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निर्ममता

B1 noun 7 min de lecture

निर्ममता

nirmamta

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Explication निर्ममता in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'Nirmamtā' is a bit advanced. You can think of it as 'very bad behavior' or 'no love.' It comes from 'Mamta' (mother's love) but with 'Nir' (no). So it means doing something without any love or kindness. You might use it to describe a very bad person in a story.

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At the A2 level, you should recognize 'Nirmamtā' as a noun for 'cruelty.' It's like 'Kruurtā' but more formal. Use it when talking about people who are very mean or heartless. For example, 'The bad king showed nirmamtā.' It helps you describe characters in more detail than just saying they are 'not good.'

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At the B1 level, you can use 'Nirmamtā' to discuss social issues or news. It means 'ruthlessness.' You'll see it in news reports about crimes ('निर्ममता से हत्या'). Notice that it's a feminine noun. It describes a cold lack of empathy, often in a professional or criminal context. It's a great word to use in essays about history or society.

At the B2 level, you should appreciate the etymological link between 'Mamtā' (affection/attachment) and 'Nirmamtā.' It's not just cruelty; it's the absence of the 'mine-ness' that connects humans. Use it in literary analysis or formal debates. It suggests a chilling, calculated heartlessness rather than just impulsive anger.

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At the C1 level, 'Nirmamtā' becomes a tool for nuanced philosophical or political critique. You can discuss the 'nirmamtā' of capitalism, the 'nirmamtā' of fate, or the 'nirmamtā' of an absolute ruler. It implies a total stripping away of human sentiment. You should be able to distinguish it from 'Nishthurta' (stony indifference) and 'Berahmi' (mercilessness).

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At the C2 level, you can explore the existential and poetic uses of 'Nirmamtā.' In classical Hindi literature, it often refers to a state of being 'unattached' in a negative, destructive way. You can use it to describe the cold, objective reality of the universe or the absolute, unyielding nature of truth. It is a word that carries significant gravitas in any discourse.

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निर्ममता en 30 secondes

निर्ममता means ruthlessness or heartlessness.
It comes from 'Nir' (without) + 'Mamta' (affection).
Commonly used in news and formal Hindi.
It is a feminine noun describing extreme cruelty.

The Hindi word निर्ममता (Nirmamtā) is a profound abstract noun that translates most accurately to 'ruthlessness,' 'heartlessness,' or 'extreme cruelty.' To understand this word, one must look at its Sanskrit roots. It is composed of the prefix 'Nir-' (meaning 'without' or 'devoid of') and the core word 'Mamatā'. In Indian culture, Mamatā is a deeply emotive term that signifies motherly love, affection, and the sense of 'mine-ness' or belonging. Therefore, Nirmamtā literally describes a state where that fundamental human connection or 'motherly' compassion is entirely absent. It is not just simple anger; it is a cold, calculated lack of empathy.

Emotional Core: The word implies a chilling indifference to the suffering of others. It is often used to describe actions that are so harsh they seem to defy basic human nature.
Formal Register: While you might hear 'Kruurtā' (cruelty) in casual conversation, 'Nirmamtā' is preferred in literature, formal journalism, and legal contexts to emphasize the psychological coldness of an act.

आतंकवादियों ने निर्ममता से निर्दोष लोगों पर गोलियां चलाईं। (The terrorists ruthlessly fired upon innocent people.)

In contemporary usage, you will find this word appearing frequently in news reports concerning violent crimes, historical accounts of tyrannical rulers, and in high-stakes political commentary. It suggests a level of brutality that shocks the conscience. For example, if a forest is being cut down without any regard for the wildlife, an activist might call it the 'nirmamtā' of the corporation. It highlights the lack of 'mamta' (affection/care) for the environment.

उसने अपनी पुरानी यादों को निर्ममता से मिटा दिया। (He ruthlessly erased his old memories.)

