उद्घाटित करना
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- Formal verb for inaugurating buildings or events.
- Means 'to reveal' or 'unveil' in abstract contexts.
- Requires 'ne' particle in the past tense.
- High-register alternative to the basic word 'kholna'.
The Hindi verb उद्घाटित करना (udghāṭit karnā) is a sophisticated, formal term primarily used to describe the act of officially opening, inaugurating, or unveiling something. Rooted in Sanskrit, it carries a weight of ceremony and importance that the everyday word 'खोलना' (kholnā - to open) lacks. When you use udghāṭit karnā, you are typically referring to an event where a dignitary, an official, or a guest of honor performs a ritualistic opening, such as cutting a ribbon for a new building, lighting a lamp for a conference, or revealing a plaque for a monument. Beyond physical structures, it can also be used in an abstract sense to mean 'to reveal' or 'to bring to light' a hidden truth, a secret, or a new policy. For English speakers, think of the difference between saying 'I opened the door' and 'The President inaugurated the new wing of the hospital.' The former is mundane, while the latter is a moment of significant public record.
- Formal Context
- Used in news reports, government documents, and formal invitations to denote the start of an institution or event.
- Abstract Usage
- Used in literature or journalism to describe the unveiling of a mystery or the disclosure of previously unknown information.
- Etymological Depth
- Derived from 'Ud' (up/out) and 'Ghat' (to shape/happen), implying a transformative act of bringing something into the public sphere.
प्रधानमंत्री ने आज सुबह नए संसद भवन को उद्घाटित किया। (The Prime Minister inaugurated the new Parliament building this morning.)
इस शोध पत्र ने कैंसर के इलाज की नई संभावनाओं को उद्घाटित किया है। (This research paper has unveiled new possibilities for cancer treatment.)
राज्यपाल महोदय पुस्तकालय को उद्घाटित करने के लिए आमंत्रित हैं। (The Honorable Governor is invited to inaugurate the library.)
सत्य को समय पर उद्घाटित करना आवश्यक है। (It is necessary to reveal the truth at the right time.)
कलाकार ने अपनी नई प्रदर्शनी को कल उद्घाटित किया। (The artist inaugurated his new exhibition yesterday.)
In everyday conversation among friends, you might hear the noun form 'Udghāṭan' (उद्घाटन) more frequently in phrases like 'Udghāṭan kab hai?' (When is the inauguration?). However, 'Udghāṭit karnā' as a full verbal phrase is the hallmark of professional Hindi. It signals to your listener that you have a high command of the language and understand the cultural nuances of formal protocol in India. Whether you are discussing the launch of a space mission, the opening of a village school, or the revelation of a historical mystery, this word provides the precise register required for such momentous occasions. It bridges the gap between simple action and ceremonial significance, making it an essential tool for B1 learners transitioning into professional or academic Hindi environments.
Mastering the usage of उद्घाटित करना requires an understanding of its transitive nature and its preference for formal objects. In Hindi grammar, this is a 'kriyā' (verb) formed by combining an adjective/noun with the auxiliary verb 'karnā'. Because 'karnā' is transitive, the sentence structure usually follows: [Subject] + [Object] + [उद्घाटित करना]. In the past tense, the subject will take the postposition 'ने' (ne), and the verb will agree with the object in gender and number. This is a critical point for learners who often forget the 'ne' construction in formal speech. For example, if a female minister inaugurates a building (masculine), the verb remains 'kiyā' because it agrees with 'bhavan' (building), not the minister.
- Present Tense
- वह हर साल एक नई शाखा उद्घाटित करते हैं। (He inaugurates a new branch every year.)
- Future Tense
- हम अगले महीने अपना नया कार्यालय उद्घाटित करेंगे। (We will inaugurate our new office next month.)
- Passive Construction
- यह स्मारक कल उद्घाटित किया जाएगा। (This monument will be inaugurated tomorrow.)
मुख्य अतिथि ने दीप जलाकर कार्यक्रम को उद्घाटित किया। (The chief guest inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp.)
क्या आप इस समारोह को उद्घाटित करना चाहेंगे? (Would you like to inaugurate this ceremony?)
When using this verb to mean 'reveal', the object is usually something abstract like 'rahasya' (secret) or 'tathya' (fact). For instance, 'Police ne saazish ko udghatit kiya' (The police revealed the conspiracy). Here, the verb suggests a systematic uncovering of facts. In professional writing, such as a news report, you will frequently see the passive form: 'Naye pul ka udghatan kiya gaya' or 'Pul udghatit kiya gaya'. While both are correct, 'udghatit kiya gaya' acts more as an adjective-verb combination. It is important to notice that the object being opened is often marked with the postposition 'ko' or 'ka/ke/ki' depending on the sentence structure. Practice using it with major landmarks, events, or significant discoveries to get the feel of its 'grandeur'.
