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खिजलाहट

B1 noun 7 min de lecture

खिजलाहट

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Explication खिजलाहट in your Level:

At this beginner level, you don't need to use 'khijlāhaṭ' often, but it's good to know it means 'being a little bit angry' or 'annoyed.' Think of it as when your toy breaks or when you have to wait for your food. It is a feeling inside you. In English, we say 'I am annoyed.' In Hindi, we can say 'Mujhe khijlāhaṭ ho rahi hai.' This word is a bit advanced for A1, but learning it helps you express more than just 'gussa' (anger). You can use it when you are slightly unhappy about something small that keeps happening.

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As an A2 learner, you can start using 'khijlāhaṭ' to describe everyday situations. It is an abstract noun, which means it names a feeling. You can use it with 'se' to show what is causing the feeling. For example, 'Shor se khijlāhaṭ' (Annoyance from noise). It is a feminine word. So, you use 'hoti hai' or 'hui.' This word is useful when you want to complain politely about something that is bothering you, like a slow computer or a noisy neighbor. It shows you understand that the problem is annoying, not necessarily a huge disaster.

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At the B1 level, you should understand the nuance of 'khijlāhaṭ' compared to other emotions. It is specifically 'irritation' caused by something repetitive or petty. You can now use it in more complex sentences like 'The constant delay in the train schedule caused great khijlāhaṭ among the passengers.' You should also recognize the verb form 'khijhnā.' At this level, you can use this word to describe characters in a story or to explain your feelings in a professional but expressive way. It helps you sound more like a native speaker who can distinguish between different types of frustration.

For B2 learners, 'khijlāhaṭ' is a tool for social commentary and literary analysis. You should be able to identify it in news articles or editorials where it describes public sentiment. You can use it to talk about psychological states. For example, 'Continuous stress often leads to a state of constant khijlāhaṭ.' You should also be able to use related words like 'jhallāhaṭ' and 'ciṛciṛāpan' and know when 'khijlāhaṭ' is the better choice. It is about the 'texture' of the emotion—the prickly, nagging quality of it. You can also use it in the context of irony or humor.

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At the C1 level, you should have a deep appreciation for the phonetic and cultural weight of 'khijlāhaṭ.' You can use it to describe subtle shifts in tone in a conversation. You might use it in creative writing to show a character's internal struggle to maintain composure. You should understand how it fits into the broader category of 'Bhaav' (emotions) in Indian aesthetics. You can analyze how authors use this word to build tension in a scene. Your usage should be flawless in terms of gender agreement and collocation with verbs like 'upajnā' (to arise) or 'vyakt karnā' (to express).

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At the C2 level, 'khijlāhaṭ' is just one of many precise instruments in your linguistic toolkit. You can discuss its etymology from the Sanskrit roots and how its usage has evolved in modern urban Hindi versus regional dialects. You can use it to translate complex English concepts like 'existential ennui' or 'petty vexation' with perfect cultural equivalence. You might explore the philosophical implications of 'khijlāhaṭ' as a barrier to 'shanti' (peace) in meditative contexts. Your mastery allows you to use the word with varying degrees of intensity, using subtle adjectival qualifiers to pinpoint the exact shade of irritation.

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खिजलाहट en 30 secondes

Khijlāhaṭ is a Hindi noun meaning annoyance or irritation.
It is a feminine noun, so use feminine grammar rules with it.
It is less intense than 'gussa' (anger) and relates to petty vexations.
Commonly used in daily life, literature, and formal descriptions of public mood.

The Hindi word खिजलाहट (Khijlāhaṭ) is a nuanced noun that captures a specific spectrum of human emotion: annoyance, irritation, or the feeling of being provoked by something repetitive or petty. Unlike intense anger (gussa), which is often explosive, khijlāhaṭ is that nagging, prickly sensation you feel when someone asks the same question ten times, or when a fly won't stop buzzing around your ear. It represents a state of being 'rubbed the wrong way.' In the tapestry of Hindi emotions, it sits comfortably between minor dissatisfaction and full-blown frustration. It is derived from the verb 'खिझना' (khijhnā), which means to be teased or to feel vexed. The suffix '-ahat' transforms it into an abstract noun, signifying the overall state or atmosphere of that irritation.

The Emotional Texture: Khijlāhaṭ is often internal but visible through micro-expressions. It is the feeling of losing one's patience slowly. If someone is constantly poking fun at you in a way you don't like, the resulting feeling is khijlāhaṭ.
Social Context: In Indian households, this word is frequently used to describe the reaction of elders to the mischievous antics of children, or the reaction of a busy person being interrupted by trivial matters.

