खौफ़नाक در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Khaufnaak means terrifying or horrifying.
- It comes from the Persian word 'Khauf' (fear).
- It is an adjective that stays the same for all genders.
- Commonly used in news, horror movies, and serious stories.
The Hindi word खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak) is a powerful adjective that translates to 'terrifying', 'dreadful', or 'horrifying'. It is a loanword from Persian, combining 'Khauf' (fear) with the suffix '-naak' (full of/characterized by). While Hindi has several words for 'scary', khaufnaak carries a specific weight—it suggests a level of fear that is visceral, chilling, and often associated with something truly dark or tragic. It is not just a jump-scare; it is the kind of fear that lingers in the bones.
- Semantic Nuance
- Unlike 'Daraavna' (scary), which a child might use for a spider, 'Khaufnaak' is used by adults to describe a 'khaufnaak haadsa' (a horrifying accident) or a 'khaufnaak manzar' (a terrifying sight). It implies intensity and gravity.
कल रात मैंने एक खौफ़नाक सपना देखा जिसने मुझे पूरी रात सोने नहीं दिया। (Last night I saw a terrifying dream that didn't let me sleep all night.)
In modern Hindi, you will encounter this word frequently in news headlines, crime reporting, and suspense literature. It sets a somber and serious tone. When a news anchor describes a crime as khaufnaak, they are signaling to the audience that the details are particularly gruesome or shocking. It is also a favorite in the world of Bollywood horror and thrillers, often appearing in movie titles or promotional taglines to promise a high-intensity experience.
- Register and Tone
- It sits comfortably in both standard spoken Hindi and formal journalistic writing. It is less formal than the Sanskrit-derived 'Bhayanak' but more intense than 'Daraavna'.
वह मंज़र इतना खौफ़नाक था कि लोग अपनी आँखें बंद करने पर मजबूर हो गए। (That sight was so terrifying that people were forced to close their eyes.)
Culturally, the word invokes the 'Rudra' or 'Bhayanaka' rasa (emotions) in Indian aesthetics, though it belongs to the Perso-Arabic vocabulary layer of Hindustani. It connects with the listener's sense of mortality and the sublime terror of nature or human cruelty. Whether describing a stormy night in a remote village or a catastrophic natural disaster, khaufnaak provides the necessary linguistic weight to convey true dread.
Using खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak) correctly requires understanding its role as a qualitative adjective. It modifies nouns to describe their terrifying nature. Because it is an adjective, it usually precedes the noun it describes, or it follows a linking verb like 'tha' (was) or 'hai' (is).
- Grammar Rule: Placement
- Adjective + Noun: खौफ़नाक कहानी (Terrifying story).
Noun + Verb + Adjective: यह कहानी खौफ़नाक है (This story is terrifying).
जंगल के बीचों-बीच एक खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा छाया हुआ था। (A terrifying silence prevailed in the middle of the forest.)
One interesting aspect of khaufnaak is its versatility across genders and numbers. Unlike some Hindi adjectives (like 'achha' becoming 'achhi'), khaufnaak ends in a consonant and typically remains invariant. This makes it easier for learners to use without worrying about complex agreement rules.
फिल्म का विलेन बहुत ही खौफ़नाक दिखता है। (The villain of the film looks very terrifying.)
When describing events, khaufnaak is often paired with 'हादसा' (accident), 'मंज़र' (sight/scene), 'चेहरा' (face), or 'आवाज़' (voice). It is rarely used for abstract fears like 'fear of failure'; for that, 'डर' (fear) is preferred. Khaufnaak is reserved for things that have a physical or sensory presence that triggers dread.
To truly master खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak), you need to know where it lives in the real world. You won't hear it much in a lighthearted conversation about grocery shopping, but you will hear it in the following contexts:
- 1. News and Media
- Headline: 'शहर में हुआ खौफ़नाक कत्ल' (Terrifying murder occurred in the city). News anchors use it to grab attention and emphasize the gravity of a situation.
आज की खौफ़नाक खबर सुनकर पूरा देश सन्न रह गया। (The whole country was stunned after hearing today's terrifying news.)
- 2. Literature and Storytelling
- In Hindi pulp fiction or classic horror stories (like those by Ramsay Brothers or modern novelists), this word is a staple for building atmosphere.