You are most likely to encounter उद्घाटित करना in formal media and public life in India. If you watch Hindi news channels like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, the word appears daily in segments covering government activities. A typical headline might read, 'Pradhan Mantri ne Metro line ko udghatit kiya' (Prime Minister inaugurated the Metro line). It is the standard vocabulary for the 'ribbon-cutting' culture that is very prominent in Indian social and political life. Beyond the news, you will hear it at school annual days, corporate product launches, and the opening of art galleries. In these settings, the Master of Ceremonies (MC) will use it to invite the guest of honor to the stage: 'Ab main mukhya atithi ko manch par udghatit karne ke liye amantrit karta hoon' (Now I invite the chief guest to the stage to inaugurate [the event]).
- News Broadcasts
- Reporting on infrastructure projects, new laws, or international summits.
- Academic Seminars
- When a professor or dean opens a conference or a new research facility.
- Literature
- In mystery novels or historical accounts when a character 'unveils' a hidden truth.
'आज का दिन ऐतिहासिक है क्योंकि हम इस नए अस्पताल को उद्घाटित कर रहे हैं।' - एक काल्पनिक भाषण। ('Today is a historic day because we are inaugurating this new hospital.' - A fictional speech.)
In the world of business, when a startup launches a new app or a company opens a new factory, the press release will invariably use 'udghatit karna'. Even in the digital space, the 'opening' of a major online portal or a government e-service is described using this term. It conveys a sense of officiality and permanence. If you are reading a Hindi newspaper like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'Navbharat Times', look at the local news section; you will find numerous instances of local leaders 'udghatit-ing' community centers, water pumps, or sports tournaments. Understanding this word helps you navigate the formal social hierarchy and the way public achievements are celebrated in Hindi-speaking society.
The most frequent mistake learners make with उद्घाटित करना is using it in overly casual situations. Because English uses 'open' for both a bag of chips and a multi-million dollar stadium, learners tend to translate 'open' directly to 'udghatit karna' regardless of context. Using it for a door, a window, or a book sounds unintentionally hilarious or overly dramatic to native speakers. It would be like saying, 'I shall now solemnly inaugurate this packet of biscuits.' Another common error involves the confusion between the noun 'udghāṭan' and the verb phrase 'udghāṭit karnā'. While 'udghāṭan karnā' is also a very common and correct verb phrase, 'udghāṭit karnā' is the participial form used as a verb. Learners often mix up the endings, saying things like 'udghāṭit honā' when they mean 'to be inaugurated' (passive) vs 'udghāṭit karnā' (active).
- Register Mismatch
- Using 'udghatit karna' for opening a shop daily. Use 'dukan kholna' for daily opening; use 'udghatit karna' only for the very first day it opens.
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Forgetting that in the past tense, the verb agrees with the object, not the person who did the opening.
- Incorrect Object
- Using it for people. You don't 'inaugurate' a person; you inaugurate an office or a ceremony.
गलत (Wrong): मैंने अपनी खिड़की उद्घाटित की।
सही (Right): मैंने अपनी खिड़की खोली।
Finally, some learners confuse 'udghāṭit karnā' with 'prakāshit karnā' (to publish). While both involve making something public, 'prakāshit' is strictly for books, magazines, or data, whereas 'udghāṭit' is for events, buildings, or the 'unveiling' of secrets. Another point of confusion is with 'ārambh karnā' (to start). While an inauguration is a start, 'ārambh' is general (like starting a car or a race), whereas 'udghāṭit' is specifically about the ceremony of opening. To avoid these mistakes, always ask yourself: 'Is there a ribbon being cut or a lamp being lit?' If the answer is yes, 'udghāṭit karnā' is likely the right choice.
Hindi offers a rich palette of words for 'opening' and 'starting', each with its own specific flavor. Understanding the alternatives to उद्घाटित करना will help you choose the right word for the right situation. The most common alternative is the noun-verb hybrid उद्घाटन करना (udghāṭan karnā). In practice, these two are almost interchangeable, though 'udghāṭit karnā' sounds slightly more formal and literary. If you are looking for something even more formal, especially when a gift or a public utility is being dedicated to the people, use लोकार्पित करना (lokārpit karnā). This literally means 'to offer to the people' (Lok + Arpit).