बार-बार बिजली कटने से मोहल्ले वालों में खिजलाहट बढ़ गई है। (The frequent power cuts have increased the annoyance among the neighborhood residents.)

Understanding this word requires recognizing its 'prickly' nature. It is not a heavy word; it has a certain lightness that implies the cause might be small, but the cumulative effect is significant. It is often used in literature to describe a character's internal state when they are trying to remain polite but are failing to hide their displeasure. The word resonates with the sounds of the 'kh' and 'jh' consonants, which in Hindi linguistics often carry a sense of friction or harshness, mirroring the emotion itself.

उसकी बातों में छिपी खिजलाहट साफ झलक रही थी। (The annoyance hidden in his words was clearly visible.)

Etymological Connection: The root 'khijh' is related to the idea of being 'teased' or 'vexed.' In many North Indian dialects, 'khijhānā' means to purposely annoy someone just to see their reaction.

Using खिजलाहट correctly involves placing it in contexts where a person's patience is being tested. It functions as a feminine noun, so adjectives and verbs must agree with its gender. For example, you would say 'बड़ी खिजलाहट' (great annoyance) rather than 'बड़ा खिजलाहट'. It often appears with verbs like 'होना' (to happen/to be), 'आना' (to come), or 'दिखाना' (to show).

भीड़ में धक्का लगने पर उसे खिजलाहट महसूस हुई। (He felt irritation upon being pushed in the crowd.)

When constructing sentences, think of the source of the irritation. Is it a person? A situation? A noise? You can connect the source using 'से' (from/by). For instance, 'शोर से खिजलाहट' (annoyance from noise). This word is perfect for describing office dynamics, public transport experiences, or technical glitches that disrupt your flow. It conveys a level of sophistication in your Hindi because it moves beyond the basic 'gussa' (anger).

Formal Usage: In a formal report about customer satisfaction, you might write: 'ग्राहकों में सेवा के प्रति खिजलाहट देखी गई' (Annoyance towards the service was observed among customers).
Informal Usage: In a casual chat: 'अरे यार, इस ट्रैफिक ने तो खिजलाहट पैदा कर दी है!' (Oh man, this traffic has caused such annoyance!)

शिक्षक की खिजलाहट जायज़ थी क्योंकि कोई भी छात्र होमवर्क नहीं लाया था। (The teacher's irritation was justified because no student had brought their homework.)

You will encounter खिजलाहट in various spheres of Indian life. In high-quality Hindi literature and journalism, it is a staple for describing public sentiment or a character's mood. News anchors might use it when discussing public reaction to a new policy that is perceived as cumbersome. However, its most common home is in daily conversation among middle-class families and professionals.

फिल्मों में, जब नायक विलेन की छोटी-छोटी चालों से परेशान होता है, तो वह अपनी खिजलाहट व्यक्त करता है। (In movies, when the hero is troubled by the villain's petty tricks, he expresses his annoyance.)

In the workplace, you'll hear it during meetings or water-cooler talks. If a software update is buggy, a developer might say, 'इस बग ने खिजलाहट पैदा कर दी है' (This bug has caused annoyance). In Indian soap operas (serials), the 'vamp' character often acts in ways specifically designed to cause 'khijlāhaṭ' to the protagonist. It's a word that bridges the gap between literary Hindi and colloquial speech, making it essential for anyone aiming for a B1 or B2 level of fluency.

Literature: Authors like Premchand often used words from the 'khijh' family to describe the frustrations of the common man against bureaucratic apathy.
Social Media: On Twitter (X) or Reddit, Hindi speakers use this word to vent about slow internet, long queues, or unhelpful customer support.

इंटरनेट की धीमी गति से मेरी खिजलाहट सातवें आसमान पर है। (My annoyance is at its peak due to the slow internet speed.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing खिजलाहट with क्रोध (Krodh) or गुस्सा (Gussa). While they all belong to the family of negative emotions, their intensity and triggers differ. 'Gussa' is often a response to a perceived wrong or injustice and is high-energy. Khijlāhaṭ is a response to a perceived nuisance and is often lower energy but high in persistence. Don't use 'khijlāhaṭ' for someone who has just been insulted; use it for someone who has been interrupted for the fifth time.

