तंदुरुस्त
तंदुरुस्त در ۳۰ ثانیه
- तंदुरुस्त (Tandurust) is a common Hindi adjective meaning 'healthy', 'fit', or 'robust', primarily focusing on physical well-being and vitality.
- It is derived from Persian (Tan = Body, Durust = Correct) and is widely used in both formal and informal spoken Hindi.
- Unlike many Hindi adjectives, it is invariant, meaning it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun.
- While similar to 'Swasth', it has a more colloquial feel and specifically emphasizes physical strength and a vigorous appearance.
The word तंदुरुस्त (Tandurust) is a quintessential Hindi-Urdu adjective that captures the essence of physical well-being. To understand it deeply, one must look at its etymological roots in Persian. The word is a compound of two parts: 'Tan' meaning 'body' and 'Durust' meaning 'correct', 'right', or 'fixed'. Therefore, at its most literal level, being tandurust means having a 'body that is in its correct state'. This isn't just about not being sick; it's about the body functioning exactly as it was designed to. In the Indian cultural context, this word carries a weight of vitality. When you call an elderly person tandurust, you are remarking on their surprising strength and agility. When you call a child tandurust, you are often commenting on their healthy, perhaps slightly chubby and energetic appearance. It is a word that celebrates the physical form in its most optimized and vibrant state.
- Physical Aspect
- Refers to muscles, stamina, and the absence of visible ailments.
- Visual Aspect
- Often implies a glowing complexion or a sturdy build.
- Functional Aspect
- The ability to perform tasks with ease and vigor.
वह अस्सी साल की उम्र में भी बहुत तंदुरुस्त हैं और रोज़ सुबह टहलने जाते हैं। (Even at eighty, he is very healthy and goes for a walk every morning.)
गाँव की ताज़ा हवा और शुद्ध खाना आपको तंदुरुस्त बना देगा। (The fresh air and pure food of the village will make you healthy.)
एक तंदुरुस्त शरीर में ही एक स्वस्थ दिमाग निवास करता है। (A healthy mind resides only in a healthy body.)
कसरत करने से इंसान तंदुरुस्त रहता है। (A person stays fit by exercising.)
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि बच्चा अब पूरी तरह से तंदुरुस्त है। (The doctor said that the child is now completely healthy.)
In modern usage, the word has expanded slightly to include the concept of 'fitness' in a gym context, though 'fit' (English loanword) is also common. However, 'tandurust' remains the preferred choice for describing general robustness. It is also used in blessings. Elders often say 'Jeete raho, tandurust raho' (Live long, stay healthy). This highlights that health is considered one of the greatest forms of wealth in South Asian culture. The word also appears in various proverbs and common sayings, emphasizing that without a healthy body, all other achievements are secondary. It is an invariant adjective, meaning it doesn't typically change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes, making it very learner-friendly for those studying Hindi grammar. Whether you are talking about a man, a woman, or a group of people, the word remains 'tandurust'.
Using तंदुरुस्त (Tandurust) correctly involves understanding its role as a descriptive adjective and its place in a sentence. Unlike many Hindi adjectives that end in '-aa' (like 'achha' or 'bura') and change to '-ee' or '-e' based on gender and number, 'tandurust' is relatively stable. This makes it an excellent word for beginners to incorporate into their vocabulary without worrying about complex agreement rules. It usually follows the noun it describes or functions as a predicate adjective after a linking verb like 'hona' (to be).
- Direct Description
- Place it before the noun: 'एक तंदुरुस्त आदमी' (A healthy man).
- State of Being
- Use it with 'hona': 'मैं तंदुरुस्त हूँ' (I am healthy).
- Resultative
- Use it with 'rehna' (to stay): 'तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए फल खाओ' (Eat fruits to stay healthy).
When you want to emphasize the degree of health, you can use intensifiers like 'bahut' (very) or 'bilkul' (completely). For example, 'वह बिल्कुल तंदुरुस्त है' (He is absolutely healthy). In a comparative sense, you can use 'zyada' (more), as in 'वह पहले से ज़्यादा तंदुरुस्त लग रहा है' (He is looking healthier than before). It's important to note that while 'tandurust' refers to physical health, it is rarely used for mental health; for that, 'swasth' (healthy) or 'santulit' (balanced) are more appropriate. You will often find 'tandurust' paired with 'taaza' (fresh) or 'taakatvar' (strong) in descriptive passages. In marketing, especially for food products like milk, ghee, or chyawanprash, 'tandurust' is a power word used to promise vitality to the consumer. In a social setting, asking about someone's health using this word—'Aap tandurust hain?'—is a polite and caring way to inquire about their well-being, though 'Aap kaise hain?' is more general. If someone has recently recovered from an illness, saying 'Ab aap tandurust dikh rahe hain' (Now you are looking healthy) is a very common and positive observation.