- खोलना (Kholnā)
- The general word for 'to open'. Use for doors, boxes, eyes, or shops.
- अनावरण करना (Anāvaraṇ karnā)
- Specifically means 'to unveil'. Use when a cloth is being removed from a statue or a plaque.
- शुभारंभ करना (Shubhārambh karnā)
- Means 'to make an auspicious start'. Common for festivals, sports events, or new ventures.
तुलना (Comparison):
1. उसने डब्बा खोला (He opened the box - Kholna)
2. उसने मूर्ति का अनावरण किया (He unveiled the statue - Anavaran)
3. उसने अस्पताल को उद्घाटित किया (He inaugurated the hospital - Udghatit)
If you are talking about 'revealing' a secret, you might also use पर्दाफाश करना (pardāfāsh karnā), which is more aggressive and implies exposing a scandal or a crime. In contrast, 'udghāṭit karnā' in the sense of revealing is more neutral or even positive, like revealing a new scientific discovery. Another term, प्रकट करना (prakaṭ karnā), means 'to manifest' or 'to make appear', often used in religious or philosophical contexts. By knowing these distinctions, you can navigate from the simple 'kholna' to the highly specialized 'lokārpit karna', ensuring your Hindi is always appropriate for the audience and the gravity of the occasion.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
In ancient Indian architecture, 'udghatit' was used for the first time a temple's sanctum doors were opened for the public after the deity's idol was installed.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'gh' as a simple 'g' (missing the breathy aspiration).
- Using a dental 't' instead of the retroflex 'ṭ' (the tongue must hit the roof of the mouth).
- Pronouncing 'u' like 'oo' in 'food' (it should be short like 'put').
- Merging 'ud' and 'ghatit' without the slight dental stop.
- Pronouncing 'karna' as 'karna' (rhyming with 'barn') instead of the short 'a' sound.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Common in newspapers, so intermediate students will see it often.
Requires knowledge of 'ne' construction and formal context.
Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal unless the situation fits.
Clearly pronounced in news broadcasts.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Transitive Verb in Past Tense
Subject + ne + Object + udghatit kiya (Verb agrees with Object).
Compound Verb Construction
Adjective (Udghatit) + Auxiliary (Karna).
Passive Voice with 'Jana'
Object + udghatit kiya + jata hai / gaya / jayega.
Infinitival Noun Usage
Udghatit karna (Inaugurating) as a subject: 'Udghatit karna ek samman ki baat hai'.
Participle for Simultaneous Action
Udghatit karte hue (While inaugurating).
Beispiele nach Niveau
आज दुकान उद्घाटित हुई।
The shop was inaugurated today.
Simple past tense (intransitive use).
क्या आप इसे उद्घाटित करेंगे?
Will you inaugurate this?
Future tense question.
यह नया स्कूल है, इसे उद्घाटित करना है।
This is a new school, it has to be inaugurated.
Infinitival use for necessity.
वह पार्क उद्घाटित करेंगे।
He will inaugurate the park.
Future tense masculine singular.
मम्मी ने केक उद्घाटित किया।
Mom 'inaugurated' the cake (Humorous/Casual).
Past tense with 'ne'.
छोटा बच्चा रिबन उद्घाटित करता है।
The small child inaugurates the ribbon.
Present habitual tense.
हम कल घर उद्घाटित करेंगे।
We will 'inaugurate' the house (Housewarming).
Future tense plural.
यहाँ उद्घाटन हो रहा है।
An inauguration is happening here.
Present continuous using the noun form.
मंत्री जी ने नया पुल उद्घाटित किया।
The minister inaugurated the new bridge.
Transitive past tense with 'ne'.
क्या आपने अपना नया ऑफिस उद्घाटित किया?
Did you inaugurate your new office?
Past tense question.
वे आज अपनी नई किताब उद्घाटित करेंगे।
They will inaugurate (launch) their new book today.
Future tense plural.
यह अस्पताल कल उद्घाटित होगा।
This hospital will be inaugurated tomorrow.
Future passive-like construction.
हमने प्रदर्शनी को उद्घाटित किया।
We inaugurated the exhibition.
Past tense with 'ne' and 'ko'.
मुख्य अतिथि दीप जलाकर सभा उद्घाटित करते हैं।
The chief guest inaugurates the meeting by lighting a lamp.
Present habitual.
वह अपनी पेंटिंग उद्घाटित करना चाहती है।
She wants to inaugurate (unveil) her painting.
Infinitive with 'chahti hai'.
समारोह को उद्घाटित करने का समय आ गया है।
The time to inaugurate the ceremony has come.
Infinitival phrase as a subject.
