खिन्नता en 30 segundos
- Khinnata is a formal Hindi word for dejection or low spirits.
- It is a feminine noun, requiring feminine grammatical agreements.
- Commonly used in literature and news to describe serious moods.
- It differs from simple sadness by implying a deeper sense of being let down.
The Hindi word खिन्नता (Khinnatā) is a sophisticated noun that describes a profound state of dejection, melancholy, or low spirits. While simple words like 'उदासी' (udāsī) cover general sadness, khinnatā implies a more complex emotional state often triggered by disappointment, a sense of failure, or a persistent feeling of gloom. It is a CEFR B2 level word because it requires an understanding of emotional nuances beyond basic 'happy' or 'sad' labels. In the vast landscape of Hindi literature and formal discourse, this word serves as a bridge between the physical sensation of being 'down' and the psychological weight of existential or situational sorrow. It is derived from the Sanskrit root 'खिद्' (khid), which literally means to strike, press down, or depress, which perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being emotionally weighed down by circumstances.
- Literary Context
- In Hindi prose, particularly in the works of Munshi Premchand or Jaishankar Prasad, khinnatā is often used to describe the internal state of a protagonist who has lost hope or is struggling with the unfairness of society. It isn't just a fleeting moment of sadness; it is a lingering atmosphere of the soul.
- Modern Usage
- Today, you might hear this in news reports describing the mood of a nation after a tragic event or a sports team's fan base after a devastating loss. It conveys a sense of collective or individual 'let-down' that is more dignified than a mere 'dukh' (sorrow).
परीक्षा में विफल होने के बाद, उसके मन में एक गहरी खिन्नता व्याप्त हो गई। (After failing the exam, a deep dejection pervaded his mind.)
Understanding khinnatā involves recognizing its weight. It is a feminine noun, so it takes feminine modifiers like 'गहरी' (deep) or 'बढ़ती' (increasing). When someone feels this emotion, they aren't necessarily crying; they might be silent, withdrawn, and reflecting on their dissatisfaction. This is why the word is so powerful in psychological descriptions—it captures the quiet, heavy stillness of a broken heart or a discouraged mind.
नेताओं के झूठे वादों ने जनता में खिन्नता पैदा कर दी है। (The false promises of leaders have created dejection among the public.)
Furthermore, khinnatā is often paired with verbs like 'छा जाना' (to spread/overshadow) or 'प्रकट करना' (to express). If a room is filled with khinnatā, the atmosphere is somber. If a person expresses khinnatā, they are voicing their disappointment and lack of enthusiasm for a situation. It is the opposite of 'प्रसन्नता' (happiness/cheerfulness). By using this word, you elevate your Hindi from basic communication to nuanced emotional expression, allowing you to describe states of mind that are common in human experience but often hard to name precisely.
- Psychological Nuance
- Psychologically, khinnatā is closer to 'ennui' or 'malaise' than just 'sadness'. It involves a lack of interest in the surroundings because of internal dissatisfaction.
उसकी आँखों में छिपी खिन्नता को पहचानना मुश्किल नहीं था। (It was not difficult to recognize the dejection hidden in her eyes.)
Using खिन्नता (Khinnatā) correctly requires attention to its grammatical gender and the verbs it typically associates with. As a feminine noun, any adjectives modifying it must be in the feminine form. For example, 'deep dejection' is 'गहरी खिन्नता' (gahrī khinnatā), not 'गहरा खिन्नता'. This subtle grammatical detail is crucial for sounding natural in Hindi. The word functions primarily as a subject or an object representing an emotional state.
- Subject Position
- When khinnatā is the subject, it often 'pervades' or 'spreads'. Example: 'उसके चेहरे पर खिन्नता थी' (There was dejection on his face). Here, the dejection is a visible state.
- Object Position
- When used as an object, it follows verbs like 'महसूस करना' (to feel) or 'प्रकट करना' (to express). Example: 'उसने अपनी खिन्नता व्यक्त की' (He expressed his dejection).
लगातार हार से खिलाड़ियों में खिन्नता का भाव पैदा हो गया। (A feeling of dejection arose among the players due to continuous losses.)
One of the most common ways to use the word is to describe an atmosphere. You might say 'वातावरण में खिन्नता व्याप्त थी' (The atmosphere was pervaded by dejection). This is particularly useful in descriptive writing or storytelling where you want to set a somber mood. Unlike the word 'दुख' (dukh), which can be used for physical pain or acute grief, khinnatā is almost exclusively psychological and mood-oriented.
