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श्रांत

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At the A1 level, 'shraant' is a bit advanced. You should think of it as a fancy way to say 'tired.' In simple Hindi, you say 'Main thaka hoon' (I am tired). 'Shraant' is used in stories. Imagine a traveler walking for a long time under the sun. That traveler is 'shraant.' It is a word you will see in books more than you will use in class. Just remember: Shraant = Very Tired (Formal). It is like 'weary' in English. If you see this word, look for clues like a person sitting down or a sun setting. Those things often happen when someone or something is 'shraant.' Don't worry about using it yet, just recognize it as a special word for being tired after hard work.
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For A2 learners, 'shraant' is a 'book word.' You might encounter it in simple Hindi stories or poems. It is an adjective. Adjectives describe people or things. You can say 'Shraant aadmi' (Weary man). Notice that it sounds similar to 'Shant' (Quiet), but it has an extra 'r' sound. 'Shraant' comes from 'Shram,' which means hard work. So, you are 'shraant' only after you do 'shram.' If you just woke up, you are not 'shraant.' If you played football for three hours, you are 'shraant.' Try to spot this word in Hindi subtitles of period dramas or historical movies. It helps you understand that the character is not just tired, but deeply exhausted from their journey.
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At the B1 level, you should start distinguishing between registers. 'Thaka hua' is for your daily life. 'Shraant' is for your writing. If you are writing a formal letter or an essay about a social issue, using 'shraant' shows you have a good vocabulary. For example, 'The farmers are weary (shraant) of the drought.' This sounds much more powerful than using 'thaka.' You should also know that 'shraant' is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit. This gives it a 'pure' and 'serious' feeling. Practice using it in sentences about nature, like 'The weary bird returned to its nest.' This level is about moving from basic communication to expressive language, and 'shraant' is a great tool for that.
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As a B2 learner, you are expected to understand the nuance of 'shraant.' It is not just physical exhaustion; it can be mental or emotional. In a B2 context, you might discuss a 'shraant' society or a 'shraant' mind. You should be able to use it comfortably in descriptive writing. For instance, in a narrative about a marathon runner, 'shraant' describes the moment they cross the finish line—a mix of exhaustion and achievement. You should also be careful not to use it in informal slang. If you say 'I am shraant' to a friend at a party, they might think you are being ironic or overly dramatic. At this level, you should also recognize its antonym 'ashraant' (tireless), often used to describe great leaders or workers.
At the C1 level, you should appreciate the poetic and metaphorical uses of 'shraant.' It is often used in personification. A C1 speaker understands why a poet calls the evening 'shraant' or why a historian calls a dynasty 'shraant' before its fall. You should be able to identify its role in 'Chhayavad' poetry (a romantic movement in Hindi literature) where nature's moods are described using such sophisticated adjectives. You should also be able to use it in academic or philosophical discussions. For example, discussing the 'shraant' state of a soul in 'Samsara.' At this level, your use of 'shraant' should feel natural and appropriately placed within a high-register discourse, demonstrating a deep grasp of Hindi's Sanskritized roots.
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For C2 mastery, 'shraant' is a tool for precision and stylistic flair. You understand the subtle difference between 'shraant,' 'klaant,' 'thakit,' and 'vishaann.' You can use 'shraant' to evoke a specific atmosphere in creative writing—perhaps a post-apocalyptic setting or a classical historical drama. You are aware of its etymological journey from the Sanskrit 'śrānta' and how it connects to other Indo-European concepts of labor and rest. A C2 user might use 'shraant' in a critique of a literary work to describe the tone of the prose itself. Your mastery is shown by your ability to use the word to convey not just a state of fatigue, but a philosophical commentary on the nature of effort and the inevitability of exhaustion in the human experience.
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  • Shraant is a formal Hindi adjective for 'weary' or 'exhausted.'
  • It is derived from Sanskrit and implies fatigue born of hard labor.
  • Commonly used in literature, poetry, and formal speeches rather than daily talk.
  • Often used to personify nature, like a 'weary evening' or 'weary sun.'
The Hindi word श्रांत (Shraant) is an evocative adjective that transcends the mundane feeling of being 'tired.' Rooted deeply in Sanskrit, it describes a state of profound weariness, exhaustion, or fatigue that usually follows a period of intense labor, a long journey, or significant mental exertion. While the common word for tired in Hindi is 'थका हुआ' (thaka hua), श्रांत carries a more formal, literary, and sometimes poetic weight. It is the difference between saying 'I am tired after a gym session' and 'The weary traveler finally found rest under the banyan tree.' In modern Hindi, you will encounter this word more frequently in literature, high-quality journalism, formal speeches, and classical poetry than in casual street conversation. It describes not just a physical state but an aesthetic of exhaustion.
Semantic Nuance
Unlike 'thaka,' which is a general term, 'shraant' often implies a certain dignity or a logical conclusion to a great effort. It is often paired with 'pathik' (traveler) to create the archetype of the 'shraant pathik'—the weary wanderer of life.

