At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'गिरावट आना' (giraavat aana) yet. You can just use the word 'कम' (kam) which means 'less' or 'गिरना' (girna) which means 'to fall'. However, if you hear 'गिरावट आई' (giraavat aai) on the news, just know it means something went down, like the price of milk or the temperature. Think of it as 'a fall happened'. It is a big word for a simple idea: less than before.
At the A2 level, you can start using 'गिरावट आना' for simple things like weather and prices. It is a compound verb. Remember that 'गिरावट' is a feminine word. So, in the past tense, we say 'आई' (aai). For example: 'Price mein giraavat aai' (The price went down). It is better than just saying 'Price kam hua' because it sounds more like a natural Hindi speaker. You use it when you see a number going down on a chart.
At the B1 level, you should use 'गिरावट आना' to describe trends. If you are talking about your health, your grades, or the economy of your country, this is the right phrase. You should also know how to add adjectives like 'भारी' (heavy/big) or 'थोड़ी' (a little). For example: 'Mere marks mein thodi giraavat aai' (There was a slight decline in my marks). This level requires you to use the postposition 'में' (meñ) correctly before the phrase.
At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'गिरावट आना' in formal discussions. You should be able to discuss complex topics like 'standard of living' (jeevan star) or 'moral values' (naitik mulya). You should also understand the difference between 'गिरावट आना' (to experience a decline) and 'गिरावट लाना' (to bring/cause a decline). You can use it to analyze data or news reports effectively. It is a key phrase for professional Hindi.
At the C1 level, 'गिरावट आना' is used for nuanced social and philosophical commentary. You might use it to describe the 'erosion of democratic values' or the 'decline of a literary era'. You understand that 'giraavat' implies a qualitative loss, not just a quantitative one. You can use it in complex sentence structures with conjunctions and conditional clauses. Your use of this phrase shows a command over the 'register' of the language.
At the C2 level, 'गिरावट आना' is a tool for precise expression. You can use it to distinguish between various types of declines—cyclical, structural, or ethical. You might compare 'गिरावट' with 'पतन' (fall/downfall) or 'ह्रास' (depreciation). You can use it in high-level academic writing or political oratory to describe systemic failures or historical shifts. It becomes part of a sophisticated vocabulary that allows for exactness in describing change.

गिरावट आना در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • A formal Hindi phrase for 'decline' or 'drop' in value or quality.
  • Commonly used in finance, weather reports, and social commentary.
  • Requires feminine verb agreement (e.g., 'giraavat aai').
  • Distinguished from physical falling (girna) by its abstract/statistical nature.

The Hindi phrase गिरावट आना (girāvaṭ ānā) is a sophisticated and highly versatile compound verb used to describe a downward trend, a reduction, or a decline in various contexts. At its core, the word गिरावट (girāvaṭ) is a noun derived from the verb गिरना (girnā), which means 'to fall'. When paired with the auxiliary verb आना (ānā), which means 'to come', the phrase literally translates to 'a fall to come' or 'a decline to occur'. However, in practical usage, it functions as a single verbal unit meaning 'to experience a decline' or 'to drop'.

Economic Context
In the world of finance and business, this is the most common term for market crashes, stock price drops, or a decrease in profits. It implies a measurable change in value.
Quality and Standards
When talking about the quality of education, moral values, or the standard of living, this phrase suggests a deterioration or a worsening state compared to a previous high point.
Physical Measurements
It is used for temperature drops, water level decreases in reservoirs, or a fall in atmospheric pressure. It carries a sense of observation rather than intentional action.

पिछले कुछ महीनों में सोने की कीमतों में भारी गिरावट आई है। (There has been a sharp decline in gold prices over the last few months.)

One must distinguish between just 'falling' (girnā) and 'experiencing a decline' (giraavat aanā). While 'girnā' can be accidental and physical (like a person falling), 'giraavat aanā' is almost always used for abstract concepts, statistics, and systemic trends. It is a formal way to speak about negative growth. In news broadcasts, you will hear news anchors saying 'शेयर बाज़ार में गिरावट आई' (The stock market saw a decline) rather than 'बाज़ार गिरा' (The market fell), as the former sounds more professional and analytical.

शिक्षा के स्तर में गिरावट आना समाज के लिए चिंता का विषय है। (The decline in the standard of education is a matter of concern for society.)

