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दूरभाष

A2 noun #8,000 le plus courant 6 min de lecture

दूरभाष

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Explication दूरभाष in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to recognize that 'doorbhash' means telephone. You might see it on a label in a classroom or in a very basic picture book. At this stage, you should focus on the fact that it is a thing you use to talk to people. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet. Just remember: Doorbhash = Telephone. It is a masculine noun, so if you have one, you say 'Mera doorbhash' (My telephone). Think of it like the 'fancy' version of the word phone. Even if you don't say it, knowing it will help you read signs in India that might point to a public telephone booth.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'doorbhash' in simple sentences about your daily life, especially in formal contexts like filling out a form. You should understand phrases like 'Doorbhash sankhya' (Telephone number). You can use it with basic verbs like 'hai' (is) or 'tha' (was). For example, 'Vah ek purana doorbhash hai' (That is an old telephone). You should also begin to notice the difference between 'phone' and 'doorbhash', choosing 'doorbhash' when you want to sound more polite or when you are reading a formal announcement. You should be comfortable with the masculine gender of the word.

At the B1 level, you can use 'doorbhash' to describe processes or give instructions in a semi-formal setting. You might explain how to use a telephone or describe a situation where you had to call someone for help. You should be able to use postpositions with the word, such as 'doorbhash ke zariye' (through the telephone) or 'doorbhash par baatchit' (conversation on the telephone). At this stage, you start to see 'doorbhash' in news reports or simple newspaper articles. You should be able to understand the word when it's used in a slightly more abstract way, like 'doorbhash seva' (telephone service).

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At the B2 level, 'doorbhash' becomes a tool for more complex communication. You should be able to discuss the impact of the telephone on society or its role in the history of communication. You will encounter this word in official government circulars and technical descriptions. You should be able to use it fluently in formal writing, such as an application for a new telephone connection or a complaint letter about service disruptions. You should also be aware of related compound words like 'doorbhash nirdeshika' (telephone directory) and 'doorbhash vinimay' (telephone exchange). Your vocabulary should include the formal verbs that often accompany this noun.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the etymological roots of 'doorbhash' and can appreciate why it is used instead of loanwords in certain literary and academic contexts. You can analyze the linguistic politics behind using Sanskrit-derived terms like 'doorbhash' versus English loanwords. You should be able to use the word in academic essays, legal discussions, or high-level professional environments without it feeling forced. You understand the nuances of the word in classical Hindi literature and can distinguish between its use and more obscure terms like 'akashvani' (though that is for radio, the linguistic register is similar).

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like command of the word 'doorbhash'. You can use it in philosophical or highly technical discourse regarding the evolution of human communication. You are capable of using the word in creative writing to evoke a specific formal or historical atmosphere. You understand the subtle connotations the word carries in different dialects and socio-economic contexts across the Hindi-speaking world. You can effortlessly switch between 'doorbhash' and its synonyms to suit the precise emotional or professional tone of your discourse, and you can debate the merits of linguistic purism in modern Hindi terminology.

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दूरभाष en 30 secondes

Formal Hindi term for 'telephone'.
Derived from Sanskrit 'Door' (Far) + 'Bhash' (Speech).
Used in official, academic, and technical contexts.
Masculine gender; plural remains same in direct case.

The word दूरभाष (Doorbhash) is a highly formal and technical Hindi noun that translates directly to 'telephone'. While the average Hindi speaker in Delhi or Mumbai will almost exclusively use the English loanwords 'phone' or 'mobile' in their daily interactions, doorbhash remains the official, standardized term used by the Government of India, in academic textbooks, and within formal literature. It is a compound word derived from Sanskrit, where 'door' (दूर) signifies distance and 'bhash' (भाष) refers to speech or language. Thus, it literally means 'speech from a distance'.