The word तंदुरुस्त (Tandurust) is ubiquitous in Hindi-speaking environments, ranging from domestic settings to professional medical consultations. You will hear it most frequently in the following contexts:
- Family Gatherings: Grandparents often use this word to describe growing children. 'Mera pota kitna tandurust ho gaya hai!' (My grandson has become so healthy/sturdy!).
- Doctor's Clinics: After a check-up, a doctor might reassure a patient by saying, 'Aap bilkul tandurust hain, chinta ki koi baat nahi' (You are perfectly healthy, there's nothing to worry about).
- Gyms and Parks: People discussing fitness goals often use it. 'Mujhe bas tandurust rehna hai, body-building nahi karni' (I just want to stay fit/healthy, I don't want to do body-building).
- Advertisements: Health drink commercials often feature the tagline 'Tandurusti ki raksha' (Protection of health/vitality). This is a very famous slogan in India associated with Lifebuoy soap.
- Rural Settings: In villages, where physical labor is common, being 'tandurust' is a mark of pride and capability. It is often contrasted with being 'dubla-patla' (thin/weak).
In literature and Bollywood movies, the word is used to describe heroic characters or to emphasize a character's recovery. If a character returns from a long journey or a period of hardship looking well-fed and strong, other characters will remark on how 'tandurust' they look. In news reports regarding public health, you might hear the noun form 'tandurusti' (healthiness/vitality), though 'swasthya' is more formal. Understanding this word helps you navigate daily social interactions in India, as health is a frequent topic of conversation. It bridges the gap between the overly formal Sanskritized Hindi and the very casual street slang, making it a versatile tool for any learner.
While तंदुरुस्त (Tandurust) is a straightforward word, learners often make a few specific errors. The most common mistake is confusing it with the word 'Swasth'. While they both mean 'healthy', 'Swasth' is a broader term that can include mental and emotional health, whereas 'Tandurust' is almost exclusively physical. You wouldn't typically say 'Mera mann tandurust hai' (My mind is healthy); you would say 'Mera mann swasth hai'.
- Gender Agreement
- Some learners try to change it to 'tandurusti' for females. This is wrong. 'Tandurusti' is the noun (health). The adjective remains 'tandurust' for both genders.
- Spelling/Pronunciation
- Learners sometimes misspell it as 'Tandrust' (dropping the 'u'). While the 'u' is short, it is phonetically present and should be written.
- Overuse in Formal Writing
- In a formal medical report or a government health policy, 'Swasthya' or 'Swasth' is preferred over 'Tandurust', which can sound a bit too colloquial or informal.
Another mistake is using it to describe objects. You cannot have a 'tandurust mobile' or a 'tandurust building'. It is strictly reserved for living beings—humans and sometimes animals (like a 'tandurust ghoda' or a healthy horse). Some learners also confuse 'tandurust' with 'mota' (fat). While a 'tandurust' person might be well-built, the word implies strength and health, whereas 'mota' is often perceived as negative or indicating a lack of fitness. Finally, ensure you don't confuse it with 'Durust', which on its own means 'correct' or 'fixed'. If you say 'Yeh kaam durust hai', it means 'This work is correct', not 'This work is healthy'. The 'Tan' prefix is essential for the meaning of physical health.
Hindi has a rich vocabulary for health and vitality. Understanding the nuances between तंदुरुस्त and its synonyms will help you choose the right word for the right context.
- स्वस्थ (Swasth)
- The most direct synonym. It is Sanskrit-based and used in formal, medical, and general contexts. It covers both mind and body.
- सेहतमंद (Sehatmand)
- Also from Persian/Arabic roots (Sehat + Mand). It is very close to 'tandurust' but is used more for general 'healthiness' rather than just physical 'fitness'.
- हट्टा-कट्टा (Hatta-Katta)
- A very colloquial term used to describe a man who is big, strong, and robust. It implies a certain level of physical bulk and power.
- निरोग (Nirog)
- Literally 'without disease' (Ni + Rog). It is a more clinical or traditional way of saying someone is healthy because they have no illnesses.
- बलिष्ठ (Balisht)
- A formal word meaning 'strong' or 'powerful', often used in literature to describe warriors or physically imposing figures.
