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B2 verb 10 min de lecture

ठोस होना

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Explication ठोस होना in your Level:
At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'ठोस' (thos) means 'solid'. You might use it to describe basic things like a rock or a hard toy. 'Hona' means 'to be'. So, 'thos hona' simply means 'to be solid'. At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar. Just remember that if something is not water or air, it might be 'thos'. For example, 'Ice is solid' (Barf thos hoti hai). This helps you learn the names of different states of things around you. You use it to describe toys, tables, and stones. It is one of the first adjectives you learn for describing objects. You will mostly use it in the present tense to describe what things are like right now. It is a very useful word for basic science and daily life descriptions.
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At the A2 level, you start to use 'ठोस होना' as a process. You learn that things can change. For example, 'The water became solid ice'. You use 'हो गया' (ho gaya) for the past. You can describe simple kitchen experiments, like melting chocolate and then watching it become solid again. You also learn that 'thos' is the opposite of 'taral' (liquid) and 'gas'. You can use it to talk about the weather, like when rain turns to hail. You should focus on making the verb match the subject, like 'Mishran thos ho gaya' (The mixture became solid). It is a step up from just describing objects to describing changes in the world around you. You might use it in simple stories about nature or cooking.
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At the B1 level, you begin to use 'ठोस होना' in more abstract ways. You don't just talk about ice or rocks; you talk about plans and decisions. If you and your friends are planning a trip, and finally you pick a date and a place, you can say 'Our plan is becoming solid' (Hamara plan thos ho raha hai). This level requires you to understand that 'solid' can mean 'certain' or 'reliable'. You also start to use it in more formal sentences, like in a school essay or a simple business email. You understand the difference between 'jamna' (to freeze) and 'thos hona' (to become solid). You can use it to describe evidence in a simple story or a news report. Your grammar should be more accurate, especially with gender and number agreement.
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At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'ठोस होना' with nuance and precision. You use it to describe complex processes in science, law, and business. You understand that 'thos hona' implies a level of density and structural integrity. You can use it to discuss the validity of an argument or the strength of a legal case. For example, 'The evidence became solid after the witness spoke' (Gawah ke bayan ke baad saboot thos ho gaya). You should be comfortable using various tenses and moods, like the subjunctive or conditional ('If it becomes solid, we can move it'). You also recognize the word in professional contexts, such as news broadcasts or academic papers. You understand the cultural weight of the word—that being 'thos' means being dependable and grounded.
At the C1 level, 'ठोस होना' is part of your sophisticated vocabulary for analysis and critique. You use it to discuss the crystallization of ideas in philosophy or the solidification of political movements. You can distinguish between literal solidification and metaphorical stability with ease. You might use it in a debate to challenge someone's 'flimsy' (khokhla) logic by demanding 'thos' evidence. You understand idiomatic expressions and can use the word in creative writing to describe atmospheres or character traits. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker's in terms of placement and collocations. You might use it to describe the hardening of an attitude or the solidification of a social hierarchy in a sociological discussion.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'ठोस होना' and its place in the Hindi language. You can use it in highly technical scientific discourse, legal drafting, or high-level literature. You appreciate the etymological roots and how they connect to other Indo-Aryan languages. You can play with the word in poetry or use it ironically. You understand the most subtle connotations—how 'thos hona' can imply a loss of flexibility or a gain in permanence. You can lecture on the topic of phase transitions or legal certainty using this term fluently. There are no errors in your agreement, and you can switch between formal and informal registers effortlessly. You use the word to convey authority and absolute clarity in any professional or academic setting.
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ठोस होना en 30 secondes

  • Literally means to solidify, like water turning to ice or cement hardening over time in construction.
  • Metaphorically means to become concrete or firm, often applied to plans, evidence, or business agreements.
  • A conjunct verb consisting of the adjective 'thos' (solid) and the auxiliary 'hona' (to be/become).
  • Essential for professional Hindi, used frequently in science, law, news reporting, and formal project management.

The Hindi verb phrase ठोस होना (Thos Honā) is a versatile expression that primarily describes the process of solidification or the state of being solid. At its most literal level, it refers to a physical change in the state of matter, where a liquid or gas transitions into a solid form. For example, when water freezes into ice or when molten lava cools into rock, we use this term to describe that transition. However, in the CEFR B2 context, the term transcends physical science and enters the realm of abstract concepts, business, and daily communication. It is frequently used to describe ideas, plans, or evidence that become concrete, firm, or well-established. When a vague suggestion evolves into a finalized agreement, or when a flimsy theory is backed by undeniable proof, it is said to 'become solid' or 'thos hona'.

Physical Solidification
This refers to the phase change from liquid to solid. In a kitchen, you might observe ghee or coconut oil becoming solid in winter. In construction, cement must become solid to support a building. This usage is common in scientific and domestic contexts.
Metaphorical Concreteness
This describes abstract concepts like plans, evidence, or relationships gaining strength and reliability. If a business deal moves from a handshake to a signed contract, the deal has become 'thos'. It implies a transition from uncertainty to certainty.

ठंड के कारण नारियल का तेल अब ठोस होने लगा है। (Due to the cold, the coconut oil has started to solidify.)