उसकी बातों में एक अजीब सी खिन्नता झलक रही थी। (A strange dejection was reflecting in his words.)
In formal Hindi, you will see it in administrative or social contexts. For instance, 'जनता की खिन्नता' (the public's dejection/discontent) is a common phrase in editorials. It implies a collective feeling of being let down by the system. In these contexts, it is more than just sadness; it is a lack of morale. When building sentences, try to connect khinnatā to a cause using 'के कारण' (due to) or 'से' (from/by) to provide context for the emotion.
असफलता की खिन्नता से उबरना आसान नहीं होता। (It is not easy to recover from the dejection of failure.)
Finally, remember that khinnatā is an abstract noun. It doesn't have a plural form that is commonly used. You wouldn't say 'खिन्नताएं'; instead, you would describe the intensity or duration of the single state of khinnatā. By mastering this word, you can accurately depict the low-energy, heavy-hearted moments of life in your Hindi conversations and writing.
While खिन्नता (Khinnatā) might not be the first word a teenager uses on a casual phone call, it is omnipresent in specific high-level environments. Understanding where this word lives will help you recognize it in the wild. It is a staple of 'Shuddh Hindi' (pure/formal Hindi) and literary works. If you are reading a classic Hindi novel or watching a serious drama (like those on Doordarshan or high-quality streaming services), you will encounter this word frequently to describe the inner turmoil of characters.
- News and Media
- In news broadcasts, especially during discussions about social issues, economic downturns, or political scandals, anchors use khinnatā to describe the public mood. 'देश भर में इस घटना को लेकर खिन्नता है' (There is dejection across the country regarding this incident).
- Literature and Poetry
- Poets use it to convey 'vishaad' (deep sorrow) or 'niraasha' (hopelessness). It fits perfectly into the rhythmic and emotional structure of Hindi poetry that deals with the human condition.
समाचार पत्र ने आर्थिक मंदी के कारण युवाओं में बढ़ती खिन्नता पर लेख लिखा। (The newspaper wrote an article on the increasing dejection among youth due to the economic recession.)
You will also hear this word in formal speeches. A teacher might address a class that has performed poorly by saying, 'मुझे आपकी प्रगति देखकर खिन्नता हो रही है' (I am feeling dejection seeing your progress). Here, it conveys a sense of being let down or disappointed rather than just being 'sad'. It carries a weight of authority and serious reflection.
रेडियो पर वक्ता ने समाज में व्याप्त खिन्नता को दूर करने के उपाय बताए। (The speaker on the radio suggested ways to remove the dejection pervading society.)
In professional settings, khinnatā might appear in formal feedback or reports. If a project fails to meet expectations, the resulting 'employee morale' issue might be described as khinnatā in a Hindi-language business report. It suggests a lack of spirit or enthusiasm. Even in religious or spiritual discourses (Satsangs), the word is used to describe the state of a person who is 'sansar-khinn'—weary or dejected by the worldly life, seeking spiritual solace. Thus, the word spans from the mundane (news) to the profound (spirituality).
फिल्म के अंत ने दर्शकों को एक अजीब सी खिन्नता में छोड़ दिया। (The end of the film left the audience in a strange dejection.)
Because खिन्नता (Khinnatā) is a B2-level word, learners often make specific errors in its application, gender, and intensity. The most common mistake is confusing it with 'क्रोध' (krodh - anger) or 'चिड़चिड़ापन' (chiṛchiṛāpan - irritability). While khinnatā can sometimes involve a bit of annoyance, its core is sadness and dejection, not outward aggression. If you are angry at someone, you are 'क्रोधित' (angry), not necessarily 'खिन्न' (dejected).
- Gender Errors
- Many learners treat abstract nouns as masculine by default. Remember: Khinnatā is feminine. Saying 'उसका खिन्नता' is wrong; it must be 'उसकी खिन्नता'. Adjectives must also match: 'गहरी खिन्नता' (Correct) vs 'गहरा खिन्नता' (Incorrect).
- Overuse for Small Issues
- Using khinnatā to describe being slightly upset because your coffee is cold sounds overly dramatic. It's like saying 'I am in a state of existential despair' when you just mean 'I'm a bit bummed'. Use 'उदास' or 'परेशान' for minor things.
