खेदजनक in 30 Sekunden
- Khedjanak is a formal Hindi adjective meaning 'regrettable' or 'unfortunate'.
- It is used for situations, news, and official statements rather than personal feelings.
- The word comes from Sanskrit 'Khed' (regret) and 'Janak' (causing).
- It is a key word for B2-level learners to sound professional and objective.
The Hindi word खेदजनक (Khedjanak) is an evocative adjective derived from the Sanskrit roots 'Khed' (meaning regret, sorrow, or grief) and 'Janak' (meaning producer or creator). When combined, the word literally translates to 'that which produces regret' or 'regrettable.' In the landscape of Hindi vocabulary, this word occupies a formal and sophisticated space, typically used to describe situations, events, or behaviors that are not just sad, but specifically evoke a sense of disappointment or a feeling that things should have transpired differently. It is the linguistic equivalent of the English word 'regrettable' or 'deplorable' in certain contexts, carrying a weight of official or solemn acknowledgement of an unfortunate circumstance.
- Formal Acknowledgement
- Used by officials or organizations to express regret over an error or an unfortunate incident without necessarily taking personal emotional blame.
- Social Commentary
- Commonly found in editorials or news reports to describe social trends or political actions that are viewed as disappointing or shameful.
उनकी हार का मुख्य कारण अनुशासन की कमी थी, जो कि अत्यंत खेदजनक है। (The main reason for their defeat was a lack of discipline, which is extremely regrettable.)
Understanding the nuance of 'Khedjanak' requires recognizing its distance from 'Dukhad' (sad). While 'Dukhad' is a general term for anything that causes pain or sorrow, 'Khedjanak' implies an element of 'Khed' (regret). It suggests that the situation was avoidable or that it represents a lapse in standard or expectation. For instance, a natural disaster is 'Dukhad' (sad), but a train accident caused by human error is 'Khedjanak' (regrettable). This distinction is vital for B2-level learners who are moving beyond basic emotions into the realm of evaluative language.
यह खेदजनक है कि हमें यह परियोजना बंद करनी पड़ रही है। (It is regrettable that we have to close this project.)
In contemporary Hindi, you will frequently encounter this word in news broadcasts, particularly when a spokesperson is addressing a controversy or a failure. It serves as a shield of formality, allowing the speaker to acknowledge the gravity of a situation without using overly emotional or colloquial language. It is a word of the 'intellect' as much as it is a word of 'emotion.' It signals to the listener that the speaker is aware of the negative impact of the situation and deems it unworthy of the expected standards.
- News Context
- Reporting on diplomatic failures or economic downturns.
दोनों देशों के बीच बढ़ता तनाव विश्व शांति के लिए खेदजनक है। (The increasing tension between the two countries is regrettable for world peace.)
Using खेदजनक (Khedjanak) correctly involves placing it as a predicate adjective or an attributive adjective to describe a noun that represents an event, a decision, or a state of affairs. Because it is a formal word, it pairs well with intensifiers like 'अत्यंत' (atyant - extremely), 'बेहद' (behad - immensely), or 'बड़ा' (bada - great/very). It rarely describes people directly; rather, it describes their actions or the results of those actions.
आपका व्यवहार कल की सभा में काफी खेदजनक था। (Your behavior in yesterday's meeting was quite regrettable.)
When constructing sentences, remember that 'Khedjanak' is an unvarying adjective in terms of gender and number because it ends in a consonant (though the 'ak' suffix is masculine in origin, in modern usage it functions stably). It usually follows the subject it describes or precedes the noun it qualifies. For example, 'खेदजनक घटना' (regrettable incident) or 'यह घटना खेदजनक है' (this incident is regrettable). The word carries a tone of 'official sorrow,' making it perfect for written correspondence.
- Attributive Use
- Directly before the noun: 'खेदजनक स्थिति' (A regrettable situation).
- Predicative Use
- After the noun with a helping verb: 'यह निर्णय खेदजनक है' (This decision is regrettable).
आतंकवादी हमला एक खेदजनक और कायराना कृत्य है। (The terrorist attack is a regrettable and cowardly act.)
Furthermore, 'Khedjanak' is often used to introduce a disappointing fact. Phrases like 'यह खेदजनक है कि...' (It is regrettable that...) function as a polite but firm way to point out a failure or a negative outcome. This structure is essential for formal debate or academic writing in Hindi. It allows the speaker to frame the upcoming information within a context of disapproval or mourning for a lost opportunity.
यह खेदजनक है कि शिक्षा के स्तर में गिरावट आ रही है। (It is regrettable that the standard of education is falling.)
