समस्याग्रस्त
समस्याग्रस्त in 30 Sekunden
- A formal adjective meaning 'problematic' or 'troubled'.
- Derived from Sanskrit 'Samasya' (problem) and 'Grast' (afflicted).
- Commonly used in news, reports, and professional contexts.
- Does not change for gender or number in modern Hindi.
The Hindi word समस्याग्रस्त (samasyāgrast) is a sophisticated adjective used to describe something or someone that is riddled with problems, troubled, or inherently problematic. It is a compound word derived from two Sanskrit roots: समस्या (samasyā), meaning 'problem' or 'challenge', and ग्रस्त (grast), which means 'seized', 'afflicted', or 'gripped by'. When you combine them, you get a term that literally describes being 'gripped by problems'. This word is highly versatile and carries a formal to semi-formal tone, making it a staple in journalism, academic writing, and serious social discussions.
- Societal Context
- In social work or sociology, this word is frequently used to describe neighborhoods or regions that face systemic issues like poverty, lack of infrastructure, or high crime rates. For instance, a 'समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्र' (samasyāgrast kshetr) refers to a 'problematic area' or a 'disturbed area'.
- Individual Context
- When applied to a person, it often refers to someone who is going through a difficult phase or who displays 'troubled' behavior. It is more empathetic and analytical than simply calling someone 'bad' or 'difficult'.
- Abstract Context
- It can also describe abstract concepts like a 'समस्याग्रस्त इतिहास' (samasyāgrast itihās - a troubled history) or a 'समस्याग्रस्त संबंध' (samasyāgrast sambandh - a problematic relationship).
शहर का यह इलाका काफी समय से समस्याग्रस्त रहा है। (This area of the city has been problematic for a long time.)
Understanding this word requires recognizing that it isn't just about having one problem; it's about being characterized by a state of difficulty. It implies a chronic or multifaceted set of issues rather than a single, temporary hurdle. In modern Hindi, you will often find it in newspaper headlines discussing 'problematic' state borders, 'troubled' public sectors, or 'disturbed' youth. It serves as a bridge between simple everyday Hindi and higher-level literary or administrative Hindi.
उसका बचपन बहुत समस्याग्रस्त था। (His childhood was very troubled.)
The word carries a weight of seriousness. While you might use 'मुश्किल' (mushkil) for a difficult math problem, you would use 'समस्याग्रस्त' for a recurring systemic failure in a school's management. It suggests a need for deep intervention or structural change rather than a quick fix. Because it is an adjective, it remains the same regardless of the gender of the noun it qualifies, making it relatively easy for beginners to use correctly in sentences once they grasp its meaning.
Using समस्याग्रस्त (samasyāgrast) correctly involves placing it before a noun as an attributive adjective or after a linking verb as a predicative adjective. Its primary function is to qualify a situation, a person, or a place as being in a state of crisis or persistent difficulty. Unlike 'कठिन' (kathin), which means 'hard', 'समस्याग्रस्त' implies that the difficulty arises from specific, identifiable 'problems' (samasya).
- Describing Locations
- यह एक समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्र है जहाँ बिजली की भारी कमी है। (This is a problematic area where there is a heavy shortage of electricity.) Here, it modifies 'क्षेत्र' (area).
- Describing People
- शिक्षक ने समस्याग्रस्त छात्रों के लिए अतिरिक्त कक्षाएं आयोजित कीं। (The teacher organized extra classes for troubled students.) Here, it modifies 'छात्रों' (students).
- Describing Abstract Situations
- उनकी वैवाहिक स्थिति काफी समस्याग्रस्त लग रही है। (Their marital status seems quite problematic.) Here, it describes 'स्थिति' (situation/status).
परियोजना का दूसरा चरण अत्यंत समस्याग्रस्त साबित हुआ। (The second phase of the project proved to be extremely problematic.)
One nuance to keep in mind is the intensity. Calling something 'समस्याग्रस्त' is stronger than saying it has 'problems'. It suggests that the problems are the defining feature of the subject at that moment. In business contexts, you might hear about 'समस्याग्रस्त संपत्तियां' (problematic assets or stressed assets), referring to loans that aren't being paid back. In clinical or psychological contexts, it might describe 'समस्याग्रस्त व्यवहार' (problematic behavior).
