लावारिस en 30 secondes
- Laavaaris means unclaimed or abandoned.
- Used for suspicious bags, stray animals, and orphans.
- Comes from 'Laa' (no) + 'Waaris' (heir).
- Commonly heard in Indian public safety announcements.
The Hindi word लावारिस (laavaaris) is a powerful and evocative adjective that primarily translates to 'unclaimed,' 'abandoned,' or 'ownerless.' Etymologically, it is a compound of the Persian/Arabic prefix 'laa' (meaning 'without' or 'no') and 'waaris' (meaning 'heir,' 'successor,' or 'owner'). Therefore, in its most literal sense, it describes something or someone who has no one to claim legal or moral responsibility for them. In the landscape of Indian society, this word carries significant weight, appearing in contexts ranging from police reports about suspicious packages to heart-wrenching stories about orphans or forgotten elders. When you walk through a busy Indian railway station, you might hear announcements warning passengers about laavaaris vastuon (unclaimed objects), which is a standard security protocol. However, the word transitions from a neutral descriptor to a deeply emotional one when applied to human beings. A laavaaris bachcha is not just a child without parents, but a child who has been abandoned by the system and society alike, lacking a 'waaris' to provide a name, a legacy, or protection. Understanding this word requires a grasp of the Indian concept of 'waaris'—the heir who carries forward the family lineage and performs the last rites. To be 'laavaaris' is to be outside this essential social structure, making it a term of both administrative utility and profound social commentary.
- Legal Context
- In legal and police terminology, it refers to property, vehicles, or even deceased persons whose next of kin cannot be identified or located. A 'laavaaris laash' (unclaimed body) is a common term in crime reporting.
- Social Context
- It describes individuals, particularly children or the elderly, who have no family support system. It often implies a sense of vulnerability and isolation from the traditional Indian family unit.
स्टेशन पर एक लावारिस बैग मिलने से हड़कंप मच गया। (A commotion broke out after an unclaimed bag was found at the station.)
Furthermore, 'laavaaris' has found a permanent place in Indian pop culture, most notably through the 1981 blockbuster film 'Laawaris' starring Amitabh Bachchan. The film's title and its famous song 'Mere Angne Mein' explore the stigma and struggle of a protagonist born out of wedlock, emphasizing that being 'laavaaris' is a social condition of being 'unclaimed' by a father or a family name. In daily conversation, you might use it to describe a bicycle left on the street for weeks or a project that no one in the office wants to take responsibility for. It is an versatile adjective that moves between the mundane and the tragic with ease.
Using लावारिस correctly in a sentence involves understanding its role as an adjective that usually precedes the noun it modifies. Because it is an adjective of Perso-Arabic origin ending in a consonant, it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes. Whether you are talking about one abandoned bag (masculine singular) or many abandoned cars (feminine plural), the word remains laavaaris. This makes it grammatically straightforward for learners. In formal writing, such as news reports, it is often paired with nouns like 'shav' (body), 'saamaan' (luggage), or 'vaahan' (vehicle). In more emotive or literary contexts, it might modify 'bachpan' (childhood) to describe a neglected upbringing. One key aspect to remember is that 'laavaaris' implies a lack of ownership or guardianship that *should* be there. You wouldn't call a wild bird 'laavaaris' because it isn't meant to be owned; however, you would call a pet dog wandering the streets 'laavaaris' because it has lost its claim to a home.
पुलिस ने लावारिस गाड़ियों को जब्त कर लिया है। (The police have seized the abandoned vehicles.)
- Sentence Structure 1: Adjective + Noun
- The most common usage. Example: 'Laavaaris kuttā' (Abandoned/stray dog). Here, it functions as a direct attribute.
- Sentence Structure 2: Predicative Use
- Used after a linking verb. Example: 'Yah saamaan laavaaris hai' (This luggage is unclaimed). This emphasizes the state of the object.