दिन भर के कठिन परिश्रम के बाद, वह अत्यंत श्रांत अनुभव कर रहा था। (After a day of hard labor, he was feeling extremely weary.)

Literary Context
In the works of famous Hindi poets like Jaishankar Prasad or Harivansh Rai Bachchan, 'shraant' is used to personify nature—the 'shraant sandhya' (weary evening) suggesting the sun is tired after its day's work.

उसकी श्रांत आँखों में अब भी एक चमक शेष थी। (In his weary eyes, a spark still remained.)

Etymological Connection
The word comes from the Sanskrit root 'shram' (labor/effort). Thus, 'shraant' is the state one enters after 'shram.' This logical connection helps learners remember that it isn't just random tiredness but tiredness born of effort.

नदी की धारा श्रांत होकर सागर में मिल गई। (The river current, having become weary, merged into the ocean.)

युद्ध के पश्चात, सैनिक श्रांत होकर भूमि पर गिर पड़े। (After the battle, the soldiers fell to the ground, exhausted.)

लंबे भाषण के बाद वक्ता का स्वर श्रांत जान पड़ता था। (After the long speech, the speaker's voice seemed weary.)

Understanding 'shraant' requires an appreciation for the 'Tatsama' vocabulary of Hindi—words borrowed directly from Sanskrit. These words provide a layer of formal elegance. When you use 'shraant' instead of 'thaka,' you are signaling a higher register of language, often used in professional writing or to convey deep empathy for someone's long-term struggle. It is less about the 'need for a nap' and more about the 'weight of the world' on one's shoulders.
Using श्रांत (Shraant) correctly involves placing it as an adjective before a noun or as a predicate adjective after a verb like 'होना' (to be) or 'लगना' (to seem). Because it is a formal word, it should be matched with other formal words in the sentence to maintain stylistic consistency. For instance, pairing it with 'आदमी' (man - neutral) is fine, but pairing it with 'पुरुष' (man - formal) is better.
Attributive Use
When placed before a noun: 'श्रांत पथिक' (The weary traveler). Here, it describes the inherent state of the person at that moment.

एक श्रांत मजदूर छाया की तलाश में था। (A weary laborer was in search of shade.)

Predicative Use
When following a verb: 'वह श्रांत है' (He is weary). This is often used to conclude a description of someone's hard work.

यात्रा के अंत में सभी यात्री श्रांत हो चुके थे। (At the end of the journey, all travelers had become weary.)

Comparison with 'Thaka'
While 'thaka' is a participle (from thakna), 'shraant' is a pure adjective. This makes 'shraant' feel more stable and descriptive of a person's character or long-term state during a specific narrative arc.

उसके श्रांत चेहरे पर मुस्कान आ गई। (A smile appeared on his weary face.)

क्या तुम इस कार्य से श्रांत नहीं होते? (Do you not get weary of this work?)

वह श्रांत मन से घर लौटा। (He returned home with a weary mind.)

To master 'shraant,' practice substituting it in sentences where you would normally use 'exhausted' in English. If the context feels serious or grand—like a scientist after a breakthrough or an athlete after a marathon—'shraant' is your best choice. If you just finished washing dishes, 'thaka' is better. This distinction is key to sounding like a native speaker who understands the register of Hindi.
You will rarely hear श्रांत (Shraant) in a vegetable market or a loud Bollywood action movie. Instead, its natural habitats are the quiet corners of high-brow culture. 1. **Literature and Novels:** Authors like Munshi Premchand (in his more formal passages) or modern literary giants use 'shraant' to describe the internal state of their protagonists. It adds a layer of empathy and gravity. 2. **Classical Music and Arts:** In the descriptions of 'Ragas' or in the lyrics of 'Thumris' and 'Ghazals' (written in Hindi/Sanskritized style), 'shraant' describes the mood of the evening or the longing of a lover. 3. **News Editorials:** When a journalist writes about the 'shraant economy' or a 'shraant political system,' they are using a metaphor to say the system is exhausted and lacks energy. 4. **Formal Speeches:** During an award ceremony or a funeral oration, 'shraant' is used to honor someone's lifelong hard work. 5. **Nature Documentaries:** Narrators often use 'shraant' to describe a predator that has failed its hunt or a bird migrating across continents.
The 'Sandhya' Connection
In Hindi poetry, 'shraant' is almost a permanent epithet for the evening (Sandhya). The 'weary evening' is a common trope where the day itself is personified as being tired of shining.

आकाश में श्रांत सूर्य डूब रहा था। (The weary sun was setting in the sky.)

Academic Discourse
In psychology or sociology papers written in Hindi, 'shraant' might be used to discuss 'burnout' (though 'mansik thakan' is more common, 'shraant' provides a more holistic descriptor of the state).

वह अपनी श्रांत बुद्धि को विश्राम देना चाहता था। (He wanted to give rest to his weary intellect.)

लगातार संघर्ष ने उसे श्रांत कर दिया था। (Constant struggle had made him weary.)

