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दुर्गंध

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दुर्गंध

durgandh رتبه 7,000

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها दुर्गंध در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, you should know that दुर्गंध (Durgandh) means a 'bad smell'. It is a noun. You can use it in simple sentences to describe things that don't smell good, like old food or garbage. Remember that it is a feminine word, so we say 'दुर्गंध आ रही है' (The bad smell is coming). It is a slightly more formal version of the word 'Badbu'. Beginners should focus on identifying the word and using it with the verb 'Aana' (to come). For example, 'Yahan durgandh hai' (There is a bad smell here). You might see this word on signs in public toilets or near trash cans in India. It's a useful word for expressing basic discomfort about your environment.

At the A2 level, you can start using दुर्गंध with adjectives. You can say 'Teevra durgandh' (strong stench) or 'Buri durgandh' (bad stench). You should also learn the difference between 'Durgandh' and its opposite 'Sugandh' (good smell). At this stage, you might use the word to describe personal hygiene or the state of a room. For example, 'Is kamre mein durgandh kyun hai?' (Why is there a stench in this room?). You are also expected to use the correct possessive form 'ki' because the word is feminine: 'Kachre ki durgandh' (The stench of garbage). You can also use it in simple past tense: 'Wahan durgandh thi' (There was a stench there).

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At the B1 level, you should be able to use दुर्गंध in more complex sentences involving causes and effects. For example, 'Gali mein kachra hone ke karan durgandh phail gayi hai' (Because of garbage in the street, a stench has spread). You should also be familiar with related words like 'Sadaandh' (smell of rot) and know when to choose 'Durgandh' for a formal context. You can use it in health contexts, such as describing symptoms to a doctor ('Saans mein durgandh' - bad breath). At this level, you should also understand the word when it appears in newspaper headlines or short stories describing an atmosphere. You can start using verbs like 'Mitana' (to eliminate) or 'Dur karna' (to remove) in conjunction with this word.

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At the B2 level, you can use दुर्गंध metaphorically and in technical discussions. You might describe the 'stench of corruption' (bhrashtachar ki durgandh) in an essay. You should be comfortable with compound words like 'Durgandhyukt' (malodorous). You can participate in debates about environmental pollution using this word to describe the impact of factories on local residents. Your grammar should be flawless, correctly applying feminine gender agreements even in long, complex sentences. You should also understand the cultural nuances—how the word is used in advertisements for high-end cleaning products versus how it's used in social activism regarding sanitation.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the Sanskrit roots of दुर्गंध and can distinguish it from its synonyms like 'Baas', 'Ghin', and 'Puti' (putrid). You can use the word in literary analysis to discuss how an author uses sensory imagery to evoke a particular mood. You are capable of writing formal reports or scientific papers in Hindi where 'Durgandh' is used as a technical term for olfactory pollution. You can also use the word in sophisticated social commentary, perhaps discussing the 'Durgandh' of societal prejudices. Your vocabulary includes rare derivatives and you can use the word with precision in any professional or academic setting.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of दुर्गंध is native-like. You can appreciate and use the word in classical Hindi poetry or high-level philosophical discourse. You understand the subtle historical shifts in the word's usage and its relationship with the concept of 'Ashaucha' (impurity) in ancient texts. You can use the word to create powerful, evocative imagery in your own creative writing, blending it with complex metaphors. You can navigate any regional dialect's variation of the word while maintaining the standard 'Khari Boli' usage in formal contexts. Your understanding extends to the psychological impact of 'Durgandh' in literature, using it to describe the decay of the human soul or the aftermath of war.

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दुर्गंध در ۳۰ ثانیه

Durgandh is the formal Hindi word for a bad smell.
It is a feminine noun and comes from Sanskrit roots.
Commonly used for garbage, rot, and body odors.
It is the opposite of 'Sugandh' (fragrance).

The Hindi word दुर्गंध (Durgandh) is a formal and precise noun used to describe an unpleasant, foul, or offensive odor. Etymologically rooted in Sanskrit, it is a compound of the prefix 'dur-' (meaning bad, difficult, or inferior) and the root 'gandh' (meaning smell or odor). While the common word बदबू (Badbu) is used in daily conversation, दुर्गंध is preferred in literature, scientific contexts, news reporting, and formal speech to denote a significant or medically relevant stench. It encompasses a wide range of sensory experiences, from the sharp tang of rotting organic matter to the heavy, stagnant air of an unventilated room. Understanding this word is crucial for learners as it allows for a more nuanced expression of sensory discomfort beyond simple adjectives.

Environmental Context: In urban planning or environmental reporting, this word describes the pollution emanating from landfills or chemical plants. For example, 'औद्योगिक दुर्गंध' refers to industrial stench.
Biological Context: In medical or hygiene contexts, it refers to body odor (पसीने की दुर्गंध) or bad breath (मुँह की दुर्गंध), often appearing in health advertisements or clinical discussions.
Literary Usage: Authors use it metaphorically to describe moral decay or the 'stench' of corruption within a system, adding a visceral sensory layer to abstract concepts.