Incorrect: मुझे बहुत खिन्नता हो रहा है। (Muje bahut khinnatā ho rahā hai.)
Correct: मुझे बहुत खिन्नता हो रही है। (Muje bahut khinnatā ho rahī hai.)
Another mistake is using it as an adjective. Khinnatā is the noun (dejection); 'Khinn' (खिन्न) is the adjective (dejected). You can say 'वह खिन्न है' (He is dejected) or 'उसके मन में खिन्नता है' (There is dejection in his mind). Learners often mix these up, saying 'वह खिन्नता है', which would mean 'He is dejection'—a personification that usually isn't intended.
Incorrect: उसकी खिन्नता का कारण बहुत बड़ा था। (Correct grammar, but check context).
Wait, the error often lies in confusing it with 'घृणा' (hatred). Khinnatā is inward-facing sorrow; ghṛṇā is outward-facing hate.
Finally, ensure you don't confuse khinnatā with 'थकान' (thakān - tiredness). While dejection can make you feel tired, the word itself refers to the mental state. If you are physically exhausted after a run, do not use khinnatā. Use it only when the 'heaviness' is in the heart and mind due to life's circumstances or disappointments.
Hindi is rich in vocabulary for emotions. To use खिन्नता (Khinnatā) effectively, you must know how it compares to its synonyms. Each word has a specific 'register' (formality level) and a slightly different emotional 'flavor'. While 'उदासी' is the most common word for sadness, khinnatā suggests a deeper, more intellectualized dejection.
- उदासी (Udāsī) vs. खिन्नता
- Udāsī is general sadness. Anyone from a child to an adult can feel udāsī. Khinnatā is more formal and implies a state of being 'downcast' or 'dispirited' often due to a specific disappointment.
- निराशा (Nirāshā) vs. खिन्नता
- Nirāshā means 'hopelessness' or 'disappointment'. While khinnatā is the feeling you have, nirāshā is often the state of having no hope. They are close, but khinnatā focuses more on the 'gloom' of the mood.
- विषाद (Vishād) vs. खिन्नता
- Vishād is very formal/literary, often translated as 'despair' or 'deep melancholy'. It is even heavier than khinnatā and is used in high literature or philosophical texts (like the 'Arjun-Vishad-Yoga' in the Gita).
तुलना:
1. मुझे उदासी महसूस हो रही है। (I feel sad - General)
2. मुझे अपनी हार पर खिन्नता है। (I feel dejection at my defeat - Specific/Formal)
Other alternatives include 'ग्लानि' (glāni), which means 'remorse' or 'self-reproach'—a specific type of dejection where you feel bad about your own actions. There is also 'मैल' (mail) in a metaphorical sense (मन का मैल), though that is more about bitterness. If you want to express a lighter version, you might use 'मन खराब होना' (to have a bad mood), which is very common in spoken Hindi.
उसके मन की खिन्नता उसकी चुप्पी से झलक रही थी। (The dejection of his mind was reflecting from his silence.)
In summary, while 'sadness' is the broad category, khinnatā is the specific shade of that emotion that comes from being disheartened or dispirited. Knowing these alternatives allows you to choose the exact 'color' of emotion for your sentence, making your Hindi much more expressive and precise.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The root 'khid' is also related to the word 'khed' (regret), which is commonly used in modern Hindi to apologize formally.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k'. It must be aspirated.
- Making the 'i' sound too long like 'ee'.
- Using a retroflex 't' (like in 'table') instead of a dental 't'.
- Treating it as a masculine word in speech.
- Skipping the double 'n' sound.
Nivel de dificultad
Requires knowledge of formal vocabulary and abstract noun endings.
Learners must remember the feminine gender and correct spelling.
The 'kh' and double 'n' can be tricky for beginners.
Distinctive enough to recognize in formal speech.
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Requisitos previos
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Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Abstract Nouns in -tā
Words like खिन्नता, सुंदरता, and मानवता are always feminine.
Possessive Agreement
Use 'ki' (उसकी खिन्नता) because the noun is feminine.
Adjective Agreement
Use 'gahri' (गहरी) or 'badi' (बड़ी) with khinnata.
Verb Agreement
Use 'hui' (हुई) or 'thi' (थी) as auxiliary verbs.
Causative structure
Use 'paida karna' (पैदा करना) to say something caused dejection.
Ejemplos por nivel
मुझे बहुत खिन्नता है।
I have much dejection (I am very sad).
