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At the A1 level, you can think of 'गटकना' (Gatakna) as a special way to say 'drink very fast'. While you usually learn 'पीना' (Peena) for drinking, 'Gatakna' is what you do when you are very thirsty or in a big hurry. Imagine you are late for your school bus and your mom says 'Drink your milk fast!' In Hindi, she might use this word. It is like the sound 'Gat-Gat' that your throat makes. You use it for water, milk, or juice. Just remember: it's for fast drinking, not slow sipping. Example: 'Ram ne pani gataka' (Ram gulped water). It's a fun word because it sounds like what it does!

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For A2 learners, 'गटकना' is a useful verb to describe actions in more detail. Instead of just saying someone drank something, you can use 'गटकना' to show they were in a rush or very thirsty. It is a transitive verb, which means you always gulp *something* (like water, juice, or a pill). In the past tense, you will often see it with 'लिया' (liya), as in 'गटक लिया'. This makes the action sound complete. You might hear it at home or in stories. It's a bit informal, so you use it with friends and family. It helps you sound more like a native speaker who knows descriptive words.

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At the B1 level, you should start noticing the difference between 'गटकना' and 'निगलना' (to swallow). 'गटकना' is specifically about the speed and the audible nature of swallowing, usually liquids. It is often used for medicine too. When you have a bitter pill, you 'gatak' it with water so you don't taste it. You should also be comfortable with the 'ने' (ne) construction in the past tense: 'उसने सारा शरबत गटक लिया' (He gulped all the syrup). Notice how the verb changes if the object is feminine: 'उसने दवा गटकी' (He gulped the medicine). This word adds 'flavor' to your sentences and shows you understand the nuances of Hindi verbs.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'गटकना' in various tenses and understand its metaphorical implications. While its primary meaning is to gulp down liquids or small solids quickly, it can also be used in informal slang to mean 'to pocket' or 'to illegally consume' resources or money (though 'हड़पना' is more common for theft). You should also understand its social register; it's an informal word that might imply a lack of etiquette if used in formal settings. For example, 'गटकना' suggests a voracious or hurried manner. You can use it to contrast with 'चुस्की लेना' (to sip) to show different characters' personalities in your writing or speaking.

As a C1 learner, you should appreciate the onomatopoeic origins of 'गटकना' and use it to add descriptive depth to your narratives. It carries a connotation of greed, urgency, or desperation. In literary analysis, you might discuss how an author uses 'गटकना' to portray a character's crude nature or their intense physical need. You should also be able to use it in complex grammatical structures, such as passive voice or causative forms ('गटकाना' - to make someone gulp). Understanding the subtle difference between 'गटकना', 'ढकोसना' (to bolt down greedily), and 'निगलना' (clinical swallowing) is essential for achieving near-native fluency in descriptive Hindi.

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At the C2 level, you can use 'गटकना' with full mastery of its shades of meaning. You understand that it is not just a verb of action but a verb of 'manner'. You can use it in satirical writing to mock someone's greed or in high-level translations to capture the exact nuance of the English 'bolt' or 'chug'. You are aware of its regional variations and how it might be used in different Hindi dialects. Furthermore, you can identify its use in classical and modern literature where it might symbolize the 'swallowing' of one's rights or the rapid 'consumption' of culture. Your usage is precise, contextually appropriate, and grammatically flawless.

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Gatakna is a Hindi verb meaning 'to gulp' or 'to swallow quickly'.
It is onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of rapid swallowing.
Commonly used for liquids like water and juice, and for medicine.
Informal in register, often suggesting urgency or greed.

The Hindi verb गटकना (Gatakna) is a vivid, almost onomatopoeic word that describes the action of swallowing something quickly and often in large quantities. Unlike the neutral verb 'पीना' (to drink), 'गटकना' implies speed, urgency, or even a lack of manners. When you hear this word, imagine the physical sound made in the throat during a rapid swallow. It is most commonly used for liquids, like water or juice, but can also be used for small solids that are swallowed whole without much chewing, such as pills or small pieces of fruit.

Core Physicality: The word mimics the 'Gat-Gat' sound of the throat. It is primarily a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object—you must 'gatak' something.

In a cultural context, 'गटकना' is often used in informal settings. For instance, a mother might tell her child to 'gatak' their milk quickly if they are late for school. However, in a formal dinner, 'गटकना' might be seen as impolite because it suggests a lack of refinement. It is the Hindi equivalent of 'gulping down' or 'bolting' food/drink. It captures the essence of thirst being quenched or a task being finished with haste.

