खौफ खाना در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Khauf Khana means to be intensely afraid or terrified, carrying more emotional weight than the basic word 'Darna'.
- It is a compound verb where 'Khauf' is terror and 'Khana' is the verb, used with the preposition 'se'.
- Commonly heard in movies, news, and formal literature to describe intimidation, respect-filled fear, or serious threats.
- It conjugates based on the subject's gender and number, and is reserved for significant, rather than trivial, fears.
The Hindi expression खौफ खाना (Khauf Khana) is a powerful compound verb used to describe an intense sense of fear, terror, or dread. While the basic word for 'to fear' in Hindi is 'डरना' (Darna), 'खौफ खाना' carries a much heavier emotional weight. It is not merely being 'afraid' of a small insect; it is the kind of fear that shakes one's soul or commands deep respect and intimidation. The word 'Khauf' (खौफ) has its roots in Arabic, meaning 'fear' or 'terror', and when combined with the verb 'Khana' (to eat), it creates a metaphorical sense of 'consuming' or 'experiencing' fear internally. This expression is frequently used in literature, high-stakes political discourse, and cinematic dialogues to emphasize a person's dominance or a situation's gravity.
- Literal Meaning
- To eat fear; though in practice, it means to be deeply struck by terror or to stand in awe-filled fear of someone or something.
- Emotional Register
- High intensity. It implies a sense of powerlessness or profound respect for the source of fear. It is often used to describe how a population might feel toward a tyrant or how a criminal might feel toward the law.
- Social Nuance
- Using this phrase suggests a certain level of poetic or dramatic flair. It is more common in North Indian dialects where Persian and Arabic influences (Hindustani) are strong.
दुश्मन मेरी ताकत से खौफ खाता है। (The enemy is terrified of my strength.)
In daily life, you might hear this when someone describes a strict teacher, a formidable boss, or a dangerous neighborhood. It is rarely used for trivial things. For example, you wouldn't usually say you 'khauf khana' from a rainy day unless the rain is catastrophic and life-threatening. It is about the psychological impact of a threat. When you use this phrase, you are acknowledging that the object of fear has a certain power over the subject.
वह अंधेरे से खौफ खाता था। (He used to be terrified of the darkness.)
Culturally, this phrase appears in many Bollywood 'dialogues'. A villain might boast that the whole city 'khauf khata' of his name. This establishes his character as someone who commands terror. Conversely, a hero might say he 'khauf nahi khata' (does not fear) anyone but God, signifying his bravery and moral uprightness. Understanding this phrase helps a learner grasp the difference between simple fear and deep, impactful terror.
पूरा शहर उस गुंडे के नाम से खौफ खाता है। (The entire city is terrified by that thug's name.)
- Common Subjects
- People, animals, supernatural entities, consequences, or abstract concepts like 'the future' or 'death'.
हमें कानून से खौफ खाना चाहिए। (We should be afraid/respectful of the law.)
क्या तुम अपनी गलतियों से खौफ नहीं खाते? (Do you not fear your own mistakes?)
Using खौफ खाना correctly requires understanding how 'Khana' conjugates according to the subject's gender, number, and the sentence tense. The word 'Khauf' remains static as a noun, while 'Khana' acts as the functional verb. It follows the standard Hindi verb conjugation rules. Whether you are speaking in the present, past, or future, the focus is on who is feeling the fear and what they are fearing from.
- Grammar Structure
- [Subject] + [Object/Source] + से (se) + खौफ + [Conjugated 'Khana'].
- Present Tense
- For a male: 'खाता है' (khata hai). For a female: 'खाती है' (khati hai). For plural: 'खाते हैं' (khate hain).
- Past Tense
- In the simple past, if the verb is used transitively, it might change, but here 'Khauf Khana' often functions as an intransitive state of being. Example: 'उसने खौफ खाया' (He felt terror).
बच्चे शोर से खौफ खा रहे हैं। (The children are being terrified by the noise.)
One important aspect is the use of 'Se' (से). In English, we say 'fear something', but in Hindi, we 'fear FROM something'. This is a common hurdle for English speakers. Think of it as 'receiving fear from a source'. When you say 'Main usse khauf khata hoon', you are literally saying 'I eat fear from him'. This helps in remembering the prepositional requirement.
वह किसी से खौफ नहीं खाती। (She is not afraid of anyone.)
In formal writing, you might see this phrase used to describe the atmosphere of a place. For example, 'पूरे गाँव में खौफ छाया हुआ था' (Terror was spread across the whole village). While this uses 'Chhaya' instead of 'Khana', 'Khana' is the active verb used when individuals or groups are experiencing that terror. It is more personal and direct.
