दुस्साहस در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Dussāhas is a Hindi word for 'audacity' or 'recklessness,' implying a negative or misplaced type of courage.
- It is a masculine noun often paired with the verb 'karnā' (to do/commit) to describe bold but wrong acts.
- Culturally, it suggests a lack of respect or wisdom, distinguishing it from 'Sahas,' which is positive bravery.
- It is commonly used in news, formal literature, and dramatic dialogues to emphasize defiance or risk.
The word दुस्साहस (Dussāhas) is a fascinating Hindi noun that carries a heavy weight of judgment. At its core, it refers to a type of courage that is misplaced, excessive, or morally questionable. While the root word Sahas (साहस) means 'courage' or 'bravery'—a positive trait—the prefix Dus- (दुस्-) signifies something bad, difficult, or wicked. Therefore, Dussāhas translates most accurately to audacity, recklessness, or temerity. It is the kind of 'bravery' that makes people shake their heads in disapproval rather than clap in admiration. In English, we might describe it as 'having the nerve' or 'the gall' to do something that is either dangerous, disrespectful, or doomed to fail.
- Social Context
- In Indian society, which often emphasizes hierarchy and respect for elders or authority, Dussāhas is frequently used to describe a younger person or a subordinate who speaks back or acts defiantly. If a student argues rudely with a teacher, the teacher might say, 'तुम्हारा यह दुस्साहस!' (This audacity of yours!). Here, it isn't just about the act of speaking; it's about the perceived lack of boundaries.
- Physical Risk
- It also describes physical recklessness. If someone tries to cross a flooded river or perform a stunt without safety gear, it is called Dussāhas. It implies that the person is not being brave, but rather foolishly ignoring the high probability of a negative outcome. It is courage without wisdom (Vivek).
'बिना तैयारी के हिमालय की चोटी पर चढ़ने का दुस्साहस जानलेवा हो सकता है।'
When you use this word, you are usually criticizing the action. You are saying that the person has overstepped their bounds or ignored common sense. It is a powerful word in political discourse as well. Opponents might describe a controversial policy or a bold move by a leader as Dussāhas, suggesting that the leader is being arrogant or acting without considering the consequences for the public. It carries a tone of 'How dare they?'
In literature and cinema, villains are often characterized by their Dussāhas. They challenge the hero or the gods with a sense of invincibility that eventually leads to their downfall. Think of Ravana in the Ramayana—his act of kidnapping Sita was the ultimate Dussāhas, a reckless defiance of moral and divine law. This historical and mythological baggage makes the word feel very dramatic and serious when used in modern conversation.
'उसने भरी सभा में राजा का अपमान करने का दुस्साहस किया।'
Using दुस्साहस (Dussāhas) correctly requires understanding its grammatical role as a masculine noun. It is typically paired with the verb करना (karnā), meaning 'to do' or 'to commit' an act of audacity. You will often see the construction '[Person] + ने + [Action] + का + दुस्साहस + किया'. This structure emphasizes that the audacity was a conscious choice made by the subject.
- The 'Ka' Connection
- Because 'Dussāhas' is a noun, it usually follows a possessive or descriptive phrase. For example, 'बोलने का दुस्साहस' (the audacity to speak) or 'चुनौती देने का दुस्साहस' (the audacity to challenge). The 'ka' (का) acts as a bridge between the action and the noun.
'आतंकवादियों ने सीमा पार करने का दुस्साहस किया, जिसका उन्हें भारी खामियाजा भुगतना पड़ा।'
In formal Hindi, you might find it used as an adjective-like noun to describe a person's temperament. For instance, 'उसका दुस्साहस देख सब दंग रह गए' (Everyone was stunned to see his audacity). Note that while 'Dussāhas' is the noun, the person who commits it is often called दुस्साहसी (Dussāhasī). However, be careful: while 'Sahasī' (brave) is a compliment, 'Dussāhasī' (audacious/reckless) can be an insult or a warning depending on the context.