The phrase is also deeply embedded in social commentary. Intellectuals often use it to lament the 'moral decline' (नैतिक गिरावट) of the youth or politics. In this sense, it takes on a philosophical weight, suggesting a loss of integrity or character. It is rarely used for temporary, tiny fluctuations; it usually implies a significant or noticeable trend that warrants discussion or intervention.

तापमान में गिरावट आने से ठंड बढ़ गई है। (Cold has increased due to the drop in temperature.)

Register
Formal to Semi-Formal. Used in newspapers, reports, news, and academic discussions.

Using गिरावट आना correctly requires understanding its structure as a subject-verb agreement pair where 'गिरावट' (feminine) is the psychological subject. Even if you are talking about 'prices' (plural), the verb 'aanā' will change based on 'giraavat'. For example, 'कीमतों में गिरावट आई' (A decline came in prices). Here, 'āī' is singular feminine because 'giraavat' is singular feminine.

अगले हफ्ते बाज़ार में गिरावट आ सकती है। (There might be a decline in the market next week.)

In the future tense, you use 'आएगी' (āegī). In the present continuous, 'आ रही है' (ā rahī hai). It is crucial to use the postposition 'में' (meñ - in) to indicate where the decline is happening. You don't say 'Prices declined' directly in the same way as English; you say 'There was a decline in prices'.

Structure 1: [Noun] में गिरावट आना
This is the standard form. Example: 'मुनाफे में गिरावट आना' (Decline in profit).
Structure 2: [Adjective] गिरावट आना
Adding intensity. Example: 'भारी गिरावट आई' (A massive decline occurred).

क्या आपको लगता है कि भ्रष्टाचार में कभी गिरावट आएगी? (Do you think there will ever be a decline in corruption?)

When using this in a causative sense, such as 'The government caused a decline', you would change 'ānā' (to come) to 'lānā' (to bring) -> 'गिरावट लाना'. This is a common mistake for learners. 'Aana' is passive/intransitive, 'Lana' is active/transitive. If the decline just happened, use 'Aana'. If someone made it happen, use 'Lana'.

उसकी सेहत में अचानक गिरावट आई। (There was a sudden decline in his health.)

If you turn on a Hindi news channel like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, you will hear गिरावट आना almost every ten minutes during the business segment. It is the bread and butter of financial reporting. Journalists use it to describe everything from the value of the Rupee against the Dollar to the quarterly GDP growth rates. It sounds authoritative and objective.

The Stock Market (Share Bazaar)
'सेंसेक्स में 500 अंकों की गिरावट आई' (Sensex saw a decline of 500 points). This is a daily headline.
Weather Reports (Mausam Samachar)
'उत्तर भारत में तापमान में गिरावट आने की संभावना है' (There is a possibility of a temperature drop in North India).

डॉलर के मुकाबले रुपये में गिरावट आई है। (The Rupee has declined against the Dollar.)

In documentaries and social critiques, you will hear it used to discuss 'moral values' (नैतिक मूल्यों में गिरावट) or 'cultural standards'. It is a favorite phrase of the older generation when they complain about how things 'aren't what they used to be'. For example, an elderly person might say, 'आजकल के गानों की गुणवत्ता में बहुत गिरावट आ गई है' (There has been a huge decline in the quality of today's songs).

चुनाव के बाद उनकी लोकप्रियता में गिरावट आई। (His popularity declined after the election.)

The most frequent mistake learners make with गिरावट आना is confusing it with the simple verb गिरना (girnā). While they both relate to falling, they are not interchangeable. You can say 'The apple fell' (सेब गिरा), but you cannot say 'The apple experienced a decline' (सेब में गिरावट आई) unless you are talking about the apple's quality or market price as a commodity.

Mistake 1: Wrong Gender Agreement
Saying 'गिरावट आया' (masculine) instead of 'गिरावट आई' (feminine). 'Giraavat' is always feminine.
Mistake 2: Missing the 'Meñ' (in)
Learners often say 'कीमत गिरावट आई' (Price decline came). It must be 'कीमत में गिरावट आई' (Decline came IN the price).

Incorrect: वह सीढ़ियों से गिरावट आई।
Correct: वह सीढ़ियों से गिर गया। (He fell from the stairs.)

Another mistake is using it for people physically falling down. 'Giraavat' refers to a decrease in level, value, or quality, not a physical trip or stumble. Also, avoid using 'Giraavat' for a 'shortage'. If you want to say 'There is a decline in water supply', you can use 'Giraavat', but if there is simply 'less water', use 'Kami' (shortage/lack).

