लुप्तप्राय
लुप्तप्राय in 30 Sekunden
- Luptapray means 'endangered' or 'almost vanished'.
- It is a formal adjective used for animals, plants, and languages.
- It comes from Sanskrit roots 'Lupt' (vanished) and 'Pray' (almost).
- It is different from 'Vilupt', which means 'extinct' (already gone).
The Hindi word लुप्तप्राय (Luptapray) is a sophisticated adjective primarily used to describe something that is on the verge of disappearing or becoming extinct. In the context of biology and ecology, it is the direct equivalent of the English word 'endangered.' However, its utility extends far beyond just animals; it is frequently applied to languages, traditions, ancient manuscripts, and even specific cultural practices that are fading away due to modernization or neglect. The word is a compound of two Sanskrit-derived elements: 'लुप्त' (Lupt), meaning vanished or hidden, and 'प्राय' (Pray), meaning almost or mostly. Thus, literally, it translates to 'almost vanished.'
- Biological Context
- When scientists or environmentalists talk about the Bengal Tiger or the One-horned Rhino, they use 'लुप्तप्राय' to signify that without immediate intervention, these species will cease to exist. It is the label for the 'Endangered' category in the IUCN Red List translations in Hindi.
- Linguistic Context
- India is home to hundreds of dialects. Many tribal languages that lack a written script and are spoken by only a few elders are described as 'लुप्तप्राय भाषाएँ' (endangered languages). This usage highlights a cultural emergency rather than a biological one.
- Cultural Context
- Traditional art forms, such as specific styles of weaving or folk singing that the younger generation is not picking up, are often lamented in Hindi editorials as 'लुप्तप्राय कला' (endangered art).
जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण ध्रुवीय भालू अब एक लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति बन गए हैं।
— Due to climate change, polar bears have now become an endangered species.
Understanding the nuance of लुप्तप्राय requires distinguishing it from 'विलुप्त' (Vilupt), which means 'extinct.' While 'विलुप्त' implies that the subject is already gone (like dinosaurs), 'लुप्तप्राय' carries a sense of urgency and a call to action—it implies that there is still a window of time to save what is being lost. In formal Hindi news broadcasts (like DD News or BBC Hindi), you will hear this word in segments dedicated to the environment or heritage conservation. It is a 'high-register' word, meaning it sounds more academic and serious than saying 'खतरे में' (in danger).
हमें अपनी लुप्तप्राय बोलियों को बचाने के लिए ठोस कदम उठाने होंगे।
— We must take concrete steps to save our endangered dialects.
Using लुप्तप्राय correctly involves placing it immediately before the noun it describes, or using it as a predicate adjective following a noun and a linking verb. Because it is a formal term, it is most at home in written reports, speeches, and educational settings. It communicates a high level of concern and professional observation.
- As an Attributive Adjective
- Here, it comes directly before the noun. Example: 'लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियाँ' (Endangered species). This is the most common way to see it in scientific literature.
- As a Predicative Adjective
- Here, it follows the noun. Example: 'यह पौधा अब लुप्तप्राय है' (This plant is now endangered). This structure is useful for making statements of fact.
सरकार ने लुप्तप्राय वन्यजीवों के शिकार पर कड़ा प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है।
— The government has imposed a strict ban on the hunting of endangered wildlife.
In a sentence, you can enhance the meaning by using adverbs like 'अत्यधिक' (extremely) or 'तेजी से' (rapidly). For instance, 'यह पक्षी तेजी से लुप्तप्राय हो रहा है' (This bird is rapidly becoming endangered). This adds a temporal dimension to the adjective, showing the process of decline. When discussing abstract concepts like 'honesty' or 'values,' writers sometimes use 'लुप्तप्राय' metaphorically to lament a moral decline in society, though this is less common than its environmental usage.
संग्रहालय में कई लुप्तप्राय पांडुलिपियों का संरक्षण किया जा रहा है।
— Several endangered manuscripts are being preserved in the museum.
When writing about history, you might say: 'इतिहासकारों का मानना है कि यह संस्कृति अब लुप्तप्राय है' (Historians believe that this culture is now endangered). This shows how the word acts as a bridge between the present and a potential future where the subject is gone. It is almost always used with a tone of melancholy or scientific urgency.
