झुंड
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- झुंड means herd, flock, or swarm.
- It is a masculine collective noun.
- Commonly used for animals (elephants, birds, sheep).
- Can be used for people, often implying a mob or unorganized group.
The Hindi word झुंड (Jhund) is a versatile collective noun that primarily translates to 'herd,' 'flock,' or 'swarm' in English. At its core, it represents a large aggregation of living beings moving or staying together. While it is most frequently used in the context of wildlife and livestock, its application extends into human social dynamics, often carrying specific emotional or social undertones depending on the context of the conversation.
- Biological Context
- In the natural world, 'झुंड' is the go-to term for groups of herbivores like elephants (हाथियों का झुंड), deer (हिरणों का झुंड), or cows (गायों का झुंड). It implies a sense of collective movement and mutual protection. When you see a large group of birds flying in formation, you would call it 'पक्षियों का झुंड'.
जंगल में हाथियों का एक विशाल झुंड नदी की ओर जा रहा था। (A huge herd of elephants was going towards the river in the forest.)
Understanding the nuance of 'झुंड' requires looking at its social application. Unlike the English word 'crowd' (which is usually 'भीड़' in Hindi), 'झुंड' when applied to humans often suggests a lack of individual identity or a group acting on instinct. For instance, if a group of children is running around together, you might affectionately or slightly annoyedly call them a 'झुंड'. However, in a more serious social context, it can imply a 'mob' or a 'gang', suggesting that the individuals are following a leader blindly or acting in a chaotic manner.
- Social Connotation
- When used for people, 'झुंड' can be neutral, but it is often used to describe a group that is perceived as overwhelming or disorganized. It differs from 'समूह' (Samooh), which is a more formal and organized 'group'.
बच्चों का झुंड मैदान में शोर मचा रहा था। (The group of children was making noise in the field.)
In rural India, the word is part of daily life. Farmers talk about 'झुंड' of locusts destroying crops or 'झुंड' of stray cattle. In urban settings, you might hear it used to describe a group of friends hanging out at a street corner. The word evokes a visual of density and collective existence. It is important to note that 'झुंड' is a masculine noun. Therefore, the adjectives and verbs associated with it must agree with its gender (e.g., 'बड़ा झुंड', not 'बड़ी झुंड').
- Metaphorical Use
- In literature, 'झुंड' is used to describe clouds (बादलों का झुंड) or even thoughts that come rushing in all at once, overwhelming the mind like a swarm of bees.
आकाश में काले बादलों का झुंड छा गया। (A cluster of dark clouds spread across the sky.)
भेड़ियों का झुंड रात में शिकार करता है। (The pack of wolves hunts at night.)
Overall, 'झुंड' is a foundational word for any Hindi learner. It bridges the gap between basic animal vocabulary and complex social descriptions. Whether you are reading a story about the Panchatantra (ancient Indian animal fables) or watching the news about a political rally, 'झुंड' will appear as a key descriptor of collective presence.
Using 'झुंड' correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a masculine singular noun that can be pluralized to 'झुंडों' in the oblique case. Because it is a collective noun, it often takes the preposition 'का' (of) to specify what the group consists of. For example, 'पक्षियों का झुंड' (a flock of birds) or 'बकरियों का झुंड' (a herd of goats).
- Structure: [Subject] + [Object] + का झुंड + [Verb]
- This is the most common way to build a sentence. For instance: 'सड़क पर कुत्तों का झुंड था' (There was a pack of dogs on the road).
कल शाम मैंने सारसों का एक बड़ा झुंड उड़ते देखा। (Yesterday evening, I saw a large flock of cranes flying.)
When 'झुंड' is the subject of the sentence, the verb agrees with it in singular form, even though the group contains many members. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers who might want to use a plural verb. In Hindi, you say 'झुंड जा रहा है' (The herd is going), not 'झुंड जा रहे हैं'. However, if you are referring to multiple herds, you would use the plural 'झुंड' (the form remains same in direct case) and plural verbs: 'दो झुंड जा रहे हैं'.
- Oblique Case Usage
- When a postposition like 'में' (in), 'से' (from), or 'पर' (on) follows the word in its plural form, it becomes 'झुंडों'. Example: 'इन झुंडों में बहुत अंतर है' (There is a lot of difference in these herds).
शिकारी ने हिरणों के झुंड पर हमला किया। (The hunter attacked the herd of deer.)
In colloquial speech, 'झुंड' can be used to describe people coming in large numbers. For example, 'लोग झुंड के झुंड आ रहे थे' (People were coming in huge crowds/droves). The repetition 'झुंड के झुंड' emphasizes the sheer quantity and the continuous flow of people or animals. This is a powerful stylistic device in Hindi storytelling.
