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पदावनत करना

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Explicación पदावनत करना in your Level:
At the A1 level, 'पदावनत करना' is a very advanced word. You don't need to use it yet. Instead, you can say 'काम कम करना' (to reduce work) or 'नीचे जाना' (to go down). Think of it like this: if you are a 'Captain' and now you are a 'Player', your rank went down. In simple Hindi, we say 'पद छोटा करना' (making the post small). This word is made of 'Pad' (job/rank) and 'Avanat' (down). Just remember: Pad + Down = Demote. You will see this word in very serious news or big offices. For now, focus on words like 'नौकरी' (job) and 'काम' (work). If you hear 'पदावनत', just know it means someone got a lower job because they did something wrong or the company changed.
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At the A2 level, you are starting to understand more formal words. 'पदावनत करना' (padāvanat karnā) means 'to demote'. It's when a boss tells an employee, 'You are not a manager anymore; you are now an assistant.' This usually happens as a punishment. You can remember it by looking at the first part: 'Pad' means 'post' or 'position'. The opposite word you might know is 'Promotion', which in Hindi is 'पदोन्नति' (padonnati). If you see 'पदावनत' in a story, it means a character is losing their power. In your own speaking, you can use easier phrases like 'पद कम करना' (to reduce the post), but being able to recognize 'पदावनत' will help you read Hindi newspapers or watch news reports about famous people.
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As a B1 learner, 'पदावनत करना' is a key vocabulary item for professional and formal contexts. This is a transitive verb. You use it when an authority (like a company or a government) moves someone to a lower rank. For example: 'The company demoted the manager' becomes 'कंपनी ने प्रबंधक को पदावनत कर दिया' (Kampanī ne prabandhak ko padāvanat kar diyā). Notice the use of 'ko' for the person and 'ne' for the doer in the past tense. You should also learn the noun form 'पदावनति' (demotion). This word is very common in 'Karyalayi Hindi' (Office Hindi). You will encounter it in official emails, HR policies, and news articles about administrative changes. It's a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it comes from Sanskrit, which is why it sounds very formal and serious compared to 'pad ghatānā'.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'पदावनत करना' in both active and passive constructions. You should also understand the nuances between this and similar terms. For instance, 'पदावनत करना' is specifically about rank, while 'अपमानित करना' is about humiliation. A demotion might be 'पदावनति', but it could also be part of a 'reversion' (प्रतिवर्तन) to a lower post after a temporary promotion. You should be able to discuss the reasons for such an action—such as 'कार्यक्षमता में कमी' (lack of efficiency) or 'अनुशासनहीनता' (indiscipline). In a debate or a formal essay, using this word shows a high command of Hindi vocabulary. You should also be aware of the grammatical patterns, such as 'से... पर पदावनत करना' (to demote from... to...).
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For C1 learners, 'पदावनत करना' is a standard part of your academic and professional lexicon. You should analyze its etymological roots (Pad + Ava + Nat) to understand related words like 'अवनति' (decline) or 'नत' (bowed/bent). At this level, you can use the word to describe complex organizational dynamics or historical shifts in power. You should also be able to recognize it in legal documents (विधिक दस्तावेज़) where the conditions for demotion are specified. The word carries a certain 'gravitas'. Using it in a speech about corporate ethics or administrative reform would be highly appropriate. You should also be able to distinguish it from 'सेवामुक्ति' (dismissal/retirement) and 'निलंबन' (suspension), understanding the specific legal and professional implications of each within the Indian bureaucratic system.
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At the C2 level, 'पदावनत करना' is a word you not only know but can use with stylistic precision. You understand its role in the 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) register and can contrast it with the Urdu-inflected or English-mixed registers used in different parts of India. You can use it metaphorically in literary analysis to describe a character's loss of stature or moral decline. Your mastery includes knowing the precise bureaucratic procedures associated with 'पदावनति' in the Indian context, such as the 'show-cause notice' (कारण बताओ नोटिस) that precedes it. You can write sophisticated reports or critiques on labor laws, using this term alongside other technical vocabulary like 'अधिसंख्य पद' (supernumerary post) or 'वरिष्ठता' (seniority). At this level, the word is a tool for precise, nuanced communication in the highest levels of Indian society, law, and administration.
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पदावनत करना en 30 segundos

  • To demote someone to a lower rank or position.
  • A formal term used in corporate and government settings.
  • The opposite of 'padonnat karna' (to promote).
  • Often used as a disciplinary action for poor performance.