Understanding the nuance of this word requires recognizing the difference between 'hona' (to be/become) and 'karna' (to do/make). While 'thos karna' implies an external force making something solid, 'thos hona' suggests an internal or natural process of reaching a solid state. This distinction is crucial for B2 learners who are moving toward more natural and idiomatic Hindi. In professional settings, you will often hear this in meetings when discussing project timelines or evidence in legal matters. A 'thos saboot' (solid proof) is the gold standard in any investigation. Therefore, when you describe a situation as 'thos ho gaya hai', you are signaling that the matter is no longer up for debate or change.

अब हमारी योजनाएं धीरे-धीरे ठोस हो रही हैं। (Now our plans are gradually becoming solid/concrete.)

Register and Tone
The term is neutral to formal. It is perfectly acceptable in scientific journals, news broadcasts, and business meetings. In informal conversation, it might sound a bit serious, but it is still used when talking about firm decisions.

In summary, 'thos hona' is about the journey from fluidity to stability. Whether you are watching ice form on a lake or watching a legal case build up through evidence, this verb captures the essence of strengthening and hardening. For an English speaker, it maps well to 'to solidify', 'to firm up', or 'to become concrete'.

Using ठोस होना correctly involves understanding its grammatical structure as a conjunct verb. It consists of the adjective 'ठोस' (solid) and the auxiliary verb 'होना' (to be/become). Because 'होना' is an intransitive verb in this context, the subject of the sentence is the thing that is becoming solid, and the verb must agree with that subject in gender and number. Since 'thos' is an adjective that doesn't change for gender, only the 'hona' part will inflect.

जब लावा ठंडा होता है, तो वह ठोस हो जाता है। (When lava cools, it becomes solid.)

In the example above, 'lava' is masculine singular, so 'ho jata hai' is used. If we were talking about several things becoming solid, we would use 'ho jate hain'. Let's look at how it behaves in different tenses:

Present Continuous
Used for an ongoing process. 'योजना ठोस हो रही है' (The plan is becoming solid). This indicates that details are currently being finalized.
Past Tense
Used for a completed process. 'कल रात बर्फ ठोस हो गई' (The ice became solid last night). Note that 'barf' (ice) is feminine, so we use 'ho gayi'.
Future Tense
Used for predictions. 'कुछ घंटों में यह मिश्रण ठोस हो जाएगा' (In a few hours, this mixture will become solid).

When using it metaphorically, you can pair it with words like 'आधार' (base/foundation), 'सबूत' (proof), or 'रिश्ता' (relationship). For instance, 'उनका रिश्ता अब ठोस हो गया है' implies their relationship has become stable and firm. This versatility is what makes it a B2 level word; you are expected to know how to apply physical descriptions to social and professional scenarios.

अदालत में पेश किए गए सबूत बहुत ठोस थे। (The evidence presented in court was very solid/firm.)

Finally, consider the use of intensifiers. You can use 'बिल्कुल' (completely) or 'पूरी तरह से' (entirely) with 'thos hona' to emphasize the degree of solidification. 'यह मोम पूरी तरह से ठोस हो चुका है' (This wax has become completely solid). This adds a layer of precision to your Hindi speech, allowing you to describe states of matter and certainty with nuance.

You will encounter ठोस होना in a variety of real-world settings in India. It is not just a textbook word; it is a functional part of the vocabulary used by professionals, scientists, and even homemakers. One of the most common places to hear it is in the news. Journalists often report on 'ठोस कदम' (solid steps) being taken by the government or 'ठोस जानकारी' (solid information) regarding a developing story. When a reporter says, 'अभी तक कोई ठोस जानकारी नहीं मिली है,' they mean no concrete information has been received yet.

In Science and Education
In school classrooms across India, teachers use this term when explaining the states of matter (पदार्थ की अवस्थाएं). Students learn how liquids 'thos hote hain' (become solid) through freezing (हिमीकरण). You'll hear it in chemistry and physics lectures frequently.
In Business and Law
In a corporate office in Mumbai or Delhi, a manager might ask for a 'thos plan' before approving a budget. Similarly, in legal dramas or real courtrooms, lawyers argue whether the evidence is 'thos' enough to convict a suspect. It's a word that carries the weight of authority.

वैज्ञानिकों ने चेतावनी दी है कि ग्लेशियर का पिघला हुआ हिस्सा फिर से ठोस नहीं हो रहा है। (Scientists have warned that the melted part of the glacier is not becoming solid again.)

Another interesting context is in the construction industry. India is a land of constant building and infrastructure development. Engineers and contractors often discuss the time required for concrete to 'thos hona'. If you walk past a construction site, you might hear a supervisor telling workers not to walk on a surface because it hasn't become 'thos' yet. This practical application is vital for anyone living or working in an urban Indian environment.

Lastly, you'll hear it in the kitchen. Traditional Indian cooking involves many ingredients that change state. Making 'barfi' (a sweet) requires the mixture to 'thos hona' in a tray before it can be cut into pieces. Making 'ghee' from butter also involves changes in consistency where the term might be applied. Thus, from the highest courts to the humble kitchen, 'thos hona' is a word that describes the very fabric of reality—the transition from the fluid and uncertain to the firm and reliable.