Formal Register: This word is primarily found in government documents, official forms, and formal broadcasting. For example, a government application form will ask for your 'Doorbhash Sankhya' (Telephone Number) rather than your 'Phone Number'.
Technical Context: In the field of telecommunications engineering within Hindi-medium instruction, the mechanics of sound transmission are described using this term to maintain linguistic purity and technical precision.
Linguistic Purity: Hindi has a tradition of creating indigenous terms for modern inventions. While 'Doorbhash' is the most successful, others like 'Chal-doorbhash' (mobile phone) exist but are even less common in speech.

कृपया अपना दूरभाष क्रमांक यहाँ अंकित करें। (Please mark your telephone number here.)

आज के युग में दूरभाष संचार का सबसे सशक्त माध्यम है। (In today's era, the telephone is the most powerful medium of communication.)

सरकारी कार्यालयों में दूरभाष की सुविधा उपलब्ध है। (Telephone facilities are available in government offices.)

क्या आपके पास दूरभाष निर्देशिका है? (Do you have a telephone directory?)

उसने दूरभाष पर सूचना दी। (He gave the information over the telephone.)

Understanding this word is crucial for anyone aiming for a professional level of Hindi proficiency. It represents the formal side of the language that separates a casual learner from a dedicated scholar. When reading newspapers like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'Navbharat Times', you will frequently encounter this term in headlines regarding telecommunication policies or technological advancements. It serves as a bridge between the ancient roots of Sanskrit and the modern digital world.

Using दूरभाष correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical function as a masculine noun. In Hindi, nouns dictate the form of accompanying adjectives and verbs. Because doorbhash is masculine, any possessive pronouns or descriptive adjectives must reflect that gender. For instance, 'new telephone' would be 'naya doorbhash' (नया दूरभाष), not 'nayi doorbhash'.

Possessive Case: When saying 'his telephone', use 'uska doorbhash'. In a sentence: 'Uska doorbhash kharab hai' (His telephone is broken).
Postpositions: When followed by postpositions like 'par' (on/at) or 'se' (from/by), the word does not change its form in the singular, but it helps define the action. 'Doorbhash par baat karna' means 'to talk on the telephone'.

मंत्री जी ने दूरभाष के माध्यम से जनता को संबोधित किया। (The Minister addressed the public through the telephone.)

क्या आपके दूरभाष में नेटवर्क की समस्या है? (Is there a network problem in your telephone?)

प्राचीन काल में दूरभाष एक विलासिता थी। (In ancient times, the telephone was a luxury.)

In formal Hindi, verbs often used with doorbhash include 'karna' (to do/make a call) and 'uthana' (to pick up/answer). For example, 'Doorbhash uthaiye' (Pick up the telephone). While 'Phone milana' is common for dialing, in formal Hindi, you might see 'Doorbhash sampark sthapit karna' (To establish telephone contact).

If you are walking down a street in Jaipur or Delhi, you will see signs for 'PCO/STD/ISD'. Below these, you might see the word दूरभाष केन्द्र (Doorbhash Kendra), which means 'Telephone Center'. This is one of the most common places to see the word in the physical world.

Public Announcements: At railway stations or airports, if a person is being called to a courtesy phone, the announcement might use 'doorbhash'.
News Media: News anchors on channels like DD News (the national broadcaster) use 'doorbhash' when they are connecting to a reporter on the field. They will say, 'Humare sanvad-data doorbhash par jude hain' (Our reporter is connected via telephone).

रेडियो पर दूरभाष के माध्यम से श्रोताओं के प्रश्न लिए गए। (Questions from listeners were taken via telephone on the radio.)

Furthermore, in the legal system of India, when Hindi is used in court proceedings, 'doorbhash' is the legal term for any evidence related to telephonic conversations. Police reports (FIRs) written in Hindi will also consistently use this term to describe the device used to commit or report a crime.

The most common mistake learners make with दूरभाष is using it in the wrong social context. Because it is so formal, using it during a casual hang-out can make you sound robotic or overly stiff. Imagine saying 'I will contact you on your telephonic apparatus' to a friend in English—that is how 'doorbhash' can sound in a casual Hindi setting.