नाली से आने वाली तीव्र दुर्गंध ने सबका जीना मुश्किल कर दिया है। (The intense stench coming from the drain has made everyone's life difficult.)

When a Hindi speaker uses दुर्गंध, they are often expressing a higher degree of repulsion than if they used the word गंध (which is neutral). It is the linguistic equivalent of 'malodor' or 'fetidness' in English. Because of its Sanskrit origin, it carries a weight of seriousness. You will hear it in news broadcasts discussing pollution levels in the Yamuna river or in commercials for room fresheners that promise to 'eliminate tough odors' (कठोर दुर्गंध को मिटाएं). It is also used in historical texts or mythology to describe the smell of battlefields or decaying demons, providing a vivid imagery of death and rot.

सड़ी हुई मछलियों की दुर्गंध पूरे बाज़ार में फैली हुई थी। (The stench of rotten fish was spread throughout the market.)

In the culinary world, दुर्गंध is used to warn about spoiled food. If milk has gone sour or meat has turned, a chef or a concerned parent might use this word to indicate that the item is no longer safe for consumption. It is specifically the 'badness' of the smell that is highlighted here. Interestingly, some smells that are considered 'Durgandh' by one person might be subjective, though generally, the word refers to universally repulsive smells like sulfur, decay, or waste.

इस पुराने कुएँ से अजीब सी दुर्गंध आ रही है। (A strange stench is coming from this old well.)

Social Etiquette: Using this word in social settings requires care. Telling someone they have 'body odor' using this word is very direct and can be offensive. It is better used for objects or environments.

अस्पताल के कूड़े से दुर्गंध को रोकने के लिए उचित प्रबंध किए गए हैं। (Proper arrangements have been made to prevent the stench from hospital waste.)

Finally, the word plays a role in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda), where the smell of breath or skin is used as a diagnostic tool. A 'Durgandh' in certain bodily excretions can indicate an imbalance in the 'Doshas'. Thus, the word bridges the gap between everyday annoyance and technical diagnostic terminology.

पसीने की दुर्गंध दूर करने के लिए नीम का उपयोग करें। (Use Neem to remove the stench of sweat.)

Using दुर्गंध correctly involves understanding its grammatical gender and the specific verbs it pairs with. In Hindi, दुर्गंध is a feminine noun. This means any adjective modifying it must be in the feminine form (e.g., तीव्र, असहनीय), and the verb must reflect this gender. The most common verb construction is दुर्गंध आना (to smell/to have a stench coming from). When you want to say something smells bad, you say 'X से दुर्गंध आ रही है' (Stench is coming from X).

Common Verb Pairings: 'आना' (to come), 'फैलना' (to spread), 'मिटाना' (to eliminate), 'महसूस करना' (to perceive/feel).

क्या तुम्हें रसोई से कोई दुर्गंध आ रही है? (Are you getting any stench from the kitchen?)

You can also use दुर्गंध with the verb फैलाना when an object is the source of the smell spreading throughout an area. For instance, 'सड़ा हुआ खाना पूरे घर में दुर्गंध फैला रहा है' (The rotten food is spreading a stench throughout the house). In more formal or scientific writing, you might see दुर्गंधयुक्त (stench-filled/malodorous) used as an adjective, such as 'दुर्गंधयुक्त गैस' (malodorous gas).

बंद कमरे में सीलन की दुर्गंध भर गई थी। (The stench of dampness had filled the closed room.)

Another important usage is in the context of removal or prevention. The verb दूर करना (to remove/to take away) is frequently used with दुर्गंध. Advertisements for soaps, detergents, and deodorants often say 'दुर्गंध को जड़ से दूर करे' (Removes the stench from the root). If you are talking about the intensity of the smell, adjectives like भयंकर (terrible), असहनीय (unbearable), or हल्की (slight) are placed before the word.

जूतों से आने वाली दुर्गंध को कैसे रोकें? (How to stop the stench coming from shoes?)

Compound Usage: 'मुख-दुर्गंध' (Halitosis/Bad breath) and 'शरीर-दुर्गंध' (Body odor) are standard terms in health literature.

कचरा डिब्बे के पास दुर्गंध असहनीय थी। (The stench near the garbage bin was unbearable.)

In passive constructions, one might say 'दुर्गंध का अहसास होना' (to feel the presence of a stench). This is common in suspenseful writing or mystery stories where a character enters a dark room and senses something wrong. The word's versatility allows it to function as both a simple noun and a key component of descriptive phrases that evoke a strong physical reaction in the reader or listener.

रसायनशाला में रसायनों की तीखी दुर्गंध थी। (There was a sharp stench of chemicals in the laboratory.)