सरकार समस्याग्रस्त बैंकों को बचाने की कोशिश कर रही है। (The government is trying to save the troubled banks.)
When writing, ensure you don't confuse it with 'समस्या' (the noun). You cannot say 'यह एक समस्याग्रस्त है' (This is a problematic). You must say 'यह समस्याग्रस्त है' (This is problematic) or 'यह एक समस्याग्रस्त स्थिति है' (This is a problematic situation). It always functions as a descriptor of a state or a thing.
While you might not hear a toddler use समस्याग्रस्त (samasyāgrast), it is ubiquitous in adult, professional, and media environments in India. It is a word of 'analysis'. You will hear it when people are trying to categorize or diagnose a situation rather than just complaining about it. It is very common in news broadcasts, especially when discussing geopolitics or internal security.
- News & Media
- News anchors often refer to 'समस्याग्रस्त जिले' (disturbed/problematic districts) when reporting on elections or civil unrest. It sounds more objective and professional than saying 'disturbed districts'.
- Corporate & Finance
- In the financial world, especially in Hindi business news (like CNBC Awaaz), you will hear about 'समस्याग्रस्त ऋण' (problematic loans) or 'समस्याग्रस्त कंपनियां' (troubled companies facing bankruptcy).
- Education & Counseling
- School principals or psychologists use this to describe students who need extra attention: 'वह एक समस्याग्रस्त बालक है' (He is a troubled child).
अधिकारियों ने समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों का दौरा किया। (The officials visited the problematic areas.)
In literature and cinema, this word is used to build character depth. A protagonist might have a 'समस्याग्रस्त अतीत' (troubled past), which explains their current motivations. It evokes a sense of sympathy or complexity that simpler words like 'बुरा' (bad) fail to capture. It is also common in formal debates where speakers critique a policy as being 'समस्याग्रस्त' from its inception.
यह फिल्म समाज के समस्याग्रस्त पहलुओं को दिखाती है। (This film shows the problematic aspects of society.)
Finally, in legal or administrative Hindi (Rajbhasha), this word is a standard term for classifying cases or issues that require special handling. If you ever work in an Indian office or read official government notices, 'समस्याग्रस्त' will appear whenever there is a failure in a system or a dispute that needs resolution.
Despite its clear meaning, learners often stumble when using समस्याग्रस्त (samasyāgrast). The most common error is confusing it with the noun 'समस्या' (problem). Remember: 'समस्या' is the thing itself, while 'समस्याग्रस्त' is the state of being afflicted by that thing. You cannot say 'मुझे एक समस्याग्रस्त है' to mean 'I have a problem'. You must say 'मुझे एक समस्या है'.
- Confusion with 'Mushkil' (Difficult)
- Many learners use 'समस्याग्रस्त' when they just mean a task is hard. For example, 'यह होमवर्क समस्याग्रस्त है' (This homework is problematic) sounds strange if you just mean it's difficult. Use 'कठिन' (kathin) or 'मुश्किल' (mushkil) for hard tasks. Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' only if the homework has errors or is causing systemic trouble.
- Overusing it in Casual Speech
- Using this word while hanging out with friends might make you sound like a textbook or a news reporter. In casual Hindi, people usually say 'परेशान' (pareshan - troubled/worried) or 'दिक्कत वाला' (dikkat wala - problematic/troublesome).
- Incorrect Gender Agreement
- While 'समस्याग्रस्त' doesn't change, some learners try to change the ending to 'समस्याग्रस्ती' or 'समस्याग्रस्ता' thinking it should match feminine nouns. This is incorrect. It remains 'समस्याग्रस्त' for all genders.
❌ वह एक समस्याग्रस्त लड़की है। (Correct, but note that 'समस्याग्रस्त' didn't change.)
❌ वह समस्याग्रस्ता है। (Incorrect Sanskrit-style conjugation not used in modern Hindi.)
Another mistake is using it as a verb. You cannot 'समस्याग्रस्त' something. It is strictly an adjective. If you want to say something is becoming problematic, you must use a helping verb like 'होना' (to be/become): 'स्थिति समस्याग्रस्त हो रही है' (The situation is becoming problematic).
गलत: यह सवाल समस्याग्रस्त है। (Wrong context if you mean it's just hard to solve.)