Hindi has several words for 'decline' or 'decrease', and choosing the right one depends on the context and the level of formality you wish to convey.

कमी आना (kamī ānā)
More common in daily speech. It means 'to decrease' or 'to become less'. Use this for things like 'less salt in food' or 'fewer people at a party'.
ह्रास होना (hrās honā)
Very formal/academic. Often used for 'depreciation' in accounting or 'erosion' of values. It is Sanskrit-based.
मंदा आना (mandā ānā)
Specifically used for economic recession or a 'slowdown' in business.

पानी के स्तर में कमी आई है। (The water level has decreased - Simple/General.)

While 'Kami' is general, 'Giraavat' implies a specific 'drop' from a point. Think of 'Kami' as 'shortage' and 'Giraavat' as 'downward movement'. If a student's grades were 90% and now are 70%, that is a 'Giraavat'. If they just don't have enough books, that is a 'Kami'.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The suffix '-āvaṭ' is also found in words like 'Sajaavat' (decoration). It essentially means 'the manner or result of doing [verb]'. So 'Giraavat' is 'the result of falling'.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ɡɪˈɾɑː.ʋəʈ ˈɑː.nɑː/
US /ɡɪˈrɑː.vət ˈɑː.nɑː/
Stress is on the second syllable of 'Giraavat' (raa) and the first syllable of 'Aana'.
هم‌قافیه با
Sajaavat (decoration) Banaavat (structure) Lagaavat (attachment) Thakaavat (tiredness) Rukaavat (obstacle) Likhaavat (handwriting) Dikhaavat (show-off) Khaavat (eating style)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 't' as a soft dental 't' (like in 'thin') instead of a hard retroflex 't'.
  • Making the 'v' sound too much like an English 'v' with teeth on lips.
  • Using masculine verb endings (aaya) instead of feminine (aai).

سطح دشواری

خواندن 3/5

Easy to recognize in newspapers but requires understanding of abstract nouns.

نوشتن 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement with the verb 'aana'.

صحبت کردن 4/5

Natural usage requires moving away from literal English translations.

گوش دادن 3/5

Very common in news, so easy to practice listening for.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

गिरना (To fall) आना (To come) कमी (Less/Reduction) कीमत (Price) तापमान (Temperature)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

बढ़ोत्तरी (Increase) स्थिरता (Stability) उतार-चढ़ाव (Fluctuations) आर्थिक (Economic) सूचकांक (Index)

پیشرفته

ह्रास (Depreciation) अवमूल्यन (Devaluation) पतन (Downfall) मंदी (Recession)

گرامر لازم

Compound Verbs (Sanyukt Kriya)

Giraavat + Aana. The first part is a noun/adjective, the second is a verb that loses its literal meaning.

Feminine Noun Agreement

Giraavat is feminine, so the verb 'aana' becomes 'aai', 'aa rahi hai', 'aaegi'.

Postposition 'Meñ'

Always use 'meñ' (in) after the object that is declining: 'Price MEÑ giraavat'.

Transitive vs Intransitive

'Giraavat Aana' is intransitive (happens by itself). 'Giraavat Lana' is transitive (someone does it).

Adjective Agreement

Adjectives like 'bhari' or 'thodi' must be in feminine form to match 'Giraavat'.

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

आज तापमान में गिरावट आई है।

Today there is a drop in temperature.

Simple past tense (feminine singular).

2

चीनी के दाम में गिरावट आई।

The price of sugar fell.

Subject is feminine 'giraavat'.

3

क्या बाज़ार में गिरावट आई?

Did the market fall?

Interrogative sentence.

4

कल गिरावट आएगी।

There will be a decline tomorrow.

Future tense (feminine singular).

5

भारी गिरावट आई।

A big decline occurred.

'Bhaari' is an adjective modifying 'giraavat'.

6

सोने में गिरावट है।

There is a decline in gold.

Present state using 'hai'.

7

काम में गिरावट मत आने दो।

Don't let the work decline.

Imperative with 'mat'.

8

थोड़ी गिरावट आई।

A little decline occurred.

'Thodi' is feminine to match 'giraavat'.

1

दूध की बिक्री में गिरावट आई है।

There has been a decline in milk sales.

Present perfect tense.

2

अगले महीने गिरावट आ सकती है।

A decline might come next month.

Modal verb 'sakti hai' (possibility).

3

उसकी सेहत में गिरावट आ रही है।

His health is declining.

Present continuous tense.