Another common way to use the word is in the negative imperative, warning someone not to be over-bold. A parent might tell a child, 'दुबारा ऐसा दुस्साहस मत करना!' (Don't ever have the audacity to do that again!). This usage is very common in movies and dramatic television serials. It implies a boundary has been crossed and there will be consequences if it happens again. It’s more intense than simply saying 'don't do that'.
'तुम्हारी हिम्मत कैसे हुई? इतना दुस्साहस!'
You won't hear दुस्साहस (Dussāhas) every day in a casual coffee shop conversation, but it is very common in specific high-stakes environments. Understanding these contexts will help you grasp the word's 'vibe'.
- News and Media
- Hindi news anchors love this word. They use it to describe criminal acts, military provocations, or scandalous political moves. For example: 'अपराधियों ने पुलिस पर गोली चलाने का दुस्साहस किया' (The criminals had the audacity to fire at the police). It adds a layer of moral indignation to the reporting.
- Historical Dramas and Bollywood
- If you watch period dramas (like Jodhaa Akbar or Baahubali), you will hear this word constantly. It fits the grand, formal language of kings and warriors. A villain might say to the hero, 'मेरे राज्य में कदम रखने का दुस्साहस कैसे किया?' (How did you have the audacity to step into my kingdom?).
In professional settings, particularly in legal or bureaucratic Hindi, Dussāhas appears in documents describing misconduct or 'contempt'. If a lawyer is arguing that someone intentionally broke a law with full knowledge of the consequences, they might use this term to emphasize the 'reckless' nature of the act. It suggests that the person didn't just make a mistake, but they were 'daring' the law to catch them.
Interestingly, in the sports world, a commentator might use Dussāhas to describe a very risky play that didn't pay off. If a cricketer tries an extremely difficult shot at a crucial moment and gets out, the commentator might call it 'दुस्साहस भरा शॉट' (a reckless/audacious shot). In this context, it's a mix of 'that was bold' and 'that was stupid'.
'बिना हेलमेट के बाइक स्टंट करना सिर्फ दुस्साहस है, बहादुरी नहीं।'
The most common mistake learners make with दुस्साहस (Dussāhas) is confusing it with its positive counterpart, साहस (Sahas). While both relate to being 'bold', their emotional charge is opposite. If you tell a friend, 'तुम्हारा दुस्साहस सराहनीय है' (Your audacity is commendable), you are sending a very confusing message. You are basically saying, 'Your bad/reckless courage is worth praising.' Most native speakers would find this ironic or sarcastic.
- Mistake 1: Positive vs. Negative
- Using 'Dussāhas' when you mean 'bravery' or 'courage'. Use Sahas (साहस) or Himmat (हिम्मत) for positive acts, like saving someone from a fire. Use Dussāhas for negative acts, like jumping into a fire for no reason.
- Mistake 2: Gender Agreement
- Thinking 'Dussāhas' is feminine because many abstract Hindi nouns ending in '-as' or '-at' are feminine. It is masculine. Use 'बड़ा' (baṛā), 'उसका' (uskā), and 'किया' (kiyā) with it.
Another mistake is overusing it in casual conversation. Calling a small mistake or a minor act of boldness 'Dussāhas' can sound overly dramatic or archaic. If a friend takes the last piece of pizza, saying 'यह तुम्हारा दुस्साहस है!' is clearly a joke because the word is so heavy and serious. For everyday situations, words like हिमाकत (Himākat) or धृष्टता (Dhṛṣṭatā) might be slightly more common, though they also carry negative weight.
'गलत: उसने अपनी जान बचाने का दुस्साहस किया।'
Hindi has a rich vocabulary for 'boldness,' and choosing the right word depends on the level of formality and the specific shade of meaning you want to convey. Here is a comparison of दुस्साहस with its cousins:
- हिमाकत (Himākat)
- This is an Urdu-origin word very common in Hindi. It means 'folly' or 'audacity.' It is slightly more colloquial than Dussāhas. You often hear 'यह हिमाकत मत करना' (Don't do this foolish/audacious thing). It’s less about 'courage' and more about 'stupidity' mixed with boldness.