सही: यह सवाल कठिन है। (Right: This question is hard.)
Lastly, be careful with the pronunciation of the 'gr' cluster in 'grast'. Many learners accidentally say 'garast', adding a vowel sound where none exists. It should be a crisp 'gr' sound as in 'grass'.
Hindi has a rich vocabulary for describing difficulties. Choosing the right word depends on the 'flavor' of the problem you are describing. समस्याग्रस्त (samasyāgrast) is specific because of the root 'samasya'. Here are some alternatives and how they differ:
- मुश्किल (Mushkil) vs. समस्याग्रस्त
- 'मुश्किल' is general and common. It means 'difficult'. 'समस्याग्रस्त' is more formal and implies a situation is 'full of problems'. You can have a 'मुश्किल दिन' (difficult day), but a 'समस्याग्रस्त दिन' sounds like you are analyzing your day for a report.
- जटिल (Jatil) vs. समस्याग्रस्त
- 'जटिल' means 'complex' or 'intricate'. A problem can be 'जटिल' without being 'समस्याग्रस्त'. For example, a complex machine is 'जटिल', but it only becomes 'समस्याग्रस्त' if it starts breaking down frequently.
- विवादास्पद (Vivādāspad) vs. समस्याग्रस्त
- 'विवादास्पद' means 'controversial'. While many problematic things are controversial, 'समस्याग्रस्त' focuses on the trouble/difficulty, while 'विवादास्पद' focuses on the disagreement or debate surrounding it.
यह एक पेचीदा (pechīdā - complicated) मामला है।
Other words include 'संकटपूर्ण' (sankat-purn - crisis-ridden), which is even more intense than 'समस्याग्रस्त'. If a situation is 'संकटपूर्ण', it is an emergency. If it is 'समस्याग्रस्त', it is chronically difficult but perhaps not yet a full-blown emergency. In casual settings, you might use 'दिक्कत भरा' (dikkat bhara), which literally means 'filled with trouble'.
इलाके की शांति भंग होने के कारण इसे अशांत (ashānt - disturbed) घोषित किया गया।
Understanding these synonyms helps you navigate the nuances of Hindi. While 'समस्याग्रस्त' is a safe, high-level word to use for any 'problematic' scenario, knowing when to use 'जटिल' for complexity or 'विवादास्पद' for controversy will make your Hindi sound much more natural and precise.
How Formal Is It?
"प्रशासन ने समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में अतिरिक्त पुलिस बल तैनात किया है।"
"यह एक समस्याग्रस्त स्थिति है जिसका हमें हल निकालना होगा।"
"यार, उसकी लाइफ थोड़ी समस्याग्रस्त चल रही है।"
"यह खिलौना समस्याग्रस्त है, यह ठीक से नहीं चलता।"
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Wusstest du?
The root 'Samasya' in ancient Sanskrit also referred to a literary game where one had to complete a verse based on a given line.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing as 'sa-mas-ya-ga-rast' (adding a vowel between 'g' and 'r').
- Pronouncing 'samasya' with a long 'aa' at the end (it should be samasyā).
- Softening the 't' at the end too much (it is a dental 't').
- Stressing the first syllable 'sa'.
- Mixing up 'grast' with 'ghrast' (adding aspiration).
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize if you know 'samasya'.
Requires correct spelling of the 'grast' conjunct.
The 'gr' and 'st' clusters can be tricky for beginners.
Clearly audible in news and formal speeches.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Tatsam Adjectives
Words like 'समस्याग्रस्त' don't change endings for gender (unlike 'achha/achhi').
Compound Suffixes
The suffix '-grast' can be added to many nouns (e.g., 'rog-grast', 'shok-grast').
Placement
Adjectives usually precede the noun they modify (Attributive).
Intensity
Use 'bahut' or 'atyant' before 'samasyagrast' to increase intensity.
Predicative Use
Using 'hai' after the adjective to describe a subject (e.g., 'Yah sthiti samasyagrast hai').
Beispiele nach Niveau
यह एक समस्याग्रस्त घर है।
This is a problematic house.
Simple Adjective-Noun structure.
शहर का वह कोना समस्याग्रस्त है।
That corner of the city is problematic.
Predicative use of the adjective.
मेरे पास एक समस्याग्रस्त फोन है।
I have a problematic phone.