In daily life, if someone is telling a ghost story or describing a narrow escape from a dangerous situation, they might say, 'वह पल बहुत खौफ़नाक था' (That moment was very terrifying). It adds a layer of drama and emotional truth to the narrative.
पुराने किले की दीवारें खौफ़नाक कहानियाँ सुनाती प्रतीत होती हैं। (The walls of the old fort seem to tell terrifying stories.)
Even intermediate learners can trip up when using खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak). Here are the most frequent pitfalls to avoid:
- 1. Confusing Noun and Adjective
- Mistake: 'मुझे खौफ़नाक लगता है' (I feel terrifying).
Correct: 'मुझे खौफ़ लगता है' (I feel fear) or 'यह खौफ़नाक है' (This is terrifying).
Explanation: 'Khauf' is the noun (fear), 'Khaufnaak' is the adjective (terrifying).
गलत: वह आदमी खौफ़ है। सही: वह आदमी खौफ़नाक है। (Incorrect: That man is fear. Correct: That man is terrifying.)
- 2. Overusing it for Minor Things
- Calling a slightly difficult exam 'khaufnaak' sounds hyperbolic or sarcastic. It is better to use 'कठिन' (difficult) or 'डरावना' (scary) for minor stressors.
Another common error is pronunciation. The 'kh' (ख़) is a voiceless velar fricative, produced at the back of the throat (like the 'ch' in 'Bach'). Many learners pronounce it as a simple 'k', which loses the authentic Urdu/Persian flavor of the word. Practice the 'kh' sound to sound more like a native speaker.
Hindi is rich with synonyms for fear and terror. Choosing the right one depends on the context and the 'flavor' of the sentence.
- Khaufnaak vs. Bhayanak
- 'Bhayanak' is the Sanskrit-derived equivalent. It is widely used in formal Hindi literature. 'Khaufnaak' is more common in Hindustani/Urdu-influenced speech. They are largely interchangeable but 'Khaufnaak' sounds slightly more 'gritty'.
- Khaufnaak vs. Daraavna
- 'Daraavna' is the everyday word for 'scary'. A horror movie is 'daraavni', but a gruesome crime scene is 'khaufnaak'.
भूकंप का वह दृश्य बहुत भीषण और खौफ़नाक था। (That scene of the earthquake was very fierce and terrifying.)
Other alternatives include 'Vibhatsa' (disgustingly horrifying), 'Vikral' (formidable/terrifyingly huge), and 'Haulnaak' (very similar to khaufnaak, used in high Urdu literature). Using 'Khaufnaak' marks you as a speaker with a good grasp of the Perso-Arabic vocabulary that defines much of modern conversational Hindi.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The suffix '-naak' is used in many Hindi/Urdu words like 'Dardnaak' (painful), 'Sharmnaak' (shameful), and 'Khatarnaak' (dangerous).
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'Kh' as a simple 'K' (like 'Kaufnaak').
- Pronouncing 'au' as 'ow' (like 'Khowfnaak').
- Shortening the long 'aa' in 'naak'.
- Adding an extra vowel sound between 'f' and 'n'.
- Not using enough breath for the 'kh' sound.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize in text once the 'kh' sound is known.
Requires correct spelling of 'kh' (ख़) and 'f' (फ़).
The 'kh' sound can be tricky for English speakers.
Distinctive sound makes it easy to catch in audio.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adjective Invariance
खौफ़नाक लड़का (Terrifying boy) / खौफ़नाक लड़की (Terrifying girl).
Persian Suffix -naak
दर्द + नाक = दर्दनाक (Painful).
Intensifiers
बेहद खौफ़नाक (Extremely terrifying).
Attributive vs Predicative
खौफ़नाक सपना (Attributive) vs सपना खौफ़नाक था (Predicative).
Nuance of 'Kh' Sound
ख़ (with dot) vs ख (without dot).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
यह फिल्म बहुत खौफ़नाक है।
This movie is very terrifying.
Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb.
वहाँ एक खौफ़नाक कुत्ता है।
There is a terrifying dog there.
Adjective preceding the noun.
रात खौफ़नाक थी।
The night was terrifying.
Using the past tense of 'to be' (thi).