The Hindi verb पदावनत करना (padāvanat karnā) is a formal, high-register term used primarily in administrative, corporate, and legal contexts. It translates directly to "to demote" in English. The word is a compound of two Sanskrit-derived elements: पद (pad), meaning 'rank', 'post', or 'position', and अवनत (avanat), meaning 'downward', 'bent', or 'lowered'. When combined with the auxiliary verb करना (karnā - to do), it describes the specific action of moving an individual from a higher professional or social rank to a lower one, usually as a disciplinary measure or due to organizational restructuring.

Formal Usage
In official government gazettes or human resource letters, this term is preferred over more colloquial phrases like 'पद घटाना' (pad ghatānā) because of its precise legal standing.

अनुशासनहीनता के कारण उन्हें प्रबंधक से लिपिक के पद पर पदावनत कर दिया गया। (Due to indiscipline, he was demoted from manager to clerk.)

Understanding the weight of this word is crucial for B1-level learners. Unlike a simple 'transfer' (स्थानांतरण), पदावनत करना carries a negative connotation regarding the person's performance or conduct. It is the opposite of पदोन्नत करना (padonnat karnā - to promote). In modern corporate India, while English is often used, formal Hindi documentation will strictly adhere to this terminology to maintain professional decorum.

Etymological Breakdown
Pad (Rank) + Avanat (Lowered). It implies a vertical descent in a hierarchy.

सेना में नियमों के उल्लंघन पर अधिकारी को पदावनत करना एक गंभीर दंड है। (Demoting an officer for violating rules in the army is a serious punishment.)

In a broader socio-political context, the word might be used when discussing the status of institutions or regional administrative bodies. However, its most common application remains the workplace. If you are reading a Hindi newspaper's business section or a government notification regarding civil servants, you will frequently encounter this term. It belongs to the 'Tatsama' category of Hindi words, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit, which lends it an air of authority and gravity.

Using पदावनत करना requires an understanding of transitive verb structures in Hindi. Since it is a compound verb ending in 'karnā', it follows the standard conjugation rules for such verbs. Usually, the person being demoted is marked with the postposition को (ko). The structure often follows: [Authority] ने [Person] को [New Position] पर पदावनत कर दिया।

Active Voice
कंपनी ने भ्रष्ट कर्मचारी को पदावनत कर दिया। (The company demoted the corrupt employee.)

बोर्ड ने मुख्य कार्यकारी को पदावनत करने का निर्णय लिया है। (The board has decided to demote the CEO.)

In many cases, you will see this word in the passive voice, which is very common in formal reporting. In the passive voice, the auxiliary verb जाना (jānā) is added. For example, "He was demoted" becomes "उसे पदावनत किया गया" (Use padāvanat kiyā gayā). This shift is essential for news reporting where the focus is on the event rather than the specific person who signed the order.

Conditional Usage
यदि आप लक्ष्य पूरा नहीं करते, तो आपको पदावनत किया जा सकता है। (If you don't meet the target, you could be demoted.)

उसे पदावनत किए जाने का डर सता रहा था। (He was haunted by the fear of being demoted.)

It is also important to note the prepositions used with the ranks. We use से (se) for the original rank and पर (par) or के पद पर (ke pad par) for the new, lower rank. For example: "वरिष्ठ से कनिष्ठ के पद पर पदावनत करना" (To demote from senior to junior rank). Mastering these small connecting words will make your Hindi sound much more natural and professional.

While you might not hear पदावनत करना in a casual conversation at a vegetable market, it is a staple of specific environments. The most common place is the **Corporate Office**. During annual reviews or disciplinary hearings, HR managers and department heads use this term in official discussions. You will hear it in meetings where organizational charts are being redrawn or when discussing the consequences of poor performance.

News & Media
News anchors on channels like DD News or Rajya Sabha TV use this term when reporting on government officials who have been penalized for corruption or negligence.

समाचार: 'लापरवाही बरतने पर पुलिस महानिरीक्षक को पदावनत कर दिया गया।' (News: 'The Inspector General of Police was demoted for negligence.')

Another significant area is **Legal and Judicial proceedings**. In courtrooms, when a lawyer argues against an unfair employment action, they will use 'पदावनत करना' to describe the client's loss of status. Similarly, in **Military contexts**, the word is used with extreme gravity, as a demotion often follows a court-martial. In literature, particularly in realistic fiction or political thrillers, authors use this word to emphasize the downfall of a powerful character.

Academic Textbooks
In Public Administration or Business Management textbooks written in Hindi, the concept of 'Demotion' is exclusively taught as 'पदावनति'.

इतिहास की पुस्तकों में राजाओं द्वारा अपने मंत्रियों को पदावनत करने के कई उदाहरण मिलते हैं। (Many examples of kings demoting their ministers are found in history books.)

