कब्जियत
कब्जियत 30秒で
- Kabziyat means constipation in Hindi and is a feminine noun.
- It is used with 'mujhe' (to me) and 'hai' (is) to express suffering.
- The word has Persian-Arabic roots and is common in medical and home settings.
- Remedies often include fiber-rich foods, water, and traditional Ayurvedic powders.
The Hindi word कब्जियत (Kabziyat) is a noun that translates directly to 'constipation' in English. While the user categorized it as an adjective, it functions primarily as a feminine noun in Hindi grammar. It describes a physiological condition where bowel movements are infrequent or difficult to pass. Understanding this word is crucial for navigating health-related conversations, visiting a doctor (vaidya or doctor), or even discussing dietary habits in a culture where digestive health is often a central topic of well-being. The term is derived from the Arabic root 'Qabd' (قَبْض), which signifies a 'grip', 'contraction', or 'seizure', reflecting the sensation of being 'held' or 'blocked' internally.
- Medical Context
- In a clinical setting, a doctor might ask, 'क्या आपको कब्जियत की शिकायत है?' (Do you have a complaint of constipation?). It is a formal yet common way to address the issue.
- Daily Conversation
- In households, elders often discuss 'kabziyat' in relation to 'pachan' (digestion). You might hear, 'ज्यादा तेल-मसाला मत खाओ, कब्जियत हो जाएगी' (Don't eat too much oil and spice, you will get constipated).
- Ayurvedic Influence
- Hindi speakers often associate kabziyat with an imbalance of 'Vata' (air element). Remedies like 'Triphala' or 'Churna' are frequently mentioned in the same breath as this word.
गलत खान-पान के कारण आजकल बच्चों में भी कब्जियत की समस्या बढ़ रही है। (Due to poor eating habits, the problem of constipation is increasing among children as well.)
The word carries a weight of discomfort. It is not a 'taboo' word in Indian culture to the same extent it might be in some Western circles; digestive health is discussed quite openly in Indian families because of the traditional focus on the gut as the center of health. When someone says they have 'kabziyat', they are expressing a genuine physical distress that requires attention, often through 'nuskhe' (home remedies) like warm milk or fiber-rich fruits like papaya.
लगातार कब्जियत रहने से शरीर में भारीपन महसूस होता है। (Persistent constipation causes a feeling of heaviness in the body.)
Culturally, advertisements for digestive aids (like 'Hajmola', 'Sat Isabgol', or 'Kayam Churna') have made 'kabziyat' a household term. It is often personified in marketing as a 'villain' that steals one's energy and appetite. Therefore, the word is ubiquitous—from the back of a newspaper's health column to a grandmother's kitchen advice. It is a C1 level word not because it is rare, but because it requires an understanding of how to use it within the complex structure of Hindi health terminology and its Persian-Arabic roots which distinguish it from the more Sanskritized 'vibandh' (विबंध), which is purely academic.
Using कब्जियत correctly involves understanding its role as a feminine noun. In Hindi, nouns like this are often paired with the auxiliary verbs 'होना' (to be/happen) or 'रहना' (to remain). You don't 'be' constipation; you 'have' it or it 'happens' to you. This is a subtle but vital distinction for English speakers who are used to using the adjective 'constipated'.
- Subject-Object Relationship
- The person suffering is usually the indirect object followed by the postposition 'को' (ko) or 'मुझे' (mujhe - to me). Example: 'मरीज को कब्जियत है' (The patient has constipation).
- Describing the Condition
- To describe the severity, use adjectives like 'पुरानी' (purani - old/chronic) or 'भयंकर' (bhayankar - severe). Example: 'उसे पुरानी कब्जियत की बीमारी है' (He has a chronic constipation illness).
यदि आप पर्याप्त पानी नहीं पीते, तो आपको कब्जियत हो सकती है। (If you do not drink enough water, you may get constipation.)
