At the A1 level, you don't really need to use 'रिक्‍त'. You should focus on the word 'खाली' (khālī), which means 'empty'. You might see 'रिक्‍त' on a very basic worksheet where it says 'रिक्‍त स्थान भरें' (Fill in the blanks), but you don't need to use it in your own speaking yet. Just remember that if you see a word starting with 'ri-' and ending in '-kt', it probably means 'empty' in a formal way. At this stage, just recognize it as a formal version of 'khālī'. For example, if you see a box on a form, it might be a 'रिक्‍त' space. Don't worry about the grammar too much; just know the meaning. Think of it as the 'formal' label you see on tests.
At the A2 level, you should start recognizing 'रिक्‍त' in formal contexts like school notices or simple news headlines. You will definitely see 'रिक्‍त स्थान की पूर्ति करें' (Fill in the blanks) in your Hindi exercises. You should understand that 'रिक्‍त' is used for things like 'vacant seats' or 'empty spaces' in a document. You might not use it when talking to your friends, but you should be able to read it. It is an adjective that doesn't change its form, which makes it easy to use once you know the word. Try to notice it when you read formal Hindi signs or instructions. It's a 'Tatsam' word, meaning it comes from Sanskrit, so it sounds more 'official'.
As a B1 learner, 'रिक्‍त' becomes a part of your active vocabulary for formal writing. You should use it when writing letters to officials, applying for jobs, or describing administrative situations. You should know common collocations like 'रिक्‍त पद' (vacant post) and 'रिक्‍त स्थान' (blank space). At this level, you are expected to distinguish between the informal 'khālī' and the formal 'रिक्‍त'. If you are describing a vacancy in a company, 'रिक्‍त' is the correct choice. You should also be able to understand news reports that use this word to describe political vacancies or available positions in government departments. It's about choosing the right 'register' for your Hindi.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'रिक्‍त' in nuanced ways. You might use it in a more metaphorical or literary sense, such as describing a 'रिक्‍त हृदय' (empty heart) in a poem or a 'रिक्‍त जीवन' (empty life) in a story. You should also be aware of related nouns like 'रिक्ति' (rikti - vacancy). Your understanding of the word should include its use in technical fields like mathematics (रिक्‍त समुच्चय - empty set). You should be able to explain the difference between 'रिक्‍त', 'शून्य', and 'खाली' to others. Your formal essays and reports should consistently use 'रिक्‍त' instead of 'khālī' when appropriate to maintain a professional tone.
At the C1 level, you use 'रिक्‍त' with precision in complex academic and professional discourse. You understand its etymological roots and how it functions in high-level Sanskritized Hindi. You can use it in legal contexts, such as 'रिक्‍त भूमि' (vacant land) in property disputes, or in philosophical debates about 'shunyata' (emptiness) and 'rikti'. You are also familiar with compound words and rare literary uses. Your use of the word is natural and correctly placed within the formal register. You can identify when a writer uses 'रिक्‍त' to create a specific atmosphere or tone in a piece of literature, and you can mimic that style in your own advanced writing.
At the C2 level, your mastery of 'रिक्‍त' is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You use it effortlessly in all formal, legal, and literary contexts. You understand the subtle historical shifts in the word's usage and can appreciate its use in ancient texts versus modern administrative Hindi. You can use it to discuss abstract concepts in philosophy, science, and law with complete accuracy. Whether you are drafting a government policy or writing a critique of modern Hindi poetry, 'रिक्‍त' is just one of many tools in your extensive vocabulary that you use with perfect stylistic judgment. You also know when *not* to use it to avoid sounding archaic or overly pedantic.

रिक्‍त in 30 Sekunden

  • Formal word for empty or vacant.
  • Common in 'fill in the blanks' (रिक्‍त स्थान).
  • Used for job vacancies (रिक्‍त पद).
  • Derived from Sanskrit, used in formal registers.

The Hindi word रिक्‍त (Rikt) is a formal adjective derived from Sanskrit, primarily used to denote something that is empty, vacant, or void. While the common word for 'empty' in daily Hindi conversation is 'खाली' (khālī), 'रिक्‍त' is reserved for more sophisticated, official, or literary contexts. It describes a state where something that should contain something is currently devoid of it. This could be a physical space, a conceptual void, or a professional vacancy. Understanding 'रिक्‍त' is essential for learners aiming for B1 proficiency because it appears frequently in examinations, government notifications, and formal literature. It suggests a certain level of precision and formality that 'khālī' lacks. For instance, in a classroom setting, a teacher might ask you to fill in the 'रिक्‍त स्थान' (blank spaces) in a worksheet. In a corporate or government setting, you might hear about a 'रिक्‍त पद' (vacant post). The word carries an inherent sense of expectation—that the emptiness is a temporary state or a specific condition that needs addressing or noting.

