पुनर्मिलन
पुनर्मिलन in 30 Sekunden
- Punar-milan means 'reunion' and is used for significant reconnections after a long time apart.
- It is a masculine noun derived from Sanskrit, often used in formal or emotional contexts.
- Commonly used for alumni meets, family gatherings, and movie climaxes where characters reunite.
- Avoid using it for casual, everyday meetings; it implies a special and meaningful event.
The Hindi word पुनर्मिलन (Punar-milan) is a profound and emotionally charged noun that translates directly to 'reunion' in English. It is a compound word derived from two Sanskrit roots: 'punar' (पुनर्) meaning 'again' or 'once more,' and 'milan' (मिलन) meaning 'meeting' or 'union.' When combined, they describe the act of individuals coming together after a significant period of separation, distance, or estrangement. In the vast landscape of Hindi vocabulary, this word carries more weight than a simple 'meeting' (milna). It implies a restoration of a bond, the closing of a gap, and often, the resolution of a longing. You will encounter this word in various social contexts, ranging from casual family gatherings to formal institutional events and deeply emotional cinematic climaxes.
- Social Context
- It is most commonly used for 'Family Reunions' (पारिवारिक पुनर्मिलन) and 'School/College Reunions' (पूर्व छात्र पुनर्मिलन). In these settings, it signifies a planned event where people reconnect with their past.
- Emotional Depth
- In literature and Bollywood, it often refers to the 'Emotional Reunion' of lovers or family members who were separated by fate, war, or misunderstanding.
- Formal Usage
- In diplomatic or historical contexts, it can refer to the 'Reunification' of territories or the re-establishment of broken ties between nations.
कुंभ के मेले में बिछड़े भाइयों का बीस साल बाद पुनर्मिलन हुआ। (The brothers separated at the Kumbh Mela had a reunion after twenty years.)
The word is versatile because it can be used for both the event (the party/gathering) and the internal feeling of being reunited. Unlike the English word 'reunion' which can sometimes feel administrative (like a 'union meeting'), punarmilan almost always carries a sense of nostalgia or joy. It is a 'Sanskritic' or 'Tatsam' word, which gives it a slightly more formal and poetic tone compared to the more common 'phir se milna' (meeting again). In everyday conversation, using 'punarmilan' suggests that the meeting is special or significant. For instance, if you meet a friend for coffee after two days, you wouldn't use this word. But if you meet your childhood best friend after moving to another country, 'punarmilan' perfectly captures the gravity of that moment.
अगले महीने हमारे स्कूल का पुनर्मिलन समारोह है। (Next month is our school's reunion ceremony.)
Culturally, the concept of punarmilan is a staple in Indian storytelling. From the epic Ramayana, where Bharat and Rama have a 'Bharat Milap' (a type of punarmilan), to the thousands of 1970s Bollywood movies centered around the 'lost and found' trope, the idea of people finding their way back to each other is central to the Indian psyche. It represents the triumph of love and destiny over time and space. When you use this word, you are tapping into this deep cultural reservoir of sentiment. It is not just a logistical event; it is a spiritual or emotional homecoming.
Using पुनर्मिलन correctly requires understanding its role as a masculine noun and its common pairings with verbs like 'होना' (to happen) or 'कराना' (to cause to happen). Because it is a formal word, it often appears in written Hindi, invitations, and dramatic dialogue. Below, we explore the structural patterns you can use to integrate this word into your Hindi speech and writing.
- Pattern: [Subject] + का + पुनर्मिलन + [Verb]
- This is the most common way to describe a reunion between specific people. Example: 'उनका पुनर्मिलन' (Their reunion).
- Pattern: [Time Period] + के बाद + पुनर्मिलन
- Used to specify how long the separation lasted. Example: 'दस साल के बाद पुनर्मिलन' (Reunion after ten years).
युद्ध के अंत में, कई परिवारों का पुनर्मिलन हुआ। (At the end of the war, many families had a reunion.)
When talking about an organized event like a high school reunion, the word is often used as a compound noun: 'पूर्व छात्र पुनर्मिलन' (Alumni Reunion). In this context, it functions similarly to the English word 'reunion' as an event name. You might say, 'मैं अपने कॉलेज के पुनर्मिलन में जा रहा हूँ' (I am going to my college reunion). Note that even in casual speech, using 'punarmilan' here is appropriate because the event itself has a formal title.
फिल्म का अंत प्रेमी-प्रेमिका के पुनर्मिलन के साथ होता है। (The film ends with the reunion of the lovers.)