The word is versatile. While primarily used for physical violence, it can also describe emotional or professional behavior. A boss who fires long-term employees without notice or severance might be accused of Nirmamtā. In this context, it highlights the transition from a personal, caring relationship to a cold, transactional one. The word carries a heavy moral weight, usually casting the subject in a villainous or tragic light.

Literary Nuance: In Hindi poetry, Nirmamtā is often contrasted with the 'Komalta' (softness) of the heart, representing the harsh reality of the world versus the internal world of feelings.

Using निर्ममता (Nirmamtā) correctly requires understanding its grammatical role as a feminine noun. It is almost always used with the postposition 'se' (with/by) to form an adverbial phrase meaning 'ruthlessly' (निर्ममता से). When used as a subject or object, it describes the quality itself. For instance, 'उसकी निर्ममता' (his ruthlessness).

इतिहास में राजा की निर्ममता के कई उदाहरण मिलते हैं। (Many examples of the king's ruthlessness are found in history.)

When you want to describe an action as being done without any mercy, use the structure: [Subject] + [Object] + [निर्ममता से] + [Verb]. This is the most common pattern in news reporting. For example, 'पुलिस ने प्रदर्शनकारियों को निर्ममता से पीटा' (The police beat the protesters ruthlessly). Here, the focus is on the manner of the beating—devoid of any human consideration.

Collocation with 'Hatya' (Murder): The most frequent pairing in Hindi media is 'निर्ममता से हत्या' (ruthless murder/killing). This phrase suggests a crime that was particularly gruesome or cold-blooded.

In abstract or metaphorical senses, the word describes the 'ruthlessness' of time, nature, or fate. 'समय की निर्ममता' (The ruthlessness of time) is a common literary trope, suggesting that time waits for no one and spares no beauty or youth. Similarly, 'प्रकृति की निर्ममता' (The ruthlessness of nature) might be used during a natural disaster like a tsunami or earthquake.

गरीबी ने उसे निर्ममता से तोड़ दिया। (Poverty ruthlessly broke him.)

To use it in a more modern context, consider corporate competition. 'व्यापार जगत की निर्ममता' (The ruthlessness of the business world). This refers to the cut-throat nature of capitalism where only the strongest survive and there is no room for sentimentality. By using Nirmamtā here, you are implying that the business world lacks the 'mamtā' (care/affection) that humans usually expect from one another.

You are unlikely to hear निर्ममता (Nirmamtā) while buying vegetables or chatting about the weather. It is a high-register word. However, if you turn on a Hindi news channel like Aaj Tak or NDTV India, you will hear it almost daily. News anchors use it to add gravity to reports of heinous crimes. Phrases like 'अपराधी की निर्ममता' (the criminal's ruthlessness) are staples of crime journalism. It serves to evoke a sense of moral outrage in the audience.

Bollywood & Cinema: In intense dramas or historical epics, the villain is often described as 'निर्मम' (the adjective form). A dialogue might go: 'तुम्हारी निर्ममता की कोई सीमा नहीं है!' (Your ruthlessness has no limit!). It sounds much more powerful than simply saying 'you are bad.'

अदालत ने अपराधी की निर्ममता को देखते हुए उसे मृत्युदंड दिया। (The court, seeing the criminal's ruthlessness, gave him the death penalty.)

In literature and textbooks, particularly those dealing with the Indian independence movement or world wars, Nirmamtā is used to describe the actions of colonial powers or dictators. For instance, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is frequently described as an act of extreme British Nirmamtā. This usage cements the word as a tool for historical and moral judgment.

Social media and opinion pieces also utilize this word to criticize government policies or social injustices. An editorial might discuss the 'निर्ममता' of a law that displaces thousands of poor people. In this sense, it bridges the gap between a personal character trait and a systemic failure. It calls out the 'heartlessness' of the machine.

The most common mistake learners make with निर्ममता (Nirmamtā) is confusing it with its related adjective निर्मम (Nirmam). Remember: Nirmam is 'ruthless' (describes a person), while Nirmamtā is 'ruthlessness' (describes the quality). You cannot say 'He is nirmamtā'; you must say 'He is nirmam' or 'He acted with nirmamtā.'