Finally, you might encounter this word in **Government Exams** (like UPSC or SSC) where candidates are tested on their administrative vocabulary. If you are preparing for a job in the Indian civil services, this word is non-negotiable. It represents one of the standard penalties under the 'Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules'. Understanding its nuances helps in interpreting official memos and circulars effectively.

One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing पदावनत करना with अपमानित करना (apmanit karnā - to insult). While a demotion is certainly humiliating, 'पदावनत' specifically refers to the change in rank, whereas 'अपमानित' refers to the feeling or act of disrespect. You can be demoted without being publicly insulted, and you can be insulted without being demoted.

Confusing with Dismissal
Many beginners use 'निकाल देना' (nikāl denā - to fire) when they actually mean 'demote'. Remember, a demoted person still has a job; they just have a lower one.

गलत: उसे नौकरी से पदावनत कर दिया गया। (Incorrect: He was demoted from the job - implies he left.)
सही: उसे लिपिक के पद पर पदावनत कर दिया गया। (Correct: He was demoted to the post of clerk.)

Another common mistake is the pronunciation and spelling of the word 'अवनत' (avanat). Learners sometimes say 'उन्नत' (unnat) by mistake. उन्नत means 'elevated' or 'advanced'. Saying 'पदोन्नत' (padonnat) instead of 'पदावनत' (padāvanat) would mean you are saying the person was promoted instead of demoted—a huge difference in meaning!

Grammar Slip-ups
Using 'को' and 'से' incorrectly. Remember: [Original Post] से [New Post] पर [पदावनत करना].

गलत: वह अपने पद को पदावनत हुआ। (Incorrect grammar.)
सही: उसे उसके पद से पदावनत किया गया। (Correct: He was demoted from his post.)

Lastly, don't use this word for physical things. You cannot 'पदावनत' a physical object like a chair or a car. It is strictly for hierarchical positions, ranks, or status levels. If you want to say 'lower the volume' or 'lower the price', use 'कम करना' (kam karnā) or 'घटाना' (ghatānā). Using 'पदावनत' for non-hierarchical things sounds very strange and incorrect to a native speaker.

While पदावनत करना is the most formal term, there are several alternatives depending on the context and the level of formality you wish to convey. Knowing these will help you tailor your speech to your audience.

1. पद घटाना (Pad Ghatānā)
This is the more common, everyday way to say 'demote'. It literally means 'to reduce the post'. It's used in casual office gossip or informal discussions.
2. दर्जा कम करना (Darjā Kam Karnā)
'Darjā' means status or grade. This phrase is often used when the demotion is more about social standing or a general category rather than a specific job title.

तुलना:
- औपचारिक: सरकार ने अधिकारी को पदावनत किया। (Formal)
- अनौपचारिक: बॉस ने उसका पद घटा दिया। (Informal)

Another interesting alternative is नीचे भेजना (nīche bhejnā), which literally means 'to send down'. This is very informal and often carries a bit of a sting. In a military context, you might hear रैंक कम करना (rank kam karnā), using the English loanword 'rank' which is very common in Indian English-influenced Hindi.

3. अवनति (Avanati)
This is the abstract noun for 'decline' or 'downfall'. While 'पदावनत' is specific to a post, 'अवनति' can describe a general decline in morals, economy, or health.

उसका दर्जा घटाना टीम के लिए एक चेतावनी थी। (Reducing his status was a warning for the team.)

In a bureaucratic setting, you might also encounter प्रतिवर्तन (prativartan), which means 'reversion'. This is used when someone was temporarily promoted and is now being sent back to their original permanent post. It's technically a demotion, but it doesn't carry the same disciplinary weight as 'पदावनत करना'. Understanding these nuances will help you navigate the complex hierarchies of Indian professional life.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The word 'Avanat' is also used in Hindi to describe a person bowing their head in respect, but 'Padāvanat' is strictly professional and usually negative.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /pə.d̪ɑː.ʋə.nət̪ kəɾ.nɑː/
US /pə.dɑ.və.nət kər.nɑ/
Primary stress on 'dā' and 'nāt'.
Rima con
अवनत (avanat) उन्नत (unnat) सहमत (sahmat) रहमत (rahmat) खि़दमत (khidnat) कयामत (kayamat) हिम्मत (himmat) किस्मत (kismat)
Errores comunes
  • Pronouncing 't' as a hard English 't' instead of dental.
  • Making the 'v' sound like a hard 'b'.
  • Shortening the 'ā' in 'padā'.
  • Confusing it with 'padonnat' (promotion).
  • Missing the 'a' sound at the end of 'avanat' before 'karna'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 7/5

Requires knowledge of Sanskrit-based formal vocabulary.

Escritura 8/5

Spelling 'पदावनत' correctly and using proper postpositions is tricky.