Another common usage is in the context of 'reuniting' things that aren't people, such as a soul with the divine in spiritual discourse, or the reunification of a divided country. For example, 'जर्मनी का पुनर्मिलन' (The reunification of Germany). In these cases, the word takes on a more historical and serious tone. It describes a structural or ontological coming back together. If you are writing an essay on history or philosophy, this is a key term to know.
आत्मा और परमात्मा का पुनर्मिलन ही मोक्ष है। (The reunion of the soul and the supreme soul is indeed salvation.)
In the real world, you won't hear पुनर्मिलन as often as the simple verb 'milna' (to meet), but when you do, it's usually meaningful. It’s a word that signals a special occasion or a deep emotional event. Understanding where you'll encounter it will help you grasp its 'register'—the level of formality and emotion it carries.
- In Cinema and Literature
- Bollywood is perhaps the biggest 'user' of this word. From the 'lost-at-the-fair' tropes of the 70s to modern dramas about long-distance love, the 'climax' of many movies is described as a 'punarmilan'. If you read Hindi film reviews or watch interviews, critics will often talk about the 'emotional punarmilan' of the characters.
- In News and Journalism
- News reports use this word when covering stories of missing persons being found. You might see a headline like '20 साल बाद परिवार का पुनर्मिलन' (Family reunion after 20 years). It is also used in political reporting regarding the reunification of political parties or factions.
- In Academic and Professional Invitations
- If you are an alumnus of an Indian university, you will receive invitations for the 'Annual Alumni Reunion' (वार्षिक पूर्व छात्र पुनर्मिलन). The word here is strictly formal and organizational.
समाचार: 'सीमा पार से आए पत्र ने कराया दो दोस्तों का पुनर्मिलन।' (News: 'A letter from across the border caused the reunion of two friends.')
You might also hear this word in spiritual discourses (Satsangs). Preachers often talk about the 'punarmilan' of the devotee with God. In this context, it transcends the physical and becomes a metaphor for spiritual completion. Because the word has Sanskrit roots, it naturally fits into the elevated language used in religious or philosophical settings. If you attend a Hindi poetry session (Kavi Sammelan), poets frequently use punarmilan to evoke feelings of longing (Birha) and the eventual joy of meeting again.
निमंत्रण: 'आप सभी का हमारे 25वें वर्ष के पुनर्मिलन समारोह में स्वागत है।' (Invitation: 'You are all welcome to our 25th-year reunion ceremony.')
Even intermediate Hindi learners often stumble when using पुनर्मिलन. Because it is a formal and specific term, using it in the wrong context can make you sound overly dramatic or grammatically incorrect. Here are the most common pitfalls to avoid as you master this word.
- Mistake 1: Using it for casual meetings
- Incorrect: 'कल हमारा पुनर्मिलन होगा' (for a casual coffee meet). Correct: 'कल हम फिर से मिलेंगे'. 'Punarmilan' implies a long gap or a formal event. Using it for a daily meeting sounds like you're speaking in a Shakespearean play.
- Mistake 2: Confusing the gender
- Incorrect: 'उनका पुनर्मिलन अच्छी हुई'. Correct: 'उनका पुनर्मिलन अच्छा हुआ'. Remember, 'milan' (and thus 'punarmilan') is masculine. All adjectives and verbs associated with it must reflect this.
- Mistake 3: Using it as a verb directly
- Incorrect: 'हम पुनर्मिलन करेंगे'. While technically possible, it sounds clunky. Better: 'हमारा पुनर्मिलन होगा' or 'हम पुनर्मिलन समारोह करेंगे'. It is primarily a noun, so it needs a supporting verb like 'होना' (to happen).
गलत: 'मेरी और मेरी सहेली की पुनर्मिलन हुई।' (Wrong gender/usage).
सही: 'मेरा और मेरी सहेली का पुनर्मिलन हुआ।' (Correct).
Another subtle mistake is forgetting the 're-' part of the word. Some learners use 'punarmilan' when they just mean 'union' (milan). If two people are meeting for the very first time to join together (like an arranged marriage meeting), that is a 'milan' or 'mulakat', not a 'punarmilan'. The 'punar' prefix strictly requires a prior connection that was broken or paused. Lastly, be careful with the pronunciation of the 'r' sound. The dot above the 'म' (m) is followed by a half 'r' (reph) on the next letter. Pronouncing it as 'punar-milan' with a clear break helps in clarity.
गलत: 'हम पार्टी में पुनर्मिलन हुए।' (Incorrect phrasing).
सही: 'हमारा पार्टी में पुनर्मिलन हुआ।' (Correct phrasing).