While दुर्गंध might seem like a word found only in textbooks, it is actually quite prevalent in specific real-world scenarios. You will encounter it most frequently in the media, public service announcements, and health-related contexts. In India, public hygiene is a major topic of discussion, and the word दुर्गंध is used by municipal corporations in signs or notices regarding waste management. If you are walking through a busy city market or near a drainage canal, you might hear people complaining about the 'Durgandh' to local authorities.

News & Media: Reports on river pollution (like the Ganges or Yamuna) often mention 'पानी से आती दुर्गंध' (stench coming from the water) due to industrial waste.
Healthcare & Hygiene: Doctors use it when discussing symptoms of infections or dental issues. Pharmacists might recommend products to combat 'pasiine ki durgandh' (sweat stench).

'इस साबुन से शरीर की दुर्गंध पूरी तरह खत्म हो जाती है।' (With this soap, body stench is completely eliminated.) - A typical TV ad line.

In formal education, especially in science classes (Chemistry and Biology), students learn about 'दुर्गंधयुक्त गैसें' like Hydrogen Sulfide. Teachers use the word to explain the properties of certain elements. Furthermore, in the legal system, a 'public nuisance' case might be filed if a factory is causing excessive दुर्गंध in a residential area. In these documents, the word is used to quantify the level of environmental damage.

नगर निगम ने दुर्गंध की शिकायत पर नाले की सफाई करवाई। (The municipal corporation got the drain cleaned upon a complaint about the stench.)

In literature and cinema, especially in gritty realistic films or 'parallel cinema', the word is used to set the atmosphere of a slum or a neglected hospital ward. It helps the audience 'smell' the scene, creating a sense of realism or misery. When a character says, 'यहाँ की दुर्गंध में साँस लेना मुश्किल है' (It's hard to breathe in this stench), it immediately communicates the dire state of their surroundings.

वैज्ञानिकों ने मंगल ग्रह पर दुर्गंध वाली गैसों की उपस्थिति का अध्ययन किया। (Scientists studied the presence of foul-smelling gases on Mars.)

Finally, in the context of Indian festivals and rituals, the word might be used in a cautionary sense—ensuring that the offerings are fresh and free from any 'Durgandh' before they are presented to the deity. Purity (Shuddhata) is highly valued, and 'Durgandh' is the physical manifestation of impurity or decay.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with दुर्गंध is regarding its gender. Many assume that because it ends in a consonant sound, it might be masculine. However, दुर्गंध (like its root 'gandh') is feminine. Using it with masculine verbs (e.g., *दुर्गंध आ रहा है*) is a tell-tale sign of a non-native speaker. Always pair it with feminine markers like *आ रही*, *थी*, or *होती*.

Gender Agreement Error: Incorrect: 'कूड़े का दुर्गंध' (Masculine possessive). Correct: 'कूड़े की दुर्गंध' (Feminine possessive).
Register Confusion: Using 'Durgandh' in a very casual, slang-heavy conversation might sound overly formal or even sarcastic. Use 'Badbu' for casual talk.

Incorrect: दुर्गंध बहुत बुरा है। (Stench is very bad - Masculine). Correct: दुर्गंध बहुत बुरी है। (Feminine).

Another common mistake is confusing दुर्गंध with गंध (Gandh). While गंध is a neutral term for any smell (could be good or bad), दुर्गंध is exclusively negative. If you mean a 'pleasant smell', you must use सुगंध (Sugandh) or खुशबू (Khushbu). Using दुर्गंध to describe a perfume or a flower would be a major error and might even be interpreted as an insult!

सावधान! फूलों के लिए दुर्गंध शब्द का प्रयोग न करें। (Warning! Do not use the word Durgandh for flowers.)

Misapplying the word to tastes is also a mistake. While a smell and taste are linked, दुर्गंध refers strictly to the olfactory sense. For a bad taste, use *कड़वा* (bitter) or *बेस्वाद* (tasteless). Similarly, don't use it for 'smoke' unless you are specifically talking about the foul smell of the smoke, rather than the visible cloud (which is *धुआँ*).

भोजन का स्वाद खराब है, लेकिन उसकी दुर्गंध भी आ रही है। (The taste of the food is bad, but its stench is also coming.)

Finally, some learners use the word *गंध* alone when they clearly mean a bad smell. While natives might understand from context, it is grammatically and lexically better to be specific. If it's bad, call it दुर्गंध. If it's good, call it सुगंध. If you're not sure, गंध is the safe middle ground, but दुर्गंध adds the necessary descriptive power to your Hindi.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for smells, and choosing the right word depends on the intensity, the source, and the formality of the situation. While दुर्गंध is the standard formal term for a foul odor, there are several alternatives that you should know to sound more like a native speaker.