Gender Confusion: As mentioned before, learners often treat it as masculine because it ends in 'ā'. This leads to incorrect agreement with adjectives and verbs. Incorrect: 'उसका निर्ममता' (His ruthlessness). Correct: 'उसकी निर्ममता' (His ruthlessness).

गलत: वह बहुत निर्ममता आदमी है। (Wrong: He is a very ruthlessness man.)
सही: वह बहुत निर्मम आदमी है। (Right: He is a very ruthless man.)

Another mistake is using it for simple 'meanness' or 'rudeness'. If someone doesn't share their chocolate, they are 'khaduus' or 'badtamiiz', not 'nirmam'. Nirmamtā is reserved for serious, often violent or deeply heartless situations. Using it for trivial matters can sound melodramatic or linguistically out of place.

Finally, watch out for spelling. The 'm' is doubled in the middle of the root word (ma-m-tā), and the 'nir' prefix is followed by the 'm'. Some learners write it as 'nirmata', forgetting the second 'm'. Always remember the root 'Mamta'.

To enrich your Hindi vocabulary, it's essential to understand where निर्ममता (Nirmamtā) sits among its synonyms. Each word has a slightly different 'flavor' of cruelty.

क्रूरता (Kruurtā): This is the general word for 'cruelty.' It describes the act of causing pain. While 'Nirmamtā' focuses on the lack of feeling, 'Kruurtā' focuses on the harshness of the act itself.
निष्ठुरता (Nishthurta): This means 'callousness' or 'insensitivity.' It is closer to 'indifference.' A 'nishthur' person is like a stone—unmoved by emotions.
बेरहमी (Berahmi): This is an Urdu-origin word (Be + Rahm) meaning 'mercilessness.' It is very common in spoken Hindi and Bollywood lyrics. It's slightly more emotional and less academic than 'Nirmamtā'.

Comparison:
1. उसने क्रूरता दिखाई (He showed cruelty).
2. उसने निर्ममता दिखाई (He showed heartlessness - implies he didn't care about the bond).

If you are looking for an antonym, the most direct one is ममता (Mamtā) itself, or करुणा (Karunā) (compassion) and दया (Dayā) (mercy). In a sentence like 'उसकी निर्ममता ने सबको डरा दिया' (His ruthlessness scared everyone), you could replace it with 'उसकी क्रूरता' for a similar meaning, but you would lose the specific nuance of 'lack of human affection'.

How Formal Is It?

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In ancient philosophical texts, being 'Nirmam' (without attachment) was sometimes seen as a virtue of a detached monk, but in common Hindi, it has shifted to a purely negative meaning of cruelty.

Guide de prononciation

UK /nɪr.məm.tɑː/

US /nɪr.məm.tɑ/

Primary stress on 'Nir', secondary stress on the final 'tā'.

Rime avec

ममता (Mamtā) सक्षमता (Sakshamtā) विषमता (Vishamtā) विफलता (Viphaltā) सफलता (Saphaltā) कोमलता (Komaltā) कठोरता (Kathortā) सुंदरता (Sundartā)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing it as 'Nirmata' (skipping the second 'm').
Over-emphasizing the 'r' sound like an English 'r'.
Making the 't' dental (correct) vs retroflex (incorrect).
Shortening the final 'ā' sound.
Adding an 'i' sound between 'n' and 'r'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize in news and books.

Écriture 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement and spelling.

Expression orale 4/5

High-register word, needs correct context to not sound odd.

Écoute 3/5

Distinctive sound, easy to pick out in serious broadcasts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

ममता बिना क्रूरता दया भाव

Apprends ensuite

निष्ठुरता पाशविकता संवेदना मानवता जघन्य

Avancé

ममत्व निर्मम वैराग्य करुणा

Grammaire à connaître

Abstract Noun Formation

Adding '-tā' to adjectives (Nirmam + tā = Nirmamtā).