Describing an object.
यह बच्चा समस्याग्रस्त नहीं है।
This child is not troubled.
Negative sentence.
क्या आपकी गाड़ी समस्याग्रस्त है?
Is your car problematic?
Interrogative sentence.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में मत जाओ।
Don't go into problematic areas.
Imperative sentence.
आज का दिन समस्याग्रस्त रहा।
Today was a problematic day.
Describing time/experience.
यह एक छोटी लेकिन समस्याग्रस्त बात है।
This is a small but problematic matter.
Using 'but' (lekin) to contrast.
गांव की सड़कें बहुत समस्याग्रस्त हैं।
The village roads are very problematic.
Plural subject, adjective remains the same.
शिक्षक समस्याग्रस्त छात्रों की मदद करते हैं।
The teacher helps troubled students.
Attributive adjective in a plural context.
यह मशीन काफी समस्याग्रस्त साबित हुई।
This machine proved to be quite problematic.
Using 'saabit hui' (proved to be).
हमें समस्याग्रस्त इलाकों की सूची चाहिए।
We need a list of problematic areas.
Genitive construction (ilakon ki).
उनका पारिवारिक जीवन समस्याग्रस्त है।
Their family life is troubled.
Describing a life situation.
वह एक समस्याग्रस्त अतीत से आता है।
He comes from a troubled past.
Describing the past (ateet).
यह सॉफ्टवेयर समस्याग्रस्त लग रहा है।
This software seems problematic.
Using 'lag raha hai' (seems/looks).
क्या यह इलाका सचमुच समस्याग्रस्त है?
Is this area really problematic?
Using 'sachmuch' (really) for emphasis.
कंपनी की वित्तीय स्थिति अब भी समस्याग्रस्त है।
The company's financial situation is still problematic.
Formal business context.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में शांति बहाल करना कठिन है।
It is difficult to restore peace in disturbed areas.
Using an infinitive phrase (shanti bahal karna).
यह फिल्म एक समस्याग्रस्त किशोर की कहानी है।
This film is the story of a troubled teenager.
Describing a character type.
अधिकारियों ने समस्याग्रस्त पुल को बंद कर दिया।
The officials closed the problematic bridge.
Action taken on a problematic object.
उनकी बातचीत का तरीका काफी समस्याग्रस्त था।
Their way of talking was quite problematic.
Describing behavior or style.
समस्याग्रस्त बैंकों को सरकार से मदद मिली।
Troubled banks received help from the government.
Passive-like structure (madad mili).
यह एक समस्याग्रस्त मुद्दा है जिस पर चर्चा जरूरी है।
This is a problematic issue that needs discussion.
Using a relative clause (jis par).
क्या आपको लगता है कि यह योजना समस्याग्रस्त है?
Do you think that this plan is problematic?
Complex sentence with 'ki' (that).
परियोजना का कार्यान्वयन अत्यंत समस्याग्रस्त रहा है।
The implementation of the project has been extremely problematic.
Using 'karyanyan' (implementation).
समाज के समस्याग्रस्त पहलुओं पर ध्यान देना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to pay attention to the problematic aspects of society.
Using 'pahluon' (aspects).
उसकी दलीलें समस्याग्रस्त थीं और उनमें तथ्यों की कमी थी।
His arguments were problematic and lacked facts.
Critiquing logic or arguments.
समस्याग्रस्त ऋणों (NPA) ने बैंकिंग क्षेत्र को प्रभावित किया है।
Problematic loans (NPA) have affected the banking sector.
Financial terminology.
यह एक समस्याग्रस्त विरासत है जिसे हमें सुधारना होगा।
This is a problematic legacy that we will have to reform.
Using 'virasat' (legacy).
लेखक ने समाज की समस्याग्रस्त मानसिकता पर प्रहार किया है।
The author has attacked the problematic mindset of society.
Literary analysis context.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में बुनियादी सुविधाओं का अभाव है।
There is a lack of basic facilities in problematic areas.
Using 'abhav' (lack/dearth).
वैज्ञानिकों ने इस समस्याग्रस्त सिद्धांत को खारिज कर दिया।
Scientists rejected this problematic theory.
Scientific/Academic context.
इस कानून की संवैधानिक वैधता समस्याग्रस्त प्रतीत होती है।
The constitutional validity of this law appears problematic.
