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दंत

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Explication दंत in your Level:

At the A1 level, learners are primarily introduced to the word 'दाँत' (Dānt) for tooth. However, they might encounter 'दंत' (Dant) in very basic compound words like 'दंत मंजन' (toothpaste/powder) on product labels. At this stage, the focus is on recognizing the word rather than using it in active speech. A1 students should understand that 'दंत' is a masculine noun and that it refers to the same object as 'दाँत'. They might see it in simple signs like 'दंत विभाग' (Dental Department) in a hospital. The goal is simple identification: if you see 'दंत', think 'tooth'. You don't need to worry about the complex Sanskrit history or poetic usage yet. Just know that in Hindi, many objects have two names—one simple and one formal—and 'दंत' is the formal version of 'दाँत'. Practice saying 'दंत' with a short 'a' sound, unlike the long 'ā' in 'दाँत'.

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At the A2 level, you are expected to understand the difference between formal and informal registers. You should begin to use 'दंत' in specific contexts, such as when discussing health or reading professional signs. You will learn that 'दंत' is used to form many professional titles. For instance, 'दंत चिकित्सक' is the standard way to say 'dentist' in formal writing. You should be able to read a simple health brochure that uses terms like 'दंत सुरक्षा' (dental protection). You also need to be aware of the masculine gender of the word and how it behaves with basic adjectives like 'साफ़' (clean) or 'मजबूत' (strong). While you will still use 'दाँत' to talk about your own body in daily life, you should recognize 'दंत' as the root for anything 'dental'. This level is about expanding your vocabulary to include these formal 'Tatsama' words that appear in public life.

By B1, you should be comfortable using 'दंत' in formal essays, presentations, or when discussing medical topics. You will encounter it in more complex phrases like 'दंत चिकित्सा विज्ञान' (Dental Medical Science) or 'दंत क्षय' (tooth decay). At this level, you should also learn about 'दंतकथा' (legend/folklore), which is a common word in Hindi literature and conversation about culture. You should understand the grammatical shift to 'दंतों' in the oblique plural and be able to use it correctly with postpositions (e.g., 'दंतों के बीच' - between the teeth). You will start to see 'दंत' in mythological contexts, such as the names of gods. Your ability to distinguish when to use the 'Tatsama' (दंत) versus the 'Tadbhava' (दाँत) will show your growing linguistic maturity. You are no longer just translating; you are choosing the right register for the context.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to have a nuanced command of the word. You will encounter 'दंत' in classical Hindi literature and high-level journalism. You should understand its use in metaphors and complex compound words like 'दंत-पंक्ति' (a row of teeth) to describe a smile in a literary text. You will also learn about the phonetic classification of sounds in the Hindi alphabet, where certain consonants (त, थ, द, ध, न) are called 'दंत्य' (dantya) because they are produced using the teeth. This linguistic application of the word is crucial for advanced study. You should be able to debate topics like 'oral hygiene in rural India' using the formal term 'दंत स्वास्थ्य' consistently. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the cultural and historical weight that Sanskrit-derived terms carry in modern Hindi.

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At the C1 level, you are exploring the deep etymological and philosophical associations of the word. You will study texts where 'दंत' is used in intricate wordplay or as part of complex Sanskrit 'Sandhi' (word-joining) rules. You should be able to appreciate the stylistic choice of an author who uses 'दंत' instead of 'दाँत' to evoke a specific mood or to align with a particular historical setting. You will encounter the word in legal or highly technical medical journals. You should also be familiar with obscure synonyms like 'रदन' or 'द्विज' (meaning 'twice-born', another term for teeth as they grow twice) and understand how they relate to the concept of 'दंत'. At this stage, you are using the word with the precision of a native scholar, understanding its role in the broader Indo-Aryan linguistic family.

