from being accused of inaccuracy while still providing helpful, actionable information. It is slightly more formal than the common word 'Lagbhag' but less clinical than the Sanskrit-derived 'Anumānatah.'

यहाँ से स्टेशन अंदाजन दो किलोमीटर दूर है। (The station is approximately two kilometers from here.)

Understanding 'Andāzan' requires an appreciation of the 'Andāz' culture. In the Indian subcontinent, having a good 'Andāz' (sense of estimation) is a valued trait, whether in cooking (measuring spices by hand) or in business. Therefore, using 'Andāzan' suggests that you are applying your personal judgment and experience to the estimate. In professional settings, 'Andāzan' is often used during brainstorming sessions or preliminary budget discussions. It allows for flexibility. If a project manager says the cost will be 'Andāzan' ten lakhs, they are setting an expectation while leaving room for the inevitable fluctuations of reality.

इस काम में अंदाजन एक हफ्ता लगेगा। (This work will take roughly one week.)

पार्टी में अंदाजन पचास लोग आए थे। (Roughly fifty people came to the party.)

उसकी उम्र अंदाजन तीस साल होगी। (His age would be approximately thirty years.)

सामान की कीमत अंदाजन पाँच सौ रुपये है। (The price of the goods is roughly five hundred rupees.)

Common Context
Used when the exact number is unknown or irrelevant to the immediate point.
Cultural Nuance
Reflects a relaxed attitude toward time and measurement, common in South Asian social structures.
To master 'Andāzan,' one must become comfortable with the idea that not everything needs to be measured to the decimal point. It is the language of the 'ballpark figure,' the 'guestimate,' and the 'rough sketch.' By using it, you blend into the natural flow of Hindi conversation, where intuition often walks hand-in-hand with information.
Using अंदाजन (Andāzan) effectively requires understanding its placement within a sentence and the grammatical structures it supports. As an adverb, it typically precedes the number or quantity it is qualifying. It functions as a modifier for the entire predicate or a specific noun phrase involving measurement. Unlike some other Hindi adverbs, 'Andāzan' is relatively fixed in its form; it does not change based on the gender or number of the noun it refers to. This makes it a very 'safe' word for learners to use.
Sentence Position
Usually placed right before the quantity: [Andāzan] + [Number] + [Noun].
Compatibility
Works with units of time, distance, weight, currency, and countables.
Formal vs Informal
It bridges the gap between the very formal 'Anumānatah' and the very informal 'Kareeb-kareeb'.
Consider the context of time. If you are predicting how long a journey will take, you might say, 'Andāzan do ghante lagenge.' Here, 'Andāzan' modifies 'do ghante' (two hours). It tells the listener that the 'two hours' is an estimate.

ट्रेन अंदाजन दस बजे आएगी। (The train will arrive at approximately ten o'clock.)

In this example, the arrival time is not set in stone. The speaker is providing a likely window. Another common use is in financial estimations. 'Andāzan hazār rupaye' (roughly a thousand rupees) is a phrase you might use when negotiating or describing an expense.

इस पुरानी कार की कीमत अंदाजन दो लाख होगी। (The price of this old car would be roughly two lakhs.)

When describing crowds or groups, 'Andāzan' is indispensable. 'Sabha mein andāzan hazār log the' (There were roughly a thousand people in the meeting). Using it here prevents the speaker from being held to an exact headcount.

अंदाजन कितने लोग आएँगे? (Approximately how many people will come?)

Here, 'Andāzan' is used in a question to ask for an estimate. This is a very common conversational pattern.

मुझे अंदाजन बीस मिनट और चाहिए। (I need roughly twenty more minutes.)

शहर की आबादी अंदाजन दस लाख है। (The population of the city is approximately ten lakhs.)