प्रधानमंत्री ने डिजिटल इंडिया मिशन को उद्घाटित किया।
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Digital India Mission.
Formal transitive past tense.
इस शोध ने कई रहस्यों को उद्घाटित किया है।
This research has revealed many mysteries.
Present perfect tense (abstract meaning).
हमें इस परियोजना को समय पर उद्घाटित करना होगा।
We will have to inaugurate this project on time.
Compulsion with 'hoga'.
क्या राज्यपाल इस भवन को उद्घाटित करने के लिए सहमत हैं?
Is the Governor agreed to inaugurate this building?
Interrogative with infinitive.
म्यूजियम को अगले महीने जनता के लिए उद्घाटित किया जाएगा।
The museum will be inaugurated for the public next month.
Future passive.
लेखक ने अपनी नई कहानी के पात्रों को धीरे-धीरे उद्घाटित किया।
The author gradually revealed the characters of his new story.
Metaphorical use of the verb.
उन्होंने अपनी नई व्यापार योजना को कल उद्घाटित किया।
They inaugurated their new business plan yesterday.
Past tense with 'ne'.
यह स्मारक उन शहीदों की याद में उद्घाटित किया गया है।
This monument has been inaugurated in memory of those martyrs.
Present perfect passive.
वैज्ञानिकों ने ब्रह्मांड के नए सिद्धांतों को उद्घाटित करने का दावा किया है।
Scientists have claimed to reveal new theories of the universe.
Complex sentence with infinitive phrase.
मुख्यमंत्री द्वारा नवनिर्मित स्टेडियम को उद्घाटित किया जाना है।
The newly built stadium is to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister.
Passive construction with 'dwara'.
उसकी बातों ने मेरे मन के संदेहों को उद्घाटित कर दिया।
His words revealed the doubts in my mind.
Compound verb with 'dena' for completion.
क्या आप जानते हैं कि यह प्राचीन मंदिर किसने उद्घाटित किया था?
Do you know who inaugurated this ancient temple?
Past perfect with 'ne'.
इस फिल्म ने समाज की कड़वी सच्चाई को उद्घाटित करने का प्रयास किया है।
This film has attempted to reveal the bitter truth of society.
Present perfect with 'prayas'.
नया सॉफ्टवेयर कल एक प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में उद्घाटित किया जाएगा।
The new software will be inaugurated (launched) at a press conference tomorrow.
Future passive.
विपक्ष ने सरकार के भ्रष्टाचार को उद्घाटित करने की धमकी दी है।
The opposition has threatened to reveal the government's corruption.
Infinitive as a direct object.
संस्था ने अपने नए लोगो (logo) को भव्य समारोह में उद्घाटित किया।
The organization inaugurated its new logo in a grand ceremony.
Past tense with 'ne'.
इतिहासकार ने प्राचीन शिलालेखों के माध्यम से एक भूली हुई सभ्यता को उद्घाटित किया।
The historian revealed a forgotten civilization through ancient inscriptions.
Sophisticated transitive past tense.
इस दार्शनिक ग्रंथ ने मानवीय चेतना के रहस्यों को उद्घाटित करने का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया।
This philosophical text paved the way for revealing the mysteries of human consciousness.
Abstract literary usage.
न्यायालय के फैसले ने कानून की नई व्याख्याओं को उद्घाटित किया है।
The court's decision has revealed new interpretations of the law.
Present perfect tense.
सांस्कृतिक महोत्सव को उद्घाटित करते हुए, मंत्री ने एकता का संदेश दिया।
While inaugurating the cultural festival, the minister gave a message of unity.
Participle phrase 'udghatit karte hue'.
जांच समिति ने घोटाले की परतों को धीरे-धीरे उद्घाटित करना शुरू किया।
The investigation committee began to gradually reveal the layers of the scam.
Infinitive with 'shuru kiya'.
यह शोध पत्र जलवायु परिवर्तन के अनदेखे पहलुओं को उद्घाटित करता है।
This research paper reveals the overlooked aspects of climate change.
Present habitual in academic context.
सत्य को उद्घाटित करना ही एक पत्रकार का परम कर्तव्य होना चाहिए।
To reveal the truth should be the ultimate duty of a journalist.
Gerund-like use of the infinitive.
उसकी कलाकृतियां मानव मन की जटिलताओं को उद्घाटित करती हैं।
His artworks reveal the complexities of the human mind.
Present habitual feminine plural agreement.
कवि ने अपनी पंक्तियों के माध्यम से अस्तित्व के गूढ़ सत्यों को उद्घाटित करने का यत्न किया है।
The poet has attempted to reveal the profound truths of existence through his lines.