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At the C2 level, you have mastered the word 'दंत' in all its dimensions—linguistic, literary, and cultural. You can analyze the evolution of the word from Vedic Sanskrit to Modern Standard Hindi. You are comfortable reading ancient treatises on Ayurveda (like the Sushruta Samhita) where 'दंत' and its various diseases are described in detail. You can participate in high-level academic discussions about the 'Sanskritization' of Hindi and the role of 'Tatsama' words like 'दंत' in defining the language's identity. You understand the most obscure idioms and poetic references involving teeth. For you, 'दंत' is not just a word for a body part, but a key to unlocking vast areas of Indian intellectual history, from ancient medicine to modern linguistic politics. You can switch between 'दाँत' and 'दंत' with perfect sociolinguistic accuracy.

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दंत en 30 secondes

Dant (दंत) is the formal Hindi word for 'tooth'.
It is derived from Sanskrit and is used in technical or medical contexts.
The common everyday word for tooth is 'Daant' (दाँत).
It frequently appears in compound words like 'Dant-chikitsak' (dentist).

The Hindi word दंत (Dant) is a formal, Sanskrit-derived noun that translates directly to 'tooth' in English. While the everyday word for tooth in Hindi is दाँत (Dānt), the term दंत is reserved for technical, medical, literary, or highly formal contexts. Understanding the distinction between these two terms is crucial for a learner progressing toward the A2 and B1 levels, as it marks the transition from basic survival Hindi to more professional or academic discourse. Historically, दंत is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it has been borrowed directly from Sanskrit without phonetic alteration, whereas दाँत is a 'Tadbhava' word, which evolved over centuries of spoken usage. This linguistic duality is a hallmark of the Hindi language, where formal registers often lean heavily on their Sanskrit roots.

Technical Register: In medical or biological settings, you will almost exclusively see 'दंत' used in compound words. For example, 'दंत चिकित्सा' (Dant Chikitsa) refers to dentistry, and 'दंत चिकित्सक' (Dant Chikitsak) is a dentist. Using 'दाँत' in these formal titles would sound colloquial and slightly unprofessional in a clinical environment.

आधुनिक दंत विज्ञान बहुत उन्नत हो गया है। (Modern dental science has become very advanced.)

Furthermore, दंत appears in classical literature and mythology. For instance, Lord Ganesha is often called 'Ekadanta' (एकदंत), meaning 'the one with a single tusk/tooth'. In this context, using the common word 'दाँत' would diminish the poetic and sacred quality of the name. As a learner, you should use दंत when you want to sound precise, clinical, or when you are forming compound nouns. If you are simply telling a friend that your tooth hurts, stick to 'दाँत'. This distinction helps you navigate the social hierarchy of the Hindi language, where vocabulary choice often signals the level of education or the gravity of the situation. In summary, while 'दाँत' is for the kitchen and the playground, दंत is for the clinic, the classroom, and the temple.

Linguistic Origin: Derived from the Sanskrit root 'दन्त्' (dant), it shares an Indo-European heritage with the Latin 'dens' and the Greek 'odous'. This is why English speakers find the root 'dent-' so familiar when they encounter 'दंत' in Hindi.

वह दंत मंजन का विज्ञापन कर रहा है। (He is advertising tooth powder/paste.)

Using दंत correctly requires an understanding of Hindi noun-adjective agreement and its role in compound formations. Since दंत is a masculine noun ending in a consonant, it follows the standard pattern for masculine nouns in Hindi. In the singular direct case, it remains 'दंत'. In the plural direct case, it also remains 'दंत'. However, in the oblique case (when followed by a postposition like 'को', 'में', 'से'), the plural form changes to 'दंतों'. This formal term is rarely used in isolation in daily speech; instead, it acts as a building block for more complex terms. For example, 'दंत-पंकति' (dant-pankti) refers to a row of teeth, a phrase often used in literature to describe a beautiful smile.

Grammatical Pattern: Noun (Masculine) + Postposition. Example: 'दंतों की सुरक्षा' (Protection of the teeth). Note how 'दंत' becomes 'दंतों' because of the postposition 'की'.

हाथी के दंत बहुत मूल्यवान होते हैं। (An elephant's tusks/teeth are very valuable.)