When choosing between these, consider the 'vibe' of your sentence. If you are talking to a friend about their new workout routine, 'tandurust' or 'fit' is perfect. If you are writing an essay on public health, 'swasthya' (the noun) and 'swasth' (the adjective) are better. If you are describing a wrestler, 'hatta-katta' captures the physical presence better than 'tandurust'. Understanding these subtle differences allows you to paint a more accurate picture with your words. For example, a 'nirog' person might be thin and weak but simply not sick, whereas a 'tandurust' person must have some level of physical energy and strength. Similarly, 'sehatmand' food makes you 'tandurust'. The relationship between these words is complementary, and they are often used together in pairs for emphasis, such as 'Swasth aur Tandurust'.
چقدر رسمی است؟
سطح دشواری
گرامر لازم
Adjective-Noun agreement (noting this one is invariant)
Use of 'taaki' for purpose
Conditional sentences with 'agar... toh'
مثالها بر اساس سطح
मैं बहुत तंदुरुस्त हूँ।
I am very healthy.
Simple subject + adjective + verb structure.
क्या आप तंदुरुस्त हैं?
Are you healthy?
Interrogative sentence using 'kya'.
मेरा भाई तंदुरुस्त है।
My brother is healthy.
Possessive pronoun + noun + adjective.
फल खाने से हम तंदुरुस्त रहते हैं।
We stay healthy by eating fruits.
Use of 'rehna' to indicate a state.
वह एक तंदुरुस्त बच्चा है।
He is a healthy child.
Adjective placed before the noun.
दूध पीना तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए अच्छा है।
Drinking milk is good for staying healthy.
Gerund 'peena' as a subject.
मेरी दादी अभी भी तंदुरुस्त हैं।
My grandmother is still healthy.
Use of 'abhi bhi' (still).
तंदुरुस्त लोग खुश रहते हैं।
Healthy people stay happy.
Plural noun with adjective.
वह रोज़ कसरत करता है ताकि तंदुरुस्त रहे।
He exercises daily so that he stays healthy.
Use of 'taaki' (so that) with subjunctive.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि अब मैं तंदुरुस्त हूँ।
The doctor said that I am healthy now.
Indirect speech using 'ki'.
तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए रोज़ टहलना चाहिए।
One should walk daily to stay healthy.
Use of 'chahiye' (should).
गाँव के लोग बहुत तंदुरुस्त होते हैं।
Village people are very healthy.
Generalization using 'hote hain'.
बीमारी के बाद वह फिर से तंदुरुस्त हो गया।
He became healthy again after the illness.
Use of 'ho gaya' (became).
क्या यह खाना तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए सही है?
Is this food right for staying healthy?
Complex interrogative.
मेरे पिताजी साठ साल के हैं पर बहुत तंदुरुस्त हैं।
My father is sixty years old but very healthy.
Contrast using 'par' (but).
तंदुरुस्त शरीर के लिए अच्छी नींद ज़रूरी है।
Good sleep is necessary for a healthy body.
Adjective modifying 'shareer' (body).
अगर आप तंदुरुस्त रहना चाहते हैं, तो जंक फूड छोड़ दें।
If you want to stay healthy, then give up junk food.
Conditional sentence 'agar... toh'.
योग करने से शरीर और मन दोनों तंदुरुस्त रहते हैं।
By doing yoga, both body and mind stay healthy.
Use of 'dono' (both).
वह दिखने में बहुत तंदुरुस्त और फुर्तीला है।
He looks very healthy and agile.
Compound adjectives.
तंदुरुस्त रहने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका संतुलित आहार है।
The best way to stay healthy is a balanced diet.
Superlative 'sabse achha'.
आजकल लोग तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए जिम जाते हैं।
Nowadays people go to the gym to stay fit.
Adverb 'aajkal' (nowadays).
उसकी तंदुरुस्त काया देखकर सब हैरान रह गए।
Everyone was surprised to see his healthy physique.
Use of 'kaya' (physique/body).
एक तंदुरुस्त जीवनशैली अपनाना मुश्किल नहीं है।
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is not difficult.
Complex noun phrase.
हमें अपने बच्चों को तंदुरुस्त रखने के लिए खेल-कूद के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना चाहिए।
We should encourage our children to play sports to keep them healthy.
Causative-like structure with 'rakhne ke liye'.
तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए केवल कसरत ही काफी नहीं है, मानसिक शांति भी ज़रूरी है।
To stay healthy, only exercise is not enough; mental peace is also necessary.
Contrastive 'hi nahi... bhi'.
प्रदूषण के कारण तंदुरुस्त रहना एक बड़ी चुनौती बन गया है।
Staying healthy has become a big challenge due to pollution.
Reasoning with 'ke kaaran'.