In summary, 'shraant' is a word of the 'intellectual' and 'artistic' sphere. If you are watching a Hindi adaptation of a Shakespeare play or reading a deep philosophical blog post, 'shraant' will appear. It signals that the speaker is educated and values the aesthetic quality of their language.
Because श्रांत (Shraant) is a high-register word, the most common mistake is using it in the wrong social context. 1. **Over-formality:** Using 'shraant' with your friends after a football match sounds like you are acting in a 19th-century play. It’s better to use 'thaka hua' or 'exhausted' (even the English word is common). 2. **Confusing with 'Shant' (शांत):** This is a very frequent phonetic error for learners. 'Shant' means quiet/peaceful, while 'Shraant' means weary. One little 'r' sound (the 'prakampit' or trilled 'r' in the conjunct 'shra') changes the meaning entirely. 3. **Incorrect Collocations:** Do not use 'shraant' for small, insignificant things. You wouldn't say your phone battery is 'shraant.' It is reserved for living beings or personified entities. 4. **Gender Over-correction:** Some learners try to change it to 'shraanti' for females, but 'shraanti' is a noun meaning 'weariness/rest.' The adjective remains 'shraant' for all.
Phonetic Pitfall
Ensure the 'shra' (श्र) is distinct from 'sha' (श). The 'r' sound should be a quick tap of the tongue. If you say 'shant,' people will think you are calling them peaceful!

Wrong: मैं शांत हूँ (I am quiet) vs. Right: मैं श्रांत हूँ (I am weary).

Register Mismatch
Avoid: 'मैं पिज्जा खाकर श्रांत हो गया।' (I became weary after eating pizza). This sounds absurd because eating pizza doesn't involve the 'shram' (effort) required for 'shraant.'

Right: वह वर्षों के वनवास के बाद श्रांत होकर लौटे। (He returned weary after years of exile.)

Right: श्रांत मन को संगीत से शांति मिलती है। (A weary mind finds peace through music.)

Another mistake is forgetting that 'shraant' is an adjective, not a verb. You cannot say 'उसने मुझे श्रांत किया' (He 'wearied' me) as easily as 'उसने मुझे थका दिया.' While grammatically possible in some contexts, it sounds unnatural. Stick to 'shraant' to describe a state of being.
Hindi has a rich vocabulary for states of being. Understanding where श्रांत (Shraant) fits in the spectrum of 'tiredness' is crucial.
श्रांत vs. थका हुआ (Thaka hua)
'Thaka hua' is the everyday word. It's functional. 'Shraant' is aesthetic and formal. You 'thaka hua' after a commute; you are 'shraant' after a pilgrimage.
श्रांत vs. क्लांत (Klaant)
'Klaant' is almost a twin of 'shraant.' Both are Sanskrit-derived. However, 'klaant' often emphasizes the visible signs of exhaustion on the face or body (pallor, drooping eyes), whereas 'shraant' emphasizes the inner state of having spent one's energy.

उसका क्लांत चेहरा उसकी थकान बयां कर रहा था। (His exhausted face was expressing his fatigue.)

श्रांत vs. थकित (Thakit)
'Thakit' is another formal variant, similar to 'shraant' but slightly less common. It is often used in the context of being 'amazed' or 'stunned' in some dialects (chakit-thakit), but in pure Hindi, it just means tired.

वह श्रांत था पर हारा नहीं था। (He was weary but he had not lost.)

दिन के अंत में प्रकृति भी श्रांत प्रतीत होती है। (At the end of the day, nature also appears weary.)

Opposites
The direct opposite is 'अश्रांत' (ashraant), meaning tireless or untiring. Another common antonym is 'ऊर्जावान' (oorjavaan - energetic) or 'स्फूर्तिदायक' (sphurtidayak - refreshing).

उसका अश्रांत परिश्रम ही उसकी सफलता का कारण है। (His tireless hard work is the reason for his success.)

Choosing the right word depends on the 'flavor' you want. 'Shraant' is the word of a storyteller who wants to honor the struggle of their subject. It is a word that commands respect for the fatigue it describes.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"श्रांत सैनिकों ने युद्ध विराम का स्वागत किया।"

Neutral

"लंबी यात्रा के बाद वह श्रांत लग रहा था।"

Informell

"आज मैं बहुत श्रांत हूँ, कल बात करेंगे।"

Child friendly

"छोटा खरगोश दौड़कर श्रांत हो गया और सो गया।"

Umgangssprache

"N/A (This word is too formal for slang)."

Wusstest du?

The root 'shram' is also the basis for the word 'Ashram' (आश्रम), which originally meant a place where one performs spiritual labor or a place of rest from worldly labor.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ʃrɑːnt̪/
US /ʃrɑːnt̪/
The stress is on the first syllable 'shraa'.
Reimt sich auf
शांत (Shant) भ्रांत (Bhrant) कांत (Kant) दांत (Daant) प्रांत (Prant) एकांत (Ekant) निशांत (Nishant) वेदांत (Vedant)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing it as 'Shant' (quiet), missing the 'r'.
  • Using a retroflex 'N' instead of the dental 'n'.
  • Shortening the 'aa' vowel to a short 'a' sound.
  • Failing to trill the 'r' in the conjunct.
  • Mixing it up with 'Shrant' (which is not a word).