When constructing sentences at an A2 level, you might encounter दंत in signs at a hospital or on the packaging of oral care products. A common sentence might be 'दंत स्वास्थ्य के लिए फल खाएं' (Eat fruits for dental health). Here, 'दंत' functions as an attributive noun, modifying 'स्वास्थ्य' (health). This is a sophisticated way of speaking that elevates your Hindi from basic to intermediate. Learners should practice replacing 'दाँत' with 'दंत' in written essays about health or science to demonstrate a higher vocabulary range. However, caution must be exercised: using 'दंत' while complaining to a dentist about a toothache might sound slightly awkward or overly dramatic; in that specific spoken context, 'दाँत' is still preferred despite the professional setting.

इस दंत चिकित्सालय में आधुनिक मशीनें हैं। (This dental clinic has modern machines.)

You will encounter the word दंत in specific environments that demand a higher level of Hindi. The most common place is in media advertisements, especially for toothpaste or toothbrushes. Brands like Patanjali or Dabur, which emphasize their Ayurvedic and traditional roots, frequently use 'दंत' to sound more authentic and scientifically grounded. You will hear phrases like 'दंत रक्षक' (tooth protector) or 'दंत मंजन' (tooth powder). In news broadcasts, when discussing public health initiatives or medical breakthroughs related to oral hygiene, the anchors will consistently use दंत to maintain a professional tone. This is part of the 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) movement often seen in official government communications.

Educational Contexts: In schools, biology textbooks will label diagrams of the human mouth using 'दंत'. Students learn the types of teeth as 'कृंतक' (incisors), 'रदनक' (canines), etc., all under the umbrella of 'दंत संरचना' (dental structure). If you are listening to a lecture on human anatomy in Hindi, 'दाँत' will rarely be mentioned.

समाचार: सरकार ने ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में दंत शिविर आयोजित किए। (News: The government organized dental camps in rural areas.)

Another interesting area where दंत is heard is in the term 'दंतकथा' (Dantakatha), which literally translates to 'tooth-story' but means 'legend' or 'folklore'. The logic is that these are stories passed down 'from mouth to mouth' (or tooth to tooth). If you are at a museum or a historical site in India, the guides might refer to local 'दंतकथाएं' to explain the origins of a monument. This figurative use of the word shows its deep integration into the conceptual framework of the Hindi language. Therefore, while you might not use it to ask for a toothbrush at a local shop, you will definitely hear it when engaging with India's rich cultural, scientific, and literary heritage.

The most frequent mistake learners make with दंत is using it in casual conversation where दाँत (Dānt) is required. For example, saying "मेरे दंत में दर्द है" (I have pain in my tooth) to a friend sounds unnaturally stiff, almost as if you are reading from a medical textbook. It is not grammatically 'wrong', but it is socially 'off'. Another common error involves the pronunciation of the 'n' sound. In दंत, the 'n' is a clear dental nasal, whereas in दाँत, the 'n' is actually a nasalization of the vowel (indicated by the Chandrabindu). Confusing these two can lead to a lack of clarity, though native speakers will usually understand from context. Learners often forget that दंत is a masculine noun and may incorrectly pair it with feminine adjectives or verbs.

Agreement Error: Incorrect: यह दंत अच्छी है (This tooth is good - feminine). Correct: यह दंत अच्छा है (This tooth is good - masculine). Note: In practice, you would almost always say 'यह दाँत अच्छा है'.

गलत: मुझे दंत साफ़ करना है। (Wrong/Awkward: I need to clean my 'dant' - too formal for daily hygiene.)

Another mistake is the incorrect formation of the oblique plural. Learners often say 'दंतों' when they should use the simple plural 'दंत', or vice versa. Remember: use 'दंतों' ONLY when a postposition (like 'का', 'को', 'में') follows. For example, 'दंतों का डॉक्टर' is correct, but 'मेरे दंतों सफेद हैं' is incorrect (should be 'मेरे दाँत सफेद हैं'). Lastly, learners often struggle with compound words. They might try to create their own compounds like 'दंत-ब्रश', which is technically understandable but usually, people just use the English word 'toothbrush' or the Hindi 'दाँत का ब्रश'. Stick to established compounds like 'दंतमंजन' or 'दंतचिकित्सा' to avoid sounding like you are inventing a new language.

