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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces छाना en 30 secondes

Explication छाना in your Level:

At the A1 level, think of 'chānā' as a word used to describe the sky. You will mostly see it when talking about weather. For example, if you see many clouds, you can say 'Bādal chāye haiṃ' (Clouds are spread/there). It's a simple way to describe what you see above you. Don't worry about the complex grammar yet; just remember it for clouds and fog. It helps you describe a grey, cloudy day in Hindi.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'chānā' for more than just clouds. You can use it for fog (kohrā) or smoke (dhūāṃ). It describes something that fills up the air. You might also hear it in simple stories to describe a room becoming quiet: 'Sannāṭā chā gayā' (Silence spread). You are learning that this word is about things that don't have a fixed shape but fill a space. Remember to change the ending based on the subject (masculine or feminine).

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'chānā' for both physical and metaphorical contexts. You can use it to describe moods, like 'udāsī' (sadness) or 'khushī' (happiness) spreading in a group. You should also understand the compound verb 'chā jānā', which means to completely take over or become very popular. For example, 'Vah gāyak sab par chā gayā' (That singer dominated everyone/was a hit). This level requires you to use the word to add 'atmosphere' to your speaking and writing.

At the B2 level, you can use 'chānā' to describe complex social phenomena or literary scenes. You might discuss how a particular fashion 'chāyā huā hai' (is trending/dominant) in the market. You understand the nuance between 'phailnā' (general spreading) and 'chānā' (enveloping/pervading). You can use it in the passive-like sense to describe how a shadow or a doubt 'chā gayā' over someone's mind. Your usage should reflect a deeper understanding of Hindi's expressive capabilities.

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At the C1 level, 'chānā' becomes a tool for sophisticated description. You use it in creative writing to set a mood—perhaps how a sense of dread 'chā gayā' over a village. You are also aware of its less common meanings, like thatching a roof, and can distinguish between various synonyms like 'vyāpt honā' or 'āchhādīt honā' in formal contexts. You can analyze how authors use this verb to create imagery in classical Hindi literature and poetry.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'chānā'. You can use it with perfect idiomatic precision, recognizing its role in various registers from colloquial slang ('tū toh chā gayā!') to high-level philosophical discourse. You understand its etymological roots and how it relates to other Indo-Aryan languages. You can use it to describe subtle shifts in public opinion or the pervasive nature of an ideology, using the word's inherent sense of 'enveloping' to convey deep meaning.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

छाना en 30 secondes

Primarily means to spread over or cover, like clouds or fog.
Used metaphorically for emotions like silence or joy filling a space.
In modern slang, it means to dominate or become very famous.
Commonly used as a compound verb 'chā jānā' for emphasis.

The Hindi verb छाना (chānā) is a versatile and evocative word that primarily describes the action of spreading over, covering, or pervading a space. While its most literal application involves physical phenomena like clouds covering the sky or fog enveloping a valley, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe emotions, sounds, or reputations that take over a particular environment. Understanding this word requires a shift from seeing 'covering' as a deliberate act of putting a lid on something to seeing it as a natural expansion that occupies a territory. It suggests a sense of fullness and presence. When you use this word, you are often painting a picture of a scene where one element has become the dominant feature of the surroundings.

Physical Coverage: This refers to natural elements like clouds, smoke, or dust that spread across the sky or ground. For example, 'आसमान में बादल छा गए' (Clouds spread across the sky).

शहर पर धुंध छा गई है। (Mist has spread over the city.)

Emotional Pervasiveness: When a feeling like sadness, joy, or silence fills a room or a person's heart, we use 'chānā'. For instance, 'घर में सन्नाटा छा गया' (Silence spread throughout the house).

जीत की खबर सुनते ही चारों ओर खुशी छा गई। (As soon as the news of the victory was heard, happiness spread everywhere.)