धूप से आने के बाद उसने एक ही बार में सारा ठंडा पानी गटक लिया। (After coming from the sun, he gulped down all the cold water in one go.)

Furthermore, 'गटकना' has metaphorical uses. In slang or colloquial speech, it can refer to someone 'swallowing' or 'pocketing' money illegally, though 'हड़पना' is more common for that. It conveys a sense of something disappearing quickly into the depths. When learning Hindi, mastering such descriptive verbs helps you move from basic communication to expressive storytelling. It allows you to paint a picture of the scene—not just that someone drank, but *how* they drank.

Register and Tone: It is mostly neutral-informal. You wouldn't use it in a poetic description of a princess sipping tea, but you would use it for a tired laborer drinking water.

The word is also used in the context of medicine. If a pill is bitter, the common advice is to 'gatak' it quickly with water so the taste doesn't linger. This highlights the functional aspect of the verb—the goal is to move the substance from the mouth to the stomach as fast as possible. In literature, it might be used to show greed, where a character 'gulps' down a feast while others watch in surprise.

बच्चे ने कड़वी दवा चुपचाप गटक ली। (The child quietly gulped down the bitter medicine.)

Using गटकना correctly requires understanding its transitive nature and how it interacts with different tenses. In Hindi, since it is a transitive verb, in the past tense (Perfective Aspect), the subject takes the 'ने' (ne) particle, and the verb agrees with the object. This is a crucial grammatical point for B2 learners to remember.

Past Tense Construction: Subject + ने + Object + गटका/गटकी/गटके. Example: 'उसने (Subject) जूस (Object) गटक लिया (Verb).'

The verb is frequently paired with the compound verb auxiliary 'लेना' (to take) to form 'गटक लेना'. This emphasizes that the action was completed for the subject's own benefit or fully finished. Using 'गटकना' alone is possible but 'गटक लेना' sounds more natural in everyday conversation. For example, if you say 'वह पानी गटकता है', it means 'He gulps water (habitually)', but 'उसने पानी गटक लिया' means 'He gulped down the water (action completed)'.

खेल खत्म होने के बाद, खिलाड़ियों ने ढेर सारा पानी गटक लिया। (After the game ended, the players gulped down a lot of water.)

When talking about food, 'गटकना' is used specifically when someone eats without chewing properly. This might happen if the food is soft (like porridge) or if the person is in an extreme hurry. It can also imply greediness. If someone 'gulps' their food, they aren't savoring the taste; they are just filling their stomach. This nuance is important for learners to distinguish it from 'खाना' (to eat).

Imperative Usage: In commands: 'जल्दी गटक जाओ!' (Gulp it down quickly!). This is common when giving medicine to children or pets.

In more advanced usage, 'गटकना' can appear in complex sentences involving cause and effect. 'इतनी जल्दी पानी मत गटकना, वरना गला खराब हो सकता है' (Don't gulp water so fast, otherwise your throat might get irritated). This shows the verb being used in a cautionary context. It is also used in the passive voice occasionally, though less common: 'उसके द्वारा सारा शरबत गटक लिया गया' (All the syrup was gulped down by him).

वह बिना सांस लिए पूरा गिलास गटक गया। (He gulped down the whole glass without taking a breath.)

You will encounter गटकना in a variety of real-life Hindi settings, ranging from the domestic kitchen to the bustling streets. It is a staple of colloquial North Indian Hindi. If you are watching a Bollywood movie and a character is portrayed as a 'villain' or a 'greedy person', you might see them 'गटकना' their food or drink to emphasize their lack of manners or their voracious appetite.

In the Kitchen/Dining Area: Commonly heard when parents are rushing children: 'जल्दी दूध गटक लो, स्कूल बस आ जाएगी!'

Sports and physical activities are another prime location for this word. Coaches often tell athletes to 'gatak' some glucose or water during a break. Here, it doesn't imply rudeness but rather the necessity of quick hydration. In news reports or documentaries, you might hear it used metaphorically. For instance, a reporter might say a corrupt official 'gulped down' (गटक गया) the public funds, implying they made the money disappear into their own pockets quickly and shamelessly.

भ्रष्ट अधिकारी जनता का सारा पैसा गटक गया। (The corrupt official gulped down all the public's money.)