Feminine Noun Agreement

उसकी (Fem) निर्ममता (Fem).

Adverbial 'se'

निर्ममता से (Ruthlessly).

Postpositional Case

निर्ममता के (of) कारण (due to).

Genitive Link

राजा की (of the king) निर्ममता.

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Exemples par niveau

उस आदमी में कोई निर्ममता नहीं है।

There is no ruthlessness in that man.

Simple negative sentence.

निर्ममता बुरी बात है।

Ruthlessness is a bad thing.

Subject-complement structure.

कहानी में राजा की निर्ममता दिखाई गई।

The king's ruthlessness was shown in the story.

Passive voice.

वह निर्ममता से बात करता है।

He speaks with ruthlessness.

Adverbial usage with 'se'.

बच्चे निर्ममता नहीं जानते।

Children do not know ruthlessness.

Direct object.

क्या आपने उसकी निर्ममता देखी?

Did you see his ruthlessness?

Question form.

निर्ममता से दूर रहो।

Stay away from ruthlessness.

Imperative.

वह अपनी निर्ममता के लिए जाना जाता है।

He is known for his ruthlessness.

Passive construction.

शिकारी ने निर्ममता से हिरण को मारा।

The hunter ruthlessly killed the deer.

Use of 'ne' with past tense.

उसकी आँखों में निर्ममता थी।

There was ruthlessness in his eyes.

Possessive feminine noun.

फिल्म के विलेन ने बहुत निर्ममता दिखाई।

The film's villain showed a lot of ruthlessness.

Compound verb 'dikhayi'.

हमें निर्ममता का विरोध करना चाहिए।

We should oppose ruthlessness.

Use of 'chahiye'.

बिना निर्ममता के युद्ध नहीं जीता जा सकता।

War cannot be won without ruthlessness.

Negative potential mood.

उसने निर्ममता से मेरा खिलौना तोड़ दिया।

He ruthlessly broke my toy.

Adverbial phrase.

समाज में निर्ममता बढ़ रही है।

Ruthlessness is increasing in society.

Present continuous.

उसकी निर्ममता की चर्चा हर जगह है।

The talk of his ruthlessness is everywhere.

Genitive case.

आतंकवादियों ने निर्ममता की सारी हदें पार कर दीं।

The terrorists crossed all limits of ruthlessness.

Idiomatic 'limits crossed'.

अदालत ने उसकी निर्ममता को देखते हुए कड़ी सजा सुनाई।

The court, seeing his ruthlessness, announced a strict punishment.

Participle phrase 'dekhte hue'.

इतिहासकार ने साम्राज्य की निर्ममता का वर्णन किया है।

The historian has described the empire's ruthlessness.

Present perfect.

व्यापार में कभी-कभी निर्ममता ज़रूरी होती है।

Sometimes ruthlessness is necessary in business.

Adverb 'kabhi-kabhi'.

उसने निर्ममता से अपनी सारी संपत्ति बेच दी।

He ruthlessly sold all his property.

Adverbial usage.

क्या निर्ममता ही सफलता की कुंजी है?

Is ruthlessness the only key to success?

Interrogative.

उसकी निर्ममता के पीछे एक दर्दनाक कहानी थी।

There was a painful story behind his ruthlessness.

Postposition 'ke peeche'.

गरीबों के प्रति सरकार की निर्ममता स्पष्ट है।

The government's ruthlessness towards the poor is clear.

Postposition 'ke prati'.

यह कानून अपनी निर्ममता के कारण विवादों में है।

This law is in controversy due to its ruthlessness.

Causal 'ke kaaran'.

उसने बड़ी निर्ममता से अपने प्रतिद्वंद्वी को हराया।

He defeated his rival with great ruthlessness.

Adjective 'badi' agreeing with 'nirmamta'.