Social Dominance: In modern slang or media, if a person becomes very famous or 'trends', people say they have 'spread' over the world/internet. 'वह सोशल मीडिया पर छा गया' (He dominated/went viral on social media).

आजकल यह गाना हर तरफ छाया हुआ है। (Nowadays this song is popular/pervasive everywhere.)

Furthermore, 'chānā' is used in the context of 'thatching' or roofing a house in rural settings, though this is a more specialized use. In general conversation, you will encounter it most in descriptions of nature and atmosphere. The word carries a certain weight; it doesn't just mean something is present, it means something has successfully enveloped its surroundings. It is a powerful verb for writers and speakers who want to create a vivid sense of environment.

Grammatically, छाना is an intransitive verb in its most common 'spreading' sense, meaning it doesn't usually take a direct object in the way 'to cover something' does in English. Instead, the subject is the thing that is spreading (like clouds or silence). However, it is often used with the auxiliary verb 'जाना' (jānā) to form the compound verb 'छा जाना' (chā jānā), which emphasizes the completion or the suddenness of the action. For instance, 'बादल छा गए' (clouds spread) is more common than just 'बादल छाए'.

Past Tense Usage: Since 'chānā' is intransitive, it agrees with the subject in gender and number. Masculine singular: छाया, Masculine plural: छाए, Feminine: छाई. Example: 'अँधेरा छा गया' (Darkness spread - masculine).

कमरे में उदासी छा गई। (Sadness spread in the room - feminine.)

Continuous and Perfect States: To describe a state where something is already covering an area, we use the perfective participle 'छाया हुआ' (chāyā huā). Example: 'आसमान में बादल छाए हुए हैं' (Clouds are spread in the sky).

पहाड़ों पर कोहरा छाया हुआ है। (Fog is spread over the mountains.)

In more advanced usage, you might see 'chānā' used for roofing or thatching. In this context, it is transitive. 'उसने अपनी झोपड़ी छाई' (He thatched his hut). However, this is less common in urban Hindi. The most frequent error for learners is confusing the pronunciation with 'छानना' (chānnā), which means 'to filter' or 'to strain' (like tea). Note the extra 'n' and the different meaning. When you want to say something is dominating the scene, 'chā jānā' is your best friend. It conveys a sense of total immersion that other verbs lack.

You will hear छाना in a wide variety of settings, ranging from the evening news to romantic Bollywood songs. It is a word that bridges the gap between everyday observation and poetic expression. In weather forecasts, it is the standard term for cloud cover or fog. In sports commentary, it describes a player who is performing so well that they seem to be everywhere on the field or are the only person the crowd is talking about.

In News and Weather: 'अगले २४ घंटों में बादल छाए रहने की संभावना है' (Clouds are likely to remain spread over the next 24 hours).

धुंध के कारण सड़कों पर सन्नाटा छा गया। (Due to the mist, silence spread on the roads.)

In Literature and Poetry: Poets use 'chānā' to describe the atmosphere of a scene. 'रात की खामोशी हर तरफ छाई थी' (The silence of the night was spread everywhere).

तेरी यादें मेरे दिल पर छाई रहती हैं। (Your memories remain spread/lingering over my heart.)

In everyday life, you might hear a parent tell a child that 'आँखों पर नींद छा रही है' (Sleep is spreading over the eyes), meaning the child looks very sleepy. Or in a business context, 'बाज़ार में मंदी छाई हुई है' (Recession is spread over the market). It is a word that captures the 'mood' of a situation effectively. Whether it's the literal shade of a tree or the metaphorical shadow of a doubt, 'chānā' describes the way an influence expands to fill a space.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with छाना is confusing it with other 'covering' verbs or similar-sounding words. Hindi has several words for 'to cover' depending on the intent and the physical nature of the action. Using the wrong one can change the meaning significantly or make the sentence sound unnatural.