Hindi has many words for 'meeting' and 'union,' each with its own flavor. Choosing the right one depends on the context and the emotion you want to convey. पुनर्मिलन is the most formal and emotionally heavy, but here are some alternatives you might use instead.
- दोबारा मिलना (Dobara Milna)
- This is the literal translation of 'meeting again'. It is neutral and can be used in any situation, from casual to formal. If 'punarmilan' feels too heavy, use this. Example: 'हम कल दोबारा मिलेंगे' (We will meet again tomorrow).
- मेल-मिलाप (Mel-Milap)
- This word emphasizes reconciliation and social harmony. It’s often used when people who had a fight or a falling out come back together. Example: 'दोनों परिवारों के बीच मेल-मिलाप हो गया' (Reconciliation happened between the two families).
- संगम (Sangam)
- Used primarily for the 'confluence' of rivers or a poetic union of two great forces. It's much more grand and metaphorical than 'punarmilan'.
तुलना: 'दोबारा मिलना' (Casual) vs 'पुनर्मिलन' (Significant/Formal).
If you are looking for a more Urdu-influenced word (which is common in Hindi poetry), you might hear 'Baz-yaft' (finding again) or 'Vasl' (union, especially of lovers). However, punarmilan remains the standard term in Modern Standard Hindi. For alumni meets, specifically, you might also hear 'Get-together' used directly in English, even in Hindi sentences, but 'punarmilan' is the proper Hindi translation used in official documents. In the context of the reunification of countries, 'Ekikaran' (unification) is a close synonym, though 'punarmilan' is preferred if they were once together and are joining again.
उदाहरण: 'भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच मेल-मिलाप की कोशिशें जारी हैं।' (Efforts for reconciliation between India and Pakistan are ongoing.)
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The prefix 'punar' is a cognate of the English 're-', both indicating repetition. In Sanskrit, 'punar' also implies 'back' or 'returning to a previous state'.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing it as 'Punar-milan' with a full vowel after 'r'. It should be a cluster sound.
- Confusing the 'n' with a retroflex 'N'.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
The spelling with 'reph' (r) can be tricky for beginners to read correctly.
Writing the conjunct 'र्मि' requires knowledge of advanced Hindi script rules.
Pronunciation is straightforward if the 'r' sound is understood.
Easy to recognize due to the clear 'milan' root.
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Voraussetzungen
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Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Masculine Noun Agreement
पुनर्मिलन अच्छा (not अच्छी) था।
Compound Nouns with 'Ka'
दोस्तों का पुनर्मिलन।
Postpositional Change
पुनर्मिलन में (In the reunion).
Causative Verbs
पुनर्मिलन कराना (To cause to reunite).
Time Phrases
दस साल के बाद (After ten years).
Beispiele nach Niveau
यह हमारा पुनर्मिलन है।
This is our reunion.
Simple 'Subject + Verb' structure.
पुनर्मिलन बहुत अच्छा था।
The reunion was very good.
Adjective 'achha' matches masculine noun 'punarmilan'.
क्या आप पुनर्मिलन में आएंगे?
Will you come to the reunion?
Using 'mein' (in) as a postposition.
मेरा परिवार पुनर्मिलन चाहता है।
My family wants a reunion.
Direct object usage.
आज दोस्तों का पुनर्मिलन है।
Today is the friends' reunion.
Possessive 'ka' used with friends.
हम पुनर्मिलन के लिए खुश हैं।
We are happy for the reunion.
Using 'ke liye' (for).
यह एक छोटा पुनर्मिलन है।
This is a small reunion.
Adjective 'chhota' matches masculine noun.
पुनर्मिलन कब है?
When is the reunion?
Interrogative sentence.
अगले हफ्ते हमारे स्कूल का पुनर्मिलन है।
Next week is our school's reunion.
Compound noun 'school ka punarmilan'.
पाँच साल बाद उनका पुनर्मिलन हुआ।
Their reunion happened after five years.
Using 'hua' (happened) with the noun.
माँ और बेटे का पुनर्मिलन बहुत भावुक था।
The reunion of the mother and son was very emotional.
Adjective 'bhavuk' describes the event.
हम पुराने दोस्तों के पुनर्मिलन की योजना बना रहे हैं।
We are planning a reunion of old friends.
Using 'ki yojana' (plan of).
क्या यह पारिवारिक पुनर्मिलन है?
Is this a family reunion?
Adjective 'parivarik' (family-related).
पुनर्मिलन के दौरान हमने बहुत सारी बातें कीं।
During the reunion, we talked a lot.
Using 'ke dauran' (during).
मैं इस पुनर्मिलन का इंतज़ार कर रहा था।
I was waiting for this reunion.
Past continuous with 'ka intezar'.