लोग पुलिस के आने से खौफ खा गए। (People got terrified by the police's arrival.)
- Future Tense
- 'खाएगा' (khayega - masc. sing.), 'खाएगी' (khayegi - fem. sing.), 'खाएंगे' (khayenge - plural). Example: 'वह परिणाम से खौफ खाएगा' (He will be terrified of the result).
अगर तुम सच नहीं बोलोगे, तो तुम हमेशा खौफ खाओगे। (If you don't tell the truth, you will always be afraid.)
उसकी आँखों में देख कर कोई भी खौफ खा सकता है। (Anyone can feel terror looking into his eyes.)
While 'खौफ खाना' is common, it is not something you would use to describe a child's fear of a small bug. It is found in contexts where the fear is significant or even existential. You will encounter this phrase most frequently in news reports concerning crime, political instability, or natural disasters. For instance, a news anchor might say, 'The public is terrified of the rising crime rates' (जनता अपराध की बढ़ती दरों से खौफ खा रही है).
- In Cinema and Literature
- Bollywood movies are a prime source. Villains use it to boast, and heroes use it to show their lack of fear. In literature, it’s used to describe a character's internal turmoil or the oppressive atmosphere of a setting.
- In Religious and Philosophical Contexts
- It is often used in the context of 'fearing God' (ईश्वर से खौफ खाना). This doesn't just mean being scared of punishment, but also having a profound awe and respect for divine power.
इंसान को अपने बुरे कर्मों से खौफ खाना चाहिए। (A human should fear their own bad deeds.)
In everyday conversation, if someone uses 'खौफ खाना', they are likely being very serious or slightly dramatic. If a friend says they 'khauf khate' of their father, they aren't just saying they are nervous; they are implying a very strict, perhaps intimidating relationship. It’s also used in sports to describe a player who is so good that the opponents are intimidated before the game even starts.
दुनिया की बड़ी टीमें उस बल्लेबाज से खौफ खाती थीं। (The world's big teams used to be terrified of that batsman.)
Furthermore, in legal or formal warnings, you might see this used to instill a sense of the consequences of breaking rules. It serves to remind people that the power of the state or the law is something to be respected. In historical accounts, it is used to describe the terror spread by invading armies or tyrannical rulers, helping to paint a vivid picture of the atmosphere of the time.
उस तानाशाह के राज में हर कोई खौफ खाता था। (Everyone lived in terror during that dictator's reign.)
- News Headlines
- 'बाढ़ के खतरे से गाँव वाले खौफ में' (Villagers in terror of the flood threat) - though here 'Khauf mein' is used, it stems from the same root.
आतंकवाद से पूरी दुनिया खौफ खाती है। (The whole world is terrified of terrorism.)
क्या तुम मौत से खौफ खाते हो? (Are you afraid of death?)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make when using खौफ खाना is confusing it with the simpler verb 'डरना' (Darna). While they both mean 'to fear', they are not always interchangeable. Using 'खौफ खाना' for trivial situations can make you sound overly dramatic or even comical. For example, saying 'I am terrified of this spicy food' using 'Khauf Khana' would sound very strange to a native speaker unless you were trying to be funny.
- Mistake 1: Wrong Preposition
- Using 'को' (ko) or 'का' (ka) instead of 'से' (se). You do not 'fear the tiger' (tiger ko khauf khana); you 'fear FROM the tiger' (tiger se khauf khana).
- Mistake 2: Gender Agreement
- Forgetting that 'Khana' must change based on the speaker's gender. A woman must say 'Main khauf khati hoon', not 'khata hoon'.
Incorrect: वह शेर को खौफ खाता है।
Correct: वह शेर से खौफ खाता है।
Another mistake is using 'Khauf' as a verb directly. 'Khauf' is a noun. You cannot say 'Main khauf hoon' to mean 'I am afraid'. You must use a supporting verb like 'Khana' (to experience fear) or 'Hona' (to be in a state of terror). Similarly, learners sometimes confuse 'Khauf Khana' with 'Darr Lagna'. 'Darr Lagna' is more about the sensation of fear happening to you, while 'Khauf Khana' is more about your active state of being intimidated.
Incorrect: मुझे खौफ खाता है। (Me fears)
Correct: मैं खौफ खाता हूँ। (I fear)
Finally, avoid overusing this phrase in casual settings. If you are just a little worried about being late for a movie, 'Darna' or 'Chinta Hona' (to be worried) is much more appropriate. Save 'Khauf Khana' for when you are describing a villain in a story, a truly dangerous situation, or a deep, respectful fear of an authority figure or a higher power.