Formal Vacancy
In administrative Hindi, 'रिक्‍त' is the standard term for job vacancies. If a department has an opening, they will advertise 'रिक्‍त पदों की संख्या' (number of vacant posts).
Academic Blanks
In textbooks and exams, 'रिक्‍त स्थान' is the technical term for 'fill in the blanks'. Every student in India is familiar with this phrase from their earliest schooling.
Mathematical/Logical Void
In set theory or logic, a 'null set' or an 'empty set' is often referred to as 'रिक्‍त समुच्चय' (Rikt Samuchchay).

कृपया आवेदन पत्र में रिक्‍त स्थानों को सावधानीपूर्वक भरें। (Please fill the vacant spaces in the application form carefully.)

Furthermore, 'रिक्‍त' is often used in philosophical discussions to describe the emptiness of the soul or the universe. While 'khālī' might describe an empty stomach, 'रिक्‍त' would describe the emptiness of a life without purpose. This nuance is vital for learners who wish to engage with Hindi poetry or classical literature. It is not just about the absence of matter, but often about the significance of that absence. In the context of the CEFR B1 level, you should be able to recognize this word in news broadcasts and use it correctly when describing formal situations or academic exercises.

Using 'रिक्‍त' correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as an adjective. It typically precedes the noun it modifies. Unlike some Hindi adjectives that change their ending based on gender and number (like 'achchha/achchhi'), 'रिक्‍त' is an 'invariant' or 'uninflected' adjective in most standard usages because it ends in a consonant sound (though it is technically a Sanskrit tatsam word). It remains 'रिक्‍त' whether modifying a masculine, feminine, singular, or plural noun. For example, 'रिक्‍त स्थान' (masculine singular), 'रिक्‍त सीटें' (feminine plural), and 'रिक्‍त पद' (masculine plural) all use the same form of the word.

Describing Positions
कार्यालय में तीन पद रिक्‍त हैं। (Three posts are vacant in the office.) Here, it functions as a predicative adjective.
Instructional Use
रिक्‍त डिब्बे को बाहर रखें। (Keep the empty box outside.) While 'khālī' is more common here, 'रिक्‍त' adds a formal instruction tone.

सभा में कई कुर्सियाँ रिक्‍त रह गईं। (Many chairs remained vacant in the meeting.)

When constructing sentences, remember that 'रिक्‍त' often pairs with words like 'स्थान' (place/space), 'पद' (post/position), 'हस्त' (hand - as in 'empty-handed' or 'rikt-hast'), and 'पात्र' (vessel). In advanced Hindi, you might see it combined with other words to form compound adjectives. For example, 'रिक्‍त-हस्त' (empty-handed) is a common literary term. If you are writing a formal email asking for a job, you might ask, 'क्या आपके संस्थान में कोई पद रिक्‍त है?' (Is there any post vacant in your institution?). This sounds much more professional than using 'khālī'.

You will encounter 'रिक्‍त' in specific environments that lean toward the formal end of the spectrum. If you are in India, one of the most common places to see this word is on public service commission websites or in the 'Employment News' (Rozgar Samachar) newspapers. Headlines often read: 'शिक्षक के ५०० रिक्‍त पदों पर भर्ती' (Recruitment for 500 vacant posts of teachers). In this context, 'रिक्‍त' is the standard administrative jargon. Another very common place is the classroom. Every Hindi language learner will hear the instruction 'रिक्‍त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए' (Complete/fill the blank spaces) during grammar drills and exams.

समाचार: 'रेलवे में हजारों पद रिक्‍त पड़े हैं।' (News: 'Thousands of posts are lying vacant in the Railways.')

In news broadcasts, especially on state-run channels like Doordarshan or in formal newspapers like Dainik Jagran or Navbharat Times, 'रिक्‍त' is preferred over 'khālī' when discussing legislative seats or high-ranking positions. For example, 'मंत्रिमंडल में एक स्थान रिक्‍त है' (One position is vacant in the cabinet). You might also hear it in high-level legal proceedings or bureaucratic meetings. If a seat in the Parliament becomes empty due to a resignation, it is called a 'रिक्‍त सीट'.