Mistake 1: Gender Agreement: Saying 'मेरा खिजलाहट' (mera khijlāhaṭ) is wrong. It should be 'मेरी खिजलाहट' (meri khijlāhaṭ) because the word is feminine.
Mistake 2: Confusing with 'Jhallāhaṭ': While very similar, 'Jhallāhaṭ' (झल्लाहट) usually implies a more explosive, outward expression of irritation, often accompanied by sharp words or jerky movements. Khijlāhaṭ can be more internal.

गलत: वह खिजलाहट हो गया। (He became annoyance.)
सही: उसे खिजलाहट हुई। (He felt annoyance.)

Another mistake is overusing it. If you are truly angry because someone stole from you, 'khijlāhaṭ' is too weak. If you are just a bit sad, it's the wrong emotion entirely. It specifically targets that 'itching' feeling of the mind. Also, ensure you don't confuse it with 'khujli' (itching), though metaphorically they are cousins!

Hindi is rich in words for irritation. Depending on the intensity and the cause, you might choose a different term than खिजलाहट. Understanding these synonyms will help you describe your feelings with surgical precision.

चिड़ (Chiṛ): This is a shorter, more colloquial word for a specific dislike or irritation. You might have a 'chiṛ' against a certain song or a person's habit.
झल्लाहट (Jhallāhaṭ): This is 'annoyance plus action.' It usually involves snapping at someone or losing one's cool due to frustration.
चिड़चिड़ापन (Ciṛciṛāpan): This refers to the personality trait of being irritable or 'grumpy.' While khijlāhaṭ is a temporary state, ciṛciṛāpan can be a long-term mood.
खीझ (Khījh): Virtually synonymous with khijlāhaṭ, but often used in more literary contexts. It feels slightly more internal and contemplative.

When choosing between these, consider the 'volume' of the emotion. If it's a quiet, simmering annoyance, use khijlāhaṭ or khījh. If it's loud and snappy, use jhallāhaṭ. If it's a general mood of the day, use ciṛciṛāpan.

उसकी झल्लाहट से सब डर गए, लेकिन उसकी खिजलाहट को किसी ने नहीं समझा। (Everyone was scared of his snapping/frustration, but no one understood his underlying annoyance.)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The suffix '-ahat' is very productive in Hindi. It turns verbs into nouns that describe a sound, a feeling, or a state. Almost all words ending in '-ahat' are feminine!

Guide de prononciation

UK /kʰɪd͡ʒ.lɑː.ɦəʈ/

US /kʰɪd͡ʒ.lɑ.hət/

The primary stress is on the second syllable 'laa'.

Rime avec

घबराहट (ghabrāhaṭ - nervousness) झल्लाहट (jhallāhaṭ - irritation) मुस्कुराहट (muskurāhaṭ - smile) चिल्लाहट (cillāhaṭ - shouting) कड़वाहट (kaṛvāhaṭ - bitterness) गड़गड़ाहट (gaṛgaṛāhaṭ - rumbling) सरसराहट (sarsarāhaṭ - rustling) थपथपाहट (thapthapāhaṭ - tapping)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k'. It must be aspirated.
Pronouncing 't' as a dental 't' (like in 'thin') instead of a retroflex 'T' (like in 'table').
Missing the 'h' sound in the suffix '-ahat'.
Treating it as a masculine noun in sentences.
Confusing the 'j' sound with 'z'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to read once you know the -ahat suffix.

Écriture 4/5

Spelling 'kh' and 'jh' correctly takes practice.

Expression orale 4/5

Retroflex 'T' and aspiration are key.

Écoute 3/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to spot.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

गुस्सा परेशान होना आना दिखाना

Apprends ensuite

झल्लाहट चिड़चिड़ापन खीझ उकताहट क्रोध

Avancé

विभ्रम कुंठा विद्वेष अमर्ष

Grammaire à connaître

Abstract Noun Gender

Nouns ending in '-ahat' are almost always feminine (e.g., मुस्कुराहट, घबराहट).

Experiencer Construction

Use 'Mujhe... hoti hai' (To me... happens) for internal feelings.

Postposition Agreement

Use 'ki' with khijlāhaṭ (e.g., 'Uski khijlāhaṭ').

Adjective Agreement

Use feminine adjectives (e.g., 'Badi khijlāhaṭ').

Causative Verbs

Use 'Khijhānā' to say 'to annoy someone'.

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Exemples par niveau

मुझे बहुत खिजलाहट हो रही है।

I am feeling a lot of annoyance.

Feminine noun + ho rahi hai.

क्या आपको खिजलाहट है?