Khinnatā is a feminine noun.
वह खिन्नता में है।
He/She is in dejection.
Uses the preposition 'mein' (in).
खिन्नता अच्छी नहीं है।
Dejection is not good.
Feminine agreement with 'achhi'.
क्या आपको खिन्नता है?
Do you have dejection (Are you dejected)?
Question form.
राम को खिन्नता हुई।
Ram felt dejection.
Uses 'hui' (happened/felt) for feminine noun.
सीता की खिन्नता बड़ी है।
Sita's dejection is big.
Possessive 'ki' for feminine noun.
आज खिन्नता का दिन है।
Today is a day of dejection.
Linking 'din' and 'khinnata'.
मेरी खिन्नता देखो।
See my dejection.
Possessive 'meri' for feminine noun.
खेल हारने पर खिन्नता होती है।
One feels dejection upon losing a game.
General statement using 'hoti hai'.
उसके चेहरे पर खिन्नता दिख रही थी।
Dejection was visible on his face.
Past continuous tense.
हमें खिन्नता को दूर करना चाहिए।
We should remove the dejection.
Modal verb 'chahive' (should).
यह खिन्नता क्यों है?
Why is this dejection?
Interrogative sentence.
काम न होने से खिन्नता हुई।
Dejection happened because the work wasn't done.
Cause and effect structure.
तुम्हारी खिन्नता का कारण क्या है?
What is the reason for your dejection?
Possessive 'tumhari'.
वह अपनी खिन्नता नहीं छुपा सका।
He could not hide his dejection.
Using 'saka' (could).
खिन्नता से स्वास्थ्य बिगड़ता है।
Health deteriorates due to dejection.
Present indefinite.
बारिश की वजह से पिकनिक रद्द होने पर बच्चों में खिन्नता फैल गई।
Dejection spread among the children when the picnic was cancelled due to rain.
Compound sentence.
उसने अपनी खिन्नता को शब्दों में व्यक्त किया।
He expressed his dejection in words.
Transitive verb 'vyakt kiya'.
गहरी खिन्नता के कारण वह चुप रहा।
He remained silent due to deep dejection.
Adjective 'gahri' modifying noun.
परीक्षा के परिणामों ने उसे खिन्नता से भर दिया।
The exam results filled him with dejection.
Fill-with construction.
समाज में बढ़ती खिन्नता एक चिंता का विषय है।
Increasing dejection in society is a matter of concern.
Participial adjective 'badhti'.
उसकी खिन्नता उसकी आँखों से साफ झलक रही थी।
Her dejection was clearly reflecting from her eyes.
Feminine agreement throughout.
हमें इस खिन्नता से बाहर निकलना होगा।
We will have to come out of this dejection.
Future obligation 'hoga'.
खिन्नता के क्षणों में संगीत मदद करता है।
Music helps in moments of dejection.
Plural oblique 'kshano mein'.
असफलता के बाद मन में खिन्नता का भाव आना स्वाभाविक है।
It is natural for a feeling of dejection to enter the mind after failure.
Abstract concept as subject.
नेताओं के व्यवहार ने जनता में भारी खिन्नता पैदा कर दी है।
The behavior of leaders has created heavy dejection among the public.
Causative sense.
उसकी बातों में छिपी खिन्नता को केवल उसका मित्र ही समझ सका।
Only his friend could understand the dejection hidden in his words.
Passive participle 'chhipi'.
खिन्नता की अवस्था में व्यक्ति अक्सर अकेला रहना पसंद करता है।
In a state of dejection, a person often prefers to be alone.
General psychological observation.
इस उपन्यास में नायक की खिन्नता का सजीव चित्रण किया गया है।
In this novel, a vivid portrayal of the protagonist's dejection has been made.
Literary terminology.
वर्तमान परिस्थितियों ने युवाओं के बीच खिन्नता और हताशा बढ़ा दी है।
Current circumstances have increased dejection and frustration among the youth.
Pairing synonyms.
वह अपनी खिन्नता को मुस्कुराहट के पीछे छिपाने की कोशिश कर रही थी।
She was trying to hide her dejection behind a smile.
Complex verbal structure.
खिन्नता से उबरने के लिए सकारात्मक सोच आवश्यक है।
Positive thinking is necessary to overcome dejection.
Infinitive as a purpose.
