अप्रयुक्त
अप्रयुक्त en 30 segundos
- Aprayukt means 'unused' or 'unutilized' in a formal Hindi context.
- It is an adjective used for both physical objects and abstract concepts like talent.
- Commonly found in news, business reports, and official government documents.
- It differs from 'useless' (bekaar) as it implies the object is still functional.
The Hindi word अप्रयुक्त (aprayukt) is a formal and sophisticated adjective used to describe something that remains unused, unutilized, or lying idle. To understand its core, we must look at its linguistic construction. It is formed by adding the prefix 'अ-' (a-), which denotes negation or 'not', to the word 'प्रयुक्त' (prayukt), which means 'used' or 'employed'. Therefore, in its most literal sense, it translates to 'not used'. However, its application in Hindi is much more nuanced than the simple English word 'unused'. It often carries a connotation of potential that has not yet been tapped or resources that are currently in a state of stasis. In administrative, technical, and formal literary contexts, this word is the gold standard for describing surplus materials, vacant land, or dormant accounts.
- Formal Context
- In government reports, you might see references to aprayukt bhoomi (unused land) or aprayukt dhan (unspent funds). Here, it implies a certain level of official status or inventory management.
When people use अप्रयुक्त, they are usually stepping away from colloquial language. While a common person might say 'khali' (empty) or 'rakha hua' (just kept there), an educated speaker or a professional will use अप्रयुक्त to indicate a specific state of non-utility. For instance, if a factory has machinery that is functional but not currently being operated, it is described as अप्रयुक्त मशीनरी. This distinguishes it from 'broken' (kharaab) or 'old' (purani). It is purely about the status of use.
नगर निगम के पास कई अप्रयुक्त इमारतें हैं जिनका उपयोग सामुदायिक केंद्रों के रूप में किया जा सकता है। (The municipal corporation has many unused buildings that can be used as community centers.)
Furthermore, the word is frequently encountered in the digital world. Software developers and IT professionals in India use it to refer to 'unused variables' or 'unallocated space' in Hindi documentation. It bridges the gap between physical objects and abstract concepts. You can have अप्रयुक्त क्षमता (unutilized capacity) in a psychological sense, referring to someone's hidden talents that they haven't started using yet. This versatility makes it a powerful tool for B2-level learners who wish to sound more precise and professional.
In summary, अप्रयुक्त is about the absence of action upon an object or resource. It suggests that the object is ready for use, available, but currently sitting still. It is a word of logistics, economics, and formal description. Whether you are talking about a coupon that hasn't been redeemed, a room that hasn't been lived in, or a budget that hasn't been spent, अप्रयुक्त provides the exact semantic weight needed to convey 'unutilized' status without the negative baggage of 'waste' (vyarth).
Using अप्रयुक्त correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective. It almost always precedes the noun it qualifies. Because it is a Sanskrit-derived (Tatsama) word, it maintains a level of grammatical rigidity and formal elegance. Unlike some adjectives that change based on gender and number, अप्रयुक्त remains relatively stable, though it follows standard Hindi rules for adjectives ending in 'a' sounds (though this one ends in a consonant sound 't', making it even more stable).
- Placement
- Place it directly before the noun: aprayukt saaman (unused luggage), aprayukt avsar (unutilized opportunity).
One of the most common sentence structures involves the verb 'rahna' (to remain) or 'hona' (to be). For example, "Bahut saara budget अप्रयुक्त reh gaya" (A lot of budget remained unutilized). In this case, it functions as a predicative adjective, describing the state of the subject. This is particularly common in reporting and news writing where the focus is on the outcome of a period or a project.
क्या आपके पास कोई अप्रयुक्त कूपन कोड है? (Do you have any unused coupon codes?)
To use it effectively at a B2 level, you should pair it with abstract nouns. While A2 learners might talk about an 'unused chair', a B2 learner should talk about अप्रयुक्त क्षमता (unutilized potential) or अप्रयुक्त संसाधन (unutilized resources). This elevates the conversation from the physical to the conceptual. For example, "Desh ki yuva shakti ka ek bada hissa अप्रयुक्त hai" (A large portion of the country's youth power is unutilized). This sentence demonstrates a high command of vocabulary and thematic depth.
Another sophisticated way to use it is in contrast with 'prayog' (use). You might say, "Vah vastu prayog mein nahi hai, vah अप्रयुक्त hai." This emphasizes the transition from a state of utility to a state of being idle. In business Hindi, you will often find it in the phrase 'aprayukt kshamta ka upyog' (utilizing unused capacity), which is a common strategy discussed in management meetings. By mastering these pairings, you move beyond simple translation and start thinking in the logic of formal Hindi discourse.