मुझे खौफ़नाक सपने आते हैं।
I get terrifying dreams.
Plural noun 'sapne' with the adjective.
वह चेहरा खौफ़नाक था।
That face was terrifying.
Demonstrative pronoun 'vah' used as 'that'.
क्या यह खौफ़नाक है?
Is this terrifying?
Interrogative sentence structure.
वह जगह खौफ़नाक नहीं है।
That place is not terrifying.
Negative sentence using 'nahin'.
देखो, वह खौफ़नाक मंज़र!
Look, that terrifying sight!
Imperative 'dekho' followed by an exclamation.
कल रात एक खौफ़नाक तूफान आया।
A terrifying storm came last night.
Adjective modifying 'toofan' (storm).
शेर की आवाज़ बहुत खौफ़नाक थी।
The lion's voice was very terrifying.
Possessive 'ki' connecting lion and voice.
उसने एक खौफ़नाक कहानी सुनाई।
He told a terrifying story.
Transitive verb 'sunayi' with an object.
अंधेरे कमरे में जाना खौफ़नाक लगता है।
Going into a dark room feels terrifying.
Gerund-like use of 'jaana' (going).
यह गुफा बहुत खौफ़नाक दिखती है।
This cave looks very terrifying.
Verb 'dikhti hai' (looks/appears).
मुझे वह खौफ़नाक आवाज़ फिर सुनाई दी।
I heard that terrifying sound again.
Adverb 'phir' (again) used for repetition.
पुराना घर खौफ़नाक लग रहा था।
The old house was looking terrifying.
Continuous past tense 'lag raha tha'.
उसके पास एक खौफ़नाक चाकू था।
He had a terrifying knife.
Possessive 'ke paas' structure.
समाचार में एक खौफ़नाक हादसे की खबर थी।
There was news of a terrifying accident in the news.
Compound noun phrase 'khaufnaak haadse'.
जंगल का सन्नाटा बहुत खौफ़नाक हो गया था।
The silence of the forest had become very terrifying.
Verb 'ho gaya tha' indicating a change in state.
उसकी आँखों में एक खौफ़नाक चमक थी।
There was a terrifying glint in his eyes.
Locative 'mein' indicating 'in'.
युद्ध के परिणाम खौफ़नाक हो सकते हैं।
The consequences of war can be terrifying.
Modal verb 'sakte hain' (can be).
फिल्म के अंत में एक खौफ़नाक मोड़ आया।
A terrifying twist came at the end of the film.
Temporal phrase 'ant mein' (at the end).
उसने खौफ़नाक तरीके से हँसना शुरू कर दिया।
He started laughing in a terrifying manner.
Adverbial phrase 'khaufnaak tareeke se'.
यह एक खौफ़नाक सच्चाई है जिसे हम अनदेखा नहीं कर सकते।
This is a terrifying truth that we cannot ignore.
Relative clause 'jise hum...'.
समुद्र की लहरें खौफ़नाक रूप ले रही थीं।
The sea waves were taking a terrifying form.
Idiomatic 'roop lena' (to take form).
अपराधी का चेहरा खौफ़नाक नकाब के पीछे छिपा था।
The criminal's face was hidden behind a terrifying mask.
Postposition 'ke peeche' (behind).
उस रात की खौफ़नाक यादें आज भी उसे सताती हैं।
The terrifying memories of that night still haunt him today.
Subject-verb agreement with plural 'yaadein'.
शहर की गलियों में एक खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा पसरा हुआ था।
A terrifying silence was spread in the city streets.
Perfective participle 'pasra hua' (spread).
लेखक ने युद्ध का बहुत ही खौफ़नाक चित्रण किया है।
The author has given a very terrifying depiction of the war.
Present perfect tense 'kiya hai'.
यह बीमारी कितनी खौफ़नाक हो सकती है, इसका अंदाजा किसी को नहीं था।
No one had any idea how terrifying this disease could be.
Complex sentence with 'itna/kitna' comparison.
पहाड़ों पर आई बाढ़ का मंज़र वाकई खौफ़नाक था।
The sight of the flood in the mountains was truly terrifying.
Adverb 'vaqai' (truly/actually).