Legal/Formal register.
इतिहास का यह समस्याग्रस्त अध्याय अक्सर भुला दिया जाता है।
This problematic chapter of history is often forgotten.
Metaphorical use of 'chapter'.
उनकी दार्शनिक स्थिति कई मायनों में समस्याग्रस्त है।
Their philosophical position is problematic in many ways.
Abstract philosophical critique.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में सैन्य हस्तक्षेप के गंभीर परिणाम हो सकते हैं।
Military intervention in disturbed areas can have serious consequences.
Geopolitical context.
यह शोध पत्र डेटा संग्रह की समस्याग्रस्त पद्धति पर आधारित है।
This research paper is based on a problematic methodology of data collection.
Academic critique.
संस्था की समस्याग्रस्त कार्यसंस्कृति ने कर्मचारियों को निराश किया।
The organization's problematic work culture frustrated the employees.
Corporate/Sociological context.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों की पहचान के लिए नए मानकों की आवश्यकता है।
New standards are needed for the identification of problematic areas.
Policy-making language.
वह अपनी समस्याग्रस्त पहचान के साथ सामंजस्य बिठाने की कोशिश कर रहा है।
He is trying to reconcile with his problematic identity.
Psychological/Existential context.
उत्तर-औपनिवेशिक विमर्श में राष्ट्र की अवधारणा स्वयं समस्याग्रस्त है।
In post-colonial discourse, the concept of the nation itself is problematic.
High-level academic discourse.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में संप्रभुता का प्रश्न अत्यंत जटिल हो जाता है।
The question of sovereignty in disturbed areas becomes extremely complex.
Political science terminology.
लेखक ने पितृसत्तात्मक समाज की समस्याग्रस्त संरचनाओं को उजागर किया है।
The author has exposed the problematic structures of patriarchal society.
Sociological critique.
इस परियोजना की आर्थिक व्यवहार्यता शुरू से ही समस्याग्रस्त रही है।
The economic viability of this project has been problematic from the start.
Professional financial analysis.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में मानवाधिकारों का उल्लंघन एक गंभीर चिंता है।
Violation of human rights in disturbed areas is a serious concern.
International law context.
उनकी कला में समस्याग्रस्त स्मृतियों और आघात का चित्रण है।
His art features the depiction of problematic memories and trauma.
Art criticism.
प्रौद्योगिकी के समस्याग्रस्त उपयोग ने गोपनीयता के संकट को जन्म दिया है।
The problematic use of technology has given rise to a crisis of privacy.
Tech-ethics context.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में शांति वार्ता की विफलता के अनेक कारण हैं।
There are many reasons for the failure of peace talks in disturbed areas.
Diplomatic reporting.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To declare (an area) as problematic or disturbed.
सरकार ने इस जिले को समस्याग्रस्त घोषित किया है।
— Identification of a problematic area.
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्र की पहचान करना पहला कदम है।
— Problematic policies.
इन समस्याग्रस्त नीतियों के कारण अर्थव्यवस्था गिर रही है।
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Samasya is the noun (problem); Samasyagrast is the adjective (problematic).
Mushkil means 'difficult' (effort-based); Samasyagrast means 'problem-ridden' (state-based).
Pareshan means 'worried' (emotion); Samasyagrast means 'troubled' (objective state).
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— A heap/pile of problems; often used with 'समस्याग्रस्त' contexts.
यह विभाग समस्याओं का अंबार है।
Informal— To invite trouble; often leads to a 'समस्याग्रस्त' situation.
उसने उससे लड़कर आफत मोल ले ली।
Informal— A bone in the throat (a problematic thing one can't get rid of).
यह प्रोजेक्ट मेरे गले की फांस बन गया है।
Informal— To be stuck in a whirlpool (of problems).
देश की अर्थव्यवस्था भंवर में फंसी है।
Literary— To add fuel to the fire (making a problematic situation worse).
उसके बयान ने आग में घी डालने का काम किया।
Neutral— To sink into a swamp (getting deeper into problems).
वह कर्ज के दलदल में धंसता जा रहा है।
NeutralLeicht verwechselbar
Both imply difficulty.
Kathin is used for tasks that require effort. Samasyagrast is for situations with inherent flaws.