Social gatherings like weddings or parties in India are also places where you might hear this. If there is a competition (like a lassi-drinking contest), the host will encourage participants to 'gatakna'. It adds a sense of excitement and speed to the event. In literature, especially in short stories (Kahaniyan) by writers like Premchand or modern satirists, the word is used to describe the habits of the common man or to critique social greed.

At the Doctor's Clinic: Doctors or nurses use it when instructing patients on how to take medicine: 'इसे पानी के साथ गटक जाइए।'

Lastly, in the context of 'street food' culture in India, 'गटकना' is often used for 'Gol Gappas' (Pani Puri). Since you have to eat the whole thing in one go, the action is very much a 'gatakna' motion. Friends might challenge each other: 'देखते हैं कौन सबसे ज्यादा गोलगप्पे गटक सकता है!' (Let's see who can gulp down the most Gol Gappas!). This usage is friendly, competitive, and very common among young people.

प्रतियोगिता में उसने दस सेकंड में एक लीटर दूध गटक लिया। (In the competition, he gulped down one liter of milk in ten seconds.)

Even for intermediate learners, गटकना can be tricky because of its specific nuances. The most common mistake is using it as a direct replacement for 'पीना' (to drink) in every situation. Remember, 'गटकना' implies speed and a specific sound/action. If you are slowly enjoying a cup of hot tea or coffee, you should never use 'गटकना'. Doing so would sound physically impossible (since hot tea would burn you) and linguistically incorrect.

Mistake 1: Temperature Mismatch: Incorrect: 'मैंने गरम चाय गटक ली।' (I gulped hot tea.) Correct: 'मैंने धीरे-धीरे चाय पी।'

Another common error is confusing 'गटकना' with 'निगलना' (Nigalna). While both involve swallowing, 'निगलना' is a more general, medical, or biological term for the act of swallowing. You 'निगलना' your food after chewing it. You 'गटकना' something when you do it quickly, often without chewing or in one large draft. If a doctor asks if you have trouble swallowing, they will use 'निगलना', not 'गटकना'. Using 'गटकना' in a medical diagnostic context would sound too informal or even childish.

सांप ने चूहे को निगल लिया (The snake swallowed the mouse - Correct) vs गटक लिया (Too informal).

Learners also often forget the 'ने' (ne) particle in the past tense. Because 'गटकना' is transitive, you must say 'उसने गटका' and not 'वह गटका'. This is a fundamental rule of Hindi grammar that applies to many verbs, but it's easy to forget when you are focused on the meaning of a new word. Additionally, don't use 'गटकना' for things that cannot be swallowed physically, like 'swallowing your pride', unless you are using very specific slang. For 'swallowing pride', Hindi uses 'खून का घूँट पीना' (to drink a sip of blood) or other idioms.

Mistake 2: Object Agreement: If the object is feminine (like 'दवा' - medicine), the verb changes: 'उसने दवा गटकी।' (He gulped the medicine).

Finally, avoid using 'गटकना' for large amounts of solid food that require heavy chewing. You can 'gatak' a grape or a piece of paneer, but you cannot 'gatak' a whole chapati or a steak. Using it for such items sounds exaggerated or suggests that the person is eating in a very dangerous and unhygienic manner. Stick to liquids, semi-solids, or very small solid items for the most natural usage.

उसने जल्दी-जल्दी में खाना गटक लिया। (He gulped down the food in a hurry - Implies he barely chewed.)

To truly master Hindi, you need to know the nuances between गटकना and its synonyms. While they all relate to consuming or swallowing, the 'vibe' of each word is different. Choosing the right one depends on whether you want to sound clinical, polite, or descriptive. Let's compare 'गटकना' with some common alternatives.

गटकना vs. पीना (Peena): 'पीना' is the general word for 'to drink'. It is neutral. 'गटकना' is specific: it means to drink quickly and audibly. You 'पीना' water everyday, but you 'गटकना' water when you've just run a marathon.

Then there is 'निगलना' (Nigalna), which means 'to swallow'. This is a more functional and anatomical word. It's used when a doctor tells you to swallow a pill or when describing how a snake eats its prey. It lacks the 'speed' and 'urgency' connotation that 'गटकना' carries. If you say someone 'निगला' their juice, it sounds like they were performing a mechanical action. If you say they 'गटका' their juice, it sounds like they were thirsty and finished it fast.

उसने कड़वी गोली एक बार में निगल ली। (He swallowed the bitter pill in one go - Functional.)