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 7/5

Requires knowledge of Sanskrit-derived words common in literature.

Schreiben 8/5

Hard to use correctly without sounding overly dramatic in casual contexts.

Sprechen 6/5

Easy to pronounce but hard to place in the right social register.

Hören 7/5

Can be confused with 'Shant' if not listening carefully.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

थका (Thaka) काम (Kaam) श्रम (Shram) शांति (Shanti) होना (Hona)

Als Nächstes lernen

क्लांत (Klaant) विश्राम (Vishram) परिश्रम (Parishram) अवसाद (Avsaad) प्रसन्न (Prasann)

Fortgeschritten

तंद्रिल (Tandril) ऊर्जस्वित (Urjasvit) श्रमिक (Shramik) श्रमेव जयते (Shram-eva Jayate)

Wichtige Grammatik

Tatsama Adjectives

Words like 'Shraant' do not change their ending for gender in modern Hindi, unlike Tadbhava adjectives like 'Thaka/Thaki'.

Conjuncts with 'Ra'

The 'Shra' (श्र) is a combination of 'Sha' and 'Ra'. Mastering this is essential for words like Shraant, Shri, and Shram.

Predicative Adjectives

When used with 'hona' (to be), it follows the subject. 'वह श्रांत है' (He is weary).

Intensifiers

Use 'atyant' (extremely) or 'bahut' (very) before 'shraant' for emphasis.

Participle 'Hokar'

'Shraant hokar' means 'having become weary' and acts as an adverbial clause.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

वह आदमी श्रांत है।

That man is weary.

Subject + Adjective + Verb (is).

2

श्रांत पथिक सो गया।

The weary traveler fell asleep.

Adjective 'shraant' describes the noun 'pathik'.

3

क्या तुम श्रांत हो?

Are you weary?

Interrogative sentence structure.

4

सूरज श्रांत होकर डूब गया।

The sun, having become weary, set.

Adverbial use of 'shraant hokar'.

5

श्रांत मजदूर घर गया।

The weary laborer went home.

Simple past tense.

6

पक्षी श्रांत था।

The bird was weary.

Past tense with 'tha'.

7

लंबी सैर के बाद मैं श्रांत हूँ।

After a long walk, I am weary.

Prepositional phrase 'ke baad'.

8

श्रांत घोड़ा रुक गया।

The weary horse stopped.

Simple adjective-noun pair.

1

किसान खेत में काम करके श्रांत हो गया।

The farmer became weary after working in the field.

Verb 'ho gaya' indicates a change of state.

2

उसकी श्रांत आँखें बंद हो रही थीं।

His weary eyes were closing.

Plural feminine adjective 'shraant' (remains invariant).

3

वह श्रांत था पर खुश था।

He was weary but he was happy.

Use of conjunction 'par' (but).

4

श्रांत सैनिकों ने आराम किया।

The weary soldiers rested.

Plural noun 'sainiko' with adjective.

5

वह श्रांत होकर बैठ गया।

He sat down, having become weary.

Participle construction 'hokar'.

6

नदी की श्रांत लहरें शांत थीं।

The weary waves of the river were calm.

Personification of waves.

7

क्या तुम बहुत श्रांत लग रहे हो?

Are you looking very weary?

Verb 'lagna' (to seem/look).

8

श्रांत मन को नींद चाहिए।

A weary mind needs sleep.

Dative-like construction with 'chahiye'.

1

दिन भर की भागदौड़ के बाद वह अत्यंत श्रांत था।

After the day's hustle and bustle, he was extremely weary.

Adverb 'atyant' (extremely) modifying 'shraant'.

2

श्रांत स्वर में उसने अपनी कहानी सुनाई।

In a weary voice, he told his story.

Adjective qualifying 'swar' (voice).

3

वह अपनी श्रांत देह को खींचता हुआ घर पहुँचा।

Dragging his weary body, he reached home.

Use of 'deha' (body - formal).

4

सफलता के बाद भी वह श्रांत दिखाई दिया।

Even after success, he appeared weary.

Conjunction 'ke baad bhi' (even after).

5

श्रांत पथिक ने वृक्ष की छाया में विश्राम किया।

The weary traveler rested in the shade of the tree.

Formal word 'vishram' (rest).

6

उसकी श्रांत बुद्धि अब और काम नहीं कर सकती थी।

His weary intellect could no longer work.

Abstract noun 'buddhi' (intellect).

7

क्या तुम इस निरंतर संघर्ष से श्रांत नहीं हो गए?

Have you not become weary from this constant struggle?

Perfective aspect 'ho gaye'.

8

श्रांत शाम ने शहर को अपनी गोद में ले लिया।

The weary evening took the city into its lap.

Metaphorical/Poetic use.

1

उसका श्रांत चेहरा उसकी लंबी यात्रा का प्रमाण था।

His weary face was proof of his long journey.

Formal word 'pramaan' (proof).