You will not likely hear अप्रयुक्त while buying vegetables at a local market or chatting with friends at a cafe. It is a word that lives in the spheres of bureaucracy, academia, technology, and journalism. If you turn on a Hindi news channel like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, you might hear a reporter discussing the अप्रयुक्त बजट (unspent budget) of a specific ministry at the end of the fiscal year. This is the most natural habitat for the word.
- In the Workplace
- If you work in an office in Delhi or Mumbai where Hindi is spoken, your manager might ask about aprayukt inventory or aprayukt license. It sounds professional and precise.
In the context of the environment and urban planning, अप्रयुक्त is used to describe brownfield sites or vacant plots. Environmentalists might talk about अप्रयुक्त सौर ऊर्जा (unutilized solar energy), referring to the potential of sunlight that we are not yet capturing. This usage highlights the word's connection to sustainability and efficiency. It suggests that there is a resource available that is being 'wasted' simply by not being used.
इस डेटाबेस में बहुत सारा अप्रयुक्त डेटा जमा हो गया है। (A lot of unused data has accumulated in this database.)
Academic textbooks, particularly those dealing with Economics, Geography, and Political Science, use this word extensively. When discussing human resources, authors often mention how अप्रयुक्त प्रतिभा (unutilized talent) can lead to economic stagnation. If you are preparing for exams like the UPSC or state civil services, this word is indispensable for your essay writing and answer formulations. It provides a level of 'shuddh' (pure) Hindi that examiners look for.
Finally, you will encounter it in legal and banking documents. A bank might send a notice about an अप्रयुक्त खाता (dormant/unused account). A legal contract might mention अप्रयुक्त अधिकार (unexercised rights). In all these instances, the word serves to define a legal or financial status with absolute clarity. Understanding this word allows you to navigate the formal landscape of Indian life with much greater confidence.
The most frequent mistake learners make with अप्रयुक्त is confusing it with the word अनुपयुक्त (anupyukt). While they sound similar and both start with the negative prefix 'an/a', their meanings are vastly different. Aprayukt means 'unused', whereas Anupyukt means 'unsuitable' or 'inappropriate'. Using one instead of the other can completely change the meaning of your sentence. For example, saying a candidate is 'aprayukt' implies they haven't been 'used' yet, but saying they are 'anupyukt' implies they are not fit for the job.
- Confusion Alert
- Don't confuse अप्रयुक्त (Unused) with अनुपयुक्त (Unsuitable). One is about status, the other is about quality.
Another common error is using अप्रयुक्त when the speaker actually means 'waste' or 'garbage' (kachra or vyarth). अप्रयुक्त implies that the object is still potentially useful. If something is broken and cannot be used, it is not अप्रयुक्त; it is bekaar or kharaab. Use अप्रयुक्त only when the item is in good condition but simply sitting idle. For example, a new shirt in your closet that you haven't worn is अप्रयुक्त, but a torn shirt is kharaab.
Incorrect: यह मशीन अनुपयुक्त है इसलिए हम काम नहीं कर पा रहे। (This machine is unsuitable...)
Correct: यह मशीन अप्रयुक्त पड़ी है। (This machine is lying unused.)
Learners also sometimes over-apply the word to people. While you can talk about aprayukt kshamta (unutilized capacity) of a person, calling a person अप्रयुक्त directly can sound very strange or even dehumanizing, as if they are a tool or a piece of equipment. It is better to say "Unki pratibha अप्रयुक्त hai" (Their talent is unutilized) rather than "Vah vyakti अप्रयुक्त hai". Keep the focus on the attributes or resources of the person.
Finally, watch out for the pronunciation. The 'p-ra' cluster in aprayukt needs to be crisp. Some learners might accidentally say 'aparyukt', which is not a word. The 'u' sound after 'y' is short (ukaraant). Practicing the transition from the 'a' to the 'pra' will help you sound more like a native speaker who is comfortable with high-register Sanskrit vocabulary.
Hindi offers a rich palette of words to describe things that are not being used, each with its own specific flavor. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the right word for the right situation. The closest synonym is अव्यवहृत (avyavahrit). This also means 'unpracticed' or 'not brought into use', but it is even more formal than अप्रयुक्त and is rarely heard outside of high-level philosophy or law.
- Comparison: Aprayukt vs. Khali
- Aprayukt: Formal, implies a resource ready for use.
Khali: Common, means 'empty' or 'vacant', often used for space or time.