Radio & Television
Formal announcements regarding government schemes or public notices often use 'रिक्‍त' to describe available slots or vacancies.
Literature & Poetry
Poets use 'रिक्‍त' to evoke a sense of profound emptiness or existential void, which 'khālī' cannot convey as effectively.

The most common mistake learners make with 'रिक्‍त' is using it in overly casual situations where 'खाली' (khālī) would be more appropriate. For example, telling a friend 'मेरा गिलास रिक्‍त है' (My glass is vacant) sounds extremely unnatural and almost robotic. It’s like saying 'My beverage container is currently devoid of liquid' in English. In casual settings, always stick to 'khālī'. Another mistake is confusing 'रिक्‍त' with 'रक्त' (Rakt), which means 'blood'. The only difference is the small 'i' vowel sign (ि). Mispronouncing or misspelling these can lead to very confusing or even macabre sentences!

Register Mismatch
Avoid: 'मेरा पेट रिक्‍त है' (My stomach is vacant). Use: 'मुझे भूख लगी है' or 'मेरा पेट खाली है'.
The 'Rakt' Confusion
Ensure you include the 'i' sound. 'Rakt' (रक्त) = Blood. 'Rikt' (रिक्‍त) = Empty.

गलत (Wrong): वह रक्त स्थान है। (That is a blood space.)
सही (Right): वह रिक्‍त स्थान है। (That is an empty space.)

Learners also sometimes try to pluralize 'रिक्‍त' as 'रिक्‍तों', which is generally incorrect when used as an adjective. While 'रिक्तियों' (Riktiyon) can be used as a noun meaning 'vacancies', the adjective itself doesn't change. Stick to 'रिक्‍त' as your primary adjective form. Lastly, remember that 'रिक्‍त' implies a space that *could* or *should* be filled. Using it for something that is naturally empty and doesn't need filling (like the sky) might feel slightly off depending on the poetic context.

To truly master 'रिक्‍त', you should know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. The most obvious alternative is खाली (Khālī). This is the 'workhorse' word for empty in Hindi. It’s used for empty bottles, empty rooms, empty pockets, and empty time. If you aren't sure which word to use, 'khālī' is usually the safer, more natural choice for spoken Hindi. However, 'रिक्‍त' is your go-to for formal writing and official contexts.

रिक्‍त vs. खाली (Khālī)
रिक्‍त: Formal, administrative, academic. 'रिक्‍त पद' (Vacant post).
खाली: Informal, general, physical. 'खाली बोतल' (Empty bottle).
रिक्‍त vs. शून्य (Shūnya)
शून्य: Means 'zero' or 'void'. It suggests a total absence or a numerical value of zero. 'रिक्‍त' suggests a vacancy that needs to be filled.
रिक्‍त vs. विहीन (Vihīn)
विहीन: Means 'devoid of' or 'without'. It is usually used as a suffix, like 'जल-विहीन' (waterless/devoid of water).

Other words include 'सूना' (Sūnā), which means 'desolate' or 'lonely-empty', often used for a house when the people are gone. While 'रिक्‍त' is clinical and formal, 'सूना' is emotional. For example, 'घर रिक्‍त है' sounds like a legal statement that no one is registered there, whereas 'घर सूना है' sounds like the speaker is missing the family who lived there. Understanding these subtle shifts in vocabulary is the hallmark of a B1-B2 learner.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"संस्थान में वरिष्ठ प्रबंधक का पद रिक्‍त है।"

Neutral

"यह स्थान रिक्‍त है, आप यहाँ बैठ सकते हैं।"

Informell

"खाली गिलास हटा दो। (Note: 'Rikt' is rarely informal)"

Child friendly

"बच्चो, रिक्‍त स्थान में सही रंग भरो।"

Umgangssprache

"उसका दिमाग रिक्‍त है। (Used as an insult)"

Wusstest du?

The English word 'rich' might sound similar, but it is unrelated. However, the root 'rich' in Sanskrit is related to the Greek 'leipein' (to leave) and the Latin 'linquere'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /rɪkt/
US /rɪkt/
Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Rik'.
Reimt sich auf
सिक्त (Sikt) भक्त (Bhakt) रक्त (Rakt) मुक्त (Mukt) सक्त (Sakt) वक्त (Vakt) अनुरक्त (Anurakt) विभक्त (Vibhakt)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing it as 'Rakat' (adding a vowel between k and t).
  • Confusing it with 'Rakt' (blood) by shortening the vowel sound too much.
  • Pronouncing the 'r' with too much of an English 'r' sound; it should be a slight flap in Hindi.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize in text due to unique 'kt' ending.

