At the A1 level, you can think of 'Khaufnaak' as a big word for 'very scary'. You might not use it often, but you will hear it in movies. Imagine a big monster or a dark night—that is 'khaufnaak'. It is like saying 'super scary'.
For A2 learners, 'Khaufnaak' is an adjective you use to describe something that makes you feel a lot of fear. You can use it to talk about a bad dream ('khaufnaak sapna') or a scary movie. It is stronger than 'daraavna'. Remember, it doesn't change if the thing is a boy or a girl word.
At B1, you should start using 'Khaufnaak' to describe serious events. It is common in news stories about accidents or storms. You should understand that this word comes from 'Khauf' (fear). It helps you express a deeper level of horror than basic words. You can use it in writing to make your stories more descriptive.
At the B2 level, you should be able to distinguish between 'Khaufnaak', 'Bhayanak', and 'Daraavna'. You understand that 'Khaufnaak' has a Persian root and carries a certain aesthetic weight in Hindustani. You can use it to describe atmosphere, like a 'khaufnaak sannata' (terrifying silence). You are also aware of its use in journalism to convey shock.
C1 learners use 'Khaufnaak' with precision. You recognize its evocative power in literature and can use it to describe abstract horrifying concepts, such as a 'khaufnaak sach' (a terrifying truth). You understand the cultural nuances and the specific 'rasa' (emotion) it evokes in the audience. Your pronunciation of the 'Kh' sound is perfect.
At C2, 'Khaufnaak' is part of a wide repertoire of synonyms for dread. You can analyze its usage in classical poetry versus modern news media. You use it effortlessly in complex sentence structures and understand its historical journey into the Hindi language. You might even use it ironically or for stylistic emphasis in high-level discourse.

खौफ़नाक 30秒で

  • Khaufnaak means terrifying or horrifying.
  • It comes from the Persian word 'Khauf' (fear).
  • It is an adjective that stays the same for all genders.
  • Commonly used in news, horror movies, and serious stories.

The Hindi word खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak) is a powerful adjective that translates to 'terrifying', 'dreadful', or 'horrifying'. It is a loanword from Persian, combining 'Khauf' (fear) with the suffix '-naak' (full of/characterized by). While Hindi has several words for 'scary', khaufnaak carries a specific weight—it suggests a level of fear that is visceral, chilling, and often associated with something truly dark or tragic. It is not just a jump-scare; it is the kind of fear that lingers in the bones.

Semantic Nuance
Unlike 'Daraavna' (scary), which a child might use for a spider, 'Khaufnaak' is used by adults to describe a 'khaufnaak haadsa' (a horrifying accident) or a 'khaufnaak manzar' (a terrifying sight). It implies intensity and gravity.

कल रात मैंने एक खौफ़नाक सपना देखा जिसने मुझे पूरी रात सोने नहीं दिया। (Last night I saw a terrifying dream that didn't let me sleep all night.)

In modern Hindi, you will encounter this word frequently in news headlines, crime reporting, and suspense literature. It sets a somber and serious tone. When a news anchor describes a crime as khaufnaak, they are signaling to the audience that the details are particularly gruesome or shocking. It is also a favorite in the world of Bollywood horror and thrillers, often appearing in movie titles or promotional taglines to promise a high-intensity experience.

Register and Tone
It sits comfortably in both standard spoken Hindi and formal journalistic writing. It is less formal than the Sanskrit-derived 'Bhayanak' but more intense than 'Daraavna'.

वह मंज़र इतना खौफ़नाक था कि लोग अपनी आँखें बंद करने पर मजबूर हो गए। (That sight was so terrifying that people were forced to close their eyes.)

Culturally, the word invokes the 'Rudra' or 'Bhayanaka' rasa (emotions) in Indian aesthetics, though it belongs to the Perso-Arabic vocabulary layer of Hindustani. It connects with the listener's sense of mortality and the sublime terror of nature or human cruelty. Whether describing a stormy night in a remote village or a catastrophic natural disaster, khaufnaak provides the necessary linguistic weight to convey true dread.

Using खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak) correctly requires understanding its role as a qualitative adjective. It modifies nouns to describe their terrifying nature. Because it is an adjective, it usually precedes the noun it describes, or it follows a linking verb like 'tha' (was) or 'hai' (is).

Grammar Rule: Placement
Adjective + Noun: खौफ़नाक कहानी (Terrifying story).
Noun + Verb + Adjective: यह कहानी खौफ़नाक है (This story is terrifying).

जंगल के बीचों-बीच एक खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा छाया हुआ था। (A terrifying silence prevailed in the middle of the forest.)

One interesting aspect of khaufnaak is its versatility across genders and numbers. Unlike some Hindi adjectives (like 'achha' becoming 'achhi'), khaufnaak ends in a consonant and typically remains invariant. This makes it easier for learners to use without worrying about complex agreement rules.

फिल्म का विलेन बहुत ही खौफ़नाक दिखता है। (The villain of the film looks very terrifying.)

When describing events, khaufnaak is often paired with 'हादसा' (accident), 'मंज़र' (sight/scene), 'चेहरा' (face), or 'आवाज़' (voice). It is rarely used for abstract fears like 'fear of failure'; for that, 'डर' (fear) is preferred. Khaufnaak is reserved for things that have a physical or sensory presence that triggers dread.

To truly master खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak), you need to know where it lives in the real world. You won't hear it much in a lighthearted conversation about grocery shopping, but you will hear it in the following contexts:

1. News and Media
Headline: 'शहर में हुआ खौफ़नाक कत्ल' (Terrifying murder occurred in the city). News anchors use it to grab attention and emphasize the gravity of a situation.