Another alternative is रिक्त (rikt), which means 'vacant' or 'void'. While अप्रयुक्त focuses on the lack of action (using), रिक्त focuses on the lack of content (filling). You would use rikt pad for a 'vacant post' in an office, but aprayukt budget for the money allocated to that post that hasn't been spent yet. Then there is शेष (shesh), which means 'remaining'. If you have five apples and eat three, the other two are shesh, not necessarily अप्रयुक्त, unless they were specifically intended for a recipe and weren't used.
Comparison:
1. अप्रयुक्त (Unused) - Focus on utility.
2. बेकार (Useless) - Focus on lack of value.
3. फालतू (Extra/Spare) - Focus on being surplus.
In business contexts, people often use the English loanword 'Unused' or 'Spare'. However, using स्पेयर (spare) usually refers to parts or time (spare time - khaali samay). अप्रयुक्त is much broader. If you want to emphasize that something is 'extra' and therefore not used, atirikt (additional) is a good word. "Hamaare paas atirikt (additional) kshamta hai" sounds very professional, whereas "Hamaari kshamta अप्रयुक्त hai" sounds like a critique of current operations.
Understanding these distinctions is key to achieving fluency. While a beginner might use 'nahi use kiya' (did not use) for everything, a B2 learner uses अप्रयुक्त to show they understand the difference between a simple action and a state of being. It allows you to describe the world with the precision of a native speaker who is well-versed in both common and formal registers of the language.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The root 'yuj' is the same root from which the word 'Yoga' is derived. While Yoga means 'union' or 'joining', 'aprayukt' describes something that has not been 'joined' to its purpose.
Guía de pronunciación
- Saying 'aparyukt' instead of 'aprayukt'.
- Pronouncing the final 't' as a hard 'T' (as in 'Tom') instead of a soft dental 't'.
- Elongating the first 'a' to 'aa'.
- Missing the 'r' sound in the 'pra' cluster.
- Pronouncing 'yukt' like 'yookt' with a long 'u'.
Nivel de dificultad
Easy to read but found mostly in formal texts.
Requires knowledge of formal register to use correctly.
Rare in daily speech; sounds very formal if overused.
Common in news and documentaries.
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Requisitos previos
Aprende después
Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Negative Prefix 'A-'
ज्ञान (knowledge) -> अज्ञान (ignorance); प्रयुक्त -> अप्रयुक्त
Tatsama Adjectives
Tatsama adjectives ending in consonants do not change for gender or number.
Predicative Adjectives
बजट अप्रयुक्त रहा। (The budget remained unused.)
Attributive Adjectives
अप्रयुक्त बजट वापस हो गया। (The unused budget was returned.)
Compound Noun Formation
Adding 'aprayukt' before a noun creates a compound status.
Ejemplos por nivel
यह कमरा अप्रयुक्त है।
This room is unused.
Simple subject + adjective + verb structure.
मेरे पास एक अप्रयुक्त पेन है।
I have an unused pen.
'Aprayukt' describes the noun 'pen'.
क्या यह टिकट अप्रयुक्त है?
Is this ticket unused?
Interrogative sentence using 'kya'.
वह खिलौना अप्रयुक्त पड़ा है।
That toy is lying unused.
'Pada hai' suggests it is sitting there idle.
यह अप्रयुक्त कागज़ है।
This is unused paper.
Demonstrative pronoun 'yeh' used with 'aprayukt'.
वहाँ एक अप्रयुक्त मेज़ है।
There is an unused table there.
Locative adverb 'vahan' (there).
मेरी साइकिल अप्रयुक्त है।
My bicycle is unused.
Possessive pronoun 'meri' (my).
यह अप्रयुक्त बोतल है।
This is an unused bottle.
Noun 'botol' is feminine, but 'aprayukt' doesn't change.
अलमारी में बहुत सारे अप्रयुक्त कपड़े हैं।
There are many unused clothes in the cupboard.
Plural noun 'kapde' used with 'aprayukt'.
हमें इन अप्रयुक्त चीज़ों को बेच देना चाहिए।
We should sell these unused things.
Use of 'chahiye' (should) for suggestion.
क्या आपके पास कोई अप्रयुक्त कूपन है?
Do you have any unused coupons?
Use of 'koi' (any) in a question.
यह सिम कार्ड अभी भी अप्रयुक्त है।
This SIM card is still unused.
'Abhi bhi' means 'still'.
गाँव में कई अप्रयुक्त कुएँ हैं।
There are several unused wells in the village.
Plurality indicated by 'kai' (many).
मेरे फोन में कुछ अप्रयुक्त ऐप्स हैं।
There are some unused apps in my phone.
