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B1 adjective 2 دقیقه مطالعه

लाइलाज

lailaaj

When something is लाइलाज (lāilāj), it means it cannot be cured or treated. Think of a very serious illness that doctors cannot fix. That would be लाइलाज. It's often used for diseases, but sometimes for problems that seem impossible to solve too. It basically means 'incurable' or 'beyond cure'.

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§ What 'लाइलाज' Means

Let's break down the Hindi word 'लाइलाज' (lāilāj). This is an adjective you'll hear and read quite often, especially when talking about health or difficult situations. It's a B1 level word, which means it's pretty common and useful to know for intermediate learners.

DEFINITION: Unable to be cured; incurable.

In simple terms, if something is 'लाइलाज', it means there's no cure or no solution for it. Think of it as 'incurable' or 'hopeless' in English. It's a word with a strong meaning, often used in serious contexts.

§ When to Use 'लाइलाज'

You'll typically encounter 'लाइलाज' in two main scenarios:

Medical Contexts: This is the most common use. When doctors or people talk about diseases for which there's no known cure, they will use 'लाइलाज'.
Figurative or Problematic Situations: Sometimes, 'लाइलाज' is used more broadly for problems that seem impossible to solve, even if they aren't medical. It describes a situation that feels 'beyond remedy' or 'hopeless'.

उसकी बीमारी लाइलाज है।

Translation hint: His/Her disease is incurable.

यह एक लाइलाज समस्या लगती है।

Translation hint: This seems like an incurable (or hopeless) problem.

§ Origin and Structure

The word 'लाइलाज' is actually a blend of Arabic and Persian roots, which is very common in Hindi vocabulary. 'ला' (lā) is a prefix meaning 'no' or 'without', similar to 'un-' in English. 'इलाज' (ilāj) means 'cure' or 'treatment'. So, literally, 'लाइलाज' means 'without cure'. Understanding these parts helps you remember the meaning and even guess the meaning of other similar words.

When you use 'लाइलाज', you're emphasizing the finality or severity of a situation. It's not just a difficult problem; it's one for which there is no apparent solution or hope of recovery. This makes it a very impactful word in conversation.

कुछ बीमारियाँ अभी भी लाइलाज हैं।

Translation hint: Some diseases are still incurable.

गरीबी एक लाइलाज समस्या नहीं है, लेकिन इसे हल करना मुश्किल है।

Translation hint: Poverty is not an incurable problem, but it is difficult to solve.

گرامر لازم

Adjectives in Hindi typically precede the noun they modify. In the case of 'लाइलाज', it will come before the noun it describes.

लाइलाज बीमारी (lāilāj bīmārī) - incurable disease

As 'लाइलाज' ends with a consonant, it does not change its form for gender or number when modifying a noun.

लाइलाज समस्या (lāilāj samasyā) - incurable problem; लाइलाज रोग (lāilāj rog) - incurable illness

It can be used with verbs like 'होना' (honā - to be) to describe a state of being incurable.

यह बीमारी लाइलाज है। (Yah bīmārī lāilāj hai.) - This disease is incurable.

When using 'लाइलाज' in a sentence, ensure the verb conjugation aligns with the subject of the sentence, not the adjective itself.

मेरी आशा लाइलाज है। (Merī āshā lāilāj hai.) - My hope is incurable. (Here 'है' agrees with 'आशा')

The word 'लाइलाज' implies a strong sense of impossibility of cure. It is not generally used for temporary or minor conditions.

उसका दुख लाइलाज था। (Uska dukh lāilāj thā.) - His sorrow was incurable.

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कुछ बीमारियाँ पहले ___ मानी जाती थीं, लेकिन अब उनका इलाज संभव है। (Some diseases were once considered ___, but now they are treatable.)