To use it effectively, consider the nuance of 'unclaimed.' If you find a wallet, it is 'laavaaris' until you find the owner. If a person dies without relatives, they are 'laavaaris.' In a metaphorical sense, a brilliant idea that no company wants to fund might be described as 'laavaaris'—it exists, but it has no 'waaris' (patron or owner) to bring it to life. When constructing sentences, pay attention to the intensity you want to convey. Using it for a suitcase is neutral; using it for a person is often heavy with social pathos.
If you spend any time in India, लावारिस will likely enter your vocabulary through public service announcements. At airports, metro stations, and railway platforms, the phrase 'Kripya laavaaris vastuon ko haath na lagaayein' (Please do not touch unclaimed objects) is played on a loop. This is perhaps the most frequent 'real-world' encounter with the word. Beyond the intercom, the word is a staple of Hindi news media. Crime reporters use it constantly to describe abandoned getaway cars or unidentified victims. In the legal sphere, 'laavaaris sampatti' (unclaimed property) refers to assets left by those who died intestate without heirs, which eventually escheat to the state. However, to truly understand the word's cultural resonance, one must look at Bollywood and Hindi literature. It is often used to describe the 'hero with no name'—the orphan who rises from the streets. In these stories, 'laavaaris' isn't just a status; it's a conflict. The protagonist spends the story trying to shed the 'laavaaris' label by finding their true identity or building a new legacy.
अखबार में एक लावारिस बच्चे की तस्वीर छपी थी। (The picture of an abandoned child was published in the newspaper.)
- Public Safety Announcements
- Heard frequently in metros and malls: 'Kisi bhi laavaaris vastu ki soochna turant police ko dein' (Immediately inform the police of any unclaimed object).
You will also hear this word in hospitals or NGOs working with the homeless. A 'laavaaris mareez' (unclaimed patient) is someone brought to the hospital with no family to pay the bills or make medical decisions. In this context, the word triggers a specific set of social and legal protocols. For a Hindi learner, hearing 'laavaaris' should immediately signal a situation involving lack of ownership, whether it's a suspicious bag or a person in need of help. It is a word that demands attention because it signifies that something is 'out of place' in the social order.
One of the most common mistakes learners make with लावारिस is confusing it with the word 'anāth' (orphan). While all 'anāth' children are technically 'laavaaris' in terms of lacking guardians, the word 'anāth' is specific to children whose parents have died. 'Laavaaris' is much broader; it can describe an adult who has been abandoned by their family, or more commonly, inanimate objects. You would never call an abandoned suitcase 'anāth,' but you can call it 'laavaaris.' Another mistake is using it as a synonym for 'beghar' (homeless). A person can be homeless but have a family (not laavaaris), or a person can have a home but be 'laavaaris' if they have no legal heirs or relatives to care for them. Learners also sometimes struggle with the 'laa-' prefix. It's important to remember that 'laa' is a negator. If you accidentally say 'waaris' instead of 'laavaaris,' you are saying the exact opposite—calling someone an 'heir' instead of 'unclaimed.'
गलती: वह लावारिस घर में रहता है। (Mistake: He lives in an unclaimed house - when meaning 'abandoned/dilapidated house').
- Confusion with 'Khali' (Empty)
- Don't use 'laavaaris' for an empty room. 'Laavaaris' implies something that *should* be owned but isn't being claimed. An empty room is just 'khali'.
Lastly, be careful with the tone. Calling a person 'laavaaris' to their face can be extremely offensive, as it implies they are 'nobodies' or 'trash' that no one wants. It is better used as a descriptive term in the third person or for objects. In professional settings, stick to using it for property and unidentified items. If you are discussing social issues, use it with empathy. A common error is also mispronouncing the 's' at the end; it is a sharp 's' as in 'sun,' not a 'sh' as in 'shoe.' Ensuring you have the 'laa' (long 'a') and 'vaa' (long 'a') sounds right will help you sound more like a native speaker.