Another interesting word is 'चुस्की लेना' (Chuski lena), which is the exact antonym of 'गटकना'. It means 'to sip'. You 'चुस्की लेना' hot tea or expensive wine. It implies savoring the flavor and taking your time. In a conversation, using these two words together can create a great contrast: 'वह तो चाय की चुस्की ले रहा था, पर मैंने अपना जूस एक ही बार में गटक लिया' (He was sipping his tea, but I gulped my juice in one go).

गटकना vs. फाँकना (Phaankna): 'फाँकना' is used for powders or small grains (like 'Churan' or nuts) that you toss into your mouth from a distance. 'गटकना' is the act of swallowing that follows.

For learners at the B2 level, knowing when to use 'हड़पना' (Hadapna) is also useful. While 'गटकना' can metaphorically mean 'to pocket money', 'हड़पना' specifically means 'to usurp' or 'to seize' something that isn't yours. If a politician takes money, you could say he 'गटक गया' (emphasizing it's gone) or 'हड़प लिया' (emphasizing he stole it). Both are common in political satire.

मेहमानों के सामने जूस मत गटको, तमीज़ से पियो। (Don't gulp the juice in front of guests, drink with manners.)

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

Many Hindi verbs ending in '-takna' (like Patakna, Chatakna) are sound-based, capturing the physical essence of the action through phonetics.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ɡə.ʈək.nɑː/

US /ɡə.ʈək.nɑː/

Stress is evenly distributed, with a slight emphasis on the second syllable 'Tak'.

Reimt sich auf

पटकना (Patakna) चटकना (Chatakna) लटकना (Latakna) भटकना (Bhatakna) मटकना (Matakna) सटकना (Satakna) झटकना (Jhatakna) खटकना (Khatakna)

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing 'T' as a soft dental 't' instead of retroflex 'T'.
Aspirating the 'K' sound (making it sound like 'Kh').
Shortening the final 'aa' sound.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize in text, often appears in narrative descriptions.

Schreiben 6/5

Requires knowledge of 'ne' particle and object-verb agreement in past tense.

Sprechen 5/5

Retroflex 'T' can be challenging for English speakers.

Hören 4/5

Distinct sound makes it easy to pick out in conversation.

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पीना खाना पानी दवा जल्दी

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आकंठ तृप्ति उदरस्थ भक्षण

Wichtige Grammatik

Transitive Verbs in Past Tense

उसने (Subject + ne) जूस (Object) गटका (Verb agrees with Object).

Compound Verbs with 'Jana'

वह पानी गटक गया (Implies completion/suddenness).

Compound Verbs with 'Lena'

उसने दवा गटक ली (Implies completion for self).

Onomatopoeic Verb Formation

Gat (sound) + akna (suffix) = Gatakna.

Causative Verbs

माँ ने बच्चे को दवा गटकायी (Mother made the child gulp the medicine).

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वह पानी गटक गया।

He gulped the water.

Simple past tense with 'gaya' for completion.

जल्दी दूध गटक लो।

Gulp the milk quickly.

Imperative (command) form.

उसने जूस गटका।

He gulped the juice.

Past tense, transitive verb.

बच्चा दवा गटकता है।

The child gulps the medicine.

Present habitual tense.

क्या तुमने पानी गटका?

Did you gulp the water?

Interrogative past tense.

मैं शरबत गटक रहा हूँ।

I am gulping the syrup/drink.

Present continuous tense.

वह सारा दूध गटक गई।

She gulped down all the milk.

Feminine subject in past tense.

जल्दी से गटक जाओ!

Gulp it down quickly!

Compound verb with 'jao'.

प्यास के कारण उसने पूरा गिलास गटक लिया।

Because of thirst, he gulped the whole glass.

Use of 'ke kaaran' (because of).

उसने कड़वी दवा एक बार में गटक ली।

He gulped the bitter medicine in one go.

Feminine object 'dawa' makes it 'li'.

क्या तुम यह सारा जूस गटक सकते हो?

Can you gulp down all this juice?

Use of 'sakna' (can).

मेरे भाई ने मेरी कोल्ड ड्रिंक गटक ली।

My brother gulped my cold drink.

Possessive 'meri' with 'cold drink'.

वह दौड़ने के बाद पानी गटकने लगा।

He started gulping water after running.

Inceptive 'lagna' (started to).

खाना गटकना अच्छी आदत नहीं है।

Gulping food is not a good habit.

Gerundial use of the verb.

उसने एक ही सांस में दूध गटक लिया।

He gulped the milk in a single breath.