अकाल के दौरान प्रकृति की निर्ममता देखने को मिली।

The ruthlessness of nature was seen during the famine.

Passive infinitive 'dekhne ko mili'.

लेखक ने युद्ध की निर्ममता का सजीव चित्रण किया है।

The author has vividly depicted the ruthlessness of war.

Compound noun 'sajeev chitran'.

बिना किसी निर्ममता के वह फैसला लेना असंभव था।

It was impossible to take that decision without any ruthlessness.

Negative conditional.

उसने निर्ममता से सच्चाई का सामना किया।

He ruthlessly faced the truth.

Metaphorical usage.

उनकी निर्ममता ने पूरे गाँव को उजाड़ दिया।

Their ruthlessness devastated the entire village.

Transitive verb 'ujaad diya'.

क्या सत्ता व्यक्ति को निर्ममता की ओर ले जाती है?

Does power lead a person towards ruthlessness?

Directional 'ki or'.

पूँजीवादी व्यवस्था की निर्ममता अक्सर मानवीय मूल्यों पर भारी पड़ती है।

The ruthlessness of the capitalist system often outweighs human values.

Complex subject phrase.

उसकी निर्ममता किसी सोची-समझी रणनीति का हिस्सा थी।

His ruthlessness was part of a well-thought-out strategy.

Hyphenated adjective 'sochi-samjhi'.

दार्शनिकों ने समय की निर्ममता पर विस्तार से लिखा है।

Philosophers have written in detail about the ruthlessness of time.

Postpositional phrase 'vistar se'.

उसने अपनी भावनाओं को निर्ममता से कुचल दिया।

He ruthlessly crushed his emotions.

Abstract metaphor.

आधुनिक राजनीति में निर्ममता को अक्सर व्यवहारिकता मान लिया जाता है।

In modern politics, ruthlessness is often mistaken for pragmatism.

Passive voice 'maan liya jata hai'.

उसकी निर्ममता उसके अकेलेपन का परिणाम थी।

His ruthlessness was the result of his loneliness.

Causal link.

प्रशासन की निर्ममता के खिलाफ जनता ने विद्रोह कर दिया।

The public rebelled against the administration's ruthlessness.

Preposition 'ke khilaaf'.

वह निर्ममता से अपने लक्ष्यों की ओर बढ़ता रहा।

He kept moving towards his goals with ruthlessness.

Aspectual 'rehta raha'.

न्याय की निर्ममता कभी-कभी अन्याय से भी अधिक भयानक हो सकती है।

The ruthlessness of justice can sometimes be more terrifying than injustice itself.

Comparative structure.

उसकी कला में एक अजीब सी निर्ममता और सौंदर्य का मेल था।

In his art, there was a strange blend of ruthlessness and beauty.

Noun phrase coordination.

इतिहास के पन्नों में दर्ज यह निर्ममता मानवता पर एक कलंक है।

This ruthlessness recorded in the pages of history is a blot on humanity.

Relative clause 'darj yeh...'.

अस्तित्व की इस निर्ममता को स्वीकार करना ही ज्ञान का आरंभ है।

Accepting this ruthlessness of existence is the beginning of wisdom.

Gerund subject 'Sweekar karna'.

उसने निर्ममता से अपनी पुरानी पहचान का त्याग कर दिया।

He ruthlessly renounced his old identity.

Formal verb 'tyaag kar diya'.

सत्य की निर्ममता का सामना करना हर किसी के बस की बात नहीं।

Facing the ruthlessness of truth is not within everyone's capacity.

Idiomatic 'bas ki baat'.

सत्ता का लालच इंसान को निर्ममता की पराकाष्ठा तक ले जा सकता है।

The greed for power can take a person to the pinnacle of ruthlessness.

Abstract noun 'parakaashtha'.

उसकी चुप्पी में भी एक तरह की निर्ममता छिपी थी।

Even in his silence, a kind of ruthlessness was hidden.

Locative 'mein bhi'.