Learning ठोस होना can be tricky for English speakers due to the way Hindi handles compound verbs and gender agreement. One of the most frequent errors is confusing 'ठोस होना' (to become solid) with 'ठोस करना' (to make solid). 'Hona' is used when the process happens on its own or is the focus of the state, while 'Karna' requires an agent who is doing the action. If you say 'मैंने बर्फ को ठोस हुआ' it is grammatically incorrect; you should say 'मैंने बर्फ को ठोस किया' (I made the ice solid) or simply 'बर्फ ठोस हो गई' (The ice became solid).

गलत: योजना ठोस किया। सही: योजना ठोस हुई। (Mistake: The plan 'made' solid. Correct: The plan 'became' solid.)

Another common mistake involves gender agreement with the auxiliary verb 'होना'. Since 'ठोस' itself is an adjective that doesn't change, learners often forget to change 'होना' to match the subject. For example, 'मिश्रण' (mixture) is masculine, so it's 'ठोस होता है'. However, 'जानकारी' (information) is feminine, so it must be 'ठोस होती है'. Forgetting this feminine ending is a hallmark of intermediate learners.

Overusing 'Thos' for 'Hard'
In English, 'hard' can mean 'difficult' (a hard exam) or 'solid' (a hard rock). In Hindi, 'thos' only refers to the physical state or metaphorical firmness. You cannot say 'यह परीक्षा ठोस है' to mean the exam is difficult. For that, you must use 'कठिन' (kathin) or 'मुश्किल' (mushkil).
Wrong Prepositions
Sometimes learners try to use 'se' or 'ko' unnecessarily. Remember that 'thos hona' is a state. You don't need 'ko' unless you are using 'thos karna'. Just say '[Subject] [thos] [hona conjugate]'.

Finally, avoid using 'thos hona' for people's physical bodies unless you are talking about muscle building in a very specific way. Using it to describe a person as 'solid' might be misinterpreted as calling them 'stiff' or 'unmoving' in a negative sense. Stick to its use for materials, plans, and evidence to stay safe in conversation. By paying attention to these nuances, you will avoid the clunky phrasing that often marks a non-native speaker.

To truly master Hindi at a B2 level, you need to know when to use ठोस होना and when another word might be more appropriate. Hindi has a rich vocabulary for describing states of matter and levels of certainty. While 'thos hona' is excellent for solidification, you might also consider words like 'जमना', 'सख्त होना', or 'मजबूत होना' depending on the exact context.

ठोस होना vs. जमना (Jamnā)
'Jamna' specifically means 'to freeze' or 'to set'. Use 'jamna' for ice, yogurt (dahi), or jelly. Use 'thos hona' when you want to emphasize the resulting solid state or for more formal/scientific contexts. 'Dahi jam gaya' is common; 'Dahi thos ho gaya' sounds like the yogurt turned into a rock!
ठोस होना vs. सख्त होना (Sakht Honā)
'Sakht' means 'hard' or 'strict'. If a loaf of bread becomes hard because it's stale, use 'sakht hona'. If a person is strict, use 'sakht'. 'Thos' is about the integrity and state of matter, while 'sakht' is often about the surface texture or temperament.
ठोस होना vs. मजबूत होना (Mazboot Honā)
'Mazboot' means 'strong'. A wall can be 'mazboot' without necessarily being 'thos' (though usually it's both). Use 'mazboot' for strength and durability, and 'thos' for density and concreteness.

दूध से दही जम जाता है, लेकिन पत्थर ठोस होता है। (Milk sets into yogurt, but a stone is solid.)

In metaphorical terms, if you want to say a plan is 'firm', you can use 'पक्का होना' (Pakka Honā). 'Pakka' is very common in daily Hindi for 'confirmed'. 'Hamara plan pakka hai' means 'Our plan is confirmed'. In contrast, 'Hamara plan thos hai' means 'Our plan is well-reasoned and concrete'. Use 'thos' when you want to sound more professional or analytical. Understanding these subtle differences will allow you to choose the perfect word for every situation, elevating your Hindi from functional to fluent.

How Formal Is It?

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The word 'thos' is also used in some Indian dialects to describe a heavy thump or a dull sound, reflecting its sense of density and mass.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ʈʰoːs ho.naː/
US /ʈʰoʊs hoʊnɑː/
The primary stress is on the first syllable 'Thos'. The 'ho' in 'hona' receives secondary stress.
Rime avec
दोष (Dosh - though the 'sh' is different) जोश (Josh) होश (Hosh) कोश (Kosh) रोष (Rosh) मोक्ष (Moksh - partial) लोह (Loh - partial) बोझ (Bojh - partial)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing 'th' as a soft dental 't' (like in 'thin' or 'tabla').
  • Pronouncing 's' as 'sh'. It should be a sharp 's'.
  • Shortening the long 'o' vowel in 'thos'.
  • Not aspirating the 'th' enough, making it sound like 'tos'.
  • Misplacing the stress on the second word 'hona'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts, usually appears in predictable contexts like science or news.