To truly master the vocabulary surrounding oral anatomy, one must understand the synonyms and related terms for दंत. The primary alternative is दाँत (Dānt), which is the standard word for 'tooth' used by 500 million Hindi speakers daily. While दंत is formal and technical, दाँत is versatile. Another related term is रदन (Radan), a highly poetic and archaic Sanskrit word for tooth, often used in classical poetry to describe the luster of a hero's or a goddess's teeth. You will rarely encounter रदन outside of literature. For 'tusk' (like an elephant's), the word is often still दंत or गजदंत (Gajadant - elephant tooth), though दाँत is also used colloquially.

दंत (Dant) vs. दाँत (Dānt): Dant: Formal, Medical, Sanskritized, used in compounds (e.g., Dant-manjan). Dānt: Informal, General, Common, used in daily life (e.g., Dānt todna - to break a tooth).

कवि ने नायिका के रदन की तुलना मोतियों से की। (The poet compared the heroine's teeth to pearls.)

In the context of dentistry, you might also hear मुख (Mukh) for mouth or मसूड़ा (Masūḍā) for gums. When talking about tooth decay, the word क्षय (Kshay) is used formally, as in 'दंत क्षय' (dental caries/decay), whereas in common speech, people just say 'दाँत में कीड़ा लगना' (literally: a worm getting into the tooth). For 'dentures', the formal term is 'कृत्रिम दंत' (artificial teeth), but most people use the English word 'denture' or 'बत्तीसी' (battīsī - referring to the set of 32 teeth). Understanding these nuances allows a learner to choose the right 'tool' for the right conversation, ensuring they sound like a refined speaker when necessary and a relatable one in casual settings.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'Dant' is a cognate of the Latin 'Dens' and the English 'Dental'. This is why they sound so similar!

Guide de prononciation

UK /d̪ənt̪/

US /dʌnt/

The stress is equal on both syllables, but as a short word, it is often pronounced as a single pulse.

Rime avec

अंत (Ant - end) संत (Sant - saint) पंत (Pant - a surname) जंत (Jant - creature) मंत (Mant - thought) तंत (Tant - string) वंत (Vant - possessing) हंत (Hant - killer)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing it like 'dent' in English (the vowel is 'uh', not 'eh').
Making the 't' sound like an English 't' (alveolar). In Hindi, it must be dental.
Aspirating the 't' (adding a 'h' sound).
Confusing it with 'Daant' (which has a long vowel and nasalized sound).
Pronouncing the final 'a' too long (it is 'dant', not 'danta').

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize if you know 'Daant' or English 'Dental'.

Écriture 3/5

Requires knowledge of when to use formal versus informal registers.

Expression orale 4/5

Can sound awkward if used in the wrong social context.

Écoute 2/5

Very clear and distinct sound.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

दाँत मुँह साफ़ डॉक्टर दवा

Apprends ensuite

चिकित्सा स्वास्थ्य संरचना प्राचीन कथा

Avancé

दंत्य द्विज रदन क्षरण प्रत्यारोपण

Grammaire à connaître

Tatsama vs Tadbhava

Dant (Formal) vs Daant (Common).

Masculine Consonant-Ending Nouns

Dant remains Dant in plural direct.

Oblique Case Formation

Dant becomes Dant-on before 'ko', 'me', etc.

Compound Noun Formation (Samasa)

Dant + Chikitsa = Dant-chikitsa.

Adjective Agreement

Mazboot (strong) Dant - no change in adjective.

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Exemples par niveau

यह दंत मंजन अच्छा है।

This tooth powder is good.

Simple masculine agreement: 'अच्छा' (good).

उसके दंत सफेद हैं।

His teeth are white.

Plural usage of 'दंत' (remains same as singular).

दंत साफ़ करो।

Clean the tooth/teeth.

Imperative verb 'करो' (do/clean).

हाथी का दंत बड़ा है।

The elephant's tusk is big.

Use of 'का' (possessive) with masculine 'दंत'.

दंत कहाँ है?

Where is the tooth?

Interrogative 'कहाँ' (where).

यह एक दंत है।

This is a tooth.

Basic 'Subject + Is' structure.

दंत लाल नहीं है।

The tooth is not red.