Confusing with छानना (chānnā): 'Chānnā' means to filter, strain, or sift. It sounds very similar. If you say 'चाय छाना', it might be understood as a mistake for 'चाय छानी' (strained the tea), but 'chānā' doesn't apply to tea unless you mean the tea spilled and spread over the floor!

Mistake: मैंने खिड़की को छाया। (I spread the window - Incorrect). Correct: मैंने खिड़की को ढका (I covered the window).

Confusing with ढंकना (dhanknā): 'Dhanknā' is used for covering an object with a lid, cloth, or hand. 'Chānā' is for things that spread naturally. You 'dhanko' a pot with a lid, but clouds 'chāte' in the sky.

Another common error is gender agreement. Because 'chānā' is intransitive, it must agree with the subject. If you are talking about 'धुंध' (dhundh - mist, feminine), you must say 'धुंध छाई है', not 'धुंध छाया है'. Similarly, learners often forget the 'huā' (हुआ) when describing a state. 'बादल छाए हैं' means 'clouds have spread', while 'बादल छाए हुए हैं' means 'clouds are (currently) spread/covering'. Pay attention to these nuances to sound more like a native speaker.

While छाना is unique in its atmospheric connotation, there are several synonyms and related words that you might use depending on the specific context. Choosing the right one helps in expressing the exact degree and nature of the 'spreading'.

फैलना (phailnā) vs छाना (chānā): 'Phailnā' is a general word for 'to spread' (like butter on bread or news in a town). 'Chānā' implies a sense of covering or enveloping from above or throughout. News 'phailtī' (spreads), but silence 'chātī' (pervades).

खबर पूरे शहर में फैल गई। (The news spread throughout the city.)

व्याप्त होना (vyāpt honā): This is a formal, Sanskritized term meaning 'to be pervasive'. You will find this in academic or philosophical texts. 'ईश्वर कण-कण में व्याप्त है' (God is pervasive in every particle).

समाज में भ्रष्टाचार व्याप्त है। (Corruption is pervasive in society.)

Other alternatives include 'घिरना' (ghirnā - to be surrounded), often used with clouds ('बादल घिर आए'), and 'पसारना' (pasārnā - to stretch out/spread), used for limbs or carpets. Understanding these distinctions allows you to choose the word that best fits the 'vibe' of your sentence. 'Chānā' remains the most poetic and visually evocative choice for describing how an element takes over a space.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'Chāyā' (shadow) comes from the same root. When something 'chātā' (spreads) over you, it literally or figuratively casts a 'chāyā' (shadow).

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈtʃɑː.nɑː/

US /ˈtʃɑ.nɑ/

Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Chā'.

Rime avec

आना (ānā) जाना (jānā) गाना (gānā) खाना (khānā) लाना (lānā) माना (mānā) पाना (pānā) बनाना (banānā)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing it as 'Shānā' (like 'she'). It must be 'Ch'.
Confusing it with 'Chānnā' (to filter), which has a short 'a' in the middle and a double 'n'.
Making the 'n' retroflex (tongue curled back). It should be dental (tongue touching teeth).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize in context, but homonyms can be tricky.

Écriture 4/5

Requires correct gender/number agreement with the subject.

Expression orale 3/5

Common in daily speech, especially in the compound form 'chā jānā'.

Écoute 4/5

Can be confused with 'chānnā' if not listening carefully.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

बादल (bādal) आसमान (āsmān) फैलना (phailnā) जाना (jānā)

Apprends ensuite

छानना (chānnā) घिरना (ghirnā) व्याप्त (vyāpt) आवरण (āvaran)

Avancé

आच्छादित (āchhādīt) तिमिराच्छन्न (timirāchhann - covered in darkness)

Grammaire à connaître

Intransitive Agreement

बादल (M.Pl) छाए हैं। धुंध (F.Sg) छाई है।

Compound Verb with 'Jānā'

सन्नाटा छा गया (The silence spread/became complete).

Perfective Participle for State

छाया हुआ (In a state of being spread).