- धृष्टता (Dhṛṣṭatā)
- This is a highly formal, Sanskritized word. It specifically means 'impudence' or 'insolence.' Use this in very formal writing or when describing someone being rude to a superior. It doesn't imply physical risk, just social boundary-crossing.
- गुस्ताखी (Gustākhī)
- Similar to Dhṛṣṭatā but of Persian origin. It’s very common in poetry and polite conversation. If you accidentally interrupt someone, you might say 'गुस्ताखी माफ़' (Forgive my impudence/rudeness).
If you want to move towards the positive side of the spectrum, you have:
- साहस (Sahas): Pure, noble courage.
- हिम्मत (Himmat): Common word for 'guts' or 'strength of mind.'
- वीरता (Veertā): Heroism or bravery, usually in battle.
'उसकी धृष्टता और दुस्साहस की कोई सीमा नहीं है।'
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The prefix 'Dus-' is cognate with the Greek 'dys-' (as in dysfunction or dystrophy). So, 'Dussāhas' is literally a 'dys-courage'!
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing it as 'Dus-ahas' (forgetting the double 's').
- Confusing the 's' with 'sh' (it is a dental 's').
- Making the first 'u' too long.
- Dropping the final 'h' sound.
- Stress on the first syllable instead of the second.
سطح دشواری
Common in literature and news, but rare in very basic texts.
Requires understanding of the 'ka' construction and gender agreement.
Pronunciation is key with the double 's'.
Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to spot in formal speech.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Masculine Noun Agreement
बड़ा दुस्साहस (Correct) vs बड़ी दुस्साहस (Incorrect).
Infinitive + Kā + Noun
जाने का दुस्साहस (The audacity to go).
Compound Verbs with Karnā
दुस्साहस किया (Did audacity).
Prefix 'Dus-' usage
दुष्कर्म (Bad deed), दुस्साहस (Bad courage).
Oblique Case
उसके दुस्साहस से (From his audacity).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
उसने यह दुस्साहस किया।
He did this audacity.
Simple subject-object-verb structure.
यह बड़ा दुस्साहस है।
This is great audacity.
'Baṛā' (big) agrees with masculine 'Dussāhas'.
दुस्साहस मत करो।
Don't be reckless.
Negative imperative.
उसका दुस्साहस देखो।
Look at his audacity.
Possessive 'uskā' for masculine noun.
क्या यह दुस्साहस है?
Is this audacity?
Simple question.
मेरा भाई दुस्साहस नहीं करता।
My brother does not do recklessness.
Present tense negative.
वह दुस्साहस से डरा।
He was scared by the audacity.
Use of postposition 'se'.
यह एक दुस्साहस था।
This was an act of audacity.
Past tense 'thā'.
चोर ने घर में घुसने का दुस्साहस किया।
The thief had the audacity to enter the house.
Verb + 'kā' + noun construction.
बच्चों को दुस्साहस नहीं करना चाहिए।
Children should not be reckless.
'Chāhiye' for advice.
शेर के पास जाने का दुस्साहस मत करो।
Don't have the audacity to go near the lion.
Prepositional phrase 'ke pās'.
उसने सच बोलने का दुस्साहस किया।
He had the audacity to speak the truth (context: in a dangerous situation).
Infinitive 'bolne' as an adjective.
यह दुस्साहस तुम्हें महंगा पड़ेगा।
This audacity will cost you dearly.
Future tense 'paṛegā'.
क्या तुमने उसे रोकने का दुस्साहस किया?
Did you have the audacity to stop him?
Interrogative with 'ne' subject.
उसका दुस्साहस सबको हैरान कर गया।
His audacity surprised everyone.
Compound verb 'kar gayā'.
बिना पूछे बाहर जाने का दुस्साहस मत करना।
Don't have the audacity to go out without asking.
Adverbial phrase 'binā pūche'.
आतंकवादियों ने चौकी पर हमला करने का दुस्साहस किया।
The terrorists had the audacity to attack the post.
Formal military/news register.
एक छोटे कर्मचारी ने मालिक को टोकने का दुस्साहस किया।
A junior employee had the audacity to interrupt the owner.