Locative case 'phone mein'.
यह अप्रयुक्त उपहार है।
This is an unused gift.
Simple identification sentence.
उसने अपनी अप्रयुक्त छुट्टियों का उपयोग किया।
He used his unused holidays.
Possessive 'apni' refers back to the subject.
कंपनी के पास बहुत सारे अप्रयुक्त संसाधन हैं।
The company has a lot of unutilized resources.
Formal noun 'sansadhan' (resources).
अप्रयुक्त बजट को अगले साल के लिए रखा जाएगा।
The unused budget will be kept for next year.
Passive construction 'rakha jayega'.
शहर के बीचों-बीच एक अप्रयुक्त भूखंड है।
There is an unused plot of land in the middle of the city.
'Bichon-bich' means right in the middle.
हमें अपनी अप्रयुक्त ऊर्जा को सही दिशा में लगाना चाहिए।
We should direct our unutilized energy in the right direction.
Metaphorical use of 'urja' (energy).
इस मशीन की क्षमता अभी भी अप्रयुक्त है।
The capacity of this machine is still unutilized.
'Kshamta' (capacity) is a common collocation.
पुस्तकालय में कई अप्रयुक्त पुस्तकें धूल खा रही हैं।
Many unused books are gathering dust in the library.
Idiomatic expression 'dhul kha rahi hain'.
क्या आप इस अप्रयुक्त खाते को बंद करना चाहते हैं?
Do you want to close this unused account?
Formal inquiry.
अप्रयुक्त डेटा को सर्वर से हटा दिया गया।
The unused data was removed from the server.
Technical context.
देश में अप्रयुक्त मानव संसाधन का सही प्रबंधन आवश्यक है।
Proper management of unutilized human resources in the country is essential.
Complex compound subject.
अप्रयुक्त भूमि का उपयोग वृक्षारोपण के लिए किया जा सकता है।
Unused land can be used for tree plantation.
Modal verb 'ja sakta hai' (can be).
उसकी अप्रयुक्त प्रतिभा को एक मंच की ज़रूरत है।
His unutilized talent needs a platform.
Abstract usage for 'pratibha' (talent).
सरकार अप्रयुक्त कोष को ग्रामीण विकास में लगाएगी।
The government will invest the unused funds in rural development.
Future tense 'lagayegi'.
अप्रयुक्त लाइसेंस को रद्द कर दिया जाएगा।
The unused license will be cancelled.
Formal administrative language.
वैज्ञानिकों ने अप्रयुक्त सौर ऊर्जा के लाभ गिनाए।
Scientists listed the benefits of unutilized solar energy.
Past tense 'ginaaye' (counted/listed).
इस क्षेत्र में अप्रयुक्त पर्यटन की अपार संभावनाएँ हैं।
There are immense possibilities for untapped tourism in this region.
'Apaar sambhavnayein' (immense possibilities).
अप्रयुक्त दवाओं को सुरक्षित रूप से नष्ट करना चाहिए।
Unused medicines should be destroyed safely.
Adverbial phrase 'surakshit roop se'.
अप्रयुक्त बौद्धिक संपदा का वाणिज्यिक लाभ उठाना चुनौतीपूर्ण है।
Taking commercial advantage of unutilized intellectual property is challenging.
High-level vocabulary like 'bauddhikk sampada'.
योजना का एक बड़ा हिस्सा प्रशासनिक विफलताओं के कारण अप्रयुक्त रह गया।
A large part of the scheme remained unutilized due to administrative failures.
Complex causal structure 'ke kaaran'.
लेखक ने अपनी अप्रयुक्त कल्पनाओं को इस उपन्यास में पिरोया है।
The author has woven his unused fantasies into this novel.
Metaphorical verb 'piroya' (woven/threaded).
अप्रयुक्त बुनियादी ढाँचे का आधुनिकीकरण अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।
Modernizing unused infrastructure is crucial for the economy.
Subject is a complex noun phrase.
न्यायालय ने अप्रयुक्त अधिकारों के प्रयोग पर कड़ा रुख अपनाया।
The court took a tough stance on the exercise of unutilized rights.
Legal register.
अप्रयुक्त औद्योगिक क्षेत्रों को हरित क्षेत्रों में बदला जा सकता है।
Unused industrial areas can be converted into green zones.
Transformation context.
शोध से पता चला है कि मस्तिष्क का एक बड़ा हिस्सा अप्रयुक्त रहता है।
Research has shown that a large part of the brain remains unutilized.
Scientific reporting style.