You are unlikely to hear लुप्तप्राय in a casual conversation at a vegetable market or a Bollywood party. It is a word of the 'intellectual' and 'official' spheres. If you watch Hindi news channels like Rajya Sabha TV (now Sansad TV) or read Hindi newspapers like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'The Hindu (Hindi edition)', you will encounter it frequently in editorials about the environment, climate change, and tribal rights.
- In Wildlife Documentaries
- Narrators in the Hindi dubbed versions of National Geographic or Discovery Channel use this word constantly. 'यह लुप्तप्राय चीता अपनी उत्तरजीविता के लिए संघर्ष कर रहा है' (This endangered cheetah is struggling for its survival).
- In Academic Lectures
- Professors of Environmental Science or Sociology use 'लुप्तप्राय' when discussing the loss of biodiversity or the homogenization of global culture.
आज की गोष्ठी का मुख्य विषय लुप्तप्राय जड़ी-बूटियों का संरक्षण है।
— The main topic of today's seminar is the conservation of endangered medicinal herbs.
Another place you'll find it is in government circulars and NGOs' reports. For example, the 'Wild Life Protection Act' in Hindi uses 'लुप्तप्राय' to categorize animals that receive the highest level of legal protection. If you are preparing for exams like the UPSC (Civil Services) in Hindi medium, this is a keyword you must master. It signals that the speaker is educated and well-versed in formal Hindi vocabulary.
यह फिल्म एक लुप्तप्राय जनजाति के संघर्ष की कहानी है।
— This film is the story of the struggle of an endangered tribe.
Even advanced learners of Hindi sometimes stumble when using लुप्तप्राय. The most frequent error is confusing it with its cousin, 'विलुप्त' (Vilupt). While they look similar and share the root 'लुप्त', their meanings are functionally different in a way that can lead to significant factual errors.
- Mistaking 'Endangered' for 'Extinct'
- Saying 'डायनासोर लुप्तप्राय हैं' (Dinosaurs are endangered) is factually wrong. Since they no longer exist, you must use 'विलुप्त' (extinct). Conversely, saying 'बाघ विलुप्त हैं' (Tigers are extinct) is also wrong because they still exist, albeit in small numbers—they are 'लुप्तप्राय'.
- Overusing it for 'Rare'
- Learners often use 'लुप्तप्राय' for anything that is hard to find. For a rare book that is still in print but just hard to locate, 'दुर्लभ' (Durlabh) is better. 'लुप्तप्राय' implies the *possibility of permanent loss* of the species or category.
गलत: वह एक लुप्तप्राय अभिनेता है। (Wrong: He is an endangered actor.)
सही: वह एक विस्मृत अभिनेता है। (Right: He is a forgotten actor.)
Another mistake is grammatical. Because it's a long, Sanskritized word, learners sometimes try to use it as a noun. Remember, लुप्तप्राय is an adjective. You cannot say 'उसने लुप्तप्राय को देखा' (He saw the endangered). You must say 'उसने एक लुप्तप्राय पक्षी को देखा' (He saw an endangered bird). Always pair it with a noun or use it to describe one.
Finally, ensure the pronunciation of the 'प्राय' (pray) part. It rhymes with 'sky' (if you pronounce it as 'praay'). Some learners mispronounce it as 'pri-ya', which changes the meaning entirely (Priya means beloved). Accuracy in vowels is key to being understood in formal Hindi.
While लुप्तप्राय is the most precise term for 'endangered,' Hindi offers several synonyms and related terms depending on the level of formality and the specific context of the 'danger' involved.
- संकटग्रस्त (Sankatgrast)
- Meaning 'crisis-ridden' or 'in danger.' This is often used interchangeably with लुप्तप्राय in environmental contexts. If a species is 'संकटग्रस्त,' it is under threat. It sounds slightly more urgent and 'troubled' than the clinical 'लुप्तप्राय'.
- खतरे में (Khatre mein)
- Literally 'in danger.' This is the common man's way of saying something is endangered. 'शेर खतरे में हैं' (Lions are in danger) is much more likely to be heard in a village or a casual conversation than the formal 'शेर लुप्तप्राय हैं'.
- विलोपशील (Vilopsheel)
- Meaning 'tending towards extinction.' This is a very academic term, even more so than लुप्तप्राय. You will find this in high-level research papers or botanical studies.