Écriture 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement with the auxiliary verb 'hona'.

Expression orale 4/5

Need to master the aspirated 'th' sound and use it metaphorically to sound fluent.

Écoute 3/5

Clearly audible, but can be confused with 'dosh' (fault) if not listening carefully to the 'th'.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

होना (Hona) पानी (Paani) बर्फ (Barf) योजना (Yojna) सबूत (Saboot)

Apprends ensuite

तरल (Taral - Liquid) गैस (Gas) पिघलना (Pighalna - To melt) जमना (Jamna - To freeze) मजबूत (Mazboot - Strong)

Avancé

घनीभूत (Ghanibhoot - Condensed) साकार (Saakaar - Manifested) अनिवार्य (Anivarya - Mandatory) प्रमाणित (Pramanit - Proven)

Grammaire à connaître

Conjunct Verbs (Adjective + Verb)

ठोस (Adj) + होना (Verb) forms a single action/state.

Intransitive 'Hona' Agreement

योजना (Fem) ठोस हुई। (The plan became solid.)

Absence of 'Ne' in Past Tense

वह ठोस हुआ (He/It became solid) - NO 'ne' used.

Inceptive Aspect with 'Lagna'

पानी ठोस होने लगा। (Water started to become solid.)

Habitual Present for General Truths

लोहा ठोस होता है। (Iron is [generally] solid.)

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Exemples par niveau

1

यह पत्थर ठोस है।

This stone is solid.

Simple present tense using 'hai'.

2

मेज़ ठोस होती है।

The table is solid.

General truth using 'hoti hai'.

3

क्या यह खिलौना ठोस है?

Is this toy solid?

Interrogative sentence.

4

बर्फ ठोस होती है।

Ice is solid.

Feminine subject 'barf' with 'hoti hai'.

5

लोहा बहुत ठोस है।

Iron is very solid.

Use of intensifier 'bahut'.

6

पानी ठोस नहीं है।

Water is not solid.

Negative sentence.

7

मिट्टी ठोस हो गई।

The mud became solid.

Past tense 'ho gayi' matching feminine 'mitti'.

8

लकड़ी ठोस चीज़ है।

Wood is a solid thing.

Adjective 'thos' modifying 'cheez'.

1

फ्रिज में पानी ठोस हो जाता है।

Water becomes solid in the fridge.

Habitual present 'ho jata hai'.

2

मोमबत्ती का मोम ठोस हो रहा है।

The candle wax is becoming solid.

Present continuous 'ho raha hai'.

3

ठंड से घी ठोस हो गया।

The ghee became solid due to the cold.

Cause indicated by 'se'.

4

गर्म करने पर यह फिर से ठोस नहीं रहेगा।

It won't remain solid upon heating.

Future negative 'nahin rahega'.

5

क्या यह मिश्रण ठोस हो चुका है?

Has this mixture become solid yet?

Perfective aspect with 'chuka hai'.

6

नारियल तेल सर्दियों में ठोस हो जाता है।

Coconut oil becomes solid in winters.

General observation.

7

सीमेंट सूखने के बाद ठोस हो गया।

The cement became solid after drying.

Use of 'ke baad' (after).

8

लावा ठंडा होकर ठोस हो जाता है।

Lava becomes solid after cooling.

Conjunctive participle 'hokar'.

1

अब हमारी यात्रा की योजना ठोस हो गई है।

Now our travel plan has become solid.

Metaphorical use for plans.

2

पुलिस को कुछ ठोस सबूत मिले हैं।

The police have found some solid evidence.

Adjective use 'thos saboot'.

3

उसके विचार अब ठोस हो रहे हैं।

His ideas are now becoming concrete.

Abstract use for thoughts.

4

क्या आपके पास कोई ठोस कारण है?

Do you have any solid reason?

Use in questions about justification.

5

दोनों कंपनियों के बीच बातचीत अब ठोस हो रही है।

The talks between the two companies are now becoming solid.

Process of negotiation.

6

यह खबर अभी तक ठोस नहीं हुई है।

This news has not become solid (confirmed) yet.

Use for confirmation of rumors.

7

हमें एक ठोस आधार की ज़रूरत है।

We need a solid foundation.

Metaphorical foundation.

8

उसकी आवाज़ में एक ठोस विश्वास था।

There was a solid confidence in his voice.

Describing abstract qualities.

1

वैज्ञानिकों ने देखा कि गैस उच्च दबाव में ठोस हो गई।

Scientists observed that the gas became solid under high pressure.

Scientific context with 'uch dabav' (high pressure).

2

जब तक सबूत ठोस नहीं होते, हम आरोप नहीं लगा सकते।

Until the evidence becomes solid, we cannot make accusations.

Conditional 'jab tak... nahin'.

3

बाज़ार की स्थिति धीरे-धीरे ठोस हो रही है।

The market situation is gradually becoming solid/stable.

Economic context.

4

इस सिद्धांत को ठोस होने में समय लगेगा।

This theory will take time to become solid/established.

Infinitive 'hone mein' (in becoming).

5

नया कानून पारित होने के बाद स्थिति ठोस हो जाएगी।

The situation will become solid after the new law is passed.