To enrich your Hindi vocabulary, it's helpful to compare लावारिस with its synonyms and related terms. The closest synonym in a formal/Sanskritized context is 'paritaykt' (abandoned) or 'tyakt' (given up). However, these are much more formal and rarely heard in daily speech. For people, 'anāth' (orphan) is the most common specific term. If you want to describe a stray animal, 'awara' (wandering/vagrant) is often used, though 'awara' can also be a derogatory term for a person who loiters. 'Be-sahara' (without support) is a more compassionate alternative when talking about people; it focuses on the lack of help rather than the lack of an owner. For objects, 'unclaimed' can also be translated as 'jis par kisi ka dawa na ho' (that on which no one has a claim), but 'laavaaris' is much more concise and standard.
- Laavaaris vs. Anāth
- 'Anāth' means the parents are dead. 'Laavaaris' means no one is claiming responsibility, regardless of whether the parents are alive or dead.
- Laavaaris vs. Awara
- 'Awara' implies wandering by choice or habit (like a stray dog or a vagabond). 'Laavaaris' implies being left behind or having no legal guardian.
वह बच्चा अनाथ है, पर लावारिस नहीं; उसका एक चाचा है। (That child is an orphan, but not unclaimed; he has an uncle.)
In a legal context, you might encounter 'unclaimed' as 'apraapy' (unobtainable) in very specific old texts, but that is nearly obsolete. For modern learners, mastering the distinction between 'laavaaris' (no owner/heir), 'anāth' (no parents), and 'awara' (no fixed home/wandering) will provide a nuanced understanding of social status in Hindi. Each word carries a different emotional weight and is used in different social settings. 'Laavaaris' remains the most versatile of the three, covering everything from a forgotten umbrella to a tragic social outcast.
How Formal Is It?
Le savais-tu ?
The word reached peak popularity in India due to the 1981 Amitabh Bachchan movie titled 'Laawaris', which dealt with the themes of illegitimacy and social belonging.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing 'waaris' as 'war-is' (short 'a'). It should be long 'aa'.
- Using a 'sh' sound at the end instead of 's'.
- Confusing the 'v' with a hard 'b' (though common in some dialects, standard Hindi uses 'v').
Niveau de difficulté
Easy to recognize in public signs and newspapers.
Requires correct spelling of the 'v' and 's' sounds.
Important for safety and social interactions; needs correct vowel length.
Very easy to hear in railway announcements.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Invariant Adjectives
Words like 'laavaaris' do not change for gender or number.
Negation Prefix 'Laa-'
'Laa' (without) + 'ilaaj' (cure) = 'Laailaaj' (incurable).
Postpositional Phrases
When adding 'ko' or 'se', the adjective 'laavaaris' remains unchanged.
Compound Nouns
Laavaaris is often used as part of a compound like 'laavaaris-saamaan'.
Adjective Placement
Always place 'laavaaris' before the noun it modifies.
Exemples par niveau
यह बैग लावारिस है।
This bag is unclaimed.
Simple subject + adjective + verb 'to be'.
लावारिस सामान को मत छुओ।
Do not touch unclaimed luggage.
Imperative sentence with negative 'mat'.
वहाँ एक लावारिस कुत्ता है।
There is a stray (unclaimed) dog there.
Adjective modifying the noun 'kutta'.
क्या यह छाता लावारिस है?
Is this umbrella unclaimed?
Interrogative sentence.
स्टेशन पर लावारis चीज़ें होती हैं।
There are unclaimed things at the station.
Plural noun 'cheezein' modified by 'laavaaris'.
वह लावारिस खिलौना है।
That is an abandoned toy.
Demonstrative pronoun 'vah'.
लावारिस साइकिल यहाँ खड़ी है।
An abandoned bicycle is standing here.
Present continuous state.
यह डिब्बा लावारिस नहीं है।
This box is not unclaimed.
Negative sentence with 'nahi'.
पुलिस ने लावारिस कार की तलाशी ली।
The police searched the abandoned car.
Past tense with 'ne' construction.
सड़क पर लावारिस जानवर घूमते हैं।
Stray animals roam on the road.
Habitual present tense.
क्या आपको कोई लावारis वस्तु मिली?
Did you find any unclaimed object?
Interrogative in simple past.
यह लावारिस घर बहुत पुराना है।
This abandoned house is very old.
Adjective + noun phrase.
लावारिस बच्चों के लिए एक आश्रम है।
There is a shelter for abandoned children.