Incorrect: मैं बारिश से खौफ खाता हूँ। (Too dramatic for a light rain)
Correct: मुझे बारिश से डर लगता है। (Appropriate for general fear)
- Common Confusion
- People often confuse 'Khauf' (Terror) with 'Khaof' (a misspelling). Ensure you use the correct 'Kh' sound (ख) which is aspirated.
वह अपनी परछाईं से भी खौफ खाने लगा है। (He has started to fear even his own shadow - used to show extreme paranoia.)
पूरा शहर इस बीमारी से खौफ खा रहा था। (The entire city was living in terror of this disease.)
Hindi has a rich vocabulary for fear, ranging from mild worry to absolute terror. Understanding where खौफ खाना fits in this spectrum is key to sounding like a native. While 'Khauf' is intense and slightly formal/literary, other words might be better suited for different contexts. Let's compare some of the most common alternatives.
- डरना (Darna)
- The most common word for 'to fear'. It is neutral and can be used for anything from a spider to a ghost. It is less intense than 'Khauf Khana'.
- भयभीत होना (Bhaybhit Hona)
- A more formal, Sanskrit-rooted term for 'to be frightened'. It is often used in news writing and formal literature. It is similar in intensity to 'Khauf Khana' but sounds more 'pure Hindi' (Tatsam) whereas 'Khauf' is Perso-Arabic.
- सहम जाना (Saham Jana)
- To be startled or to shrink in fear. This describes the physical reaction of being scared, like flinching or becoming quiet due to fear.
वह अचानक हुई आवाज़ से सहम गई। (She was startled/shrunk in fear by the sudden noise.)
When you want to describe a state of constant terror, you might use 'दहशत' (Dahshat). For example, 'दहशत फैलना' (Terror spreading). While 'Khauf Khana' is an action/state of a person, 'Dahshat' is often used to describe the atmosphere of a place. Another interesting word is 'घबराना' (Ghabrana), which means to be nervous or anxious. This is much lighter than 'Khauf Khana' and is used when you are worried about an interview or a test.
वह परीक्षा के नाम से घबराता है। (He gets nervous at the mention of exams.)
There is also the phrase 'थर-थर काँपना' (Thar-thar kaanpna), which means 'to tremble with fear'. This is more descriptive of the physical state. If you say 'He was trembling with fear', you would say 'वह खौफ से थर-थर काँप रहा था'. Here, 'Khauf' acts as the cause of the trembling. Using these words together creates a very vivid and powerful image of someone's state of mind.
शेर की दहाड़ सुनकर शिकारी भी खौफ खा गया। (Even the hunter felt terror upon hearing the lion's roar.)
- आतंकित (Aatankit)
- Meaning 'terrorized'. This is used when an external force is actively spreading fear. Example: 'आतंकित जनता' (A terrorized public).
उसके चेहरे पर खौफ साफ़ दिख रहा था। (Terror was clearly visible on his face.)
हवाओं की सरसराहट से भी वह खौफ खाती थी। (She used to be terrified even by the rustling of the winds.)
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
Using 'Khana' (to eat) with nouns to form verbs is very common in Hindi. You don't just 'eat food'; you can 'eat air' (hawa khana - to take a walk), 'eat دھوखा' (dhokha khana - to be cheated), and 'eat fear'!
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'Kh' as a simple 'K' (without the breath).
- Pronouncing 'Khana' with a short 'a' (like 'khuna').
- Confusing the 'au' sound with 'o' (like 'khof').
سطح دشواری
Recognizing the compound verb is usually easy for intermediate learners.
Requires correct conjugation and the use of the 'se' postposition.
Natural usage requires understanding the emotional intensity/register.
Common in media, so it's frequently heard.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Conjunct Verbs with 'Khana'
Dhokha khana (to be cheated), Hawa khana (to take air/stroll).
Ablative Case with 'Se'
Used with verbs of fearing, starting, or separating: 'Sher se darna'.
Verb Agreement with Subject
Main (fem) khati hoon vs. Main (masc) khata hoon.
Habitual Aspect in Past
Log khauf khate the (People used to fear).
Modal Verbs with Conjunct Verbs
Khauf kha sakta hai (Can be terrified).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
मैं शेर से खौफ खाता हूँ।
I am terrified of the lion.
Uses 'se' to indicate the source of fear.
बच्चा अंधेरे से खौफ खाता है।
The child is terrified of the dark.