Habitual Aspect

यहाँ हमेशा कोहरा छाया रहता है।

Transitive Use (Roofing)

उसने छत छाई (He thatched the roof).

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Exemples par niveau

आसमान में बादल छाए हैं।

Clouds are spread in the sky.

Subject: bādal (masculine plural). Verb: chāye (plural agreement).

आज कोहरा छाया हुआ है।

It is foggy today.

kohrā (fog) is masculine singular.

आकाश में काले बादल छा गए।

Dark clouds spread in the sky.

Compound verb 'chā gaye' for a completed action.

धुआँ हर तरफ छा गया।

Smoke spread everywhere.

dhūāṃ (smoke) is masculine singular.

पहाड़ों पर बादल छाए रहते हैं।

Clouds remain spread on the mountains.

Habitual aspect: chāye rahte haiṃ.

सूरज पर बादल छा गए।

Clouds covered the sun.

Literal use of covering.

शाम को धुंध छा जाती है।

Mist spreads in the evening.

dhundh (mist) is feminine singular.

नीला रंग आसमान पर छाया है।

Blue color is spread over the sky.

Poetic A1 usage.

कमरे में अँधेरा छा गया।

Darkness spread in the room.

andherā (darkness) is masculine.

सब तरफ शांति छा गई।

Peace/Silence spread everywhere.

shānti (peace) is feminine.

मैदान में धूल छा गई।

Dust spread over the field.

dhūl (dust) is feminine.

उसके चेहरे पर मुस्कान छा गई।

A smile spread across her face.

Metaphorical use for emotions.

रात होते ही सन्नाटा छा जाता है।

As soon as it is night, silence spreads.

sannāṭā (silence) is masculine.

पेड़ की छाया जमीन पर छाई है।

The tree's shadow is spread on the ground.

Note the relation between chāyā (shadow) and chānā.

शहर पर कोहरा छाया हुआ था।

Fog was spread over the city.

Past continuous state.

बरसात के बाद हरियाली छा गई।

Greenery spread after the rain.

hariyālī (greenery) is feminine.

खबर मिलते ही घर में मातम छा गया।

Mourning spread in the house upon hearing the news.

mātam (mourning) is masculine.

वह अपनी कला से दुनिया पर छा गया।

He dominated the world with his art.

Figurative use: dominating/becoming famous.

मेरे मन में डर छा गया।

Fear spread in my mind.

Abstract subject: dar (fear).

पार्टी में रौनक छा गई।

The party became lively (liveliness spread).

raunaq (liveliness) is feminine.

गाँव पर गरीबी छाई हुई है।

Poverty is spread over the village.

Describing a prevailing condition.

उसकी आँखों में नींद छा रही थी।

Sleep was spreading over his eyes.

Idiomatic for feeling sleepy.

स्टेडियम में उत्साह छा गया।

Enthusiasm spread in the stadium.

utsāh (enthusiasm) is masculine.

चारों ओर सन्नाटा छाया हुआ था।

Silence was spread all around.

Perfective participle for state.

बाज़ार में मंदी छाई हुई है।

A recession is prevailing in the market.

mandī (recession) is feminine.

उसकी आवाज़ में एक अजीब सा दर्द छाया था।

A strange pain was spread in his voice.

Subtle emotional description.

नया फैशन युवाओं पर छाया हुआ है।

The new fashion is dominant among the youth.

Usage for trends/popularity.

युद्ध के बादल देशों पर छा रहे हैं।

Clouds of war are spreading over the countries.

Metaphorical idiom: yuddh ke bādal.

उसके चेहरे पर निराशा छा गई।

Despair spread across his face.

nirāshā (despair) is feminine.

फिल्म के हीरो ने परदे पर छा जाने का हुनर दिखाया।

The movie hero showed the skill of dominating the screen.

Infinitive use: chā jāne kā.

पूरे देश में देशभक्ति की लहर छा गई।

A wave of patriotism spread throughout the country.

lahar (wave) is feminine.