वह अपने भाई के पुनर्मिलन से खुश थी।
She was happy with her brother's reunion.
Using 'se' (with/from).
फिल्म के अंत में नायक और नायिका का पुनर्मिलन दर्शकों को पसंद आया।
The audience liked the reunion of the hero and heroine at the end of the film.
Complex subject with 'ka'.
यह पुनर्मिलन पुरानी यादों को ताज़ा करने का एक मौका है।
This reunion is an opportunity to refresh old memories.
Infinitive 'taza karne ka' modifying 'mauka'.
बीस वर्षों के अलगाव के बाद, उनका पुनर्मिलन किसी चमत्कार से कम नहीं था।
After twenty years of separation, their reunion was nothing less than a miracle.
Use of 'se kam nahi' (nothing less than).
संस्था ने अपने पूर्व कर्मचारियों के लिए एक पुनर्मिलन समारोह आयोजित किया।
The organization organized a reunion ceremony for its former employees.
Formal verb 'aayojit kiya' (organized).
पुनर्मिलन की खुशी उनके चेहरों पर साफ देखी जा सकती थी।
The joy of the reunion could be clearly seen on their faces.
Passive construction 'dekhi ja sakti thi'.
बिछड़े हुए प्रेमियों का पुनर्मिलन हमेशा सुखद होता है।
The reunion of separated lovers is always pleasant.
General statement using 'hota hai'.
क्या आपको लगता है कि इस पुनर्मिलन से उनके रिश्ते सुधरेंगे?
Do you think their relationship will improve with this reunion?
Interrogative with 'se' indicating means.
गाँव के मेले में कई पुराने दोस्तों का पुनर्मिलन होता है।
In the village fair, many old friends have a reunion.
Habitual present tense.
जर्मनी का पुनर्मिलन बीसवीं सदी की एक महत्वपूर्ण ऐतिहासिक घटना थी।
The reunification of Germany was an important historical event of the twentieth century.
Historical/Political context.
लेखक ने अपनी कहानी में बिछड़ने और पुनर्मिलन के मनोविज्ञान का वर्णन किया है।
The author has described the psychology of separation and reunion in his story.
Abstract noun usage.
सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता खोए हुए बच्चों का उनके परिवारों के साथ पुनर्मिलन कराने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं।
Social workers are trying to facilitate the reunion of lost children with their families.
Causative structure 'punarmilan karana'.
यह पुनर्मिलन केवल एक सामाजिक कार्यक्रम नहीं, बल्कि एक भावनात्मक यात्रा है।
This reunion is not just a social event, but an emotional journey.
Contrastive 'nahi, balki' structure.
लंबे समय के बाद हुए इस पुनर्मिलन ने सभी पुरानी कड़वाहटों को मिटा दिया।
This reunion, happening after a long time, erased all old bitternesses.
Participle 'hue' modifying 'punarmilan'.
विभाजित परिवारों का पुनर्मिलन कराना सरकार की प्राथमिकता होनी चाहिए।
Facilitating the reunion of divided families should be the government's priority.
Gerundial subject 'punarmilan karana'.
पुनर्मिलन के इस अवसर पर, हम उन लोगों को भी याद करते हैं जो अब हमारे साथ नहीं हैं।
On this occasion of reunion, we also remember those who are no longer with us.
Relative clause 'jo ab hamare sath nahi hain'.
आध्यात्मिक गुरु के अनुसार, मृत्यु आत्मा का परमात्मा से पुनर्मिलन है।
According to the spiritual guru, death is the reunion of the soul with the supreme soul.
Philosophical context.
सांस्कृतिक पुनर्मिलन के माध्यम से ही समाज की टूटी हुई कड़ियों को जोड़ा जा सकता है।
Only through cultural reunion can the broken links of society be joined.
Abstract social commentary.
उनके पुनर्मिलन की संभावना क्षीण होती जा रही थी, लेकिन फिर एक चमत्कार हुआ।
The possibility of their reunion was becoming slim, but then a miracle happened.
Advanced vocabulary 'ksheen' (slim/weak).
कालिदास के नाटकों में पुनर्मिलन का तत्व अत्यंत प्रभावशाली ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया गया है।
In Kalidasa's plays, the element of reunion is presented very effectively.
Literary analysis context.
राजनीतिक दलों का यह पुनर्मिलन केवल सत्ता प्राप्ति के लिए एक समझौता प्रतीत होता है।
This reunion of political parties seems to be just a compromise for attaining power.
Critical political tone.
मानवीय संवेदनाओं के धरातल पर, यह पुनर्मिलन एक नई शुरुआत का प्रतीक है।
On the level of human emotions, this reunion is a symbol of a new beginning.