Present tense singular masculine conjugation 'khata hai'.
क्या तुम मुझसे खौफ खाते हो?
Are you terrified of me?
Interrogative sentence structure.
वह आग से खौफ खाती है।
She is terrified of fire.
Present tense singular feminine conjugation 'khati hai'.
हम पुलिस से खौफ खाते हैं।
We are terrified of the police.
Present tense plural conjugation 'khate hain'.
खौफ मत खाओ!
Don't be afraid!
Imperative (command) form with 'mat'.
वे शोर से खौफ खाते हैं।
They are terrified of the noise.
Plural subject with 'khate hain'.
माँ बिजली से खौफ खाती है।
Mother is terrified of lightning.
Feminine subject 'Maa' with 'khati hai'.
कल उसने खौफ खाया था।
He was terrified yesterday.
Past tense 'khaya tha'.
अगर तुम वहाँ जाओगे, तो खौफ खाओगे।
If you go there, you will be terrified.
Future tense 'khayoge' in a conditional sentence.
वह अपनी गलती से खौफ खा रही थी।
She was being terrified by her mistake.
Past continuous 'khau rahi thi'.
लोग उस गुंडे के नाम से खौफ खाते थे।
People used to be terrified of that thug's name.
Past habitual 'khate the'.
मैं अब किसी से खौफ नहीं खाता।
I am not terrified of anyone anymore.
Negative present tense 'khata nahi'.
क्या वे परिणाम से खौफ खाएंगे?
Will they be terrified of the result?
Future tense plural 'khayenge'.
वह अजनबियों से खौफ खाती है।
She is terrified of strangers.
Present tense feminine 'khati hai'.
हमने उस रात बहुत खौफ खाया।
We felt a lot of terror that night.
Simple past 'khaya'.
पूरा शहर उस बीमारी से खौफ खा रहा है।
The entire city is living in terror of that disease.
Present continuous 'khau raha hai' applied to a collective noun.
ईश्वर से खौफ खाना ही ज्ञान की शुरुआत है।
Fearing God is the beginning of wisdom.
Gerundial use of the verb phrase.
वह अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों से खौफ खाने लगा है।
He has started to be terrified of his responsibilities.
Inceptive compound 'khau ne laga hai' (started to fear).
क्या समाज बदलाव से खौफ खाता है?
Does society fear change?
Abstract subject 'Samaj' (society).
अपराधी कानून की ताकत से खौफ खाते हैं।
Criminals are terrified of the power of the law.
Plural subject 'Apradhi' (criminals).
तुम्हें सच बोलने से खौफ नहीं खाना चाहिए।
You should not be afraid of telling the truth.
Use of 'chahiye' (should) with the verb.
वह मौत से खौफ नहीं खाता क्योंकि वह साहसी है।
He does not fear death because he is brave.
Causal sentence with 'kyunki' (because).
लोग अक्सर अनजानी चीज़ों से खौफ खाते हैं।
People often fear unknown things.
Use of the adverb 'aksar' (often).
तानाशाह के शासन में हर नागरिक खौफ खाता था।
Every citizen lived in terror under the dictator's rule.
Historical context with 'khata tha'.
असफलता से खौफ खाना प्रगति में बाधा डालता है।
Fearing failure hinders progress.
Abstract concept as the source of fear.
वह अपनी ही परछाईं से खौफ खाने लगा था।
He had started to fear even his own shadow.
Metaphorical use for paranoia.
दुनिया परमाणु युद्ध के खतरे से खौफ खाती है।
The world is terrified of the threat of nuclear war.
Global/Political context.
उसकी आँखों में एक ऐसा खौफ था जिसे कोई नहीं भूल सकता।
There was such a terror in his eyes that no one could forget.
Using 'Khauf' as a noun within a descriptive sentence.
क्या तुम अपने भविष्य से खौफ खाते हो?
Are you terrified of your future?
Existential question.
उसने कभी किसी दुश्मन से खौफ नहीं खाया।
He never feared any enemy.
Use of 'kabhi nahi' (never).
भीड़ पुलिस की लाठीचार्ज से खौफ खाकर भाग गई।
The crowd fled, terrified by the police's baton charge.
Conjunctive participle 'khau-kar' (having feared).
उसकी आवाज़ में जो भारीपन था, उससे बड़े-बड़े सूरमा भी खौफ खाते थे।
Even great warriors were terrified by the heaviness in his voice.
Literary style with 'Surma' (warriors).