2

वह श्रांत होकर भी अपने लक्ष्य की ओर बढ़ता रहा।

Despite being weary, he kept moving towards his goal.

Concessive phrase 'hokar bhi'.

3

श्रांत मन अक्सर नकारात्मक विचारों का शिकार हो जाता है।

A weary mind often falls prey to negative thoughts.

General statement structure.

4

लेखक ने अपनी पुस्तक में एक श्रांत सभ्यता का वर्णन किया है।

The author has described a weary civilization in his book.

Formal word 'varnan' (description).

5

उसकी श्रांत आवाज़ में एक अजीब सी शांति थी।

There was a strange peace in his weary voice.

Juxtaposition of 'shraant' and 'shanti'.

6

क्या वैज्ञानिक इस श्रांत शोध से ऊब चुके हैं?

Are the scientists bored with this weary research?

Interrogative with 'kya'.

7

श्रांत सूर्य ने पर्वत की ओट में शरण ली।

The weary sun took refuge behind the mountain.

Personification using 'sharan' (refuge).

8

उसका श्रांत शरीर अब केवल विश्राम की माँग कर रहा था।

His weary body was now only demanding rest.

Progressive tense 'maang kar raha tha'.

1

जीवन के झंझावातों से श्रांत होकर वह अध्यात्म की ओर मुड़ गया।

Becoming weary of life's storms, he turned towards spirituality.

Metaphor 'jhanjhaavaat' (storms/turmoil).

2

उसकी श्रांत आँखों में एक युग की थकान सिमटी हुई थी।

In his weary eyes, the fatigue of an era was gathered.

Poetic hyperbole.

3

श्रांत पथिक की भाँति वह भी सत्य की खोज में भटकता रहा।

Like a weary traveler, he too kept wandering in search of truth.

Simile using 'ki bhaanti' (like).

4

युद्ध के उपरांत, श्रांत धरती ने रक्त के आँसू बहाए।

After the war, the weary earth shed tears of blood.

Personification of 'dharti' (earth).

5

वह अपनी श्रांत स्मृतियों के बोझ तले दबा जा रहा था।

He was being crushed under the weight of his weary memories.

Abstract metaphor.

6

श्रांत स्वर की वह मंद गूँज आज भी कानों में है।

That faint echo of the weary voice is still in my ears today.

Complex noun phrase.

7

क्या यह श्रांत समाज बदलाव के लिए तैयार है?

Is this weary society ready for change?

Sociopolitical context.

8

उसने अपनी श्रांत लेखनी को विराम देने का निश्चय किया।

He decided to give rest to his weary pen.

Metonymy: 'lekhani' (pen) for writing career.

1

इतिहास के पन्नों में वह एक श्रांत साम्राज्य के अंतिम सम्राट के रूप में दर्ज है।

In the pages of history, he is recorded as the last emperor of a weary empire.

High formal register.

2

उसकी श्रांत चेतना के अवचेतन में दबे हुए रहस्य अब उजागर हो रहे थे।

The secrets buried in the subconscious of his weary consciousness were now being revealed.

Psychological terminology.

3

श्रांत संध्या की लालिमा में विलीन होता हुआ वह दृश्य अत्यंत मार्मिक था।

That scene, merging into the redness of the weary evening, was extremely touching.

Sanskritized vocabulary 'maarmik', 'vileen'.

4

वह अपनी श्रांत आत्मा के लिए एक एकांत बसेरे की तलाश में था।

He was in search of a lonely abode for his weary soul.

Spiritual/Existential theme.

5

कलाकार ने अपनी कृतियों में श्रांत मानवता की पीड़ा को उकेरा है।

The artist has carved the pain of weary humanity in his works.

Artistic critique register.

6

श्रांत बुद्धि के तर्क अक्सर कुतर्क में बदल जाते हैं।

The arguments of a weary intellect often turn into fallacies.

Philosophical aphorism.

7

उसकी श्रांत पदचाप गलियों के सन्नाटे को तोड़ रही थी।

His weary footsteps were breaking the silence of the alleys.

Literary imagery.

8

काल के श्रांत प्रवाह में सब कुछ बह जाता है।

Everything flows away in the weary flow of time.

Metaphysical use of 'kaal' (time/death).

Häufige Kollokationen

श्रांत पथिक
श्रांत संध्या
श्रांत मन
श्रांत स्वर
श्रांत शरीर
श्रांत नेत्र
अत्यंत श्रांत
श्रांत बुद्धि
श्रांत मुस्कान
श्रांत सभ्यता

Häufige Phrasen

श्रांत होकर गिरना

— To fall down due to exhaustion.

वह दौड़ के बाद श्रांत होकर गिर पड़ा।

श्रांत मन से

— With a weary mind/spirit.

उसने श्रांत मन से काम जारी रखा।

श्रांत आँखों से देखना

— To look with tired eyes.

उसने श्रांत आँखों से क्षितिज को देखा।

श्रांत स्वर में कहना

— To speak in a weary tone.

उसने श्रांत स्वर में अपनी हार स्वीकार की।

श्रांत देह को विश्राम देना

— To give rest to a weary body.