Postposition 'ke liye' after the noun phrase.
उसने लावारिस बैग को पुलिस को दिया।
He gave the unclaimed bag to the police.
Transitive verb in past tense.
शहर में कई लावारिस गाड़ियाँ हैं।
There are many abandoned vehicles in the city.
Quantifier 'kai' (many).
लावारिस वस्तुओं से सावधान रहें।
Be careful of unclaimed objects.
Formal imperative 'rahein'.
वह लड़का लावारिस हालत में मिला था।
That boy was found in an abandoned state.
Adverbial phrase 'laavaaris haalat mein'.
अस्पताल में एक लावारिस मरीज़ भर्ती है।
An unclaimed patient is admitted to the hospital.
Passive-like state 'bharti hai'.
लावारिस लाश की पहचान अभी नहीं हुई है।
The unclaimed body has not been identified yet.
Noun phrase as subject.
समाज को इन लावारिस लोगों की मदद करनी चाहिए।
Society should help these abandoned people.
Modal 'chahiye' for obligation.
उसका बचपन लावारिसों की तरह बीता।
His childhood was spent like that of an abandoned person.
Simile using 'ki tarah'.
लावारिस संपत्ति सरकार के पास चली जाती है।
Unclaimed property goes to the government.
General truth in present tense.
मेट्रो में लावारिस बैग मिलने से अफरा-तफरी मच गई।
Panic ensued after an unclaimed bag was found in the metro.
Causal construction using 'se'.
उसने एक लावारिस कुत्ते को गोद ले लिया।
She adopted a stray (unclaimed) dog.
Compound verb 'le liya'.
यह प्रोजेक्ट अब लावारिस हो गया है, कोई इसे नहीं देख रहा।
This project has now become unclaimed (orphaned); no one is looking after it.
Metaphorical use of the adjective.
फिल्म 'लावारिस' में एक नाजायज बच्चे की कहानी है।
The film 'Laawaris' tells the story of an illegitimate child.
Proper noun use in a title.
लावारis वस्तुओं की सूचना देना नागरिक का कर्तव्य है।
It is a citizen's duty to report unclaimed objects.
Gerund 'dena' as subject.
अदालत ने लावारिस ज़मीन पर फैसला सुनाया।
The court delivered a verdict on the unclaimed land.
Postposition 'par' (on).
वह खुद को लावारिस महसूस कर रहा था।
He was feeling like an outcast/unclaimed person.
Reflexive 'khud ko'.
लावारिस पशुओं के कारण दुर्घटनाएं होती हैं।
Accidents occur due to stray (unclaimed) animals.
Reasoning with 'ke kaaran'.
उसने अपनी लावारिस वसीयत को सार्वजनिक किया।
He made his 'unclaimed' (without heir) will public.
Adjective modifying 'vasiyat'.
क्या तुम इस लावारिस विचार को अपनाओगे?
Will you adopt this orphaned (unclaimed) idea?
Metaphorical interrogative.
लावारिस होने का दंश वही समझ सकता है जिसका कोई न हो।
Only someone who has no one can understand the sting of being unclaimed.
Abstract noun usage 'laavaaris hone'.
प्रशासन ने लावारिस शवों के सम्मानजनक अंतिम संस्कार का प्रबंध किया।
The administration arranged for the respectful cremation of unclaimed bodies.
Complex noun phrases.
उसकी कविताएँ लावारिस भावनाओं का दस्तावेज़ हैं।
His poems are a document of unclaimed emotions.
Poetic metaphorical use.
लावारिस संपदा के उत्तराधिकार के नियम बहुत जटिल हैं।
The rules for the succession of unclaimed estates are very complex.
Formal vocabulary like 'sampada' and 'uttaradhikar'.
आधुनिक युग में बुजुर्ग अक्सर खुद को लावारिस पाते हैं।
In the modern era, the elderly often find themselves abandoned (unclaimed).
Social commentary.
वह लावारिस फिर रहा है, उसे रोकने वाला कोई नहीं।
He is wandering aimlessly (like an unclaimed person); there's no one to stop him.