पहाड़ पर चढ़ना कठिन है, लेकिन वहां की राजनीति समस्याग्रस्त है।
Both describe negative situations.
Vivadaspad implies disagreement. Samasyagrast implies trouble.
यह एक समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्र है और यहां की सीमा विवादास्पद है।
Both describe non-simple things.
Jatil means complex. A complex thing might work fine. Samasyagrast means it has problems.
घड़ी की मशीन जटिल होती है, लेकिन अगर वह रुक जाए तो समस्याग्रस्त है।
Used for 'disturbed areas'.
Ashant is specifically about lack of peace/violence. Samasyagrast can be about any problem (economic, social, etc.).
युद्ध के कारण क्षेत्र अशांत और समस्याग्रस्त हो गया।
General negative word.
Kharab is very broad (bad/broken). Samasyagrast is more specific and formal.
खाना खराब है, लेकिन होटल का प्रबंधन समस्याग्रस्त है।
Satzmuster
यह [Noun] समस्याग्रस्त है।
यह घर समस्याग्रस्त है।
वह एक समस्याग्रस्त [Noun] है।
वह एक समस्याग्रस्त बच्चा है।
[Noun] की स्थिति समस्याग्रस्त लग रही है।
कंपनी की स्थिति समस्याग्रस्त लग रही है।
[Noun] ने [Noun] को समस्याग्रस्त बना दिया है।
बारिश ने रास्तों को समस्याग्रस्त बना दिया है।
[Noun] का समस्याग्रस्त होना [Noun] का कारण है।
प्रणाली का समस्याग्रस्त होना भ्रष्टाचार का कारण है।
[Noun] के समस्याग्रस्त पहलुओं को नजरअंदाज नहीं किया जा सकता।
इस सिद्धांत के समस्याग्रस्त पहलुओं को नजरअंदाज नहीं किया जा सकता।
समस्याग्रस्त [Noun] के लिए [Solution] आवश्यक है।
समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों के लिए विकास आवश्यक है।
यद्यपि [Condition], फिर भी [Subject] समस्याग्रस्त है।
यद्यपि मदद मिली, फिर भी बैंक समस्याग्रस्त है।
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Common in media and professional life; less common in rural casual speech.
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Using 'समस्याग्रस्त' as a noun.
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यह एक समस्याग्रस्त स्थिति है।
You cannot say 'यह एक समस्याग्रस्त है'. You must describe a noun.
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Changing ending to 'समस्याग्रस्ती' for females.
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वह लड़की समस्याग्रस्त है।
The word is invariable and does not change with gender.
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Adding a vowel: 'समस्यागरस्त' (Samasya-ga-rast).
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समस्याग्रस्त (Samasya-grast).
The 'gr' is a conjunct consonant and should be pronounced together.
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Using it for simple difficulties (e.g., 'यह ताला समस्याग्रस्त है').
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यह ताला खराब है / यह ताला मुश्किल से खुलता है।
It sounds too formal for a simple broken lock.
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Confusing with 'समस्या' (noun).
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मुझे एक समस्या है।
You cannot say 'मुझे एक समस्याग्रस्त है' to mean 'I have a problem'.
Tipps
Context Matters
Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' when writing an essay or a formal letter. For talking to a fruit seller about a bad apple, just use 'खराब' (kharab).
The 'Gr' Sound
Practice the 'gr' in 'grast' by saying 'grass' and then shifting to 'grast'. Don't break it into two syllables.
No Gender Change
Remember that this word is invariable. This is a relief for learners who struggle with Hindi gender agreements!
The '-Grast' Suffix
Learn other '-grast' words like 'रोगग्रस्त' (diseased) and 'शोकग्रस्त' (grief-stricken) to expand your vocabulary quickly.
Pairing
Pair it with 'क्षेत्र' (area) in your writing exercises; it's the most common and natural collocation.
News Watch
Watch Hindi news for 10 minutes; you are likely to hear this word during reports on economics or regional disputes.
Soft 'T'
The 't' at the end of 'grast' is a dental 't' (teeth-touching), not the hard 't' as in 'table'.
Story Method
Create a story about a 'समस्याग्रस्त' robot that keeps doing the opposite of what it's told.
Sanskrit Connection
Knowing it's a 'Tatsam' word helps you realize it's part of the 'higher' register of Hindi.