तुलना: 'दुर्लभ' (Rare) vs 'लुप्तप्राय' (Endangered)
नीला हीरा दुर्लभ है, लेकिन गौरैया अब लुप्तप्राय होती जा रही है।
When choosing between these words, consider your audience. If you are writing a poem or a story about a fading memory, 'ओझल होता हुआ' (becoming faint/disappearing) might be more poetic. If you are writing a news report about the Great Indian Bustard, 'लुप्तप्राय' is the standard professional choice. Understanding these gradations allows you to express 'loss' with precision.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The suffix '-pray' is also found in the word 'Prāyadvīpa' (Peninsula), which literally means 'almost an island' (Pray + Dvipa).
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing it as 'Lupat-pray' (adding a vowel between p and t).
- Pronouncing 'Pray' as 'Priya' (beloved).
- Making the 'u' too long like 'Loo-ptapray'.
- Missing the 'y' sound at the end.
- Stress on the first syllable 'Lup'.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Requires knowledge of Sanskrit-derived compound words.
Spelling the 'pt' cluster and 'pray' suffix correctly is tricky.
Pronunciation of 'Luptapray' needs practice to sound natural.
Easily recognizable in formal broadcasts once learned.
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Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Adjective placement
लुप्तप्राय (Adj) + बाघ (Noun)
Invariable adjectives
लुप्तप्राय remains same for 'बाघ' (M) and 'भाषा' (F).
Compound word formation
Lupt + Pray = Luptapray.
Postposition effect
लुप्तप्राय जानवरों (Oblique plural) + के लिए.
Nominalization
Turning it into a concept: 'लुप्तप्रायता' (Endangered-ness).
Beispiele nach Niveau
बाघ एक लुप्तप्राय जानवर है।
The tiger is an endangered animal.
Simple subject-adjective-noun structure.
यह पक्षी लुप्तप्राय है।
This bird is endangered.
Using 'this' (यह) with the adjective.
लुप्तप्राय जानवरों को बचाओ।
Save endangered animals.
Imperative sentence.
पांडा लुप्तप्राय है।
The panda is endangered.
Subject is a specific animal.
क्या यह पेड़ लुप्तप्राय है?
Is this tree endangered?
Simple question format.
भारत में कई लुप्तप्राय जीव हैं।
There are many endangered creatures in India.
Using 'many' (कई) with the plural.
लुप्तप्राय मतलब खतरे में।
Endangered means in danger.
Defining the word simply.
हाथी अब लुप्तप्राय हो रहे हैं।
Elephants are now becoming endangered.
Present continuous tense.
हमें लुप्तप्राय जानवरों की मदद करनी चाहिए।
We should help endangered animals.
Using 'should' (चाहिए).
यह एक बहुत ही लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति है।
This is a very endangered species.
Adding an intensifier 'very' (बहुत ही).
लुप्तप्राय पौधों को पानी दो।
Water the endangered plants.
Direct object with 'ko'.
जंगल कटने से जानवर लुप्तप्राय हो जाते हैं।
Animals become endangered because of deforestation.
Cause and effect sentence.
क्या आप लुप्तप्राय पक्षियों के बारे में जानते हैं?
Do you know about endangered birds?
Using 'about' (के बारे में).
रेड डाटा बुक में लुप्तप्राय जीवों के नाम हैं।
The Red Data Book has the names of endangered creatures.
Locative case (में).
लुप्तप्राय भाषाओं को सीखना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to learn endangered languages.
Infinitive as subject.
चिड़ियाघर में कुछ लुप्तप्राय जानवर हैं।
There are some endangered animals in the zoo.
Using 'some' (कुछ).
सरकार लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों के संरक्षण के लिए काम कर रही है।
The government is working for the conservation of endangered species.
Formal vocabulary like 'conservation' (संरक्षण).
प्रदूषण के कारण समुद्री जीव लुप्तप्राय हो रहे हैं।
Marine creatures are becoming endangered due to pollution.
Compound postposition 'due to' (के कारण).
लुप्तप्राय कलाओं को जीवित रखना हमारा कर्तव्य है।
It is our duty to keep endangered arts alive.
Abstract usage of the word.
वैज्ञानिक लुप्तप्राय जानवरों के प्रजनन पर शोध कर रहे हैं।
Scientists are researching the breeding of endangered animals.
Genitive case with 'breeding' (प्रजनन).
हिमालय में कई लुप्तप्राय जड़ी-बूटियाँ पाई जाती हैं।
Many endangered medicinal herbs are found in the Himalayas.
Passive voice construction (पाई जाती हैं).