Collocations courantes

निर्ममता से हत्या

प्रकृति की निर्ममता

निर्ममता की हद

बड़ी निर्ममता

समय की निर्ममता

शासन की निर्ममता

निर्ममता का प्रदर्शन

अत्यधिक निर्ममता

निर्ममतापूर्ण कृत्य

निर्ममता का शिकार

Phrases Courantes

निर्ममता की पराकाष्ठा

— The height or peak of ruthlessness.

यह हमला निर्ममता की पराकाष्ठा था।

निर्ममता का नंगा नाच

— A metaphor for an open, shameless display of brutality.

दंगों में निर्ममता का नंगा नाच देखा गया।

निर्ममता बरतना

— To exercise or show ruthlessness.

दुश्मन के साथ कोई निर्ममता नहीं बरतनी चाहिए।

निर्ममता का पाठ

— A lesson in ruthlessness.

उसने जीवन से निर्ममता का पाठ सीखा।

निर्ममता की दास्तां

— A tale of ruthlessness.

यह फिल्म एक निर्ममता की दास्तां है।

बिना किसी निर्ममता के

— Without any ruthlessness.

उसने बिना किसी निर्ममता के अपना काम किया।

निर्ममता के साथ

— Along with ruthlessness.

उसने निर्ममता के साथ आदेश दिया।

पूरी निर्ममता से

— With total ruthlessness.

उसने पूरी निर्ममता से पेड़ काट दिए।

निर्ममता का आलम

— The state or condition of ruthlessness.

वहाँ निर्ममता का आलम था।

निर्ममता की मिसाल

— An example of ruthlessness.

उसका व्यवहार निर्ममता की मिसाल है।

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निर्ममता vs निर्मम

This is the adjective (ruthless). Use it for people. 'Nirmamta' is the noun (ruthlessness).

निर्ममता vs निर्मल

Means 'pure' or 'clean'. Sounds similar but is the opposite in vibe!

निर्ममता vs निर्मित

Means 'constructed' or 'made'. Don't confuse the roots.

Expressions idiomatiques

"कलेजा पत्थर का होना"

— To have a heart of stone; to be nirmam.

उसका कलेजा पत्थर का है, उस पर कोई असर नहीं होगा।

Informal

"खून खौलना"

— To be extremely angry (often at nirmamtā).

उसकी निर्ममता देखकर मेरा खून खौल उठा।

Neutral

"आँखों का पानी मर जाना"

— To lose all sense of shame or compassion.

उसकी आँखों का पानी मर गया है, तभी वह इतनी निर्ममता दिखा रहा है।

Informal

"जल्लाद जैसा व्यवहार"

— Behavior like an executioner (extremely ruthless).

उसका व्यवहार बिल्कुल जल्लाद जैसा है।

Neutral

"रहम नाम की चीज़ न होना"

— To have no such thing as mercy.

उसमें रहम नाम की कोई चीज़ नहीं है।

Informal

"दिल पर पत्थर रखना"

— To harden one's heart (sometimes to be ruthless).

उसने दिल पर पत्थर रखकर उसे घर से निकाल दिया।

Neutral

"गला रेत देना"

— To slit the throat (often used metaphorically for ruthlessness).

उसने व्यापार में अपने दोस्त का ही गला रेत दिया।

Informal

"मुँह न मोड़ना"

— To not turn away (even from a ruthless act).

वह निर्ममता करने से मुँह नहीं मोड़ता।

Neutral

"मौत के घाट उतारना"

— To put to death (ruthlessly).

उसने सबको मौत के घाट उतार दिया।

Formal

"ईंट से ईंट बजाना"

— To destroy completely (ruthlessly).

उसने दुश्मन की ईंट से ईंट बजा दी।

Informal

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निर्ममता vs क्रूरता

Both mean cruelty.

Kruurta is general cruelty; Nirmamta specifically implies a lack of affection (Mamta).

शिकारी की क्रूरता (Hunter's cruelty) vs. भाई की निर्ममता (Brother's heartlessness).