Adverbial use of the state.
इस लावारिस इमारत का इतिहास कोई नहीं जानता।
No one knows the history of this abandoned building.
Demonstrative 'is'.
लावारिस बच्चों का शोषण एक गंभीर सामाजिक समस्या है।
The exploitation of abandoned children is a serious social problem.
Complex subject phrase.
सत्ता के गलियारों में यह योजना अब लावारिस पड़ी है।
In the corridors of power, this scheme now lies abandoned (unclaimed).
Idiomatic 'galiyaron mein'.
उसका अस्तित्व ही लावारिस था, जैसे पानी पर लिखी इबारत।
His very existence was unclaimed, like writing on water.
Highly literary simile.
लावारिस वस्तुओं के प्रति हमारी उदासीनता खतरनाक हो सकती है।
Our indifference toward unclaimed objects can be dangerous.
Abstract noun 'udaaseenta'.
विभाजन के दौरान हज़ारों लोग लावारिस हो गए।
During the Partition, thousands of people became 'unclaimed' (lost/displaced).
Historical context.
लावारिस धन का सदुपयोग लोक कल्याण के लिए होना चाहिए।
Unclaimed wealth should be used for public welfare.
Formal 'lok kalyan'.
उसने लावारिसों की सेवा में अपना पूरा जीवन समर्पित कर दिया।
He dedicated his entire life to the service of the abandoned.
Noun use 'laavaarison' (the unclaimed ones).
लावारिस विचारधाराएं अक्सर कट्टरवाद को जन्म देती हैं।
Orphaned (unclaimed) ideologies often give birth to radicalism.
Metaphorical political use.
शहर की चकाचौंध में वह एक लावारिस साया बनकर रह गया।
In the dazzle of the city, he remained like an unclaimed shadow.
Poetic 'saaya' (shadow).
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— To wander aimlessly like an unclaimed person/animal.
वह सारा दिन लावारिस फिरता रहता है।
— To treat someone as if they have no one to protect them.
मुझे लावारिस मत समझो, मेरा परिवार है।
— To officially declare something as unclaimed.
पुलिस ने इस कार को लावारिस घोषित कर दिया।
— To die without anyone to claim the body or perform rites.
वह गरीब लावारिस की तरह मर गया।
— Someone who helps abandoned people (often a title).
वह डॉक्टर लावारिसों का मसीहा है।
— Information about an unclaimed object (safety term).
लावारिस वस्तु की सूचना तुरंत दें।
Souvent confondu avec
Anāth is only for orphans; Laavaaris is for anything unclaimed.
Awāra implies wandering; Laavaaris implies lack of ownership.
Beghar means homeless; a laavaaris person might have a home but no family.
Expressions idiomatiques
— To die a lonely, unclaimed death.
अपराधियों का अंत अक्सर लावारिस की मौत मरना होता है।
Metaphorical— To completely neglect or abandon a task or person.
उसने अपनी बूढ़ी माँ को लावारिस छोड़ दिया।
Emotional— Something that is up for grabs because no one owns it.
इसे लावारिस माल मत समझो, यह मेरा है।
Informal— A person who is present but ignored or unclaimed.
भीड़ में वह एक लावारिस साया बन गया।
Poetic— A childhood spent without parental care or love.
गरीबी में कई बच्चों का बचपन लावारिस हो जाता है।
Literary— An idea that lacks a proponent or supporter.
यह एक लावारिस विचार है जिसे कोई अपनाना नहीं चाहता।
Intellectual— A name that carries no weight or family legacy.
वह एक लावारिस नाम के साथ बड़ा हुआ।
Social— A heart that feels unloved or unclaimed by anyone.
उसका लावारिस दिल प्यार के लिए तरस रहा था।
Romantic/Poetic— To be completely alone in the world.
माता-पिता के जाने के बाद वह लावारिस हो गया।
GeneralFacile à confondre
Both imply lack of parents.
Anāth specifically means parents are deceased. Laavaaris means no one is claiming the person, which could happen even if parents are alive.
वह बच्चा अनाथ है क्योंकि उसके माता-पिता नहीं रहे।
Both are used for stray animals.