4

कंप्यूटर की कीमत में गिरावट आएगी।

The price of computers will fall.

Future tense.

5

खेल के स्तर में गिरावट आई है।

The standard of the game has declined.

Abstract noun 'star' (level).

6

बारिश के कारण गिरावट आई।

The decline was due to rain.

Reasoning using 'ke kaaran'.

7

मुनाफे में भारी गिरावट आई।

There was a heavy decline in profit.

Business context.

8

क्या इसमें और गिरावट आएगी?

Will there be more decline in this?

Using 'aur' for 'more'.

1

शहर की हवा की गुणवत्ता में गिरावट आई है।

The air quality of the city has declined.

Complex noun phrase.

2

पिछले साल के मुकाबले इस साल गिरावट आई।

Compared to last year, there was a decline this year.

Comparison using 'ke muqable'.

3

अगर मेहनत नहीं करोगे, तो अंकों में गिरावट आएगी।

If you don't work hard, your marks will decline.

Conditional sentence (if-then).

4

उत्पादन में गिरावट आने से महंगाई बढ़ गई।

Inflation increased because of the decline in production.

Causal link using 'ane se'.

5

शेयर बाज़ार में अचानक गिरावट आ गई।

The stock market suddenly saw a decline.

Adverb 'achanak'.

6

नैतिक मूल्यों में गिरावट आना चिंताजनक है।

The decline in moral values is worrying.

Gerundial use of the verb.

7

डॉलर के मुकाबले रुपये में गिरावट दर्ज की गई।

A decline was recorded in the Rupee against the Dollar.

Passive-like construction 'darj ki gayi'.

8

क्या आपको लगता है कि अपराध में गिरावट आएगी?

Do you think there will be a decline in crime?

Complex question structure.

1

आर्थिक मंदी के कारण निर्यात में गिरावट आई है।

Exports have declined due to the economic recession.

Economic terminology.

2

शिक्षा की गुणवत्ता में गिरावट आने के कई कारण हैं।

There are many reasons for the decline in the quality of education.

Plurality of reasons.

3

सरकार को इस गिरावट को रोकने के लिए कदम उठाने चाहिए।

The government should take steps to stop this decline.

Modal verb 'chahiye' (should).

4

पर्यटकों की संख्या में निरंतर गिरावट आ रही है।

The number of tourists is continuously declining.

Adverb 'nirantar'.

5

तकनीकी खराबी की वजह से उत्पादन में गिरावट आई।

Production declined because of a technical glitch.

Technical context.

6

इस गिरावट के बावजूद हम हार नहीं मानेंगे।

Despite this decline, we will not give up.

Postposition 'ke baavjood'.

7

वैश्विक बाज़ार में तेल की कीमतों में गिरावट आई है।

Oil prices have declined in the global market.

Global context.

8

उनकी लोकप्रियता में आई गिरावट का मुख्य कारण उनका व्यवहार है।

The main reason for the decline in his popularity is his behavior.

Relative clause 'aai giraavat'.

1

समाज के भाषाई मानकों में एक क्रमिक गिरावट आई है।

There has been a gradual decline in the linguistic standards of society.

Sophisticated vocabulary 'kramik' (gradual).

2

लोकतांत्रिक संस्थाओं की स्वायत्तता में गिरावट आना एक गंभीर संकेत है।

The decline in the autonomy of democratic institutions is a serious sign.

Political/Academic register.

3

साहित्यिक रुचि में गिरावट आने से गंभीर लेखन कम हो गया है।

Serious writing has decreased due to the decline in literary interest.

Cultural critique.

4

क्या यह गिरावट केवल अस्थायी है या यह एक दीर्घकालिक प्रवृत्ति है?

Is this decline merely temporary or is it a long-term trend?

Analytical questioning.

5

पर्यावरण के संतुलन में आई गिरावट को अब अनदेखा नहीं किया जा सकता।

The decline in environmental balance can no longer be ignored.

Passive voice 'kiya ja sakta'.

6

पारंपरिक कला रूपों की लोकप्रियता में गिरावट आना दुखद है।

It is sad that the popularity of traditional art forms is declining.

Emotional evaluation.

7

निवेशकों के विश्वास में गिरावट आने से बाज़ार अस्थिर हो गया है।

The market has become unstable due to the decline in investors' confidence.

Business psychology.

8

इस क्षेत्र के भूजल स्तर में चिंताजनक गिरावट दर्ज की गई है।

A worrying decline in the groundwater level of this region has been recorded.