सपनों की दुनिया उस पर छाई रहती है।

The world of dreams remains spread over him (he is a dreamer).

Abstract usage.

लेखक की रचनाओं में एक खास तरह की उदासी छाई रहती है।

A specific kind of sadness pervades the author's works.

Literary analysis context.

राजनीतिक अनिश्चितता के बादल अब भी छाए हुए हैं।

Clouds of political uncertainty are still spread/looming.

Complex abstract subject.

उसकी शख्सियत ऐसी थी कि वह महफिल में छा जाता था।

His personality was such that he would dominate any gathering.

Habitual past for personality traits.

प्राचीन खंडहरों पर एक रहस्यमयी चुप्पी छाई थी।

A mysterious silence was spread over the ancient ruins.

Descriptive narrative style.

भ्रष्टाचार की छाया पूरे विभाग पर छाई हुई है।

The shadow of corruption is spread over the entire department.

Advanced metaphorical usage.

बसंत ऋतु में प्रकृति पर एक नई उमंग छा जाती है।

In spring, a new fervor spreads over nature.

Season-based description.

उसके विचारों पर पश्चिमी संस्कृति छाई हुई है।

Western culture is spread over/dominates his thoughts.

Cultural influence context.

इस कविता में विरह की वेदना हर पंक्ति में छाई है।

In this poem, the pain of separation pervades every line.

Literary criticism.

संपूर्ण ब्रह्मांड में एक अनंत शून्यता छाई हुई है।

An infinite emptiness is spread throughout the entire universe.

Cosmological/Philosophical context.

इतिहास के पन्नों पर इस महान सम्राट का यश छाया हुआ है।

The glory of this great emperor is spread over the pages of history.

Formal historical register.

उसकी बातों में जो गंभीरता छाई थी, उसने सबको सोचने पर मजबूर कर दिया।

The seriousness that pervaded his words forced everyone to think.

Complex clause structure.

समाज के मानस पर भय की एक चादर सी छाई हुई है।

A sheet-like layer of fear is spread over the psyche of society.

Metaphorical 'sheet' (chādar) imagery.

दार्शनिकों के अनुसार, माया का आवरण सत्य पर छाया रहता है।

According to philosophers, the veil of Maya remains spread over the truth.

Highly philosophical/spiritual register.

इस कलाकृति में रंगों का जो सामंजस्य छाया है, वह अद्वितीय है।

The harmony of colors that pervades this artwork is unique.

Artistic critique.

आधुनिकता की चकाचौंध में परंपराएं कहीं पीछे छूटती जा रही हैं, जबकि दिखावा हर तरफ छाया है।

In the dazzle of modernity, traditions are being left behind, while pretension is spread everywhere.

Sociological commentary.

अस्तित्व के गहन प्रश्नों की धुंध उसके मस्तिष्क पर छाई रहती थी।

The mist of deep existential questions remained spread over his mind.

Poetic/Existential register.

Synonymes

फैलना घिरना व्याप्त होना पसारना ढंकना आच्छादित होना लिपट जाना मँडराना

Antonymes

छँटना हटना गायब होना सुकुड़ना

Collocations courantes

बादल छाना

सन्नाटा छाना

अँधेरा छाना

कोहरा छाना

उदासी छाना

खुशी छाना

धूल छाना

नींद छाना

यश छाना

धुंध छाना

Phrases Courantes

छा जाना

— To completely dominate or take over a place or situation.

वह अपनी परफॉरमेंस से स्टेज पर छा गया।

बादल छाए रहना

— To remain cloudy for a duration.

आज दिन भर बादल छाए रहेंगे।

दहशत छाना

— For terror or panic to spread among people.

धमाके के बाद शहर में दहशत छा गई।

मातम छाना

— For a state of mourning to envelop a place.

उसकी मृत्यु पर पूरे गाँव में मातम छा गया।

रौनक छाना

— For a place to become bright and lively.