Passive construction 'parit hone ke baad'.

6

उनकी दोस्ती समय के साथ और भी ठोस हो गई।

Their friendship became even more solid over time.

Describing relationships.

7

क्या आपको लगता है कि यह समझौता ठोस होगा?

Do you think this agreement will be solid?

Future tense in a subjective question.

8

बिना ठोस जानकारी के कोई भी निर्णय लेना गलत होगा।

It would be wrong to take any decision without solid information.

Complex sentence with 'bina' (without).

1

दार्शनिक तर्कों के माध्यम से अमूर्त विचार ठोस हो जाते हैं।

Abstract ideas become concrete through philosophical arguments.

Sophisticated vocabulary: 'amurt' (abstract), 'madhyam' (medium).

2

राजनीतिक गठबंधन अब एक ठोस स्वरूप ले रहा है।

The political alliance is now taking a solid form.

Use of 'swaroop' (form/shape).

3

इस शोध के परिणाम अभी तक पूरी तरह ठोस नहीं हुए हैं।

The results of this research have not yet become fully solid/conclusive.

Academic context.

4

समाज में व्याप्त कुरीतियां समय के साथ ठोस हो जाती हैं।

Evil practices prevalent in society become solidified over time.

Sociological context.

5

लेखक ने अपनी कल्पना को शब्दों के माध्यम से ठोस किया।

The author solidified his imagination through words.

Transitive version 'thos kiya' for artistic creation.

6

न्यायालय ने कहा कि सबूतों का ठोस होना अनिवार्य है।

The court stated that it is mandatory for evidence to be solid.

Gerundial use 'hone ka'.

7

अर्थव्यवस्था में सुधार के संकेत अब ठोस होने लगे हैं।

Signs of recovery in the economy have now started to become solid.

Inceptive 'hone lage'.

8

उसकी मान्यताओं का ठोस होना उसके व्यक्तित्व का हिस्सा है।

The firmness of his beliefs is a part of his personality.

Abstract psychological description.

1

ब्रह्मांड के प्रारंभिक काल में पदार्थ का ठोस होना एक जटिल प्रक्रिया थी।

In the early period of the universe, the solidification of matter was a complex process.

High-level scientific discourse.

2

सांस्कृतिक पहचान का ठोस होना वैश्वीकरण के दौर में एक चुनौती है।

The solidification of cultural identity is a challenge in the era of globalization.

Complex sociological analysis.

3

इस कानूनी दस्तावेज़ की भाषा इतनी ठोस है कि इसमें कोई खामी नहीं है।

The language of this legal document is so solid that there is no flaw in it.

Describing the quality of writing.

4

विचारधाराओं का ठोस होना अक्सर कट्टरपंथ को जन्म देता है।

The solidification of ideologies often gives birth to radicalism.

Political philosophy context.

5

परमाणु स्तर पर, अणुओं का ठोस होना ऊर्जा के ह्रास पर निर्भर करता है।

At the atomic level, the solidification of molecules depends on the loss of energy.

Technical physics terminology.

6

इतिहास की व्याख्या समय के साथ और भी ठोस होती जाती है।

The interpretation of history becomes even more solid/fixed over time.

Historiographical context.

7

क्या मानवीय भावनाओं का ठोस होना संभव है या वे हमेशा परिवर्तनशील रहती हैं?

Is it possible for human emotions to become solid, or do they always remain changeable?

Philosophical inquiry.

8

संस्थागत ढांचा अब इतना ठोस हो गया है कि सुधार करना कठिन है।

The institutional framework has become so solid that it is difficult to reform.

Institutional analysis.

Synonymes

जमना सख्त होना मजबूत होना पक्का होना साकार होना निश्चित होना घनीभूत होना स्थिर होना

Antonymes

पिघलना तरल होना खोखला होना अस्पष्ट होना

Collocations courantes

ठोस सबूत
ठोस आधार
ठोस कदम
ठोस योजना
ठोस जानकारी
ठोस कारण
ठोस ढांचा
ठोस परिणाम
ठोस विश्वास
ठोस अवस्था

Phrases Courantes

ठोस रूप लेना

— To take a concrete shape or form. Used when an idea starts to manifest.

अब यह प्रोजेक्ट ठोस रूप ले रहा है।

ठोस बुनियाद

— A solid foundation. Used for buildings or long-term relationships.

सफलता के लिए ठोस बुनियाद ज़रूरी है।

ठोस तर्क

— A solid or sound argument. Used in debates.

उसने अपनी बात के पक्ष में ठोस तर्क दिए।

ठोस आश्वासन

— A firm assurance or promise.

मंत्री ने सहायता का ठोस आश्वासन दिया।

ठोस निर्णय

— A firm or solid decision.

हमें आज ही कोई ठोस निर्णय लेना होगा।

ठोस वस्तु

— A solid object.

ठोस वस्तुएं जगह घेरती हैं।

ठोस वास्तविकता

— A hard or solid reality.

यह एक ठोस वास्तविकता है जिसे हम नकार नहीं सकते।

ठोस प्रमाण

— Solid proof or evidence.