अगर हम नहीं रुके, तो ये जानवर लुप्तप्राय से विलुप्त हो जाएंगे।
If we don't stop, these animals will go from endangered to extinct.
Conditional 'If...then' (अगर...तो).
लुप्तप्राय संस्कृति को बचाने के लिए त्योहार मनाना जरूरी है।
To save endangered culture, it is necessary to celebrate festivals.
Purpose clause with 'to save' (बचाने के लिए).
यह जंगल लुप्तप्राय बाघों का अंतिम घर है।
This forest is the last home of endangered tigers.
Superlative sense with 'last' (अंतिम).
औद्योगिकीकरण ने कई स्थानीय प्रजातियों को लुप्तप्राय बना दिया है।
Industrialization has made many local species endangered.
Perfective aspect (बना दिया है).
लुप्तप्राय भाषाओं का दस्तावेजीकरण करना अत्यंत आवश्यक है।
Documenting endangered languages is extremely necessary.
Sanskritized adverb 'extremely' (अत्यंत).
जलवायु परिवर्तन लुप्तप्राय जीवों के लिए सबसे बड़ा खतरा है।
Climate change is the biggest threat to endangered creatures.
Comparison with 'the biggest' (सबसे बड़ा).
लुप्तप्राय वन्यजीवों के अवैध व्यापार पर रोक लगानी होगी।
The illegal trade of endangered wildlife must be stopped.
Future obligation (लगानी होगी).
यह दुर्लभ जड़ी-बूटी अब लुप्तप्राय श्रेणी में आती है।
This rare herb now falls into the endangered category.
Using 'category' (श्रेणी).
पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के संतुलन के लिए लुप्तप्राय जीवों का होना जरूरी है।
Endangered creatures are necessary for the balance of the ecosystem.
Technical term 'ecosystem' (पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र).
लुप्तप्राय पांडुलिपियों को डिजिटल रूप में सहेजा जा रहा है।
Endangered manuscripts are being saved in digital form.
Continuous passive voice.
हमें अपनी लुप्तप्राय विरासत पर गर्व होना चाहिए और उसे बचाना चाहिए।
We should be proud of our endangered heritage and protect it.
Compound sentence with 'and' (और).
वैश्वीकरण के इस दौर में कई क्षेत्रीय बोलियाँ लुप्तप्राय हो चुकी हैं।
In this era of globalization, many regional dialects have become endangered.
Complex time phrase 'In this era' (के इस दौर में).
लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों का संरक्षण केवल वैज्ञानिक ही नहीं, बल्कि नैतिक जिम्मेदारी भी है।
The conservation of endangered species is not just a scientific but also a moral responsibility.
Correlative conjunction 'not only... but also' (केवल ही नहीं... बल्कि भी).
विकास और पर्यावरण के बीच का संघर्ष कई जीवों को लुप्तप्राय बना रहा है।
The conflict between development and environment is making many creatures endangered.
Abstract noun 'conflict' (संघर्ष).
लुप्तप्राय वनस्पतियों के जीन बैंक बनाने की योजना पर विचार किया जा रहा है।
A plan to create gene banks for endangered flora is being considered.
Passive construction with 'being considered'.
साहित्य में लुप्तप्राय शब्दों का प्रयोग भाषा की समृद्धि को दर्शाता है।
The use of endangered words in literature reflects the richness of the language.
Subject-verb agreement with 'reflects' (दर्शाता है).
लुप्तप्राय जनजातियों के अधिकारों का हनन एक गंभीर मानवाधिकार मुद्दा है।
The violation of the rights of endangered tribes is a serious human rights issue.
Complex genitive chain (जनजातियों के अधिकारों का हनन).
पारिस्थितिकीय गिरावट के कारण कई कीट अब लुप्तप्राय हो गए हैं।
Due to ecological degradation, many insects have now become endangered.
Formal term 'degradation' (गिरावट).
लुप्तप्राय संस्कृति के पुनरुद्धार के लिए सामुदायिक भागीदारी अनिवार्य है।
Community participation is mandatory for the revival of endangered culture.
Formal adjective 'mandatory' (अनिवार्य).
लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों की विलुप्ति जैव-विविधता के ताने-बाने को छिन्न-भिन्न कर सकती है।
The extinction of endangered species can shred the fabric of biodiversity.
Idiomatic expression 'tane-bane' (fabric/texture).