Schreiben 4/5

Requires knowledge of the formal register to use correctly.

Sprechen 4/5

The 'kt' cluster can be tricky for English speakers.

Hören 3/5

Distinct sound makes it easy to pick out in formal speech.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

खाली स्थान पद भरना जगह

Als Nächstes lernen

अधिसूचना नियुक्ति आवेदन पात्रता चयन

Fortgeschritten

रिक्ति रिक्‍तता शून्यवाद विहीन रहित

Wichtige Grammatik

Tatsam Adjectives

Words like 'Rikt' do not change gender/number.

Causative Verbs

Rikt karvana (To have something emptied).

Compound Verbs

Rikt kar dena (To empty out).

Oblique Case

Rikt sthanon mein (In the blank spaces).

Noun Formation

Adding '-ta' to 'Rikt' makes it 'Riktata' (Emptiness).

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

यह स्थान रिक्‍त है।

This space is empty.

Simple subject-adjective-verb structure.

2

रिक्‍त स्थान भरें।

Fill the blank space.

Imperative sentence.

3

क्या यह रिक्‍त है?

Is this empty?

Interrogative sentence.

4

वह रिक्‍त डिब्बा है।

That is an empty box.

Demonstrative adjective usage.

5

यहाँ एक रिक्‍त कुर्सी है।

Here is an empty chair.

Locative adverb 'yahan'.

6

रिक्‍त जगह कहाँ है?

Where is the empty place?

Question word 'kahan'.

7

यह बोतल रिक्‍त नहीं है।

This bottle is not empty.

Negative sentence with 'nahin'.

8

दो रिक्‍त स्थान हैं।

There are two blank spaces.

Plural usage.

1

कृपया रिक्‍त स्थानों की पूर्ति करें।

Please complete the blank spaces.

Formal request using 'kripya'.

2

बस में कोई सीट रिक्‍त नहीं थी।

No seat was vacant in the bus.

Past tense 'thi' with feminine noun 'seat'.

3

इस फॉर्म में रिक्‍त स्थान बहुत हैं।

There are many blank spaces in this form.

Use of 'bahut' (many/much).

4

क्या आपके पास कोई रिक्‍त पद है?

Do you have any vacant post?

Possessive 'ke paas'.

5

उसने रिक्‍त कमरे में प्रवेश किया।

He entered the empty room.

Past tense verb 'pravesh kiya'.

6

रिक्‍त बर्तनों को रसोई में रखें।

Keep the empty utensils in the kitchen.

Plural direct object.

7

यहाँ रिक्‍त स्थान की कमी है।

There is a lack of empty space here.

Noun phrase 'sthan ki kami'.

8

शिक्षक ने रिक्‍त बोर्ड पर लिखा।

The teacher wrote on the empty board.

Oblique case 'board par'.

1

सरकार ने रिक्‍त पदों के लिए आवेदन मांगे हैं।

The government has invited applications for vacant posts.

Present perfect tense.

2

परीक्षा में रिक्‍त स्थान भरने वाले प्रश्न आए थे।

Fill-in-the-blank questions came in the exam.

Relative clause structure.

3

उसका मन रिक्‍तता से भरा हुआ था।

His mind was filled with emptiness.

Noun form 'riktata' (emptiness).

4

क्या इस विभाग में कोई स्थान रिक्‍त है?

Is there any position vacant in this department?

Formal inquiry.

5

रिक्‍त पदों की सूची सूचना पट्ट पर है।

The list of vacant posts is on the notice board.

Genitive 'ki' linking nouns.

6

उसने रिक्‍त लिफाफा मेज पर रख दिया।

He placed the empty envelope on the table.

Compound verb 'rakh diya'.

7

गाँव में कई घर रिक्‍त पड़े हैं।

Many houses are lying vacant in the village.

State-of-being with 'pade hain'.

8

लेखक ने रिक्‍त पन्नों पर अपनी कहानी लिखी।

The author wrote his story on the empty pages.

Use of 'apni' (his own).

1

संसद में कुछ सीटें अभी भी रिक्‍त हैं।

Some seats are still vacant in the Parliament.

Adverb 'abhi bhi' (still).

2

रिक्‍त स्थान की पूर्ति हेतु उचित शब्द चुनें।

Choose the appropriate word to fill the blank space.