Extremely formal and literary.
राजनीतिक विश्लेषकों का मानना है कि यह चुनाव परिणाम नए सत्ता समीकरणों को उद्घाटित करेंगे।
Political analysts believe that these election results will reveal new power equations.
Future tense in a complex clause.
पुरातत्वविदों ने खुदाई के दौरान एक ऐसी संरचना को उद्घाटित किया जो इतिहास की धारा बदल सकती है।
Archaeologists revealed a structure during excavation that could change the course of history.
Relative clause 'jo... sakti hai'.
इस वैज्ञानिक विमर्श ने भौतिकी के मूलभूत सिद्धांतों को पुनः उद्घाटित करने की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया।
This scientific discourse emphasized the need to re-reveal (re-examine) the fundamental principles of physics.
Noun-heavy academic sentence.
महात्मा के उपदेशों ने जीवन के वास्तविक अर्थ को करोड़ों लोगों के लिए उद्घाटित किया।
The sage's teachings revealed the real meaning of life for millions of people.
Past tense with 'ne'.
वैश्विक शिखर सम्मेलन को उद्घाटित करते हुए, विश्व नेताओं ने शांति की अपील की।
Inaugurating the global summit, world leaders appealed for peace.
Participle phrase usage.
क्या यह संभव है कि ब्रह्मांड के सभी रहस्य कभी पूर्णतः उद्घाटित हो पाएंगे?
Is it possible that all the mysteries of the universe will ever be fully revealed?
Passive potentiality with 'ho pana'.
उपन्यासकार ने नायक के अंतर्मन के द्वंद्व को बड़ी कुशलता से उद्घाटित किया है।
The novelist has very skillfully revealed the conflict of the protagonist's inner mind.
Present perfect with adverbial phrase.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To inaugurate according to proper rituals or rules.
मंदिर को विधिवत उद्घाटित किया गया।
— To open something for the public.
पार्क को जनता के लिए उद्घाटित किया गया।
— To inaugurate something virtually or online.
वेबसाइट को ऑनलाइन उद्घाटित किया गया।
— To inaugurate jointly (by two or more people).
दोनों देशों ने सीमा द्वार को संयुक्त रूप से उद्घाटित किया।
— To re-inaugurate something after renovation.
पुराने पुस्तकालय को पुनः उद्घाटित किया गया।
— To inaugurate something posthumously (in honor of a deceased person).
उनके नाम पर बनी सड़क को मरणोपरांत उद्घाटित किया गया।
— To inaugurate symbolically.
काम शुरू करने के लिए उसे सांकेतिक रूप से उद्घाटित किया गया।
Wird oft verwechselt mit
This means 'to invent'. You invent a machine, but you inaugurate (udghatit karna) the factory that makes it.
This means 'to discover'. You discover a new land, but you inaugurate a monument built on it.
This means 'to publish' a book or paper. While a book launch can be an 'udghatan', the act of printing it is 'prakashan'.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To open the doors of fate/fortune. Used when someone gets a great opportunity.
इस नौकरी ने उसके लिए किस्मत के द्वार उद्घाटित कर दिए।
Literary/Poetic— To open the eyes of knowledge. Meaning to enlighten someone.
गुरु ने शिष्य के ज्ञान के चक्षु उद्घाटित किए।
Spiritual/Formal— To reveal the path of truth.
महात्माओं का काम सत्य का मार्ग उद्घाटित करना है।
Philosophical— To open the pages of history. Used when discussing past events.
इस खोज ने इतिहास के नए पन्ने उद्घाटित किए हैं।
Academic/Journalistic— To reveal the layers of the mind. Used in psychology or literature.
मनोवैज्ञानिक ने उसके मन की परतें उद्घाटित कीं।
Literary— To open the road to success.
कड़ी मेहनत ही सफलता की राह उद्घाटित करती है।
Inspirational— To open a window to the future. Used for innovations.
यह तकनीक भविष्य की खिड़की उद्घाटित करती है।
Technological— To open the doors of the heart. To become emotional or welcoming.
उसकी दया ने सबके हृदय के द्वार उद्घाटित कर दिए।
Emotional/Poetic— To open a new chapter. Used for a major life or historical change.
इस संधि ने शांति का नया अध्याय उद्घाटित किया।
Formal/Political— To open the doors of possibilities.
नए निवेश ने व्यापार की संभावनाओं के द्वार उद्घाटित किए।
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It is the noun form of the same action.