उसने अपनी खौफ़नाक योजना के बारे में विस्तार से बताया।
He explained his terrifying plan in detail.
Postpositional phrase 'ke baare mein'.
खौफ़नाक परिस्थितियों में भी उसने हिम्मत नहीं हारी।
He didn't lose courage even in terrifying circumstances.
Concessive 'bhi' (even/also).
मानवता के इतिहास में यह सबसे खौफ़नाक दौर था।
This was the most terrifying era in the history of humanity.
Superlative 'sabse' (most).
उसकी खामोशी किसी खौफ़नाक तूफान के आने का संकेत थी।
His silence was a signal of an impending terrifying storm.
Metaphorical usage of 'khaufnaak'.
प्रदूषण के खौफ़नाक प्रभावों को अब और नजरअंदाज नहीं किया जा सकता।
The terrifying effects of pollution can no longer be ignored.
Passive voice 'kiya ja sakta'.
उपन्यास का नायक एक खौफ़नाक दुविधा में फँसा हुआ है।
The protagonist of the novel is trapped in a terrifying dilemma.
Abstract usage with 'duvidha' (dilemma).
उसने खौफ़नाक विवरणों के साथ अपनी आपबीती सुनाई।
He narrated his ordeal with terrifying details.
Instrumental 'ke saath' (with).
इस कानून के परिणाम समाज के लिए खौफ़नाक साबित हो सकते हैं।
The consequences of this law could prove terrifying for society.
Verb 'saabit hona' (to prove to be).
क्या तकनीक का यह विकास किसी खौफ़नाक भविष्य की ओर ले जा रहा है?
Is this development of technology leading towards some terrifying future?
Rhetorical question structure.
उसने अपने डर को एक खौफ़नाक कलाकृति में बदल दिया।
He transformed his fear into a terrifying piece of art.
Causative-like transformation 'badal diya'.
सत्ता का खौफ़नाक दुरुपयोग लोकतंत्र के लिए एक बड़ा खतरा है।
The terrifying misuse of power is a major threat to democracy.
Formal political vocabulary.
उसकी लेखनी में वास्तविकता का खौफ़नाक चेहरा उभर कर सामने आता है।
The terrifying face of reality emerges in his writing.
Complex phrasal verb 'ubhar kar saamne aana'.
ब्रह्मांड की विशालता कभी-कभी खौफ़नाक प्रतीत होती है।
The vastness of the universe sometimes appears terrifying.
Philosophical/Scientific register.
उसने मानव मन की खौफ़नाक गहराइयों का अन्वेषण किया है।
He has explored the terrifying depths of the human mind.
Metaphorical 'gehraai' (depths).
विनाशकारी हथियारों की दौड़ एक खौफ़नाक मोड़ पर पहुँच चुकी है।
The race for destructive weapons has reached a terrifying turning point.
Present perfect with 'chuki hai' (has already).
समाज में फैलती नफरत के खौफ़नाक मंज़र को देखकर रूह काँप उठती है।
Seeing the terrifying sight of spreading hatred in society, the soul trembles.
Participial phrase 'failti nafrat'.
अस्तित्ववाद की खौफ़नाक शून्यता उसे बेचैन कर रही थी।
The terrifying emptiness of existentialism was making him restless.
Abstract philosophical terminology.
उसकी आँखों में झाँकने पर एक खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा महसूस होता था।
Upon peering into his eyes, a terrifying silence was felt.
Infinitivus with 'par' (upon doing).
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Khauf is the noun 'fear'. Khaufnaak is the adjective 'terrifying'.
Khatarnaak means 'dangerous'. Something can be dangerous but not terrifying, or vice versa.
Dardnaak means 'painful'. Often used for sad accidents, whereas Khaufnaak is for scary ones.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To be terrified to the soul. Often used after seeing something khaufnaak.
मंज़र इतना खौफ़नाक था कि रूह काँप उठी।
Literary— To break into a cold sweat due to fear.
खौफ़नाक फिल्म देखकर उसके पसीने छूट गए।
Common— Literal: For blood to dry up. Idiomatic: To be frozen with terror.
शेर को सामने देखकर उसका खून सूख गया।
Common— To be shocked and terrified.
खौफ़नाक खबर सुनकर उसके पैरों तले जमीन खिसक गई।
Common— To become deathly quiet due to fear.