आधुनिकता की अंधी दौड़ में हमारी लुप्तप्राय परंपराएँ हाशिए पर धकेल दी गई हैं।
In the blind race of modernity, our endangered traditions have been pushed to the margins.
Metaphorical usage with 'margins' (हाशिए).
लुप्तप्राय भाषाओं का मौन होना मानवीय ज्ञान के एक विशाल भंडार का अंत है।
The silencing of endangered languages is the end of a vast reservoir of human knowledge.
Gerundive subject 'silencing' (मौन होना).
क्या हम एक ऐसे भविष्य की ओर बढ़ रहे हैं जहाँ प्रकृति केवल लुप्तप्राय अवशेषों में बचेगी?
Are we moving towards a future where nature will survive only in endangered remnants?
Complex rhetorical question.
लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों के संरक्षण हेतु वैश्विक संधियों का क्रियान्वयन अत्यंत लचर है।
The implementation of global treaties for the conservation of endangered species is extremely lax.
Highly formal 'implementation' (क्रियान्वयन) and 'lax' (लचर).
लुप्तप्राय वन्यजीवों का अस्तित्व मानवीय लालच और प्रकृति के बीच के असंतुलन का परिचायक है।
The existence of endangered wildlife is indicative of the imbalance between human greed and nature.
Formal word 'indicative' (परिचायक).
लुप्तप्राय कलाकृतियों की तस्करी अंतरराष्ट्रीय कानून के तहत एक जघन्य अपराध है।
The smuggling of endangered artifacts is a heinous crime under international law.
Legal terminology 'heinous crime' (जघन्य अपराध).
इतिहास के पन्नों में दर्ज कई लुप्तप्राय सभ्यताएँ आज भी शोध का विषय हैं।
Many endangered civilizations recorded in the pages of history are still subjects of research.
Participial phrase 'recorded in the pages of history'.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— On the verge of becoming endangered. Used when a situation is worsening.
यह झील लुप्तप्राय होने की कगार पर है।
— To declare something as endangered officially.
सरकार ने इस मछली को लुप्तप्राय घोषित किया है।
— The list of endangered species (Red List).
यह नाम लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों की सूची में है।
— The revival of an endangered art form.
हमें लुप्तप्राय कला का पुनरुद्धार करना चाहिए।
— Endangered wildlife conservation.
लुप्तप्राय वन्यजीव संरक्षण कानून कड़े हैं।
— The danger of becoming endangered.
प्रदूषण से लुप्तप्राय होने का खतरा बढ़ गया है।
— Protection of endangered dialects.
लुप्तप्राय बोलियों का संरक्षण आवश्यक है।
— Included in the endangered category.
यह पौधा अब लुप्तप्राय श्रेणी में शामिल है।
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Means 'extinct'. Dinosaurs are Vilupt; Tigers are Luptapray.
Means 'rare'. Something can be rare but not necessarily in danger of extinction.
Means 'forgotten'. Used for memories or people, not biological species.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To be fading away or becoming a thing of the past. Used metaphorically.
आजकल बड़ों का सम्मान लुप्तप्राय होता जा रहा है।
Literary/Formal— To disappear into the pages of history. Related to the concept of Lupt.
अगर हम नहीं चेते, तो यह कला इतिहास के पन्नों में लुप्त हो जाएगी।
Poetic— For existence to be wiped out. A more dramatic version of becoming Luptapray.
प्रदूषण से कई जीवों का अस्तित्व मिट रहा है।
Journalistic— For every trace to be wiped out. The final stage after being Luptapray.
लुप्तप्राय जीवों का नाम-ओ-निशान मिट सकता है।
Emphatic— Clouds of crisis hovering. Often used when a species becomes Luptapray.
बाघों पर संकट के बादल मंडरा रहे हैं।
Journalistic— To kill. Hunting is what makes animals Luptapray.
शिकारी लुप्तप्राय जीवों को मौत के घाट उतार रहे हैं।
Common— To be on the margins. Used for cultures that are becoming Luptapray.
यह भाषा अब समाज के हाशिए पर है।
Sociological— To breathe one's last. Used for traditions that are dying out.
पुरानी परंपराएँ अब दम तोड़ रही हैं।
Literary— To get lost in the dust of time.
कई लुप्तप्राय सभ्यताएँ समय की धूल में खो गईं।
PoeticLeicht verwechselbar
Sounds similar to Lupt.
Gupt means 'secret' or 'hidden', while Lupt means 'vanished'.