Another interesting usage is when describing insects. A swarm of bees or locusts is almost always a 'झुंड'. 'मधुमक्खियों का झुंड' (A swarm of bees) can be quite a scary image in a sentence. In this context, the word conveys a sense of buzzing energy and potential danger. Similarly, 'मछलियों का झुंड' (A school of fish) is used to describe aquatic life moving together.
- Negative Connotations
- If you want to describe a group of people you don't like, who are hanging around aimlessly, you might say: 'वहाँ लड़कों का एक झुंड खड़ा है' (A bunch of boys is standing there). This sounds slightly more dismissive than saying 'लड़कों का समूह'.
जब फसल पकी, तो टिड्डियों का झुंड आ गया। (When the crop ripened, a swarm of locusts arrived.)
पर्यटकों का एक झुंड ताजमहल देखने आया। (A group of tourists came to see the Taj Mahal.)
To master this word, practice combining it with different animals and observing the gender agreement. 'छोटा झुंड' (small herd), 'बड़ा झुंड' (large herd), 'खतरनाक झुंड' (dangerous pack). By varying the adjectives, you can describe anything from a peaceful group of cows to a menacing pack of wolves.
The word 'झुंड' is deeply embedded in the linguistic fabric of India, appearing in everything from ancient folk tales to modern news broadcasts. If you are in India, you are most likely to hear this word in several specific environments.
- Rural and Agricultural Settings
- In villages, farmers constantly monitor 'झुंड'. They might discuss a 'झुंड' of wild boars (जंगली सुअर) that entered the fields at night or a 'झुंड' of cows being taken to the river. It is a word of survival and daily management.
गाँव के बाहर भेड़ों का एक बड़ा झुंड चर रहा था। (A large flock of sheep was grazing outside the village.)
In news reporting, particularly regarding wildlife conservation or natural disasters, 'झुंड' is frequently used. You might see a headline like 'हाथियों के झुंड ने गाँव में मचाया उत्पाद' (Elephant herd creates havoc in village). News anchors use it to describe the scale of animal movement, especially when it impacts human settlements. It conveys a sense of collective force that is difficult to control.
- News and Media
- Journalists use 'झुंड' to describe large groups of protesters or even 'trolls' on social media (ट्रोलों का झुंड). It highlights the 'mob' aspect of digital or physical gatherings.
मीडिया कर्मियों का झुंड नेताजी का इंतज़ार कर रहा था। (A swarm of media personnel was waiting for the leader.)
In cinema and music, 'झुंड' appears as a metaphor for companionship or social outcasts. A famous recent example is the movie titled 'Jhund' (2022), starring Amitabh Bachchan, which tells the story of a man who builds a football team from a 'झुंड' of underprivileged children. Here, the word is used to represent a group of people that society has overlooked or categorized as a mere 'crowd' rather than individuals with potential.
- Urban Slang and Colloquialisms
- Younger generations might use 'झुंड' to jokingly describe their group of friends when they are all hanging out together: 'हमारा झुंड आज पार्टी करेगा' (Our gang will party today). It implies a close-knit, inseparable group.
स्टेशन पर यात्रियों का झुंड ट्रेन का इंतज़ार कर रहा था। (A crowd of passengers was waiting for the train at the station.)
आसमान में बादलों का झुंड देखकर लग रहा है कि बारिश होगी। (Seeing the cluster of clouds in the sky, it feels like it will rain.)
Whether in the wild, in a village field, or in the metaphoric 'jungle' of the city, 'झुंड' is a word that captures the essence of being together. It is a word of movement, power, and collective identity that you will encounter daily in a Hindi-speaking environment.
Even though 'झुंड' seems straightforward, learners often make specific errors in gender, pluralization, and contextual selection. Understanding these pitfalls will help you sound more like a native speaker.
- Mistake 1: Gender Confusion
- Many learners assume collective nouns are feminine because they end in a soft sound, but 'झुंड' is strictly masculine. Using 'झुंड आई' instead of 'झुंड आया' is a common error.
Incorrect: हाथियों की झुंड आ रही है।
Correct: हाथियों का झुंड आ रहा है।
The second most common mistake is failing to distinguish between 'झुंड' and 'भीड़' (Bheed). While both can translate to 'group' or 'crowd,' 'भीड़' is specifically for a disorganized group of humans, usually in a public space. If you use 'भीड़' for animals, it sounds very strange. Conversely, using 'झुंड' for humans can sound derogatory unless you are intentionally trying to say they are acting like animals or a pack.
- Mistake 2: Jhund vs. Bheed
- Use 'भीड़' for people at a market. Use 'झुंड' for a pack of dogs or a flock of birds. Use 'झुंड' for people only if they are a tight-knit group moving together like a gang.