Not Just Hard
Remind yourself: 'समस्याग्रस्त' = Problem-filled, not just difficult to do.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Samasya' (Problem) + 'Grast' (Grip). A situation is in the 'Grip of Problems'.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a map of a city with several red 'X' marks on specific neighborhoods—these are the 'samasyāgrast' areas.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write three sentences about a 'samasyāgrast' character in a movie you recently watched.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Sanskrit compound 'Samasya-grasta'.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Afflicted by a challenge or a riddle.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit roots).Kultureller Kontext
When describing people as 'samasyāgrast', it is more clinical and less judgmental than 'bad', but still carries a label that should be used with empathy.
Equivalent to 'troubled' or 'problematic' in news reports about inner cities or struggling economies.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
News Reporting
- समस्याग्रस्त जिला
- अशांत क्षेत्र
- स्थिति तनावपूर्ण
- सुरक्षा बल
Banking/Finance
- समस्याग्रस्त ऋण
- एनपीए
- वित्तीय संकट
- ऋण वसूली
Education
- समस्याग्रस्त व्यवहार
- विशेष ध्यान
- परामर्श
- छात्र विकास
Psychology
- समस्याग्रस्त अतीत
- मानसिक स्वास्थ्य
- व्यवहार संबंधी
- सुधार
Social Issues
- समस्याग्रस्त प्रथाएं
- सामाजिक सुधार
- जागरूकता
- परिवर्तन
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आपको लगता है कि इस शहर का यातायात समस्याग्रस्त है?"
"आपके अनुसार, हमारे समाज का सबसे समस्याग्रस्त पहलू क्या है?"
"क्या आपने कभी किसी समस्याग्रस्त मशीन को ठीक करने की कोशिश की है?"
"एक समस्याग्रस्त छात्र की मदद करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका क्या है?"
"क्या किसी फिल्म ने आपको समाज की समस्याग्रस्त सच्चाइयों के बारे में सोचने पर मजबूर किया?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
अपने जीवन के एक ऐसे दौर के बारे में लिखें जो समस्याग्रस्त था और आपने उसे कैसे पार किया।
क्या आप किसी ऐसी नीति के बारे में जानते हैं जो समस्याग्रस्त है? उसके बारे में विस्तार से लिखें।
एक समस्याग्रस्त चरित्र की कल्पना करें और उसकी कहानी लिखें।
अगर आपको किसी समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्र को सुधारने का मौका मिले, तो आप क्या करेंगे?
क्या तकनीक का बढ़ता उपयोग समस्याग्रस्त हो सकता है? अपने विचार लिखें।
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is an 'akarant' adjective in Hindi that remains unchanged regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes. For example, 'समस्याग्रस्त लड़का' and 'समस्याग्रस्त लड़की' are both correct.
It's better to use 'कठिन' (hard) or 'जटिल' (complex). Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' if the math problem itself has an error or is causing a systemic issue in the textbook.
Yes, it is considered formal to semi-formal. You will find it in newspapers, academic papers, and professional reports more often than in casual street slang.
It comes from Sanskrit. 'Samasya' means problem, and 'Grasta' means seized or afflicted. So it literally means 'seized by problems'.
In casual speech, people often say 'दिक्कत वाला' (dikkat wala) or simply 'गड़बड़' (gadbad) depending on the context.
Yes, it is often used for 'troubled' individuals, such as 'समस्याग्रस्त किशोर' (troubled teenager) or 'समस्याग्रस्त छात्र' (problematic student).
They are similar, but 'संकटग्रस्त' (sankat-grast) is more intense, meaning 'crisis-ridden' or 'endangered' (like endangered species).
Common nouns include 'क्षेत्र' (area), 'इलाका' (locality), 'छात्र' (student), 'ऋण' (loan), and 'अतीत' (past).
No, it is strictly an adjective. To use it as a noun, you would need to add a noun after it, like 'समस्याग्रस्त लोग' (problematic people).
It appears in serious dramas or social-issue based films, usually in dialogues involving doctors, lawyers, or social workers.
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Write a sentence describing a 'troubled neighborhood' using 'समस्याग्रस्त'.
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Describe a 'problematic relationship' in Hindi.
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Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' to describe a company's financial state.