Idiomatic 'ek hi saans mein'.

बिल्ली सारा दूध गटक गई।

The cat gulped down all the milk.

Animal subject.

अगर तुम दवा नहीं गटकोगे, तो ठीक कैसे होगे?

If you don't gulp the medicine, how will you get well?

Conditional sentence with 'agar'.

उसने सारा सूप गटक लिया और फिर से माँगा।

He gulped all the soup and asked for more.

Two actions connected by 'aur'.

जल्दी में उसने गरम चाय गटकने की कोशिश की।

In a hurry, he tried to gulp hot tea.

Use of 'koshish karna' (to try).

खिलाड़ियों ने ब्रेक के दौरान ग्लूकोज गटक लिया।

The players gulped glucose during the break.

Plural subject with 'ne'.

उसने बिना स्वाद लिए सारा खाना गटक लिया।

He gulped all the food without tasting it.

Use of 'bina' (without).

क्या उसने सारा पानी एक ही बार में गटक लिया था?

Had he gulped all the water in one go?

Past perfect tense.

बच्चे अक्सर कड़वी चीजें गटकना पसंद करते हैं।

Children often prefer to gulp bitter things.

Use of 'pasand karna' (to like).

उसने अपनी कोल्ड ड्रिंक गटक ली ताकि कोई और न ले ले।

He gulped his cold drink so that no one else would take it.

Purpose clause with 'taaki'.

उसने अपनी घबराहट छुपाने के लिए पानी का पूरा गिलास गटक लिया।

He gulped the whole glass of water to hide his nervousness.

Infinitive of purpose 'chupane ke liye'.

भ्रष्ट नेता जनता के टैक्स का पैसा गटक गया।

The corrupt leader gulped down the public's tax money.

Metaphorical usage.

इतनी जल्दी पानी गटकना सेहत के लिए हानिकारक हो सकता है।

Gulping water so quickly can be harmful to health.

Gerund as a subject with 'ho sakta hai'.

उसने अपमान का घूँट गटक लिया और चुप रहा।

He gulped the sip of insult and remained silent.

Idiomatic/Metaphorical usage.

जैसे ही उसे प्यास लगी, उसने मटके का सारा पानी गटक लिया।

As soon as he felt thirsty, he gulped all the water from the clay pot.

Correlative 'jaise hi... waise hi'.

उसने दवा को बिना चबाए पानी के साथ गटक लिया।

He gulped the medicine with water without chewing it.

Adverbial phrase 'bina chabae'.

फिल्म के दौरान उसने सारा पॉपकॉर्न गटक लिया।

He gulped down all the popcorn during the movie.

Use of 'ke dauran' (during).

वह इतनी जल्दी बोलता है जैसे शब्द गटक रहा हो।

He speaks so fast as if he is gulping words.

Simile with 'jaise'.

लेखक ने समाज की बुराइयों को गटकने वाले पात्र का वर्णन किया है।

The author has described a character who gulps down society's evils.

Complex participial phrase 'gatakne wale'.

उसने अपनी पूरी संपत्ति जुए में गटक ली।

He gulped down (lost) his entire property in gambling.

Figurative use for loss.

बिना सोचे-समझे जानकारी गटकना मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए बुरा है।

Gulping information without thinking is bad for mental health.

Abstract usage of the verb.

उसने अपनी सफलता का सारा श्रेय खुद ही गटक लिया।

He gulped all the credit for the success himself.

Metaphorical use for taking credit.

जैसे-जैसे वह बूढ़ा हुआ, उसकी यादें धुंधली होकर समय गटकने लगा।

As he aged, his memories blurred and time began to gulp them.

Poetic/Literary usage.

उसने कड़वे सच को एक घूँट में गटकने का फैसला किया।

He decided to gulp the bitter truth in one draft.

Infinitive 'gatakne ka faisla'.

व्यापारी ने छोटे प्रतिद्वंद्वियों का सारा मुनाफा गटक लिया।

The businessman gulped all the profits of the small competitors.

Business context.

उसकी आँखों में एक ऐसी प्यास थी जैसे वह पूरी दुनिया गटक जाना चाहता हो।

There was a thirst in his eyes as if he wanted to gulp down the whole world.

Hyperbolic expression.

सत्ता की भूख ने उसे ऐसा बना दिया कि वह मानवीय संवेदनाओं को भी गटक गया।

The hunger for power made him such that he gulped even human sensibilities.