'Udghatan' is the noun (Inauguration). 'Udghatit karna' is the verb (To inaugurate).
Udghatan (noun) achha tha. Unhone udghatit kiya (verb).
Difference between active and passive.
'Udghatit karna' is when someone does the opening. 'Udghatit hona' is when something opens by itself or the focus is on the object.
Mantri ne udghatit kiya (Active). Mandir udghatit hua (Passive/Intransitive).
Sounds similar.
'Ghatit hona' means 'to happen' or 'to occur'. It has nothing to do with ceremonies.
Ek durghatna ghatit hui (An accident happened).
Starts with 'Ud-'.
'Uddeshya' means 'purpose' or 'aim'.
Mera uddeshya padhna hai.
Starts with 'Ud-'.
'Uddhaar' means 'rescue' or 'salvation'.
Uska uddhaar hua.
Satzmuster
[Name] [Building] udghatit karenge.
Rahul dukan udghatit karega.
[Subject] ne [Object] ko udghatit kiya.
Mantri ne pul ko udghatit kiya.
[Object] kal udghatit kiya jayega.
Office kal udghatit kiya jayega.
[Subject] dwara [Object] udghatit kiya gaya.
Collector dwara park udghatit kiya gaya.
[Subject] [Abstract Noun] udghatit karta hai.
Yeh lekh sach udghatit karta hai.
[Object] ko udghatit karte hue [Subject] ne kaha...
Sammelan ko udghatit karte hue neta ne kaha...
[Object] udghatit hone ki sambhavna hai.
Nayi factory udghatit hone ki sambhavna hai.
[Subject] ne [Complex Object] ke rahasya ko udghatit kiya.
Vigyan ne bramhand ke rahasya ko udghatit kiya.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Common in formal writing and news; rare in casual daily speech.
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Using it for a door.
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Darvaza kholna.
'Udghatit karna' is ceremonial. You don't have a ceremony every time you open a door.
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Usne dukan udghatit kiya.
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Usne dukan udghatit ki.
In the past tense, the verb agrees with the object. 'Dukan' is feminine, so it should be 'ki'.
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Udghatit hona vs Udghatit karna.
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The shop was inaugurated = Dukan udghatit hui.
'Karna' is for when someone does it. 'Hona' is for when it happens.
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Using it for 'starting' a car.
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Car start karna / chalana.
Inauguration is only for the first-ever start of an institution or event.
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Confusing with 'Avishkar'.
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Vigyan ne naya siddhant udghatit kiya (unveiled theory).
You inaugurate a building, but you invent (avishkar) a machine. However, you can 'unveil' a theory.
Tipps
The 'Ne' Particle
Always use 'ne' after the subject in the past tense. Example: 'Neta ne (Leader) dukan (Shop) udghatit ki (Inaugurated).'
Think Big
Only use this word for buildings, events, or major discoveries. It's too heavy for small things.
Noun vs Verb
Learn 'Udghatan' (noun) and 'Udghatit karna' (verb) together to understand formal news better.
Aspirated 'GH'
Make sure to add a puff of air when saying the 'gh' in 'udghatit'. It sounds like 'ghost' in English.
Professionalism
Use this word in job interviews or formal presentations to impress your listeners with your Hindi level.
Newspaper Spotting
Look for this word in the first three pages of any Hindi newspaper; it's almost always there.
Associated Rituals
When you hear this word, imagine a 'Diya' (lamp) being lit. It helps associate the word with ceremony.
Unveiling
If the ceremony involves removing a cloth, 'Anavaran karna' is a more specific and better word.
Formal Letters
When inviting someone to open an event, use: 'Hum aapko udghatit karne ke liye amantrit karte hain'.
Speech Patterns
In speeches, this word is often followed by 'ashirwad' (blessings) or 'shubhkamnayein' (good wishes).
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'UD' as 'UP' and 'GHAT' as 'GATE'. You are opening the 'GATE UP' for the first time. UD-GHAT-IT.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a giant red ribbon across a new building being cut by a golden pair of scissors. This 'Grand Opening' is 'Udghatit Karna'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to find a news article in a Hindi newspaper today that uses 'उद्घाटित' or 'उद्घाटन' and translate the sentence into English.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'udghāṭana' (उद्घाटन). The prefix 'ud-' (उत्) means 'up' or 'out', and the root 'ghaṭ' (घट्) means 'to shape', 'to join', or 'to happen'. In its ancient context, it referred to the 'un-joining' or 'breaking open' of a seal or a door.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To unlock or to unbolt a door.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived)Kultureller Kontext
When attending an 'udghatan' in India, it is polite to bring a small gift or flowers, and to dress formally as it is a significant social occasion.