Expresión oral 7/5

Pronunciation of dental 't' and the 'ā' vowel needs care.

Escucha 6/5

Can be confused with 'padonnat' in fast speech.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

पद (Post) करना (To do) नीचे (Down) सजा (Punishment) नौकरी (Job)

Aprende después

पदोन्नति (Promotion) अनुशासन (Discipline) निलंबन (Suspension) वेतन (Salary) अधिकार (Authority)

Avanzado

व्युत्पत्ति (Etymology) पदानुक्रम (Hierarchy) राजपत्र (Gazette) अधिसूचना (Notification) प्रत्यावर्तन (Reversion)

Gramática que debes saber

Causative Verbs with 'Karnā'

Compound verbs like 'Padāvanat Karnā' function as a single semantic unit.

The use of 'Ne' in past tense

बॉस ने (Boss ne) उसे पदावनत किया।

Passive Voice with 'Jānā'

उसे पदावनत किया गया (He was demoted).

Postpositions 'Se' and 'Par'

X से Y पर (From X to Y).

Agreement of object with 'Ko'

When 'ko' is used, the verb often defaults to masculine singular in the past.

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Ejemplos por nivel

1

उसका पद छोटा कर दिया गया।

His post was made small (demoted).

Simple sentence using 'chota' for demotion.

2

मैनेजर अब क्लर्क है।

The manager is now a clerk.

Present tense showing change in rank.

3

बॉस खुश नहीं था।

The boss was not happy.

Basic negative sentence.

4

उसे नीचे के काम पर भेजा गया।

He was sent to a lower job.

Using 'niche' (down) to explain the concept.

5

क्या आप पदावनत का मतलब जानते हैं?

Do you know the meaning of demote?

Interrogative sentence.

6

यह एक सजा है।

This is a punishment.

Simple 'is' sentence.

7

वह दुखी है।

He is sad.

Expressing emotion after the action.

8

काम अच्छा करो, वरना पद कम होगा।

Do good work, or the post will be reduced.

Conditional warning.

1

गलती करने पर उसे पदावनत किया गया।

He was demoted for making a mistake.

Passive voice with 'kiya gaya'.

2

कंपनी ने उसे पदावनत कर दिया।

The company demoted him.

Active voice with 'ne' and 'kar diya'.

3

वह अब मैनेजर नहीं रहा।

He is no longer a manager.

Perfective aspect showing state change.

4

पदावनत होना बहुत बुरा लगता है।

Being demoted feels very bad.

Gerundial use of 'hona'.

5

क्या उसे पदावनत किया जाएगा?

Will he be demoted?

Future passive question.

6

वह पदोन्नति चाहता था, पर उसे पदावनत किया गया।

He wanted a promotion, but he was demoted.

Contrast between promotion and demotion.

7

अधिकारी ने उसे पदावनत करने की धमकी दी।

The officer threatened to demote him.

Infinitive 'karne ki' with 'dhamki'.

8

सजा के तौर पर उसे पदावनत किया गया।

He was demoted as a form of punishment.

Using 'ke taur par' (as a).

1

अनुशासनहीनता के कारण उसे पदावनत कर दिया गया।

He was demoted due to indiscipline.

Formal reason 'anushashanheenata'.

2

प्रबंधन ने उसे वरिष्ठ लिपिक से कनिष्ठ लिपिक के पद पर पदावनत किया।

The management demoted him from senior clerk to junior clerk.

Using 'se... par' for rank change.

3

पदावनत करने से पहले उसे चेतावनी दी गई थी।

He was warned before being demoted.

Complex sentence with 'se pehle'.

4

क्या सरकार किसी भी कर्मचारी को बिना कारण पदावनत कर सकती है?

Can the government demote any employee without cause?

Modal verb 'sakati hai'.

5

पदावनत करना एक गंभीर प्रशासनिक निर्णय है।

Demoting is a serious administrative decision.

Subject as an infinitive phrase.

6

उसे डर है कि उसकी लापरवाही उसे पदावनत कर देगी।

He fears that his negligence will get him demoted.

Noun clause with 'ki'.

7

कंपनी की नीति के अनुसार, खराब प्रदर्शन पर कर्मचारी को पदावनत किया जा सकता है।

According to company policy, an employee can be demoted for poor performance.

Using 'ke anusar' (according to).

8

उसने पदावनत किए जाने के खिलाफ अपील की।

He appealed against being demoted.

Passive infinitive 'kiye jane'.

1

भ्रष्टाचार के आरोपों के सिद्ध होने पर उसे तुरंत पदावनत कर दिया गया।

Upon the corruption charges being proven, he was immediately demoted.

Complex condition 'siddh hone par'.