वैज्ञानिकों ने ठोस प्रमाण पेश किए हैं।

ठोस निवेश

— A solid or sound investment.

सोने में निवेश करना एक ठोस निवेश माना जाता है।

ठोस पदार्थ

— Solid matter/substance.

यह बर्तन किसी ठोस पदार्थ से बना है।

Souvent confondu avec

ठोस होना vs ठोस करना

This is the transitive version. Use 'karna' when someone is actively making something solid. Use 'hona' when it happens on its own.

ठोस होना vs दोष (Dosh)

Sounds similar but means 'fault' or 'sin'. The 'th' in 'thos' is aspirated, while 'd' in 'dosh' is a voiced dental stop.

ठोस होना vs ठोसना (Thosna)

A different verb meaning 'to stuff' or 'to cram' something into a space. Very different meaning!

Expressions idiomatiques

"ठोस ज़मीन पर होना"

— To be on solid ground. Meaning to be in a safe and certain position.

अब हमारी कंपनी ठोस ज़मीन पर है।

Metaphorical
"पत्थर की लकीर होना"

— To be like a line carved in stone. Meaning something is unchangeable and solid.

मेरी बात पत्थर की लकीर है।

Informal/Idiomatic
"लोहे के चने चबाना"

— To chew iron chickpeas. Meaning to do something very hard/solidly difficult.

यह परीक्षा पास करना लोहे के चने चबाना है।

Informal
"ठोस जवाब देना"

— To give a solid/fitting reply.

उसने आलोचकों को ठोस जवाब दिया।

Neutral
"नींव ठोस होना"

— The foundation being solid. Used for character or education.

उसकी शिक्षा की नींव बहुत ठोस है।

Metaphorical
"हवा में महल बनाना"

— To build castles in the air. The opposite of having a 'thos' plan.

हवा में महल मत बनाओ, कुछ ठोस काम करो।

Informal
"ठोस पकड़ बनाना"

— To establish a solid grip or hold on something.

उसने बाज़ार पर अपनी ठोस पकड़ बना ली है।

Business
"ठोस सबूतों की कमी"

— Lack of solid evidence.

ठोस सबूतों की कमी के कारण वह बच गया।

Legal
"ठोस इरादा होना"

— To have a solid/firm intention.

मेरा इरादा ठोस है, मैं पीछे नहीं हटूंगा।

Personal
"ठोस नींव रखना"

— To lay a solid foundation.

हमने अपने भविष्य की ठोस नींव रखी है।

Metaphorical

Facile à confondre

ठोस होना vs जमना (Jamna)

Both involve becoming solid.

Jamna is specifically for freezing or setting (ice, yogurt). Thos hona is a more general and formal term for the state of being solid.

बर्फ जम गई (Ice froze) vs पदार्थ ठोस हो गया (Matter became solid).

ठोस होना vs सख्त (Sakht)

Both imply hardness.

Sakht refers to surface texture or strictness. Thos refers to the internal state of matter or the concreteness of an idea.

बिस्तर सख्त है (The bed is hard) vs सबूत ठोस है (The evidence is solid).

ठोस होना vs मजबूत (Mazboot)

Both imply stability.

Mazboot is about strength and durability. Thos is about density and being non-liquid/non-vague.

यह कुर्सी मजबूत है (This chair is strong) vs यह लकड़ी ठोस है (This wood is solid/not hollow).

ठोस होना vs पक्का (Pakka)

Both mean 'firm' metaphorically.

Pakka is used for confirmation and ripeness. Thos is used for evidence and logical concreteness.

टिकट पक्का है (Ticket is confirmed) vs योजना ठोस है (Plan is concrete).

ठोस होना vs भारी (Bhari)

Solid things are often heavy.

Bhari only means weight. Thos means state of matter. A solid object might be light (like a solid piece of foam).

यह पत्थर भारी है (This stone is heavy) vs यह पत्थर ठोस है (This stone is solid).

Structures de phrases

A1

[Noun] ठोस है।

पत्थर ठोस है।

A2

[Noun] [Condition] से ठोस हो गया।

घी ठंड से ठोस हो गया।

B1

हमारी [Abstract Noun] अब ठोस हो गई है।

हमारी योजना अब ठोस हो गई है।

B2

बिना ठोस [Noun] के, [Action] संभव नहीं है।

बिना ठोस सबूत के, गिरफ़्तारी संभव नहीं है।

C1

[Complex Noun] का ठोस होना [Result] की ओर ले जाता है।

विचारों का ठोस होना क्रांति की ओर ले जाता है।

C2

[Scientific/Philosophical Subject] के [Process] में [Noun] का ठोस होना अनिवार्य है।

परमाणु संरचना के निर्माण में ऊर्जा का ठोस होना अनिवार्य है।

B1

[Noun] धीरे-धीरे ठोस रूप ले रहा है।

सपना धीरे-धीरे ठोस रूप ले रहा है।

B2

क्या आपको [Noun] के ठोस होने पर संदेह है?

क्या आपको जानकारी के ठोस होने पर संदेह है?