Gender Confusion: Many learners assume modern technology words are feminine. However, 'doorbhash' is masculine. Saying 'Badi doorbhash' (big telephone) is incorrect; it must be 'Bada doorbhash'.
Spelling Errors: The 'sh' sound at the end is the cerebral 'ष' (ṣ), not the dental 'स' (s) or the palatal 'श' (ś). Misspelling it as 'doorbhas' is a frequent error for beginners.

गलत: मेरी दूरभाष कहाँ है? (Wrong: Where is my [fem] telephone?)

सही: मेरा दूरभाष कहाँ है? (Correct: Where is my [masc] telephone?)

Another mistake is overcomplicating the plural. Since 'doorbhash' is a masculine noun ending in a consonant, it does not change in the direct plural. 'One telephone' is 'ek doorbhash', and 'ten telephones' is 'dus doorbhash'. Only use 'doorbhashon' when a postposition follows.

While दूरभाष is the king of formal terms, there are several alternatives you should know to navigate different levels of Hindi formality.

फोन (Phone): The most common word. Used by everyone from children to professionals in daily speech. It is also masculine.
मोबाइल (Mobile): Specifically refers to a cell phone. In India, people often say 'mobile' instead of 'phone'.
चलभाष (Chal-doorbhash): The hyper-formal term for a mobile phone. 'Chal' means moving. You will almost never hear this unless you are listening to a very formal linguistic debate or reading a pure Hindi technical manual.
टेलीफोन (Telephone): The English word transliterated into Hindi. Common in semi-formal settings.

तुलना: 'फोन' आम है, जबकि 'दूरभाष' खास है। (Comparison: 'Phone' is common, while 'Doorbhash' is special/formal.)

Understanding these nuances helps in code-switching. If you are writing a letter to a government official, use 'doorbhash'. If you are texting a friend to call you back, use 'phone'.

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"दूरभाष के माध्यम से अपनी उपस्थिति दर्ज कराएं।"

Neutre

"क्या आपके पास दूरभाष है?"

Informel

"अरे, फोन उठाओ!"

Child friendly

"देखो, दूरभाष की घंटी बजी!"

Argot

"भाई, अपना डब्बा (phone) दे ज़रा।"

Le savais-tu ?

Hindi has several 'Door-' words for modern tech: Doordarshan (Television - far vision) and Doorbhash (Telephone - far speech).

Guide de prononciation

UK /d̪uːr.bʱaːʂ/

US /dʊr.bɑːʃ/

Stress is equal on both syllables: DOOR-BHASH.

Rime avec

Akash (Sky) Prakash (Light) Abhash (Glimpse) Nirash (Hopeless) Vinaash (Destruction) Prabhash (Splendor) Suhash (Smile) Avash (Helpless)

Erreurs fréquentes

Using a dental 's' instead of cerebral 'sh'.
Shortening the 'uu' in 'door'.
Forgetting to aspirate the 'bh'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to read once the conjunct and cerebral 'sh' are known.

Écriture 4/5

The cerebral 'sh' (ष) is often confused with 'sh' (श).

Expression orale 4/5

Requires careful aspiration of 'bh' and vowel length.

Écoute 3/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to identify.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

दूर (Far) भाषा (Language) यंत्र (Machine) बात (Talk) नंबर (Number)

Apprends ensuite

संचार (Communication) प्रौद्योगिकी (Technology) उपकरण (Equipment) माध्यम (Medium) नेटवर्क (Network)

Avancé

दूरसंवेदी (Remote sensing) दूरदर्शन (Television) दूरबीन (Binoculars) आकाशवाणी (Radio)

Grammaire à connaître

Masculine Nouns Ending in Consonants

Doorbhash (Singular) -> Doorbhash (Plural in Direct Case).