यह एक गुप्त जानकारी है।
Rhymes with Lupt.
Supt means 'dormant' or 'sleeping'.
ज्वालामुखी अब सुप्त है।
Rhymes with Lupt.
Tript means 'satisfied' (usually after eating).
मैं भोजन से तृप्त हूँ।
Looks similar in Devanagari.
Lubdh means 'greedy' or 'attracted'.
वह लालच में लुब्ध है।
Ends with a similar sound.
Praapya means 'attainable'.
यह लक्ष्य प्राप्य है।
Satzmuster
[Animal] लुप्तप्राय है।
बाघ लुप्तप्राय है।
हमें [Noun] को बचाना चाहिए क्योंकि वह लुप्तप्राय है।
हमें इस पक्षी को बचाना चाहिए क्योंकि वह लुप्तप्राय है।
आजकल कई [Noun] लुप्तप्राय हो रहे हैं।
आजकल कई पेड़ लुप्तप्राय हो रहे हैं।
[Cause] के कारण [Noun] लुप्तप्राय श्रेणी में आ गया है।
प्रदूषण के कारण यह जीव लुप्तप्राय श्रेणी में आ गया है।
लुप्तप्राय [Noun] का संरक्षण हमारी [Adj] जिम्मेदारी है।
लुप्तप्राय कलाओं का संरक्षण हमारी नैतिक जिम्मेदारी है।
यद्यपि [Noun] लुप्तप्राय है, तथापि [Solution] से इसे बचाया जा सकता है।
यद्यपि यह भाषा लुप्तप्राय है, तथापि शिक्षा से इसे बचाया जा सकता है।
सरकार ने [Noun] को लुप्तप्राय घोषित कर दिया है।
सरकार ने इस प्रजाति को लुप्तप्राय घोषित कर दिया है।
यह [Noun] लुप्तप्राय होने की कगार पर खड़ा है।
यह संस्कृति लुप्तप्राय होने की कगार पर खड़ी है।
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High in scientific, journalistic, and educational domains. Low in daily street talk.
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डायनासोर लुप्तप्राय हैं।
→
डायनासोर विलुप्त हैं।
Dinosaurs are extinct (already gone), not endangered (still here but in danger).
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लुप्तप्राया भाषा
→
लुप्तप्राय भाषा
Do not add a feminine 'aa' ending; the word is invariable.
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वह एक लुप्तप्राय है।
→
वह एक लुप्तप्राय जीव है।
It's an adjective, so it needs a noun to follow it.
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लुपतप्राय
→
लुप्तप्राय
Do not add a vowel between 'p' and 't'. It's a conjunct consonant.
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लुप्तप्रिया
→
लुप्तप्राय
Confusing 'Pray' with 'Priya' (beloved) changes the meaning entirely.
Tipps
Context Matters
Always use it when discussing formal topics like the Red Data Book or UN reports. Using it for a missing sock is a mistake!
No Gender Change
Unlike many Hindi adjectives ending in 'aa', 'लुप्तप्राय' does not change to 'लुप्तप्रायी' for feminine nouns.
The 'PT' Cluster
Practice the 'pt' sound by saying 'Up-To' quickly and removing the 'o'. That's the 'pt' in Lupt.
Root Learning
Learn 'Lupt' (hidden/lost) and you'll understand 'Vilupt' (extinct) and 'Luptapray' (endangered) much better.
Exam Tip
If you are taking a Hindi language exam, using this word in an environmental essay will get you higher points for vocabulary.
Language Safety
In India, preserving 'लुप्तप्राय' languages is a sensitive and important topic. Mentioning it shows cultural awareness.
News Keywords
When you hear 'Paryavaran' (environment) on news, wait for 'Luptapray'—it's almost always there.
Spelling
Notice the 'ya' at the end. It's 'प्राय' (Pra-ya), not just 'Pra'.
Lupt vs Vilupt
Luptapray = Warning sign. Vilupt = Game over. Use them accordingly.
Rhyme Time
Rhyme it with 'Samay' (Time). As 'Samay' passes, things become 'Luptapray'.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Lupt' as 'Lost' and 'Pray' as 'Probably'. So, Luptapray = 'Probably Lost' soon if we don't act.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a Tiger (a common Luptapray animal) slowly turning into a ghost or becoming transparent.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to find three things in your own culture—a recipe, a word, or a game—that you would describe as 'लुप्तप्राय' and write a sentence about each.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Sanskrit roots. 'Lupt' is the past participle of the root 'Lup' (to break, rob, or cause to disappear). 'Pray' is a suffix meaning 'mostly' or 'near'.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Almost vanished; nearing the state of being lost.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)Kultureller Kontext
When using this for human groups or tribes, use it with respect, focusing on the preservation of their rights and culture rather than treating them as biological specimens.