2

पदावनत करने की प्रक्रिया काफी जटिल और लंबी होती है।

The process of demoting is quite complex and long.

Abstract noun phrase as subject.

3

उसने अपनी पदावनति को न्यायालय में चुनौती दी।

He challenged his demotion in court.

Using the noun form 'padavanati'.

4

किसी को पदावनत करना उसके मनोबल को पूरी तरह से तोड़ सकता है।

Demoting someone can completely break their morale.

Transitive action with psychological effect.

5

संगठनात्मक ढांचे में बदलाव के कारण कई अधिकारियों को पदावनत किया गया।

Many officers were demoted due to changes in the organizational structure.

Causal phrase 'ke karan'.

6

बिना उचित जांच के किसी को पदावनत करना गैरकानूनी है।

Demoting someone without a proper inquiry is illegal.

Adverbial phrase 'bina uchit janch ke'.

7

उसे लिपिकीय संवर्ग में पदावनत कर दिया गया।

He was demoted to the clerical cadre.

Technical term 'savarg' (cadre).

8

पदावनत किए गए कर्मचारी अक्सर इस्तीफा दे देते हैं।

Demoted employees often resign.

Participle phrase 'padavanat kiye gaye'.

1

विभागीय जांच के निष्कर्षों के आधार पर उसे पदावनत करने का आदेश जारी हुआ।

Based on the findings of the departmental inquiry, an order to demote him was issued.

High-level administrative Hindi.

2

पदावनत करना केवल एक दंड नहीं, बल्कि सुधार का एक अवसर भी हो सकता है।

Demoting is not just a punishment, but can also be an opportunity for improvement.

Correlative conjunction 'keval... balki'.

3

अदालत ने कहा कि उसे पदावनत करने की प्रक्रिया में प्राकृतिक न्याय के सिद्धांतों का उल्लंघन हुआ है।

The court stated that the principles of natural justice were violated in the process of demoting him.

Legal terminology 'prakritik nyay'.

4

सत्ता के गलियारों में उसे पदावनत करने की साजिश रची गई थी।

A conspiracy was hatched in the corridors of power to demote him.

Idiomatic 'satta ke galiyare'.

5

उसे उसके मूल पद पर पदावनत कर दिया गया, जहाँ से वह प्रतिनियुक्ति पर आया था।

He was demoted to his original post, from where he had come on deputation.

Relative clause with 'jahan se'.

6

क्या उसे पदावनत करना उसकी कार्यक्षमता को प्रभावित करेगा?

Will demoting him affect his efficiency?

Future tense interrogative.

7

पदावनत करने का निर्णय बोर्ड की सर्वसम्मति से लिया गया।

The decision to demote was taken by the board's consensus.

Compound noun 'sarvasammati'.

8

प्रशासनिक दृष्टिकोण से, उसे पदावनत करना ही एकमात्र विकल्प बचा था।

From an administrative perspective, demoting him was the only remaining option.

Adverbial 'drishtikon se'.

1

अधिकारी को पदावनत करने की अधिसूचना राजपत्र में प्रकाशित की गई।

The notification to demote the officer was published in the Gazette.

Bureaucratic 'adhisuchana' and 'rajpatra'.

2

पदावनत करने की यह कार्रवाई प्रतिशोध की भावना से प्रेरित प्रतीत होती है।

This action of demoting appears to be motivated by a sense of vengeance.

Sophisticated vocabulary 'pratishodh' and 'prateet'.

3

संविधान के अनुच्छेद 311 के तहत, किसी लोक सेवक को पदावनत करने से पहले सुनवाई का अधिकार है।

Under Article 311 of the Constitution, a public servant has the right to a hearing before being demoted.

Constitutional legal Hindi.

4

उसके करियर की यह पदावनति उसके अहंकार के पतन का प्रतीक थी।

This demotion in his career was symbolic of the fall of his ego.

Metaphorical usage.

5

पदावनत करने के बजाय, उसे अनिवार्य सेवानिवृत्ति दी जा सकती थी।

Instead of demoting him, he could have been given compulsory retirement.

Comparative 'ke bajay'.

6

संस्था के नैतिक पतन ने अंततः कई ईमानदार अधिकारियों को पदावनत करने का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया।

The moral decline of the institution eventually paved the way for demoting several honest officers.

Idiomatic 'marg prashast karna'.

7

पदावनत करने की शक्ति का दुरुपयोग अक्सर राजनीतिक द्वेष के लिए किया जाता है।

The power to demote is often misused for political malice.

Abstract subject 'shakti ka durupyog'.

8

उसे पदावनत करने के आदेश को उच्च न्यायालय ने 'मनमाना' करार देते हुए रद्द कर दिया।

The High Court quashed the order to demote him, terming it 'arbitrary'.