Oblique Case Formation

Doorbhash + par = Doorbhash par; Doorbhash (Plural) + par = Doorbhashon par.

Compound Noun Formation in Hindi

Combining 'Door' and 'Bhash' follows Sanskrit Sandhi/Samas rules.

Adjective Agreement

Naya (Masc) Doorbhash vs Nayi (Fem) Ghanti.

Possessive Pronouns

Mera (My), Uska (His), Apka (Your) all match the masculine gender of Doorbhash.

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Exemples par niveau

यह एक दूरभाष है।

This is a telephone.

Simple subject-predicate structure with 'yah' (this).

मेरा दूरभाष नया है।

My telephone is new.

Masculine adjective 'naya' matches 'doorbhash'.

वह दूरभाष कहाँ है?

Where is that telephone?

Interrogative sentence using 'kahan' (where).

दूरभाष काला है।

The telephone is black.

Color adjective 'kala' is masculine.

यह किसका दूरभाष है?

Whose telephone is this?

Possessive interrogative 'kiska' matches masculine 'doorbhash'.

मेरे पास दूरभाष है।

I have a telephone.

Construction 'pas hai' for possession.

दूरभाष मेज़ पर है।

The telephone is on the table.

Postposition 'par' indicates location.

छोटा दूरभाष लाओ।

Bring the small telephone.

Imperative verb 'lao' (bring).

कृपया अपना दूरभाष नंबर बताइए।

Please tell your telephone number.

Formal request using 'kripya' and 'bataiye'.

मैंने उसे दूरभाष किया।

I called him on the telephone.

Use of 'doorbhash karna' as a verb phrase.

उसका दूरभाष बज रहा है।

His telephone is ringing.

Present continuous tense 'baj raha hai'.

क्या आपके घर में दूरभाष है?

Is there a telephone in your house?

Question about existence in a location.

दूरभाष खराब हो गया है।

The telephone has broken down.

Compound verb 'ho gaya' indicating a change of state.

मैं दूरभाष पर बात कर रहा हूँ।

I am talking on the telephone.

Continuous action with 'par' (on).

यह सरकारी दूरभाष है।

This is a government telephone.

Adjective 'sarkari' (government).

दूरभाष की घंटी तेज़ है।

The telephone's bell is loud.

Genitive 'ki' refers to 'ghanti' (bell), which is feminine.

दूरभाष के माध्यम से सूचना भेजी गई।

Information was sent through the telephone.

Formal phrase 'ke madhyam se' (through the medium of).

क्या आपने दूरभाष निर्देशिका देखी है?

Have you seen the telephone directory?

Compound noun 'doorbhash nirdeshika'.

आजकल दूरभाष का उपयोग बढ़ गया है।

Nowadays, the use of the telephone has increased.

Abstract noun 'upyog' (use).

उसने दूरभाष पर अपनी शिकायत दर्ज कराई।

He registered his complaint over the telephone.

Formal phrase 'shikayat darj karana'.

दूरभाष सेवा कल से बंद रहेगी।

Telephone service will remain closed from tomorrow.

Future tense 'rahegi' matches feminine 'seva'.

अधिकारी ने दूरभाष पर आदेश दिए।

The officer gave orders over the telephone.

Plural object 'adesh' (orders).

बिना दूरभाष के काम करना कठिन है।

It is difficult to work without a telephone.

Negative postposition 'bina... ke'.

दूरभाष बिल का भुगतान समय पर करें।

Pay the telephone bill on time.

Formal imperative 'karen'.

दूरभाष प्रणाली में सुधार की आवश्यकता है।

There is a need for improvement in the telephone system.

Formal noun 'pranali' (system).

दूरभाष द्वारा संपर्क करना सबसे आसान है।

Contacting via telephone is the easiest.

Instrumental 'dwara' (by/via).

दूरभाष के आविष्कार ने दुनिया बदल दी।

The invention of the telephone changed the world.