Are you annoyed?

Simple question structure.

शोर से खिजलाहट होती है।

Noise causes annoyance.

Using 'se' for cause.

यह खिजलाहट अच्छी नहीं है।

This annoyance is not good.

Adjective 'achhi' (feminine) matches 'khijlāhaṭ'.

बच्चे की खिजलाहट देखो।

Look at the child's annoyance.

Possessive 'ki' for feminine noun.

मुझे खिजलाहट मत दो।

Don't give me annoyance (Don't annoy me).

Imperative negative.

उसकी खिजलाहट कम है।

His/her annoyance is less.

Simple state description.

काम की खिजलाहट।

Work annoyance.

Noun phrase.

बार-बार फोन बजने से मुझे खिजलाहट हुई।

I felt annoyed because the phone rang repeatedly.

Past tense 'hui'.

उसकी बातों में थोड़ी खिजलाहट थी।

There was a little annoyance in his/her words.

Using 'mein' for location of feeling.

ट्रैफिक जाम की वजह से खिजलाहट बढ़ गई।

Annoyance increased due to the traffic jam.

Subject-verb agreement: 'badh gayi'.

क्या तुम्हें भी खिजलाहट महसूस हो रही है?

Are you also feeling annoyance?

Continuous aspect.

उसने अपनी खिजलाहट छुपाई।

He/she hid his/her annoyance.

Transitive verb 'chhupana'.

बिना वजह की खिजलाहट ठीक नहीं।

Annoyance without reason is not right.

Compound adjective phrase.

गर्मी के कारण सबको खिजलाहट हो रही थी।

Everyone was feeling annoyed because of the heat.

Plural subject with singular abstract noun.

मेरी खिजलाहट का कारण तुम हो।

You are the reason for my annoyance.

Possessive 'meri'.

उसकी खिजलाहट उसके चेहरे पर साफ दिख रही थी।

The annoyance was clearly visible on his face.

Adverbial use of 'saaf'.

बार-बार के बदलावों से कर्मचारियों में खिजलाहट पैदा हो गई।

Frequent changes caused annoyance among the employees.

Verb 'paida hona' (to be created/arise).

उसने खिजलाहट में आकर अपना फोन पटक दिया।

In a fit of annoyance, he slammed his phone down.

Idiomatic 'mein aakar' (coming into/entering).

इतनी छोटी बात पर खिजलाहट दिखाना शोभा नहीं देता।

It doesn't suit you to show annoyance over such a small matter.

Infinitive as subject.

उसने अपनी आवाज़ में खिजलाहट को दबाने की कोशिश की।

He tried to suppress the annoyance in his voice.

Compound verb 'dabaane ki koshish ki'.

इंटरनेट की धीमी गति खिजलाहट का मुख्य स्रोत है।

Slow internet speed is the main source of annoyance.

Formal sentence structure.

वह अपनी खिजलाहट को मुस्कुराहट के पीछे छिपा रहा था।

He was hiding his annoyance behind a smile.

Postposition 'ke peeche'.

शिक्षक की खिजलाहट जायज़ थी क्योंकि छात्र ध्यान नहीं दे रहे थे।

The teacher's irritation was justified as students weren't paying attention.

Use of 'jayaz' (justified).

राजनीतिक चर्चाओं में अक्सर खिजलाहट और कड़वाहट आ जाती है।

Annoyance and bitterness often creep into political discussions.

Coordinated nouns.

उसकी खिजलाहट का स्तर अब बर्दाश्त से बाहर था।

The level of his annoyance was now beyond tolerance.

Complex noun phrase.

अनावश्यक देरी ने यात्रियों की खिजलाहट को चरम सीमा पर पहुँचा दिया।

Unnecessary delays pushed the passengers' annoyance to the limit.

Causative sense.

उसकी खिजलाहट भरी प्रतिक्रिया ने सबको चौंका दिया।

His annoyance-filled reaction surprised everyone.

Adjective 'bhari' (filled with).

वह अपनी खिजलाहट को रचनात्मक कार्यों में बदलने की कोशिश करता है।

He tries to channel his annoyance into creative work.

Abstract concept usage.

समाज में बढ़ती खिजलाहट के कई मनोवैज्ञानिक कारण हो सकते हैं।

There can be many psychological reasons for the growing annoyance in society.

Academic tone.

उसने अपनी खिजलाहट को शब्दों में ढालने का प्रयास किया।

He attempted to mold his annoyance into words.

Metaphorical usage.