Negation using 'नहीं'.

मेरे पास दंत मंजन है।

I have tooth powder.

Possession using 'के पास'.

दंत चिकित्सक शहर में है।

The dentist is in the city.

Compound word 'दंत चिकित्सक' (dentist).

वह दंत चिकित्सा पढ़ रहा है।

He is studying dentistry.

Present continuous tense 'पढ़ रहा है'.

दंत स्वास्थ्य बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।

Dental health is very important.

Abstract noun 'स्वास्थ्य' (health) modified by 'दंत'.

क्या आपके पास दंत मंजन है?

Do you have tooth powder?

Formal 'आपके पास' possession.

दंतों की सफाई जरूरी है।

Cleaning of the teeth is necessary.

Oblique plural 'दंतों' because of postposition 'की'.

यह दंत चिकित्सालय नया है।

This dental hospital is new.

Compound 'दंत चिकित्सालय' (dental clinic/hospital).

दंतों में दर्द क्यों होता है?

Why does pain occur in the teeth?

Oblique plural 'दंतों' with 'में'.

डॉक्टर ने दंत की जांच की।

The doctor examined the tooth.

Simple past tense 'की' (did/performed).

यह एक पुरानी दंतकथा है।

This is an old legend.

Compound word 'दंतकथा' (legend/folklore).

दंत संरचना का अध्ययन करें।

Study the dental structure.

Noun-noun compound 'दंत संरचना'.

दंतों के बीच खाना फंस गया है।

Food is stuck between the teeth.

Oblique plural 'दंतों' with complex postposition 'के बीच'.

सरकार दंत शिविर लगा रही है।

The government is setting up dental camps.

Compound 'दंत शिविर' (dental camp).

दंत क्षय से बचने के उपाय।

Ways to avoid tooth decay.

Formal term 'दंत क्षय' (tooth decay).

उसके दंत मोती जैसे चमकते हैं।

His/Her teeth shine like pearls.

Simile using 'जैसे' (like).

दंत विज्ञान में नई खोज हुई है।

A new discovery has been made in dental science.

Formal compound 'दंत विज्ञान'.

दंतहीनों के लिए यह मशीन उपयोगी है।

This machine is useful for the toothless.

Adjective 'दंतहीन' (toothless) used as a noun.

दंतधावन के लिए नीम का उपयोग करें।

Use Neem for cleaning teeth.

Archaic/Formal word 'दंतधावन' (cleaning of teeth).

दंत चिकित्सा के क्षेत्र में भारत प्रगति कर रहा है।

India is making progress in the field of dentistry.

Formal phrase 'के क्षेत्र में' (in the field of).

इस दंतकथा के पीछे एक गहरा रहस्य है।

There is a deep mystery behind this legend.

Use of 'दंतकथा' in a complex sentence.

दंतों की बनावट आनुवंशिक हो सकती है।

The structure of teeth can be genetic.

Scientific term 'आनुवंशिक' (genetic).

दंत मंजन में फ्लोराइड की मात्रा कितनी है?

What is the amount of fluoride in the tooth powder?

Technical query structure.

एकदंत भगवान गणेश का एक नाम है।

Ekadanta is a name of Lord Ganesha.

Proper noun compound 'एकदंत' (One-toothed).

दंतों के स्वास्थ्य का प्रभाव पूरे शरीर पर पड़ता है।

Dental health affects the entire body.

Complex cause-effect sentence.

दंत प्रत्यारोपण एक जटिल प्रक्रिया है।

Dental implant is a complex process.

Formal term 'दंत प्रत्यारोपण' (dental implant).

दंत्य ध्वनियों के उच्चारण में जीभ दांतों को छूती है।

In the pronunciation of dental sounds, the tongue touches the teeth.

Linguistic term 'दंत्य' (dental sounds).

आयुर्वेद में दंत रोगों का विस्तृत वर्णन मिलता है।

A detailed description of dental diseases is found in Ayurveda.

Passive construction 'मिलता है'.

उसकी दंत-पंक्ति कुंद के फूलों जैसी धवल थी।

Her row of teeth was white like jasmine flowers.