In English-speaking countries, 'inaugurate' is mostly used for Presidents or very large buildings. In India, 'udghatit karna' is used much more broadly for shops, small clinics, or even local community toilets.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Public Infrastructure
- पुल उद्घाटित करना
- सड़क का उद्घाटन
- मेट्रो लाइन उद्घाटित करना
- स्टेशन का लोकार्पण
Business & Commerce
- शोरूम उद्घाटित करना
- नई शाखा खोलना
- उत्पाद लॉन्च करना
- व्यापार का शुभारंभ
Academic & Arts
- सेमिनार उद्घाटित करना
- प्रदर्शनी का अनावरण
- पुस्तकालय का उद्घाटन
- कॉन्फ्रेंस शुरू करना
Journalism/Investigation
- सच उद्घाटित करना
- घोटाला उजागर करना
- तथ्यों को सामने लाना
- रहस्य से पर्दा उठाना
Religious/Social
- मंदिर उद्घाटित करना
- धर्मशाला का उद्घाटन
- मेला उद्घाटित करना
- सामुदायिक केंद्र खोलना
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आप जानते हैं कि नया मॉल कब उद्घाटित होगा?"
"आपके शहर में हाल ही में कौन सा बड़ा प्रोजेक्ट उद्घाटित किया गया है?"
"यदि आपको मौका मिले, तो आप क्या उद्घाटित करना चाहेंगे?"
"क्या कल के उद्घाटन समारोह में आप आमंत्रित हैं?"
"इस फिल्म ने समाज के किन रहस्यों को उद्घाटित किया?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
अपने जीवन के एक ऐसे दिन के बारे में लिखें जब आपने कुछ नया उद्घाटित किया हो (जैसे नया घर या व्यवसाय)।
क्या आपको लगता है कि बड़े उद्घाटन समारोहों पर पैसा खर्च करना सही है? अपने विचार लिखें।
एक काल्पनिक समाचार रिपोर्ट लिखें जिसमें प्रधानमंत्री एक अंतरिक्ष केंद्र को उद्घाटित कर रहे हैं।
किसी ऐसे रहस्य के बारे में लिखें जिसे आपने हाल ही में उद्घाटित किया हो।
उद्घाटन समारोहों में पालन की जाने वाली परंपराओं का वर्णन करें।
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10 FragenYes, especially if it's a formal launch of a major portal. For a personal blog, 'launch karna' or 'shuru karna' is better.
Practically, yes. 'Udghatan karna' (to do an inauguration) is slightly more common in speech, while 'udghatit karna' (to make inaugurated) is slightly more formal/literary.
Not necessarily. It can involve lighting a lamp, breaking a coconut, or just a formal speech. It represents the 'official start'.
Yes, in formal or literary contexts. 'Police ne sach udghatit kiya' is a valid, high-register sentence.
It is 'udghatit kiya'. Remember to use 'ne' with the subject: 'Usne udghatit kiya'.
The verb ends in 'karna', so its conjugation depends on the tense and the gender of the object in the past tense.
Only if you are being sarcastic or funny. For a normal gift, use 'kholna'.
The base 'udghatit' is Tatsam (Sanskrit-derived), and 'karna' is Hindi. It's a hybrid compound common in formal Hindi.
You would use the noun: 'Udghatan sham panch baje hai'.
The most formal opposite is 'samapan karna' (to conclude/close a ceremony).
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'The Governor inaugurated the library.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'We will inaugurate our new office tomorrow.'
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Write a formal invitation sentence: 'I invite you to inaugurate the ceremony.'
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Use 'उद्घाटित करना' to mean 'reveal' in a sentence about a secret.
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Write a news headline: 'PM inaugurates new Metro line.'
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Describe a ribbon-cutting ceremony using the verb.
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Write a sentence in future passive: 'The stadium will be inaugurated next week.'
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Use the participle form 'udghatit karte hue' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about an auspicious start (Shubharambh) using the verb.
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Translate: 'When will the new school be inaugurated?'
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Use 'उद्घाटित करना' in a sentence about a historical discovery.
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Write a sentence using the plural future tense: 'They will inaugurate the exhibition.'
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Translate: 'The truth has been revealed.'
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Translate: 'This building was inaugurated in 1990.'
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Pronounce correctly: 'उद्घाटित करना' (Ud-ghaa-tit kar-naa).
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Say in Hindi: 'I want to inaugurate this program.'
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Say in Hindi: 'The Prime Minister inaugurated the bridge.'