Scientific/Environmental context.

1

सभ्यता के नैतिक तंतुओं में गिरावट आना किसी भी साम्राज्य के पतन का अग्रदूत होता है।

A decline in the moral fabric of a civilization is a precursor to the fall of any empire.

Philosophical register.

2

बौद्धिक विमर्श की गुणवत्ता में आई गिरावट ने लोकलुभावनवाद को बढ़ावा दिया है।

The decline in the quality of intellectual discourse has fueled populism.

Political science terminology.

3

पारिस्थितिक तंत्र में गिरावट आने की गति मानव हस्तक्षेप के कारण तीव्र हुई है।

The pace of decline in the ecosystem has accelerated due to human intervention.

Scientific precision.

4

क्या हम मूल्यों में आई इस गिरावट को केवल आधुनिकता का परिणाम मान सकते हैं?

Can we consider this decline in values merely as a consequence of modernity?

Rhetorical question.

5

संस्थागत ईमानदारी में गिरावट आने से जनता का भरोसा डगमगा गया है।

Public trust has been shaken by the decline in institutional integrity.

Advanced abstract nouns.

6

कलात्मक मौलिकता में आई गिरावट व्यावसायिक दबावों का सीधा परिणाम है।

The decline in artistic originality is a direct result of commercial pressures.

Sociological analysis.

7

वैश्विक शांति सूचकांक में गिरावट आना मानवता के लिए एक चेतावनी है।

A decline in the Global Peace Index is a warning for humanity.

Global metrics.

8

इस दार्शनिक गिरावट ने समाज के सामूहिक विवेक को अंधकार में धकेल दिया है।

This philosophical decline has pushed the collective conscience of society into darkness.

Metaphorical language.

مترادف‌ها

कमी आना ह्रास होना नीचे गिरना मंदा आना घट जाना पतन होना अवमूल्यन होना क्षय होना

متضادها

उछाल आना वृद्धि होना सुधार आना बढ़ोत्तरी होना

ترکیب‌های رایج

भारी गिरावट
मामूली गिरावट
निरंतर गिरावट
अचानक गिरावट
दर्ज की गई गिरावट
ऐतिहासिक गिरावट
कीमतों में गिरावट
गुणवत्ता में गिरावट
स्तर में गिरावट
नैतिक गिरावट

عبارات رایج

गिरावट का दौर

— A period or phase of decline.

अर्थव्यवस्था गिरावट के दौर से गुज़र रही है।

गिरावट को रोकना

— To stop or arrest the decline.

हमें इस गिरावट को रोकना होगा।

गिरावट की वजह

— The reason for the decline.

गिरावट की मुख्य वजह क्या है?

गिरावट की संभावना

— Possibility of a decline.

कल गिरावट की संभावना है।

गिरावट का सिलसिला

— A series or chain of declines.

गिरावट का सिलसिला थम नहीं रहा।

भारी गिरावट के संकेत

— Signs of a heavy decline.

बाज़ार में भारी गिरावट के संकेत हैं।

गिरावट की आशंका

— Fear or apprehension of a decline.

किसानों को मुनाफे में गिरावट की आशंका है।

गिरावट के बावजूद

— Despite the decline.

गिरावट के बावजूद कंपनी खुश है।

गिरावट का असर

— The impact of the decline.

इस गिरावट का असर सब पर पड़ेगा।

गिरावट की दर

— The rate of decline.

गिरावट की दर बहुत तेज़ है।

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गिरावट आना vs गिरना

Girna is a physical fall (like a ball falling). Giraavat Aana is a statistical or qualitative decline.

गिरावट आना vs कमी

Kami means 'shortage' or 'lack'. Giraavat means the 'process of going down'.

गिरावट आना vs घाटा

Ghaata specifically means a 'financial loss' or 'deficit', whereas Giraavat is the 'drop' in value.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"औंधे मुँह गिरना"

— To fall flat on one's face; used for a sudden, embarrassing decline.

नई फिल्म बॉक्स ऑफिस पर औंधे मुँह गिरी।

Informal/Idiomatic
"साख गिरना"

— Loss of reputation or creditworthiness.

घोटाले के बाद कंपनी की साख गिर गई।

Formal
"ज़मीन पर आना"

— To come down to earth; a sharp decline from a high position.

अहंकारी राजा अंत में ज़मीन पर आ गया।

Literary
"दिन गिरना"

— To face bad days or a decline in fortune.