Formal instructional language.

3

सेवानिवृत्ति के बाद उनका पद रिक्‍त हो गया।

His post became vacant after retirement.

Complex noun 'sevanivrutti' (retirement).

4

कविता में रिक्‍तता का गहरा भाव है।

There is a deep sense of emptiness in the poem.

Abstract noun usage.

5

क्या आप रिक्‍त पदों की संख्या बता सकते हैं?

Can you tell the number of vacant posts?

Modal verb 'sakte hain'.

6

शहर के बीचों-बीच एक रिक्‍त भूखंड है।

There is a vacant plot in the middle of the city.

Specific term 'bhukhand' (plot of land).

7

उसका रिक्‍त हाथ उसकी गरीबी को दर्शाता था।

His empty hand showed his poverty.

Metaphorical usage.

8

रिक्‍त पात्र में ज्ञान भरना कठिन है।

It is difficult to fill an empty vessel with knowledge.

Proverbial style.

1

संविधान के अनुसार, यह पद छह महीने से अधिक रिक्‍त नहीं रह सकता।

According to the constitution, this post cannot remain vacant for more than six months.

Legal/Administrative constraints.

2

दार्शनिक ने ब्रह्मांड की रिक्‍तता पर चर्चा की।

The philosopher discussed the void of the universe.

Academic discourse.

3

रिक्‍त पदों को भरने की प्रक्रिया अत्यंत जटिल है।

The process of filling vacant posts is extremely complex.

Gerundial phrase as subject.

4

उनकी मृत्यु ने साहित्य जगत में एक रिक्‍त स्थान छोड़ दिया है।

His death has left a void in the world of literature.

Idiomatic 'void' usage.

5

गणित में, रिक्‍त समुच्चय का विशेष महत्व है।

In mathematics, the empty set has special significance.

Technical terminology.

6

अदालत ने रिक्‍त भूमि पर निर्माण कार्य रोक दिया।

The court halted construction work on the vacant land.

Legal action phrasing.

7

वह रिक्‍त-हस्त आया था और रिक्‍त-हस्त ही चला गया।

He came empty-handed and left empty-handed.

Compound adjective 'rikt-hast'.

8

आत्मा की रिक्‍तता को भौतिक वस्तुओं से नहीं भरा जा सकता।

The emptiness of the soul cannot be filled with material objects.

Passive voice with 'bhara ja sakta'.

1

प्रशासनिक शिथिलता के कारण वर्षों से पद रिक्‍त पड़े हैं।

Due to administrative laxity, posts have been lying vacant for years.

High-level vocabulary like 'shithilta'.

2

अस्तित्ववाद के अनुसार, मानव जीवन मूलतः रिक्‍त है।

According to existentialism, human life is fundamentally void.

Philosophical terminology.

3

रिक्‍त पदों की अधिसूचना शीघ्र ही जारी की जाएगी।

The notification for vacant posts will be issued soon.

Formal future passive.

4

उसकी आँखों में एक भयावह रिक्‍तता दिखाई दे रही थी।

A terrifying emptiness was visible in his eyes.

Intense descriptive language.

5

न्यायाधीश ने रिक्‍त सीटों के आवंटन पर कड़ी टिप्पणी की।

The judge made sharp comments on the allocation of vacant seats.

Legal reporting style.

6

यह उपन्यास आधुनिक समाज की रिक्‍तता का सजीव चित्रण करता है।

This novel vividly depicts the emptiness of modern society.

Literary criticism.

7

रिक्तियों की गणना में त्रुटि के कारण पूरी प्रक्रिया बाधित हुई।

The entire process was hindered due to an error in the calculation of vacancies.

Complex causal structure.

8

परम सत्य की खोज में उसने स्वयं को सांसारिक इच्छाओं से रिक्‍त कर लिया।

In search of the ultimate truth, he emptied himself of worldly desires.

Reflexive 'swayam ko' with adjective.

Häufige Kollokationen

रिक्‍त स्थान
रिक्‍त पद
रिक्‍त सीट
रिक्‍त हाथ
रिक्‍त समुच्चय
रिक्‍त भूखंड
रिक्‍त स्थान की पूर्ति
रिक्‍त पद की अधिसूचना
रिक्‍त पात्र
रिक्‍त हृदय

Häufige Phrasen

रिक्‍त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए

— Common instruction in exams meaning 'Fill in the blanks'.