In more formal or literary contexts, 'कब्जियत' might be used to describe a state of stagnation, though this is rare. Its primary use remains medical. When constructing sentences, remember that since it is feminine, any accompanying adjectives or verbs must reflect that gender. For instance, 'बड़ी कब्जियत' (big/major constipation) or 'कब्जियत हुई' (constipation happened - feminine past tense).
इस चूर्ण का सेवन कब्जियत से तुरंत राहत दिलाता है। (Consuming this powder provides immediate relief from constipation.)
Advanced learners should note the difference between 'Kabziyat' and 'Pet saaf na hona' (stomach not being clean). The latter is a very common colloquial euphemism. If you are in a polite setting and don't want to use the medical term, you might say 'मेरा पेट साफ़ नहीं है' (My stomach is not clean). However, 'Kabziyat' is perfectly acceptable in all health-related discussions. It is also common to see it in the context of 'Karya-pranali' (functioning) of the body in health textbooks.
क्या कब्जियत के कारण सिरदर्द भी हो सकता है? (Can constipation also cause a headache?)
Finally, when discussing remedies, 'Kabziyat' is usually the 'target'. You seek 'mukti' (freedom), 'rahat' (relief), or 'nidan' (cure) from it. Sentences often follow the pattern: [Cause] + [Kabziyat] + [Verb]. For example: 'Maide के सेवन से कब्जियत होती है' (Consumption of refined flour causes constipation). Understanding these patterns allows a C1 learner to describe symptoms with the precision of a native speaker.
The word कब्जियत is a staple of Indian life, echoing through various layers of society. You will hear it most frequently in pharmacies, healthcare advertisements, and family dining tables. India's vast market for digestive health products ensures that the word is plastered on billboards and heard in every other television commercial break. Brands like 'Dabur', 'Zandu', and 'Patanjali' have built empires addressing this specific condition.
- In the Pharmacy (Chemist ki Dukan)
- A customer might walk in and say, 'भाई साहब, कब्जियत के लिए कोई अच्छी दवा देना' (Brother, give me a good medicine for constipation). The chemist might suggest a syrup or a churna.
- In Television Commercials
- Ads often start with a person looking frustrated in the morning, with a voiceover saying, 'क्या आप भी कब्जियत से परेशान हैं?' (Are you also troubled by constipation?).
रेडियो पर अक्सर कब्जियत के घरेलू नुस्खों के बारे में बताया जाता है। (Home remedies for constipation are often told on the radio.)
Beyond commercialism, the word is deeply embedded in the 'Dadi-Nani ke Nuskhe' (Grandmother's remedies) tradition. In many Indian homes, digestive issues are the first things addressed when someone feels unwell. If you have a pimple, a headache, or feel lethargic, a family member might ask if you are suffering from 'kabziyat', believing that a 'clean' stomach is the key to overall health. This holistic view makes the word more common than its English counterpart might be in casual conversation.
योग गुरु ने कब्जियत दूर करने के लिए पवनमुक्तासन की सलाह दी। (The Yoga Guru advised Pawanamuktasana to remove constipation.)
You will also find the word in literature and news reports, especially those focusing on lifestyle diseases. As India urbanizes and diets change to include more processed foods, 'kabziyat' is frequently cited in health columns as a 'lifestyle disorder' (jeevan-shaili rog). In Ayurvedic texts translated into modern Hindi, 'kabziyat' is described with great detail, linking it to various other ailments. Hearing the word in a spiritual or yoga discourse is also common, where 'shuddhi' (purification) of the body starts with the digestive tract.
अखबार के स्वास्थ्य कालम में कब्जियत के मनोवैज्ञानिक कारणों पर चर्चा की गई थी। (The newspaper's health column discussed the psychological causes of constipation.)
When learning कब्जियत, English speakers often stumble over two main areas: grammatical gender and the confusion between the noun and adjective forms. Because English uses 'constipated' as an adjective, learners often try to translate 'I am constipated' literally, which leads to errors.
- Mistaken Gender
- Learners often treat 'Kabziyat' as masculine. They might say 'बड़ा कब्जियत' (Bada Kabziyat) instead of 'बड़ी कब्जियत' (Badi Kabziyat). Always remember: nouns ending in '-iyat' (like insaniyat, khairiyat) are almost always feminine.
