Signification
A difficulty or test that is new or has never been encountered before.
Contexte culturel
Indian Prime Ministers frequently use this phrase in 'Mann Ki Baat' to describe national hurdles, making it a staple of patriotic and civic vocabulary. Newspapers like 'The Hindu' (Hindi edition) or 'Navbharat Times' use this phrase to add 'vazan' (weight) to their editorials. In Hindi-medium universities, this phrase is essential for writing research papers in sociology or political science. Younger Indians sometimes use this phrase ironically on Twitter/X to describe minor inconveniences, mocking the dramatic tone of TV news.
Master the Collocation
Always pair 'अभूतपूर्व' with 'चुनौती', 'संकट', or 'सफलता'. It rarely stands alone.
Register Check
Never use this with 'तू' (informal you). It requires the dignity of 'आप' or a formal third-person context.
Signification
A difficulty or test that is new or has never been encountered before.
Master the Collocation
Always pair 'अभूतपूर्व' with 'चुनौती', 'संकट', or 'सफलता'. It rarely stands alone.
Register Check
Never use this with 'तू' (informal you). It requires the dignity of 'आप' or a formal third-person context.
The 'Modi' Effect
Listen to Indian political speeches to hear the perfect intonation for this phrase. It's usually said slowly for emphasis.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct formal adjective.
जलवायु परिवर्तन मानवता के लिए एक _______ चुनौती है।
In the context of humanity and climate change, the most appropriate formal term is 'अभूतपूर्व' (unprecedented).
Which sentence uses the phrase in the correct register?
Choose the best sentence:
The phrase is reserved for high-stakes, historically significant events, not daily chores.
Complete the formal dialogue.
नेता: 'भ्रष्टाचार को मिटाना हमारे देश के लिए...' जनता: '...एक अभूतपूर्व चुनौती है।'
Politicians use this phrase to emphasize the difficulty and importance of a task.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Direct translation match.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesजलवायु परिवर्तन मानवता के लिए एक _______ चुनौती है।
In the context of humanity and climate change, the most appropriate formal term is 'अभूतपूर्व' (unprecedented).
Choose the best sentence:
The phrase is reserved for high-stakes, historically significant events, not daily chores.
नेता: 'भ्रष्टाचार को मिटाना हमारे देश के लिए...' जनता: '...एक अभूतपूर्व चुनौती है।'
Politicians use this phrase to emphasize the difficulty and importance of a task.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation match.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOnly if it's an exam that has never been conducted in this format before. Otherwise, use 'कठिन परीक्षा'.
The phrase is feminine because 'चुनौती' is feminine. The adjective 'अभूतपूर्व' doesn't change.
Not really. You could say 'नयी चुनौती', but it loses the formal weight.
Pay attention to the 'ū' (ू) in 'bhūta' and 'pūrva'. Both are long vowels.
Rarely in songs, but often in political thrillers or 'serious' cinema dialogues.
Yes, it is perfect for describing a major market shift or a project hurdle.
A 'common' or 'routine' task (सामान्य कार्य).
No, it sounds 'official' and 'educated'.
No, 'चुनौती' is always a challenge. For positive things, use 'अभूतपूर्व सफलता' (unprecedented success).
It is very common in both, provided the setting is formal.
Expressions liées
असाधारण परिस्थिति
similarExtraordinary circumstance
कठिन परीक्षा
similarDifficult test
नया मोड़
contrastNew turn
ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि
contrastHistoric achievement