सत्ता के गलियारों में उसका नाम खौफ पैदा करता था और लोग उससे खौफ खाते थे।
His name created terror in the corridors of power, and people were terrified of him.
Complex sentence with two related clauses.
इंसान को अपनी अंतरात्मा की आवाज़ से खौफ खाना चाहिए।
A human should fear the voice of their own conscience.
Philosophical context with 'Antaratma' (conscience).
वह इस कदर खौफ खा गया था कि उसके मुँह से शब्द नहीं निकल रहे थे।
He was so terrified that words were not coming out of his mouth.
Resultative structure 'is kadar... ki'.
साहित्य में खौफ खाना अक्सर मानवीय कमज़ोरी का प्रतीक होता है।
In literature, feeling terror is often a symbol of human weakness.
Academic/Literary analysis.
क्या तुम वाकई उस पुरानी हवेली की कहानियों से खौफ खाते हो?
Do you really fear the stories of that old mansion?
Use of 'vakai' (really) for emphasis.
इतिहास गवाह है कि जनता जब खौफ खाना छोड़ देती है, तो क्रांतियाँ होती हैं।
History is witness that when the public stops being afraid, revolutions happen.
Complex historical/political statement.
उसकी चुप्पी से भी लोग खौफ खाने लगे थे।
People had started to fear even his silence.
Subtle psychological fear.
शून्यता की उस अनंत गहराई से खौफ खाना स्वाभाविक मानवीय प्रवृत्ति है।
Fearing that infinite depth of nothingness is a natural human tendency.
Highly formal/philosophical vocabulary.
जब सत्ता न्याय से खौफ खाना बंद कर दे, तो अराजकता का जन्म होता है।
When power stops fearing justice, anarchy is born.
Abstract political philosophy.
वह अपनी नियति से इस कदर खौफ खाता था कि उसने लड़ना ही छोड़ दिया।
He feared his destiny to such an extent that he gave up fighting altogether.
Thematic use of 'Niyati' (destiny).
लेखक ने अपनी रचना में पात्रों के खौफ खाने के मनोविज्ञान का सूक्ष्म चित्रण किया है।
The author has subtly depicted the psychology of the characters' terror in his work.
Meta-literary description.
क्या हम तकनीक के अनियंत्रित विकास से खौफ खाने के हकदार हैं?
Are we entitled to fear the uncontrolled development of technology?
Rhetorical question with 'hakdar' (entitled).
उसके व्यक्तित्व का आभा मंडल ऐसा था कि शत्रु भी खौफ खाने पर मजबूर हो जाते थे।
His aura was such that even enemies were forced to feel terror.
Use of 'majboor' (forced) to show lack of choice.
मृत्यु से खौफ खाना जीवन की नश्वरता को स्वीकार न करने का परिणाम है।
Fearing death is the result of not accepting the transience of life.
Philosophical causality.
बिना किसी ठोस कारण के खौफ खाना मानसिक अशांति का संकेत हो सकता है।
Fearing without any concrete reason can be a sign of mental unrest.
Clinical/Psychological observation.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Don't be afraid. Used to reassure someone in a scary situation.
खौफ मत खाओ, मैं तुम्हारे साथ हूँ।
— The world is terrified. Used to describe a powerful person or event.
उसकी ताकत से पूरी दुनिया खौफ खाती है।
— There is no need to be afraid. A formal way of offering reassurance.
आपको हमसे खौफ खाने की ज़रूरत नहीं है।
— To not fear anyone at all (slang/aggressive).
मैं किसी के बाप से खौफ नहीं खाता!
— To be terrified internally without showing it.
वह अंदर ही अंदर खौफ खा रहा था।
— A time to be afraid (usually used dramatically).
अब तुम्हारे खौफ खाने का वक्त आ गया है।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Darr Lagna is something that happens to you (Mujhe darr lagta hai), while Khauf Khana is an active state (Main khauf khata hoon).
Ghabrana means being nervous or anxious, which is much less intense than the terror of Khauf Khana.
Khaufnaak is the adjective (terrifying), whereas Khauf Khana is the verb (to be terrified).
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To live in the shadow of fear; to live in constant terror.
युद्ध के दौरान लोग खौफ के साये में जी रहे थे।
Literary/Journalistic— The synonyms of terror (used to describe a person).
गब्बर सिंह खौफ का दूसरा नाम था।
Colloquial/Cinematic— To be so scared that one's blood dries up (extreme terror).
सामने शेर को देखकर उसका खौफ के मारे खून सूख गया।
Idiomatic— Lines of terror (visible on the face).