Incorrect: बाज़ार में गायों की भीड़ थी। (Sounds like cows are shopping!)
Correct: बाज़ार में गायों का झुंड था।
Another mistake involves pluralization. In the direct case (no postposition), 'झुंड' remains 'झुंड' even if there are many. For example, 'वहाँ तीन झुंड हैं' (There are three herds). Learners often try to say 'झुंडे' or 'झुंडों' here. 'झुंडों' is only used when followed by 'में', 'को', 'से', etc. (e.g., 'झुंडों को देखो').
- Mistake 3: Pluralization
- Don't add 'ों' unless there is a postposition. 'बहुत सारे झुंड' is correct. 'बहुत सारे झुंडों' is incorrect unless you say 'बहुत सारे झुंडों में'.
जंगल में कई झुंड दिखाई दिए। (Many herds were seen in the forest.)
उसने झुंडों के बीच लड़ाई देखी। (He saw a fight between the herds.)
Finally, learners sometimes confuse 'झुंड' with 'गुच्छा' (Guchha). 'गुच्छा' is for inanimate objects like keys or grapes (a bunch). You cannot have a 'झुंड' of keys. 'झुंड' is almost exclusively for living beings or things personified as moving masses (like clouds).
Hindi has a rich variety of collective nouns. Choosing the right one depends on what is in the group and the tone you want to set. Here is a comparison of 'झुंड' with its closest alternatives.
- झुंड (Jhund) vs. समूह (Samooh)
- 'झुंड' is informal/natural, used for animals and instinctive human groups. 'समूह' is formal/organized, used for committees, study groups, or categories. You would say 'छात्रों का समूह' (group of students) in a school report, but 'लड़कों का झुंड' (a bunch of boys) in a story.
- झुंड (Jhund) vs. भीड़ (Bheed)
- 'झुंड' implies a cohesive group moving together (like a flock). 'भीड़' implies a chaotic, disorganized crowd of people (like at a railway station). 'भीड़' is always feminine, while 'झुंड' is masculine.
- झुंड (Jhund) vs. टोली (Toli)
- 'टोली' is specifically for a small group of people, often friends or workers, who have a common purpose. It has a positive, energetic vibe. 'बच्चों की टोली' sounds like a happy group of kids playing, whereas 'बच्चों का झुंड' sounds more like a mass of children.
होली पर हुड़दंगियों की एक टोली निकली। (On Holi, a troupe of revelers came out.)
For specific animals, Hindi sometimes uses specialized terms. For a 'pack' of wolves or dogs, 'झुंड' is standard, but some might use 'गिरोह' (Giroh) if they want to emphasize a criminal-like gang aspect. 'गिरोह' is usually reserved for gangs of thieves or dacoits. For a 'swarm' of bees, 'झुंड' is perfect, but you might also hear 'छत्ता' (Chatta) which specifically means the beehive itself, though sometimes used to imply the group.
- Specialized Terms
- रेवड़ (Revar): Specifically for sheep and goats. Used by shepherds.
दल (Dal): A formal 'team' or 'party' (like a political party or a military unit).
मंडली (Mandali): A group of musicians, singers, or people gathered for a religious purpose.
भजन मंडली मंदिर में गा रही है। (The devotional singing group is singing in the temple.)
In summary, 'झुंड' is your most reliable word for any animal group and a useful, slightly informal word for human groups acting as a collective unit. Knowing the alternatives like 'समूह', 'भीड़', and 'टोली' allows you to express the exact nature of the gathering you are describing.
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
In some dialects, 'झुंड' can also refer to a thicket of bushes or a dense cluster of trees, showing the word's origin in describing 'density'.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing 'jh' as a plain 'j' (like 'jund').
- Pronouncing 'nd' as a dental 'n' and 'd' like in 'and', rather than curling the tongue back.
- Making the 'u' sound too long (like 'jhoond').
難易度
Easy to recognize in text, often paired with animal names.
Requires knowledge of masculine gender agreement and oblique forms.
Pronunciation is key, especially the aspirated 'jh' and retroflex 'nd'.
Distinctive sound, usually easy to pick out in conversation.
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Collective Noun Verb Agreement
झुंड जा रहा है (The herd is going) - Singular verb for collective noun.
Masculine Gender Agreement
बड़ा झुंड (Big herd) - Adjective must be masculine.
Oblique Pluralization
झुंडों में (In the herds) - Changes to 'on' ending before postpositions.
Genitive 'Ka' Usage
पक्षियों का झुंड (Flock of birds) - 'Ka' agrees with 'jhund'.
Compound Verbs with Jhund
झुंड बना लेना (To form a herd/group).