बदबू (Badbu): The most common daily-use word. Of Persian origin (Bad + Bu). It is used for everything from smelly socks to a dirty kitchen. It is less formal than Durgandh.
सड़ांध (Sadaandh): Specifically refers to the smell of rotting or putrefaction. Derived from 'Sada' (rotten). Use this for rotting meat, vegetables, or garbage.
बास (Baas): Usually refers to a stale or lingering smell. It can be neutral but is often negative, like the smell of a room that hasn't been opened in years.
गंध (Gandh): The generic term for 'odor'. Without a prefix, it is neutral. It requires an adjective like 'buri' (bad) or 'acchi' (good) to specify the type.

'सड़ांध' शब्द 'सड़ने' से बना है, जबकि दुर्गंध एक व्यापक शब्द है। ('Sadaandh' is derived from 'rotting', whereas 'Durgandh' is a broad term.)

Comparing दुर्गंध with its opposite, सुगंध (Sugandh), is helpful. Both share the root 'gandh'. 'Su-' means good, and 'Dur-' means bad. This Sanskrit-based symmetry is common in Hindi (e.g., *Sputra* vs *Duputra*). Another pair is खुशबू (Khushbu) vs बदबू (Badbu), which are the Persian-derived counterparts. In formal writing, you would pair दुर्गंध with सुगंध, while in casual speech, you'd pair बदबू with खुशबू.

इत्र की 'सुगंध' और नाले की दुर्गंध में बहुत अंतर है। (There is a big difference between the fragrance of perfume and the stench of a drain.)

For learners, understanding these distinctions helps in descriptive writing. If you are writing a story about a beautiful garden, use सुगंध. If you are describing a post-apocalyptic wasteland, दुर्गंध and सड़ांध are your best friends. Even 'vishaili gandh' (toxic smell) is a useful phrase in technical contexts involving chemicals or gas leaks.

हवा में किसी जलने की दुर्गंध तैर रही थी। (A stench of something burning was floating in the air.)

چقدر رسمی است؟

رسمی

"अपशिष्ट पदार्थों की दुर्गंध जनस्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक है।"

خنثی

"रसोई में रखे पुराने खाने से दुर्गंध आ रही है।"

غیر رسمی

"भाई, यहाँ बहुत दुर्गंध है, चलो यहाँ से।"

Child friendly

"गंदे मोज़ों से दुर्गंध आती है, उन्हें धो लो।"

عامیانه

"क्या दुर्गंध मचा रखी है यहाँ!"

نکته جالب

In ancient Sanskrit literature, 'Durgandha' was sometimes used as a name for certain characters or demons to signify their repulsive nature.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /d̪ʊɾ.ɡənd̪ʱ/

US /dʊrˈɡʌnd/

The stress is slightly on the first syllable 'Dur'.

هم‌قافیه با

गंध (Gandh) सुगंध (Sugandh) अंध (Andh) मंद (Mand) कंद (Kand) छंद (Chhand) द्वंद्व (Dvandv) बंध (Bandh)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing 'dh' as a simple 'd'.
Ignoring the nasal 'n' sound (anusvara).
Pronouncing 'Dur' like the English word 'Door'. It should be a short 'u'.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize in text due to unique character combination.

نوشتن 4/5

Difficult for beginners due to the half 'n' and aspirated 'dh'.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Requires practice with the dental 'd' and aspirated 'dh'.

گوش دادن 2/5

Usually clear in speech because of its strong consonants.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

गंध बुरा आना नाक साफ

بعداً یاد بگیرید

सुगंध प्रदूषण सड़ना स्वच्छता वायु

پیشرفته

घृणास्पद विषाक्त निवारण वातावरण पारिस्थितिकी

گرامر لازم

Feminine Noun Agreement

दुर्गंध अच्छी नहीं है। (Not 'अच्छा')

Postposition 'Se'

कूड़े से दुर्गंध आती है। (Stench comes FROM garbage)

Causative Verbs

गंदगी दुर्गंध फैलाती है। (Filth SPREADS stench)

Adjective Placement

तीव्र दुर्गंध (Intense stench - Adjective before Noun)

Compound Nouns

मुख-दुर्गंध (Mouth-stench - direct compound)

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

यहाँ बहुत दुर्गंध है।

There is a lot of stench here.

Uses 'hai' for present state.

क्या यह दुर्गंध है?

Is this a bad smell?

Simple question structure.

खाने से दुर्गंध आ रही है।

Stench is coming from the food.

Feminine continuous verb 'aa rahi hai'.

वह दुर्गंध बुरी है।

That stench is bad.

Adjective 'buri' is feminine.

मुझे दुर्गंध पसंद नहीं है।

I do not like the stench.

Subjective preference.

दूध में दुर्गंध है।

There is a stench in the milk.

Locative 'mein'.

जूतों से दुर्गंध आती है।

Stench comes from shoes.