त्योहारों पर बाज़ारों में रौनक छा जाती है।

सफ़ेदी छाना

— To turn pale or for whiteness (like snow) to cover something.

डर के मारे उसके चेहरे पर सफ़ेदी छा गई।

कालिमा छाना

— For darkness or a stain (metaphorical) to spread.

उसके माथे पर कलंक की कालिमा छा गई।

चुप्पी छाना

— For a sudden silence to occur.

सवाल पूछते ही सभा में चुप्पी छा गई।

हरियाली छाना

— For greenery to spread over a landscape.

बारिश के बाद वादियों में हरियाली छा गई।

नशा छाना

— To be intoxicated or for a feeling to overwhelm the senses.

उस पर जीत का नशा छाया हुआ है।

Souvent confondu avec

छाना vs छानना (chānnā)

Means to filter or strain. It has a double 'n' and is transitive.

छाना vs ढंकना (dhanknā)

Means to cover an object deliberately with something else.

छाना vs फैलना (phailnā)

Means to spread in a general sense, without the 'enveloping' connotation.

Expressions idiomatiques

"आँखों पर खून छाना"

— To be so angry that one loses all sense of right and wrong.

गुस्से में उसकी आँखों पर खून छा गया।

Informal/Aggressive

"आँखों पर परदा छाना"

— To be blinded by ignorance or deception.

लालच में उसकी आँखों पर परदा छा गया है।

Neutral

"छाया रहना"

— To be constantly present in someone's mind or in the news.

वह कल से सोशल मीडिया पर छाया हुआ है।

Colloquial

"आसमान पर छाना"

— To reach the heights of success/fame.

आजकल वही खिलाड़ी आसमान पर छाया है।

Informal

"दिमाग पर छाना"

— To be obsessed with something.

उसके दिमाग पर बस पैसा छाया रहता है।

Informal

"छाती पर मूँग दलना"

— Note: This is a different idiom, but 'chāti' sounds like 'chānā'. Actual idiom with 'chānā' is rare for chest.

N/A

"नाम छाना"

— For a name to become famous everywhere.

उसका नाम पूरी दुनिया में छा गया है।

Neutral

"बादल छँटना"

— For troubles to go away (antonym idiom).

मुसीबत के बादल अब छँट गए हैं।

Neutral

"घटा छाना"

— For dark clouds (often metaphorical for sadness) to gather.

गम की घटा छा गई।

Poetic

"रंग छाना"

— For a mood or color to become dominant.

होली पर मस्ती का रंग छा गया।

Neutral

Facile à confondre

छाना vs छानना

Phonetic similarity.

Chānā is to spread/cover (intransitive); Chānnā is to filter (transitive).

उसने चाय छानी (He filtered tea). बादल छा गए (Clouds spread).

छाना vs ढंकना

Semantic similarity (both mean cover).

Dhanknā is a deliberate act on an object; Chānā is a natural/atmospheric spreading.

खाना ढंक दो (Cover the food). कोहरा छा गया (Fog spread).

छाना vs घिरना

Both used for clouds.

Ghirnā means to be surrounded or to gather; Chānā means to spread over.

बादल घिर आए (Clouds gathered). बादल छा गए (Clouds covered the sky).

छाना vs पसारना

Both mean spread.

Pasārnā is to actively stretch out (limbs, cloth); Chānā is a pervasive state.

हाथ पसारना (To stretch out hands). सन्नाटा छाना (Silence to spread).

छाना vs लिपटना

Both involve covering.

Lipatnā means to wrap around or cling; Chānā is to spread over a wide area.

साँप पेड़ से लिपट गया (Snake wrapped around tree). धुंध छा गई (Mist spread).