Historical context with 'avishkar' (invention).

दूरभाष कनेक्शन के लिए आवेदन पत्र भरें।

Fill out the application form for a telephone connection.

Compound noun 'avedan patra'.

क्या दूरभाष की लाइनें सुरक्षित हैं?

Are the telephone lines secure?

Adjective 'surakshit' (secure).

दूरभाष पर गोपनीय बातें न करें।

Do not discuss confidential matters on the telephone.

Adjective 'gopniya' (confidential).

ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में दूरभाष का विस्तार हो रहा है।

The telephone is expanding in rural areas.

Noun 'vistar' (expansion).

दूरभाष के बढ़ते बिल से लोग परेशान हैं।

People are troubled by rising telephone bills.

Participle 'badhte' (rising).

दूरभाष संचार की आधारशिला माना जाता है।

The telephone is considered the cornerstone of communication.

Metaphorical use of 'aadharshila' (cornerstone).

दूरभाष के माध्यम से कूटनीतिक वार्ता संपन्न हुई।

Diplomatic talks were concluded via telephone.

High-level vocabulary 'kutnitik' (diplomatic).

आधुनिक समाज में दूरभाष की अनिवार्यता निर्विवाद है।

The necessity of the telephone in modern society is indisputable.

Advanced term 'nirvivad' (indisputable).

दूरभाष यंत्र की कार्यप्रणाली अत्यंत जटिल है।

The working mechanism of the telephone apparatus is extremely complex.

Technical term 'karyapranali' (working mechanism).

दूरभाष ने भौगोलिक दूरियों को समाप्त कर दिया है।

The telephone has eliminated geographical distances.

Abstract concept 'bhaugolik duriyan'.

दूरभाष पर साक्ष्य की विश्वसनीयता की जांच हो रही है।

The reliability of evidence over the telephone is being investigated.

Legal term 'sakshya' (evidence).

दूरभाष सेवाओं का निजीकरण एक विवादास्पद मुद्दा है।

Privatization of telephone services is a controversial issue.

Political term 'nijikaran' (privatization).

दूरभाष के बढ़ते प्रभाव ने पत्र-लेखन को कम कर दिया है।

The increasing influence of the telephone has reduced letter-writing.

Causal relationship expressed with 'prabhav' (influence).

दूरभाष के उद्भव ने वैश्विक संवाद के प्रतिमानों को पुनर्परिभाषित किया है।

The emergence of the telephone has redefined the paradigms of global discourse.

Highly academic 'udbhav' (emergence) and 'pratiman' (paradigm).

दूरभाष यंत्र अब मात्र एक उपकरण नहीं, बल्कि मानवीय संवेदनाओं का वाहक बन गया है।

The telephone is no longer just a device, but has become a carrier of human emotions.

Philosophical phrasing 'samvednaon ka vahak'.

दूरभाष के माध्यम से होने वाली अनवरत बातचीत ने निजता के संकट को जन्म दिया है।

The incessant conversation via telephone has given birth to a crisis of privacy.

Critical analysis term 'nijta ka sankat'.

दूरभाष की तकनीकी विकास यात्रा मानव सभ्यता के क्रमिक विकास का प्रतिबिंब है।

The journey of technical development of the telephone is a reflection of the gradual evolution of human civilization.

Complex compound 'vikas-yatra'.

क्या दूरभाष वास्तव में हमें जोड़ता है या यह केवल आभासी निकटता का भ्रम पैदा करता है?

Does the telephone truly connect us, or does it merely create an illusion of virtual proximity?

Rhetorical question with 'abhasi nikatta' (virtual proximity).

दूरभाष के क्षेत्र में होने वाली क्रांतियाँ भू-राजनीतिक समीकरणों को प्रभावित करती हैं।

Revolutions in the field of telecommunications affect geopolitical equations.

Geopolitical context 'bhu-rajnitik samikaran'.