उसके चेहरे पर खौफ की लकीरें साफ़ थीं।
Literary— To suppress one's terror; to endure fear silently.
वह खौफ के घूँट पीकर रह गया।
Literary— To have one's soul tremble with terror.
उसकी बातें सुनकर मेरी खौफ से रूह काँप गई।
Dramaticبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean to fear.
Darna is common and neutral; Khauf Khana is intense, dramatic, and often implies intimidation.
मैं मकड़ी से डरता हूँ (Neutral). वह विलेन से खौफ खाता है (Intense).
Both involve fear.
Sahamna is a sudden reaction (to be startled); Khauf Khana is a deeper, often prolonged state of terror.
वह आवाज़ से सहम गई। वह तानाशाह से खौफ खाता है।
Physical symptom of fear.
Kaanpna is the physical act of trembling; Khauf Khana is the psychological experience of terror.
वह ठंड से काँप रहा था। वह खौफ खा रहा था।
Related to terror.
Aatankit is an adjective/participle meaning 'terrorized' by an external force; Khauf Khana is the verb for the experience.
आतंकित जनता खौफ खा रही थी।
Both are strong emotions.
Hairan means surprised or shocked, not necessarily afraid.
मैं उसकी बात सुनकर हैरान रह गया।
الگوهای جملهسازی
मैं [Noun] से खौफ खाता हूँ।
मैं कुत्ते से खौफ खाता हूँ।
[Subject] [Noun] से खौफ नहीं खाता।
वह अंधेरे से खौफ नहीं खाता।
क्या आप [Noun] से खौफ खाते हैं?
क्या आप असफलता से खौफ खाते हैं?
[Subject] [Noun] से खौफ खाने लगा है।
वह अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों से खौफ खाने लगा है।
अगर [Condition], तो [Subject] खौफ खाएगा।
अगर पुलिस आई, तो चोर खौफ खाएगा।
[Subject] [Noun] से खौफ खाया करता था।
वह बचपन में भूतों से खौफ खाया करता था।
[Noun] से खौफ खाना स्वाभाविक है।
अनजानी चीज़ों से खौफ खाना स्वाभाविक है।
[Subject] इस कदर खौफ खा गया कि [Result].
वह इस कदर खौफ खा गया कि बोल न सका।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in media, literature, and dramatic speech; moderately common in daily conversation.
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Using 'ko' instead of 'se'.
→
Main usse khauf khata hoon.
In Hindi, you fear 'from' someone, not 'to' someone. 'Se' is the correct postposition.
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Incorrect gender agreement.
→
Wo khati hai (fem) / Wo khata hai (masc).
The verb 'Khana' must agree with the gender of the subject, not the word 'Khauf'.
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Using it for trivial things.
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Main chipkali se darta hoon.
'Khauf Khana' is too intense for a small lizard. Use 'Darna' instead.
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Using 'Khauf' as a verb directly.
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Mujhe khauf hai or Main khauf khata hoon.
'Khauf' is a noun. It needs a supporting verb like 'Khana' or 'Hona'.
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Confusing 'Khauf' with 'Ghabrahat'.
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Use 'Ghabrahat' for anxiety, 'Khauf' for terror.
They are different levels of fear. Anxiety is not the same as terror.
نکات
Use 'Se'
Always remember the postposition 'se'. You fear 'from' something in Hindi. Example: 'Sher se khauf khana'.
Save for Drama
Use this phrase for serious or high-stakes situations to sound more natural. Don't use it for trivial fears.
The 'Kh' Sound
Practice the aspirated 'Kh' (ख). It should have a puff of air. This distinguishes it from the plain 'K' sound.
Learn Related Words
Learn 'Khaufnaak' (terrifying) and 'Khaufzada' (terrified) alongside this verb to expand your range.
Understand the Intensity
Recognize that 'Khauf' is a very strong word. It's the kind of fear that commands respect or causes deep dread.
Literary Flair
In writing, use 'Khauf Khana' to describe a character's deep internal struggle or the oppressive nature of a setting.
Media Watch
Watch Hindi news or crime thrillers; you will hear this phrase frequently in those contexts.
Reassurance
Use 'Khauf mat khao' to comfort someone in a way that sounds deeply sincere and protective.
The 'Eat' Metaphor
Remember that you are 'eating' the fear. It's an internal experience that consumes your thoughts.
Choose Wisely
Know when to use 'Darna' (common), 'Bhaybhit' (formal), and 'Khauf Khana' (intense/dramatic).