खौफ़नाक सन्नाटे में उसे साँप सूँघ गया।
Common— For the heart to tremble with fear.
हादसे की खौफ़नाक तस्वीरें देखकर दिल दहल गया।
Literary— To look pale with terror.
खौफ़नाक मंज़र देखकर उसके चेहरे पर हवाइयाँ उड़ने लगीं।
Common— The dance of death. Used for catastrophic khaufnaak events.
युद्ध के मैदान में मौत का खौफ़नाक तांडव दिख रहा था।
Literary— To be extremely frightened.
खौफ़नाक आवाज़ सुनकर उसका कलेजा मुँह को आ गया।
Commonبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean terrifying.
Bhayanak is Sanskrit-based, Khaufnaak is Persian-based. Bhayanak is slightly more formal.
भयानक हादसा vs खौफ़नाक हादसा.
Both mean scary.
Daraavna is for everyday small fears. Khaufnaak is for intense horror.
डरावना कुत्ता vs खौफ़नाक मंज़र.
With Khaufzada.
Khaufnaak means 'causing fear'. Khaufzada means 'being afraid'.
वह मंज़र खौफ़नाक था। वह आदमी खौफ़ज़दा था।
Both imply intensity.
Bhishan is more about the scale/severity (a fierce fire). Khaufnaak is about the psychological terror.
भीषण गर्मी vs खौफ़नाक सपना.
Sometimes scary things are weird.
Ajeeb means strange. Khaufnaak specifically means terrifying.
अजीब आवाज़ vs खौफ़नाक आवाज़.
الگوهای جملهسازی
यह [Noun] खौफ़नाक है।
यह घर खौफ़नाक है।
[Noun] बहुत खौफ़नाक था।
सपना बहुत खौफ़नाक था।
मैंने एक खौफ़नाक [Noun] देखा।
मैंने एक खौफ़नाक मंज़र देखा।
वह [Noun] खौफ़नाक लग रहा है।
वह चेहरा खौफ़नाक लग रहा है।
[Noun] के खौफ़नाक परिणाम हो सकते हैं।
युद्ध के खौफ़नाक परिणाम हो सकते हैं।
[Noun] का यह खौफ़नाक चेहरा डरावना है।
गरीबी का यह खौफ़नाक चेहरा डरावना है।
इतना खौफ़नाक कि [Result]
इतना खौफ़नाक कि मैं डर गया।
खौफ़नाक तरीके से [Verb]
खौफ़नाक तरीके से हँसना।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
High in media and entertainment, medium in daily talk.
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Mujhe khaufnaak lagta hai.
→
Mujhe khauf lagta hai.
You feel 'fear' (noun), you don't feel 'terrifying' (adjective).
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Khaufnaaki ladki.
→
Khaufnaak ladki.
The adjective does not change for gender.
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Kaufnaak (with a hard K).
→
Khaufnaak (with a throaty Kh).
The 'Kh' sound is essential for correct pronunciation.
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Khaufnaak dukh.
→
Dardnaak dukh.
Use 'Dardnaak' for pain/sorrow and 'Khaufnaak' for terror.
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Khaufnaak imtihan.
→
Mushkil imtihan.
Unless the exam was literally a horror movie, use 'mushkil' (difficult).
نکات
Context Matters
Save 'Khaufnaak' for truly scary things. Using it for a small spider might sound funny to native speakers.
The Dot Matters
In Hindi script, the dot under 'K' (ख़) makes it the 'Kh' sound. Practice that friction in your throat.
Learn the Family
If you learn 'Khauf' (noun) and 'Khaufnaak' (adjective) together, you double your vocabulary instantly.
Descriptive Power
In essays, use 'Khaufnaak' instead of 'Daraavna' to show a higher level of Hindi proficiency.
News Watch
Watch Hindi news headlines about weather or crime; you will hear this word almost every day.
Dramatic Effect
Native speakers use this word when they want to be dramatic while telling a story.
No Gender Change
Don't try to change it to 'Khaufnaaki' for feminine nouns; it stays 'Khaufnaak'!
Versus Bhayanak
Use 'Bhayanak' in very formal Hindu contexts and 'Khaufnaak' in conversational or Urdu-influenced contexts.