Legal verbs 'karar dena' and 'radd karna'.

Colocaciones comunes

अनुशासनहीनता के कारण पदावनत करना
खराब प्रदर्शन पर पदावनत करना
लिपिक के पद पर पदावनत करना
तुरंत पदावनत करना
अन्यायपूर्ण तरीके से पदावनत करना
अस्थायी रूप से पदावनत करना
बिना सूचना के पदावनत करना
सजा के तौर पर पदावनत करना
अधिकारी को पदावनत करना
स्वैच्छिक रूप से पदावनत होना

Frases Comunes

पद से पदावनत करना

— To demote from a specific position.

उसे निदेशक के पद से पदावनत किया गया।

पदावनत करने की धमकी

— A threat of demotion used as leverage.

बॉस हमेशा पदावनत करने की धमकी देता है।

पदावनत करने का अधिकार

— The legal or professional right to demote.

केवल बोर्ड के पास पदावनत करने का अधिकार है।

पदावनत करने की प्रक्रिया

— The official steps taken for demotion.

पदावनत करने की प्रक्रिया शुरू हो गई है।

गलती से पदावनत करना

— To demote someone by mistake.

उसे गलती से पदावनत कर दिया गया था।

जांच के बाद पदावनत करना

— Demoting after an official inquiry.

जांच के बाद उसे पदावनत किया गया।

राजनीतिक कारणों से पदावनत करना

— Demotion due to political reasons.

उसे राजनीतिक कारणों से पदावनत किया गया।

पदावनत करने का आदेश

— The official document ordering a demotion.

पदावनत करने का आदेश कल आया।

किसी को नीचा दिखाने के लिए पदावनत करना

— Demoting to humiliate someone.

उसे नीचा दिखाने के लिए पदावनत किया गया।

पदावनत करने का आधार

— The basis or reason for a demotion.

पदावनत करने का आधार क्या है?

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पदावनत करना vs अपमानित करना

To insult. Demotion is a rank change; insult is an emotional/social act.

पदावनत करना vs निलंबित करना

To suspend. Suspension is temporary; demotion is a permanent change in rank.

पदावनत करना vs बर्खास्त करना

To dismiss/fire. Dismissal means losing the job entirely.

Modismos y expresiones

"पंख काट देना"

— To cut someone's wings; to reduce their power (often implies demotion).

उसे पदावनत करके बॉस ने उसके पंख काट दिए।

Metaphorical
"जमीन पर लाना"

— To bring someone down to earth; to humble them.

पदावनत करके उसे जमीन पर ला दिया गया।

Informal
"औकात दिखाना"

— To show someone their true status (can be offensive).

पदावनत करना उसे उसकी औकात दिखाने जैसा था।

Slang/Aggressive
"कुर्सी छीन लेना"

— To take away the chair/power.

उसकी कुर्सी छीन ली गई और उसे पदावनत किया गया।

Political
"रंग उतारना"

— To fade the color; to take away the glory.

पदावनति ने उसका सारा रंग उतार दिया।

Literary
"धूल चटाना"

— To make someone bite the dust (very strong).

विरोधी ने उसे पदावनत करवाकर धूल चटा दी।

Intense
"सिर झुकाना"

— To make someone bow their head in shame.

पदावनत होने पर उसे सिर झुकाना पड़ा।

Emotional
"हाथ काटना"

— To cut off someone's hands (metaphorically, to stop them from working).

उसे पदावनत करना उसके हाथ काटने जैसा है।

Dramatic
"नीचे गिराना"

— To pull someone down.

उसे पद से नीचे गिराना ही उनका लक्ष्य था।

General
"आसमान से जमीन पर गिरना"

— To fall from the sky to the ground.

पदावनत होकर वह आसमान से जमीन पर आ गिरा।

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पदावनत करना vs पदोन्नत

Sounds similar and relates to rank.

Padonnat means promotion (up), Padāvanat means demotion (down).

वह पदोन्नत होना चाहता था, पर पदावनत हो गया।

पदावनत करना vs अवनति

Root word.

Avanati is a general decline; Padāvanat is specific to a job post.

उसकी आर्थिक अवनति शुरू हो गई।

पदावनत करना vs स्थानांतरण

Both involve moving positions.

Transfer is lateral; demotion is downward.

मेरा स्थानांतरण दिल्ली हुआ है, पदावनति नहीं।

पदावनत करना vs त्यागपत्र

Both relate to leaving a post.

Resignation is voluntary; demotion is forced.

उसने पदावनत होने के बजाय त्यागपत्र दे दिया।

पदावनत करना vs अवमानना

Sounds similar.

Avmānnā means contempt (usually of court).