Common Pairing
Often paired with 'Hoga/Hogi/Honge' (future tense used for probability).
Negative Usage
Rarely used in negative sentences (one wouldn't say 'not approximately').
Finally, 'Andāzan' is often used when providing directions. 'Vah ghar andāzan ek meel door hai' (That house is roughly a mile away). It provides a mental map for the listener without claiming absolute geographic precision. By incorporating 'Andāzan' into your speech, you adopt the natural cadence of a Hindi speaker who values the intuition of measurement.
You will encounter अंदाजन (Andāzan) in a wide variety of real-world scenarios, ranging from the bustling streets of Old Delhi to the boardrooms of Mumbai's corporate offices. Its presence in Hindi is ubiquitous because it fulfills a fundamental human need: expressing uncertainty with confidence. One of the most common places to hear 'Andāzan' is in the Indian kitchen. While Western recipes often rely on precise grams and milliliters, Indian cooking is traditionally an 'Andāz-based' art. You might hear a grandmother tell her grandchild to add 'Andāzan ek chammach namak' (roughly one spoon of salt). Here, 'Andāzan' is not just about the measurement; it's about the feeling of the hand and the eye's judgment.
The Marketplace
Used by vendors when estimating weight or price before finalizing a sale.
News Media
Journalists use it to report casualty numbers, protest sizes, or economic forecasts.
Public Transport
Auto-rickshaw drivers use it to estimate fares or travel times through traffic.
In the world of news and media, 'Andāzan' is a staple. When a reporter is on the scene of an event, they might report that 'Andāzan do sau log ikatthe hue hain' (approximately two hundred people have gathered). This allows the reporter to give immediate information without waiting for an official count. Similarly, during weather reports, you might hear that the rainfall was 'Andāzan pachas millimeter' (roughly fifty millimeters).

स्टॉक मार्केट में अंदाजन पाँच प्रतिशत की गिरावट आई। (There was a roughly five percent drop in the stock market.)

Public transportation is another arena where 'Andāzan' reigns supreme. If you ask a fellow passenger when the bus will reach its destination, they might reply, 'Andāzan aadha ghanta' (roughly half an hour). This is a polite way of saying they don't know for sure, but their experience suggests thirty minutes.

इस बॉक्स में अंदाजन दस किलो आम हैं। (There are roughly ten kilos of mangoes in this box.)

In academic or semi-academic lectures in Hindi, professors use 'Andāzan' to provide historical dates or population figures that aren't exact. 'Yah imārat andāzan do sau saal purānī hai' (This building is roughly two hundred years old). It adds a layer of intellectual honesty to the statement.

मैच देखने अंदाजन बीस हजार दर्शक आए। (Roughly twenty thousand spectators came to watch the match.)

मुझे अंदाजन दस दिन की छुट्टी चाहिए। (I need roughly ten days of leave.)

इस फोन की बैटरी अंदाजन दो दिन चलती है। (This phone's battery lasts roughly two days.)

Digital Context
Often seen on e-commerce sites in Hindi to show estimated delivery dates.
Social Media
Used in captions when the exact time or count isn't the main focus.
Ultimately, 'Andāzan' is the language of the 'near enough.' It is a word that values the human element of estimation over the cold rigidity of exactness, making it a cornerstone of natural Hindi conversation.
While अंदाजन (Andāzan) is a relatively straightforward adverb, learners often stumble over its nuances or its relationship with similar words. One of the most frequent mistakes is confusing 'Andāzan' with its root noun 'Andāz.' While 'Andāz' means style, manner, or guess, 'Andāzan' is strictly the adverbial form. You cannot use 'Andāz' to mean 'approximately' in the same way. For example, saying 'Andāz do kilo' is grammatically incorrect; it must be 'Andāzan do kilo.'
Mistake 1: Redundancy
Using 'Andāzan' with 'Lagbhag' in the same phrase (e.g., 'Andāzan lagbhag panch'). This is like saying 'approximately roughly five.'
Mistake 2: Specificity Overload
Using 'Andāzan' with highly precise numbers (e.g., 'Andāzan 5.432 kilometers'). This defeats the purpose of the word.
Mistake 3: Pronunciation
Mispronouncing the 'z' sound (ज़) as a 'j' (ज). It is 'Andāzan,' not 'Andājan.'
Another common error involves the placement of the word. Some learners tend to place 'Andāzan' after the number, influenced by English structures like 'ten people, approximately.' In Hindi, 'Andāzan' almost always precedes the quantity. 'Andāzan dus log' is the natural flow. Placing it at the end can sound disjointed or like an afterthought, which is less common in standard Hindi.

Incorrect: लगभग अंदाजन दस रुपये। (Redundant)
Correct: अंदाजन दस रुपये। (Roughly ten rupees.)