निर्ममता vs निष्ठुरता

Both imply heartlessness.

Nishthurta is like being a stone (unmoved); Nirmamta is active heartlessness.

पत्थर की निष्ठुरता vs. हत्यारे की निर्ममता.

निर्ममता vs निर्दयता

Both mean lack of kindness.

Nirdayta is lack of 'daya' (mercy); Nirmamta is lack of 'mamta' (attachment/love).

जल्लाद की निर्दयता vs. शासक की निर्ममता.

निर्ममता vs बेरहमी

Synonyms.

Berahmi is Urdu-origin and common in speech; Nirmamta is Sanskrit-origin and formal.

बेरहमी से पीटा vs. निर्ममता से मारा।

निर्ममता vs कठोरता

Both imply hardness.

Kathorta is strictness or physical hardness; Nirmamta is moral heartlessness.

अनुशासन की कठोरता vs. अपराध की निर्ममता.

Structures de phrases

[Subject] ने [निर्ममता से] [Object] [Verb].

उसने निर्ममता से दरवाजा बंद कर दिया।

[Noun] की [निर्ममता] [Adjective] है।

समय की निर्ममता भयानक है।

[निर्ममता] के कारण [Consequence].

उसकी निर्ममता के कारण उसने सब कुछ खो दिया।

[निर्ममता] और [Antonym] का द्वंद्व...

निर्ममता और करुणा का द्वंद्व शाश्वत है।

यह [निर्ममता] है।

यह बड़ी निर्ममता है।

बिना [निर्ममता] के...

बिना निर्ममता के शासन करना कठिन है।

[निर्ममता] की हद पार करना

उसने निर्ममता की सारी हदें पार कर दीं।

[Adjective] निर्ममता का चित्रण

फिल्म में अमानवीय निर्ममता का चित्रण है।

Famille de mots

Noms

ममता (Affection)

निर्ममता (Ruthlessness)

ममत्व (Sense of ownership)

Verbes

निर्मम होना (To be ruthless)

Adjectifs

निर्मम (Ruthless)

ममताबमयी (Full of affection)

Apparenté

क्रूरता

निष्ठुरता

निर्दयता

बेरहमी

पाशविकता

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in media and literature; rare in daily casual speech.

Erreurs courantes

वह निर्ममता है। → वह निर्मम है।
You can't call a person a 'ruthlessness'; you must call them 'ruthless'.
उसका निर्ममता → उसकी निर्ममता
Nirmamta is feminine.
निर्मता → निर्ममता
Missing the second 'm' changes the root.
बहुत निर्ममता आदमी → बहुत निर्मम आदमी
Use the adjective form before a noun.
Using it for a strict teacher. → Using 'sakht' (strict).
Nirmamta is too strong for simple strictness.

Astuces

Gender Agreement

Always remember 'Nirmamtā' is feminine. Use 'ki' instead of 'ka' before it.

Root Memory

Link it to 'Mamta' (motherly love). It makes the meaning of 'Nir-mamta' much easier to remember.

Save for Serious Situations

Don't use it for small things like a strict teacher. Use it for crimes, wars, or deep heartlessness.

The Double M

Make sure to pronounce both 'm' sounds clearly: Nir-mam-ta.

Formal Context

Use this word in your Hindi essays to get higher marks for vocabulary.

Emotional Weight

Understand that calling someone 'Nirmam' is a very strong insult in Hindi.

News Trigger

When you hear this word on the news, prepare yourself for a serious or tragic story.

Adverbial Form

Use 'निर्ममतापूर्वक' for a very formal, literary style.

Vs. Nirdayta

Remember: Nirdayta = No Mercy; Nirmamta = No Affection.

The Icicle Heart

Visualize a heart turning into ice to remember this word.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Mamta' as a mother's hug. 'Nir' means 'No'. So 'Nirmamtā' is a world with 'No mother's hugs'—cold and ruthless.