दूरभाष पर होने वाले संवाद की सूक्ष्मताओं का विश्लेषण भाषाविज्ञान का एक रोचक विषय है।

Analyzing the subtleties of dialogue on the telephone is an interesting subject of linguistics.

Academic discipline 'bhashavigyan'.

दूरभाष ने सूचना के लोकतांत्रीकरण में एक अपरिहार्य भूमिका निभाई है।

The telephone has played an indispensable role in the democratization of information.

Sociological term 'loktantrikaran' (democratization).

Collocations courantes

दूरभाष संख्या

दूरभाष केंद्र

दूरभाष निर्देशिका

दूरभाष बिल

दूरभाष ऑपरेटर

दूरभाष लाइन

दूरभाष कनेक्शन

दूरभाष विनिमय

दूरभाष वार्ता

दूरभाष संदेश

Phrases Courantes

दूरभाष पर उपलब्ध

— Available on the telephone. Used in professional bios.

डॉक्टर साहब शाम को दूरभाष पर उपलब्ध रहेंगे।

दूरभाष के माध्यम से

— Through the medium of telephone. Used in formal reports.

सूचना दूरभाष के माध्यम से दी गई।

दूरभाष उठाना

— To pick up the phone. Formal way to say answer.

कृपया दूरभाष उठाइए।

दूरभाष रखना

— To put down/hang up the phone.

बात खत्म होने पर दूरभाष रख दें।

दूरभाष मिलाना

— To dial a number.

पुलिस को दूरभाष मिलाओ।

दूरभाष काटना

— To disconnect a call.

उसने अचानक दूरभाष काट दिया।

दूरभाष व्यस्त होना

— The phone being busy.

लाइन व्यस्त है, दूरभाष नहीं लग रहा।

दूरभाष ख़राब होना

— The phone being out of order.

बारिश की वजह से दूरभाष ख़राब है।

दूरभाष सेवा

— Telephone service.

दूरभाष सेवा में सुधार हुआ है।

दूरभाष शुल्क

— Telephone charges/fees.

दूरभाष शुल्क बढ़ गया है।

Souvent confondu avec

दूरभाष vs दूरदर्शन

Means Television (Far-vision). Often confused because both start with 'Door'.

दूरभाष vs दूरबीन

Means Binoculars/Telescope. Also starts with 'Door'.

दूरभाष vs आकाशवाणी

Means Radio (Voice from the sky). Related to communication but a different device.

Expressions idiomatiques

"दूरभाष की घंटी बजना"

— Literally 'the phone ringing', but can idiomatically mean an upcoming opportunity or a sudden interruption.

जैसे ही मैं निकला, दूरभाष की घंटी बज गई।

Neutral

"दूरभाष पर चिपके रहना"

— To be constantly on the phone (informal/slangy).

वह दिन भर दूरभाष पर चिपका रहता है।

Informal

"दूरभाष की डोर"

— Metaphor for the connection between two people via phone.

हमारी दोस्ती दूरभाष की डोर से टिकी है।

Literary

"दूरभाष का जाल"

— The vast network of communication.

आज पूरी दुनिया में दूरभाष का जाल बिछा है।

Formal

"दूरभाष का शोर"

— The constant noise of calls in a busy office.

दफ्तर में दूरभाष का शोर रहता है।

Neutral

"दूरभाष से दूरी"

— Staying away from digital communication (digital detox).

छुट्टियों में मैंने दूरभाष से दूरी बना ली।

Modern

"दूरभाष की पहुँच"

— The reach of telecommunication.

अब दूरभाष की पहुँच हर गाँव तक है।

Formal

"दूरभाष का सहारा"

— Relying on the phone for help.

मुसीबत में दूरभाष का सहारा लें।

Neutral

"दूरभाष की दुनिया"

— The world of telecommunications.

दूरभाष की दुनिया बहुत बदल गई है।

Neutral

"दूरभाष पर हाज़िर"

— Ready to help via phone call.