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Invite someone formally: 'Please inaugurate our new shop.'
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Ask a question: 'When will the new office be inaugurated?'
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Describe a ceremony: 'The chief guest lit the lamp and inaugurated the event.'
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Say: 'This museum was inaugurated last year.'
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Say in Hindi: 'A new chapter has been inaugurated.'
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Ask: 'Who is inaugurating the exhibition?'
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Say: 'We are proud to inaugurate this center.'
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Say: 'The secret will be revealed tomorrow.'
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Say: 'They inaugurated the factory in grand style.'
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Say: 'The ribbon was cut and the shop was inaugurated.'
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Say: 'The monument will be inaugurated by the President.'
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Say: 'I am happy to inaugurate this new venture.'
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Listen and identify the object: 'मंत्री जी ने आज सुबह एक नया पुस्तकालय उद्घाटित किया।'
Listen and identify the tense: 'कल नया अस्पताल उद्घाटित किया जाएगा।'
Listen: 'पुलिस ने चोरों की योजना को उद्घाटित किया।' What did the police reveal?
Listen: 'कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन शाम 6 बजे होगा।' Is this using the verb or the noun?
Listen and translate: 'क्या आप इस प्रदर्शनी को उद्घाटित करेंगे?'
Listen: 'सत्य को कोई भी उद्घाटित कर सकता है।' Who can reveal the truth?
Listen: 'उन्होंने दीप जलाकर सभा उद्घाटित की।' How was the meeting opened?
Listen: 'यह भवन पिछले साल उद्घाटित किया गया था।' When was it opened?
Listen: 'मुख्य अतिथि ने रिबन काटकर दुकान उद्घाटित की।' Who cut the ribbon?
Listen: 'जांच समिति ने घोटाले की परतों को उद्घाटित किया।' What did they reveal?
Listen and translate: 'हम अपनी नई शाखा कल उद्घाटित कर रहे हैं।'
Listen: 'स्टेडियम अगले महीने उद्घाटित होने वाला है।' When will it open?
Listen: 'लेखक ने कहानी के रहस्यों को धीरे-धीरे उद्घाटित किया।' How were secrets revealed?
Listen: 'क्या यह समारोह ऑनलाइन उद्घाटित होगा?' How will it be opened?
Listen: 'समारोह को उद्घाटित करते हुए मंत्री ने एकता की बात की।' What did the minister talk about?
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Summary
उद्घाटित करना is the 'Grand Opening' verb. Use it for ribbons, plaques, and big discoveries, but never for opening a window. Example: 'प्रधानमंत्री ने अस्पताल उद्घाटित किया' (The PM inaugurated the hospital).
- Formal verb for inaugurating buildings or events.
- Means 'to reveal' or 'unveil' in abstract contexts.
- Requires 'ne' particle in the past tense.
- High-register alternative to the basic word 'kholna'.
The 'Ne' Particle
Always use 'ne' after the subject in the past tense. Example: 'Neta ne (Leader) dukan (Shop) udghatit ki (Inaugurated).'
Think Big
Only use this word for buildings, events, or major discoveries. It's too heavy for small things.
Noun vs Verb
Learn 'Udghatan' (noun) and 'Udghatit karna' (verb) together to understand formal news better.
Aspirated 'GH'
Make sure to add a puff of air when saying the 'gh' in 'udghatit'. It sounds like 'ghost' in English.
Beispiel
प्रधानमंत्री ने नई परियोजना का उद्घाटन किया।
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आभार व्यक्त करना
B1Dankbarkeit oder Erkenntlichkeit formell ausdrücken. 'Er drückte seinen Dank in einem Brief aus.'
आचरण करना
C1Sich verhalten; sich in einer bestimmten Weise benehmen, insbesondere nach ethischen Grundsätzen. 'Er führt sich vorbildlich auf.'
आगे
A1Forward; ahead.
आगे बढ़ना
A2Sich vorwärts bewegen oder Fortschritte machen.
आगामी
B1Kommend, bevorstehend. Bezieht sich auf Ereignisse in der nahen Zukunft.
आह्वान करना
B1To call, to summon, to request someone's presence.
आज रात
A2Heute Nacht; der Abend des heutigen Tages.
आजमाना
A2Etwas ausprobieren oder testen, um zu sehen, wie es funktioniert oder was passiert.
आक्रमण करना
B2Militärische Operationen gegen ein Land oder eine Gruppe beginnen.
आखिरी
A2Letzte, endgültig. 'Der letzte Zug' ist 'Aakhiri train'. 'Zum letzten Mal' bedeutet 'Aakhiri baar'.