Highly abstract and philosophical usage.

आधुनिकता की इस अंधी दौड़ में हम अपनी संस्कृति को गटकते जा रहे हैं।

In this blind race of modernity, we are continuously gulping our culture.

Continuous aspect with 'te ja rahe hain'.

उसकी चुप्पी ऐसी थी जैसे वह अपने अंदर के सारे तूफानों को गटक गई हो।

Her silence was such as if she had gulped all the storms within her.

Complex subjunctive construction.

भ्रष्टाचार की इस दीमक ने देश की नींव को गटकना शुरू कर दिया है।

This termite of corruption has started gulping the foundation of the country.

Metaphorical personification.

उसने अपने डर को गटक लिया और मंच पर भाषण देने पहुँच गया।

He gulped his fear and went to deliver the speech on stage.

Psychological usage.

पूंजीवाद की लहर ने छोटे उद्योगों को गटकने में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ी।

The wave of capitalism left no stone unturned in gulping small industries.

Economic context with idiom 'kasar na chhodna'.

वह ज्ञान का ऐसा खोजी था कि पुस्तकालय की सारी किताबें गटक गया।

He was such a seeker of knowledge that he gulped all the books in the library.

Exaggeration for intense reading.

समय की धारा सब कुछ गटक लेती है, चाहे वह राजा हो या रंक।

The stream of time gulps everything, whether it be a king or a pauper.

Universal truth/Proverbial style.

Synonyme

निगलना पीना ढकोसना धौंसना हड़पना सुड़कना घूँट भरना पेट में डालना

Gegenteile

चुस्की लेना चबाना उगलना धीरे पीना

Häufige Kollokationen

एक बार में गटकना

पानी गटकना

दवा गटकना

जल्दी-जल्दी गटकना

सारा का सारा गटकना

बिना चबाए गटकना

पैसे गटकना

एक घूँट में गटकना

शरबत गटकना

चुपचाप गटकना

Häufige Phrasen

गटक जाना

— To finish something completely by gulping. It emphasizes the total consumption.

वह सारा हलवा गटक गया।

एक ही दम में गटकना

— To gulp something down in a single breath or without stopping.

उसने एक ही दम में लस्सी गटक ली।

दवा की तरह गटकना

— To gulp something quickly because it is unpleasant or necessary.

उसने कड़वे सच को दवा की तरह गटक लिया।

आँख बंद करके गटकना

— To gulp something blindly or without checking.

उसने आँख बंद करके पानी गटक लिया।

बिना स्वाद लिए गटकना

— To gulp something without tasting it, usually due to haste.

उसने बिना स्वाद लिए सारा जूस गटक लिया।

पूरी बोतल गटकना

— To gulp down an entire bottle of liquid.

वह पूरी बोतल एक साथ गटक गया।

मज़े से गटकना

— To gulp something with great enjoyment (often used ironically).

वह बड़े मज़े से ठंडी बीयर गटक रहा था।

चुपके से गटकना

— To gulp something secretly or stealthily.

उसने रसोई में जाकर चुपके से मलाई गटक ली।

गटकने की आवाज़

— The audible sound of gulping.

उसके गटकने की आवाज़ साफ सुनाई दे रही थी।

सब कुछ गटक लेना

— To consume or take everything for oneself.

लालची भाई ने सब कुछ गटक लिया।

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गटकना vs निगलना

Nigalna is more general/clinical (to swallow). Gatakna is about speed and sound (to gulp).

गटकना vs पीना

Peena is neutral (to drink). Gatakna is specific to manner (to drink fast).

गटकना vs पटकना

Patakna means to throw down with force. It sounds similar but has a totally different meaning.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"खून का घूँट गटकना"

— To suppress one's anger or endure an insult silently.

उसने अपने बॉस की डाँट सुनकर खून का घूँट गटक लिया।

Literary/Emotional

"पैसे गटक जाना"

— To embezzle or pocket money illegally.

ठेकेदार सारा बजट गटक गया।

Colloquial/Negative

"कड़वा घूँट गटकना"

— To accept an unpleasant reality or truth.

हारने के बाद उसे कड़वा घूँट गटकना पड़ा।

Common

"मलाई गटकना"

— To take the best part of something for oneself.

काम हमने किया और मलाई वह गटक गया।

Informal

"जहर का प्याला गटकना"

— To knowingly accept a very difficult or self-destructive situation.