Learners also sometimes struggle with the 'formality' level of 'Andāzan.' While it's perfectly fine in conversation, in extremely formal Sanskritized Hindi (like a legal document), 'Anumānatah' might be preferred. Conversely, in very casual street slang, people might just use 'Kareeb' or 'Lagbhag.' Using 'Andāzan' in a very informal setting isn't 'wrong,' but it might sound a bit more 'educated' than the surrounding speech.

Incorrect: मेरा अंदाजन है कि वह आएगा। (Using adverb as a noun)
Correct: मेरा अंदाज है कि वह आएगा। (My guess is that he will come.)

Incorrect: अंदाजन 12:04:15 बजे। (Too precise)
Correct: अंदाजन बारह बजे। (Roughly twelve o'clock.)

Overuse
Avoid using 'Andāzan' in every sentence. If you know the exact number, state it. Overuse can make you sound unsure of yourself.
Contextual Clashes
Don't use it in contexts where precision is mandatory, like a scientific formula or a specific legal deadline.
By avoiding these common pitfalls, you will be able to use 'Andāzan' with the same natural ease as a native speaker, adding a layer of sophisticated estimation to your Hindi repertoire.
Hindi offers several ways to say 'approximately,' and choosing the right one depends on the register, the context, and the origin of the word. अंदाजन (Andāzan) sits comfortably in the middle of this spectrum. Understanding its counterparts—Lagbhag, Kareeb, and Anumānatah—will greatly enhance your fluency.
Lagbhag (लगभग)
The most common, all-purpose word for 'approximately.' It is native Hindi and used in almost every casual situation. If 'Andāzan' is 'roughly,' 'Lagbhag' is 'about.'
Kareeb (करीब)
Literally means 'near.' In the context of numbers, it means 'close to.' It is Urdu-derived and very common in spoken Hindi. You often hear 'Kareeb-kareeb' for emphasis.
Anumānatah (अनुमानतः)
The Sanskrit-derived, highly formal version. You will find this in academic papers, formal reports, or high-register literature. It translates more closely to 'as per estimation.'
Why choose 'Andāzan' over 'Lagbhag'? 'Andāzan' carries a connotation of personal judgment. When you say 'Andāzan,' you are implying that you have 'sized up' the situation. 'Lagbhag' is more of a mathematical 'about.'

Comparison:
1. लगभग दस बजे (About 10 o'clock - general)
2. अंदाजन दस बजे (Roughly 10 o'clock - based on my guess)
3. करीब दस बजे (Close to 10 o'clock - proximity in time)

In some regional dialects, you might hear 'Ate-pate' or other colloquialisms for estimation, but for a learner, sticking to the main four is best. 'Andāzan' is particularly popular in urban areas and among speakers who appreciate the Persian-influenced 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette) of the language.

वहाँ अंदाजन कितनी भीड़ होगी? (Roughly how much crowd will be there?)

उसका वजन अंदाजन सत्तर किलो है। (His weight is roughly seventy kilos.)

काम अंदाजन पूरा हो चुका है। (The work is roughly completed.)

Register Matching
Pair 'Andāzan' with other Persian/Urdu words like 'Waqt' (time) or 'Qeemat' (price) for a harmonious sentence.
Frequency
'Lagbhag' is used 70% of the time, 'Andāzan' 20%, and others 10% in general speech.
Mastering these synonyms allows you to tailor your speech to your audience. Using 'Andāzan' shows that you have moved beyond basic vocabulary and are beginning to appreciate the stylistic choices available in Hindi.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The root 'Andāz' is also where the word 'Andāz-e-bayān' comes from, which is a famous phrase in Urdu poetry referring to a unique style of expression.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ənˈdɑː.zən/
US /ənˈdɑː.zən/
Primary stress is on the second syllable 'dā'.
Reimt sich auf
Roshan (light) Gulshan (garden) Daman (hem of a garment) Yauvan (youth) Darpan (mirror) Paavan (holy) Bhawan (building) Sawan (monsoon month)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing 'z' as 'j' (Andājan instead of Andāzan).
  • Making the final 'n' too nasal.
  • Shortening the long 'ā' in 'dā'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize once the root 'Andāz' is known.

Schreiben 4/5

Requires remembering the 'z' dot (nuqta) in Devanagari.

Sprechen 4/5

Need to master the 'z' sound which isn't native to all Hindi speakers.

Hören 3/5

Commonly heard in media and daily life.