दार्शनिक ने जीवन की नश्वरता को खिन्नता का मूल कारण बताया।
The philosopher cited the transience of life as the root cause of dejection.
High-level vocabulary.
साहित्य में 'खिन्नता' को अक्सर एक रचनात्मक प्रेरणा के रूप में देखा जाता है।
In literature, 'dejection' is often seen as a creative inspiration.
Passive voice.
उसकी खिन्नता का स्तर इतना गहरा था कि उसे दुनिया बेमानी लगने लगी।
The level of his dejection was so deep that the world began to seem meaningless to him.
Result clause 'itna... ki'.
आर्थिक मंदी ने मध्यम वर्ग के परिवारों में एक स्थायी खिन्नता भर दी है।
The economic recession has filled middle-class families with a permanent dejection.
Sociological context.
कविता की पंक्तियों में कवि की व्यक्तिगत खिन्नता स्पष्ट रूप से मुखरित हुई है।
The poet's personal dejection has been clearly expressed in the lines of the poem.
Formal verb 'mukharit hona'.
खिन्नता और विषाद के बीच का सूक्ष्म अंतर समझना हर किसी के बस की बात नहीं।
Understanding the subtle difference between dejection and melancholy is not everyone's cup of tea.
Idiomatic expression 'bas ki baat'.
व्यवस्था की विफलताओं ने नागरिकों के मन में खिन्नता का बीज बो दिया है।
The failures of the system have sown the seed of dejection in the minds of the citizens.
Metaphorical usage.
उसकी चुप्पी उसकी खिन्नता की गहराई को मापने का एकमात्र पैमाना थी।
Her silence was the only measure to gauge the depth of her dejection.
Complex metaphor.
अस्तित्ववादी दर्शन में खिन्नता को मानव स्थिति के एक अनिवार्य अंग के रूप में विवेचित किया गया है।
In existential philosophy, dejection is discussed as an essential part of the human condition.
Academic register.
लेखक ने समाज की नैतिक गिरावट पर अपनी गहरी खिन्नता प्रकट की है।
The author has expressed his deep dejection over the moral decline of society.
Perfect tense.
यह खिन्नता क्षणभंगुर नहीं, बल्कि उसके व्यक्तित्व का एक अभिन्न हिस्सा बन चुकी थी।
This dejection was not fleeting, but had become an integral part of his personality.
Contrastive structure.
औद्योगिकीकरण के दुष्परिणामों ने प्रकृति प्रेमियों में एक अपार खिन्नता को जन्म दिया है।
The ill-effects of industrialization have given birth to an immense dejection among nature lovers.
Causal complexity.
उसकी खिन्नता का विश्लेषण करते हुए मनोवैज्ञानिक ने उसे 'परिस्थितिजन्य अवसाद' करार दिया।
While analyzing his dejection, the psychologist termed it 'situational depression'.
Technical terminology.
राजनीतिक अस्थिरता के इस दौर में खिन्नता का व्याप्त होना कोई आश्चर्य की बात नहीं।
In this era of political instability, the prevalence of dejection is no surprise.
Nominalization.
कलाकार ने अपनी कृतियों के माध्यम से सामूहिक खिन्नता को एक वैश्विक स्वर दिया है।
The artist has given a global voice to collective dejection through his works.
Instrumental case.
खिन्नता की इस सघनता को शब्दों में बांधना किसी भी साहित्यकार के लिए एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
To bind this density of dejection in words is a great challenge for any man of letters.
Infinitive as subject.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— Clouds of dejection; used to describe a gloomy period.
उसके जीवन पर खिन्नता के बादल छाए हुए हैं।
Se confunde a menudo con
Krodh is anger; Khinnata is dejection. One is hot/aggressive, the other is cold/passive.
Chinta is worry about the future; Khinnata is sadness about the present or past.
Ghrina is hatred; Khinnata is a feeling of being let down.
Modismos y expresiones
— To drown in the sea of dejection; to be extremely sad.
बेटे की विदाई पर माँ खिन्नता के सागर में डूब गई।
Literary— To swallow a sip of dejection; to endure sadness silently.
उसने अपमान सहकर खिन्नता का घूँट पी लिया।
Literary— Lines of dejection on the face; looking very worried/sad.
बुढ़ापे और गरीबी ने उसके चेहरे पर खिन्नता की लकीरें खींच दी थीं।
Literary— For the mind to become dejected (very common idiom).