कोर्ट की अवमानना भारी पड़ सकती है।

Patrones de oraciones

A2

उसे [Reason] के लिए पदावनत किया।

उसे गलती के लिए पदावनत किया।

B1

[Authority] ने [Person] को पदावनत कर दिया।

सरकार ने अधिकारी को पदावनत कर दिया।

B1

उसे [Rank 1] से [Rank 2] पर पदावनत किया गया।

उसे मैनेजर से क्लर्क पर पदावनत किया गया।

B2

बिना [Noun] के किसी को पदावनत करना गलत है।

बिना जांच के किसी को पदावनत करना गलत है।

C1

पदावनत करने का निर्णय [Noun] के आधार पर लिया गया।

पदावनत करने का निर्णय रिपोर्ट के आधार पर लिया गया।

C1

यदि [Condition], तो उसे पदावनत किया जा सकता है।

यदि वह दोषी पाया गया, तो उसे पदावनत किया जा सकता है।

C2

[Noun] की भावना से किसी को पदावनत करना निंदनीय है।

द्वेष की भावना से किसी को पदावनत करना निंदनीय है।

C2

पदावनत करने की अधिसूचना [Place] में दी गई।

पदावनत करने की अधिसूचना अखबार में दी गई।

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

पदावनति (Demotion)
पद (Post/Rank)
अवनति (Decline)

Verbos

पदावनत करना (To demote)
पदावनत होना (To be demoted)

Adjetivos

पदावनत (Demoted)
अवनत (Downcast/Lowered)

Relacionado

पदोन्नति (Promotion)
स्थानांतरण (Transfer)
निलंबन (Suspension)
बर्खास्तगी (Dismissal)
सेवानिवृत्ति (Retirement)
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frequency

Common in administrative and news Hindi; rare in casual speech.

Errores comunes
  • उसे नौकरी से पदावनत किया। → उसे कनिष्ठ पद पर पदावनत किया।

    You are demoted to a post, not 'from a job' in this phrasing.

  • वह पदावनत हुआ। → उसे पदावनत किया गया।

    Demotion is usually an action done by someone else, so passive is better.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Pad-vanat'. → Padāvanat

    The 'ā' sound after 'd' is essential (Sandhi).

  • Using it for 'lowering volume'. → आवाज़ कम करना।

    'Padāvanat' is only for hierarchical ranks.

  • Confusing with 'Padonnat'. → Padāvanat

    One is up, one is down. Be very careful!

Consejos

The 'Ava' Rule

In Sanskrit-based Hindi, 'Ava' usually means down (Avanat, Avmānnā, Avrodh). Associate 'Ava' with 'Away from the top'.

Postposition 'Ko'

Don't forget to use 'ko' after the person being demoted. 'Ramesh ko padāvanat kiyā'.

Sensitivity

Demotion is a huge taboo in Indian culture. Use the word carefully in social settings as it implies failure.

Learn the Pair

Always learn 'Padāvanat' and 'Padonnat' together. They are two sides of the same career coin.

Dental T

The final 't' in 'Avanat' is dental. Touch your tongue to your teeth, don't make it explosive like in 'Top'.

Formal Context

If you are writing an application or a formal letter, use this word to sound professional and educated.

News Watch

Watch Hindi news about government changes; you will hear this word when officials are penalized.

Noun vs Verb

Remember: Padāvanati (Noun) is demotion; Padāvanat karnā (Verb) is to demote.

Don't confuse with Insult

A person can be 'पदावनत' without being 'अपमानित' (insulted) if it's due to restructuring.

Root 'Pad'

'Pad' means foot or step. So 'Padāvanat' is like stepping down.

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Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Pad' as 'Podium' (high place) and 'Ava' as 'Away' or 'Down'. You are moving 'Away' from the 'Podium'.

Asociación visual

Imagine an organizational chart where a red arrow is pulling a name box from the top row to the bottom row.

Word Web

Office Rank Punishment Boss Salary Cut Lower Post HR Negligence

Desafío

Try to write a sentence using both 'पदोन्नति' (promotion) and 'पदावनत करना' (demote) to compare two colleagues.

Origen de la palabra

Derived from Sanskrit roots. 'Pad' (पद) meaning step or position + 'Ava' (अव) a prefix meaning down or away + 'Nat' (नत) meaning bent or inclined.

Significado original: To be bent downwards from a position.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit origin).

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using this word about someone; it is a very sensitive topic involving their livelihood and dignity.

In the West, demotion is often a precursor to firing. In India, especially in the public sector, people may stay in a demoted position for years due to job security laws.