レベル別の例文
यह एक बड़ा झुंड है।
This is a big herd.
'बड़ा' (big) is masculine to match 'झुंड'.
वहाँ हाथियों का झुंड है।
There is a herd of elephants.
'हाथियों का' (of elephants) uses the plural oblique form of हाथी.
पक्षियों का झुंड उड़ रहा है।
The flock of birds is flying.
The verb 'उड़ रहा है' is singular to agree with 'झुंड'.
झुंड में दस गायें हैं।
There are ten cows in the herd.
'झुंड में' uses the postposition 'में' (in).
क्या वह भेड़ों का झुंड है?
Is that a flock of sheep?
Simple question structure.
छोटा झुंड यहाँ है।
The small herd is here.
'छोटा' is the masculine singular adjective.
झुंड पानी पी रहा है।
The herd is drinking water.
Collective noun takes a singular verb.
मैंने एक झुंड देखा।
I saw a herd.
Past tense 'देखा' agrees with the masculine object 'झुंड'.
जंगल में बंदरों का झुंड खेल रहा था।
A troop of monkeys was playing in the forest.
'खेल रहा था' is past continuous singular masculine.
किसान अपने झुंड को घर ले गया।
The farmer took his herd home.
'अपने' is the reflexive possessive pronoun.
आकाश में बादलों का काला झुंड दिखा।
A dark cluster of clouds was seen in the sky.
'दिखा' is the simple past of 'दिखना' (to appear/be seen).
मधुमक्खियों का झुंड बहुत खतरनाक होता है।
A swarm of bees is very dangerous.
'होता है' expresses a general fact.
शेर को देखकर हिरणों का झुंड भाग गया।
Seeing the lion, the herd of deer ran away.
'भाग गया' is a compound verb meaning 'ran away'.
नदी के किनारे बकरियों का झुंड चर रहा है।
A flock of goats is grazing by the river.
'चर रहा है' (is grazing) is singular.
मेरे पास भेड़ों का एक बड़ा झुंड है।
I have a large flock of sheep.
'मेरे पास' indicates possession.
रात में कुत्तों का झुंड भौंक रहा था।
A pack of dogs was barking at night.
Locative 'रात में' (at night).
शहर की गलियों में आवारा कुत्तों का झुंड घूमता रहता है।
A pack of stray dogs keeps roaming in the city streets.
'घूमता रहता है' suggests a habitual action.
टिड्डियों के झुंड ने पूरी फसल बर्बाद कर दी।
The swarm of locusts destroyed the entire crop.
'ने' ergative marker used with the subject 'झुंड'.
लोग झुंड के झुंड मेला देखने पहुँच रहे थे।
People were reaching the fair in droves.
'झुंड के झुंड' is an idiomatic way to say 'in large numbers'.
हाथियों के झुंड ने गाँव की सीमा पार कर ली।
The herd of elephants crossed the village boundary.
'पार कर ली' is a compound verb.
पर्यटकों का झुंड गाइड की बातें ध्यान से सुन रहा था।
The group of tourists was listening to the guide carefully.
Shows 'झुंड' used for a group of people.
मछलियों का रंगीन झुंड पानी में तैर रहा है।
A colorful school of fish is swimming in the water.
'रंगीन' (colorful) modifies 'झुंड'.
जंगल में हमने हिरणों के कई झुंड देखे।
We saw several herds of deer in the forest.
Plural 'झुंड' in direct case remains same as singular.
बच्चों का झुंड मैदान में फुटबॉल खेल रहा है।
A bunch of kids is playing football in the field.
Informal use for people.
अकेले रहने के बजाय, ये जानवर झुंड में रहना पसंद करते हैं।
Instead of staying alone, these animals prefer to live in a herd.
'पसंद करते हैं' refers to 'जानवर' (plural), while 'झुंड में' is the adverbial phrase.
मीडिया कर्मियों का झुंड उस प्रसिद्ध अभिनेता के पीछे भाग रहा था।
A swarm of media personnel was running after that famous actor.
Metaphorical use for a chaotic group of people.
प्रवासी पक्षियों का झुंड हर साल हज़ारों मील का सफर तय करता है।
The flock of migratory birds covers a journey of thousands of miles every year.
'सफर तय करना' is a collocation for 'to cover a journey'.
जब पुलिस आई, तो प्रदर्शनकारियों का झुंड तितर-बितर हो गया।
When the police arrived, the group of protesters dispersed.
'तितर-बितर होना' is an idiom for 'to disperse/scatter'.
भेड़ियों का झुंड अपनी एकता के लिए जाना जाता है।
A pack of wolves is known for its unity.
Passive construction 'जाना जाता है' (is known).