In English-speaking countries, 'endangered' is mostly biological. In India, 'लुप्तप्राय' is equally applied to cultural heritage like 'Gharanas' of music.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Environmental News
- लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति
- रेड लिस्ट
- आवास का विनाश
- अवैध शिकार
Cultural Seminar
- लुप्तप्राय बोलियाँ
- सांस्कृतिक विरासत
- आधुनिकीकरण
- संरक्षण के उपाय
History Museum
- लुप्तप्राय पांडुलिपियाँ
- प्राचीन कला
- दस्तावेजीकरण
- ऐतिहासिक महत्व
School Science Class
- खाद्य श्रृंखला
- पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र
- लुप्तप्राय जीव
- प्रकृति का संतुलन
Government Policy
- कानूनी सुरक्षा
- लुप्तप्राय घोषित
- वन्यजीव अधिनियम
- बजट आवंटन
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आप जानते हैं कि भारत में कौन से जानवर लुप्तप्राय हैं?"
"मेरे विचार से लुप्तप्राय भाषाओं को बचाना बहुत जरूरी है। आपका क्या मानना है?"
"क्या आपने कभी किसी लुप्तप्राय पक्षी को करीब से देखा है?"
"लुप्तप्राय कलाओं को बचाने के लिए हमें क्या कदम उठाने चाहिए?"
"क्या जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण इंसान भी एक दिन लुप्तप्राय हो जाएगा?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
आज मैंने एक लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति के बारे में पढ़ा, जिसका नाम है...
अगर मेरी मातृभाषा लुप्तप्राय होती, तो मैं उसे बचाने के लिए क्या करता?
एक ऐसी परंपरा के बारे में लिखें जो आपके परिवार में लुप्तप्राय हो रही है।
लुप्तप्राय जानवरों के संरक्षण के लिए सरकार को तीन सुझाव दें।
कल्पना करें कि आप एक लुप्तप्राय जानवर हैं। आप इंसानों से क्या कहेंगे?
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10 FragenGenerally, no. It is used for species, languages, or traditions. If you use it for a person, it would be a very dark joke implying they are the last of their kind.
Yes, if the book is an ancient manuscript and there are no other copies, making the text 'endangered.' For a modern book out of print, 'दुर्लभ' is better.
There is no single direct opposite, but 'सुरक्षित' (safe) or 'प्रचुर' (abundant) are used depending on context.
It is an adjective. It must describe a noun like 'species' or 'language'.
Luptapray or Luptapraye (though Luptapray is standard).
No, it remains 'लुप्तप्राय' for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Rarely. One might say 'आजकल दया लुप्तप्राय है' (Kindness is endangered nowadays) in a poetic sense.
It is 'अति-लुप्तप्राय' (Ati-Luptapray) or 'गंभीर रूप से संकटग्रस्त'.
No, it is too formal for most pop songs, but might appear in a meaningful ghazal or social song.
Yes, 'लुप्त' means vanished. 'डायनासोर लुप्त हो गए' (Dinosaurs vanished/became extinct).
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Translate to Hindi: 'The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'We must save endangered languages.'
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Write a sentence using 'लुप्तप्राय' and 'जंगल' (forest).
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Translate to English: 'यह जड़ी-बूटी लुप्तप्राय श्रेणी में आती है।'
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Write a sentence about why tigers are endangered.
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Translate to Hindi: 'Climate change is a threat to endangered animals.'
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Use 'लुप्तप्राय' metaphorically in a sentence.
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Translate: 'The government has declared this bird as endangered.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 lines) about protecting nature using 'लुप्तप्राय'.
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Translate: 'Documenting endangered dialects is necessary.'
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Write a sentence using 'लुप्तप्राय' and 'संस्कृति' (culture).
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Translate: 'Many plants in the Himalayas are endangered.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Endangered manuscripts are kept in the museum.'
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Write a sentence using 'लुप्तप्राय' and 'अवैध शिकार' (illegal hunting).
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Translate: 'The Red Data Book lists endangered species.'