अप्रयुक्त साख सीमा का उपयोग आपात स्थिति में किया जा सकता है।
Unused credit limit can be used in an emergency.
Financial terminology 'saakh seema'.
अप्रयुक्त संभावनाओं के दोहन हेतु एक व्यापक नीतिगत ढाँचे की आवश्यकता है।
A comprehensive policy framework is needed for the exploitation of unutilized possibilities.
Extremely formal Sanskritized Hindi.
दार्शनिकों के अनुसार, अप्रयुक्त मौन भी संवाद का एक सशक्त माध्यम है।
According to philosophers, unutilized silence is also a powerful medium of communication.
Philosophical abstraction.
अप्रयुक्त संचित ऊर्जा का अचानक प्रस्फुटन विनाशकारी हो सकता है।
A sudden burst of unutilized stored energy can be catastrophic.
Advanced scientific/technical terms like 'prasphutan'.
यह लेख अप्रयुक्त ऐतिहासिक दस्तावेजों के विश्लेषण पर आधारित है।
This article is based on the analysis of unused historical documents.
Academic research context.
अप्रयुक्त जनसांख्यिकीय लाभांश देश की प्रगति में बाधा बन सकता है।
An unutilized demographic dividend can become a hurdle in the country's progress.
Socio-economic terminology.
अप्रयुक्त कलात्मक विधाओं को पुनर्जीवित करना समय की माँग है।
Reviving unused artistic genres is the need of the hour.
Cultural discourse.
अप्रयुक्त कानूनी प्रावधानों की समीक्षा हेतु एक समिति गठित की गई।
A committee was formed to review unutilized legal provisions.
Official government notification style.
अप्रयुक्त स्मृतियों का बोझ अक्सर मनुष्य के वर्तमान को प्रभावित करता है।
The burden of unutilized memories often affects a person's present.
Psychological/Literary depth.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— To remain unused. Used when a resource or fund is not exhausted.
आधे से ज़्यादा बजट अप्रयुक्त रह गया।
— To be lying unused. Implies something is sitting idle for a long time.
पुरानी मशीनें कारखाने में अप्रयुक्त पड़ी हैं।
— Utilization of the unused. A common phrase in efficiency discussions.
हमें अप्रयुक्त वस्तुओं का उपयोग करना सीखना चाहिए।
— To leave unused. Often used in administrative instructions.
किसी भी फॉर्म को अप्रयुक्त न छोड़ें।
— Completely unused. Emphasizes that something is brand new or untouched.
यह घर अभी भी पूर्णतः अप्रयुक्त है।
— Unspent money. Specifically used in official or banking contexts.
अप्रयुक्त धन को निवेश करना चाहिए।
— Unused space. Common in architecture or storage discussions.
सीढ़ियों के नीचे का अप्रयुक्त स्थान अलमारी बनाने के काम आ सकता है।
— Unexercised rights. Used in legal or constitutional debates.
जनता के पास कई अप्रयुक्त अधिकार हैं।
— Unused time. Similar to spare time but more formal.
मैं अपने अप्रयुक्त समय में कविताएँ लिखता हूँ।
Se confunde a menudo con
Means 'unsuitable'. Aprayukt means 'unused'. A candidate can be unsuitable (anupyukt) for a job, but a budget can be unused (aprayukt).
Very similar but much more formal. It means 'not practiced' or 'not customary'.
Means 'vacant'. A seat is 'rikt' (vacant), but a coupon is 'aprayukt' (unused).
Modismos y expresiones
— To gather dust. Used when something like a book or machine is 'aprayukt' for a long time.
उसकी डिग्रियाँ अलमारी में धूल फाँक रही हैं।
Colloquial— To remain closed in a box. Metaphor for unused talent or ideas.
उसका ज्ञान बस पिटारे में बंद रहा, कभी काम नहीं आया।
Literary— To get rusted. Used metaphorically for skills that are 'aprayukt' for too long.
बिना अभ्यास के प्रतिभा में जंग लग जाता है।
Common— To just enhance the beauty of the safe. Used for money or jewelry that is never used.
यह गहने तो बस तिजोरी की शोभा बढ़ा रहे हैं।
Sarcastic— To lie in a corner. Used for neglected or unused objects.
वह पुराना लैपटॉप सालों से कोने में पड़ा है।
Neutral— To remain only in books. Used for plans or laws that are never put into practice.
यह योजना तो बस किताबों में ही रह गई।
Common— To be just for the name. Used for something that exists but is effectively 'aprayukt'.
यह जिम तो बस नाम का है, कोई यहाँ आता नहीं।
Informal— To put in cold storage. To leave a plan or project 'aprayukt' indefinitely.