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Voraussetzungen

अंदाज संख्या समय दूरी लगभग

Als Nächstes lernen

अनुमान तकरीबन शायद संभवतः बिल्कुल

Fortgeschritten

परामर्श विश्लेषण तथ्य परिकल्पना सांख्यिकी

Wichtige Grammatik

Adverbial Suffix -an

Majbooran (by compulsion), Ittifaqan (by chance).

Nuqta Usage

The dot under 'ज' in 'अंदाजन' creates the 'z' sound.

Placement of Adverbs of Quantity

They usually precede the noun phrase they modify.

Future Tense for Probability

Using 'hoga' with 'Andāzan' to mean 'must be roughly'.

Indeclinable Words

Andāzan does not change for gender or number.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

अंदाजन पाँच लोग।

Approximately five people.

Simple [Adverb] + [Number] + [Noun] structure.

2

अंदाजन दो किलो आम।

Roughly two kilos of mangoes.

Used with units of weight.

3

अंदाजन दस रुपये।

About ten rupees.

Used with currency.

4

अंदाजन एक घंटा।

Roughly one hour.

Used with units of time.

5

अंदाजन तीन किताबें।

Approximately three books.

Used with countable nouns.

6

अंदाजन चार किलोमीटर।

Roughly four kilometers.

Used with units of distance.

7

अंदाजन छह बजे।

About six o'clock.

Used for points in time.

8

अंदाजन आठ कुर्सियाँ।

Approximately eight chairs.

Used for counting objects.

1

मेरे पास अंदाजन सौ रुपये हैं।

I have approximately a hundred rupees.

Integrated into a 'Mere paas' (I have) sentence.

2

वहाँ अंदाजन पचास छात्र थे।

There were roughly fifty students there.

Used with the past tense 'the'.

3

यह अंदाजन दो मील दूर है।

This is roughly two miles away.

Used to describe distance in a full sentence.

4

अंदाजन कितने दिन लगेंगे?

Approximately how many days will it take?

Used in an interrogative sentence.

5

अंदाजन दस मिनट और रुकिए।

Please wait roughly ten more minutes.

Used in an imperative (request) sentence.

6

उसकी लंबाई अंदाजन छह फीट है।

His height is approximately six feet.

Used to describe physical attributes.

7

अंदाजन पाँच सौ लोग आए थे।

Roughly five hundred people had come.

Used for larger estimations.

8

यह काम अंदाजन कल तक होगा।

This work will be done roughly by tomorrow.

Used with a time deadline.

1

इस प्रोजेक्ट की लागत अंदाजन एक लाख होगी।

The cost of this project will be roughly one lakh.

Used in a professional context with future probability.

2

अंदाजन दो हफ्ते में जवाब मिल जाएगा।

A reply will be received in approximately two weeks.

Used to set a timeline for a process.

3

स्टेशन यहाँ से अंदाजन पंद्रह मिनट की दूरी पर है।

The station is roughly fifteen minutes away from here.

Combining distance and time estimation.

4

अंदाजन बीस प्रतिशत काम बाकी है।

Approximately twenty percent of the work is left.

Used with percentages.

5

फिल्म अंदाजन तीन घंटे लंबी है।

The movie is roughly three hours long.

Describing duration.

6

अंदाजन कितने मेहमान आएँगे?

Approximately how many guests will come?

Used for planning and logistics.

7

इस डिब्बे में अंदाजन पाँच किलो आटा है।

There is roughly five kilos of flour in this container.

Used for volume/weight estimation.

8

अंदाजन दस साल पहले मैं यहाँ आया था।

I came here approximately ten years ago.

Used for historical time estimation.

1

रिपोर्ट के अनुसार अंदाजन दस प्रतिशत की वृद्धि हुई है।

According to the report, there has been a roughly ten percent increase.

Used in a formal reporting context.

2

अंदाजन एक हजार हेक्टेयर जमीन पर खेती होती है।

Farming is done on approximately one thousand hectares of land.

Used for large-scale measurements.

3

अंदाजन पाँच बजे के करीब बारिश शुरू हुई।

The rain started around roughly five o'clock.

Combining 'Andāzan' with 'ke kareeb' for extra estimation.

4

उनका अंदाजन सही निकला।

Their estimation turned out to be correct.

Here 'Andāzan' is used as a noun-like subject, though technically 'Andāz' is better.