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Write a sentence about an endangered bird you know.
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Translate to Hindi: 'It is our duty to protect endangered creatures.'
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Write a sentence using 'लुप्तप्राय' and 'भविष्य' (future).
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Translate: 'This art form is endangered because youngsters aren't learning it.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Is the polar bear an endangered animal?'
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Pronounce correctly: लुप्तप्राय
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Describe an endangered animal in Hindi (2 sentences).
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Explain the difference between 'लुप्तप्राय' and 'विलुप्त'.
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Say: 'We should protect endangered languages.'
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Use 'लुप्तप्राय' in a sentence about culture.
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Say: 'This bird is on the verge of extinction.'
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Pronounce: 'लुप्तप्राय प्रजाति'
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Talk about the Red Data Book in Hindi.
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Use 'लुप्तप्राय' to describe a rare herb.
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Say: 'Save the nature.'
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Say: 'Many species are dying.'
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Say: 'I care about endangered animals.'
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Say: 'The fabric of biodiversity.'
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Listen to the word 'लुप्तप्राय' in a news clip and identify its context.
Identify the animal mentioned in the sentence: 'बाघ एक लुप्तप्राय जीव है।'
True or False: The speaker said the species is extinct (विलुप्त).
What is the reason given for being endangered? 'शिकार के कारण ये लुप्तप्राय हैं।'
Identify the noun: 'लुप्तप्राय भाषाएँ'।
Fill the blank from audio: 'हमें ____ प्रजातियों को बचाना है।'
Identify the tone: 'अफसोस है कि यह कला लुप्तप्राय है।'
What book is mentioned? 'रेड डाटा बुक में लुप्तप्राय जीवों के नाम हैं।'
Is the government doing anything? 'सरकार लुप्तप्राय जीवों के लिए काम कर रही है।'
Which region is mentioned? 'हिमालय के लुप्तप्राय पौधे।'
Translate the heard phrase: 'लुप्तप्राय विरासत'।
Identify the verb: 'बचाना जरूरी है।'
Is it a question? 'क्या यह पक्षी लुप्तप्राय है?'
Who is studying? 'वैज्ञानिक लुप्तप्राय जीवों पर शोध कर रहे हैं।'
What is the category? 'यह लुप्तप्राय श्रेणी में है।'
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Summary
Use 'लुप्तप्राय' (Luptapray) when you want to describe something that is still here but is in serious danger of disappearing forever. Example: 'लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों को बचाना हमारा कर्तव्य है' (It is our duty to save endangered species).
- Luptapray means 'endangered' or 'almost vanished'.
- It is a formal adjective used for animals, plants, and languages.
- It comes from Sanskrit roots 'Lupt' (vanished) and 'Pray' (almost).
- It is different from 'Vilupt', which means 'extinct' (already gone).
Context Matters
Always use it when discussing formal topics like the Red Data Book or UN reports. Using it for a missing sock is a mistake!
No Gender Change
Unlike many Hindi adjectives ending in 'aa', 'लुप्तप्राय' does not change to 'लुप्तप्रायी' for feminine nouns.
The 'PT' Cluster
Practice the 'pt' sound by saying 'Up-To' quickly and removing the 'o'. That's the 'pt' in Lupt.
Root Learning
Learn 'Lupt' (hidden/lost) and you'll understand 'Vilupt' (extinct) and 'Luptapray' (endangered) much better.
Beispiel
कुछ जानवर लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों की सूची में हैं।
Verwandte Inhalte
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आच्छादित करना
B2Bedecken; sich über oder um etwas ausbreiten.
आघात करना
B2Einen Schlag versetzen oder heftig treffen.
आहार श्रृंखला
B2Food chain; a hierarchical series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.
आहिस्ता
B2At a slow pace or speed; slowly.
आकस्मिक रूप से
B2Zufällig oder ohne Absicht; versehentlich oder plötzlich.
आकाश
A1Himmel
आकाशगंगा
B2Ein System aus Millionen oder Milliarden von Sternen, zusammen mit Gas und Staub, die durch Gravitation zusammengehalten werden; Galaxie.
आकाशगंगा का
B2Relating to a galaxy or galaxies; galactic.
आकाशीय
B2Bezieht sich auf den Himmel oder den Weltraum; himmlisch.
आकाशीय बिजली
B2Blitze, die am Himmel auftreten, typischerweise während eines Gewitters.