Habitual present 'aati hai'.

साफ करो, यहाँ दुर्गंध है।

Clean it, there is a stench here.

Imperative 'saaf karo'.

कूड़ेदान से तीव्र दुर्गंध आ रही थी।

A strong stench was coming from the dustbin.

Adjective 'teevra' (intense).

इस साबुन से दुर्गंध दूर हो जाएगी।

The stench will go away with this soap.

Future tense 'ho jayegi'.

क्या आपने वह दुर्गंध महसूस की?

Did you feel (perceive) that stench?

Past tense with 'ki'.

पसीने की दुर्गंध अच्छी नहीं होती।

The stench of sweat is not good.

General truth 'hoti'.

कमरा खोल दो, दुर्गंध बाहर जाएगी।

Open the room, the stench will go out.

Compound sentence.

बिल्ली के पास से दुर्गंध आ रही है।

A stench is coming from near the cat.

Postposition 'ke paas se'.

गंदे कपड़ों में दुर्गंध होती है।

Dirty clothes have a stench.

Plural noun 'kapdon'.

बिना नहाए शरीर से दुर्गंध आती है।

Stench comes from the body without bathing.

Prepositional phrase 'bina nahaye'.

नाली की दुर्गंध के कारण लोग बीमार हो रहे हैं।

People are falling ill due to the stench of the drain.

Reasoning 'ke karan'.

हमें इस दुर्गंध को रोकने का उपाय करना चाहिए।

We should find a way to stop this stench.

Modal 'chahiye'.

अस्पताल के गलियारे में दवाइयों की दुर्गंध थी।

There was a stench of medicines in the hospital corridor.

Genitive 'ki'.

यदि तुम कचरा नहीं फेंकोगे, तो दुर्गंध फैलेगी।

If you don't throw the trash, the stench will spread.

Conditional 'yadi... toh'.

मुँह की दुर्गंध दूर करने के लिए ब्रश करें।

Brush your teeth to remove bad breath.

Purpose 'ke liye'.

सड़ी हुई सब्जियों की दुर्गंध असहनीय थी।

The stench of rotten vegetables was unbearable.

Adjective 'asahniya'.

हवा के झोंके के साथ दुर्गंध कमरे में आ गई।

With a gust of wind, the stench came into the room.

Instrumental 'ke saath'.

वह दुर्गंध को पहचानने की कोशिश कर रहा था।

He was trying to identify the stench.

Infinitive 'pahachanne ki koshish'.

औद्योगिक कचरे से निकलने वाली दुर्गंध पर्यावरण को प्रदूषित कर रही है।

The stench emanating from industrial waste is polluting the environment.

Complex participial phrase.

इस पुरानी इमारत की दीवारों से सीलन की दुर्गंध आती है।

The stench of dampness comes from the walls of this old building.

Specific noun 'seelan'.

भ्रष्टाचार की दुर्गंध अब पूरे तंत्र में फैल चुकी है।

The stench of corruption has now spread throughout the system.

Metaphorical usage.

रासायनिक प्रयोग के दौरान एक अजीब सी दुर्गंध उत्पन्न हुई।

A strange stench was produced during the chemical experiment.

Formal verb 'utpann hui'.

नगर पालिका ने दुर्गंध की समस्या का समाधान निकालने का वादा किया।

The municipality promised to find a solution to the stench problem.

Abstract noun 'samasya'.

मछली बाज़ार की दुर्गंध से उसे चक्कर आने लगे।

He started feeling dizzy from the stench of the fish market.

Inceptive 'ane lage'.

दुर्गंधयुक्त वातावरण में काम करना स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक है।

Working in a stench-filled environment is harmful to health.

Adjective 'durgandhyukt'.

उसने खिड़की बंद कर दी ताकि दुर्गंध अंदर न आए।

He closed the window so that the stench would not come inside.

Conjunction 'taki'.

युद्ध के मैदान में मृत शरीरों की दुर्गंध हृदय विदारक थी।

The stench of dead bodies on the battlefield was heart-wrenching.

High literary style.

लेखक ने समाज की नैतिक दुर्गंध का चित्रण अपनी कहानी में किया है।

The author has depicted the moral stench of society in his story.

Abstract literary usage.

सल्फर डाइऑक्साइड की विशिष्ट दुर्गंध से उसकी उपस्थिति का पता चलता है।

The specific stench of sulfur dioxide reveals its presence.

Technical/Scientific register.

वह दुर्गंध इतनी तीव्र थी कि उसने चेतना खो दी।

That stench was so intense that he lost consciousness.

Result clause 'itni... ki'.

प्राचीन ग्रंथों में असुरों के आगमन का संकेत अक्सर दुर्गंध से दिया जाता था।

In ancient texts, the arrival of demons was often signaled by a stench.

Historical/Mythological context.

अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन की विफलता के कारण शहर में दुर्गंध का साम्राज्य है।

Due to the failure of waste management, there is a reign of stench in the city.

Metaphorical phrase 'durgandh ka samrajya'.

उसने अपनी नाक पर रूमाल रख लिया ताकि दुर्गंध से बच सके।

He put a handkerchief on his nose to avoid the stench.

Subjunctive 'bach sake'.

जलाशय के स्थिर पानी से उठती दुर्गंध पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के असंतुलन का प्रतीक है।

The stench rising from the stagnant water of the reservoir is a symbol of ecological imbalance.

Complex ecological context.

मानवीय संवेदनाओं के ह्रास से उत्पन्न होने वाली आध्यात्मिक दुर्गंध को पहचानना कठिन है।

It is difficult to recognize the spiritual stench arising from the decline of human sensibilities.

Highly abstract philosophical construction.

उसकी बातों में झूठ की ऐसी दुर्गंध थी कि कोई भी उस पर विश्वास नहीं कर सका।

There was such a stench of lies in his words that no one could believe him.

Metaphorical 'jhoot ki durgandh'.

कवि ने श्मशान की शांति और वहाँ व्याप्त दुर्गंध के बीच के विरोधाभास को रेखांकित किया।

The poet highlighted the contradiction between the peace of the crematorium and the prevailing stench there.

Literary criticism style.

दुर्गंध का वह झोंका अतीत की कड़वी यादों को ताज़ा कर गया।

That whiff of stench refreshed the bitter memories of the past.

Evocative sensory-memory link.

राजनीति के गलियारों में सत्ता की लालसा की दुर्गंध स्पष्ट रूप से महसूस की जा सकती है।

The stench of the lust for power can be clearly felt in the corridors of politics.

Political commentary.

वैज्ञानिक दृष्टि से दुर्गंध केवल अणुओं का एक विशिष्ट विन्यास है।

From a scientific point of view, stench is merely a specific configuration of molecules.

Reductionist scientific perspective.

उसने दुर्गंध के प्रति अपनी संवेदनशीलता को पूरी तरह से समाप्त कर लिया था।

He had completely eliminated his sensitivity toward stench.

Complex psychology.

इतिहास के पन्नों में क्रूरता की दुर्गंध आज भी बरकरार है।

The stench of cruelty still persists in the pages of history.

Temporal metaphor.

مترادف‌ها

बदबू सड़ांध कुगंध दुर्गंधि

متضادها

सुगंध खुशबू महक

ترکیب‌های رایج

दुर्गंध आना

तीव्र दुर्गंध

असहनीय दुर्गंध

दुर्गंध मिटाना

दुर्गंध फैलना

मुँह की दुर्गंध

पसीने की दुर्गंध

दुर्गंधयुक्त गैस

दुर्गंध का अहसास

सड़न की दुर्गंध

عبارات رایج

दुर्गंध से नाक फटना

— To be overwhelmed by a very strong, terrible smell.

कचरे के ढेर के पास दुर्गंध से नाक फट रही थी।

दुर्गंध का मारा

— Someone or something suffering from or plagued by a stench.

वह दुर्गंध का मारा कमरा बंद पड़ा था।

दुर्गंध छोड़ना

— To emit a foul smell.

कुछ कीड़े रक्षा के लिए दुर्गंध छोड़ते हैं।

दुर्गंध से दम घुटना

— To feel suffocated by a stench.

बंद तहखाने में दुर्गंध से दम घुट रहा था।

दुर्गंध की चपेट में

— To be caught in an area filled with stench.

पूरा मोहल्ला दुर्गंध की चपेट में है।

दुर्गंध का स्रोत

— The source of the stench.

हमें दुर्गंध का स्रोत ढूँढना होगा।

दुर्गंध निवारक

— Something that prevents or removes stench (deodorant).

यह एक प्रभावी दुर्गंध निवारक क्रीम है।

दुर्गंध मुक्त

— Stench-free.

हम शहर को दुर्गंध मुक्त बनाना चाहते हैं।

दुर्गंध की शिकायत

— Complaint about a stench.

पड़ोसियों ने दुर्गंध की शिकायत की।

भयानक दुर्गंध

— A terrifying or awful stench.

जंगल में किसी मरे हुए जानवर की भयानक दुर्गंध थी।

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

दुर्गंध vs गंध (Gandh)

Gandh is neutral (any smell), while Durgandh is always bad.

दुर्गंध vs धुआँ (Dhuan)

Dhuan is smoke (visible), Durgandh is the smell (invisible).

दुर्गंध vs गंदगी (Gandagi)

Gandagi is the physical filth, Durgandh is the resulting smell.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"पाप की दुर्गंध"

— The metaphorical 'smell' of sinful or evil actions.