Fearful Nose
Remember 'Khauf' (Fear) + 'Naak' (Nose). A 'Fearful Nose' is terrifying!
Tone of Voice
When you say 'Khaufnaak', let your voice reflect the fear. It adds to the meaning.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Khauf' sounding like a 'Cough' in a dark room—it's scary! Add 'Naak' (which means nose in Hindi) and imagine a 'Scary Nose'—that's Khaufnaak!
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a dark, foggy forest with a glowing pair of eyes. That feeling of dread is 'Khaufnaak'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three sentences about a horror movie you have seen, using the word 'Khaufnaak' at least twice.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from Persian 'Khauf-naak'. 'Khauf' means fear, and '-naak' is a suffix indicating 'full of' or 'characterized by'.
معنای اصلی: Full of fear or causing fear.
Indo-European (via Persian/Urdu into Hindi).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when using it to describe people; it can imply they look like monsters.
Similar to how English speakers use 'Horrifying' or 'Ghastly' to describe news events.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Horror Movies
- खौफ़नाक फिल्म
- खौफ़नाक आवाज़
- खौफ़नाक चेहरा
- खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा
News Reports
- खौफ़नाक हादसा
- खौफ़नाक कत्ल
- खौफ़नाक खबर
- खौफ़नाक मंज़र
Dreams/Nightmares
- खौफ़नाक सपना
- खौफ़नाक याद
- खौफ़नाक अनुभव
- खौफ़नाक डर
Nature/Weather
- खौफ़नाक तूफान
- खौफ़नाक बाढ़
- खौफ़नाक रात
- खौफ़नाक जंगल
Storytelling
- खौफ़नाक कहानी
- खौफ़नाक मोड़
- खौफ़नाक किरदार
- खौफ़नाक अंत
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपने कभी कोई खौफ़नाक सपना देखा है? (Have you ever seen a terrifying dream?)"
"आपके हिसाब से सबसे खौफ़नाक फिल्म कौन सी है? (Which is the most terrifying movie according to you?)"
"क्या आपको अंधेरे से खौफ़नाक डर लगता है? (Do you feel a terrifying fear of the dark?)"
"उस खौफ़नाक हादसे के बारे में आपने सुना? (Did you hear about that terrifying accident?)"
"क्या आपको पुरानी इमारतें खौफ़नाक लगती हैं? (Do you find old buildings terrifying?)"
موضوعات نگارش
अपने जीवन के सबसे खौफ़नाक अनुभव के बारे में लिखिए। (Write about the most terrifying experience of your life.)
एक खौफ़नाक कहानी की शुरुआत कीजिए जो एक सुनसान घर से शुरू होती है। (Start a terrifying story that begins in a deserted house.)
क्या तकनीक भविष्य में खौफ़नाक साबित हो सकती है? अपने विचार लिखें। (Can technology prove terrifying in the future? Write your thoughts.)
एक खौफ़नाक मंज़र का वर्णन करें जिसे आपने किसी फिल्म या खबर में देखा हो। (Describe a terrifying sight you saw in a movie or news.)
डर और खौफ़नाक चीजों के प्रति हमारी रुचि क्यों होती है? (Why are we interested in fear and terrifying things?)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is an invariant adjective, meaning it does not change its form based on gender or number. You can use it for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Yes, but usually only to describe their appearance as terrifying (like a villain) or their behavior. It is not a compliment.
Daraavna is a general word for 'scary' used in daily life. Khaufnaak is much stronger, meaning 'terrifying' or 'horrifying', and is used for more serious or intense situations.
It is used in formal journalism and literature, but it is also very common in neutral everyday conversation, especially when telling stories.
It is a voiceless velar fricative. Imagine you are clearing your throat gently while saying 'k'. It's the same sound as 'ch' in 'Bach'.
Yes, 'Khaufnaak haadsa' is a very common collocation in Hindi.
Common opposites are 'Suhavna' (pleasant) or 'Sukhad' (happy/pleasant).
Yes, very frequently! Many horror movie titles and dialogues use this word to create a sense of dread.
The noun is 'Khauf', which means 'fear'.