- Literal Translation of 'I am'
- Saying 'मैं कब्जियत हूँ' (Main kabziyat hoon) literally means 'I am constipation'. This is a funny mistake. The correct form is 'मुझे कब्जियत है' (To me, there is constipation).
गलत: वह कब्जियत है। (Wrong: He is constipation.)
सही: उसे कब्जियत है। (Right: He has constipation.)
Another common mistake is the spelling and pronunciation. The 'z' sound (ज़) in Kabziyat is often mispronounced as a 'j' (ज) sound by those who don't pay attention to the 'nukta' (the dot under the letter). While 'Kabjiyat' is understood, 'Kabziyat' is the sophisticated, correct pronunciation reflecting its Persian roots.
गलत: मुझे कब्ज़ा हो गया है। (Wrong: I have been occupied/seized.)
सही: मुझे कब्जियत हो गई है। (Right: I have developed constipation.)
Lastly, learners sometimes use 'Kabziyat' when they mean 'Apach' (indigestion) or 'Gas'. While related, they are distinct. 'Apach' is the inability to digest food, whereas 'Kabziyat' is specifically the difficulty in evacuation. Using the word too broadly can lead to the wrong treatment or medicine being suggested. In professional translation, ensure you don't use 'Kabziyat' as an adjective unless it's part of a compound phrase like 'Kabziyat-grast' (constipation-afflicted).
While कब्जियत is the most common term, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the register (formal, informal, or medical). Understanding these helps in refining your vocabulary and understanding different contexts.
- कब्ज़ (Kabz)
- This is the shortened, more colloquial version of Kabziyat. It is often used as a noun or part of a phrase. Example: 'Kabz की दवा' (Medicine for constipation).
- विबंध (Vibandh)
- This is the pure Sanskrit term. You will find it in Ayurvedic textbooks or very formal medical reports. It is rarely used in daily speech.
- कोष्ठबद्धता (Koshthabaddhata)
- Another high-level Sanskritized term meaning 'binding of the digestive tract'. It is very formal and academic.
आयुर्वेद में विबंध के उपचार के लिए कई जड़ी-बूटियाँ बताई गई हैं। (In Ayurveda, many herbs are mentioned for the treatment of Vibandh/constipation.)
For informal situations, people often use descriptive phrases instead of a single word. This is common to avoid being too graphic or to sound more natural. Phrases like 'पेट साफ़ न होना' (stomach not being clear) or 'हाजमा खराब होना' (digestion being bad) are frequent substitutes.
आजकल मेरा पेट साफ़ नहीं रहता, शायद यह कब्जियत के लक्षण हैं। (Lately my stomach doesn't stay clear, perhaps these are symptoms of constipation.)
In a clinical context, a doctor might use 'मलवरोध' (Mal-avrodh), which literally means 'obstruction of stool'. This is very specific and technical. As a C1 learner, you should be able to recognize these Sanskrit terms in reading, but stick to 'Kabziyat' or 'Kabz' in speaking to sound natural. Also, distinguish 'Kabziyat' from 'Marod' (stomach cramps) or 'Dast' (diarrhea), which are its opposites or related symptoms.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing 'z' as 'j' (Kabjiyat).
- Making the 'i' sound too short.
- Stress on the first syllable.
- Dropping the final 't' sound.
- Nasalizing the first vowel incorrectly.
レベル別の例文
मुझे कब्जियत है।
I have constipation.
Uses 'mujhe' (to me) + noun + 'hai' (is).
क्या आपको कब्जियत है?
Do you have constipation?
Simple question format.
यह कब्जियत की दवा है।
This is constipation medicine.
Uses 'ki' (of) because kabziyat is feminine.
कब्जियत अच्छी नहीं है।
Constipation is not good.
Simple adjective-noun agreement.
मुझे कब्जियत नहीं है।
I don't have constipation.
Negative sentence.
राम को कब्जियत है।
Ram has constipation.
Subject + 'ko' + noun.
