मतलब
Something that is too difficult or demanding for one's abilities.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In cities like Delhi or Gurgaon, using this phrase in meetings is seen as a sign of 'Emotional Intelligence'. It shows you know your limits and won't over-promise. In rural settings, 'Kshamta' is often linked to physical labor or the ability to provide for a family. Admitting something is 'bahar' is seen as a humble admission of truth. In Hindi literature, this phrase is used to describe the limits of human understanding against the vastness of nature or God. Younger generations might use the English word 'capacity' mixed with Hindi, but the formal phrase remains the standard for serious conversations.
The 'Vartaman' Hedge
Add 'Vartaman' (current) before 'Kshamta' to sound even more professional. It implies you *will* be able to do it in the future, just not now.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Kshamta' is feminine. 'Mera kshamta' is a common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
मतलब
Something that is too difficult or demanding for one's abilities.
The 'Vartaman' Hedge
Add 'Vartaman' (current) before 'Kshamta' to sound even more professional. It implies you *will* be able to do it in the future, just not now.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Kshamta' is feminine. 'Mera kshamta' is a common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Humility vs. Skill
In India, admitting a limit is often seen as 'Vinamrata' (humility), which is a highly respected trait.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the possessive pronoun.
यह काम ______ (my) क्षमता से बाहर है।
'Kshamta' is a feminine noun, so the possessive must be 'meri'.
Which postposition is used with 'bahar' in this idiom?
अपनी क्षमता ___ बाहर
'Se' is used to indicate distance or being outside a limit.
Complete the dialogue professionally.
Manager: Can you finish this by tomorrow? You: माफ़ कीजिये सर, इतने कम समय में यह ______।
This is the most professional and polite way to decline.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
अपनी क्षमता से बाहर
The phrase is used for tasks that exceed one's skill level.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासयह काम ______ (my) क्षमता से बाहर है।
'Kshamta' is a feminine noun, so the possessive must be 'meri'.
अपनी क्षमता ___ बाहर
'Se' is used to indicate distance or being outside a limit.
Manager: Can you finish this by tomorrow? You: माफ़ कीजिये सर, इतने कम समय में यह ______।
This is the most professional and polite way to decline.
अपनी क्षमता से बाहर
The phrase is used for tasks that exceed one's skill level.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNot necessarily. It is an objective statement. It can be a positive sign of self-awareness.
Yes, you can say 'Aarthik kshamta se bahar' (beyond financial capacity).
Shakti is raw power/strength. Kshamta is the capacity to use that power or endure a task.
Use 'Meri kshamta ke bhitar' or 'Meri kshamta mein'.
Yes, it is the most appropriate way to discuss workload limits with a superior.
Yes, 'Sahan kshamta se bahar' means beyond one's capacity to endure/tolerate.
'Bas se bahar' is more about control. 'Kshamta se bahar' is more about skill/ability.
Hindi uses 'se' to show distance from a point. 'Bahar' (outside) is a distance from the 'Kshamta'.
If used too often, yes. Use it only when a task is genuinely too difficult.
Yes, 'Mere bas ki baat nahi' is a common casual alternative.
संबंधित मुहावरे
बस से बाहर
similarOut of control/power
सामर्थ्य से बाहर
synonymBeyond capability
पहुँच से बाहर
similarOut of reach
क्षमता के भीतर
contrastWithin one's capacity