Structures de phrases

[Noun] छाए हैं।

बादल छाए हैं।

[Place] पर [Noun] छा गया।

शहर पर कोहरा छा गया।

[Body Part] पर [Noun] छाना।

आँखों पर नींद छा रही है।

[Abstract Noun] का [Noun] छाना।

युद्ध के बादल छा रहे हैं।

[Person] [Place] पर छा गया।

वह पूरी महफिल पर छा गया।

[Concept] की [Noun] छाई हुई है।

भय की एक चादर छाई हुई है।

[Noun] छाया हुआ है।

धुआँ छाया हुआ है।

[Noun] छा जाने का हुनर।

उसमें छा जाने का हुनर है।

Famille de mots

Noms

छाया (chāyā) - shadow/shade

छत (chat) - roof (distantly related root)

Verbes

छाना (chānā) - to spread/cover

छानना (chānnā) - to filter (homonym/related looking)

छवाना (chavānā) - to cause to be thatched/covered

Adjectifs

छायादार (chāyādār) - shady

छाया हुआ (chāyā huā) - spread/overcast

Apparenté

आच्छादन (āchhādān) - covering/coating

बादल (bādal) - cloud

कोहरा (kohrā) - fog

धुंध (dhundh) - mist

सन्नाटा (sannāṭā) - silence

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very frequent in weather, emotional descriptions, and media.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'chānā' for covering a pot. → Bartan ko dhank do.
Chānā is for atmospheric spreading, dhanknā is for physical covering of objects.
Saying 'Bādal chāī hai'. → Bādal chāye haiṃ.
Bādal is masculine plural, so the verb must agree: chāye.
Confusing 'chānā' with 'chānnā'. → Chāy chānnā vs Bādal chānā.
Chānnā (to filter) has a short 'a' and a double 'n'. Chānā has a long 'ā'.
Using 'chānā' for spreading jam on bread. → Bread par jam lagānā/phailānā.
Chānā is not used for spreading substances manually on small surfaces.
Forgetting 'huā' in descriptive states. → Kohrā chāyā huā hai.
Without 'huā', it sounds like the fog just arrived, rather than it being there already.

Astuces

Subject Agreement

Always identify the gender of the noun that is spreading. 'Andherā' (darkness) is masculine, so 'Andherā chā gayā'. 'Dhundh' (mist) is feminine, so 'Dhundh chā gaī'.

Compound Verbs

Use 'chā jānā' for a more natural, dynamic sound when describing something that has just happened. It adds a sense of 'completion'.

Soft 'Ch'

The Hindi 'ch' in 'chānā' is unaspirated. Don't blow out a puff of air like in the English word 'chair' if possible; keep it shorter and crisper.

Weather Standard

If you are learning weather terms, 'chānā' is the most important verb for clouds. Practice it with 'bādal' (clouds) and 'āsmān' (sky).

Complimenting

To sound like a local, use 'Chā gaye!' when a friend does something cool. It's the equivalent of 'You nailed it!'.

Atmospheric Writing

Use 'chānā' for abstract things like 'khāmoshī' (silence) to make your writing more poetic and descriptive.

Distinguish from Chānnā

If you hear 'chāy' (tea) or 'āṭā' (flour), the verb is likely 'chānnā' (to filter/sift). If you hear 'bādal' or 'sannāṭā', it's 'chānā'.

Visual Link

Imagine a 'Chādar' (sheet) and 'Chānā'. They sound similar and both involve covering a surface.

Monsoon Vibes

In India, 'bādal chānā' is a positive, romantic image associated with the relief of rain.

The 'Huā' State

Use 'chāyā huā' to describe a scene you are currently looking at. 'Bādal chāye hue haiṃ' (The clouds are currently spread out).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'CHAd' (Chā) who is so popular that he 'spreads' (nā) his influence everywhere. Or imagine a 'CHAdar' (sheet) being spread over a bed.

Association visuelle

Visualize a giant blanket (chādar) slowly falling from the sky and covering the whole city. That movement is 'chānā'.