प्रश्न १: रिक्‍त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए।

पद रिक्‍त होना

— To have a job vacancy.

मैनेजर का पद रिक्‍त हो गया है।

रिक्‍त-हस्त लौटना

— To return empty-handed or without success.

शिकारी रिक्‍त-हस्त लौटा।

स्थान रिक्‍त है

— The space/seat is vacant.

क्या यह स्थान रिक्‍त है?

रिक्तियों की संख्या

— The total number of vacancies.

रिक्तियों की संख्या १० है।

रिक्‍त पड़ा रहना

— To remain vacant or unused for a long time.

मकान सालों से रिक्‍त पड़ा है।

रिक्‍त आवेदन

— A blank application form.

रिक्‍त आवेदन पत्र यहाँ से लें।

रिक्‍त मस्तिष्क

— An empty or idle mind.

रिक्‍त मस्तिष्क शैतान का घर है।

रिक्‍त कोष्ठक

— Empty brackets in a document.

रिक्‍त कोष्ठक में सही का निशान लगाएँ।

रिक्‍त पन्ना

— A blank page.

डायरी का आखिरी पन्ना रिक्‍त था।

Wird oft verwechselt mit

रिक्‍त vs रक्त (Rakt)

Means 'blood'. It lacks the 'i' vowel sound.

रिक्‍त vs रक्त (Rakt) vs रिक्‍त (Rikt)

One is biological, the other is a state of vacancy.

रिक्‍त vs रुक्त (Rukt)

Not a standard word, but a common mispronunciation.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"रिक्‍त-हस्त होना"

— To be without resources or money.

व्यापार में घाटे के बाद वह रिक्‍त-हस्त हो गया।

Literary
"रिक्‍त स्थान छोड़ना"

— To leave a gap or a legacy that is hard to fill.

गांधीजी के जाने से देश में एक रिक्‍त स्थान छूट गया।

Formal
"रिक्‍त हृदय से"

— To do something without feeling or emotion.

उसने रिक्‍त हृदय से विदा ली।

Poetic
"शून्य से रिक्‍त तक"

— From nothing to total emptiness (philosophical).

उसकी यात्रा शून्य से रिक्‍त तक थी।

Philosophical
"रिक्‍तता का अहसास"

— Feeling a void or sense of loss.

माँ के बिना घर में रिक्‍तता का अहसास होता है।

General
"रिक्‍त पात्र की तरह"

— Like an empty vessel (ready to learn or noisy).

वह रिक्‍त पात्र की तरह शोर करता है।

Metaphorical
"रिक्तियों को भरना"

— To fulfill requirements or fill positions.

हमें जल्दी ही इन रिक्तियों को भरना होगा।

Professional
"रिक्त स्थान की गूँज"

— The echo of an empty space.

बड़े महल में रिक्‍त स्थान की गूँज डरावनी थी।

Literary
"रिक्‍त मन"

— A mind free of thoughts or a depressed mind.

रिक्‍त मन से प्रार्थना करो।

Spiritual
"रिक्‍त हाथ न जाना"

— To not go empty-handed (to bring a gift).

किसी के घर रिक्‍त हाथ नहीं जाना चाहिए।

Cultural

Leicht verwechselbar

रिक्‍त vs खाली (Khali)

Both mean empty.

'Khali' is general/informal, while 'Rikt' is formal/administrative.

गिलास खाली है, लेकिन पद रिक्‍त है।

रिक्‍त vs शून्य (Shunya)

Both imply nothingness.

'Shunya' is numerical (zero) or absolute void, 'Rikt' is a vacancy to be filled.

मेरा स्कोर शून्य है।

रिक्‍त vs अधूरा (Adhura)

Implies something missing.

'Adhura' means incomplete, 'Rikt' means completely empty.

काम अधूरा है।

रिक्‍त vs सूना (Suna)

Implies emptiness.

'Suna' is emotional/desolate, 'Rikt' is clinical/formal.

घर सूना है।

रिक्‍त vs रहित (Rahit)

Means without.

'Rahit' is a preposition/suffix, 'Rikt' is a standalone adjective.

जल-रहित स्थान।

Satzmuster

A1

यह [Noun] रिक्‍त है।

यह कुर्सी रिक्‍त है।

A2

रिक्‍त [Noun] भरें।

रिक्‍त स्थान भरें।

B1

क्या कोई [Noun] रिक्‍त है?

क्या कोई पद रिक्‍त है?

B2

[Noun] रिक्‍त होने के कारण...