Literary compound 'दंत-पंक्ति'.

दंत क्षरण को रोकने के लिए व्यापक जागरूकता आवश्यक है।

Extensive awareness is necessary to prevent dental erosion.

Formal term 'दंत क्षरण' (dental erosion).

दंतकथाओं के माध्यम से सांस्कृतिक मूल्यों का हस्तांतरण होता है।

Cultural values are transferred through legends.

Sociological vocabulary.

दंत शूल की तीव्रता असहनीय हो सकती है।

The intensity of dental pain can be unbearable.

Formal word 'शूल' (sharp pain/colic).

दंत विन्यास मानव विकास के अध्ययन में सहायक है।

Dental arrangement is helpful in the study of human evolution.

Scientific term 'दंत विन्यास' (dental arrangement/dentition).

प्राचीन मूर्तिकला में दंतों की बारीकियों पर ध्यान दिया गया है।

Attention has been paid to the details of teeth in ancient sculpture.

Art history context.

दंतधावनिका का उल्लेख प्राचीन स्मृति ग्रंथों में मिलता है।

Reference to the 'tooth-cleaning twig' is found in ancient Smriti texts.

Highly archaic term 'दंतधावनिका'.

दंतों का क्षय केवल भौतिक नहीं, अपितु पोषण संबंधी समस्या है।

Tooth decay is not just physical, but rather a nutritional issue.

Correlative conjunction 'केवल नहीं... अपितु' (not only... but also).

दंतकथाओं की ऐतिहासिकता अक्सर विवाद का विषय रही है।

The historicity of legends has often been a subject of debate.

Abstract noun 'ऐतिहासिकता' (historicity).

दंत विवर की गहराई का सटीक मापन आवश्यक है।

Precise measurement of the dental cavity depth is essential.

Technical term 'दंत विवर' (dental cavity).

दंतों के इनेमल का क्षरण अपरिवर्तनीय हो सकता है।

Erosion of tooth enamel can be irreversible.

Scientific term 'अपरिवर्तनीय' (irreversible).

दंतहीनता के मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभावों का विश्लेषण किया गया।

The psychological effects of toothlessness were analyzed.

Academic passive voice.

दंत-वैद्यक के सिद्धांतों का पालन अनिवार्य है।

Adherence to the principles of dental medicine is mandatory.

Formal term 'दंत-वैद्यक' (dentistry/dental medicine).

दंत संरचना में विषमता के कारण उच्चारण दोष हो सकते हैं।

Speech defects can occur due to asymmetry in dental structure.

Linguistic/Medical crossover.

Collocations courantes

दंत चिकित्सा

दंत मंजन

दंत चिकित्सक

दंत स्वास्थ्य

दंत क्षय

दंत शिविर

दंत पंक्ति

दंत विज्ञान

दंत शूल

दंत प्रत्यारोपण

Phrases Courantes

दंतकथा के अनुसार

— According to the legend. Used to introduce a folk story.

दंतकथा के अनुसार, यहाँ एक राजा रहता था।

दंतों तले उंगली दबाना

— To bite one's finger under teeth. An idiom meaning to be amazed.

उसका जादू देखकर सबने दंतों तले उंगली दबा ली।

दंत मंजन करना

— To clean teeth using powder/paste.

सुबह उठकर दंत मंजन करना चाहिए।

दंतहीन अवस्था

— A state of being toothless, often referring to old age.

बुढ़ापे में दंतहीन अवस्था आ जाती है।

दंत सुरक्षा

— Protection of teeth.

दंत सुरक्षा के लिए ब्रश करें।

दंत विभाग

— Dental department in a hospital.

दंत विभाग तीसरी मंज़िल पर है।

दंत संरचना

— Dental structure.

मानव दंत संरचना जटिल है।

दंत रोग

— Dental disease.

दंत रोगों से बचें।

दंत कांति

— Tooth luster/brightness (common brand name).

यह क्रीम दंत कांति बढ़ाती है।

दंत परीक्षण

— Dental examination.

नियमित दंत परीक्षण कराएं।

Souvent confondu avec

दंत vs दाँत

This is the common version. Don't use 'Dant' in the kitchen!