5

अंदाजन बीस हजार दर्शकों ने मैच देखा।

Roughly twenty thousand spectators watched the match.

Used for large crowd reporting.

6

इस योजना से अंदाजन लाखों लोगों को फायदा होगा।

Roughly millions of people will benefit from this scheme.

Used for social impact estimation.

7

अंदाजन दो महीने की ट्रेनिंग जरूरी है।

Roughly two months of training is necessary.

Describing a requirement.

8

बाजार में अंदाजन मंदी का माहौल है।

There is roughly a recession-like atmosphere in the market.

Qualifying an abstract state.

1

वैज्ञानिकों का मानना है कि यह जीव अंदाजन दस लाख साल पुराना है।

Scientists believe that this creature is approximately one million years old.

Used in a scientific/academic context.

2

अंदाजन एक तिहाई आबादी गरीबी रेखा के नीचे है।

Roughly one-third of the population is below the poverty line.

Used for socio-economic analysis.

3

इस प्राचीन मंदिर का निर्माण अंदाजन दसवीं शताब्दी में हुआ था।

The construction of this ancient temple took place roughly in the tenth century.

Used for historical dating.

4

अंदाजन इतनी बड़ी राशि का प्रबंधन करना कठिन है।

It is difficult to manage roughly such a large amount.

Used to emphasize scale.

5

अंदाजन हर साल हजारों पर्यटक यहाँ आते हैं।

Roughly thousands of tourists come here every year.

Describing annual trends.

6

उसका व्यवहार अंदाजन वैसा ही था जैसा मैंने सोचा था।

His behavior was roughly as I had thought.

Qualifying a comparison of behavior.

7

अंदाजन पाँच प्रतिशत की त्रुटि की संभावना है।

There is a possibility of roughly a five percent error.

Used in technical risk assessment.

8

अंदाजन इस क्षेत्र में शांति बनी हुई है।

Roughly, peace is maintained in this region.

Qualifying a general geopolitical state.

1

ब्रह्मांड की आयु अंदाजन 13.8 अरब वर्ष है।

The age of the universe is approximately 13.8 billion years.

Used for cosmic-scale estimations.

2

अंदाजन यह सिद्धांत मानवीय प्रकृति के प्रतिकूल है।

Roughly, this theory is contrary to human nature.

Used in high-level philosophical discourse.

3

अंदाजन इस नीति के दूरगामी परिणाम होंगे।

Roughly, this policy will have far-reaching consequences.

Used in deep political analysis.

4

लेखक ने अंदाजन मध्यकालीन भारत का चित्रण किया है।

The author has roughly depicted medieval India.

Critiquing literary representation.

5

अंदाजन वह अपनी भावनाओं को छुपाने में सफल रहा।

Roughly, he was successful in hiding his emotions.

Analyzing psychological states.

6

अंदाजन इस शोध का दायरा सीमित है।

Roughly, the scope of this research is limited.

Evaluating academic scope.

7

अंदाजन समाज के हर वर्ग पर इसका प्रभाव पड़ेगा।

Roughly, it will have an impact on every section of society.

Broad sociological estimation.

8

अंदाजन यह सभ्यता चार हजार साल पहले फली-फूली थी।

Roughly, this civilization flourished four thousand years ago.

Archeological dating.

Häufige Kollokationen

अंदाजन संख्या
अंदाजन समय
अंदाजन लागत
अंदाजन दूरी
अंदाजन वजन
अंदाजन उम्र
अंदाजन प्रतिशत
अंदाजन आबादी
अंदाजन कीमत
अंदाजन माप

Häufige Phrasen

अंदाजन कितना?

— Used to ask for a rough estimate of quantity.

अंदाजन कितना समय लगेगा?

अंदाजन बताएँ

— A request for a ballpark figure.

आप अंदाजन बताएँ कि कितने लोग आएँगे।

मेरा अंदाजन है...

— A way to start an estimation (though 'mera andaz hai' is more common).

मेरा अंदाजन है कि वह जीतेगा।

अंदाजन सही

— Used when an estimate turns out to be correct.

आपका जवाब अंदाजन सही था।

अंदाजन इतना ही

— Used to confirm a rough amount.

हाँ, अंदाजन इतना ही खर्च होगा।

अंदाजन हर रोज

— Used to describe a frequency.