Focus on social hierarchy.
उसने उफनती नदी को पार करने का दुस्साहस दिखाया।
He showed the recklessness of crossing a surging river.
Using 'dikhyā' (showed) instead of 'kiyā'.
राजनीति में इतना दुस्साहस कम ही देखा जाता है।
Such audacity is rarely seen in politics.
Passive construction 'dekhā jātā hai'.
तुम्हारे इस दुस्साहस का परिणाम बुरा होगा।
The result of this audacity of yours will be bad.
Possessive 'tumhāre is'.
उसने ऊँची इमारत से कूदने का दुस्साहस किया।
He had the audacity/recklessness to jump from a tall building.
Physical risk context.
क्या कोई राजा के विरुद्ध बोलने का दुस्साहस करेगा?
Will anyone have the audacity to speak against the king?
Postposition 'ke viruddh' (against).
यह दुस्साहस भरा कदम था।
This was an audacity-filled step.
'Bhara' (filled) acting as an adjective.
विपक्ष ने सरकार के बहुमत को चुनौती देने का दुस्साहस किया।
The opposition had the audacity to challenge the government's majority.
Political terminology.
उसकी आँखों में एक अजीब सा दुस्साहस चमक रहा था।
A strange kind of audacity was shining in his eyes.
Metaphorical use.
बिना किसी सुरक्षा के जंगल में जाना दुस्साहस ही तो है।
Going into the forest without any protection is indeed recklessness.
Emphatic particle 'hī to'.
उसने समाज की परंपराओं को तोड़ने का दुस्साहस किया।
He had the audacity to break the traditions of society.
Abstract social context.
वैज्ञानिकों ने प्रकृति के नियमों से खेलने का दुस्साहस किया।
Scientists had the audacity to play with the laws of nature.
Ethical/Scientific context.
इतिहास गवाह है कि ऐसे दुस्साहस का अंत बुरा होता है।
History is witness that such audacity ends badly.
Philosophical/Historical tone.
उसने अपनी सीमाएँ लांघने का दुस्साहस दिखाया है।
He has shown the audacity to cross his limits.
Perfect tense 'dikhyā hai'.
इतने बड़े अधिकारी से रिश्वत माँगने का दुस्साहस किसने किया?
Who had the audacity to ask for a bribe from such a high official?
Interrogative 'kisne'.
नायक का दुस्साहस उसकी दुखद नियति का कारण बना।
The protagonist's audacity became the cause of his tragic fate.
Literary register.
उसने व्यवस्था की जड़ों पर प्रहार करने का दुस्साहस किया।
He had the audacity to strike at the roots of the system.
Metaphorical/Revolutionary context.
लेखक ने धर्म के संवेदनशील विषयों पर लिखने का दुस्साहस किया।
The author had the audacity to write on sensitive religious topics.
Intellectual audacity.
यह केवल साहस नहीं, बल्कि एक सुनियोजित दुस्साहस था।
This was not just courage, but a well-planned recklessness.
Contrast between Sahas and Dussāhas.
उसकी वाणी में वह दुस्साहस था जो अक्सर विनाश लाता है।
There was that audacity in his speech which often brings destruction.
Relative clause 'jo अक्सर...'
साम्राज्यवादियों ने संस्कृति को मिटाने का जो दुस्साहस किया, वह अक्षम्य है।
The audacity the imperialists had to erase the culture is unforgivable.
Historical/Political critique.
उसने मृत्यु की आँखों में झाँकने का दुस्साहस किया।
He had the audacity to peer into the eyes of death.
Highly poetic.
तकनीकी क्षेत्र में यह एक क्रांतिकारी दुस्साहस साबित हुआ।
In the technical field, this proved to be a revolutionary audacity.
Slightly positive/neutral nuance in innovation.
मानव जाति ने अंतरिक्ष की गहराइयों को नापने का जो दुस्साहस किया है, वह विस्मयकारी है।
The audacity humanity has shown in measuring the depths of space is awe-inspiring.
Grand, philosophical register.