उनकी खिजलाहट का मुख्य कारण प्रशासन की लापरवाही थी।

The main reason for their annoyance was the negligence of the administration.

Formal attribution.

लेखक ने समाज की सूक्ष्म खिजलाहटों को बहुत ही बारीकी से उकेरा है।

The author has very finely depicted the subtle annoyances of society.

Pluralized abstract noun (literary).

उसकी खिजलाहट मात्र एक क्षणिक आवेग नहीं, बल्कि लंबे समय का संचय था।

His annoyance was not just a momentary impulse, but an accumulation over a long time.

Contrastive structure.

संवाद में व्याप्त खिजलाहट ने समझौते की उम्मीदों को धूमिल कर दिया।

The annoyance pervading the dialogue dimmed the hopes for a compromise.

Participial phrase 'vyapt' (pervading).

वह अपनी खिजलाहट को एक दार्शनिक तटस्थता के साथ देख रहा था।

He was observing his own annoyance with a philosophical neutrality.

High-level vocabulary.

उसकी आँखों में तैरती खिजलाहट ने उसकी चुप्पी का अर्थ स्पष्ट कर दिया।

The annoyance floating in his eyes clarified the meaning of his silence.

Metaphorical verb 'tairna'.

इस व्यवस्था के प्रति मेरी खिजलाहट अब विद्रोह का रूप ले रही है।

My annoyance towards this system is now taking the form of rebellion.

Evolution of emotion.

उसने अपनी खिजलाहट को एक व्यंग्यात्मक टिप्पणी के माध्यम से व्यक्त किया।

He expressed his annoyance through a sarcastic comment.

Complex prepositional phrase.

बिना किसी बाहरी अभिव्यक्ति के, उसकी खिजलाहट उसके भीतर ही सुलगती रही।

Without any outward expression, his annoyance kept smoldering within him.

Adverbial phrase.

मानवीय स्वभाव की यह खिजलाहट ही अक्सर महान परिवर्तनों की जननी होती है।

This very annoyance of human nature is often the mother of great changes.

Philosophical assertion.

उसकी खिजलाहट में एक प्रकार की विडंबना छिपी थी जिसे केवल ज्ञानी ही समझ सकते थे।

There was a kind of irony hidden in his annoyance that only the wise could understand.

Nuanced meaning.

अस्तित्ववादी खिजलाहट आधुनिक साहित्य का एक प्रमुख विषय बन गई है।

Existential annoyance has become a major theme of modern literature.

Academic terminology.

उसने अपनी खिजलाहट को पूर्णतः विसर्जित कर दिया और शांति को प्राप्त हुआ।

He completely dissolved his annoyance and attained peace.

Spiritual/Archaic vocabulary.

इस खिजलाहट की जड़ें हमारी सांस्कृतिक अपेक्षाओं में गहराई से धंसी हुई हैं।

The roots of this annoyance are deeply embedded in our cultural expectations.

Metaphorical depth.

वह खिजलाहट के उस स्तर पर था जहाँ शब्द अपनी सार्थकता खो देते हैं।

He was at that level of annoyance where words lose their significance.

Abstract relative clause.

उसकी खिजलाहट का विश्लेषण करने पर हमें उसके अंतर्मन की कुंठाओं का पता चला।

Upon analyzing his annoyance, we discovered the frustrations of his inner mind.

Analytical structure.

खिजलाहट की यह लहर पूरे समाज को अपनी चपेट में ले रही है।

This wave of annoyance is engulfing the entire society.

Sociological metaphor.

Synonymes

झल्लाहट (Jhallāhaṭ) चिड़चिड़ापन (Ciṛciṛāpan) खीझ (Khījh) चिढ़ (Chiṛ) परेशानी (Pareshāni) उकताहट (Uktāhaṭ) असंतोष (Asantoṣ) व्यग्रता (Vyagratā)

Antonymes

प्रसन्नता (Prasannatā) शांति (Śānti) धैर्य (Dhairya) संतोष (Santoṣ)

Collocations courantes

मन में खिजलाहट

चेहरे पर खिजलाहट

खिजलाहट पैदा करना

खिजलाहट मिटाना

भारी खिजलाहट

मामूली खिजलाहट

खिजलाहट व्यक्त करना

खिजलाहट दबाना

खिजलाहट का कारण

खिजलाहट भरी आवाज़

Phrases Courantes

खिजलाहट होना

— To feel annoyed.