कब्जियत से पेट दर्द होता है।
Constipation causes stomach pain.
Shows cause and effect.
पानी कब्जियत के लिए अच्छा है।
Water is good for constipation.
Use of 'ke liye' (for).
मुझे बहुत कब्जियत हो रही है।
I am having a lot of constipation.
Use of 'ho rahi hai' for an ongoing state.
क्या आपको पुरानी कब्जियत है?
Do you have chronic (old) constipation?
'Purani' agrees with feminine 'Kabziyat'.
फल खाने से कब्जियत दूर होती है।
Eating fruit removes constipation.
Verb 'door hona' (to be removed).
मुझे कल से कब्जियत है।
I have had constipation since yesterday.
Use of 'se' (since/from).
यह चूर्ण कब्जियत के लिए है।
This powder is for constipation.
Prepositional phrase.
उसे कब्जियत की शिकायत थी।
He had a complaint of constipation.
Past tense 'thi' (feminine).
ज्यादा चाय पीने से कब्जियत हो सकती है।
Drinking too much tea can cause constipation.
Modal 'sakti hai' (can).
मेरी कब्जियत अब ठीक है।
My constipation is fine now.
Possessive 'meri' (feminine).
अगर आप व्यायाम नहीं करेंगे, तो आपको कब्जियत हो सकती है।
If you do not exercise, you might get constipation.
Conditional 'Agar... toh' structure.
डॉक्टर ने कब्जियत के लिए कुछ दवाइयाँ लिखी हैं।
The doctor has prescribed some medicines for constipation.
Perfect tense 'likhi hain'.
बाहर का खाना खाने से अक्सर कब्जियत हो जाती है।
Eating outside food often results in constipation.
Use of 'ho jaati hai' for habitual action.
कब्जियत से राहत पाने के लिए गर्म पानी पिएं।
Drink warm water to get relief from constipation.
Infinitive 'paane ke liye' (to get).
क्या कब्जियत एक गंभीर समस्या है?
Is constipation a serious problem?
Interrogative sentence with adjective.
मेरी दादी कब्जियत के लिए घरेलू नुस्खे जानती हैं।
My grandmother knows home remedies for constipation.
Feminine agreement throughout.
उसे बचपन से ही कब्जियत की बीमारी है।
He has had the illness of constipation since childhood.
Compound noun phrase.
कब्जियत के कारण उसे भूख नहीं लगती।
Because of constipation, he doesn't feel hungry.
Use of 'ke kaaran' (because of).
लगातार कब्जियत रहने से बवासीर जैसी समस्याएँ हो सकती हैं।
Persistent constipation can lead to problems like hemorrhoids.
Participle 'rehne se' (due to remaining/staying).
फाइबर युक्त भोजन कब्जियत को रोकने में मदद करता है।
Fiber-rich food helps in preventing constipation.
Adjective 'yukht' (containing/rich in).
विज्ञापन में दावा किया गया है कि यह दवा कब्जियत को जड़ से मिटा देगी।
The advertisement claimed that this medicine will eradicate constipation from the root.
Complex sentence with 'ki' clause.
कब्जियत की वजह से वह आज दफ्तर नहीं जा सका।
He couldn't go to the office today because of constipation.
Use of 'vajah se' (due to/reason of).
डॉक्टर ने मरीज को कब्जियत से बचने के लिए तरल पदार्थ लेने की सलाह दी।
The doctor advised the patient to take fluids to avoid constipation.
Indirect speech and infinitive 'bachne ke liye'.
क्या मानसिक तनाव भी कब्जियत का एक कारण हो सकता है?
Can mental stress also be a cause of constipation?
Abstract noun usage.
आयुर्वेद में कब्जियत को कई रोगों की जड़ माना गया है।
In Ayurveda, constipation is considered the root of many diseases.
Passive construction 'maana gaya hai'.
कब्जियत के लक्षणों को नजरअंदाज नहीं करना चाहिए।
Symptoms of constipation should not be ignored.
Passive modal 'nahi karna chahiye'.