अब समय है कि तुम अपनी श्रांत देह को विश्राम दो।

श्रांत सूर्य का डूबना

— The setting of the weary sun (poetic).

श्रांत सूर्य का डूबना दिन के अंत का प्रतीक है।

श्रांत कदमों से चलना

— To walk with weary steps.

वह श्रांत कदमों से घर की ओर बढ़ा।

श्रांत होकर रुकना

— To stop after becoming weary.

घोड़ा श्रांत होकर बीच रास्ते में ही रुक गया।

श्रांत मस्तिष्क

— A weary brain/intellect.

श्रांत मस्तिष्क को नई ऊर्जा की आवश्यकता है।

श्रांत चेहरा

— A weary face.

उसका श्रांत चेहरा उसकी मेहनत का फल था।

Wird oft verwechselt mit

श्रांत vs शांत (Shant)

Means 'quiet' or 'peaceful'. Often confused due to the similar spelling/sound, but lacks the 'r'.

श्रांत vs भ्रांत (Bhrant)

Means 'confused' or 'mistaken'. Rhymes with shraant but has a totally different meaning.

श्रांत vs कांत (Kant)

Means 'beloved' or 'shining'. Only used in high literary Hindi.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"श्रांत पथिक की तरह"

— Like a weary traveler; used for someone who has struggled a lot.

वह जीवन की राह पर एक श्रांत पथिक की तरह है।

Literary
"श्रांत मन, शांत तन"

— When the mind is weary, the body becomes still.

योग से श्रांत मन और शांत तन प्राप्त होता है।

Philosophical
"श्रांत सूर्य की विदाई"

— The departure of the weary sun (death or end of an era).

महान नेता की मृत्यु श्रांत सूर्य की विदाई जैसी थी।

Poetic
"श्रांत बुद्धि, भ्रष्ट शुद्धि"

— A weary mind loses its clarity/purity.

थकान में निर्णय न लें, क्योंकि श्रांत बुद्धि अक्सर गलत होती है।

Aphorism
"श्रांत नयनों में सपने"

— Dreams in weary eyes (hope despite fatigue).

गरीब मजदूर की श्रांत नयनों में भी सपने होते हैं।

Literary
"श्रांत कदमों की थाप"

— The sound of weary footsteps (approaching end).

रात के सन्नाटे में श्रांत कदमों की थाप सुनाई दी।

Literary
"श्रांत आत्मा का बसेरा"

— The resting place of a weary soul.

यह मंदिर श्रांत आत्माओं का बसेरा है।

Spiritual
"श्रांत लेखनी का विराम"

— The stopping of a weary pen (retirement of a writer).

आज उनकी श्रांत लेखनी ने विराम ले लिया।

Formal
"श्रांत सागर की लहरें"

— Waves of a weary sea (calm after storm).

तूफान के बाद श्रांत सागर की लहरें शांत थीं।

Poetic
"श्रांत हृदय की पुकार"

— The call of a weary heart (deep desire for peace).

उसकी प्रार्थना उसके श्रांत हृदय की पुकार थी।

Literary

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श्रांत vs शांत (Shant)

Phonetic similarity.

Shant means peace/silence; Shraant means tiredness/weariness. The 'r' in Shraant is the key difference.

वह शांत बैठा है (He is sitting quietly) vs वह श्रांत बैठा है (He is sitting wearily).

श्रांत vs क्लांत (Klaant)

Synonyms with similar register.

Shraant is general weariness; Klaant often implies a visible withered state or being 'spent'.

श्रांत यात्री (Weary traveler) vs क्लांत चेहरा (Withered/Exhausted face).

श्रांत vs थका (Thaka)

Direct synonyms.

Thaka is common and informal; Shraant is formal and literary.

मैं थका हूँ (Daily life) vs मैं श्रांत हूँ (Poetic/Dramatic).

श्रांत vs अश्रांत (Ashraant)

Opposite meaning with similar sound.

The prefix 'a-' makes it the antonym (tireless).

उसका अश्रांत प्रयास (His tireless effort).

श्रांत vs विश्रांत (Vishraant)

Sounds similar.

Vishraant means 'rested' or 'composed' (the state after rest).

विश्रांत मन (A rested mind).

Satzmuster

A1

[Subject] + श्रांत + है।

वह श्रांत है।

A2

[Subject] + [Verb-Participle] + श्रांत + हो गया।

वह काम करके श्रांत हो गया।

B1

श्रांत + [Noun] + [Verb].

श्रांत यात्री सो गया।

B2

अत्यंत + श्रांत + [Noun] + [Verb].

अत्यंत श्रांत सैनिक लौट आए।

C1

[Abstract Noun] + से + श्रांत + होकर + [Action].

चिंताओं से श्रांत होकर वह सो गया।

C2

श्रांत + [Personification] + का + [Noun].

श्रांत संध्या का मौन।

B1

क्या + [Subject] + श्रांत + है?

क्या तुम श्रांत हो?