Famille de mots

Noms

ठोसपन (Thospan - Solidity/Hardness)
ठोसता (Thosta - Solidity - rare/formal)

Verbes

ठोस करना (Thos Karna - To solidify/make solid - Transitive)

Adjectifs

ठोस (Thos - Solid/Concrete/Firm)

Apparenté

पदार्थ (Padarth - Matter)
अवस्था (Avastha - State/Phase)
मजबूत (Mazboot - Strong)
सख्त (Sakht - Hard)
स्थिर (Sthir - Stable)
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in news, science, and professional discussions. Moderate in daily casual speech.

Erreurs courantes
  • Using 'thos hona' for a difficult task. → काम कठिन है। (The work is difficult.)

    'Thos' only means solid in matter or concreteness, not difficulty.

  • मैंने पानी को ठोस हुआ। → मैंने पानी को ठोस किया। (I made the water solid.)

    'Hona' is intransitive; you cannot use it with an object and an agent.

  • बर्फ ठोस हो गया। → बर्फ ठोस हो गई।

    'Barf' (ice) is a feminine noun in Hindi.

  • Using 'thos' to mean 'thick' liquid. → गाढ़ा (Gaadha)

    'Thos' is for solids. For thick liquids like soup or cream, use 'gaadha'.

  • वह आदमी बहुत ठोस है। (to mean he is strong) → वह आदमी बहुत मजबूत है।

    'Thos' for a person can sound like you are calling them a 'blockhead' or literally made of stone.

Astuces

Match the Gender

Always look at the noun. 'Barf' (ice) is feminine, so 'Barf thos ho gayi'. 'Loha' (iron) is masculine, so 'Loha thos ho gaya'.

Abstract Use

Use 'thos' when talking about business plans or evidence to sound more professional and precise than just saying 'achha' (good).

Aspirate the 'Th'

Don't say 'tos'. The 'th' needs a breath of air. Practice by saying 'thunder' then 'thos'.

Cooking Context

When making sweets like barfi, use 'thos hona' to describe the stage where the mixture is ready to be cut.

Avoid 'Ne'

Never use the 'ne' particle with 'thos hona' in the past tense. It is an intransitive verb phrase.

Pair with Synonyms

Learn 'thos' along with 'taral' (liquid) and 'gas' to complete the set of states of matter.

News Style

If you want to sound like a news anchor, use 'thos kadam' when discussing solutions to problems.

Reliability

Remember that calling an idea 'thos' in India implies it is well-thought-out and dependable.

Hona vs Karna

Use 'hona' for things happening naturally. Use 'karna' if you are the one making it solid.

The 'Toast' Trick

Bread becomes solid/hard when you 'toast' it. 'Toast' sounds like 'Thos'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Thos' as sounding like 'Toast'. A piece of bread is soft, but after you 'toast' it, it becomes 'thos' (solid and hard).

Association visuelle

Imagine a liquid lava flow slowly turning into a hard, black, 'thos' rock. Visualize the word 'THOS' written in heavy, solid granite letters.

Word Web

Ice Rock Plan Evidence Solid Concrete Firm Certain

Défi

Try to find three things in your room that are 'thos' and three things that are not. Write a sentence for each using 'thos hona' or its negation.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'Stausa' or related Indo-Aryan terms signifying firmness, density, or compactness. It has evolved through Prakrit to its modern Hindi form.

Sens originel : Compact, dense, or massive.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Indo-Aryan.

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities; the word is neutral and safe to use in all contexts.

English speakers often use 'solid' as slang for 'good' or 'reliable' (e.g., 'That's a solid bro'). Hindi's 'thos' is similar but slightly more formal and less likely to be used as casual slang for a person's coolness.

Used in Hindi news headlines: 'Sarkar ke thos kadam' (Government's solid steps). Scientific textbooks: 'Padarth ki teen avasthayein: thos, drav, gas'. Bollywood legal dramas: 'Hamein thos saboot chahiye!' (We need solid proof!)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Science Class

  • ठोस अवस्था
  • अणुओं का जमाव
  • तापमान कम होने पर
  • ठोस होने की प्रक्रिया

Police Station/Law

  • ठोस सबूत
  • गवाह का बयान
  • ठोस आधार
  • मामला ठोस होना

Business Meeting

  • ठोस योजना
  • निवेश का आधार
  • बाज़ार में पकड़
  • ठोस निर्णय लेना

Construction Site

  • सीमेंट का सूखना
  • ढांचा ठोस होना
  • मजबूत नींव
  • ठोस सामग्री

Kitchen/Cooking

  • घी का जमना
  • चाशनी ठोस होना
  • ठंडा होने पर
  • मिश्रण का ठोस होना

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपको लगता है कि यह सबूत अदालत में ठोस साबित होगा?"

"सर्दियों में नारियल का तेल कितनी जल्दी ठोस हो जाता है?"

"आपकी भविष्य की योजनाओं में से कौन सी सबसे ठोस है?"

"क्या विज्ञान के बिना किसी बात को ठोस माना जा सकता है?"

"एक अच्छे रिश्ते के लिए सबसे ठोस आधार क्या होना चाहिए?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मैंने अपनी एक पुरानी योजना को कैसे ठोस रूप दिया?