दंत vs दान

Means 'donation'. Sound similar but very different.

दंत vs दंत्य

This is the adjective 'dental' (phonetic term).

Expressions idiomatiques

"दंतों तले उंगली दबाना"

— To be extremely surprised or amazed by something.

उसका साहस देखकर लोगों ने दंतों तले उंगली दबा ली।

Literary/Common

"दंतहीन बाघ"

— A toothless tiger. Someone who has power in name only but cannot actually act.

नया कानून एक दंतहीन बाघ की तरह है।

Political/Metaphorical

"दूध के दांत न टूटना"

— To be very young or inexperienced (literally: milk teeth haven't broken yet).

अभी उसके दूध के दांत भी नहीं टूटे और राजनीति की बात करता है।

Informal

"दांत खट्टे करना"

— To defeat someone thoroughly (uses common synonym).

भारतीय सेना ने दुश्मनों के दांत खट्टे कर दिए।

Common

"दांत काटी रोटी"

— Very close friendship (literally: bread bitten by the same teeth).

राम और श्याम में दांत काटी रोटी है।

Informal

"दांत पीसना"

— To grind teeth in anger.

वह गुस्से में दांत पीसने लगा।

Common

"दांत दिखाना"

— To laugh uselessly or mockingly.

बेवजह दांत मत दिखाओ।

Informal

"दांतों का पसीना आना"

— To work extremely hard or face great difficulty.

पहाड़ पर चढ़ने में दांतों का पसीना आ गया।

Informal

"दांत गड़ाना"

— To set one's eyes on something greedily.

उसने मेरी संपत्ति पर दांत गड़ा दिए हैं।

Informal

"दांत बजना"

— Teeth chattering due to cold or fear.

ठंड के मारे उसके दांत बज रहे थे।

Common

Facile à confondre

दंत vs दाँत

They mean the same thing.

One is formal (Dant), one is common (Daant).

Dant-chikitsa vs. Mera Daant.

दंत vs दूत

Similar sound.

Doot means messenger.

Raja ka doot.

दंत vs दंड

Similar sound.

Dand means punishment.

Usko dand mila.

दंत vs दंतक

Related root.

Dantak is a small tooth or a technical part.

Machine ka dantak.

दंत vs दाम

Similar start.

Daam means price.

Iska daam kya hai?

Structures de phrases

यह [Noun] है।

यह दंत है।

मुझे [Noun] चाहिए।

मुझे दंत मंजन चाहिए।

[Noun] के अनुसार...

दंतकथा के अनुसार...

[Noun] का महत्व...

दंत स्वास्थ्य का महत्व...

[Noun] की ऐतिहासिकता...

दंतकथाओं की ऐतिहासिकता...

वह [Noun] है।

वह दंत चिकित्सक है।

[Noun] में दर्द है।

दंतों में दर्द है।

[Noun] का विश्लेषण...

दंत संरचना का विश्लेषण...

Famille de mots

Noms

दंतकथा

दंतचिकित्सा

दंतमंजन

दंतहीनता

Verbes

दंतियाना (to teethe - rare/dialectal)

Adjectifs

दंत्य (dental)

दंतहीन (toothless)

एकदंत (one-toothed)

Apparenté

दाँत

मुख

मसूड़ा

जबड़ा

जीभ

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in specific domains (medical, commercial), rare in casual speech.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'Dant' with friends. → Using 'Daant' with friends.
'Dant' is too formal for casual talk.
यह दंत सफेद है। (Informal context) → यह दाँत सफेद है।
In a simple sentence about color, 'Daant' is more natural.
दंतों की सफाई (Direct plural) → दंतों की सफाई (This is actually correct, mistake is using 'दंत की सफाई' for plural)
Always use 'Danton' when 'ki' follows for plural.
Pronouncing it like 'Don't'. → Pronouncing it with an 'uh' sound.
The vowel is short and central.
Using 'Dant' as feminine. → Using 'Dant' as masculine.
It is a masculine noun.

Astuces

Clinical Context

Always look for 'Dant' when you are at a hospital or pharmacy. It identifies the dental section.