दार्शनिक ने ईश्वर के अस्तित्व पर प्रश्न उठाने का दुस्साहस किया।
The philosopher had the audacity to raise questions about the existence of God.
Theological/Philosophical context.
उसकी कला में एक ऐसा दुस्साहस है जो दर्शकों को विचलित कर देता है।
There is such an audacity in his art that it unsettles the viewers.
Aesthetic criticism.
सत्ता के शिखर पर बैठकर उन्होंने नैतिकता को दरकिनार करने का दुस्साहस किया।
Sitting at the pinnacle of power, they had the audacity to sideline morality.
Political ethics.
क्या यह दुस्साहस आत्मघाती सिद्ध होगा या एक नई क्रांति का सूत्रपात करेगा?
Will this audacity prove suicidal or will it initiate a new revolution?
Rhetorical question.
महाकाव्यों में खलनायक का दुस्साहस ही कथा को गति प्रदान करता है।
In epics, it is the audacity of the villain that provides momentum to the story.
Literary analysis.
उसने काल के प्रवाह को मोड़ने का दुस्साहस किया।
He had the audacity to turn the flow of time.
Metaphysical imagery.
यह दुस्साहसपूर्ण कृत्य इतिहास के पन्नों में काले अक्षरों में लिखा जाएगा।
This audacious act will be written in black letters in the pages of history.
Idiomatic 'kāle aksharon mein' (in black letters/shamefully).
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Even audacity has a limit. Used when someone is repeatedly crossing lines.
चुप रहो, दुस्साहस की भी सीमा होती है।
— Don't ever do such a reckless thing again. A strong warning.
आज तो बच गए, पर ऐसा दुस्साहस फिर न करना।
— It is your audacity speaking. Used when someone is being overconfident or rude.
तुम नहीं, यह तुम्हारा दुस्साहस बोल रहा है।
— An audacity that invites death. Used for extreme physical risks.
बिना रस्सी के पहाड़ पर चढ़ना मौत को दावत देने वाला दुस्साहस है।
— The audacity to cross the limits of propriety.
उसने अपनी मर्यादा लांघने का दुस्साहस किया।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Sahas is positive courage; Dussāhas is negative audacity/recklessness.
Himmat is general 'guts' and is usually neutral or positive.
Dussādhya means 'difficult to achieve,' nothing to do with courage.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To invite trouble unnecessarily. Often used when someone's 'Dussāhas' leads to a problem.
उसने बॉस से बहस करके 'आ बैल मुझे मार' वाला दुस्साहस किया।
Informal— To put one's hand in a lion's den. A classic idiom for 'Dussāhas'.
दुश्मन के कैंप में जाना शेर की मांद में हाथ डालने जैसा दुस्साहस है।
Literary— To dig one's own grave. Used when recklessness leads to self-destruction.
इतना दुस्साहस करके वह अपनी कब्र खुद खोद रहा है।
Common— To play with fire. Used for dangerous audacity.
कानून को तोड़ना आग से खेलने जैसा दुस्साहस है।
Common— To build castles in the air. Sometimes used for the audacity of unrealistic plans.
बिना पैसे के व्यापार शुरू करने का दुस्साहस हवा में महल बनाने जैसा है।
Informal— To step on embers. Used for taking a very risky, often foolish path.
उसने अंगारों पर पैर रखने का दुस्साहस किया है।
Literary— To make a mountain out of a molehill. Can describe the audacity of exaggerating a conflict.
उसने छोटी सी बात का दुस्साहस करके तिल का ताड़ बना दिया।
Informal— Enmity with a crocodile while living in the river. Describes the audacity of challenging a powerful person in their own territory.
गाँव के मुखिया से लड़ना नदी में रहकर मगरमच्छ से बैर करने जैसा दुस्साहस है।
Proverbial— To carry one's head on one's palm. While usually positive (bravery), it can describe extreme 'Dussāhas' in a negative context.
उस अपराधी ने सिर हथेली पर रखकर पुलिस पर हमला करने का दुस्साहस किया।
Literary— To chew iron chickpeas. Describes a very difficult task, often attempted out of 'Dussāhas'.