पुरानी कब्जियत शरीर के मेटाबॉलिज्म को बुरी तरह प्रभावित कर सकती है।
Chronic constipation can badly affect the body's metabolism.
Use of advanced vocabulary like 'prabhavit'.
कब्जियत की समस्या के समाधान के लिए जीवनशैली में बदलाव अनिवार्य है।
Lifestyle changes are mandatory for the solution of the constipation problem.
Formal register using 'anivarya' (mandatory).
चिकित्सकों के अनुसार, कब्जियत केवल एक शारीरिक नहीं बल्कि एक मनोवैज्ञानिक विकार भी हो सकता है।
According to doctors, constipation can be not just a physical but also a psychological disorder.
Complex 'keval nahi... balki' structure.
इस शोध पत्र में कब्जियत और आंतों के स्वास्थ्य के बीच संबंध का विश्लेषण किया गया है।
This research paper analyzes the relationship between constipation and gut health.
Academic passive voice.
कब्जियत से ग्रस्त रोगियों को अक्सर पेट में भारीपन और बेचैनी का अनुभव होता है।
Patients suffering from constipation often experience heaviness and restlessness in the stomach.
Compound adjective 'Kabziyat-grast'.
प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा में कब्जियत के उपचार हेतु उपवास और जल चिकित्सा का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
In naturopathy, fasting and water therapy are used for the treatment of constipation.
Formal preposition 'hetu' (for the purpose of).
शहरीकरण के साथ-साथ कब्जियत जैसी पाचन संबंधी बीमारियाँ महामारी का रूप ले रही हैं।
Along with urbanization, digestive diseases like constipation are taking the form of an epidemic.
Metaphorical use of 'mahamari'.
कब्जियत के निवारण हेतु बाजार में उपलब्ध विरेचकों का अत्यधिक प्रयोग हानिकारक हो सकता है।
Excessive use of laxatives available in the market for the prevention of constipation can be harmful.
Use of technical term 'virechak' (laxative).
कब्जियत की व्यापकता आधुनिक आहार विहार की विसंगतियों का प्रत्यक्ष प्रमाण है।
The prevalence of constipation is direct evidence of the anomalies in modern diet and lifestyle.
High-level Sanskritized vocabulary like 'visangatiyan' (anomalies).
साहित्यिक दृष्टिकोण से, कब्जियत कभी-कभी वैचारिक जड़ता के रूपक के रूप में प्रयुक्त होती है।
From a literary perspective, constipation is sometimes used as a metaphor for ideological stagnation.
Metaphorical and abstract usage.
आंतों के क्रमाकुंचन की गति में कमी ही मुख्य रूप से कब्जियत का भौतिक आधार है।
The reduction in the speed of intestinal peristalsis is primarily the physical basis of constipation.
Technical medical term 'kramakunchan' (peristalsis).
कब्जियत के उपचार में 'बस्ती' क्रिया के आयुर्वेदिक महत्व को नकारा नहीं जा सकता।
The Ayurvedic importance of the 'Basti' procedure in treating constipation cannot be denied.
Double negative 'nakara nahi ja sakta'.
प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य पदार्थों की प्रचुरता ने कब्जियत को एक वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य चुनौती बना दिया है।
The abundance of processed foods has made constipation a global health challenge.
Complex noun-heavy sentence structure.
कब्जियत के क्रोनिक मामलों में तंत्रिका तंत्र की भूमिका पर गहन शोध की आवश्यकता है।
In chronic cases of constipation, there is a need for intensive research on the role of the nervous system.
Use of 'gahan' (intensive/deep).
कब्जियत की समस्या का समाधान केवल औषधीय नहीं, अपितु समग्र स्वास्थ्य सुधार में निहित है।
The solution to the problem of constipation is not merely medicinal, but lies in holistic health improvement.
Formal conjunction 'apitu' (but/rather).
ऐतिहासिक रूप से, कब्जियत का वर्णन प्राचीन यूनानी और आयुर्वेदिक ग्रंथों में विस्तार से मिलता है।
Historically, descriptions of constipation are found in detail in ancient Unani and Ayurvedic texts.