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Write a formal sentence about 'disturbed areas'.
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Translate: 'He has a troubled past.'
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Translate: 'The project implementation is problematic.'
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Write a sentence about a 'problematic student'.
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Translate: 'This is a problematic issue for the country.'
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Describe a character from a book as 'problematic'.
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Write a sentence using 'समस्याग्रस्त' and 'समाधान'.
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Translate: 'Problematic loans are increasing.'
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Write about a 'problematic childhood'.
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Translate: 'The area was declared problematic.'
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Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' to describe a law.
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Write a sentence about 'problematic behavior'.
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Translate: 'This history is problematic.'
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Write a sentence about 'troubled banks'.
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Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' to describe a machine.
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Translate: 'The methodology of research is problematic.'
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Write a sentence about a 'problematic mindset'.
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Pronounce 'समस्याग्रस्त' clearly.
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Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' in a sentence about your city.
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Describe a difficult situation you faced using this word.
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Explain why an area might be 'समस्याग्रस्त'.
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Discuss a 'problematic movie' you have seen.
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Talk about a 'troubled past' of a famous person.
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Describe a 'problematic student' to a colleague.
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Explain 'समस्याग्रस्त ऋण' (NPA) in simple Hindi.
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Ask someone if they think a certain policy is 'समस्याग्रस्त'.
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Discuss the 'problematic aspects' of social media.
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Say: 'This area is problematic because of the roads.'
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Say: 'I don't want a problematic life.'
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Talk about 'disturbed areas' in a news-style reporting.
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Explain why a theory might be 'समस्याग्रस्त'.
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Say: 'The implementation proved problematic.'
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Say: 'His childhood was troubled.'
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Say: 'We need to identify problematic areas.'
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Say: 'The mindset is problematic.'
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Say: 'This chapter of history is problematic.'
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Say: 'Is your phone problematic?'
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Listen to the word 'समस्याग्रस्त' and identify its meaning.
Listen: 'यह क्षेत्र समस्याग्रस्त है।' What is being described?
Listen: 'समस्याग्रस्त ऋण बढ़ रहे हैं।' What is increasing?
Listen: 'उनका अतीत समस्याग्रस्त था।' What was troubled?
Listen: 'समस्याग्रस्त मानसिकता को बदलो।' What should be changed?
Listen: 'अधिकारियों ने समस्याग्रस्त पुल को बंद किया।' Which object was closed?
Listen: 'यह एक समस्याग्रस्त मुद्दा है।' What kind of issue is it?
Listen: 'समस्याग्रस्त छात्रों पर ध्यान दें।' Who should we pay attention to?
Listen: 'स्थिति समस्याग्रस्त प्रतीत होती है।' How does the situation seem?
Listen: 'समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में सुरक्षा बढ़ाई गई।' What was increased in troubled areas?
Listen: 'यह फिल्म समस्याग्रस्त है।' What is problematic?
Listen: 'कार्यान्वयन समस्याग्रस्त रहा।' Was the implementation smooth?
Listen: 'विरासत समस्याग्रस्त है।' What is being described?
Listen: 'पद्धति समस्याग्रस्त है।' What is being described?
Listen: 'अध्याय समस्याग्रस्त है।' What part of the book/history is it?
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Summary
Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' (samasyāgrast) when you want to describe a situation, person, or area that is characterized by persistent or systemic issues, rather than just a simple difficulty. Example: 'समस्याग्रस्त क्षेत्र' (problematic area).
- A formal adjective meaning 'problematic' or 'troubled'.
- Derived from Sanskrit 'Samasya' (problem) and 'Grast' (afflicted).
- Commonly used in news, reports, and professional contexts.
- Does not change for gender or number in modern Hindi.
Context Matters
Use 'समस्याग्रस्त' when writing an essay or a formal letter. For talking to a fruit seller about a bad apple, just use 'खराब' (kharab).
The 'Gr' Sound
Practice the 'gr' in 'grast' by saying 'grass' and then shifting to 'grast'. Don't break it into two syllables.
No Gender Change
Remember that this word is invariable. This is a relief for learners who struggle with Hindi gender agreements!
The '-Grast' Suffix
Learn other '-grast' words like 'रोगग्रस्त' (diseased) and 'शोकग्रस्त' (grief-stricken) to expand your vocabulary quickly.
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