मैं आपकी सेवा में दूरभाष पर हाज़िर हूँ।

Polite

Facile à confondre

दूरभाष vs भाषा

Root word of doorbhash.

Bhasha means language in general, while Doorbhash is the device.

हिंदी एक भाषा है, और यह मेरा दूरभाष है।

दूरभाष vs भाषण

Sounds similar.

Bhashan means a speech or lecture given to an audience.

नेता जी ने दूरभाष पर भाषण दिया।

दूरभाष vs दूर

Prefix of doorbhash.

Door means 'far' or 'distance'.

मेरा घर बहुत दूर है।

दूरभाष vs ध्वनि

Related to sound.

Dhwani means sound/voice, which travels through the doorbhash.

दूरभाष में ध्वनि साफ़ नहीं है।

दूरभाष vs यंत्र

Doorbhash is a type of yantra.

Yantra means machine/instrument in general.

यह दूरभाष एक उपयोगी यंत्र है।

Structures de phrases

यह [Noun] है।

यह दूरभाष है।

मेरे पास [Noun] है।

मेरे पास दूरभाष है।

[Noun] पर बात करना।

वह दूरभाष पर बात कर रहा है।

[Noun] के माध्यम से [Action]।

दूरभाष के माध्यम से सूचित किया गया।

[Noun] की [Abstract Noun]।

दूरभाष की उपयोगिता बढ़ रही है।

बिना [Noun] के [Action] असंभव है।

बिना दूरभाष के व्यापार असंभव है।

[Noun] का [Advanced Noun] प्रभाव।

दूरभाष का सामाजिक प्रभाव गहरा है।

[Noun] के क्षेत्र में [Noun]।

दूरभाष के क्षेत्र में नई क्रांतियाँ।

Famille de mots

Noms

Verbes

Adjectifs

Apparenté

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Low in speech, High in formal writing.

Erreurs courantes

Meri doorbhash → Mera doorbhash
Doorbhash is masculine, so it requires the masculine possessive pronoun.
Doorbhas → Doorbhash
The final sound is 'sh' (ष), not 's' (स).
Doorbhashon बज रहे हैं → Doorbhash बज रहे हैं
In the direct plural, 'doorbhash' does not change. 'Doorbhashon' is only for the oblique case.
Using it with friends → Using 'phone' with friends
Using 'doorbhash' in casual settings sounds unnaturally stiff.
Doorbhash par likho → Doorbhash par bolo
You speak on a telephone; you don't usually 'write' on it (unless referring to a screen, but even then, 'mobile' is better).

Astuces

Root Learning

Learn the root 'Bhash' (speech). You will see it in Bhasha (language), Bhashan (speech), and Sambhashan (conversation).

Gender Check

Always pair it with 'Mera' or 'Uska'. Never 'Meri' or 'Uski'. This is a common mistake for beginners.

Context Matters

Use it in letters to officials. It shows you have a high level of education and respect for the language.

Aspiration

Don't forget the 'h' in 'bhash'. It's not 'door-bash'; it's 'door-bha-sh'. Blow a little air out.

Spelling

Practice the letter 'ष'. It looks like 'प' with a diagonal line through it. This is the correct 'sh' for this word.

PCO Nostalgia

Search for 'Indian PCO booth' images. You will often see the word 'Doorbhash' written on them.

News Practice

Watch 'DD News' in Hindi for 10 minutes. You are very likely to hear this word in a formal report.

Tone

When using 'Doorbhash', keep your tone polite and formal to match the word's register.

Association

Associate 'Doorbhash' with a desk phone (landline) and 'Phone' with a mobile. This helps categorize the formality.

Compound Words

Learn it alongside 'Doordarshan' (TV). Since both involve 'Door' (Far), they are easier to remember together.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Imagine a DOOR between you and a friend. You use a BHASH (speech) to talk through the DOOR from a distance. DOOR + BHASH = Telephone.