उसके कृत्यों से पाप की दुर्गंध आती है।

Moral/Religious

"सड़ी गली राजनीति"

— Rotten politics (implies a metaphorical stench).

देश सड़ी गली राजनीति की दुर्गंध से परेशान है।

Political

"झूठ की दुर्गंध"

— When a lie is so obvious it feels repulsive like a smell.

तुम्हारी बातों से झूठ की दुर्गंध आ रही है।

Informal

"दुर्गंध फैलाना (Metaphorical)"

— To spread bad rumors or a bad reputation.

वह बिना वजह दूसरों के बारे में दुर्गंध फैला रहा है।

Social

"मौत की दुर्गंध"

— The feeling or presence of death in an area.

उस पुराने किले में मौत की दुर्गंध महसूस होती है।

Literary

"अहंकार की दुर्गंध"

— The repulsive nature of someone's extreme ego.

उसके व्यवहार में अहंकार की दुर्गंध है।

Philosophical

"गंदगी में दुर्गंध ढूँढना"

— To look for something bad in an already bad situation (redundancy).

वह तो पहले से ही बुरा है, अब उसमें दुर्गंध क्या ढूँढना?

Idiomatic

"दुर्गंध का टीका"

— A mark of shame or a bad reputation that 'stinks'.

चोरी का इल्ज़ाम उसके नाम पर दुर्गंध का टीका बन गया।

Literary

"दुर्गंध की तरह चिपकना"

— Something bad that you can't get rid of.

यह बदनामी उससे दुर्गंध की तरह चिपक गई है।

Colloquial

"नाक में दम करना (with stench context)"

— To annoy or trouble someone greatly (often used when a smell is the cause).

इस दुर्गंध ने तो नाक में दम कर रखा है।

Common

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

दुर्गंध vs बदबू

Both mean bad smell.

Badbu is informal/Urdu-origin, Durgandh is formal/Sanskrit-origin.

मोज़ों की बदबू (casual) vs. औद्योगिक दुर्गंध (formal).

दुर्गंध vs सड़ांध

Both are negative smells.

Sadaandh is specifically for rotting things. Durgandh is more general.

सड़ी मछली की सड़ांध vs. गैस की दुर्गंध।

दुर्गंध vs बास

Both are negative.

Baas implies a stale, lingering smell. Durgandh can be fresh and sharp.

पुरानी किताबों की बास vs. ताज़े कचरे की दुर्गंध।

दुर्गंध vs सुगंध

They sound similar.

Su- is good, Dur- is bad. They are total opposites.

गुलाब की सुगंध vs. नाले की दुर्गंध।

दुर्गंध vs कुगंध

They mean the same.

Durgandh is much more frequently used in modern Hindi than Kugandh.

Durgandh is the standard term.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

यहाँ [Noun] की दुर्गंध है।

यहाँ खाने की दुर्गंध है।

[Noun] से दुर्गंध आ रही है।

नाली से दुर्गंध आ रही है।

[Adjective] दुर्गंध के कारण [Result]।

तीव्र दुर्गंध के कारण मैं बाहर चला गया।

[Subject] दुर्गंध को दूर करने के लिए [Action] करता है।

वह दुर्गंध को दूर करने के लिए स्प्रे छिड़कता है।

[Abstract Noun] की दुर्गंध [Verb]।

भ्रष्टाचार की दुर्गंध समाज को नष्ट कर रही है।

दुर्गंध का वह [Noun] [Verb]।

दुर्गंध का वह झोंका यादें ताज़ा कर गया।

Mixed

बिना [Noun] के दुर्गंध नहीं जाती।

बिना सफाई के दुर्गंध नहीं जाती।

Mixed

क्या तुम्हें [Noun] की दुर्गंध महसूस हुई?

क्या तुम्हें गैस की दुर्गंध महसूस हुई?

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

فعل‌ها

صفت‌ها

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Common in news, health, and formal writing; moderate in daily speech.

اشتباهات رایج

दुर्गंध आ रहा है। → दुर्गंध आ रही है।
Durgandh is feminine, so the verb must be 'aa rahi'.
बहुत बुरा दुर्गंध। → बहुत बुरी दुर्गंध।
The adjective 'bura' must change to 'buri' to match the feminine noun.
फूलों की दुर्गंध। → फूलों की सुगंध।
Durgandh is only for bad smells. Flowers have 'Sugandh'.
Durgand (without H). → Durgandh.
The 'dh' is aspirated. Omitting the 'h' changes the sound significantly.
Kachre ka durgandh. → Kachre ki durgandh.
Use 'ki' (feminine possessive) instead of 'ka'.

نکات

Gender Check

Always remember 'Durgandh' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Think of it as 'The Bad Smell (She)'.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'Badbu' with friends and 'Durgandh' with your boss or in an exam.

The 'Dh' Sound

Don't ignore the 'h' in 'dh'. It's an aspirated sound. Blow out a little air when you say it.