Used in the Indian Constitution (Article 311). Commonly found in Premchand's stories about bureaucracy. Mentioned in news reports regarding high-profile IAS officer penalties.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Corporate Office

  • Performance review
  • Demotion policy
  • Salary adjustment
  • New role

Government Bureaucracy

  • Official gazette
  • Inquiry report
  • Service rules
  • Show-cause notice

Military

  • Court martial
  • Rank reduction
  • Loss of command
  • Disciplinary action

Legal Proceedings

  • Unfair labor practice
  • Writ petition
  • Natural justice
  • Stay order

Academic Institutions

  • Faculty ranking
  • Administrative change
  • Dean's decision
  • Tenure issues

Inicios de conversación

"क्या आपने कभी सुना है कि किसी बड़े अधिकारी को पदावनत किया गया हो?"

"आपके देश में पदावनत करने के क्या नियम हैं?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि पदावनत करना एक प्रभावी सजा है?"

"अगर किसी को गलत तरीके से पदावनत किया जाए, तो उसे क्या करना चाहिए?"

"क्या पदावनत होने के बाद कोई वापस तरक्की पा सकता है?"

Temas para diario

लिखिए कि अगर आपको अचानक पदावनत कर दिया जाए तो आपकी क्या प्रतिक्रिया होगी।

एक काल्पनिक कहानी लिखिए जहाँ एक अहंकारी मैनेजर को पदावनत किया जाता है।

क्या कंपनियों को पदावनत करने के बजाय प्रशिक्षण (training) देना चाहिए? अपने विचार लिखें।

किसी समाचार का वर्णन करें जहाँ किसी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति को पदावनत किया गया हो।

पद और सम्मान के बीच क्या संबंध है? क्या पदावनत होने से सम्मान कम होता है?

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No, it is strictly used for people in hierarchical structures like jobs or military ranks. For objects, use 'कम करना' or 'घटाना'.

'पदावनत' is the formal Sanskritized version used in writing and official contexts. 'पद घटाना' is more common in spoken, everyday Hindi.

It is common in newspapers, news broadcasts, and office environments, but you won't hear it much in casual street conversations.

You say 'उसे पदावनत किया गया' (Use padāvanat kiyā gayā).

Usually, for students, we say 'फेल होना' or 'उसी कक्षा में रहना'. 'पदावनत' is more for professional ranks.

The noun form is 'पदावनति' (padāvanati), which means 'demotion'.

Rarely. It almost always implies a penalty or a negative organizational change.

In most cases, yes, as a lower rank usually comes with lower pay in Indian systems.

The opposite is 'पदोन्नत करना' (padonnat karnā), which means to promote.

It is spelled as प-द-ा-व-न-त (पदावनत).

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Explain the difference between promotion and demotion in Hindi.

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Describe a historical event where a minister was demoted.

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Create a sentence using 'पदावनत करना' and 'पदोन्नति' together.

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Write a formal notice regarding a demotion due to restructuring.

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Pronounce: पदावनत करना

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Say: 'He was demoted for laziness.'

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Ask: 'Why was he demoted?'

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Explain the word 'पदावनत' to a friend.

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Say: 'The company demoted many managers.'

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Ask: 'Is it legal to demote without notice?'

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Say: 'His demotion was unfair.'

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Say: 'He was demoted to the rank of clerk.'

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Give a short speech (3 sentences) about office discipline and demotion.

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Say: 'Demotion affects morale.'

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Ask: 'Who signed the demotion order?'

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Say: 'He is working hard to undo his demotion.'

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Say: 'The army officer was demoted after the court-martial.'

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Say: 'I have never been demoted.'

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Say: 'Demotion is better than being fired.'

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Say: 'The news of his demotion spread quickly.'

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Say: 'She was demoted because of a conflict of interest.'

Read this aloud:

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Say: 'We must follow the rules to avoid demotion.'

Read this aloud:

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Say: 'The High Court quashed the demotion order.'

Read this aloud:

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Identify the word: '...unhe padāvanat kiyā gayā.'

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True or False: The speaker said 'Padonnat' (promotion).

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Does the word sound formal or informal?

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Fill in: 'Saja ke roop mein unhe _______ kiya gaya.'

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What is the second syllable of 'Padāvanat'?

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Is the word associated with 'salary increase' or 'salary decrease'?

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How many words are in 'पदावनत करना'?

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Identify the vowel in 'Pad':

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What is the final sound of 'Avanat'?

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Which word did the speaker use for 'rank'?

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Listen for the stress. Where is it?

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Did the speaker say 'Avanati' or 'Padāvanat'?

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Is the sentence active or passive? 'Usne use padāvanat kiyā.'

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What reason was given for the demotion? (e.g., 'laparwahi')

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Identify the auxiliary verb in 'padāvanat kar diyā'.

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