उसकी बातें सुनकर मेरा मन खिन्न हो गया।
Neutral— Shadow of dejection; a lingering sadness.
उस घर पर अब भी खिन्नता की छाया है।
Literary— To burn in the fire of dejection (metaphorical suffering).
वह अपनी असफलताओं की खिन्नता में जल रहा है।
Literary— To wear the glasses of dejection; to see everything pessimistically.
तुमने खिन्नता का चश्मा पहन रखा है, इसलिए सब बुरा दिखता है।
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It is the adjective form.
Khinn is the person (He is khinn), Khinnata is the feeling (He has khinnata).
वह खिन्न है। (He is dejected.)
Both start with 'Kh' and relate to sadness.
Khed is specifically 'regret' or 'apology'. Khinnata is 'dejection'.
मुझे देरी के लिए खेद है। (I regret the delay.)
Both mean deep sadness.
Vishad is even more formal and literary, often implying a tragic despair.
महाभारत में अर्जुन का विषाद प्रसिद्ध है।
Both are formal words for feeling low.
Glani usually involves guilt or self-disgust. Khinnata is general dejection.
झूठ बोलने पर उसे ग्लानि हुई।
The most common synonym.
Udasi is simple/general; Khinnata is sophisticated/specific.
शाम की उदासी सबको पसंद नहीं आती।
Patrones de oraciones
मुझे [Noun] से खिन्नता हुई।
मुझे हार से खिन्नता हुई।
[Person] के चेहरे पर खिन्नता थी।
राम के चेहरे पर खिन्नता थी।
[Cause] ने [Person] को खिन्नता से भर दिया।
इस खबर ने सबको खिन्नता से भर दिया।
[Place] में खिन्नता व्याप्त थी।
सदन में खिन्नता व्याप्त थी।
खिन्नता का स्तर [Adjective] था।
खिन्नता का स्तर असहनीय था।
[Person] ने अपनी खिन्नता [Verb] की।
उसने अपनी खिन्नता व्यक्त की।
खिन्नता के मूल में [Reason] है।
खिन्नता के मूल में अकेलापन है।
यह खिन्नता [Adjective] परिणति है।
यह खिन्नता सामाजिक पतन की परिणति है।
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Common in literature, news, and formal speech; rare in casual slang.
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Using 'Mera Khinnata'
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Using 'Meri Khinnata'
Khinnatā is feminine, so the possessive pronoun must be 'meri'.
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Saying 'Khinnata ho raha hai'
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Saying 'Khinnata ho rahi hai'
The verb must agree with the feminine gender of the noun.
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Confusing with 'Gussa' (Anger)
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Using it for sadness/dejection
Khinnata is a low-energy emotion, not an aggressive one like anger.
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Using it for physical tiredness
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Using 'Thakan' for tiredness
Khinnata is mental dejection, not physical exhaustion.
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Treating it as a countable noun
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Using it as an abstract state
You don't usually have 'three dejections'; you just have 'dejection'.
Consejos
Gender Agreement
Always remember that Khinnatā is feminine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Practice saying 'Badi Khinnata' (Big dejection).
Literary Flair
Use Khinnata instead of Udasi in your writing to instantly make your Hindi sound more advanced and literary.
The 'Kh' Sound
Make sure to aspirate the 'Kh'. It's not a 'K' sound. Imagine you are clearing your throat slightly or sighing.
Social Mood
Use this word when talking about the 'vibe' of a place that feels gloomy or disappointed, like a city after a disaster.
Suffix Power
Learn the '-ta' suffix. It turns adjectives like 'Khinn' into abstract nouns like 'Khinnata'. This works for many Hindi words!
Emotional Weight
When you use 'Khinnata', speak a bit more slowly. It's a heavy word and sounds better with a serious tone.
Spot the Root
When you see 'Khinnata', look for the cause in the sentence. It usually follows a reason given with 'se' or 'ke karan'.
Avoid Repetition
In an essay, alternate between 'Khinnata', 'Nirasha', and 'Udasi' to keep your writing engaging.
Character Depth
In Indian stories, a character feeling 'Khinnata' is often seen as deep or thoughtful. Use it to describe such characters.
News Keywords
If you hear 'Khinnata' in the news, you know the story is about something disappointing or somber.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'Khinnata' as being 'Pinned' down by sadness. The 'kh' sound is like a sigh of disappointment.