Metaphorical language.
वर्षों के संघर्ष के बाद, समुदायों का पुनर्मिलन शांति की दिशा में एक बड़ा कदम है।
After years of conflict, the reunion of communities is a big step towards peace.
Socio-political impact.
यह पुनर्मिलन केवल भौतिक नहीं, बल्कि वैचारिक और मानसिक भी था।
This reunion was not just physical, but also ideological and mental.
Adjectival series 'bhautik', 'vaicharik', 'mansik'.
कविता में पुनर्मिलन की प्रतीक्षा का वर्णन हृदयस्पर्शी है।
The description of the wait for reunion in the poem is heart-touching.
Literary appreciation.
अद्वैत दर्शन में, जीव और ब्रह्म का पुनर्मिलन ही परम सत्य की प्राप्ति है।
In Advaita philosophy, the reunion of the individual soul and the universal soul is the attainment of the ultimate truth.
High philosophical discourse.
ऐतिहासिक विखंडन के पश्चात, राष्ट्रों का पुनर्मिलन अक्सर जटिल भू-राजनीतिक चुनौतियों को जन्म देता है।
After historical fragmentation, the reunification of nations often gives rise to complex geopolitical challenges.
Academic geopolitical terminology.
साहित्यिक आलोचना में, 'पुनर्मिलन' को अक्सर एक 'कैथार्सिस' के रूप में देखा जाता है।
In literary criticism, 'reunion' is often seen as a 'catharsis'.
Technical literary terms.
विस्थापितों के पुनर्मिलन की प्रक्रिया में कानूनी और मानवीय पेचीदगियां शामिल हैं।
The process of reuniting displaced persons involves legal and human complexities.
Professional legal/humanitarian context.
पुनर्मिलन की यह परिघटना समाजशास्त्रीय दृष्टिकोण से अत्यंत रोचक है।
This phenomenon of reunion is extremely interesting from a sociological perspective.
Scientific/Sociological register.
क्या तकनीक वास्तव में दूरियों को मिटाकर मानवीय पुनर्मिलन को सुगम बना रही है?
Is technology truly bridging distances and facilitating human reunion?
Rhetorical question in formal debate.
पुनर्मिलन की आकांक्षा ही मानवीय संबंधों की निरंतरता का आधार है।
The aspiration for reunion is the basis of the continuity of human relationships.
Philosophical abstraction.
कलाकार ने अपनी पेंटिंग में पुनर्मिलन के क्षण की स्तब्धता को बखूबी उकेरा है।
The artist has beautifully carved/depicted the stillness of the moment of reunion in his painting.
Art criticism vocabulary.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— Reunion of those who were separated.
यह मेला बिछड़े हुओं के पुनर्मिलन का स्थान है।
— To facilitate or cause a reunion.
पुलिस ने बच्चे का उसके माता-पिता से पुनर्मिलन कराया।
— To wait for a reunion.
वह सालों से अपने बेटे के पुनर्मिलन की राह देख रही थी।
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Milan means a general meeting or union, while Punarmilan specifically means meeting *again*.
Mulakat is a neutral word for a 'meeting' or 'encounter', often for the first time or a planned one.
Sammelan means a conference or a large convention, not necessarily a reunion of previously connected people.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— A common way to describe a reunion in idiomatic Hindi.
आज तो जैसे बिछड़े हुए मिल गए हों!
Informal— Metaphor for the reunion of two great/different things.
उनका पुनर्मिलन गंगा-जमुना के मिलने जैसा है।
Poetic— The mending of a broken relationship.
पुनर्मिलन से उनके बीच की टूटी हुई डोर फिर से जुड़ गई।
Metaphorical— To have hearts meet again (reconciliation).
पुनर्मिलन तब तक अधूरा है जब तक दिल न मिलें।
Emotional— Memories becoming fresh (always happens at a reunion).
पुनर्मिलन में पुरानी यादें ताज़ा हो गईं।
Common— Meeting a beloved person after a long time.
पुनर्मिलन में उसे अपनी आँखों का तारा मिल गया।
Idiomatic— Returning to roots (metaphorical reunion).
अपने गाँव वापसी उसके लिए मिट्टी से मिट्टी का पुनर्मिलन था।
Philosophical— Strength in coming back together.
उनके पुनर्मिलन से वे एक और एक ग्यारह हो गए।
Proverbial— Feeling immense peace after a reunion.
बेटे से पुनर्मिलन के बाद माँ के कलेजे को ठंडक पहुँची।
Emotional— The world is round (used when people meet unexpectedly).