वह अपनी उम्र के हिसाब से काफी तंदुरुस्त और सक्रिय हैं।
He is quite healthy and active for his age.
Phrase 'ke hisaab se' (according to).
तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए हमें अपनी आदतों में सुधार करना होगा।
We will have to improve our habits to stay healthy.
Future obligation 'karna hoga'.
खेलों में भाग लेने से युवा तंदुरुस्त और अनुशासित बनते हैं।
By participating in sports, youth become healthy and disciplined.
Resultative 'bante hain'.
एक तंदुरुस्त व्यक्ति समाज के लिए एक संपत्ति होता है।
A healthy person is an asset to society.
Metaphorical use.
डॉक्टर ने उसे तंदुरुस्त होने के लिए खास डाइट चार्ट दिया है।
The doctor has given him a special diet chart to become healthy.
Purpose clause.
उसकी तंदुरुस्त आवाज़ से ही पता चल रहा था कि वह अब ठीक है।
It was clear from his healthy voice that he is fine now.
Metaphorical use with 'awaaz' (voice).
प्राचीन काल में लोग प्राकृतिक संसाधनों के कारण अधिक तंदुरुस्त रहते थे।
In ancient times, people used to stay healthier due to natural resources.
Historical context.
तंदुरुस्त रहने की चाहत ने ही आधुनिक फिटनेस उद्योग को जन्म दिया है।
The desire to stay healthy has given birth to the modern fitness industry.
Abstract subject.
साहित्य में तंदुरुस्त पात्रों को अक्सर वीरता और साहस का प्रतीक माना जाता है।
In literature, healthy characters are often considered symbols of bravery and courage.
Literary analysis.
शारीरिक रूप से तंदुरुस्त होने का अर्थ केवल मांसपेशियों का विकास नहीं है।
Being physically healthy does not mean only the development of muscles.
Philosophical definition.
तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए आयुर्वेद में कई महत्वपूर्ण सिद्धांत बताए गए हैं।
Many important principles for staying healthy are mentioned in Ayurveda.
Cultural reference.
शहरीकरण के दौर में तंदुरुस्त रहना एक विलासिता बनती जा रही है।
In the era of urbanization, staying healthy is becoming a luxury.
Social commentary.
उसकी तंदुरुस्त काया उसकी कड़ी मेहनत और संयम का परिणाम थी।
His healthy physique was the result of his hard work and restraint.
Attributive description.
तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए नियमित दिनचर्या का पालन करना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to follow a regular routine to stay healthy.
Formal requirement.
तंदुरुस्त रहने की अवधारणा समय और संस्कृति के साथ बदलती रहती है।
The concept of staying healthy keeps changing with time and culture.
Philosophical abstraction.
एक तंदुरुस्त राष्ट्र की नींव उसके नागरिकों के स्वास्थ्य पर टिकी होती है।
The foundation of a healthy nation rests on the health of its citizens.
Political metaphor.
तंदुरुस्त शरीर और प्रखर बुद्धि का मेल ही पूर्ण व्यक्तित्व का निर्माण करता है।
The combination of a healthy body and a sharp intellect creates a complete personality.
Holistic view.
आधुनिक जीवन की भागदौड़ में तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए सचेत प्रयास आवश्यक हैं।
Conscious efforts are necessary to stay healthy in the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Contemporary critique.
तंदुरुस्त रहने का अर्थ केवल रोगों का अभाव नहीं, बल्कि जीवंतता का अनुभव है।
Staying healthy means not just the absence of diseases, but the experience of vitality.
Existential definition.
विद्वानों का मानना है कि तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए प्रकृति के साथ सामंजस्य बिठाना ज़रूरी है।
Scholars believe that it is necessary to harmonize with nature to stay healthy.
Academic citation style.
तंदुरुस्त रहने की प्रक्रिया निरंतर है, यह कोई गंतव्य नहीं है।
The process of staying healthy is continuous; it is not a destination.
Metaphorical journey.
उसकी तंदुरुस्त उपस्थिति ने पूरे कमरे के वातावरण को ऊर्जावान बना दिया।
His healthy presence energized the atmosphere of the entire room.
Impact description.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
اصطلاحات و عبارات
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
الگوهای جملهسازی
نحوه استفاده
Tandurust is more physical than Swasth.
It is a Persian loanword.
It does not change for gender.
- Changing the gender of the adjective.
- Using it for inanimate objects.
- Confusing it with 'sust' (lazy).
- Using it for mental health.
- Spelling it without the 'u'.
نکات
Invariant Adjective
Don't change 'tandurust' to 'tandurusti' when describing a girl. Keep it 'tandurust'.