गरीबी में उसके दिन गिर गए हैं।

Colloquial
"नज़रों में गिरना"

— To fall in someone's estimation/respect.

झूठ बोलने के बाद वह मेरी नज़रों में गिर गया।

Social
"बाज़ार ठंडा होना"

— A decline in market activity.

त्योहार के बाद बाज़ार ठंडा हो गया है।

Business
"ग्राफ नीचे जाना"

— The graph going down; a metaphor for decline.

उसकी परफॉरमेंस का ग्राफ नीचे जा रहा है।

Modern/Professional
"पारा गिरना"

— The mercury falling; temperature drop.

आज शहर का पारा गिर गया है।

Weather
"कीमतें आसमान से ज़मीन पर आना"

— Prices falling from the sky to the ground (huge drop).

सेल में कीमतें आसमान से ज़मीन पर आ गईं।

Exaggerated
"कंधे झुकना"

— Shoulders drooping; symbolic of a decline in spirit or power.

हार के बाद उसके कंधे झुक गए।

Poetic

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गिरावट आना vs गिरना

Both involve the root 'Gir'.

Girna is for physical objects or people falling. Giraavat Aana is for abstract levels or prices.

बच्चा गिर गया (The child fell). कीमतों में गिरावट आई (Prices declined).

गिरावट आना vs कमी

Both mean something is less.

Kami is a state of being less (shortage). Giraavat is the movement of going from high to low.

पानी की कमी है (There is a shortage of water). पानी के स्तर में गिरावट आई (The water level dropped).

गिरावट आना vs उतार

Both mean 'down'.

Utaar is often used for 'coming down' a slope or the 'ebb' of a tide. Giraavat is more clinical/statistical.

नदी में उतार है (The river is receding).

गिरावट आना vs मंदा

Both used in business.

Manda means a slow market or recession. Giraavat is the actual drop in numbers.

बाज़ार में मंदा है (The market is slow).

गिरावट आना vs पतन

Both mean a fall.

Patan is much stronger, meaning 'downfall' or 'collapse' (e.g., of a kingdom). Giraavat is a 'decline'.

उसका पतन निश्चित है (His downfall is certain).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A2

[Subject] में गिरावट आई।

दाम में गिरावट आई।

B1

[Subject] में [Adjective] गिरावट आई है।

मुनाफे में भारी गिरावट आई है।

B1

[Subject] में गिरावट आने से [Result] हुआ।

तापमान में गिरावट आने से ठंड बढ़ गई।

B2

[Subject] में गिरावट के मुख्य कारण [Reason] हैं।

बिक्री में गिरावट के मुख्य कारण विज्ञापन की कमी हैं।

B2

क्या [Subject] में और गिरावट आएगी?

क्या शेयर बाज़ार में और गिरावट आएगी?

C1

[Abstract Noun] में आई गिरावट चिंताजनक है।

शिक्षा में आई गिरावट चिंताजनक है।

C1

गिरावट के बावजूद, [Positive Statement]।

गिरावट के बावजूद, हम विकास कर रहे हैं।

C2

[Subject] में गिरावट [Noun] का अग्रदूत है।

नैतिकता में गिरावट सभ्यता के पतन का अग्रदूत है।

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

गिरना (Falling)
गिरावट (Decline)
गिराव (Fall/Slope)

فعل‌ها

गिरना (To fall)
गिराना (To make fall/drop)
गिर पड़ना (To fall down suddenly)

صفت‌ها

गिरा हुआ (Fallen/Degraded)
गिरता हुआ (Falling)

مرتبط

कमी (Reduction)
ह्रास (Depreciation)
नुकसान (Loss)
मंदा (Slowdown)
घाटा (Deficit)

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in news, business, and formal writing.

اشتباهات رایج
  • कीमत गिरावट आई (Keemat giraavat aai) कीमत में गिरावट आई (Keemat meñ giraavat aai)

    You must use the postposition 'meñ' (in) to show where the decline happened.

  • गिरावट आया (Giraavat aaya) गिरावट आई (Giraavat aai)

    Giraavat is feminine, so the verb must be 'aai'.

  • वह कुर्सी से गिरावट आया (Vah kursi se giraavat aaya) वह कुर्सी से गिर गया (Vah kursi se gir gaya)

    Do not use 'Giraavat' for physical falls. Use 'Girna'.

  • बहुत गिरावट (Bahut giraavat) भारी गिरावट (Bhaari giraavat)

    While 'bahut' is okay, 'bhari' (heavy) is the much more natural collocation for a large decline.