सच है दुनिया गोल है, आज फिर हमारा पुनर्मिलन हो गया।
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Both mean union.
Milap often implies reconciliation after a conflict, whereas Punarmilan is just meeting after time.
उनका मिलाप झगड़े के बाद हुआ।
Both mean coming together.
Sangam is used for rivers or poetic confluence; Punarmilan is for people/entities returning.
गंगा और यमुना का संगम।
Both involve people coming together.
Ekaktrikaran is 'gathering' or 'collection' (like data or a crowd), not a reunion of friends.
डेटा का एकत्रीकरण।
Both imply returning.
Wapsi is 'return' (like returning home); Punarmilan is the 'meeting' that happens because of that return.
उसकी घर वापसी हुई।
Both are related to friends.
Dosti is the state of friendship; Punarmilan is the event of meeting again.
हमारी दोस्ती पुरानी है।
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यह [Subject] का पुनर्मिलन है।
यह परिवार का पुनर्मिलन है।
[Time] बाद उनका पुनर्मिलन हुआ।
दो साल बाद उनका पुनर्मिलन हुआ।
पुनर्मिलन के दौरान [Activity] हुई।
पुनर्मिलन के दौरान बहुत मस्ती हुई।
[Event] ने पुनर्मिलन को संभव बनाया।
इंटरनेट ने हमारे पुनर्मिलन को संभव बनाया।
पुनर्मिलन की [Abstract Noun] सराहनीय है।
पुनर्मिलन की यह पहल सराहनीय है।
पुनर्मिलन के [Complex Noun] पर चर्चा आवश्यक है।
पुनर्मिलन के सामाजिक निहितार्थों पर चर्चा आवश्यक है।
बिना [Condition] के पुनर्मिलन मुश्किल है।
बिना माफी के पुनर्मिलन मुश्किल है।
पुनर्मिलन का उद्देश्य [Goal] है।
पुनर्मिलन का उद्देश्य रिश्तों को सुधारना है।
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Common in media, literature, and formal social events; rare in daily grocery-store type talk.
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Using 'punarmilan' for a first meeting.
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मिलन or मुलाकात
Punarmilan strictly means meeting AGAIN. You cannot have a reunion with someone you've never met.
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Saying 'पुनर्मिलन हुई' (feminine).
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पुनर्मिलन हुआ
The word is masculine because 'milan' is masculine. Adjectives and verbs must agree.
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Spelling it as 'पुनरमिलन'.
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पुनर्मिलन
The 'r' should be a reph (hook) on the 'm', not a full 'ra' letter, in standard spelling.
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Using it for a very short gap (e.g., meeting after 1 hour).
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फिर से मिलना
Punarmilan implies a significant period of separation. Using it for short gaps sounds sarcastic or weird.
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Confusing it with 'सम्मेलन' (conference).
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पुनर्मिलन
A conference (sammelan) is for any group; a reunion (punarmilan) is for a group that was previously together.
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Gender Check
Always treat 'पुनर्मिलन' as masculine. 'उनका पुनर्मिलन' is correct; 'उनकी पुनर्मिलन' is wrong.
Root Recognition
Recognizing 'punar' (re-) and 'milan' (union) helps you understand dozens of other Hindi words like 'punarjanm' (rebirth).
Drama Level
Use this word when you want to emphasize that the meeting is a big deal. It adds emotional weight.
The Reph Rule
The 'r' sound (reph) always sits on the letter *after* it is pronounced. In 'पुनर्मिलन', it sits on 'म'.
Invitations
When inviting people, use 'पुनर्मिलन समारोह' to make the event sound official and well-planned.
Spiritual Use
In spiritual talks, this word refers to the end of the cycle of rebirth—returning to the source.
News Keywords
If you hear 'punarmilan' on the news, look for words like 'missing' or 'border' to understand the story.
Soft 'R'
Don't over-emphasize the 'r'. It's a quick bridge between 'puna' and 'milan'.
Avoid Repetition
In a long essay, alternate between 'पुनर्मिलन' and 'दोबारा मिलना' to keep the text engaging.
Compound Power
Combine it with other nouns to create specific events, like 'पारिवारिक पुनर्मिलन' (family reunion).
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Punar' as 'Puna' (again in Marathi/Sanskrit) and 'Milan' as 'Meeting'. Punar-Milan = Meeting Again.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine two puzzle pieces that were separated and are now being put back together.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to write three sentences about your last school reunion using 'punarmilan' and share it with a friend.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'पुनर्मिलन' (Punarmilana).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The act of meeting again.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit -> Hindi).Kultureller Kontext
Be sensitive when using it for people who have suffered traumatic separations; the word carries high emotional intensity.