अंदाजन हर रोज दस कॉल आते हैं।

अंदाजन एक जैसा

— Used to compare two things roughly.

दोनों का कद अंदाजन एक जैसा है।

अंदाजन आधा

— Used for rough fractions.

अंदाजन आधा काम हो गया।

अंदाजन दस में से एक

— Used for rough ratios.

अंदाजन दस में से एक व्यक्ति बीमार है।

अंदाजन कहीं भी

— Used for rough locations.

वह अंदाजन कहीं भी जा सकता है।

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अंदाजन vs अंदाज (Andāz)

This is a noun meaning 'style' or 'guess'. 'Andāzan' is the adverb.

अंदाजन vs अंदाजा (Andāzā)

This is a noun meaning 'estimation'. Example: 'Mera andāzā hai' (It is my guess).

अंदाजन vs लगभग (Lagbhag)

Very similar, but 'Andāzan' feels slightly more like a 'judgment call'.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"अंदाज लगाना"

— To make a guess or estimate.

तुम बस अंदाज लगा रहे हो।

Neutral
"अंदाज में रहना"

— To live with style or in a certain manner.

वह अपने ही अंदाज में रहता है।

Informal
"अंदाज बदलना"

— To change one's style or approach.

अब उसका अंदाज बदल गया है।

Neutral
"बे-अंदाज होना"

— To be out of proportion or measureless.

उसकी खुशी बे-अंदाज थी।

Literary
"अंदाज-ए-बयां"

— The style of speaking/expression.

गालिब का अंदाज-ए-बयां निराला है।

Literary/Urdu
"नया अंदाज"

— A new style or way of doing things.

यह काम करने का नया अंदाज है।

Neutral
"अंदाज का पक्का"

— Someone whose estimates are usually right.

वह अपने अंदाज का पक्का है।

Informal
"अंदाजन चलना"

— To act based on guesswork.

बिना सोचे-समझे अंदाजन मत चलो।

Informal
"अंदाज मिलना"

— To get a sense or idea of something.

मुझे अब बात का अंदाज मिल गया है।

Neutral
"अंदाज खो देना"

— To lose one's sense of judgment or style.

मुसीबत में उसने अपना अंदाज खो दिया।

Literary

Leicht verwechselbar

अंदाजन vs अंदाज

Root word.

'Andāz' is a noun (style/guess), 'Andāzan' is an adverb (roughly).

उसका अंदाज निराला है (His style is unique) vs अंदाजन दस (Roughly ten).

अंदाजन vs अंदाजा

Common synonym.

'Andāzā' is a noun. You 'lagao' (apply) an andāzā.

अंदाजा लगाओ (Make a guess) vs अंदाजन पाँच (Roughly five).

अंदाजन vs करीब

Means roughly.

'Kareeb' also means 'near' physically. 'Andāzan' only means 'roughly'.

वह मेरे करीब है (He is near me) vs अंदाजन दस (Roughly ten).

अंदाजन vs तकरीबन

Urdu synonym.

'Taqreeban' is slightly more formal/literary than 'Andāzan'.

तकरीबन एक साल (Approximately one year).

अंदाजन vs अनुमान

Sanskrit root.

'Anumān' is a noun (inference/estimate).

मेरा अनुमान है (My inference is).

Satzmuster

A1

Andāzan + [Number]

अंदाजन दस।

A2

[Subject] + Andāzan + [Number] + [Noun] + [Verb]

यहाँ अंदाजन दस लोग हैं।

B1

Andāzan + [Time/Distance] + [Lagega/Hoga]

अंदाजन दो घंटे लगेंगे।

B2

Andāzan + [Percentage/Fraction] + [Context]

अंदाजन दस प्रतिशत फायदा हुआ।

C1

Andāzan + [Abstract Concept] + [Verb]

अंदाजन काम पूरा हो गया है।

C2

Andāzan + [Complex Clause]

अंदाजन यह सिद्धांत सत्य के निकट है।

B1

Andāzan + [Interrogative]

अंदाजन कितना समय?

A2

Andāzan + [Currency]

अंदाजन सौ रुपये।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

अंदाज (Andāz - guess/style)
अंदाजा (Andāzā - estimation)

Verben

अंदाज लगाना (Andāz lagānā - to estimate)

Adjektive

अंदाजी (Andāzī - estimated/conjectural)

Verwandt

लगभग
करीब
अनुमान
तकरीबन
शायद
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frequency

High in urban settings and news media.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 'Andājan' with a 'j' sound. → Andāzan (with a 'z' sound).