Awāra suggests a lifestyle of wandering. Laavaaris suggests the status of being unclaimed.
आवारा कुत्ते सड़क पर घूम रहे हैं।
Both mean abandoned.
Parityakt is very formal/literary. Laavaaris is common and has legal connotations.
उसने अपनी परित्यक्त पत्नी की मदद की।
Both describe vulnerable people.
Lāchār means helpless/powerless. Laavaaris means unclaimed.
वह बूढ़ा आदमी बहुत लाचार है।
Both can describe empty spaces.
Khali means empty. Laavaaris means ownerless.
यह घर खाली है, लावारिस नहीं।
Structures de phrases
यह [Object] लावारिस है।
यह बैग लावारिस है।
वहाँ एक लावारिस [Animal/Object] है।
वहाँ एक लावारिस कुत्ता है।
पुलिस को [Object/Person] लावारिस हालत में मिला।
पुलिस को गाड़ी लावारिस हालत में मिली।
[Person] ने [Object] को लावारिस छोड़ दिया।
उसने अपने बैग को लावारिस छोड़ दिया।
लावारिस [Noun] की समस्या बढ़ रही है।
लावारिस बच्चों की समस्या बढ़ रही है।
वह खुद को इस दुनिया में लावारिस महसूस करता है।
वह खुद को इस दुनिया में लावारिस महसूस करता है।
लावारिस [Noun] को मत छुओ।
लावारिस डिब्बे को मत छुओ।
यह [Property] लावारिस घोषित की गई है।
यह ज़मीन लावारिस घोषित की गई है।
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Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Common in urban areas and media.
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Using 'laavaarisi' for feminine nouns.
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Keep it as 'laavaaris'.
The word does not change for gender.
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Saying 'laavaaris' for an empty house.
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Use 'khali ghar'.
Laavaaris implies the owner is missing or unknown, not that the house is empty.
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Confusing 'laavaaris' with 'awara' for a person.
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Use 'awara' for a wanderer.
Laavaaris is about legal/family status, awara is about behavior.
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Shortening the 'aa' sounds.
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Pronounce as 'laavaaris'.
Short vowels change the meaning or make the word unrecognizable.
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Using it to mean 'lost'.
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Use 'khoya hua'.
If you lost your keys, they aren't 'laavaaris' yet; they are just 'khoye hue'.
Astuces
Public Safety
Always pay attention when you hear 'laavaaris' in Indian stations. It usually means stay away from a package.
Watch the Movie
Watching the movie 'Laawaris' will give you a deep emotional understanding of the word.
Keep it Simple
Don't try to decline the word. It's one of the easier Hindi adjectives because it never changes form.
Prefix Power
Learning 'laa-' will help you understand other words like 'laajawaab' (unbeatable/no answer).
Use with Care
When talking about people, 'be-sahara' is often kinder than 'laavaaris'.
Long Vowels
Make sure to stretch the 'aa' sounds. 'LAA-VAA-ris'.
Metro News
Listen to the Delhi Metro announcements to hear the perfect standard pronunciation.
News Style
If writing a mystery story in Hindi, 'laavaaris' is a great word for a mysterious clue.
Legal vs Social
Remember that in a court it's about property; in a movie it's about identity.
The Heir Rule
If there's no heir (waaris), the thing is laavaaris.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Law' + 'War' + 'Is'. If there is no 'Law' (legal heir) and no 'War' (fight for ownership), then the object 'Is' (is) 'Laavaaris'. Or simply: Laa (No) + Waaris (Heir).
Association visuelle
Imagine a dusty suitcase sitting alone in the middle of a busy train station with a circle of empty space around it because people are afraid to touch it.
Word Web
Défi
Try to find three things in your house that are 'laavaaris' (forgotten items no one uses) and use the word in a sentence for each.
Origine du mot
Derived from Arabic and Persian. 'Laa' is an Arabic negator meaning 'no' or 'without'. 'Waaris' is an Arabic word meaning 'heir' or 'successor'.
Sens originel : Without an heir; having no one to inherit or claim responsibility.