उसने अपने परिवार के लिए जहर का प्याला गटक लिया।

Dramatic/Literary

"बात गटक जाना"

— To suppress a secret or not reveal what one knows.

वह सारी बात गटक गया और किसी को कुछ नहीं बताया।

Informal

"हवा गटकना"

— To be left with nothing; to fail completely.

इतनी मेहनत के बाद भी वह सिर्फ हवा गटकता रह गया।

Sarcastic

"सारा मुनाफ़ा गटकना"

— To take all the profits without sharing.

बड़ी कंपनियों ने सारा मुनाफ़ा गटक लिया।

Business/Informal

"आँसू गटकना"

— To hold back tears; to suffer in silence.

वह अपने आँसू गटककर मुस्कुराने लगी।

Poetic

"दुनिया गटकना"

— To be extremely ambitious or greedy.

वह तो पूरी दुनिया गटकना चाहता है।

Exaggerated

Leicht verwechselbar

गटकना vs निगलना (Nigalna)

Both involve the throat and swallowing.

Nigalna is the biological process of swallowing. Gatakna is the hurried, often noisy act of gulping. You nigal food after chewing; you gatak liquids or pills quickly.

उसने निवाला निगला (He swallowed the bite) vs उसने पानी गटका (He gulped the water).

गटकना vs ढकोसना (Dhakosna)

Both imply eating/drinking fast.

Dhakosna is more negative and implies greed or gluttony. Gatakna can be neutral (like for medicine or thirst).

वह शराब ढकोसता है (He guzzles alcohol).

गटकना vs सुड़कना (Sudakna)

Both are sound-based drinking verbs.

Sudakna is slurping (drawing in air with liquid). Gatakna is gulping (swallowing a large amount quickly).

चाय सुड़को मत (Don't slurp the tea).

गटकना vs फाँकना (Phaankna)

Both involve quick consumption.

Phaankna is specifically for powders or small dry items tossed into the mouth. Gatakna is for the swallow.

उसने चूर्ण फाँका (He tossed the powder in).

गटकना vs हड़पना (Hadapna)

Metaphorical overlap in 'taking' something.

Hadapna is 'to seize/usurp'. Gatakna (metaphorical) is 'to pocket/make disappear'.

उसने मेरी कुर्सी हड़प ली (He seized my position).

Satzmuster

Subject + Object + गटक गया।

राम पानी गटक गया।

Subject + ने + Object + गटक लिया।

उसने जूस गटक लिया।

बिना + Verb + Object + गटकना।

बिना रुके सारा दूध गटकना मुश्किल है।

Object + गटकने के बाद + Result.

दवा गटकने के बाद उसे आराम मिला।

Metaphorical Object + गटक जाना।

वह सारा अपमान गटक गया।

Subjunctive use with 'गटकना'.

मानो वह पूरी नदी गटक जाना चाहता हो।

Adverb + गटकना।

उसने चुपचाप दवा गटक ली।

Compound Verb with 'Saka'.

वह कड़वा सच नहीं गटक सका।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

गटक (The sound of gulping)

गटका (A swallow/gulp)

Verben

गटकना (To gulp)

गटकाना (To make someone gulp/to cause to swallow)

Adjektive

गटका हुआ (Gulped/Swallowed)

Verwandt

निगलना

घूँट

गला

प्यास

जल्दी

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frequency

Common in daily spoken Hindi and informal writing.

Häufige Fehler

Using it for hot drinks. → using 'Chuski lena'.
You cannot gulp (gatakna) hot tea without burning yourself.
Forgetting 'ne' in the past tense. → उसने पानी गटका।
Gatakna is transitive, so 'ne' is required with the subject in past perfective.
Using it for large food items. → using 'Khana' or 'Chabana'.
Gatakna is for things you don't chew much. You can't 'gatak' a whole apple.
Confusing with 'Nigalna' in medical contexts. → using 'Nigalna'.
'Nigalna' is the formal/clinical term for swallowing. 'Gatakna' is too informal for a doctor's office.
Misgendering the verb in past tense. → उसने दवा गटकी (Feminine object).
The verb must agree with the object's gender in the 'ne' construction.

Tipps

Thirst Context

Always use 'गटकना' when you want to emphasize how thirsty someone was. It paints a much better picture than just saying they drank water.

Past Tense Agreement

Remember: 'उसने जूस गटका' but 'उसने दवा गटकी'. The verb ending changes based on the gender of the thing being gulped.