    The 'z' sound is the correct Persian-influenced pronunciation.

  • Saying 'Andāzan lagbhag'. → Either 'Andāzan' or 'Lagbhag'.

    Using both is redundant, like saying 'approximately roughly'.

  • Using 'Andāzan' as a noun. → Use 'Andāz' or 'Andāzā'.

    'Andāzan' is an adverb. You can't say 'Mera andāzan hai'.

  • Placing it after the number. → Placing it before the number.

    In Hindi, the modifier usually comes before the quantity.

  • Using it with precise decimals. → Using it with whole numbers or rough figures.

    It sounds strange to say 'roughly 5.432'.

Tipps

Precede the Number

Always place 'Andāzan' immediately before the number or quantity you are estimating for the most natural sound.

Master the 'Z'

The 'z' sound in 'Andāzan' is a Persian influence. Practice buzzing your tongue to get it right.

Root Recognition

Learning the root 'Andāz' (style/guess) will help you remember 'Andāzan' and other related words like 'Andāzā'.

Polite Uncertainty

Use 'Andāzan' when you aren't sure of a fact. It sounds more polite and honest than giving a potentially wrong exact number.

No Gender Stress

Relax! 'Andāzan' doesn't change its ending. It's the same for 'Andāzan ek ladka' and 'Andāzan ek ladki'.

Mix it Up

While 'Lagbhag' is common, using 'Andāzan' occasionally makes your Hindi sound more varied and sophisticated.

Great for Travel

This is one of the most useful words for travel when asking about times, distances, or prices.

News Staple

If you listen to Hindi news, you'll hear this word constantly. It's how reporters handle breaking news numbers.

Nuqta Matters

When writing in Devanagari, don't forget the dot under the 'ज' (ज़). It shows you know your grammar!

Calculated Guess

Remember that 'Andāzan' implies a 'calculated' guess, not just a random one. It shows you've thought about it.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'Andāz' as a 'Guess' and '-an' as 'ly'. So, 'Andāzan' is 'Guess-ly' or 'Roughly'.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a person looking at a pile of apples and holding their chin, saying 'Hmm, roughly ten.' That 'Hmm' is the 'Andāzan'.

Word Web

Estimate Guess About Roughly Andāz Lagbhag Kareeb Anumān

Herausforderung

Try to use 'Andāzan' three times today: once for time, once for a number of items, and once for a distance.

Wortherkunft

The word is a loanword from Persian. The base 'Andāz' comes from the Middle Persian 'handāz-', meaning to throw or to measure. The suffix '-an' is a Persian adverbial marker that was adopted into Hindi-Urdu.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The original meaning related to throwing or aiming, which evolved into 'measuring' and then 'estimating' or 'style'.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Persian -> Hindi-Urdu loanword.

Kultureller Kontext

There are no major sensitivities, but ensure you use the 'z' sound to sound educated.

English speakers often use 'about' or 'roughly'. 'Andāzan' is a perfect equivalent but carries a slightly more 'calculated' feel.

The song 'Andāz-e-bayān' by various ghazal singers. The classic Bollywood movie 'Andaz' (1949 and 1971). The common phrase 'Apne andāz mein' (In one's own style).

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Shopping

  • अंदाजन कितना दाम है?
  • अंदाजन एक किलो दे दो।
  • अंदाजन पाँच सौ रुपये।
  • अंदाजन कुछ कम होगा?

Travel

  • अंदाजन कितनी दूर है?
  • अंदाजन कब तक पहुँचेंगे?
  • अंदाजन दो घंटे का रास्ता है।
  • अंदाजन अगली बस कब है?

Cooking

  • अंदाजन एक चम्मच नमक।
  • अंदाजन आधा कप पानी।
  • अंदाजन दस मिनट पकाओ।
  • अंदाजन थोड़ा सा मसाला।

Work/Office

  • अंदाजन कितना बजट है?
  • अंदाजन कब तक खत्म होगा?
  • अंदाजन दस लोग मीटिंग में हैं।
  • अंदाजन एक हफ्ता लगेगा।

Socializing

  • अंदाजन कितने मेहमान हैं?
  • अंदाजन आठ बजे मिलेंगे।
  • अंदाजन पचास लोग थे।
  • अंदाजन कैसा रहा प्रोग्राम?