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Imagine you are so scared that you are literally 'eating' your fear, swallowing it down as your heart races. 'Khauf' sounds like 'Cough' - imagine coughing because you are so terrified (Khauf) while eating (Khana).
تداعی تصویری
Picture a person standing before a giant, intimidating shadow. The person is trembling and looks like they are gulping (eating) in terror.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to write three sentences: one about a movie villain, one about a natural disaster, and one about a personal deep fear using 'Khauf Khana'.
ریشه کلمه
The word 'Khauf' (खौफ) is of Arabic origin (khawf), meaning fear or apprehension. It entered Hindi through Persian during the medieval period. The verb 'Khana' (खाना) is a native Sanskrit-derived Hindi word (khad).
معنای اصلی: In Arabic, 'Khawf' specifically refers to the fear of something expected to happen in the future.
Indo-Aryan (Hindi) + Semitic (Arabic root).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful not to use it for minor things, or you might sound like you are mocking the situation.
English speakers often use 'terrified' or 'scared to death'. 'Khauf Khana' is the equivalent of being 'struck with terror'.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Crime and Safety
- अपराधी से खौफ खाना
- अंधेरी गलियों से खौफ खाना
- चोरी के डर से खौफ खाना
- पुलिस के आने से खौफ खाना
Nature and Disasters
- तूफान से खौफ खाना
- बाढ़ के खतरे से खौफ खाना
- भूकंप से खौफ खाना
- जंगली जानवरों से खौफ खाना
Social and Authority
- बॉस से खौफ खाना
- समाज की बातों से खौफ खाना
- पिता की डाँट से खौफ खाना
- कानून से खौफ खाना
Existential/Religious
- मौत से खौफ खाना
- भगवान से खौफ खाना
- अकेलेपन से खौफ खाना
- पापों से खौफ खाना
Movies and Stories
- भूतों से खौफ खाना
- विलेन के नाम से खौफ खाना
- पुरानी हवेली से खौफ खाना
- खौफनाक मंज़र से खौफ खाना
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आप किसी चीज़ से बहुत ज़्यादा खौफ खाते हैं?"
"बचपन में आप किस चीज़ से खौफ खाते थे?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि लोगों को कानून से खौफ खाना चाहिए?"
"क्या आप हॉरर फिल्मों से खौफ खाते हैं या वे आपको पसंद हैं?"
"आपके देश में लोग सबसे ज़्यादा किस बात से खौफ खाते हैं?"
موضوعات نگارش
ऐसी किसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपने बहुत खौफ खाया हो।
क्या खौफ खाना हमेशा बुरा होता है, या यह हमें सुरक्षित रखता है?
एक ऐसी कहानी लिखें जहाँ मुख्य पात्र किसी से खौफ नहीं खाता।
समाज में 'खौफ का माहौल' कैसे खत्म किया जा सकता है?
लिखें कि आप अपने भविष्य के बारे में खौफ खाते हैं या उत्साहित हैं।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالGenerally, no. It is reserved for more intense or serious fears, like fearing a dangerous person, a natural disaster, or a higher power. For small things, 'Darna' is better.
'Darr Lagna' uses the 'ko' construction (Mujhe darr lagta hai - Fear feels to me), while 'Khauf Khana' uses a direct subject (Main khauf khata hoon - I eat fear). 'Khauf Khana' is also much more intense.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for formal writing, especially when describing social atmospheres, historical events, or literary characters.
You can say 'Khauf mat khao'. It sounds very reassuring and serious.
It is an Arabic word that is common in both Hindi and Urdu. In Hindi, it's considered part of the Hindustani vocabulary.
Literally, yes. But in this compound verb, it means 'to experience' or 'to feel'. Hindi often uses 'Khana' this way (e.g., 'dhokha khana' - to be cheated).
The feminine form is 'Khauf khati hai'. The noun 'Khauf' doesn't change, only the verb 'Khana'.
Yes, that means 'I have fear'. It is also correct but slightly less active than 'Main khauf khata hoon'.
Very common! Villains often use it to boast about how much people fear them.
The opposite would be 'Nidar hona' (to be fearless) or 'Bekhauf hona' (to be without terror).