वह लड़कों के एक झुंड के साथ बाज़ार में घूम रहा था।
He was roaming in the market with a bunch of boys.
Slightly informal/dismissive tone.
क्या आपने कभी रेगिस्तान में ऊँटों का झुंड देखा है?
Have you ever seen a herd of camels in the desert?
Perfect tense question.
झुंड की मानसिकता कभी-कभी व्यक्तिगत सोच को खत्म कर देती है।
Herd mentality sometimes destroys individual thinking.
'झुंड की मानसिकता' (herd mentality) is a common psychological term.
समाज के उपेक्षित वर्गों का यह झुंड अपनी पहचान की तलाश में है।
This group of neglected sections of society is in search of its identity.
Uses 'झुंड' to evoke a sense of a mass of people without individual power.
साहित्य में 'झुंड' का प्रयोग अक्सर भीड़ की अराजकता दर्शाने के लिए किया जाता है।
In literature, the use of 'jhund' is often done to depict the chaos of the crowd.
High-register literary analysis.
उसने अपने विचारों के झुंड को कागज़ पर उतारने की कोशिश की।
He tried to put the swarm of his thoughts onto paper.
Metaphorical use of 'झुंड' for abstract thoughts.
लोकतंत्र में, एक जागरूक नागरिक को झुंड का हिस्सा बनने से बचना चाहिए।
In a democracy, a conscious citizen should avoid becoming part of the herd.
Sociopolitical advice using metaphorical language.
हाथियों के झुंडों के बीच होने वाले संघर्ष पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र का हिस्सा हैं।
Conflicts occurring between elephant herds are part of the ecosystem.
Scientific/Ecological context using plural oblique 'झुंडों'.
महानगरीय जीवन में हम बस एक झुंड का हिस्सा बनकर रह जाते हैं।
In metropolitan life, we end up becoming just a part of a crowd.
Existential commentary.
टिड्डियों के इन विशाल झुंडों ने कृषि अर्थव्यवस्था को हिलाकर रख दिया।
These massive swarms of locusts shook the agricultural economy.
Economic impact description.
भेड़-चाल और झुंड वाली प्रवृत्ति समाज की प्रगति में बाधक है।
Sheep-walk (herd behavior) and herd tendency are obstacles to social progress.
'भेड़-चाल' is a synonym/collocation for herd behavior.
प्रकृति की इस जटिल संरचना में, झुंड केवल एक सुरक्षात्मक कवच नहीं, बल्कि एक संचार तंत्र भी है।
In this complex structure of nature, the herd is not just a protective shield, but also a communication system.
Advanced philosophical/scientific synthesis.
जब चेतना लुप्त होती है, तब मनुष्य केवल एक झुंड का अंश मात्र बनकर रह जाता है।
When consciousness vanishes, man remains merely a fragment of a herd.
Deep philosophical observation.
उत्तर-आधुनिक विमर्श में, 'झुंड' को अक्सर पहचान की राजनीति के संदर्भ में विश्लेषित किया जाता है।
In post-modern discourse, 'jhund' is often analyzed in the context of identity politics.
Academic/Theoretical register.
झुंड बुद्धि (Swarm Intelligence) के सिद्धांतों ने रोबोटिक्स के क्षेत्र में क्रांति ला दी है।
The principles of swarm intelligence have revolutionized the field of robotics.
Technical/Scientific terminology translation.
कवि ने बादलों के झुंड को विरही प्रेमी के संदेशवाहक के रूप में चित्रित किया है।
The poet has depicted the cluster of clouds as the messenger of a separated lover.
Literary/Poetic criticism.
राजनीतिक रैलियों में उमड़ने वाला यह झुंड अक्सर प्रायोजित होता है।
This crowd surging in political rallies is often sponsored.
Cynical political analysis.
पारिस्थितिकीय असंतुलन के कारण हाथियों के झुंडों का मानव बस्तियों की ओर पलायन बढ़ गया है।
Due to ecological imbalance, the migration of elephant herds toward human settlements has increased.
Formal environmental reporting.
अस्तित्ववाद की दृष्टि से, झुंड में खो जाना स्वयं को खो देने के समान है।
From an existentialist perspective, getting lost in the herd is equivalent to losing oneself.
Philosophical comparison.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— Separate from the herd. Used for someone who thinks differently.
वह हमेशा झुंड से अलग चलता है।
— To form a group. Often used for people gathering.
बच्चों ने मैदान में झुंड बना लिया।
— To follow the herd. Often implies lack of individual thought.
बिना सोचे झुंड के पीछे मत चलो।
よく混同される語
Bheed is specifically for a crowd of people and is feminine. Jhund is for animals and is masculine.