  • गिरावट करना (Giraavat karna) गिरावट लाना (Giraavat lana)

    To cause a decline, use 'Lana' (to bring), not 'Karna' (to do).

نکات

Gender Agreement

Always treat 'Giraavat' as feminine. If you use an adjective with it, it must be feminine: 'Bhari' (not bhara), 'Thodi' (not thoda).

Pair with 'Meñ'

Remember the pattern: [Thing] + में + गिरावट + आना. Without 'meñ', the sentence will sound broken.

News Style

To sound like a news anchor, use the phrase 'Giraavat darj ki gayi' (A decline was recorded).

Weather Usage

When the temperature drops, always use 'Taapmaan mein giraavat'. It is the most natural way to describe it.

Market Trends

In business, use 'Giraavat' for the 'drop' and 'Manda' for the 'recession' that follows.

Avoid Repetition

If you have already used 'Giraavat', use 'Kami' or 'Ghaat' in the next sentence to keep your writing interesting.

Catch the Verb

Listen for the 'āī' sound at the end of sentences in news reports; it often signals that a decline has occurred.

Root Connection

Connect it to 'Girna' (to fall). If you know 'Girna', you already know the core of 'Giraavat'.

Moral Decline

Use 'Naitik Giraavat' when discussing social issues; it is a very powerful and common collocation.

Daily Observation

Look at a graph today and describe it in Hindi using 'Giraavat aai' or 'Vriddhi hui'.

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روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Giraavat' as 'Gravity'. Gravity makes things 'Gir' (fall). So, 'Giraavat' is the 'Gravity-effect' on prices or quality—it pulls them down.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a red arrow pointing down on a stock market screen. The arrow is 'coming' (aana) down. That movement is 'Giraavat Aana'.

شبکه واژگان

Market Price Temperature Quality Values Numbers Statistics Trend

چالش

Try to use 'Giraavat Aana' in three different ways today: once for the weather, once for a price you saw, and once for a skill you are practicing.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Hindi verb 'गिरना' (girnā), which traces back to the Sanskrit root 'गॄ' (gṝ) or 'गिरात' (girati) meaning to swallow or to cast down. The suffix '-āvaṭ' is a common Hindi suffix used to turn verbs into abstract nouns representing a state or result.

معنای اصلی: The state of having fallen or the process of falling.

Indo-Aryan

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when using 'Giraavat' for people. Saying someone's 'level' has declined can be very insulting as it implies a loss of character.

English speakers often say 'The prices fell'. In Hindi, we prefer 'A decline came in prices'. This indirect phrasing is more common in formal Hindi.

Used frequently in 'The Economic Times (Hindi)' Common in political speeches by leaders like Narendra Modi regarding inflation. Heard in the movie 'Guru' during scenes involving the stock market.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Economics

  • सेंसेक्स में गिरावट
  • जीडीपी में गिरावट
  • मुद्रास्फीति में गिरावट
  • मुनाफे में गिरावट

Weather

  • पारे में गिरावट
  • गर्मी में गिरावट
  • बारिश में गिरावट
  • नमी में गिरावट

Education/Work

  • प्रदर्शन में गिरावट
  • अंकों में गिरावट
  • गुणवत्ता में गिरावट
  • रुचि में गिरावट

Health

  • ब्लड प्रेशर में गिरावट
  • वजन में गिरावट
  • सेहत में गिरावट
  • ऊर्जा में गिरावट

Society

  • मूल्यों में गिरावट
  • मानकों में गिरावट
  • लोकप्रियता में गिरावट
  • विश्वास में गिरावट

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"क्या आपको लगता है कि आज बाज़ार में गिरावट आएगी?"

"आपके शहर में तापमान में कितनी गिरावट आई है?"

"क्या सोशल मीडिया की वजह से पढ़ाई की गुणवत्ता में गिरावट आई है?"

"सोने की कीमतों में गिरावट आने पर क्या हमें निवेश करना चाहिए?"

"क्या राजनीति के स्तर में गिरावट आना एक वैश्विक समस्या है?"

موضوعات نگارش

लिखिए कि जब आपकी परफॉरमेंस में गिरावट आती है, तो आप कैसा महसूस करते हैं और उसे सुधारने के लिए क्या करते हैं।

क्या आपने हाल ही में किसी चीज़ की कीमत में भारी गिरावट देखी है? उसके बारे में विस्तार से लिखिए।

समाज में नैतिक मूल्यों में गिरावट आने के मुख्य कारण क्या हो सकते हैं? अपने विचार साझा करें।

अगर आपके शहर के प्रदूषण स्तर में गिरावट आ जाए, तो आपका जीवन कैसे बदल जाएगा?