इस भ्रष्टाचार को खत्म करने का दुस्साहस करना लोहे के चने चबाने जैसा है।
Commonبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Shared root word.
Sahas is a virtue (courage), Dussāhas is a vice (recklessness).
सैनिक ने साहस दिखाया (The soldier showed courage). अपराधी ने दुस्साहस किया (The criminal showed audacity).
Both mean audacity.
Dhṛṣṭatā is more about rudeness/insolence; Dussāhas is more about reckless risk/defiance.
उसकी धृष्टता असहनीय है (His impudence is unbearable).
Synonyms.
Himākat is more colloquial and often implies stupidity; Dussāhas is more formal and dramatic.
ऐसी हिमाकत मत करना (Don't do such a foolish thing).
Synonyms.
Gustākhī is Persian-origin, softer, and often used in polite contexts like 'Gustakhi Maaf'.
एक गुस्ताखी की माफी चाहता हूँ।
Both imply breaking rules.
Uddaṇḍatā is specifically 'naughtiness' or 'rowdiness,' usually for kids or students.
छात्रों की उद्दंडता बढ़ गई है।
الگوهای جملهسازی
यह [Noun] का दुस्साहस है।
यह चोर का दुस्साहस है।
[Subject] ने [Action] का दुस्साहस किया।
उसने भागने का दुस्साहस किया।
इतना दुस्साहस [Verb] के लिए काफी है।
इतना दुस्साहस हारने के लिए काफी है।
बिना [Noun] के [Action] करना दुस्साहस है।
बिना तैयारी के परीक्षा देना दुस्साहस है।
[Subject] का दुस्साहस उसकी [Noun] को दर्शाता है।
उसका दुस्साहस उसके अहंकार को दर्शाता है।
क्या यह [Noun] है या महज़ एक दुस्साहस?
क्या यह क्रांति है या महज़ एक दुस्साहस?
दुस्साहस का [Noun] बुरा होता है।
दुस्साहस का फल बुरा होता है।
दुस्साहस मत दिखाओ।
मुझसे बहस करने का दुस्साहस मत दिखाओ।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
High in formal contexts, medium in daily speech.
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Using it to mean 'bravery' in a positive way.
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Using 'Sahas' (साहस).
Dussāhas has a negative connotation. You wouldn't call a soldier's bravery 'Dussāhas' unless you were the enemy.
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Saying 'उसकी दुस्साहस' (Uskī dussāhas).
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Saying 'उसका दुस्साहस' (Uskā dussāhas).
Dussāhas is a masculine noun. Possessive pronouns and adjectives must agree with its gender.
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Using 'Dussāhas' for minor accidents.
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Using 'Galti' (mistake) or 'Bhool'.
Dussāhas implies a level of 'daring' or 'nerve.' A simple accident is not an act of audacity.
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Pronouncing it as 'Dushāhas'.
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Dussāhas.
The 's' is dental (like 'sun'), not palatal (like 'shoe'). Confusing 's' and 'sh' is a common pronunciation error.
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Using it without 'karnā' when a verb is needed.
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उसने दुस्साहस किया।
As a noun, it needs a supporting verb like 'karnā' (to do) to function in a sentence describing an action.
نکات
Context is King
Always check if the action is something you admire or dislike. If you admire it, use Sahas. If you dislike it or find it risky, use Dussāhas.
Gender Check
Keep 'Dussāhas' masculine. This is a common point of failure for students who assume abstract nouns are feminine.
Prefix Power
Learn the 'Dus-' prefix. It will help you understand other words like 'Dushkarman' (bad deed) and 'Durvyavhar' (bad behavior).
The Double S
Don't rush the 's'. The double 'ss' in Hindi (स + स) is a distinct geminate consonant. Take your time with it.
Hierarchy Matters
In India, 'Dussāhas' is often about hierarchy. Using it implies someone has 'forgotten their place.' Use it carefully!
Formal Tone
This word will immediately make your writing sound more formal and sophisticated. Use it in essays or formal letters.