मुझे इस शोर से खिजलाहट हो रही है।

खिजलाहट आना

— To have a feeling of annoyance come upon one.

उसे छोटी बातों पर खिजलाहट आ जाती है।

खिजलाहट निकालना

— To vent one's annoyance on someone.

मुझ पर अपनी खिजलाहट मत निकालो।

खिजलाहट का शिकार

— A victim of annoyance.

वह परिस्थितियों की खिजलाहट का शिकार हो गया।

खिजलाहट महसूस करना

— To sense or feel irritation.

क्या तुम खिजलाहट महसूस कर रहे हो?

बिना किसी खिजलाहट के

— Without any annoyance.

उसने बिना किसी खिजलाहट के काम पूरा किया।

खिजलाहट से भरा

— Full of annoyance.

उसका पत्र खिजलाहट से भरा था।

खिजलाहट की लहर

— A wave of annoyance.

भीड़ में खिजलाहट की लहर दौड़ गई।

खिजलाहट को बढ़ावा देना

— To increase or encourage annoyance.

देरी खिजलाहट को बढ़ावा देती है।

खिजलाहट का अंत

— The end of annoyance.

समस्या सुलझने पर खिजलाहट का अंत हुआ।

Souvent confondu avec

खिजलाहट vs खुजली (Khujli)

Khujli is a physical itch; Khijlāhaṭ is a mental irritation.

खिजलाहट vs गुस्सा (Gussa)

Gussa is stronger and more explosive than Khijlāhaṭ.

खिजलाहट vs झल्लाहट (Jhallāhaṭ)

Jhallāhaṭ is more visible and snappy.

Expressions idiomatiques

"खिजलाहट में आग बबूला होना"

— To become extremely angry starting from a point of annoyance.

वह पहले खिजलाहट में था, फिर आग बबूला हो गया।

Informal

"खिजलाहट का घूँट पीना"

— To suppress one's annoyance silently.

उसने अपमान सहकर खिजलाहट का घूँट पी लिया।

Literary

"नाक पर खिजलाहट होना"

— To be very easily annoyed (similar to 'नाक पर गुस्सा होना').

उसके तो नाक पर खिजलाहट रहती है।

Colloquial

"खिजलाहट की आग सुलगाना"

— To provoke someone into being annoyed.

वह जानबूझकर खिजलाहट की आग सुलगा रहा है।

Metaphorical

"खिजलाहट में सिर खुजलाना"

— To scratch one's head in frustration/annoyance.

सवाल न समझ आने पर वह खिजलाहट में सिर खुजलाने लगा।

Informal

"खिजलाहट को हवा देना"

— To aggravate a situation that is already annoying.

उसकी बातों ने मेरी खिजलाहट को हवा दी।

Common

"खिजलाहट का पहाड़ टूटना"

— To be overwhelmed by a series of annoying events.

आज तो मुझ पर खिजलाहट का पहाड़ टूट पड़ा है।

Exaggerated

"खिजलाहट में पैर पटकना"

— To stomp feet in annoyance (usually child-like).

बच्चा खिजलाहट में पैर पटकने लगा।

Informal

"खिजलाहट की सीमा पार करना"

— To cross the limit of patience/annoyance.

अब तुमने मेरी खिजलाहट की सीमा पार कर दी है।

Neutral

"खिजलाहट को पी जाना"

— To swallow or ignore one's annoyance.

उसने अपनी खिजलाहट को पी जाने में ही भलाई समझी।

Common

Facile à confondre

खिजलाहट vs खीझ

Almost identical meaning.

Khījh is more literary/internal, while Khijlāhaṭ is more common/external.

उसकी खीझ मन में थी, पर खिजलाहट चेहरे पर।

खिजलाहट vs क्रोध

Both are negative emotions.

Krodh is intense, righteous, or destructive anger. Khijlāhaṭ is petty irritation.

छोटे भाई की शरारत पर क्रोध नहीं, खिजलाहट आती है।

खिजलाहट vs चिड़चिड़ापन

Both relate to irritation.

Ciṛciṛāpan is a state of being or a trait (grumpiness). Khijlāhaṭ is a specific instance of annoyance.

उसका चिड़चिड़ापन उसकी खिजलाहट का कारण है।

खिजलाहट vs घबराहट

Same suffix '-ahat'.

Ghabrāhaṭ is anxiety or nervousness. Khijlāhaṭ is annoyance.

परीक्षा से घबराहट होती है, शोर से खिजलाहट।

खिजलाहट vs उकताहट

Both involve losing patience.