In the real world, you won't typically hear खेदजनक (Khedjanak) at a casual tea stall or during a friendly cricket match. Instead, it is the language of the 'Samachar' (news), the 'Samsad' (Parliament), and 'Karyalaya' (office) documents. If you tune into DD News or Rajya Sabha TV, you will hear politicians using it to critique the opposition's policies or to express sympathy for victims of an accident. It provides a level of gravitas that everyday words like 'bura' (bad) or 'dukh' (sadness) simply cannot provide.
रेल्वे मंत्री ने दुर्घटना को खेदजनक बताते हुए जांच के आदेश दिए। (The Railway Minister, calling the accident regrettable, ordered an investigation.)
You will also find it in the 'Letters to the Editor' section of Hindi newspapers like *Dainik Jagran* or *Navbharat Times*. Citizens use it to express their frustration with public services. For example, 'शहर की सड़कों की हालत खेदजनक है' (The condition of the city's roads is regrettable). In this context, it carries a tone of 'this is shameful and needs to be fixed.' It is a word of civil protest and refined complaint.
- Official Statements
- Press releases from the Ministry of External Affairs often use this to describe international incidents.
- Legal/Judicial Settings
- Judges may describe a delay in justice as 'khedjanak' in their written judgments.
अदालत ने पुलिस की देरी को खेदजनक माना। (The court considered the police's delay regrettable.)
Literature and high-level essays also employ 'Khedjanak' to discuss the loss of values or the decline of culture. It is a tool for the intellectual to express a sophisticated form of mourning for what has been lost or what has gone wrong in society. If you are reading a book on history or sociology in Hindi, 'Khedjanak' will be your guide to identifying the author's critical perspective on past events.
The most frequent mistake learners make with खेदजनक (Khedjanak) is using it in overly personal or casual situations. For example, if you drop your ice cream, saying 'यह खेदजनक है' (This is regrettable) would sound bizarrely formal and almost robotic. In such a case, 'अरे यार, बहुत बुरा हुआ' (Oh man, that's bad) is more appropriate. 'Khedjanak' requires a certain level of objective distance or professional gravity.
❌ मुझे खेदजनक लग रहा है। (I am feeling regrettable - Incorrect usage.)
Another mistake is confusing 'Khedjanak' with 'Khed' (the noun). You *feel* 'Khed' (मुझे खेद है - I have regret/I am sorry), but an *event* is 'Khedjanak'. You cannot 'be' Khedjanak yourself as a person; only your actions or situations can be described this way. Remember: 'Khed' is the internal feeling, 'Khedjanak' is the external quality of the situation.
- Person vs. Situation
- Correct: 'स्थिति खेदजनक है' (The situation is regrettable). Incorrect: 'मैं खेदजनक हूँ' (I am regrettable).
- Emotional Depth
- Do not use it for deep personal tragedies like the death of a loved one. Use 'दुखद' (dukhad) or 'शोककुल' (shok-kul) instead. 'Khedjanak' implies a mistake or a disappointment, not necessarily profound grief.
✅ यह खेदजनक है कि आप समय पर नहीं आ सके। (It is regrettable that you couldn't come on time.)
Lastly, avoid using it with very positive words in a sarcastic way unless you are an advanced speaker. While sarcasm exists in Hindi, 'Khedjanak' is so formal that sarcasm can sometimes be lost or misinterpreted as a genuine, stiff complaint. Stick to its literal meaning of 'regrettable' until you are very comfortable with Hindi registers.
To truly master खेदजनक (Khedjanak), you must see how it sits alongside its synonyms. Each has a slightly different 'flavor' and register. Understanding these will help you choose the precise word for your context.
- दुखद (Dukhad)
- More emotional and general. Used for anything sad, from a movie to a tragedy. 'Khedjanak' is more formal and implies a 'regrettable error.'
- अफसोसनाक (Afsosnak)
- This is the Urdu-origin equivalent. It is very common in spoken Hindi and Bollywood. It feels slightly more 'heartfelt' or 'poetic' than the Sanskrit-heavy 'Khedjanak.'
- शोचनीय (Shochniya)
- Meaning 'pitiable' or 'concerning.' This is even more formal than 'Khedjanak' and is used to describe a state that is so bad it requires serious thought or concern (e.g., 'the pitiable condition of the poor').
मैच का परिणाम अफसोसनाक था। (The match result was regrettable/unfortunate - slightly more casual/emotional than Khedjanak.)
When deciding between 'Khedjanak' and 'Afsosnak,' consider your audience. In a government report or a formal Hindi essay, 'Khedjanak' is superior. In a conversation with a friend or a more 'Hindustani' (Hindi-Urdu mix) setting, 'Afsosnak' sounds more natural. If you want to emphasize that a situation is not just regrettable but actually 'shameful' or 'pathetic,' move toward 'Shochniya.'