Asociación visual
Imagine a heavy grey cloud sitting right on top of someone's head, pressing them down.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'Khinnata' in a sentence describing a character in a movie you recently watched.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'खिन्नता' (Khinnatā), which comes from the root 'खिद्' (khid).
Significado original: The root 'khid' means to strike, press down, or be weary/depressed.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit descendant).Contexto cultural
It is a safe, formal word. It doesn't carry negative social stigma, but rather implies a deep and valid emotional state.
It is closest to the English literary term 'dejection' or 'melancholy', rather than just 'sadness'.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Academic Failure
- परीक्षा परिणाम
- असफलता
- उम्मीदें टूटना
- भविष्य की चिंता
Sports Loss
- मैच हारना
- प्रशंसकों की निराशा
- खराब प्रदर्शन
- मनोबल गिरना
Political Disappointment
- झूठे वादे
- भ्रष्टाचार
- जनता का रोष
- व्यवस्था की विफलता
Personal Loss
- बिछड़ना
- अकेलापन
- यादें
- पुरानी बातें
Literary Analysis
- नायक की मनोदशा
- वातावरण का चित्रण
- भावनात्मक गहराई
- लेखक का दृष्टिकोण
Inicios de conversación
"क्या आपने कभी अपनी असफलता पर गहरी खिन्नता महसूस की है?"
"आजकल के समाचार सुनकर मन में खिन्नता क्यों पैदा होती है?"
"खिन्नता को दूर करने के लिए आप क्या करते हैं?"
"क्या साहित्य हमें हमारी खिन्नता को समझने में मदद करता है?"
"आपके विचार में खिन्नता और उदासी में क्या अंतर है?"
Temas para diario
आज के दिन के उस क्षण के बारे में लिखें जब आपको थोड़ी सी खिन्नता महसूस हुई। उसका कारण क्या था?
एक काल्पनिक कहानी लिखें जिसका अंत पाठक को खिन्नता में छोड़ दे।
क्या खिन्नता हमेशा बुरी होती है, या यह हमें कुछ सिखाती है? अपने विचार व्यक्त करें।
अपने किसी प्रियजन की खिन्नता को दूर करने के लिए आपने क्या प्रयास किए?
समाज में व्याप्त खिन्नता को कम करने के लिए कौन से कदम उठाए जा सकते हैं?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is feminine. You should always use feminine verbs and adjectives with it, like 'गहरी खिन्नता' or 'खिन्नता होती है'.
No, 'Khinnata' is strictly for mental or emotional dejection. For physical pain, use 'दर्द' (dard) or 'पीड़ा' (pīṛā).
'Udaasi' is common and general sadness. 'Khinnata' is more formal and implies being dispirited or let down by something specific.
It is less common than 'Dil', 'Dard', or 'Gham', but you will find it in more poetic or philosophical songs from the golden era or indie artists.
Sometimes it can imply a bit of irritated disappointment, but its primary meaning is dejection. For pure annoyance, use 'चिड़चिड़ापन'.
It comes from the Sanskrit root 'khid', which means to strike or press down, symbolizing how sadness 'presses down' on the heart.
You can say 'मैं खिन्न हूँ' (adjective) or 'मुझे खिन्नता महसूस हो रही है' (noun).
While 'खिन्नताएं' (khinnatāen) exists grammatically, it is rarely used. It's almost always used in the singular.
Yes, you can say 'जनता में खिन्नता है' (There is dejection among the public).
It is used by educated speakers or in serious discussions. In very casual street Hindi, people prefer 'mood kharab' or 'udaas'.
Ponte a prueba 190 preguntas
Write a sentence using 'Khinnata' to describe how a student feels after failing a test.
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Describe the atmosphere of a rainy, lonely day using 'Khinnata'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'His dejection was visible in his eyes.'
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Write a short dialogue (2 lines) between two friends where one uses the word 'Khinnata'.
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Use 'Khinnata' in a formal sentence about social issues.
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Write a sentence using the idiom 'खिन्नata के बादल'.
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Translate to Hindi: 'I felt a strange dejection after watching the movie.'
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Explain the difference between 'Udasi' and 'Khinnata' in one Hindi sentence.
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Write a sentence using the adjective form 'Khinn'.
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Use 'Khinnata' to describe a character's reaction to a broken promise.
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Write a sentence using 'Khinnata' and 'Prakat karna'.
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Translate: 'Dejection is harmful to health.'