Word Web

Sky Clouds Fog Silence Fame Shadow Spread Envelop

Défi

Try to use 'chānā' to describe three different things today: the weather, the atmosphere in your room, and a famous person on the news.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'छद्' (chad), which means 'to cover', 'to hide', or 'to spread'. It is a cognate with the word for roof or ceiling.

Sens originel : To cover or to provide shade/protection.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but 'ānkhon par khūn chānā' is a very strong expression for extreme rage.

English often uses 'to gather' for clouds or 'to fall' for silence, whereas Hindi uses the single concept of 'spreading/covering'.

Song: 'Chāye bādal nīle nīle' (Blue clouds are spread). Literature: Premchand often uses 'sannāṭā chā gayā' to build tension. Idiom: 'Tū toh chā gayā' is a standard Gen-Z compliment in India.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Weather Reporting

बादल छाए रहेंगे
धुंध छाने की संभावना
कोहरा छाया हुआ है
आसमान साफ नहीं है

Describing Emotions

उदासी छा गई
खुशी छा गई
चेहरे पर रौनक छाई
मन में डर छा गया

Social/Media Popularity

वह छा गया
हर तरफ उसका नाम है
सोशल मीडिया पर छाया
उसका जादू छा गया

Describing Silence

सन्नाटा छा जाना
चुप्पी छा गई
शांति छाई है
गहरा सन्नाटा

Physical States

नींद छाना
अँधेरा छाना
धूल छाना
धुआँ छाना

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आज आसमान में बादल छाए हुए हैं?"

"तुम्हें क्या लगता है, इस साल कौन सा गाना हर तरफ छाएगा?"

"जब तुम स्टेज पर गए, तो क्या तुम्हारे मन में डर छा गया था?"

"क्या तुम्हारे शहर में सर्दियों में बहुत कोहरा छाया रहता है?"

"आजकल सोशल मीडिया पर कौन सी खबर छाई हुई है?"

Sujets d'écriture

लिखिए कि जब आप पहली बार किसी बड़े शहर गए, तो वहाँ के माहौल में आपको क्या छाया हुआ लगा।

एक ऐसी घटना का वर्णन करें जब किसी खबर को सुनकर अचानक कमरे में सन्नाटा छा गया था।

अगर आप एक फिल्म स्टार होते, तो आप दुनिया पर कैसे छाना चाहेंगे?

सर्दियों की एक सुबह का वर्णन करें जब हर तरफ धुंध छाई हो।

क्या कभी आपकी आँखों पर नींद ऐसी छाई कि आप काम नहीं कर पाए? उस दिन क्या हुआ?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, while it is very common for clouds, it is used for anything that spreads and covers an area, including fog, smoke, silence, joy, and even fame. It describes a state of being pervasive.

'Chā gayā' is the past tense (it spread/it happened), often implying a sudden change. 'Chāyā hai' or 'chāyā huā hai' describes the current state (it is spread/it is currently covering).

No, for covering books with paper or a cloth, use 'dhanknā' or 'charhānā'. 'Chānā' is for natural or atmospheric spreading, not for manual acts on small objects.

As a verb, its ending changes to match the subject. If the subject is 'bādal' (masculine plural), use 'chāye'. If the subject is 'khushī' (feminine singular), use 'chāī'.

It is a very common idiomatic way to say 'You were great!' or 'You dominated the show!'. It's used to praise someone's performance or success.

Yes, if a smell fills the whole house, you can say 'Khushbū chā gaī' (Fragrance spread everywhere), though 'phailnā' is also common.

Yes, they share the same root. A shadow 'spreads' over the ground, and something that 'spreads' over you often creates a shadow.

You don't. You use the antonym 'chhanṭnā'. 'Kohrā chhanṭ gayā' means the fog dispersed or cleared.

Yes, to describe market conditions, like 'Bāzār mēṃ mandī chāī hai' (The market is in a state of recession).

Only in the specific sense of thatching a roof ('chhat chānā'). In almost all other common uses, it is intransitive.

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