Retroflex T

Don't say it like the 't' in 'tea'. Say it like the 't' in 'button' (in some American accents) where the tongue hits the roof of the mouth.

Onomatopoeia

Remember the sound 'Gat-Gat'. If you can imagine that sound, you'll never forget the word 'Gatakna'.

Etiquette

Avoid using this word to describe your boss or a guest drinking, as it might sound like you are calling them ill-mannered.

Corruption

In political discussions, 'गटक जाना' is a powerful way to describe embezzlement of funds.

Pill Taking

When teaching someone how to take a pill in Hindi, use 'इसे गटक जाओ' (Gulp it down).

Street Food

Use it when eating Pani Puri with friends. It's the perfect word for that 'one-bite swallow' action.

Creative Writing

Use the compound form 'गटक गया' to show that a liquid disappeared instantly.

Audio Cues

Listen for the percussive 'T' and 'K' sounds in Hindi movies during drinking scenes.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of the word 'Gat-Gat'. When you drink fast, your throat says 'Gat-Gat'. So, the verb is Gatak-na.

Visuelle Assoziation

Visualize a cartoon character whose neck expands and makes a 'Gulp' sound as they finish a whole bottle of water in one go.

Word Web

Water Juice Medicine Speed Thirst Throat Sound Gulp

Herausforderung

Try to use 'गटकना' in three different tenses today: once for drinking water, once for taking a pill, and once for a greedy character in a story.

Wortherkunft

The word is of Deshaj (indigenous) origin in Hindi. It is onomatopoeic, derived from the sound 'gat-gat' made while drinking rapidly.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To make the sound 'gat' while swallowing.

Indo-Aryan

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful using this for people you respect; it can imply they lack manners.

Equivalent to 'chugging' in college culture or 'bolting' in British English.

Commonly used in Bollywood dialogues to show a character's desperation. Appears in 'Premchand' stories to describe the eating habits of poor or greedy characters. Used in modern Hindi rap songs to describe 'consuming' the competition.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Thirst

प्यास में गटकना
ठंडा पानी गटकना
एक बार में गटकना
गला सूखने पर गटकना

Medicine

गोली गटकना
दवा गटक लो
कड़वी दवा गटकना
पानी के साथ गटकना

Hurry

जल्दी में गटकना
बिना चबाए गटकना
बस के लिए गटकना
नाश्ता गटकना

Corruption/Greed

पैसे गटकना
फंड गटक जाना
सब कुछ गटकना
लालच में गटकना

Sports

एनर्जी ड्रिंक गटकना
मैदान पर गटकना
ब्रेक में गटकना
जल्दी से गटकना

Gesprächseinstiege

"क्या तुमने कभी एक सांस में पूरा गिलास पानी गटका है?"

"तुम दवा कैसे लेते हो, गटक कर या धीरे-धीरे?"

"क्या तुम्हें लगता है कि खाना गटकना सेहत के लिए बुरा है?"

"गोलगप्पे गटकने की प्रतियोगिता में कौन जीतेगा?"

"जब बहुत गर्मी होती है, तो क्या तुम ठंडा पानी गटकना पसंद करते हो?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

आज मैंने बहुत जल्दी में नाश्ता गटका क्योंकि...

एक बार जब मैं बहुत प्यासा था, मैंने...

क्या आपने कभी किसी को दूसरों का हक गटकते देखा है?

दवा गटकने का मेरा सबसे बुरा अनुभव...

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No, it's not recommended. Gatakna implies a large, fast swallow which would be painful with hot liquids. Use 'Chuski lena' (to sip) instead.

It can be. In a formal setting, gulping your drink is considered bad manners. Use it for informal situations or when describing extreme thirst.

Yes. 'Gatak gaya' emphasizes the suddenness or the fact that the drink is gone. 'Gatak liya' emphasizes that the person did it for themselves (like taking medicine).

Not really. Gatakna is for things that don't need much chewing. For a pizza, you would use 'Khana' or 'Thoosna' (stuffing).

The most direct opposite is 'Chuski lena' (to sip) or 'Ugalna' (to spit out).

No, it is a hard retroflex 'T' (ट). Your tongue should touch the roof of your mouth.

Yes, it is very common to say 'Dawa gatak lo' (Gulp the medicine).

You say 'Usne gataka' (उसने गटका).

Yes, authors use it to describe characters who are crude, greedy, or in a desperate state.

Metaphorically, yes. It can mean to pocket money or resources quickly and secretly.

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