News Watching
Watch 10 minutes of Hindi news. You are almost guaranteed to hear this word used to describe a crime or a political scandal.
Dramatic Flair
If you are writing a story, use 'Dussāhas' to show a character's arrogance or impending doom.
Visual Link
Associate the word with a 'Duss' (hissing snake) - something dangerous and negative, just like the 'Dus' in Dussāhas.
Avoid Slang
While there is a slang usage, it's safer to use it in formal or standard Hindi until you are very comfortable with the nuances.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Dus' as 'Dust'—it's 'Dusty Courage.' If your courage is dusty and dirty, it's not good courage; it's 'Dussāhas' (audacity/recklessness).
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person trying to jump over a canyon on a bicycle without a helmet. That reckless image is the perfect visual for 'Dussāhas.'
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three sentences describing a villain's plan using 'Dussāhas' and then rewrite them for a hero using 'Sahas' to see the difference.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'Dus' (दुस्) and 'Sahas' (साहस). 'Dus' is a prefix meaning bad, difficult, or wicked, while 'Sahas' means strength, power, or courage.
معنای اصلی: The original meaning in Sanskrit was 'violent courage' or 'rashness.' It referred to actions taken with force that overstepped moral or legal boundaries.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit -> Hindi)بافت فرهنگی
Be careful using this word with elders or superiors, as it is a strong accusation of disrespect.
English speakers might translate this as 'audacity,' but 'audacity' can sometimes be positive (like 'the audacity of hope'). In Hindi, 'Dussāhas' is almost always negative.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Military/Warfare
- दुश्मन का दुस्साहस
- सीमा लांघना
- मुँहतोड़ जवाब
- भारी नुकसान
Social/Family
- बड़ों का अपमान
- जुबान लड़ना
- मर्यादा तोड़ना
- शर्म आनी चाहिए
Sports/Adventure
- खतरनाक स्टंट
- बिना सुरक्षा के
- जोखिम भरा
- बेवकूफी
Legal/Crime
- कानून तोड़ना
- पुलिस पर हमला
- अदालत की तौहीन
- सजा मिलना
Politics
- विवादास्पद फैसला
- जनता का विरोध
- अहंकार
- सत्ता का नशा
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपको लगता है कि पहाड़ पर चढ़ना साहस है या दुस्साहस?"
"इतिहास में आपको किसका दुस्साहस सबसे ज्यादा याद है?"
"क्या कभी आपने कोई ऐसा काम किया है जिसे लोग दुस्साहस कहें?"
"आजकल के युवाओं में दुस्साहस बढ़ रहा है, आपका क्या विचार है?"
"साहस और दुस्साहस के बीच की रेखा कहाँ समाप्त होती है?"
موضوعات نگارش
लिखिए कि कब एक साहसी कार्य दुस्साहस में बदल जाता है।
अपने जीवन के एक ऐसे क्षण के बारे में बताएं जब आपने दुस्साहस किया और उसका क्या परिणाम हुआ।
क्या समाज को बदलने के लिए कभी-कभी दुस्साहस की आवश्यकता होती है?
किसी फिल्म के खलनायक के दुस्साहस का वर्णन करें।
सावधानी और दुस्साहस के बीच संतुलन कैसे बनाया जाए?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, in 99% of contexts, it is negative. It implies that the boldness is misplaced, rude, or dangerous. In very rare avant-garde artistic contexts, it might be used ironically to mean 'boldly breaking rules,' but for a learner, it's best to treat it as negative.
Think of the end of the word 'bus' followed immediately by the start of the word 'sun.' Bus-sun. Du-s-sāhas. It's a slightly longer 's' sound than a single 's'.
Generally, no. Use 'Sahas' (साहस) or 'Veertā' (वीरता) for a hero. If you use 'Dussāhas' for a hero, you are suggesting that the hero is being foolishly reckless.
'Himmat' is a very common, everyday word for 'guts' or 'courage.' It can be good or bad. 'Dussāhas' is a more formal, literary word specifically for 'bad courage.'