सरकार ने इस प्रोजेक्ट को ठंडे बस्ते में डाल दिया है।
Journalistic— To not touch. To leave something completely unused.
उसने अपनी नई कार को अभी तक हाथ भी नहीं लगाया है।
Common— To be a white elephant. Something very expensive that remains 'aprayukt' or useless.
यह नया स्टेडियम शहर के लिए सफ़ेद हाथी साबित हो रहा है।
MetaphoricalFácil de confundir
Phonetic similarity and negative prefix.
Aprayukt is about status (unused), Anupyukt is about quality (unfit).
यह जूता मेरे लिए अनुपयुक्त (unsuitable) है, लेकिन यह अभी भी अप्रयुक्त (unused) है।
Both imply something is not being used.
Bekaar implies it's useless or broken. Aprayukt implies it's functional but idle.
यह पुरानी घड़ी बेकार है, पर यह नया पेन अप्रयुक्त है।
Both mean 'empty' or 'not occupied'.
Khali is general (empty space/time). Aprayukt is specific to utility.
कमरा खाली है और उसमें रखा सामान अप्रयुक्त है।
Both imply something hasn't been touched or used.
Achoota is literary/poetic (untouched). Aprayukt is clinical/formal (unutilized).
हिमालय की अछूती वादियाँ और वहाँ के अप्रयुक्त संसाधन।
Both can refer to surplus items.
Faltu is informal and can be slightly negative (extra/waste). Aprayukt is neutral and formal.
मेरे पास कोई फालतू समय नहीं है, पर मेरी कुछ छुट्टियाँ अप्रयुक्त हैं।
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यह [Noun] अप्रयुक्त है।
यह कुर्सी अप्रयुक्त है।
मेरे पास [Noun] अप्रयुक्त है।
मेरे पास एक फोन अप्रयुक्त है।
[Noun] अप्रयुक्त रह गया।
सारा पैसा अप्रयुक्त रह गया।
[Noun] की अप्रयुक्त क्षमता...
मशीन की अप्रयुक्त क्षमता का लाभ उठाएं।
प्रशासनिक कारणों से [Noun] अप्रयुक्त रहा।
कमी के कारण कोष अप्रयुक्त रहा।
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अप्रयुक्त ऊर्जा के दोहन हेतु नई नीति चाहिए।
क्या यह [Noun] अप्रयुक्त पड़ा है?
क्या यह प्लॉट अप्रयुक्त पड़ा है?
हमें अप्रयुक्त [Noun] को काम में लाना चाहिए।
हमें अप्रयुक्त भूमि को काम में लाना चाहिए।
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Common in formal writing, moderate in professional speech, rare in casual talk.
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Using 'aparyukt' instead of 'aprayukt'.
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अप्रयुक्त (aprayukt)
This is a common misspelling or mispronunciation where the 'r' is moved. The 'r' must follow the 'p'.
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Confusing 'aprayukt' with 'anupyukt'.
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अप्रयुक्त (unused) vs अनुपयुक्त (unsuitable)
They sound similar but have completely different meanings. Check the context of utility versus quality.
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Using 'aprayukt' for broken things.
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बेकार (bekaar) or खराब (kharaab)
Aprayukt implies the item is still good to use. If it's broken, it's not 'unused', it's 'useless'.
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Changing the ending for feminine nouns (e.g., 'aprayukti').
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अप्रयुक्त (aprayukt)
This adjective is invariable. It does not change its form to match the gender of the noun.
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Using 'aprayukt' for 'free time'.
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खाली समय (khali samay)
While 'aprayukt samay' is technically correct, it sounds very robotic. 'Khali samay' is the natural choice for conversation.
Consejos
Formalize Your Speech
When talking about resources, use 'aprayukt' instead of 'faltu' to sound professional and objective. It changes the tone from 'waste' to 'available potential'.
No Gender Changes
Don't worry about gender! Whether it's 'aprayukt bhoomi' (fem.) or 'aprayukt dhan' (masc.), the word stays exactly the same. This makes it a safe bet for learners.
Use in Reports
If you are writing a report in Hindi, 'aprayukt' is the standard term for unspent funds or unutilized assets. It is highly expected in bureaucratic writing.
Business Context
In a business meeting, use 'aprayukt kshamta' to discuss how the company can grow. It sounds much better than saying 'hum poora kaam nahi kar rahe' (we aren't doing full work).
News Keywords
When listening to the news, 'aprayukt' is a keyword for stories about government inefficiency. It often signals that money was wasted by not being spent.