Association visuelle

Imagine a cold, sharp icicle piercing a warm heart. The icicle represents 'Nirmamtā'.

Word Web

Cruelty Heartless No Mercy Nir- Mamta Feminine Noun Formal Cold

Défi

Try to find one news headline today that uses 'निर्ममता' and explain why that specific word was chosen over 'cruelty'.

Origine du mot

Derived from Sanskrit. Prefix 'Nir' (without) + 'Mamata' (affection/motherly love).

Sens originel : The state of being without 'mine-ness' or personal attachment, which evolved to mean heartlessness.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived).

Contexte culturel

This word is heavy and describes violence/suffering. Use it with care in sensitive conversations.

English speakers might use 'ruthlessness' in a positive 'business' sense (e.g., a ruthless competitor). In Hindi, 'Nirmamtā' is almost always negative and implies a moral void.

Used in Premchand's stories to describe cruel landlords. Commonly found in the 'Crime Patrol' TV series narrations. Mentioned in historical texts regarding the Partition of India.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Crime News

निर्ममता से हत्या
आरोपी की निर्ममता
दिल दहला देने वाली निर्ममता
निर्ममता का सबूत

History

शासक की निर्ममता
युद्ध की निर्ममता
निर्ममता का इतिहास
औपनिवेशिक निर्ममता

Literature

पात्र की निर्ममता
निर्ममता का चित्रण
समाज की निर्ममता
लेखक की दृष्टि में निर्ममता

Politics

कानून की निर्ममता
विपक्ष की निर्ममता
सत्ता की निर्ममता
निर्ममतापूर्ण फैसला

Nature/Fate

समय की निर्ममता
प्रकृति की निर्ममता
भाग्य की निर्ममता
अकाल की निर्ममता

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपको लगता है कि आधुनिक समाज में निर्ममता बढ़ रही है?"

"इतिहास के किस शासक की निर्ममता सबसे अधिक प्रसिद्ध है?"

"क्या व्यापार में सफल होने के लिए निर्ममता ज़रूरी है?"

"आपने हाल ही में समाचारों में निर्ममता का कौन सा उदाहरण देखा?"

"निर्ममता और कठोरता के बीच आप क्या अंतर देखते हैं?"

Sujets d'écriture

किसी ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपने किसी की निर्ममता देखी हो और उसका आप पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ा।

क्या 'समय की निर्ममता' एक सकारात्मक शक्ति हो सकती है? अपने विचार व्यक्त करें।

एक कहानी लिखें जिसका शीर्षक 'निर्ममता का अंत' हो।

समाज में निर्ममता को कम करने के लिए हम क्या कदम उठा सकते हैं?

निर्ममता और मानवता के बीच के संघर्ष पर एक कविता या अनुच्छेद लिखें।

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is a feminine noun. You should use feminine adjectives and possessives with it, like 'उसकी निर्ममता' or 'बड़ी निर्ममता'.

The root is 'Mamtā', which means motherly love or affection. The prefix 'Nir-' means 'without'. So it literally means 'without motherly love'.

No, for a person you use the adjective 'निर्मम' (Nirmam). For example, 'वह निर्मम है' (He is ruthless).

Not very. It's more of a 'news' or 'literary' word. In daily life, people might say 'zaalim' or 'pathar-dil'.

You say 'निर्ममता से' (Nirmamtā se) or 'निर्ममतापूर्वक' (Nirmamtā-pūrvak).

Yes, it often carries a more chilling, psychological weight because it implies the absence of basic human bonds.

The most direct opposite is 'Mamtā' (affection), but 'Dayā' (mercy) and 'Karunā' (compassion) are also used.

Yes, 'प्रकृति की निर्ममता' (the ruthlessness of nature) is a common phrase for natural disasters.

It is usually written as 'Nirmamta' or 'Nirmamtā'.

Technically 'निर्ममताएँ', but as an abstract noun, it is almost always used in the singular.

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