Indo-Aryan (with strong Perso-Arabic influence).Contexte culturel
Be careful when calling people 'laavaaris'; it can imply they are 'trash' or 'unwanted' by society.
English speakers might use 'abandoned' or 'stray,' but 'laavaaris' covers both and adds a legal/heirless nuance.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
At the Railway Station
- लावारिस सामान
- पुलिस को बताएं
- हाथ न लगाएं
- सावधान रहें
News Reports
- लावारिस लाश मिली
- पहचान नहीं हुई
- जांच जारी है
- लावारिस गाड़ी
Social Work
- लावारिस बच्चे
- आश्रम में भर्ती
- मदद की ज़रूरत
- बेसहारा लोग
Legal Matters
- लावारिस संपत्ति
- सरकार का अधिकार
- कोई वारिस नहीं
- अदालती कार्यवाही
Daily Life
- लावारिस कुत्ता
- किसका सामान है?
- लावारिस छोड़ना
- यहाँ मत रखो
Amorces de conversation
"क्या आपने कभी स्टेशन पर कोई लावारिस सामान देखा है?"
"लावारिस पशुओं की समस्या को कैसे हल किया जा सकता है?"
"फिल्म 'लावारिस' के बारे में आपकी क्या राय है?"
"अगर आपको कोई लावारिस बैग मिले, तो आप क्या करेंगे?"
"क्या लावारिस संपत्ति पर हमेशा सरकार का हक होना चाहिए?"
Sujets d'écriture
आज मैंने सड़क पर एक लावारिस कुत्ते को देखा और मुझे महसूस हुआ कि...
लावारिस होने का डर इंसान को समाज से कैसे जोड़ता है?
स्टेशन पर होने वाली लावारिस वस्तुओं की घोषणाएं हमें क्या सिखाती हैं?
एक ऐसी कहानी लिखें जिसका नायक एक लावारिस बच्चा हो।
क्या हमारे विचार भी कभी लावारिस हो सकते हैं? विस्तार से लिखें।
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but be careful. It often refers to orphans or abandoned people in a social context. In a rude context, it can be an insult.
They are nearly identical. 'Laavaaris' is the Hindi equivalent used in legal and daily contexts.
Yes, it is used by the police and in law, but it is also very common in daily speech.
No, it is an invariant adjective. It stays 'laavaaris' for both masculine and feminine nouns.
You can say 'laavaaris gaadi'.
It is a prefix from Arabic meaning 'without' or 'no'.
You can use the phrase 'laavaaris chhod dena'.
Yes, 'laavaaris kutta' is a common way to say stray dog.
Yes, in the plural 'laavaarison', it can mean 'the unclaimed ones'.
The opposite is 'waaris' (heir) or 'apnaya hua' (adopted/claimed).
Teste-toi 31 questions
Write a sentence about an abandoned car.
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Write a warning for a train station.
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Explain the difference between 'anāth' and 'laavaaris' in Hindi.
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Say 'Do not touch unclaimed objects' in Hindi.
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Pronounce 'laavaaris' correctly.
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Listen to the word: लावारिस. What does it mean?
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Summary
The word 'लावारिस' (laavaaris) is an essential adjective for identifying anything without an owner or heir. Whether you're reporting a lost item or discussing social issues like abandoned children, it conveys a lack of responsibility or claim. Example: 'Laavaaris bag' (unclaimed bag).
- Laavaaris means unclaimed or abandoned.
- Used for suspicious bags, stray animals, and orphans.
- Comes from 'Laa' (no) + 'Waaris' (heir).
- Commonly heard in Indian public safety announcements.
Public Safety
Always pay attention when you hear 'laavaaris' in Indian stations. It usually means stay away from a package.
Watch the Movie
Watching the movie 'Laawaris' will give you a deep emotional understanding of the word.
Keep it Simple
Don't try to decline the word. It's one of the easier Hindi adjectives because it never changes form.
Prefix Power
Learning 'laa-' will help you understand other words like 'laajawaab' (unbeatable/no answer).
Exemple
सड़क पर एक लावारिस बच्चा मिला।
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