Adverbial 'aitihasik roop se'.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— To become constipated. Used to describe the onset of the condition.
सफर में मुझे कब्जियत हो जाती है।
— Troubled by constipation. Common in ads and health talk.
क्या आप कब्जियत से परेशान हैं?
— To eradicate constipation. Used in a curative sense.
यह व्यायाम कब्जियत को मिटा देगा।
— Victim of constipation. Used for chronic sufferers.
वह सालों से कब्जियत का शिकार है।
— Constipation and gas. Often mentioned together as a pair of symptoms.
कब्जियत और गैस से पेट फूल जाता है।
— Freedom from constipation. Used in marketing and remedies.
कब्जियत से मुक्ति पाने का सरल तरीका।
— Home remedy for constipation. Very common phrase in Indian culture.
कब्जियत का सबसे अच्छा घरेलू उपाय पपीता है।
— Medicine for constipation. Standard pharmacy request.
डॉक्टर ने कब्जियत की दवा दी है।
— To feel constipated. Used to describe the sensation.
आज मुझे कब्जियत महसूस हो रही है।
慣用句と表現
— Stomach's lock not opening. A humorous/informal way to describe severe constipation.
तीन दिन हो गए, पेट का ताला ही नहीं खुल रहा।
Slang/Informal— Digestion being perfect. The opposite state of having constipation.
दवा के बाद उसका हाजमा दुरुस्त हो गया।
Neutral— To take root. Used when constipation becomes chronic.
उसकी कब्जियत ने शरीर में जड़ जमा ली है।
Metaphorical— Remaining heavy. Idiomatic for feeling the effects of constipation.
कब्जियत की वजह से पेट में भारीपन रहता है।
Common— If the stomach is clear, every disease is forgiven. A proverb emphasizing digestive health.
दादी कहती हैं, पेट साफ़ तो हर रोग माफ़।
Proverbial— The mill being jammed. Slang for constipation.
आज तो चक्की जाम है, कुछ हल्का ही खाऊंगा।
Informal Slang— Dryness in the intestines. Traditional way to describe the cause of constipation.
कब्जियत का मतलब है आंतों में खुश्की आना।
Traditional/Ayurvedic— Stomach being jammed. Very common informal expression.
बाहर का खाना खाकर पेट जाम हो गया है।
Informal— Not being cleared/opened. Used for incomplete evacuation.
पेट का खुलासा ठीक से नहीं होता।
Colloquial— Filth accumulating. Used to describe the result of constipation.
कब्जियत से शरीर में गंदगी जमा होने लगती है।
GeneralSummary
The word 'Kabziyat' is the standard Hindi term for constipation. Remember it is a feminine noun, and the correct way to express suffering is 'Mujhe kabziyat hai' (I have constipation). Example: 'Isabgol kabziyat mein faydemand hai' (Psyllium husk is beneficial in constipation).
- Kabziyat means constipation in Hindi and is a feminine noun.
- It is used with 'mujhe' (to me) and 'hai' (is) to express suffering.
- The word has Persian-Arabic roots and is common in medical and home settings.
- Remedies often include fiber-rich foods, water, and traditional Ayurvedic powders.
関連コンテンツ
healthの関連語
आंबुलेंस
C1病気や怪我をした人を病院へ運ぶために特別に装備された車両。
आहार संबंधी
C1食事や栄養に関する。
आहार विशेषज्ञ
B1A person who is an expert on diet and nutrition.
आहार योजना
B1A plan for what to eat; diet plan.
आईसीयू
B1Intensive Care Unit, a specialized hospital ward.
आकस्मिक
B1Sudden, accidental, emergency.
आँखों का डॉक्टर
A2眼科医。目の専門医。
आनुवंशिक इंजीनियरिंग
C1The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
आनुवंशिक परामर्श
C1遺伝性疾患の影響を受けている、またはそのリスクがある個人や家族に対する助言プロセス。
आनुवंशिक उत्परिवर्तन
C1遺伝子を構成するDNA配列の永続的な変化。