It is a masculine noun. You should say 'Uskā dussāhas' (his audacity) and 'Baṛā dussāhas' (big audacity).
The word itself is a noun. The adjective form is 'Dussāhasī' (reckless/audacious) or 'Dussāhaspūrṇ' (full of audacity).
Use 'Dhṛṣṭatā' when the act is specifically about being rude or impudent to someone, rather than taking a dangerous risk.
Extremely common! Villains use it to describe the hero's 'gall' to enter their lair, and heroes use it to describe the villain's crimes.
The most direct opposite in terms of quality is 'Vivek' (wisdom/discernment) or 'Sāvadhānī' (caution). In terms of courage, it is 'Kāyaratā' (cowardice).
Technically yes (दुस्साहसों), but as an abstract noun, it is almost always used in the singular.
خودت رو بسنج 198 سوال
Write a simple sentence using 'Dussāhas'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He had the audacity to speak.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a reckless driver.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the difference between Sahas and Dussāhas in one sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal sentence about a political move.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a tragic hero's hubris using 'Dussāhas'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Don't be reckless.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Such audacity!'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a warning to a child.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a news headline using 'Dussāhas'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Dussāhaspūrvak' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write: 'My audacity.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The thief's audacity.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about a dangerous stunt.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Dussāhasī' to describe a person.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about social tradition.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Audacity is bad.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Look at his audacity.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce: दुस्साहस
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Such audacity!' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Don't be reckless' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'He showed great audacity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'This audacity is unforgivable.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain 'Dussāhas' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'My audacity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'He did audacity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Reckless work.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Limit of audacity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Audaciously speaking.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Audacity is bad.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Look at that.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Don't do it again.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'He challenged the king.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Sahas or Dussāhas?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Audacity of the thief.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Surprising audacity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Political audacity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Hubris of the hero.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to 'दुस्साहस'. How many syllables?
Listen to 'उसने दुस्साहस किया'. Is it past or present?
Listen to 'दुस्साहस मत करो'. Is it a suggestion or a command?
Listen to 'उसका दुस्साहस'. Is the subject male or female?
Listen to 'अक्षम्य दुस्साहस'. What is the adjective?
Does 'Dussāhas' sound like 'Sahas'?
Listen for 'ka' in 'Bolne ka dussāhas'.
Is the tone of 'Itna dussāhas!' happy or angry?
Listen to 'Dussāhasī'. Is it a noun or adjective?
Listen to 'Dussāhaspūrvak'. How many 's' sounds?
Is 'Dussāhas' the first word in 'Dussāhas burā hai'?
Listen to 'Chor ka dussāhas'. Who is the subject?
Is the 'h' in 'has' silent?
Listen to 'Sahas aur Dussāhas'. Which one is longer?
Is the stress on 'Du' or 'Sa'?
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نمره کامل!
Summary
Dussāhas is 'bad courage.' While 'Sahas' is the bravery you want, 'Dussāhas' is the audacity that gets you into trouble or makes you look disrespectful. Example: 'उसने राजा को चुनौती देने का दुस्साहस किया' (He had the audacity to challenge the king).
- Dussāhas is a Hindi word for 'audacity' or 'recklessness,' implying a negative or misplaced type of courage.
- It is a masculine noun often paired with the verb 'karnā' (to do/commit) to describe bold but wrong acts.
- Culturally, it suggests a lack of respect or wisdom, distinguishing it from 'Sahas,' which is positive bravery.
- It is commonly used in news, formal literature, and dramatic dialogues to emphasize defiance or risk.
Context is King
Always check if the action is something you admire or dislike. If you admire it, use Sahas. If you dislike it or find it risky, use Dussāhas.
Gender Check
Keep 'Dussāhas' masculine. This is a common point of failure for students who assume abstract nouns are feminine.
Prefix Power
Learn the 'Dus-' prefix. It will help you understand other words like 'Dushkarman' (bad deed) and 'Durvyavhar' (bad behavior).
The Double S
Don't rush the 's'. The double 'ss' in Hindi (स + स) is a distinct geminate consonant. Take your time with it.
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.