The 'A' Rule
The prefix 'A-' is like 'Un-' in English. If you know 'Prayukt' (Used), then 'Aprayukt' is just 'Un-used'. This rule works for many Hindi words.
Crisp Pronunciation
Avoid adding a vowel between 'p' and 'r'. It's not 'ap-a-rayukt'. It's 'ap-rayukt'. Practice the consonant cluster to sound more native.
Legal Documents
In legal Hindi, 'aprayukt' often refers to rights or clauses that haven't been invoked. Reading it this way helps you understand the 'dormant' nature of the term.
Vs. Anupyukt
Always double-check: are you saying it's 'unused' (aprayukt) or 'unsuitable' (anupyukt)? This is the most common mistake for B2 learners.
Coupons and Vouchers
A very practical use for this word is with digital vouchers. 'Aprayukt coupon' is the term you will see in many Indian e-commerce apps localized in Hindi.
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Mnemotecnia
Think of 'A-Pray-Ukt'. 'A' means No, 'Pray' sounds like the start of 'Practice'. So, 'No Practice' or 'Not put into practice'.
Asociación visual
Imagine a brand new car covered in a dusty plastic sheet in a garage. That car is 'aprayukt'.
Word Web
Desafío
Look around your house and find three things that are अप्रयुक्त. Write a sentence for each using the word.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from Sanskrit 'अ' (a - negating prefix) + 'प्रयुक्त' (prayukt - the past participle of the root 'yuj' meaning to join or use).
Significado original: Not joined, not employed, or not put to work.
Indo-Aryan (Tatsama word).Contexto cultural
No specific sensitivities, but avoid calling people 'aprayukt' directly as it sounds like you are treating them as objects.
The word is very similar to 'unutilized' or 'idle' in English formal reports. It is less common than 'unused' in daily speech.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Banking/Finance
- अप्रयुक्त ऋण सीमा
- अप्रयुक्त राशि
- अप्रयुक्त बैंक खाता
- अप्रयुक्त चेकबुक
Real Estate
- अप्रयुक्त भूखंड
- अप्रयुक्त परिसर
- अप्रयुक्त गोदाम
- अप्रयुक्त आवासीय क्षेत्र
Technology
- अप्रयुक्त मेमोरी
- अप्रयुक्त कोड
- अप्रयुक्त बैंडविड्थ
- अप्रयुक्त स्थान
Human Resources
- अप्रयुक्त कौशल
- अप्रयुक्त श्रमशक्ति
- अप्रयुक्त छुट्टियाँ
- अप्रयुक्त अवसर
Manufacturing
- अप्रयुक्त कच्चा माल
- अप्रयुक्त मशीनरी
- अप्रयुक्त स्टॉक
- अप्रयुक्त पुर्जे
Inicios de conversación
"क्या आपको लगता है कि हमारे शहर में अप्रयुक्त भूमि का बेहतर उपयोग हो सकता है?"
"आपके पास ऐसी कौन सी अप्रयुक्त प्रतिभा है जिसे आप दुनिया को दिखाना चाहते हैं?"
"क्या आपके घर में बहुत सारी अप्रयुक्त चीज़ें जमा हो गई हैं?"
"हम अपने देश के अप्रयुक्त संसाधनों का उपयोग कैसे बढ़ा सकते हैं?"
"क्या आपने कभी अपनी अप्रयुक्त छुट्टियों का भुगतान (encashment) लिया है?"
Temas para diario
मेरे पास कौन सी ऐसी चीज़ें हैं जो महीनों से अप्रयुक्त पड़ी हैं और मैं उनका क्या कर सकता हूँ?
आज मैंने महसूस किया कि मेरी कुछ क्षमताएँ अप्रयुक्त रह गई हैं। मैं उन्हें कैसे विकसित करूँ?
एक ऐसी योजना के बारे में लिखें जो केवल कागजों पर रही और अप्रयुक्त रह गई।
क्या अप्रयुक्त समय को हमेशा उत्पादक बनाना ज़रूरी है? अपने विचार लिखें।
मेरे जीवन के वे अवसर जो मैंने अप्रयुक्त छोड़ दिए और उनसे मैंने क्या सीखा।
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is better not to use it directly for a person as it sounds like you are calling them a tool. Instead, use it for their attributes, like 'aprayukt kshamta' (unutilized capacity) or 'aprayukt pratibha' (unutilized talent).
Yes. 'Khali' is a general word for 'empty' or 'free'. 'Aprayukt' is a formal word specifically meaning 'unutilized'. You would say a chair is 'khali', but a budget is 'aprayukt'.