Gesprächseinstiege

"अंदाजन यहाँ से मार्केट कितनी दूर होगा?"

"अंदाजन इस फोन की कीमत क्या होगी?"

"अंदाजन कितने बजे तक फिल्म खत्म होगी?"

"अंदाजन भारत की आबादी कितनी है?"

"अंदाजन एक महीने में आप कितने पैसे बचाते हैं?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

आज आपने अंदाजन कितने कदम चले? इसके बारे में लिखिए।

अंदाजन अगले पाँच सालों में आप खुद को कहाँ देखते हैं?

अंदाजन आपके शहर में कितने पेड़ होंगे? एक अनुमान लगाइए।

अंदाजन आपने आज कितना समय सोशल मीडिया पर बिताया?

अंदाजन आपके जीवन की सबसे खुशी की घड़ी कौन सी थी?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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It is rare. In Hindi, it almost always comes before the number it modifies. For example, 'Andāzan dus' is better than 'Dus, andāzan'.

It is semi-formal. It is perfectly fine in a business meeting and also in a casual chat with friends. It's a very safe, versatile word.

They are 90% interchangeable. However, 'Andāzan' implies a personal guess or judgment, while 'Lagbhag' is a more general 'about'.

No. It is an adverb (avyay), so it remains the same regardless of whether the subject is male or female.

It comes from the Persian word 'Andāz', which means measure or style, plus the suffix '-an'.

Yes, to estimate a crowd size. 'Andāzan dus log' (Roughly ten people).

In standard Hindi/Urdu, yes. If you say 'Andājan' with a 'j', people will understand, but 'Andāzan' sounds more correct.

Yes, very common. 'Andāzan do kilometer'.

Yes, frequently in dialogue to discuss plans or estimations.

The opposite would be 'Bilkul' (exactly) or 'Sateek' (precise).

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Write a sentence in Hindi using 'Andāzan' to estimate the number of people in a room.

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Translate: 'It will take roughly two hours.'

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Use 'Andāzan' to describe the price of a phone.

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Write a question asking for an estimated time.

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Estimate the distance from your house to the market in Hindi.

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Translate: 'Approximately fifty percent of the work is done.'

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Write a sentence using 'Andāzan' and the future tense (hoga/hogi).

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Describe a crowd at a stadium using 'Andāzan'.

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Translate: 'Roughly how much will it cost?'

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Use 'Andāzan' in a sentence about age.

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Write a sentence about a historical date using 'Andāzan'.

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Translate: 'I need roughly ten more minutes.'

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Describe a recipe measurement using 'Andāzan'.

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a party using 'Andāzan'.

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Translate: 'Roughly every day I walk five kilometers.'

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Use 'Andāzan' to describe the weight of a bag.

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Write a business-related sentence with 'Andāzan'.

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Translate: 'Roughly when will the train arrive?'

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Use 'Andāzan' to compare two things.

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Write a sentence about the population of a city.

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Say 'Roughly ten people' in Hindi.

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Say 'Approximately five kilometers' in Hindi.

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Ask 'Roughly how much time?' in Hindi.

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Say 'It is roughly two o'clock' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly five hundred rupees' in Hindi.

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Say 'I need roughly five minutes' in Hindi.

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Estimate your age roughly in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly fifty percent' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly one week' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly ten years' in Hindi.

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Ask 'Roughly how many guests?' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly every day' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly two kilos' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly half' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly correct' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly like this' in Hindi.

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Say 'Roughly three hours' in Hindi.

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking

Say 'Roughly one mile' in Hindi.

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking

Say 'Roughly twenty percent' in Hindi.

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking

Say 'Roughly ten books' in Hindi.

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन दस लोग' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन दो घंटे' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन पाँच सौ रुपये' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन कितना समय?' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन दस किलोमीटर' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन एक हफ्ता' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन पचास प्रतिशत' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन दो किलो आम' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन दस साल पुराना' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: 'अंदाजन आठ बजे' (Audio simulation)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and identify the word for 'roughly'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and identify the number being estimated.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen to a news snippet and write the estimated crowd size.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen to a recipe and write the estimated salt amount.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen to a travel direction and write the estimated distance.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

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