In English-speaking cultures, 'reunion' is often associated with high school or family barbecues. In Hindi, it carries a more poetic and sometimes spiritual weight.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Alumni Meet
- पुराने दोस्त
- स्कूल की यादें
- समारोह
- शिक्षक
Family Gathering
- रिश्तेदार
- खाना-पीना
- पुरानी बातें
- हंसी-मज़ाक
Romantic Story
- जुदाई
- इंतज़ार
- प्यार
- आँसू
History/Politics
- विभाजन
- सीमा
- समझौता
- एकता
Missing Persons
- तलाश
- पुलिस
- माता-पिता
- घर वापसी
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आप कभी अपने स्कूल के पुनर्मिलन में गए हैं?"
"आपके परिवार का आखिरी पुनर्मिलन कब हुआ था?"
"पुनर्मिलन के दौरान आपको सबसे ज़्यादा क्या अच्छा लगता है?"
"अगर आपको अपने किसी पुराने दोस्त से पुनर्मिलन का मौका मिले, तो आप क्या करेंगे?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि पुनर्मिलन से पुराने झगड़े खत्म हो सकते हैं?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
अपने सबसे यादगार पुनर्मिलन के बारे में लिखें।
कल्पना करें कि आप 20 साल बाद अपने स्कूल के दोस्तों से मिल रहे हैं। कैसा महसूस होगा?
क्या पुनर्मिलन हमेशा सुखद होते हैं? अपने विचार लिखें।
किसी ऐसी फिल्म का वर्णन करें जिसमें पुनर्मिलन का दृश्य बहुत प्रभावशाली था।
पुनर्मिलन और 'नई शुरुआत' के बीच क्या संबंध है?
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10 FragenNo, while most commonly used for people, it can also refer to the reunification of countries (like Germany) or the reunion of the soul with the divine in spiritual contexts. It implies any two entities that were once together coming back together.
The 'r' is a 'reph', which means it's a short, voiceless sound that occurs right before the 'm'. It sounds like 'pu-nar-milan'. Practice saying 'punar' and 'milan' separately, then join them quickly.
Technically you could, but it would sound very dramatic or funny. It's better to use 'दूसरी मुलाकात' (second meeting) for dates. Save 'punarmilan' for when you haven't seen someone for months or years.
The direct opposite would be 'बिछड़ना' (to separate) or 'अलगाव' (separation). If 'punarmilan' is the joy of meeting, 'जुदाई' is the sorrow of being apart.
In modern Hindi, it is written as one word: 'पुनर्मिलन'. Writing it as two separate words is considered incorrect in standard orthography.
It is a masculine noun. This is important for grammar: you say 'अच्छा पुनर्मिलन' (good reunion) and 'पुनर्मिलन हुआ' (reunion happened).
Yes, especially if you are organizing a get-together with old colleagues or classmates. It sounds very polite and appropriate for an email subject line like 'पुनर्मिलन का निमंत्रण' (Invitation for Reunion).
It means 'Alumni Reunion'. 'Purva' means former, 'Chhatra' means student. It's the standard term for school or college reunions.
Absolutely. Many songs about lovers meeting after a long time use the word 'milan' or 'punarmilan' to express the depth of their joy.
It's rare. You wouldn't say a 'reunion of my keys'. However, in literature, you might hear about the 'reunion of two broken parts of a locket'.
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Write a sentence using 'पुनर्मिलन' about a school meeting.
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Translate: 'Their reunion was very emotional.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a family reunion.
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Translate: 'I am waiting for our reunion.'
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Use 'पुनर्मिलन समारोह' in a formal sentence.
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Describe the meaning of 'पुनर्मिलन' in your own words (Hindi).
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Translate: 'The reunion of North and South Korea is a complex issue.'
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Write a sentence using 'पुनर्मिलन' and 'यादें'.
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Translate: 'After 20 years, the brothers had a reunion.'
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Write a sentence using 'पुनर्मिलन की खुशी'.
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Translate: 'The movie ends with a beautiful reunion.'
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Create a question asking about a reunion date.
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Translate: 'This reunion is a new beginning for us.'
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Write a sentence about a spiritual reunion.
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Translate: 'We organized a surprise reunion party.'
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Use 'ऐतिहासिक' with 'पुनर्मिलन'.
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Translate: 'The joy of reunion cannot be described in words.'
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Write a sentence using 'पुनर्मिलन' and 'दोस्त'.
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Translate: 'Reunion after separation is very sweet.'
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Write a sentence using 'पुनर्मिलन' as a subject.