Uktāhaṭ is more about boredom and weariness. Khijlāhaṭ is more about being provoked.

भाषण से उकताहट हुई, बीच में टोकने से खिजलाहट।

Structures de phrases

Mujhe [Noun] se khijlāhaṭ hai.

Mujhe shor se khijlāhaṭ hai.

[Noun] ki wajah se khijlāhaṭ hui.

Traffic ki wajah se khijlāhaṭ hui.

Uski baaton mein [Adjective] khijlāhaṭ thi.

Uski baaton mein thodi khijlāhaṭ thi.

Khijlāhaṭ ke maare usne [Action].

Khijlāhaṭ ke maare usne phone rakh diya.

Khijlāhaṭ vyakt karne ka dhang [Adjective] tha.

Khijlāhaṭ vyakt karne ka dhang vyangyātmak tha.

Khijlāhaṭ ki parinati [Noun] mein hui.

Khijlāhaṭ ki parinati vidroh mein hui.

Intermediate

Khijlāhaṭ ko dabana mushkil hai.

Apni khijlāhaṭ ko dabana mushkil hai.

Advanced

Khijlāhaṭ ka sanchay [Verb].

Khijlāhaṭ ka sanchay khatarnak ho sakta hai.

Famille de mots

Noms

खीझ (Khījh - Irritation)

खिजलाहट (Khijlāhaṭ - Annoyance)

Verbes

खिझना (Khijhnā - To be annoyed)

खिझाना (Khijhānā - To annoy someone)

खिजलाना (Khijlānā - To feel/show annoyance)

Adjectifs

खिझाऊ (Khijhāū - Annoying)

चिड़चिड़ा (Ciṛciṛā - Irritable)

Apparenté

गुस्सा

चिढ़

झुंझलाहट

परेशानी

क्रोध

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in daily life and media.

Erreurs courantes

Mera khijlāhaṭ → Meri khijlāhaṭ
The word is feminine, so the possessive pronoun must be 'meri'.
Main khijlāhaṭ hoon → Mujhe khijlāhaṭ hai / ho rahi hai
You don't 'are' the annoyance; you 'have' or 'feel' it.
Using it for 'itching' → Khujli
Don't confuse the emotional 'khijlāhaṭ' with the physical 'khujli'.
Pronouncing 'kh' as 'k' → Aspirated 'kh'
The aspiration is essential for the correct meaning and sound of the word.
Using it for extreme rage → Krodh / Gussa
Khijlāhaṭ is too mild for intense anger; it sounds inappropriate in that context.

Astuces

Check the Gender

Always remember that 'khijlāhaṭ' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Practice saying 'meri khijlāhaṭ' multiple times.

Learn the Family

Don't just learn 'khijlāhaṭ'. Learn 'khijhnā' (verb) and 'khijhāū' (adjective) to expand your range of expression significantly.

Use it to Vent

Next time you are stuck in traffic or have slow internet, try thinking 'Mujhe khijlāhaṭ ho rahi hai' instead of using English. It's a great way to internalize the word.

Master the Retroflex

The final 'T' in 'khijlāhaṭ' is a retroflex sound. Curl your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth. It gives the word its authentic Hindi flavor.

Annoyance vs Anger

Use 'khijlāhaṭ' for things that 'bug' you. Use 'gussa' for things that make you 'mad'. This distinction will make your Hindi sound very natural.

Suffix Power

Recognize the '-ahat' suffix. It helps you guess the meaning of other words like 'garmahat' (warmth) or 'kadwahat' (bitterness).

Context Clues

If you hear a character in a movie speaking in a high, strained voice about small problems, they are likely expressing 'khijlāhaṭ'.

Social Lubricant

Expressing 'khijlāhaṭ' can be a way to bond with others over shared frustrations, like the weather or public transport.

The 'Hate' Mnemonic

The end of the word sounds a bit like 'hate'. While not etymologically related, you can think of it as 'a small amount of hate' or 'annoyance'.

Literary Context

When reading Hindi stories, look for how 'khijlāhaṭ' is used to build character traits. An easily 'khijhlāne wala' character is usually the comic relief or the antagonist.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Key' (khi) that is 'Jiggling' (jla) in a lock that won't open. That 'Key-Jiggling-Hate' is 'Khijlāhaṭ' (Annoyance).

Association visuelle

Imagine a person sitting in a quiet library while someone nearby keeps clicking a ballpoint pen. The expression on the person's face is 'khijlāhaṭ'.