Guchha is for a bunch of inanimate things (keys, grapes). Jhund is for living beings.
Samooh is a more formal and organized 'group'. Jhund is more natural or chaotic.
慣用句と表現
— Pigs come in herds. A famous dialogue implying that weak people need a group, while the strong stand alone.
याद रखना, झुंड में तो सूअर आते हैं, शेर अकेला आता है।
Colloquial/Cinematic— To follow like sheep. Related to the concept of 'jhund'.
अपनी बुद्धि लगाओ, भेड़-चाल मत चलो।
Common— To surge in massive numbers.
स्टेडियम में दर्शकों के झुंड के झुंड उमड़ पड़े।
Journalistic— To get separated from the group. Often used for lost children or animals.
छोटा बच्चा झुंड से बिछड़ गया।
Neutral— Leader of the pack. Can be literal or metaphorical.
वह अपने झुंड का सरदार है।
Informal— To get lost in the crowd/herd. Losing individuality.
इस बड़े शहर में हर कोई झुंड में खो जाता है।
Literary— The voice of the collective. Can be powerful or noise.
कभी-कभी झुंड की आवाज़ सच को दबा देती है।
Political— To join the herd. Often used for conforming to social norms.
वह भी अंततः झुंड में शामिल हो गया।
Metaphorical— To herd or drive a group. Can imply manipulation.
नेता जनता के झुंड को हांक रहे थे।
Critical間違えやすい
Both mean a large group.
Bheed is feminine and for people. Jhund is masculine and primarily for animals.
बाज़ार की भीड़ (Crowd of market) vs हाथियों का झुंड (Herd of elephants).
Both can describe a group of people.
Toli is small, friendly, and purposeful. Jhund is large and often unorganized.
दोस्तों की टोली (Group of friends) vs लड़कों का झुंड (Bunch of boys).
Both mean a herd.
Revar is specific to sheep and goats in a rural context. Jhund is general.
भेड़ों का रेवड़ (Flock of sheep).
Both mean a group of people.
Jattha is usually for pilgrims or protesters with a specific goal.
यात्रियों का जत्था (Batch of pilgrims).
Both mean a group/pack.
Giroh is almost always negative (gang of criminals).
डाकुओं का ग़िरोह (Gang of dacoits).
文型パターン
यह [Animal] का झुंड है।
यह गायों का झुंड है।
[Animal] का झुंड [Action] रहा है।
पक्षियों का झुंड उड़ रहा है।
वहाँ [Animal] के झुंड के झुंड थे।
वहाँ टिड्डियों के झुंड के झुंड थे।
झुंड में रहने से [Benefit] होता है।
झुंड में रहने से सुरक्षा का अहसास होता है।
[Abstract Concept] का झुंड [Verb].
विचारों का झुंड मन को परेशान कर रहा है।
मैंने एक [Adjective] झुंड देखा।
मैंने एक बड़ा झुंड देखा।
झुंड [Postposition] [Verb].
झुंड ने खेत बर्बाद कर दिया।
झुंड वाली मानसिकता [Consequence].
झुंड वाली मानसिकता प्रगति को रोकती है।
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Very high in wildlife, rural, and descriptive contexts.
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हाथियों की झुंड
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हाथियों का झुंड
Because 'झुंड' is masculine, the possessive marker 'का' must be masculine, regardless of the gender of the animals.
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झुंड आ रही है
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झुंड आ रहा है
The verb must agree with the masculine noun 'झुंड'.
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चाबियों का झुंड
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चाबियों का गुच्छा
Use 'झुंड' for living beings and 'गुच्छा' for inanimate objects like keys.
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बाज़ार में झुंड था
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बाज़ार में भीड़ थी
While 'झुंड' can be used for people, 'भीड़' is the standard word for a crowd at a market.
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दो झुंडों जा रहे हैं
→
दो झुंड जा रहे हैं
Do not use the oblique form 'झुंडों' unless there is a postposition like 'में' or 'को'.
ヒント
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'झुंड' is masculine. This is the most common mistake for learners. It's 'बड़ा झुंड', not 'बड़ी झुंड'.
Universal Animal Term
If you forget the specific collective noun for an animal, 'झुंड' is almost always a safe and correct bet in Hindi.
Human Groups
When using 'झुंड' for people, use it to describe movement or lack of organization. For a professional group, stick to 'टीम' or 'समूह'.
Aspiration
Don't forget the 'h' in 'jh'. It's not 'jund', it's 'j-h-und'. The breath of air is important.
Repetition for Effect
Use 'झुंड के झुंड' in your writing to describe something overwhelming, like a massive migration or a huge protest.