B2

वह + श्रांत + सा + लगा।

वह श्रांत सा लगा।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

Verben

Adjektive

Verwandt

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frequency

Common in literature and news, rare in daily speech.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 'shraant' for a phone battery. → बैटरी खत्म हो गई है (Battery is finished).

    Shraant is for living or personified entities, not gadgets.

  • Saying 'shraanti' as an adjective for a woman. → श्रांत महिला (Weary woman).

    Shraanti is a noun (weariness), while Shraant is the adjective for all genders.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Shant'. → Shraant (with a trilled r).

    Shant means peaceful; Shraant means weary. The 'r' is vital.

  • Using 'shraant' in a very informal slang sentence. → मैं बहुत थका हुआ हूँ (I am very tired).

    Shraant is too formal for casual slang; it sounds out of place.

  • Confusing 'shraant' with 'bhrant'. → श्रांत (weary) vs भ्रांत (confused).

    They rhyme but have completely different meanings.

Tipps

When to Use

Use 'shraant' when writing a story or a formal essay. It adds a touch of elegance and shows you have reached an advanced level of Hindi.

The 'R' Factor

Don't skip the 'r'. If you say 'shant', you are saying 'peaceful'. The 'r' is what makes you 'weary'!

Adjective Stability

Remember that 'shraant' is an invariant adjective. You don't need to change its ending for plural or feminine nouns.

Nature Personification

A great way to use 'shraant' is to describe the end of the day. 'Shraant sandhya' (Weary evening) is a beautiful literary phrase.

Shraant vs Thaka

Think of 'Thaka' as 'I need a nap' and 'Shraant' as 'I have carried a heavy burden for a long time'.

Word Roots

Connecting 'shraant' to 'shram' (labor) will help you remember that this word is specifically for tiredness caused by work.

Poetic Flair

In poetry, 'shraant' often rhymes with 'shant' (peace), creating a nice contrast between exhaustion and the peace that follows it.

Tone

When using 'shraant' in speech, speak it slowly. The word itself sounds heavy and tired, which helps convey the meaning.

Formal Letters

In formal letters, you can use 'shraant' to describe a situation that has become exhausting, like a long-pending legal matter.

Synonym Clusters

Learn 'shraant' along with 'klaant' and 'thakit'. This 'tiredness cluster' will greatly improve your descriptive abilities.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of the word 'SHRAM' (effort). When you do too much 'SHRAM', you become 'SHRAANT'. It’s the 'T' at the end that marks the 'Terminal' state of tiredness.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a traveler (Pathik) leaning on a staff, looking at a distant sunset. The staff represents the 'r' in Shraant, and his drooping shoulders represent the state of being weary.

Word Web

Shram (Work) Pathik (Traveler) Sandhya (Evening) Vishram (Rest) Klaant (Exhausted) Thakaan (Fatigue) Ashram (Refuge) Sainik (Soldier)

Herausforderung

Try to write a three-sentence paragraph about a historical figure using 'shraant' at least once. Ensure the tone remains formal.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'śrānta' (श्रान्त), which is the past participle of the root 'śram' (श्रम्) meaning 'to exert oneself' or 'to take pains.'

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: One who has labored or one who is exhausted by labor.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit branch).

Kultureller Kontext

It is a neutral, respectful word. There are no negative or offensive connotations. It is safe to use in all formal settings.

English speakers might find 'shraant' similar to 'weary' or 'fatigued' in terms of register, whereas 'thaka' is more like 'tired'.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan's poems often use 'shraant' to describe the human condition. The 'Shanti Parva' of Mahabharata discusses the rest of a 'shraant' mind after war. Jaishankar Prasad’s 'Kamayani' uses such elevated adjectives to describe primordial emotions.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Travel and Journeys

  • श्रांत पथिक
  • लंबी यात्रा से श्रांत
  • श्रांत होकर विश्राम करना
  • श्रांत कदमों की दूरी

Work and Labor

  • श्रम से श्रांत
  • श्रांत मजदूर
  • दिन भर की मेहनत से श्रांत
  • श्रांत बुद्धि

Nature and Poetry

  • श्रांत संध्या
  • श्रांत सूर्य
  • श्रांत पवन
  • श्रांत लहरें

Emotional States

  • श्रांत मन
  • श्रांत आत्मा
  • श्रांत हृदय
  • श्रांत स्मृतियाँ

Historical Narratives

  • श्रांत साम्राज्य
  • श्रांत सैनिक
  • श्रांत राजा
  • श्रांत सभ्यता

Gesprächseinstiege

"क्या आप आज कुछ अधिक श्रांत लग रहे हैं? (Do you seem a bit more weary today?)"

"इस लंबी बहस के बाद क्या आप श्रांत नहीं हुए? (Did you not get weary after this long debate?)"

"श्रांत मन को शांति देने के लिए आप क्या करते हैं? (What do you do to give peace to a weary mind?)"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि आधुनिक समाज श्रांत हो चुका है? (Do you think modern society has become weary?)"