Environmental Use

In India, you'll see this word in news about the 'Yamuna' river pollution. It's a key word for environmentalists.

The Anusvara

The dot over 'ga' represents the 'n' sound. Don't forget it, or the word becomes 'Durgadh', which is incorrect.

When to use Sadaandh

If it smells like something died or is rotting, 'Sadaandh' is more descriptive than 'Durgandh'.

Dur = Dirty

Link the prefix 'Dur' to 'Dirty' to remember it's a negative smell.

Adjective Pairing

Pair it with 'Asahniya' (unbearable) for maximum dramatic effect in your writing.

Social Sensitivity

Avoid telling someone directly 'Aapke shareer se durgandh aa rahi hai'. It's very blunt.

Medical Context

Look for this word on mouthwash bottles in India (e.g., 'Durgandh mitaaye').

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Dur' as 'Dirty' and 'Gandh' as 'Gases'. Dirty Gases cause a Durgandh!

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a large green cloud rising from a trash can with a big 'X' over a nose.

شبکه واژگان

Garbage Rotten Egg Sweat Bad Breath Pollution Drain Sulfur Decay

چالش

Try to identify three things in your city that produce 'Durgandh' and write them in a Hindi sentence.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from Sanskrit 'Durgandha'. It is a Tatpurusha compound.

معنای اصلی: 'Dur' (bad/difficult) + 'Gandha' (smell). Literally 'bad smell'.

Indo-Aryan -> Sanskrit -> Hindi.

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when using this word about a person's body or home, as it is very strong and can be taken as a serious insult.

In English, we have many words like 'stench', 'stink', 'pong', and 'malodor'. 'Durgandh' maps most closely to 'stench' or 'foul odor'.

Premchand's stories often describe the 'Durgandh' of poverty and neglected streets. Bollywood movies use the word in comedy scenes involving smelly feet or toilets. Environmental activists use it when protesting against factory waste in the Ganges.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Kitchen

खाना सड़ गया है
दुर्गंध आ रही है
कूड़ा बाहर फेंको
फ्रिज साफ करो

Public Transport

यहाँ बहुत भीड़ और दुर्गंध है
खिड़की खोलो
दम घुट रहा है
सफाई नहीं है

Hospital

दवाइयों की दुर्गंध
साँस लेने में दिक्कत
सफाई का ध्यान रखें
संक्रमण का डर

Bathroom

फिनाइल डालो
दुर्गंध दूर करो
पानी चलाओ
एग्जॉस्ट फैन चलाओ

City Street

नाले की दुर्गंध
कूड़े का ढेर
नगर निगम को फोन करो
रास्ता बदलो

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"क्या आपको भी यहाँ कोई अजीब सी दुर्गंध आ रही है?"

"इस कमरे की दुर्गंध दूर करने के लिए हमें क्या करना चाहिए?"

"क्या आप जानते हैं कि जूतों की दुर्गंध कैसे मिटाई जाती है?"

"शहर में बढ़ती दुर्गंध और प्रदूषण पर आपकी क्या राय है?"

"क्या आपको अस्पताल की दुर्गंध से परेशानी होती है?"

موضوعات نگارش

आज मैंने एक ऐसी जगह की यात्रा की जहाँ बहुत दुर्गंध थी। उसका वर्णन करें।

दुर्गंध और स्वच्छता के बीच क्या संबंध है? अपने विचार लिखें।

अगर आप एक 'दुर्गंध नाशक' मशीन बनाएंगे, तो वह कैसे काम करेगी?

अपने जीवन की एक ऐसी याद साझा करें जो किसी विशेष गंध या दुर्गंध से जुड़ी हो।

क्या दुर्गंध हमेशा बुरी होती है, या यह हमें खतरे से आगाह करती है?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Durgandh is a feminine noun. You should always use feminine verbs and adjectives with it, like 'दुर्गंध आती है' (Durgandh comes).

No! Durgandh specifically means a 'bad' smell. For perfume, use 'Sugandh' or 'Khushbu'.

Badbu is common and casual. Durgandh is formal and used in writing or serious discussions.

You can say 'Muukh ki durgandh' (मुख की दुर्गंध) or simply 'Saans ki badbu'.

No, 'Gandh' is neutral. It just means 'odor'. You need to add 'buri' (bad) or 'acchi' (good) to specify, or use Durgandh/Sugandh.

Yes, if an animal smells bad, you can say 'Janvar se durgandh aa rahi hai'.

It comes from Sanskrit: 'Dur' (bad) + 'Gandh' (smell).

While 'Durgandhiyan' exists, it is rarely used. People usually use the singular form even for multiple smells.

You can say 'Halki durgandh' (हल्की दुर्गंध).

Hindi doesn't have a single word for this, but you'd say 'Durgandh maarne wala vyakti' (A person who reeks).

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