Clouds
You can use 'झुंड' for clouds to describe a cluster, which adds a nice descriptive touch to your Hindi.
Movie Reference
Watch the movie 'Jhund' to see how the word is used in a modern social context in India.
Preposition Choice
Remember to use 'का' (masculine) because it links the animals to the masculine word 'झुंड'.
News Keywords
In news about farmers, listen for 'झुंड' in relation to 'टिड्डी' (locusts) or 'हाथी' (elephants).
Idiomatic Power
Using the 'lion vs herd' dialogue reference can make your Hindi sound very culturally aware in casual settings.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of a 'Jungle' and a 'Hund' (German for dog, though here think of a pack). A 'JH-UND' is a group you find in the JUNGLE.
視覚的連想
Imagine a massive 'J' shape made of many small elephants. The 'J' stands for Jhund, and the elephants are the herd.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to name five different types of 'झुंड' you might see in a day (e.g., birds, dogs, clouds, people, cars).
語源
Derived from Middle Indo-Aryan 'jhuṇḍa', likely having roots in Prakrit. It has been used in various forms across North Indian languages for centuries to denote a collection or gathering.
元の意味: A gathering, collection, or thicket.
Indo-Aryan文化的な背景
Avoid using 'झुंड' for people in formal settings as it can imply they are behaving like animals or lack individuality.
English speakers often use specific words (herd, flock, school, pack, swarm). Hindi speakers use 'झुंड' as a 'catch-all' word for almost all of these.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Wildlife / Zoo
- हाथियों का झुंड
- झुंड को खाना खिलाना
- झुंड की सुरक्षा
- जंगली जानवरों का झुंड
Rural Life
- भेड़ों का झुंड
- झुंड चराना
- खेत में झुंड घुसना
- गायों का बड़ा झुंड
Weather
- बादलों का झुंड
- काले बादलों का झुंड
- झुंड छा जाना
- बादलों का छोटा झुंड
Social Situations
- बच्चों का झुंड
- झुंड बनाकर खड़े होना
- झुंड में बातें करना
- दोस्तों का झुंड
News/Media
- प्रदर्शनकारियों का झुंड
- झुंड के झुंड आना
- झुंड की हिंसा
- मीडिया का झुंड
会話のきっかけ
"क्या आपने कभी जंगल में हाथियों का झुंड देखा है?"
"आपके शहर में आवारा कुत्तों का झुंड कहाँ रहता है?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि झुंड में रहना अकेले रहने से बेहतर है?"
"शाम को पक्षियों का झुंड देखना आपको कैसा लगता है?"
"क्या आपने 'झुंड' फिल्म देखी है?"
日記のテーマ
आज मैंने जानवरों का एक झुंड देखा, उसके बारे में लिखिए।
झुंड की मानसिकता (Herd Mentality) के बारे में आपके क्या विचार हैं?
अगर आप एक पक्षियों के झुंड का हिस्सा होते, तो आप कहाँ उड़कर जाते?
एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखिए जब आप एक बड़े झुंड (भीड़) में फँस गए थे।
झुंड में रहने के फायदे और नुकसान क्या हैं?
よくある質問
10 問It is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'बड़ा झुंड' (big herd) and 'झुंड आ रहा है' (the herd is coming).
Yes, but be careful. For people, it often implies a disorganized crowd or a 'mob'. It is informal. For formal groups, use 'समूह' (Samooh).
'झुंड' is mostly for animals (herd/flock) and is masculine. 'भीड़' is for humans (crowd) and is feminine. You would say 'हाथियों का झुंड' but 'लोगों की भीड़'.
You say 'पक्षियों का झुंड' (Pakshiyon ka jhund).
In the direct case, it stays 'झुंड'. In the oblique case (with prepositions), it becomes 'झुंडों'. Example: 'झुंडों में' (in the herds).
Yes, 'मछलियों का झुंड' is commonly used for a school of fish.
It means 'in huge numbers' or 'droves'. It is used to emphasize a very large quantity of animals or people arriving.
Yes, there is a movie titled 'Jhund' and it is used in many famous dialogues to contrast the 'herd' with the 'lion'.
No, for inanimate objects like keys or grapes, you use the word 'गुच्छा' (Guchha).
Very common. It is a CEFR A2 level word and is essential for basic Hindi communication about nature and society.
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Write a sentence about a herd of elephants in Hindi.
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Translate: 'A flock of birds is flying in the sky.'
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Write a sentence using the phrase 'झुंड के झुंड'.
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Describe why 'झुंड' is masculine in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Herd mentality is bad for society.'
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Write a sentence about a swarm of bees.
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Translate: 'The pack of wolves hunts at night.'
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Use 'झुंडों' in a sentence with a postposition.