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Write a poetic line using 'Khinnata'.
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Use 'Khinnata' in a sentence about a sports defeat.
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Write a sentence using 'Khinnata' and 'Karan' (reason).
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Translate: 'A wave of dejection ran through the crowd.'
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Write a formal complaint sentence using 'Khinnata'.
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Describe a deserted house using the word 'Khinnata'.
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Write a sentence about overcoming dejection.
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Use 'Khinnata' to describe the ending of a sad book.
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Pronounce 'Khinnata' correctly.
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Say 'I am feeling dejected' in Hindi.
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Use 'Gahri Khinnata' in a sentence.
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Ask a friend why they are dejected.
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Explain the meaning of 'Khinnata' in simple Hindi.
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Describe a sad movie scene using 'Khinnata'.
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Say 'The atmosphere is gloomy' using 'Khinnata'.
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Use the word 'Khinn' (adjective) in a sentence.
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Tell someone not to be dejected.
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Discuss how failure leads to dejection.
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Use the idiom 'Khinnata ke badal' in a sentence.
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Translate and say: 'His dejection was clear.'
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Say 'I felt dejection upon hearing the news.'
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Describe a character from a book who feels 'Khinnata'.
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Say: 'Dejection is a feminine word in Hindi.'
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Use 'Khinnata' in a formal speech context.
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Say: 'Music removes dejection.'
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Ask: 'Is there dejection in your heart?'
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Explain the root of 'Khinnata'.
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Say: 'Don't let dejection overcome you.'
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Listen to the word: 'Khinnata'. What is the middle consonant sound?
Listen: 'उसे गहरी खिन्नता हुई।' What adjective was used?
Listen: 'खिन्नता अच्छी नहीं है।' Is the speaker praising dejection?
Listen: 'उसके चेहरे पर खिन्नता थी।' Where was the dejection?
Listen: 'खिन्नता के कारण वह चुप रहा।' Why was he silent?
Listen: 'क्या आपको खिन्नता महसूस हो रही है?' What is the speaker asking?
Listen: 'खिन्नता और उदासी में अंतर है।' Does the speaker think they are the same?
Listen: 'समाचार पत्र में खिन्नता का लेख था।' What was in the newspaper?
Listen: 'उसने अपनी खिन्नता व्यक्त की।' What did he express?
Listen: 'खिन्नता को दूर करो।' What is the command?
Listen: 'वातावरण में खिन्नता व्याप्त है।' What is the state of the atmosphere?
Listen: 'उसकी आँखों में छिपी खिन्नता।' Where is the dejection hidden?
Listen: 'खिन्नता का बोझ उठाना मुश्किल है।' What is hard to lift?
Listen: 'वह खिन्न मन से घर लौटा।' How did he return home?
Listen: 'खिन्नता सफलता की दुश्मन है।' What is dejection an enemy of?
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Summary
Khinnata (खिन्नता) is the perfect word to use when you want to describe a heavy, somber state of mind that goes beyond everyday sadness. For example, 'उसकी खिन्नता का कोई अंत नहीं था' (There was no end to his dejection).
- Khinnata is a formal Hindi word for dejection or low spirits.
- It is a feminine noun, requiring feminine grammatical agreements.
- Commonly used in literature and news to describe serious moods.
- It differs from simple sadness by implying a deeper sense of being let down.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that Khinnatā is feminine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Practice saying 'Badi Khinnata' (Big dejection).
Literary Flair
Use Khinnata instead of Udasi in your writing to instantly make your Hindi sound more advanced and literary.
The 'Kh' Sound
Make sure to aspirate the 'Kh'. It's not a 'K' sound. Imagine you are clearing your throat slightly or sighing.
Social Mood
Use this word when talking about the 'vibe' of a place that feels gloomy or disappointed, like a city after a disaster.
Ejemplo
उसकी आँखों में खिन्नता साफ दिख रही थी।
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आभारी
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आभारी होना
A2Estar agradecido; sentir o mostrar aprecio por algo recibido.
आभार सहित
B1Con gratitud; una forma muy educada y formal de dar las gracias en hindi.
आभारपूर्वक
B2Gratefully, thankfully, or with appreciation.
आभास होना
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आग्रह
B1Insistence, earnest request; persistent demanding.
आघात
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आघात लगना
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आघात पहुँचना
B1Estar profundamente conmocionado o traumatizado por un evento grave.