Root Words
Remember 'Tan' means body. This helps you remember it's about physical health.
Blessings
Use 'tandurust raho' when an elder asks you to bless someone younger.
Natural Sound
Use 'tandurust' instead of 'swasth' in casual conversations to sound more like a native.
Physical Focus
Use it when you want to emphasize that someone looks strong and energetic.
Pairing
Pair it with 'khush' (happy) for a complete description of well-being.
Adverts
Listen for it in soap and milk commercials on Indian TV.
Persian Connection
Knowing it's Persian helps you understand why it's common in Urdu poetry too.
Hatta-Katta
Use 'hatta-katta' if the person is exceptionally big and strong.
Opposite
The easiest opposite to remember is 'bimar' (sick).
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Tan' as 'Tanning' your 'Body' to make it 'Durust' (Correct/Fit).
ریشه کلمه
Persian
بافت فرهنگی
Elders often use this word in their formal blessings.
Used extensively in the health and hygiene industry.
In rural areas, it implies the strength to do hard labor; in urban areas, it's more about gym fitness.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"आप तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए क्या करते हैं?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि गाँव के लोग शहर के लोगों से ज़्यादा तंदुरुस्त होते हैं?"
"तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए सबसे ज़रूरी चीज़ क्या है?"
"क्या आप रोज़ कसरत करते हैं ताकि तंदुरुस्त रहें?"
"आपके परिवार में सबसे तंदुरुस्त कौन है?"
موضوعات نگارش
आज मैंने तंदुरुस्त रहने के लिए क्या किया?
मेरे लिए 'तंदुरुस्त' होने का क्या मतलब है?
एक तंदुरुस्त जीवनशैली के क्या फायदे हैं?
मैं अपने आप को और तंदुरुस्त कैसे बना सकता हूँ?
मेरे दादा-दादी इतने तंदुरुस्त कैसे रहते थे?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is used for both men and women without changing its form.
Tandurust is more colloquial and physical; Swasth is formal and holistic.
It is rarely used for the mind; 'swasth' is better for that.
It is Hindustani, used in both, with Persian roots.
The noun form is 'tandurusti', meaning health or vitality.
It's better to say 'sehatmand khana' or 'paushtik khana'.
Yes, it is always positive and implies strength and health.
It is a short 'u' sound, like in 'put'.
Yes, very common in dialogues about health and fitness.
Sometimes in a polite way for children, but generally it means 'fit' and 'strong'.
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Summary
तंदुरुस्त is your go-to word for describing physical fitness and robustness in daily Hindi. It’s culturally rich, grammatically simple, and conveys a sense of positive energy and bodily 'correctness'.
- तंदुरुस्त (Tandurust) is a common Hindi adjective meaning 'healthy', 'fit', or 'robust', primarily focusing on physical well-being and vitality.
- It is derived from Persian (Tan = Body, Durust = Correct) and is widely used in both formal and informal spoken Hindi.
- Unlike many Hindi adjectives, it is invariant, meaning it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun.
- While similar to 'Swasth', it has a more colloquial feel and specifically emphasizes physical strength and a vigorous appearance.
Invariant Adjective
Don't change 'tandurust' to 'tandurusti' when describing a girl. Keep it 'tandurust'.
Root Words
Remember 'Tan' means body. This helps you remember it's about physical health.
Blessings
Use 'tandurust raho' when an elder asks you to bless someone younger.
Natural Sound
Use 'tandurust' instead of 'swasth' in casual conversations to sound more like a native.
مثال
स्वस्थ रहने के लिए तंदुरुस्त रहना बहुत ज़रूरी है।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر health
आंबुलेंस
C1وسیله نقلیهای که بهطور ویژه برای انتقال بیماران یا مجروحان به بیمارستانها مجهز شده است.
आहार संबंधी
C1مربوط به رژیم غذایی یا تغذیه.
आहार विशेषज्ञ
B1A person who is an expert on diet and nutrition.
आहार योजना
B1A plan for what to eat; diet plan.
आईसीयू
B1Intensive Care Unit, a specialized hospital ward.
आकस्मिक
B1Sudden, accidental, emergency.
आँखों का डॉक्टर
A2چشم پزشک؛ دکتری که بیماریهای چشم را درمان میکند.
आनुवंशिक इंजीनियरिंग
C1The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
आनुवंशिक परामर्श
C1فرآیند مشاوره به افراد یا خانوادههای تحت تأثیر یا در معرض خطر اختلالات ژنتیکی.
आनुवंशिक उत्परिवर्तन
C1تغییر دائمی در توالی DNA که یک ژن را تشکیل میدهد.