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Write a dialogue fragment using the word 'झुंड'.
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Translate: 'A group of tourists is visiting the Taj Mahal.'
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Describe a cluster of clouds using 'झुंड'.
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Write a sentence about a group of children playing.
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Translate: 'The shepherd is taking the flock to the field.'
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Explain the difference between 'झुंड' and 'भीड़' in one Hindi sentence.
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Write a short story opening (3 sentences) using 'झुंड'.
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Translate: 'The swarm of locusts destroyed the crops.'
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Use 'झुंड' in a formal context about ecology.
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Write a sentence using 'झुंड' metaphorically for thoughts.
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Translate: 'The school of fish was colorful.'
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Write a sentence about a group of protesters.
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Say 'A big herd' in Hindi.
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Describe a flock of birds in the sky.
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Ask 'Is there a herd of elephants in the forest?'
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Talk about why animals live in herds (1-2 sentences).
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Explain the difference between 'झुंड' and 'भीड़' orally.
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Say 'A pack of dogs is barking at night.'
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Tell a friend to not follow the crowd using 'झुंड'.
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Describe a cluster of clouds you see.
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Say 'The school of fish is beautiful.'
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Ask 'Whose herd is this?'
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Express that a group of people is coming in droves.
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Describe a group of kids playing in the park.
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Say 'The herd is grazing grass.'
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Warn someone about a swarm of bees.
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Say 'He is the leader of the pack.'
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Ask 'Where did the herd go?'
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Say 'A group of monkeys is on the roof.'
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Explain herd mentality in one sentence.
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Say 'The herd is drinking water from the river.'
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Ask 'How many herds are there?'
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Listen to the sentence: 'हाथियों का झुंड जंगल में है।' What is in the forest?
Listen: 'पक्षियों का झुंड उड़ गया।' What did the birds do?
Listen: 'झुंड बहुत बड़ा था।' How was the herd?
Listen: 'चरवाहा झुंड को ले आया।' Who brought the herd?
Listen: 'मधुमक्खियों का झुंड पेड़ पर है।' Where is the swarm of bees?
Listen: 'झुंड में दस गायें हैं।' How many cows are in the herd?
Listen: 'शेर को देखकर झुंड भाग गया।' Why did the herd run away?
Listen: 'आकाश में बादलों का झुंड है।' What is in the sky?
Listen: 'मछलियों का झुंड तैर रहा है।' What is the school of fish doing?
Listen: 'झुंड का नेता मर गया।' Who died?
Listen: 'वह झुंड से अलग है।' Is he with the group?
Listen: 'झुंड के झुंड लोग आए।' How many people came?
Listen: 'रात में कुत्तों का झुंड भौंकता है।' When does the pack of dogs bark?
Listen: 'झुंड ने फसल बर्बाद कर दी।' What did the herd destroy?
Listen: 'पर्यटकों का झुंड ताजमहल गया।' Where did the group of tourists go?
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Summary
The word 'झुंड' is essential for describing groups of animals in Hindi. Remember it is masculine ('बड़ा झुंड') and that it usually takes a singular verb ('झुंड जा रहा है'). Example: हाथियों का झुंड नदी में नहा रहा है (The herd of elephants is bathing in the river).
- झुंड means herd, flock, or swarm.
- It is a masculine collective noun.
- Commonly used for animals (elephants, birds, sheep).
- Can be used for people, often implying a mob or unorganized group.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'झुंड' is masculine. This is the most common mistake for learners. It's 'बड़ा झुंड', not 'बड़ी झुंड'.
Universal Animal Term
If you forget the specific collective noun for an animal, 'झुंड' is almost always a safe and correct bet in Hindi.
Human Groups
When using 'झुंड' for people, use it to describe movement or lack of organization. For a professional group, stick to 'टीम' or 'समूह'.
Aspiration
Don't forget the 'h' in 'jh'. It's not 'jund', it's 'j-h-und'. The breath of air is important.
関連コンテンツ
natureの関連語
आच्छादित करना
B2覆うこと。何かの周りや上に広がること。
आघात करना
B2強く打つ、または一撃を加える。
आहार श्रृंखला
B2Food chain; a hierarchical series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.
आहिस्ता
B2At a slow pace or speed; slowly.
आकस्मिक रूप से
B2偶然に、または意図せずに。不意に、あるいは突然に。
आकाश
A1空
आकाशगंगा
B2重力によって結びついた、数百万から数十億の星とガス、塵のシステム。銀河。
आकाशगंगा का
B2Relating to a galaxy or galaxies; galactic.
आकाशीय
B2空や宇宙に関するもの。天体の。
आकाशीय बिजली
B2通常、雷雨の間に空で発生する稲妻。