मरीज की हालत अत्यंत चिंताजनक है। (The patient's condition is extremely worrying - Note the same 'janak' suffix!)
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The suffix '-janak' is incredibly versatile in Hindi. You can attach it to many nouns to create adjectives describing what those nouns produce. For example, 'Santosh' (satisfaction) + 'janak' = 'Santoshjanak' (satisfactory).
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a hard 'k' (it should be aspirated).
- Pronouncing 'janak' as 'jay-nak' (it should be 'juh-nuk').
- Missing the dental 'd' (tip of tongue against teeth).
- Treating it as two separate words 'Khed' and 'Janak' with a long pause.
- Changing the 'a' in 'janak' to an 'o' sound.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Common in newspapers, so high reading importance.
Essential for formal essays and professional emails.
Used in formal speeches, less in daily chat.
Frequently heard in news broadcasts.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Suffix -janak
Adding -janak to a noun to create an adjective (e.g., Ashajanak - hopeful).
Adjective Invariance
Khedja
Beispiele nach Niveau
यह खेदजनक है।
This is regrettable.
Simple subject-adjective-verb structure.
आज की खबर खेदजनक है।
Today's news is regrettable.
Using 'khedjanak' to describe 'khabar' (news).
आपका जाना खेदजनक है।
Your leaving is regrettable.
Describing an action as regrettable.
यह बहुत खेदजनक बात है।
This is a very regrettable thing.
Using 'bahut' (very) as an intensifier.
खेदजनक घटना हुई।
A regrettable incident happened.
Attributive use before the noun 'ghatna'.
परिणाम खेदजनक रहा।
The result was regrettable.
Describing the outcome of an event.
वहाँ जाना खेदजनक था।
Going there was regrettable.
Past tense usage with 'tha'.
यह स्थिति खेदजनक है।
This situation is regrettable.
Describing 'sthiti' (situation).
परीक्षा में फेल होना खेदजनक है।
Failing in the exam is regrettable.
Describing a specific failure.
यह खेदजनक है कि आप बीमार हैं।
It is regrettable that you are ill.
Using the 'It is regrettable that...' structure.
आपका व्यवहार अत्यंत खेदजनक था।
Your behavior was extremely regrettable.
Using 'atyant' for emphasis.
हमें यह खेदजनक समाचार मिला।
We received this regrettable news.
Attributive adjective describing 'samachar'.
पेड़ काटना एक खेदजनक काम है।
Cutting trees is a regrettable act.
Expressing a moral opinion.
यह खेदजनक है कि बस छूट गई।
It is regrettable that the bus was missed.
Formal regret for a minor inconvenience.
उसकी हार खेदजनक थी।
His defeat was regrettable.
Describing a loss.
यह एक खेदजनक भूल थी।
This was a regrettable mistake.
Using 'bhool' (mistake) with the adjective.
पर्यावरण का प्रदूषण एक खेदजनक समस्या है।
Environmental pollution is a regrettable problem.
Describing a social issue.
यह खेदजनक है कि युवा किताबों से दूर हो रहे हैं।
It is regrettable that youth are moving away from books.
Complex sentence with a clause.
कंपनी का बंद होना कर्मचारियों के लिए खेदजनक है।
The closing of the company is regrettable for the employees.
Using 'ke liye' (for) to show impact.
यह अत्यंत खेदजनक है कि भ्रष्टाचार बढ़ रहा है।
It is extremely regrettable that corruption is increasing.
Formal social critique.
उनकी बातों में सच्चाई न होना खेदजनक है।
The lack of truth in their words is regrettable.
Describing an abstract quality (lack of truth).
यह खेदजनक है कि हम समय पर समझौता नहीं कर सके।
It is regrettable that we could not reach an agreement in time.
Professional context.
ऐसी महान कला का नष्ट होना खेदजनक है।
The destruction of such great art is regrettable.
Using 'n नष्ट होना' (destruction).
शहर की सड़कों की खेदजनक स्थिति को सुधारना होगा।
The regrettable condition of the city's roads must be improved.
Using the adjective within a complex subject phrase.
राजनीति में गिरता स्तर लोकतंत्र के लिए खेदजनक है।
The falling standards in politics are regrettable for democracy.
B2 level abstract vocabulary.
यह खेदजनक है कि वैज्ञानिक चेतना का अभाव अभी भी बना हुआ है।
It is regrettable that the lack of scientific temper still persists.
Academic/Intellectual tone.