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a simple sentence in Hindi: 'I am terrified of the lion.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Don't be afraid.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'khati hai' (feminine): 'She is terrified of the dark.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a question in Hindi: 'Are you terrified of me?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence in the past tense: 'He was terrified.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence in the future tense: 'They will be terrified.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'People used to fear that man.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I am not afraid of anyone.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about fearing God.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The city is living in terror of the disease.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'started to fear'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Criminals fear the law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about fearing failure.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Khaufzada' (terrified).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Khaufnaak' (terrifying).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He fears his own shadow.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal sentence about a dictator's rule.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'is kadar' (to such an extent).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a philosophical sentence about fearing death.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a complex sentence about power and justice.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce correctly: खौफ खाना
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I fear the dog.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Don't be afraid.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'She fears the dark.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'He was terrified.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'They will be afraid.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I am not afraid of you.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Why are you afraid?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Fear God.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'The city is terrified.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'He started to fear.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'We fear the law.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'I fear my future.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'It was a terrifying scene.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'He never feared anyone.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'She is a terrified woman.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Everyone lived in terror.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Fear your conscience.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Fear of death is natural.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say in Hindi: 'Power must fear justice.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify: 'मैं पुलिस से खौफ खाता हूँ।' (Who is feared?)
Listen and identify: 'खौफ मत खाओ!' (Is it a command?)
Listen and identify: 'वह अंधेरे से खौफ खाती है।' (Gender of subject?)
Listen and identify: 'उसने खौफ खाया।' (Tense?)
Listen and identify: 'वे खौफ खाएंगे।' (Tense?)
Listen and identify: 'मैं किसी से खौफ नहीं खाता।' (Is it negative?)
Listen and identify: 'भगवान से खौफ खाओ।' (Who is the source?)
Listen and identify: 'वह खौफ खाने लगा है।' (Has the action started?)
Listen and identify: 'अपराधी कानून से खौफ खाते हैं।' (Who is afraid?)
Listen and identify: 'असफलता से खौफ खाना गलत है।' (What is feared?)
Listen and identify: 'वह खौफ खाकर भाग गया।' (Did he stay or leave?)
Listen and identify: 'तानाशाह से हर कोई खौफ खाता था।' (Was it a past state?)
Listen and identify: 'खौफ का मंज़र था।' (What kind of scene?)
Listen and identify: 'मृत्यु से खौफ खाना स्वाभाविक है।' (Is it natural?)
Listen and identify: 'न्याय से खौफ खाना ज़रूरी है।' (What is necessary?)
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Summary
The phrase 'खौफ खाना' (Khauf Khana) is your go-to expression for describing deep, impactful terror or intimidation. Unlike the everyday 'Darna', it suggests that the fear is powerful enough to 'consume' the person. Example: 'दुश्मन उसके नाम से खौफ खाता है' (The enemy is terrified of his name).
- Khauf Khana means to be intensely afraid or terrified, carrying more emotional weight than the basic word 'Darna'.
- It is a compound verb where 'Khauf' is terror and 'Khana' is the verb, used with the preposition 'se'.
- Commonly heard in movies, news, and formal literature to describe intimidation, respect-filled fear, or serious threats.
- It conjugates based on the subject's gender and number, and is reserved for significant, rather than trivial, fears.
Use 'Se'
Always remember the postposition 'se'. You fear 'from' something in Hindi. Example: 'Sher se khauf khana'.
Save for Drama
Use this phrase for serious or high-stakes situations to sound more natural. Don't use it for trivial fears.
The 'Kh' Sound
Practice the aspirated 'Kh' (ख). It should have a puff of air. This distinguishes it from the plain 'K' sound.
Learn Related Words
Learn 'Khaufnaak' (terrifying) and 'Khaufzada' (terrified) alongside this verb to expand your range.
مثال
वह भूतों की कहानियों से खौफ खाता है।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر emotions
आभार
B1سپاسگزاری یا قدردانی. 'من از شما سپاسگزاری میکنم' میشود 'Main aapka abhaar vyakt karta hoon'.
आभारी
A2سپاسگزار، ممنون. برای ابراز قدردانی در موقعیتهای رسمی استفاده میشود.
आभारी होना
A2سپاسگزار بودن؛ احساس قدردانی برای چیزی که دریافت شده.
आभार सहित
B1Gratefully; with gratitude; thankfully.
आभारपूर्वक
B2Gratefully, thankfully, or with appreciation.
आभास होना
B1احساس کردن یا حدس زدن چیزی؛ درک مبهم. به عنوان مثال: 'احساس خطر کردم.'
आग्रह
B1Insistence, earnest request; persistent demanding.
आघात
B1شوک، ضربه. 'این خبر برای او یک شوک (aaghat) بود.' / 'ضربه (aaghat) به دموکراسی.'
आघात लगना
B1To be shocked; to be traumatized.
आघात पहुँचना
B1دچار شوک عمیق یا تروما شدن در اثر یک اتفاق ناگوار.