मेरे जीवन का सबसे ठोस निर्णय क्या था और उसका क्या परिणाम हुआ?

क्या आपको लगता है कि समाज के नियम समय के साथ बहुत अधिक ठोस हो गए हैं?

किसी ऐसी चीज़ के बारे में लिखें जो तरल से ठोस होते हुए आपने देखी हो।

एक ठोस चरित्र (character) की क्या विशेषताएं होती हैं?

Questions fréquentes

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Generally, no. If you call a person 'thos', it might mean they are dense or stubborn. However, you can say someone has a 'thos vyaktitva' (solid personality), which is a compliment meaning they are reliable.

'Jamna' is commonly used for liquids like water or milk turning into ice or yogurt. 'Thos hona' is more formal and used for a wider range of materials or abstract ideas like plans.

'Thos' is primarily an adjective meaning 'solid'. When combined with 'hona', it functions as a conjunct verb.

You say 'ठोस सबूत' (Thos saboot). This is a very common collocation in news and law.

No. For 'difficult', use 'kathin' or 'mushkil'. 'Thos' only refers to the physical state or the concrete nature of something.

It depends on the subject. If the subject is feminine like 'mitti' (mud), it's 'thos honi' (in some contexts) or 'thos ho gayi'. If masculine like 'loha', it's 'thos hona'.

The physical opposite is 'taral' (liquid) or 'gas'. The metaphorical opposite is 'khokhla' (hollow) or 'asphasht' (vague).

No, that would be incorrect. A 'thos' exam would mean an exam made of solid matter! Use 'kathin pariksha' instead.

It is a retroflex aspirated 't'. Curl your tongue back and release a puff of air, like the 't' in the English word 'top' but more exaggerated.

Yes, it is the standard term used in Hindi science textbooks to describe the process of solidification.

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Write a sentence about coconut oil solidifying in winter.

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Translate: 'We need a solid plan for the project.'

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Describe what happens to cement when it dries.

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Use 'thos hona' in a sentence about a legal case.

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Write a sentence using 'thos' as an adjective for 'foundation'.

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Say 'The ice is solid' in Hindi.

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Say 'Our plan is becoming solid' in Hindi.

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Explain in Hindi why lava becomes rock.

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Ask 'Do you have any solid proof?' in Hindi.

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Say 'The cement has dried and become solid' in Hindi.

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Listen and identify the word: 'ठोस' (Audio simulation)

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Listen to the sentence: 'घी ठोस हो गया है।' What happened to the ghee?

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Listen: 'हमें ठोस कदम उठाने होंगे।' What kind of steps are needed?

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Listen: 'सबूत ठोस नहीं हैं।' Is the evidence reliable?

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Listen: 'योजना ठोस रूप ले रही है।' What is happening to the plan?

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Write: 'The wax is solidifying.'

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Write: 'I have a solid reason for my absence.'

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Write: 'The foundation of the building is solid.'

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Write: 'Is the news solid yet?'

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Write: 'The mixture will become solid in ten minutes.'

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Say: 'There is no solid base for this claim.'

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Say: 'Wait until the chocolate becomes solid.'

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Say: 'His character is very solid.'

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Say: 'The deal is not solid yet.'

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Say: 'Solid waste management is important.'

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Listen: 'ठोस' (Audio). What does it mean?

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Listen: 'ठोस आधार' (Audio). What does it mean?

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Listen: 'ठोस सबूतों की कमी' (Audio). What is missing?

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Listen: 'यह ठोस है' (Audio). Is it liquid?

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Listen: 'ठोस कदम' (Audio). What is being taken?

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Write: 'Is there any solid information?'

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Write: 'The deal has become solid.'

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Write: 'The stone is very solid.'

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Write: 'We need solid evidence in court.'

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Write: 'The river froze into solid ice.'

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Say: 'I need a solid answer.'

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Say: 'The foundation is solidifying.'

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Say: 'There is no solid reason to worry.'

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Say: 'The theory is now solid.'

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Say: 'Solid objects have weight.'

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Listen: 'ठोस कचरा' (Audio). What is it?

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Listen: 'ठोस परिणाम' (Audio). What is it?

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Listen: 'ठोस इरादा' (Audio). What is it?

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Listen: 'ठोस होना' (Audio). What does it mean?

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Listen: 'ठोस जानकारी' (Audio). What is it?

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writing

Write: 'The project is now solid.'

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Write: 'Is the evidence solid?'

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Write: 'The water became solid.'

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Write: 'There is no solid information.'

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Write: 'The mixture solidified after cooling.'

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Say: 'Everything is solid now.'

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Say: 'We need a solid decision.'

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Say: 'This news is not solid.'

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Say: 'The oil solidified in the jar.'

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Say: 'Is the plan solid yet?'

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Listen: 'ठोस' (Audio). Is it hard?

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Listen: 'ठोस सबूत' (Audio). Where is it used?

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Listen: 'ठोस कदम' (Audio). What does it imply?

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Listen: 'ठोस अवस्था' (Audio). What is it?

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Listen: 'ठोस योजना' (Audio). Is it a vague plan?

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