दोनों देशों के बीच वार्ता का विफल होना विश्व शांति के लिए खेदजनक है।
The failure of talks between the two countries is regrettable for world peace.
Diplomatic context.
ऐतिहासिक स्मारकों की अनदेखी करना एक खेदजनक प्रवृत्ति है।
Ignoring historical monuments is a regrettable trend.
Describing a 'pravritti' (trend/tendency).
यह अत्यंत खेदजनक है कि न्याय मिलने में इतना विलंब होता है।
It is extremely regrettable that there is such a delay in getting justice.
Legal/Social critique.
लेखक ने समाज की खेदजनक विडंबनाओं पर प्रकाश डाला है।
The author has highlighted the regrettable ironies of society.
Literary analysis context.
संसाधनों का दुरुपयोग भविष्य की पीढ़ियों के लिए खेदजनक होगा।
The misuse of resources will be regrettable for future generations.
Future tense with 'hoga'.
यह खेदजनक है कि मानवता आज भी युद्धों में उलझी हुई है।
It is regrettable that humanity is still entangled in wars.
Global philosophical statement.
सांस्कृतिक मूल्यों का यह क्षरण अत्यंत खेदजनक और चिंतनीय है।
This erosion of cultural values is extremely regrettable and concerning.
Pairing with 'chintaniya' (concerning).
यह खेदजनक है कि बौद्धिक विमर्श का स्थान अब शोर-शराबे ने ले लिया है।
It is regrettable that noise has now taken the place of intellectual discourse.
High-level metaphorical language.
प्रशासनिक उदासीनता के कारण योजना का विफल होना खेदजनक है।
The failure of the scheme due to administrative apathy is regrettable.
Using 'udasinta' (apathy).
यह तथ्य खेदजनक है कि हम अपनी जड़ों को भूलते जा रहे हैं।
The fact is regrettable that we are gradually forgetting our roots.
Abstract cultural critique.
न्यायालय ने इस घटना को सभ्य समाज के लिए खेदजनक करार दिया।
The court termed this incident regrettable for a civilized society.
Official judicial phrasing.
यह खेदजनक है कि तकनीकी प्रगति के बावजूद गरीबी कम नहीं हुई।
It is regrettable that despite technical progress, poverty did not decrease.
Socio-economic analysis.
संवादहीनता की यह स्थिति किसी भी रिश्ते के लिए खेदजनक होती है।
This state of lack of communication is regrettable for any relationship.
Psychological/Relational context.
उनका यह बयान उनकी गरिमा के प्रतिकूल और खेदजनक है।
This statement of theirs is contrary to their dignity and regrettable.
Formal personal critique.
मानवीय संवेदनाओं का यह ह्रास इक्कीसवीं सदी की सबसे खेदजनक त्रासदी है।
This decline of human sensibilities is the most regrettable tragedy of the 21st century.
Superlative and philosophical.
यह अत्यंत खेदजनक है कि सत्य को अक्सर सत्ता के गलियारों में दबा दिया जाता है।
It is extremely regrettable that truth is often suppressed in the corridors of power.
Political/Metaphorical.
भाषा की शुद्धता का लोप होना साहित्य प्रेमियों के लिए खेदजनक विषय है।
The disappearance of linguistic purity is a regrettable subject for literature lovers.
Linguistic/Academic focus.
यह खेदजनक है कि वैश्विक मंच पर अभी भी दोहरे मापदंड अपनाए जाते हैं।
It is regrettable that double standards are still adopted on the global stage.
International relations critique.
नैतिकता का यह पतन समाज की नींव के लिए खेदजनक संकेत है।
This fall of morality is a regrettable sign for the foundation of society.
Metaphorical social analysis.
यह खेदजनक है कि विकास की अंधी दौड़ में हम प्रकृति को पीछे छोड़ आए हैं।
It is regrettable that in the blind race for development, we have left nature behind.
Environmental philosophy.
इतिहास की ऐसी महत्वपूर्ण कड़ियों का ओझल होना शोधकर्ताओं के लिए खेदजनक है।
The vanishing of such important links of history is regrettable for researchers.
Scholarly context.
यह खेदजनक है कि आज के दौर में तर्क से अधिक भावनाओं को महत्व दिया जा रहा है।
It is regrettable that in today's era, more importance is being given to emotions than logic.
Contemporary social commentary.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— It is regrettable that... (Used to introduce bad news).
यह खेदजनक है कि आप फेल हो गए।
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To voice/express regret (similar to prakat karna).
उन्होंने अपनी अनुपस्थिति पर खेद व्यक्त किया।
Formal— A wave of regret (often used in news).
