खपत
§ What does Khapat mean and when do people use it?
The Hindi word खपत (khapat) is a feminine noun that translates to consumption. It refers to the act of consuming, using up, or expending something. While it can apply to various types of consumption, it's most frequently used in the context of food, drink, and resources. Think of it as the English word 'consumption' in its broadest sense.
- DEFINITION
- Consumption, the action of consuming food or drink.
You'll often hear खपत in discussions about how much food a family eats, how much water a city uses, or how much electricity a factory consumes. It's a very practical word used in everyday conversations and also in more formal settings like economic reports.
परिवार की खाने की खपत बहुत ज़्यादा है। (Parivar ki khane ki khapat bahut zyada hai.)
Translation hint: The family's food consumption is very high.
Notice how खपत is used here directly with 'खाने की' (of eating/food) to specify what is being consumed. This is a common construction.
गर्मी में पानी की खपत बढ़ जाती है। (Garmi mein pani ki khapat badh jaati hai.)
Translation hint: Water consumption increases in summer.
When you're talking about how something is used up or consumed, खपत is your go-to word. It's straightforward and directly conveys the idea of usage or expenditure. It's not typically used for abstract consumption like consuming knowledge or consuming media in the same way you might use 'consume' in English; for those, other Hindi words would be more appropriate. For physical resources, however, it's perfect.
Here are some common scenarios where you would use खपत:
- Food and Drink: Discussing daily meals, dietary habits, or even the amount of food needed for an event.
- Utilities: Referring to the use of electricity, water, or gas in a household or business.
- Natural Resources: Talking about the consumption of fuel, timber, or other natural resources.
- Goods/Products: In an economic sense, discussing the consumption of various products by the public.
इस क्षेत्र में बिजली की खपत बहुत ज़्यादा है। (Is kshetra mein bijli ki khapat bahut zyada hai.)
Translation hint: Electricity consumption in this area is very high.
In this example, 'बिजली की' (of electricity) clarifies the type of consumption. This pattern of using 'की' (ki) to connect the item being consumed with खपत is crucial for correct usage.
रोज़मर्रा की चीज़ों की खपत बढ़ रही है। (Rozmarra ki cheezon ki khapat badh rahi hai.)
Translation hint: The consumption of daily necessities is increasing.
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खपत ज़्यादा होना / बढ़ना / घटना (kʰapat zyaadaa honaa / baṛhnaa / ghaṭnaa)
त्योहारों में मिठाइयों की खपत बढ़ जाती है। (During festivals, the consumption of sweets increases.)
खपत कम करना (kʰapat kam karnaa)
हमें पानी की खपत कम करनी चाहिए। (We should reduce water consumption.)
खपत और उत्पादन (kʰapat aur utpaadan)
किसी भी अर्थव्यवस्था में खपत और उत्पादन महत्वपूर्ण हैं। (Consumption and production are important in any economy.)
खपत में वृद्धि / कमी (kʰapat meṁ vṛddhi / kamī)
पिछले साल बिजली की खपत में वृद्धि हुई। (Last year, there was an increase in electricity consumption.)
घरेलू खपत (gharelu kʰapat)
घरेलू खपत देश की अर्थव्यवस्था का एक बड़ा हिस्सा है। (Household consumption is a large part of the country's economy.)
कुल खपत (kul kʰapat)
भारत में तेल की कुल खपत बहुत अधिक है। (The total consumption of oil in India is very high.)
खपत पैटर्न (kʰapat paiṭarn)
उपभोक्ताओं के खपत पैटर्न बदल रहे हैं। (Consumers' consumption patterns are changing.)
खपत बढ़ाने के उपाय (kʰapat baṛhaane ke upaay)
सरकार खपत बढ़ाने के लिए कई उपाय कर रही है। (The government is taking several measures to increase consumption.)
مثال
इस उत्पाद की बाज़ार में बहुत खपत है।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر food
आँच
A2شعله یا حرارت، که برای پختوپز استفاده میشود.
आचार
B2Pickle.
आहार लेना
B1to eat; to consume food
आइसक्रीम
A2Ice cream, a frozen dessert made from dairy products.
आम
A1یک میوه استوایی شیرین و آبدار با پوست سفت و یک هسته بزرگ در داخل.
आमचूर
B2Dry mango powder; a souring agent made from dried, unripe mangoes.
आम्रस
B2پوره انبه، که اغلب با پوری سرو میشود.
आर्डर करना
B2سفارش دادن؛ درخواست غذا در رستوران.
आस्वादन करना
A2لذت بردن از طعم غذا یا نوشیدنی.
अच्छे से
B2Well, thoroughly; in a good or satisfactory way.