You could, but it would sound very dramatic or sarcastic. 'Kathin' (difficult) is usually better for tests.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Translate to Hindi: 'This is a terrifying story.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Khaufnaak' and 'Sapna'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to English: 'वह मंज़र बहुत खौफ़नाक था।'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Hindi: 'The accident was horrifying.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Khaufnaak' to describe a storm.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Hindi: 'A terrifying silence prevailed.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Khaufnaak' in a news context.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to English: 'युद्ध की खौफ़नाक यादें।'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a movie villain using 'Khaufnaak'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Hindi: 'This is a terrifying truth.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Khaufnaak' in a sentence about technology.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to English: 'समुद्र की खौफ़नाक लहरें।'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a dialogue fragment using 'Khaufnaak'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Hindi: 'The consequences are terrifying.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Khaufnaak' to describe a dark forest.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Hindi: 'A terrifying turning point.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to English: 'उसकी खौफ़नाक योजना।'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about a 'terrifying face'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Hindi: 'Terrifying effects of pollution.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Khaufnaak' in a sentence about history.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce 'Khaufnaak' correctly, focusing on the 'Kh' sound.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a scary movie you like using the word 'Khaufnaak'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a 3-sentence story about a 'Khaufnaak Raat'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the difference between 'Daraavna' and 'Khaufnaak'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'Khaufnaak' in a news reporter's voice.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
What is the most 'Khaufnaak' thing you've seen? Answer in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce 'Khaufnaak Haadsa' fluently.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Create a sentence about a terrifying monster.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use the word 'Khaufnaak' to describe a stormy sea.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss a 'Khaufnaak Sach' (Terrifying Truth) in today's world.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat: 'Yah manzar bahut khaufnaak hai.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Terrifying dreams' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a villain's face as 'Khaufnaak'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain why a forest might be 'Khaufnaak' at night.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How would you tell someone a piece of news is 'Khaufnaak'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce the suffix '-naak' clearly in 'Khaufnaak'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'Khaufnaak' in a sentence about a ghost.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a 'Khaufnaak Sannaata'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
What makes a story 'Khaufnaak' for you?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Khaufnaak' three times with increasing intensity.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word: [Audio: Khaufnaak]. What does it mean?
Identify the adjective in the audio: 'Vah ek khaufnaak haadsa tha.'
Does the speaker sound scared or happy?
Which noun follows 'Khaufnaak' in the audio? [Audio: Khaufnaak Sannaata]
How many words are in the phrase? [Audio: Bahut khaufnaak sapna]
Listen and translate: 'Raat khaufnaak thi.'
Identify the 'Kh' sound in the word list: [Kaam, Khaufnaak, Kaan].
Is the word used for a person or an event? [Audio: Khaufnaak qatl]
What is the intensity? [Audio: Sabse khaufnaak]
Listen and identify the missing word: 'Yah ______ sach hai.'
Listen to the tone: Is it a news anchor or a child?
Which syllable is stressed? [Audio: Khauf-naak]
Listen and translate: 'Khaufnaak chehra.'
Identify the synonym used in the next sentence: 'Vah khaufnaak tha. Bhayanak tha.'
Listen and write the word in Devanagari.
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نمره کامل!
Summary
The word 'Khaufnaak' (खौफ़नाक) is your go-to Hindi adjective for describing high-intensity terror. Whether you're talking about a 'khaufnaak haadsa' (horrifying accident) or a 'khaufnaak sapna' (terrifying dream), it adds a professional and dramatic weight to your descriptions.
- Khaufnaak means terrifying or horrifying.
- It comes from the Persian word 'Khauf' (fear).
- It is an adjective that stays the same for all genders.
- Commonly used in news, horror movies, and serious stories.
Context Matters
Save 'Khaufnaak' for truly scary things. Using it for a small spider might sound funny to native speakers.
The Dot Matters
In Hindi script, the dot under 'K' (ख़) makes it the 'Kh' sound. Practice that friction in your throat.
Learn the Family
If you learn 'Khauf' (noun) and 'Khaufnaak' (adjective) together, you double your vocabulary instantly.
Descriptive Power
In essays, use 'Khaufnaak' instead of 'Daraavna' to show a higher level of Hindi proficiency.
مثال
मैंने एक बहुत खौफ़नाक सपना देखा।
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.