Compound Power

Learn 'Dant' to unlock many other words like 'Dant-manjan' and 'Dant-chikitsa'.

Ganesha Connection

Remember 'Ekadanta' to link the word to one of India's most famous deities.

Masculine Rule

Treat 'Dant' as masculine. 'Mera dant' (my tooth) is correct in formal writing.

Dental Sounds

Practice the 't' by touching your tongue to your upper teeth for a pure Hindi sound.

News Watch

Read the health column in a Hindi newspaper; you will see 'Dant' used frequently.

Latin Link

Connect it to 'dental' in English to never forget the meaning.

Formal Essays

Use 'Dant' instead of 'Daant' in school or university essays to get higher marks.

Dant = Dent

Just replace the 'e' with an 'a'—Dant is Dental.

Ad Jingle

Listen for 'Dant Kanti' in commercials; it's a very common phrase.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'DENTist'. The 'DENT' in dentist comes from the same root as the Hindi 'DANT'. Both mean tooth!

Association visuelle

Imagine a formal medical sign with a large tooth and the word 'DANT' written in bold letters.

Word Web

दाँत Dentist Sanskrit Medical Legend Tusk Health Toothpaste

Défi

Try to find three products in an Indian grocery store that have the word 'Dant' on their packaging.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'दन्त' (danta). It is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it has remained unchanged for thousands of years in formal writing.

Sens originel : Tooth, tusk, or any tooth-like projection.

Indo-European (Indo-Aryan branch).

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using the formal 'Dant' when talking to children; use 'Daant' instead.

English speakers will find it easy to remember because of words like 'dental', 'dentist', and 'dentures'.

Lord Ganesha (Ekadanta) Dabur Red Dant Manjan (famous brand) Patanjali Dant Kanti (popular toothpaste)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At the Dentist

दंत चिकित्सा
दंत शूल
दंत परीक्षण
दंत एक्सरे

Reading a Legend

प्राचीन दंतकथा
दंतकथा के अनुसार
लोकप्रिय दंतकथा

Buying Hygiene Products

दंत मंजन
दंत कांति
दंत सुरक्षा

Biology Class

दंत संरचना
दंत प्रकार
दंत विकास

Mythology

एकदंत
गजदंत
दंतवक्र

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आप किसी अच्छे दंत चिकित्सक को जानते हैं?"

"इस पुरानी दंतकथा के बारे में आपका क्या विचार है?"

"क्या आपने कभी आयुर्वेदिक दंत मंजन का उपयोग किया है?"

"क्या बच्चों के लिए दंत स्वास्थ्य की शिक्षा अनिवार्य होनी चाहिए?"

"हाथी के दंतों का व्यापार अवैध क्यों है?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मैंने दंत चिकित्सालय में क्या देखा और सीखा?

मेरे बचपन की पसंदीदा दंतकथा कौन सी थी और क्यों?

दंत स्वास्थ्य को बेहतर बनाने के लिए मैं अपनी दिनचर्या में क्या बदलाव कर सकता हूँ?

अगर मैं एक दंत चिकित्सक होता, तो मैं लोगों की मदद कैसे करता?

पुराने समय में लोग दंत मंजन कैसे बनाते होंगे?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Rarely. Most people use 'Daant'. You only use 'Dant' in formal settings like a clinic or when referring to products like 'Dant-manjan'.

It is a masculine noun. This means adjectives and verbs must agree with it in the masculine form.

Yes, 'Dant' or 'Gajadant' is the formal and preferred way to refer to tusks in Hindi.

Yes, many people in India still use traditional tooth powders, and the term is very common in advertising.

It means a legend or folklore. It literally translates to 'tooth-story', implying it was passed down by word of mouth.

It is a short, dental nasal sound. It is not as long as the 'n' in 'down'.

Yes, it is a Tatsama word, which means it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi.

In the direct case, it is 'Dant'. In the oblique case (with postpositions), it is 'दंतों' (Danton).

It would be understood, but most people just say 'toothbrush' or 'Daant ka brush'.

Because he has only one tusk. 'Eka' means one and 'Danta' means tooth/tusk.

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