Association visuelle

Picture a giant old-fashioned rotary phone standing in front of a heavy wooden door.

Word Web

Sanskrit Communication Technology Formal Distance Speech Device Official

Défi

Try to say 'Doorbhash' five times fast without mixing up the 'bha' and 'sha' sounds.

Origine du mot

Compound word from Sanskrit. 'Dura' (दूर) meaning distant and 'Bhasha' (भाषा) meaning speech or language. It was coined in the 20th century to provide a native Hindi equivalent for the Western invention.

Sens originel : Far-speech / Distant communication.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using it in slang contexts as it might be perceived as mocking formal speech.

English speakers should note that while 'Telephone' is slightly formal in English, 'Doorbhash' is significantly more formal in Hindi.

Government of India Telecommunications Act Hindi News Bulletins on DD News Standard Hindi Textbooks (NCERT)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Government Office

दूरभाष संख्या क्या है?
दूरभाष खराब है।
नया कनेक्शन चाहिए।
बिल कहाँ भरें?

News Reporting

दूरभाष पर हमारे साथ हैं...
अभी-अभी दूरभाष से सूचना मिली है।
दूरभाष संपर्क टूट गया।
सीधे दूरभाष से जुड़िए।

Job Application

दूरभाष क्रमांक दर्ज करें।
दूरभाष पर साक्षात्कार होगा।
संपर्क के लिए दूरभाष नंबर दें।
कार्यालय का दूरभाष।

Technical Support

दूरभाष लाइन की जाँच करें।
सिग्नल की समस्या है।
दूरभाष यंत्र बदलें।
सॉफ्टवेयर अपडेट करें।

Historical Study

प्राचीन दूरभाष यंत्र।
दूरभाष का इतिहास।
आविष्कार की कहानी।
संचार क्रांति।

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आप अभी भी घर पर दूरभाष (landline) का उपयोग करते हैं?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि दूरभाष ने हमारी निजता कम कर दी है?"

"आपके देश में दूरभाष की सेवा कैसी है?"

"क्या आपको याद है आपका पहला दूरभाष नंबर क्या था?"

"क्या आप दूरभाष पर लंबी बातें करना पसंद करते हैं?"

Sujets d'écriture

लिखिए कि दूरभाष के बिना आपका जीवन कैसा होता।

दूरभाष के आविष्कार के महत्व पर एक पैराग्राफ लिखें।

क्या आपको लगता है कि मोबाइल फोन ने पारंपरिक दूरभाष को खत्म कर दिया है?

एक काल्पनिक कहानी लिखें जहाँ एक पुराना दूरभाष भविष्य से जुड़ा हो।

दूरभाष पर हुई अपनी सबसे यादगार बातचीत के बारे में लिखें।

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Technically, 'Doorbhash' can refer to any telephone, but 'Chal-doorbhash' is the specific formal term for mobile. However, in general formal contexts, 'Doorbhash' covers both.

It is masculine. You should always use masculine adjectives and verbs with it, like 'Bada doorbhash' or 'Doorbhash baj raha hai'.

It depends. In a casual essay, 'Phone' is fine. In a formal translation or a technical Hindi exam, 'Doorbhash' is preferred.

In the direct case, it remains 'Doorbhash'. For example, 'Do doorbhash' (Two telephones). In the oblique case, it becomes 'Doorbhashon'.

You can say 'Doorbhash dwara sampark karna' (To contact via telephone) or 'Doorbhash karna'.

Yes, it is a tatsam word, meaning it is taken directly from or derived from Sanskrit roots.

English loanwords are very common in modern Hindi (Hinglish) because they are shorter and widely understood due to global influence.

It is a retroflex 'sh'. You pronounce it by curling your tongue back toward the roof of your mouth.

No, there is no common abbreviation. People just switch to the word 'Phone'.

Look at government buildings, utility bills, or signs for public telephone booths (PCOs).

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