"श्रांत पथिक की कहानी सुनकर आपको कैसा लगा? (How did you feel hearing the story of the weary traveler?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

आज आप किस कारण से सबसे अधिक श्रांत महसूस कर रहे हैं? विस्तार से लिखें। (What is making you feel most weary today? Write in detail.)

एक ऐसी यात्रा का वर्णन करें जिसने आपको श्रांत कर दिया था पर आपने हार नहीं मानी। (Describe a journey that made you weary but you didn't give up.)

श्रांत संध्या के समय आपके मन में क्या विचार आते हैं? (What thoughts come to your mind during a weary evening?)

क्या मानसिक श्रम शारीरिक श्रम से अधिक श्रांत करने वाला होता है? (Is mental labor more wearying than physical labor?)

अपने जीवन के एक 'श्रांत' पल के बारे में लिखें और बताएं कि आपने विश्राम कैसे पाया। (Write about a 'weary' moment in your life and how you found rest.)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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No, 'shraant' is generally used for living beings or personified things like the sun or an empire. For a battery, use 'khatam' (finished) or 'low'.

Yes, but usually in more soulful, semi-classical, or poetic songs. It won't appear in a fast dance track.

In modern Hindi, it remains 'shraant' for both genders. Example: 'श्रांत महिला' (Weary woman) and 'श्रांत पुरुष' (Weary man).

Not exactly. It means weary/exhausted. While a weary person might be sleepy, 'shraant' focuses on the fatigue from effort, not the urge to sleep.

It is a conjunct of 'sh' (श) and 'r' (र). It sounds like the 'shr' in 'shred' or 'shrine,' but with a more dental 'sh' and a tapped 'r'.

Yes, especially in editorials describing a 'weary government' or a 'weary public' after a long crisis.

Absolutely. 'श्रांत मस्तिष्क' (weary brain) is a very common and correct usage.

Register and Nuance. 'Thaka hua' is everyday 'tired'. 'Shraant' is literary 'weary', implying a noble or long-term struggle.

Yes, it is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without changes.

Look into the works of Munshi Premchand, Jaishankar Prasad, or even modern Hindi translations of classical world literature.

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Translate to Hindi: 'The weary traveler sat under the tree.'

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Use 'श्रांत' in a sentence about a soldier.

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Write a sentence using 'श्रांत मन'.

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Translate: 'He was weary after a long day of work.'

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Describe a sunset using 'श्रांत सूर्य'.

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Write a formal sentence about a weary society.

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Use 'श्रांत' and 'विश्राम' in the same sentence.

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Translate: 'Her weary eyes were full of tears.'

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Write a poetic line about the evening using 'श्रांत'.

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Translate: 'Are you feeling weary today?'

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Use 'श्रांत' to describe a voice.

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Write a sentence about a laborer using 'श्रांत'.

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Translate: 'I am not weary of this struggle.'

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Use 'अत्यंत श्रांत' in a sentence.

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Write a sentence using 'श्रांत बुद्धि'.

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Translate: 'The weary bird returned to its nest.'

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Describe a historical king as 'shraant'.

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Write a sentence using 'श्रांत होकर'.

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Translate: 'His weary face showed his age.'

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a tired explorer using 'shraant'.

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Pronounce 'श्रांत' clearly.

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Say: 'I am weary' in formal Hindi.

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Describe a tired traveler using 'श्रांत'.

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Say: 'The weary sun is setting.'

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Use 'श्रांत' in a sentence about your mind.

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Correct this sentence: 'Main bahut shant hoon' (meaning tired).

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Say: 'Weary eyes' in Hindi.

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Explain the meaning of 'shraant' in Hindi to a friend.

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Use 'shraant' in a formal speech context.

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Say: 'The weary soldier is sleeping.'

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Differentiate between 'shant' and 'shraant' orally.

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Say: 'I am weary of this work.'

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Describe an evening as 'shraant'.

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Say: 'A weary mind needs peace.'

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Pronounce 'अश्रांत' (tireless).

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Say: 'His voice was weary.'

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Use 'shraant' to describe a bird.

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Say: 'After the marathon, he was weary.'

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Describe a weary face in Hindi.

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Say: 'The weary waves are calm.'

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Listen to the word: 'श्रांत'. Does it mean 'quiet' or 'weary'?

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Identify the word in this sentence: 'वह श्रांत होकर सो गया।'

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Does the speaker sound energetic or 'shraant'?

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Which word did you hear: 'Shant' or 'Shraant'?

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What is being described: 'श्रांत संध्या का समय था।'?

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Is the person talking about work or rest: 'मैं काम से श्रांत हूँ।'?

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Identify the adjective: 'श्रांत पथिक छाया ढूँढ रहा था।'

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Does 'shraant' sound like 'daant'?

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What is the tone of 'shraant swar'?

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In a poem, what does 'shraant surya' refer to?

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Is 'shraant' a formal word?

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True or False: The speaker said 'shram' made them 'shraant'.

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What is the noun in: 'श्रांत मन की शांति।'?

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Does 'shraant' have an 'r' sound?

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Identify the state: 'वह अत्यंत श्रांत था।'

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