एक रिपोर्ट लिखिए जिसमें पिछले साल के मुकाबले इस साल के मुनाफे में आई गिरावट का विश्लेषण हो।

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is always feminine. This is the most important thing to remember for grammar. You must use 'aai' or 'aa rahi hai' with it. Example: 'Giraavat aai hai'.

No. For a person tripping or falling down, use 'Girna'. 'Giraavat' is for abstract things like prices, grades, or quality.

Think of 'Giraavat' as a 'drop' (movement) and 'Kami' as a 'shortage' (state). If you have 5 apples instead of 10, that's a 'Kami'. If the price went from $10 to $5, that's a 'Giraavat'.

Use the adjective 'भारी' (bhari) or 'तेज़' (tez). 'Bhari giraavat' is the most common way to say a significant or sharp decline.

Yes, but usually when talking about serious topics like the economy, weather, or someone's health. For simple things like 'less salt', use 'kam'.

While 'Giraavat hona' is occasionally heard, 'Giraavat aana' is the standard idiomatic compound verb in Hindi.

The most common opposite is 'Uchhaal' (jump/surge) for prices, or 'Vriddhi' (increase) for general numbers.

Not directly. You wouldn't say 'my happiness declined' using this. It is mostly for measurable or observable standards.

It becomes 'आएगी' (āegī). Example: 'Dām meñ giraavat āegī' (Prices will decline).

It is neutral to formal. It is the standard word used in news and newspapers, but also used by educated speakers in daily life.

خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال

writing

Write a sentence about a drop in temperature using 'गिरावट आई'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'There has been a heavy decline in the stock market.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'गिरावट आना' to describe someone's health.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a formal sentence about profit decline.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Explain why 'moral decline' is bad in one Hindi sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'We should stop this decline.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a future tense sentence about computer prices.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use the word 'निरंतर' (continuous) with 'गिरावट'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Describe a slight decline in sales.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a question asking if there will be a decline.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'A decline was recorded in the Rupee.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'गिरावट आने से' in a sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Describe the decline in the quality of education.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'There is no decline in his popularity.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence about water levels.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'भारी गिरावट' in a sentence about gold.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Due to recession, exports declined.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write about a decline in marks/grades.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The possibility of decline is low.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'गिरावट' in a sentence about air pollution.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'There is a drop in temperature today.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Prices fell suddenly.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'The stock market declined by 200 points.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Don't let your grades decline.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'There is a heavy decline in gold prices.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'His popularity is declining.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Why is there a decline in quality?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'There might be a decline tomorrow.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'A decline was recorded last year.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I am worried about the moral decline.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Production has decreased significantly.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Inflation fell after the new policy.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'Is there any decline in crime?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'The water level is dropping continuously.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'There is a slight decline in temperature.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'Exports declined due to the war.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'We need to stop this decline.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'The standard of movies has declined.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'There will be a decline in the future.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say: 'The Rupee declined against the Dollar.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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listening

Listen and identify the metric: 'Sensex mein 1000 anko ki bhari giraavat aai.'

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Listen and identify the adjective: 'Taapmaan mein maamuli giraavat darj ki gayi.'

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Listen and identify the cause: 'Mandi ke kaaran naitik muliyo mein giraavat aai.'

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listening

Listen and identify the time: 'Kal giraavat aane ki sambhavna hai.'

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Listen and identify the object: 'Sone ke daam mein giraavat aai.'

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listening

Listen for the verb tense: 'Giraavat aa rahi hai.'

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listening

Listen for the verb tense: 'Giraavat aai thi.'

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listening

Listen for the amount: 'Das pratishat ki giraavat aai.'

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listening

Listen for the location: 'Dilli ke taapmaan mein giraavat aai.'

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listening

Listen for the reason: 'Baarish se giraavat aai.'

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Listen for the tone: 'Kya giraavat aayegi?'

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listening

Listen for the warning: 'Giraavat mat aane do.'

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listening

Listen for the subject: 'Khel ke star mein giraavat aai.'

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listening

Listen for the comparison: 'Pichle saal ke muqable giraavat aai.'

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listening

Listen for the result: 'Giraavat se nuksaan hua.'

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