उनकी मृत्यु से देश में खेद की लहर दौड़ गई।
LiteraryWortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Khed' as 'Head' (because regret is in your head) and 'Janak' as 'Generator'. So, it's a 'Head-Regret Generator'.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a formal letter with a big red stamp that says 'REGRETTABLE'. That stamp is 'Khedjanak'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to find three things in today's news that you can describe as 'Khedjanak'. Write them down in Hindi.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Sanskrit roots. 'Kheda' (खेद) comes from the root 'khid' meaning to be depressed, weary, or sorrowful. 'Janaka' (जनक) comes from 'jan' meaning to give birth or produce.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: That which causes weariness or mental pain.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)Kultureller Kontext
It is a safe, polite word. However, using it for a very personal tragedy (like a death) can seem cold or distant.
It is very similar to the English use of 'regrettable' in political apologies or corporate statements.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
News Reporting
- खेदजनक समाचार
- खेदजनक घटना
- अत्यंत खेदजनक
- खेदजनक बताया
Formal Apologies
- खेदजनक भूल
- खेद प्रकट करना
- यह खेदजनक है कि
- गहरा खेद
Social Criticism
- खेदजनक स्थिति
- खेदजनक गिरावट
- खेदजनक प्रवृत्ति
- खेदजनक तथ्य
Academic Writing
- खेदजनक पहलू
- खेदजनक विडंबना
- खेदजनक परिणाम
- खेदजनक अभाव
Legal/Official Matters
- खेदजनक विलंब
- खेदजनक निर्णय
- खेदजनक कृत्य
- खेदजनक माना
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आपको नहीं लगता कि आजकल की राजनीति काफी खेदजनक हो गई है?"
"यह खेदजनक है कि हमें यह पुरानी इमारत गिरानी पड़ रही है, आपका क्या विचार है?"
"कल की घटना के बारे में आपका क्या कहना है? क्या वह खेदजनक नहीं थी?"
"यह खेदजनक है कि लोग अब पत्र नहीं लिखते। क्या आप सहमत हैं?"
"शहर की सफाई व्यवस्था की खेदजनक स्थिति पर आपकी क्या राय है?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
आज आपके साथ कौन सी ऐसी बात हुई जिसे आप 'खेदजनक' कहेंगे? विस्तार से लिखें।
अपने देश की किसी एक सामाजिक समस्या के बारे में लिखें जो आपको अत्यंत खेदजनक लगती है।
क्या कभी आपके किसी 'खेदजनक' निर्णय ने आपको कुछ बड़ा सिखाया? वह कहानी साझा करें।
अगर आपको किसी सरकारी विभाग को पत्र लिखना हो, तो आप उनकी 'खेदजनक' सेवाओं की शिकायत कैसे करेंगे?
इतिहास की किसी एक घटना का वर्णन करें जिसे आप सबसे अधिक खेदजनक मानते हैं और क्यों?
Summary
Use 'खेदजनक' (Khedjanak) to describe disappointing events or formal mistakes. Example: 'यह खेदजनक है कि आप नहीं आ सके' (It is regrettable that you couldn't come).
- Khedjanak is a formal Hindi adjective meaning 'regrettable' or 'unfortunate'.
- It is used for situations, news, and official statements rather than personal feelings.
- The word comes from Sanskrit 'Khed' (regret) and 'Janak' (causing).
- It is a key word for B2-level learners to sound professional and objective.
Beispiel
यह एक खेदजनक घटना थी।
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आभार
B1Dankbarkeit oder Erkenntlichkeit. 'Ich bin Ihnen dankbar' heißt 'Main aapka aabhari hoon'.
आभारी
A2Dankbar, verbunden. Ein formeller Ausdruck für tiefe Dankbarkeit im Hindi.
आभारी होना
A2Dankbar sein; Wertschätzung für etwas Erhaltenes empfinden.
आभार सहित
B1Mit Dankbarkeit; ein formeller Ausdruck, der häufig in Geschäftsbriefen verwendet wird.
आभारपूर्वक
B2Gratefully, thankfully, or with appreciation.
आभास होना
B1Eine Ahnung haben; etwas vage wahrnehmen. Zum Beispiel: 'Ich hatte eine Vorahnung von der Gefahr.'
आग्रह
B1Insistence, earnest request; persistent demanding.
आघात
B1Schock, Trauma, Schlag. 'Die Nachricht war ein Schock (aaghat).' / 'Ein Schlag (aaghat) gegen die Demokratie.'
आघात लगना
B1To be shocked; to be traumatized.
आघात पहुँचना
B1Tief erschüttert oder traumatisiert sein durch ein schwerwiegendes Ereignis.