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Pronounce correctly: पुनर्मिलन
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Say 'Family Reunion' in Hindi.
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Say 'School Reunion' in Hindi.
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Say 'Our reunion happened after five years.'
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Say 'The reunion was very emotional.'
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Ask: 'When is the reunion party?'
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Say 'I am very happy for this reunion.'
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Say 'Reunion ceremony' in Hindi.
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Say 'Old friends' reunion.'
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Say 'Hope for reunion' in Hindi.
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Say 'Reunion of souls.'
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Say 'Historical reunion.'
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Say 'Joy of reunion.'
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Say 'Reunion scene in the movie.'
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Say 'Annual alumni reunion.'
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Say 'The wait for reunion.'
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Say 'Reunion is a new beginning.'
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Say 'Brief reunion.'
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Say 'Reunion after separation.'
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Say 'I will come to the reunion.'
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Identify 'पुनर्मिलन' in the sentence: 'कल हमारे घर में एक छोटा सा पुनर्मिलन समारोह है।' What is the event?
Listen and translate: 'पुनर्मिलन की खुशी शब्दों में बयान नहीं की जा सकती।'
Which word did you hear? 'बिछड़ना' or 'पुनर्मिलन'?
Translate the keyword: 'दोस्ती का पुनर्मिलन'
Listen and identify the time: 'दस साल बाद उनका पुनर्मिलन हुआ।' How many years?
What is the tone? 'पुनर्मिलन बहुत भावुक था।' Sad, Happy, or Emotional?
Identify the place: 'स्कूल के पुनर्मिलन में सब आए।' Where?
Listen and translate: 'पुनर्मिलन की राह देखना बहुत कठिन है।'
Listen for the verb: 'पुनर्मिलन हुआ या नहीं?' Did it happen?
Identify the people: 'भाइयों का पुनर्मिलन हुआ।' Who?
Listen and translate: 'यह एक ऐतिहासिक पुनर्मिलन है।'
What is the subject? 'आत्मा का पुनर्मिलन ही सत्य है।'
Listen for the adjective: 'सुखद पुनर्मिलन।' What kind of reunion?
Listen and identify the event: 'पारिवारिक पुनर्मिलन की योजना बनाओ।' What should be planned?
Listen and translate: 'बिछड़े हुए प्रेमियों का पुनर्मिलन हुआ।'
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Summary
The word 'पुनर्मिलन' (Punar-milan) is your go-to Hindi term for a meaningful reunion. Whether it's a 'पारिवारिक पुनर्मिलन' (family reunion) or a 'स्कूल पुनर्मिलन' (school reunion), it signifies the joy of reconnecting after a long gap. Example: 'दस साल बाद उनका पुनर्मिलन हुआ' (Their reunion happened after ten years).
- Punar-milan means 'reunion' and is used for significant reconnections after a long time apart.
- It is a masculine noun derived from Sanskrit, often used in formal or emotional contexts.
- Commonly used for alumni meets, family gatherings, and movie climaxes where characters reunite.
- Avoid using it for casual, everyday meetings; it implies a special and meaningful event.
Gender Check
Always treat 'पुनर्मिलन' as masculine. 'उनका पुनर्मिलन' is correct; 'उनकी पुनर्मिलन' is wrong.
Root Recognition
Recognizing 'punar' (re-) and 'milan' (union) helps you understand dozens of other Hindi words like 'punarjanm' (rebirth).
Drama Level
Use this word when you want to emphasize that the meeting is a big deal. It adds emotional weight.
The Reph Rule
The 'r' sound (reph) always sits on the letter *after* it is pronounced. In 'पुनर्मिलन', it sits on 'म'.
Beispiel
दोस्तों का पुनर्मिलन हमेशा खुशी देता है।
Verwandte Inhalte
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आबाद
B1Bewohnt, wohlhabend; bevölkert und blühend.
आँचल
B1Das Ende eines Saris (Symbol für mütterlichen Schutz).
आचरण
B1The way a person behaves; conduct.
आँगन
A2Ein offener Innenhof in der Mitte eines Hauses. In Indien ist der Aangan ein zentraler Ort für das Familienleben.
आंगन
A2Ein Innenhof eines Hauses.
आग्रह करना
B1Jemanden inständig bitten oder auf etwas bestehen.
आज्ञा
B1Ein formeller Befehl oder eine Erlaubnis.
आज्ञा का पालन करना
B1Befehle oder Anweisungen befolgen.
आज्ञा मानना
A2Einem Befehl oder einer Regel gehorchen. (Er gehorchte seinem Vater. / Sie muss den Gesetzen gehorchen.)
आज्ञा पालन करना
B1Gehorchen