पद रिक्‍त होने के कारण काम रुका है।

C1

रिक्‍तता का [Noun]...

रिक्‍तता का भाव गहरा है।

C1

[Noun] को रिक्‍त करना...

कमरे को रिक्‍त करना आवश्यक है।

C2

रिक्‍त पदों की अधिसूचना...

रिक्‍त पदों की अधिसूचना जारी की गई।

C2

रिक्‍त-हस्त [Verb]...

वह रिक्‍त-हस्त लौट आया।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

रिक्ति (Rikti) Vacancy
रिक्‍तता (Riktata) Emptiness/Void

Verben

रिक्‍त करना (Rikt karna) To empty/vacate
रिक्‍त होना (Rikt hona) To become empty/vacant

Adjektive

रिक्‍त (Rikt) Empty/Vacant

Verwandt

So verwendest du es

frequency

Common in academic and administrative contexts; rare in casual speech.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 'Rikt' for a glass of water. Khali

    It's too formal for everyday objects.

  • Writing 'Rakt' instead of 'Rikt'. Rikt

    Rakt means blood. Be careful with the vowel!

  • Saying 'Rikt sthanon ko bharo' in a casual way. Khali jagah bhar do

    'Rikt sthan' sounds like a teacher talking.

  • Pluralizing to 'Rikton'. Rikt

    As an adjective, it doesn't need a plural ending.

  • Pronouncing as 'Rikat'. Rikt

    The 'kt' is a cluster, not two separate syllables.

Tipps

Job Applications

Always look for the word 'Rikt' when searching for job openings in Hindi newspapers.

No Changes

Don't worry about changing the ending of 'Rikt'. It stays the same for boys, girls, and groups.

Fill the Blanks

Memorize the phrase 'Rikt sthan ki purti'—it's the most common way you'll see this word.

Crisp Sound

Keep the 'k' and 't' together. Don't say 'Ri-kat'.

Formal Letters

When writing to a principal or boss, use 'Rikt' to describe a lack of resources or seats.

Administrative Hindi

This is a key word for 'Sarkari' (government) Hindi. Master it to understand official notices.

Headline Spotting

If you see 'रिक्‍त' in a news headline, it's almost certainly about politics or jobs.

Short Vowel

The 'i' in 'Rikt' is very short. Don't drag it out like 'Reekt'.

The 'k' and 't'

Associate the 'kt' with 'vacanT'. Both have a strong 't' sound at the end.

Noun Form

Learn 'Rikti' (vacancy) alongside 'Rikt'. They usually appear together.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of the word 'RE-JECT'. When you reject everything in a box, the box becomes 'RIKT' (empty).

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a 'Fill in the blanks' test paper. The lines are 'Rikt'. Now imagine a 'Vacant' sign on a hotel door. That is also 'Rikt'.

Word Web

Empty Vacant Blank Void Null Available Unfilled Hollow

Herausforderung

Try to find three 'रिक्‍त' things in your room right now. Say out loud: 'यह स्थान रिक्‍त है' (This space is empty).

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'रिच्' (rich), which means to leave, release, or empty. It is a 'Tatsam' word in Hindi, meaning it has been adopted directly from Sanskrit without phonetic changes.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Emptied, purged, or left behind.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities, but using it for a person's head (रिक्‍त मस्तिष्क) can be an insult meaning they are stupid.

English speakers often use 'empty' for everything. In Hindi, you must choose between 'khali' (casual) and 'rikt' (formal).

Government Job Portals (Sarkari Result) Hindi Grammar Textbooks (NCERT) Legal documents in Indian Courts

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Job Hunting

  • रिक्‍त पदों की जानकारी
  • आवेदन पत्र
  • योग्यता
  • भर्ती

Exams

  • रिक्‍त स्थान भरिए
  • सही विकल्प
  • उत्तर पुस्तिका
  • प्रश्न पत्र

Real Estate

  • रिक्‍त भूखंड
  • किराए के लिए
  • खाली मकान
  • कब्जा

Mathematics

  • रिक्‍त समुच्चय
  • शून्य मान
  • कोष्ठक
  • संख्या

Travel

  • रिक्‍त सीट
  • आरक्षण
  • टिकट
  • उपलब्धता

Gesprächseinstiege

"क्या इस कंपनी में कोई पद रिक्‍त है?"

"रिक्‍त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे अच्छा शब्द कौन सा है?"

"क्या आपको पता है कि यह सीट रिक्‍त है या नहीं?"