The 'pra' is a consonant cluster. Pronounce the 'p' and immediately roll into the 'r'. It should be one quick sound, like the 'pra' in 'practice'.
Technically yes, but it sounds very strange. For leftover food, use 'bacha hua khana'. For ingredients not used in a recipe, you might see 'aprayukt samagri' in a formal report, but not in a kitchen.
Not really. Bollywood movies use more colloquial Hindi/Urdu. You might hear it in a movie about a lawyer, a politician, or a news reporter, but not in a romantic song.
The direct opposite is 'prayukt' (used). Other opposites include 'upyogit' (utilized) or 'kaam mein' (in use).
Yes, 'aprayukt sthan' or 'aprayukt memory' is the correct formal term for unallocated or unused space in technology.
No. 'Aprayukt' is an invariable adjective because it ends in a consonant. It remains the same for masculine, feminine, singular, and plural nouns.
It is a Tatsama word, meaning it has been taken directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without any change in spelling.
It might sound a bit too formal or 'stiff'. In casual talk, 'khali' or 'kaam mein nahi hai' is more natural. Save 'aprayukt' for office, school, or formal writing.
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Write a sentence describing an unused room in your house using 'aprayukt'.
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Write a short paragraph about why government funds remain 'aprayukt'.
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Compose a formal email asking to close an 'aprayukt' bank account.
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Describe 'aprayukt kshamta' (unutilized capacity) in a factory setting.
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Explain the difference between 'aprayukt' and 'anupyukt' with examples.
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How can 'aprayukt bhoomi' be used for the environment?
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Write a sentence using 'aprayukt pratibha'.
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Create a slogan for a recycling campaign using 'aprayukt'.
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Discuss the impact of 'aprayukt' human resources on a country's economy.
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Write a sentence using 'aprayukt kshamta' for your own skills.
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How would you tell a colleague that a license is 'aprayukt'?
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Write about 'aprayukt' solar energy potential in India.
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Discuss 'aprayukt rights' in a democracy.
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Listen and identify the word: 'Sarkar ne aprayukt budget ko wapas maanga hai.'
Listen and answer: 'Kya yeh ticket aprayukt hai?' Is the ticket being used right now?
Listen and identify: 'Aprayukt bhoomi par park banega.' What will be built?
Listen and explain: 'Uski pratibha aprayukt reh gayi.' What happened to the talent?
Listen and answer: 'Machine ki aprayukt kshamta ka upyog karein.' What should be used?
Listen and identify the context: 'Aprayukt data ko server se delete karein.'
Listen and answer: 'Prashasanik deri se fund aprayukt raha.' Why was the fund unused?
Listen and identify the noun: 'Aprayukt license ko radd karein.'
Listen and answer: 'Kya aapke paas koi aprayukt coupon hai?' What is the speaker asking for?
Listen and identify: 'Aprayukt davayein hospital ko dein.' What should be given to the hospital?
Listen and answer: 'Aprayukt sthan par almari banayein.' Where should the cupboard be made?
Listen and identify the tone: 'Tera dimaag aprayukt hai!'
Listen and answer: 'Aprayukt solar energy ki apaar sambhavna hai.' What has great potential?
Listen and identify the adjective: 'Yeh ghar aprayukt hai.'
Listen and answer: 'Aprayukt chhuttiyan encash karein.' What should be done with unused holidays?
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Summary
The word 'अप्रयुक्त' (aprayukt) is your go-to term for describing anything that is sitting idle but has the potential to be used. For example, 'aprayukt kshamta' (unutilized capacity) is a sophisticated way to talk about untapped potential in a business or a person.
- Aprayukt means 'unused' or 'unutilized' in a formal Hindi context.
- It is an adjective used for both physical objects and abstract concepts like talent.
- Commonly found in news, business reports, and official government documents.
- It differs from 'useless' (bekaar) as it implies the object is still functional.
Formalize Your Speech
When talking about resources, use 'aprayukt' instead of 'faltu' to sound professional and objective. It changes the tone from 'waste' to 'available potential'.
No Gender Changes
Don't worry about gender! Whether it's 'aprayukt bhoomi' (fem.) or 'aprayukt dhan' (masc.), the word stays exactly the same. This makes it a safe bet for learners.
Use in Reports
If you are writing a report in Hindi, 'aprayukt' is the standard term for unspent funds or unutilized assets. It is highly expected in bureaucratic writing.
Business Context
In a business meeting, use 'aprayukt kshamta' to discuss how the company can grow. It sounds much better than saying 'hum poora kaam nahi kar rahe' (we aren't doing full work).
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