Word Web

Irritation Feminine Nuisance Suffix -ahat Patience Petty Nagging Reaction

Défi

Try to identify three things today that cause you 'khijlāhaṭ' and say them in Hindi: '[Thing] se mujhe khijlāhaṭ hoti hai.'

Origine du mot

Derived from the Indo-Aryan root 'khijh', which has roots in Sanskrit 'khid' (खिद्) meaning to be distressed, depressed, or to suffer. Over centuries, in Prakrit and then Old Hindi, it evolved to specifically mean the irritation caused by teasing or persistent trouble.

Sens originel : To be distressed or vexed by external pressure.

Indo-Aryan -> Hindi

Contexte culturel

It is a safe, non-offensive word to use in most social settings.

Similar to 'pet peeve' or 'getting on someone's nerves.'

Premchand's stories often depict the 'khijlāhaṭ' of poor farmers against corrupt officials. The character 'Mussadi Lal' in the show 'Office Office' perfectly embodies bureaucratic khijlāhaṭ. Modern stand-up comedians in India (like Zakir Khan) often base their sets on relatable 'khijlāhaṭ'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Traffic/Commute

ट्रैफिक से खिजलाहट
देरी की खिजलाहट
भीड़ में खिजलाहट
बस का इंतज़ार और खिजलाहट

Office/Work

मीटिंग की खिजलाहट
बग्स से खिजलाहट
बॉस की बातों पर खिजलाहट
डेडलाइन की खिजलाहट

Family/Home

बच्चों के शोर से खिजलाहट
काम के बोझ से खिजलाहट
रिश्तेदारों की खिजलाहट
पुराने झगड़ों की खिजलाहट

Technology

धीमे इंटरनेट की खिजलाहट
फोन हैंग होने की खिजलाहट
पासवर्ड भूलने की खिजलाहट
अपडेट्स की खिजलाहट

Public Services

लंबी कतारों की खिजलाहट
सरकारी दफ्तर की खिजलाहट
बिजली कटने की खिजलाहट
गंदगी से खिजलाहट

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपको भी इस शोर से खिजलाहट हो रही है?"

"आजकल की भागदौड़ में खिजलाहट होना आम बात है, है ना?"

"आप अपनी खिजलाहट को कैसे दूर करते हैं?"

"क्या आपको कभी बिना किसी वजह के खिजलाहट महसूस हुई है?"

"इस फिल्म में नायक की खिजलाहट कितनी वास्तविक थी!"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मुझे किस बात से सबसे ज्यादा खिजलाहट हुई और क्यों?

क्या खिजलाहट हमेशा बुरी होती है, या यह हमें कुछ बदलने के लिए प्रेरित करती है?

उन तीन स्थितियों के बारे में लिखें जो आपको सबसे अधिक खिजलाहट देती हैं।

जब आप खिजलाहट महसूस करते हैं, तो आपका व्यवहार दूसरों के प्रति कैसा होता है?

खिजलाहट और शांति के बीच के अंतर को अपने शब्दों में स्पष्ट करें।

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is a feminine noun. You should use feminine adjectives and verb forms with it, such as 'बड़ी खिजलाहट' (badi khijlāhaṭ) or 'खिजलाहट होती है' (khijlāhaṭ hoti hai).

No, 'khijlāhaṭ' is better suited for mild to moderate irritation or annoyance. For deep anger, use words like 'gussa' or 'krodh'.

The primary verb is 'khijhnā' (to be annoyed). The causative form is 'khijhānā' (to annoy someone).

They are very close, but 'jhallāhaṭ' usually implies a more outward, snappy, or frustrated reaction, whereas 'khijlāhaṭ' can be a quieter, nagging feeling.

You can say 'Mujhe khijlāhaṭ ho rahi hai' (I am feeling annoyance) or 'Main khijhlā gaya hoon' (I have become annoyed - using the verb form).

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal Hindi to describe public sentiment, customer dissatisfaction, or psychological states.

Common causes include repetitive noise, slow technology, being interrupted, petty arguments, or waiting in long lines.

Yes, in Hindi, almost all abstract nouns formed with the '-ahat' suffix (like muskurāhaṭ, ghabrāhaṭ) are feminine.

The best opposites are 'prasannatā' (happiness), 'śānti' (peace), or 'dhairya' (patience).

While not as common as 'pyar' (love) or 'dil' (heart), you will find it or its root 'khijh' in songs that describe lovers' tiffs or social frustrations.

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