"इस फॉर्म में कितने रिक्‍त स्थान छोड़ने हैं?"

"गाँव में इतने घर रिक्‍त क्यों पड़े हैं?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

आज मैंने अपनी डायरी का एक रिक्‍त पन्ना भरा और मुझे महसूस हुआ...

अगर मेरा जीवन एक रिक्‍त पात्र होता, तो मैं उसमें क्या भरना चाहता?

अपने शहर के किसी रिक्‍त भूखंड के बारे में लिखें और बताएं कि वहाँ क्या बनना चाहिए।

जब आप किसी रिक्‍त कमरे में अकेले होते हैं, तो आप कैसा महसूस करते हैं?

नौकरी के रिक्‍त पदों के लिए एक औपचारिक आवेदन पत्र लिखें।

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Technically yes, but it sounds very strange. Use 'Khali' or just say you are hungry. 'Rikt' is for forms and jobs.

It is the standard Hindi term for 'blank space' in a sentence or a form.

In formal Hindi, yes. You will see it every day in newspapers and schools.

It's like the 'ct' in 'fact'. Quick and sharp.

The most common opposite is 'Bhara' (full) or 'Poorn' (complete).

Only metaphorically, like 'Rikt-hast' (empty-handed) or to say someone is empty-headed (insult).

The adjective is 'Rikt'. 'Riktata' is the noun meaning emptiness.

To sound more formal, professional, or academic. It shows better vocabulary.

Yes, 'Rikt Samuchchay' means 'Empty Set'.

Yes, especially in a legal or real estate context.

Teste dich selbst 200 Fragen

writing

Write a sentence using 'रिक्‍त स्थान'.

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Write a formal email asking about a 'रिक्‍त पद'.

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Compare 'रिक्‍त' and 'खाली' in three sentences.

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Describe a 'रिक्‍त कमरा' (empty room) using formal Hindi.

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Write a news headline about 'रिक्‍त पदों की भर्ती'.

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Use the word 'रिक्‍त-हस्त' in a short story sentence.

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Explain the concept of 'रिक्‍त समुच्चय' in Hindi.

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Translate: 'There are many vacant seats in the hall.'

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Write a poem line using 'रिक्‍त हृदय'.

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Translate: 'Please do not leave any space blank.'

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Write 5 collocations of 'रिक्‍त'.

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Describe a 'रिक्‍त भूखंड' in your neighborhood.

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Write a dialogue between a boss and an employee about a 'रिक्‍त स्थान'.

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writing

Translate: 'The notification for vacancies will be released tomorrow.'

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Use 'रिक्‍तता' in a sentence about philosophy.

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Write an advertisement for a 'रिक्‍त पद'.

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Translate: 'He came empty-handed.'

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Write a sentence about a 'रिक्‍त पात्र'.

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Explain why 'रिक्‍त' is used instead of 'खाली' in exams.

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Write a sentence using 'रिक्‍त' as a predicative adjective.

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कितने पद रिक्‍त हैं?

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बातचीत किस बारे में है?

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दूसरे भाग में कितने रिक्‍त स्थान हैं?

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यह कहाँ की बातचीत हो सकती है?

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वह कैसे वापस आया?

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वह कहाँ गया था?

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भूमि कैसी थी?

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यह किसका आदेश है?

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एडमिशन आसान क्यों हुआ?

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क्या बढ़ा है?

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रेलवे में कितने पद रिक्‍त हैं?

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यह खबर किस बारे में है?

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डिब्बे के साथ क्या करना है?

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डिब्बा कैसा है?

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रिक्‍तता को क्या भर सकता है?

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: वह रिक्‍त हाथ लौटा।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: मकान रिक्‍त पड़ा है।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: यह एक रिक्‍त समुच्चय है।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: कोई सीट रिक्‍त नहीं थी।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: रिक्‍त आवेदन पत्र लें।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: यह भूमि रिक्‍त है।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: यह रिक्‍त स्थान है।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: कार्यालय में दो रिक्‍त पद हैं।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: मेरा पेट खाली है।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: रिक्‍त स्थान भरें।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: वह रिक्‍त हाथ आया।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: रिक्‍त पदों की जानकारी वेबसाइट पर है।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: यह रिक्‍त समुच्चय का उदाहरण था।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: बस में सब सीटें रिक्‍त थीं।
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: रिक्‍त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए। (Formal)
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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: क्या यह स्थान रिक्‍त है?

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