आज की खौफ़नाक खबर सुनकर पूरा देश सन्न रह गया। (The whole country was stunned after hearing today's terrifying news.)

2. Literature and Storytelling
In Hindi pulp fiction or classic horror stories (like those by Ramsay Brothers or modern novelists), this word is a staple for building atmosphere.

In daily life, if someone is telling a ghost story or describing a narrow escape from a dangerous situation, they might say, 'वह पल बहुत खौफ़नाक था' (That moment was very terrifying). It adds a layer of drama and emotional truth to the narrative.

पुराने किले की दीवारें खौफ़नाक कहानियाँ सुनाती प्रतीत होती हैं। (The walls of the old fort seem to tell terrifying stories.)

Even intermediate learners can trip up when using खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak). Here are the most frequent pitfalls to avoid:

1. Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: 'मुझे खौफ़नाक लगता है' (I feel terrifying).
Correct: 'मुझे खौफ़ लगता है' (I feel fear) or 'यह खौफ़नाक है' (This is terrifying).
Explanation: 'Khauf' is the noun (fear), 'Khaufnaak' is the adjective (terrifying).

गलत: वह आदमी खौफ़ है। सही: वह आदमी खौफ़नाक है। (Incorrect: That man is fear. Correct: That man is terrifying.)

2. Overusing it for Minor Things
Calling a slightly difficult exam 'khaufnaak' sounds hyperbolic or sarcastic. It is better to use 'कठिन' (difficult) or 'डरावना' (scary) for minor stressors.

Another common error is pronunciation. The 'kh' (ख़) is a voiceless velar fricative, produced at the back of the throat (like the 'ch' in 'Bach'). Many learners pronounce it as a simple 'k', which loses the authentic Urdu/Persian flavor of the word. Practice the 'kh' sound to sound more like a native speaker.

Hindi is rich with synonyms for fear and terror. Choosing the right one depends on the context and the 'flavor' of the sentence.

Khaufnaak vs. Bhayanak
'Bhayanak' is the Sanskrit-derived equivalent. It is widely used in formal Hindi literature. 'Khaufnaak' is more common in Hindustani/Urdu-influenced speech. They are largely interchangeable but 'Khaufnaak' sounds slightly more 'gritty'.
Khaufnaak vs. Daraavna
'Daraavna' is the everyday word for 'scary'. A horror movie is 'daraavni', but a gruesome crime scene is 'khaufnaak'.

भूकंप का वह दृश्य बहुत भीषण और खौफ़नाक था। (That scene of the earthquake was very fierce and terrifying.)

Other alternatives include 'Vibhatsa' (disgustingly horrifying), 'Vikral' (formidable/terrifyingly huge), and 'Haulnaak' (very similar to khaufnaak, used in high Urdu literature). Using 'Khaufnaak' marks you as a speaker with a good grasp of the Perso-Arabic vocabulary that defines much of modern conversational Hindi.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The suffix '-naak' is used in many Hindi/Urdu words like 'Dardnaak' (painful), 'Sharmnaak' (shameful), and 'Khatarnaak' (dangerous).

発音ガイド

UK /kʰɔːf.nɑːk/
US /xoʊf.nɑːk/
Stress is on the first syllable 'Khauf'.
韻が合う語
नाक (Naak - Nose) पाक (Paak - Pure) खाक (Khaak - Dust) चाक (Chaak - Chalk/Wheel) ताक (Taak - Shelf) धमाक (Dhamaak - Thud) खौफ़ (Khauf - Fear) दर्दनाक (Dardnaak - Painful)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'Kh' as a simple 'K' (like 'Kaufnaak').
  • Pronouncing 'au' as 'ow' (like 'Khowfnaak').
  • Shortening the long 'aa' in 'naak'.
  • Adding an extra vowel sound between 'f' and 'n'.
  • Not using enough breath for the 'kh' sound.

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize in text once the 'kh' sound is known.

ライティング 4/5

Requires correct spelling of 'kh' (ख़) and 'f' (फ़).

スピーキング 4/5

The 'kh' sound can be tricky for English speakers.

リスニング 3/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to catch in audio.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

डर (Dar) साफ (Saaf) नाक (Naak) बहुत (Bahut) हादसा (Haadsa)

次に学ぶ

दहशत (Dehshat) भयानक (Bhayanak) खतरनाक (Khatarnaak) दर्दनाक (Dardnaak) शर्मनाक (Sharmnaak)

上級

विभत्स (Vibhatsa) खौफ़ज़दा (Khaufzada) आशंकित (Aashankit) विभीषिका (Vibheeshika) दिल दहलाने वाला (Dil dehlaane wala)

知っておくべき文法

Adjective Invariance

खौफ़नाक लड़का (Terrifying boy) / खौफ़नाक लड़की (Terrifying girl).

Persian Suffix -naak

दर्द + नाक = दर्दनाक (Painful).

Intensifiers

बेहद खौफ़नाक (Extremely terrifying).

Attributive vs Predicative

खौफ़नाक सपना (Attributive) vs सपना खौफ़नाक था (Predicative).

Nuance of 'Kh' Sound

ख़ (with dot) vs ख (without dot).

レベル別の例文

1

यह फिल्म बहुत खौफ़नाक है।

This movie is very terrifying.

Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb.

2

वहाँ एक खौफ़नाक कुत्ता है।

There is a terrifying dog there.

Adjective preceding the noun.

3

रात खौफ़नाक थी।

The night was terrifying.

Using the past tense of 'to be' (thi).

4

मुझे खौफ़नाक सपने आते हैं।

I get terrifying dreams.

Plural noun 'sapne' with the adjective.

5

वह चेहरा खौफ़नाक था।

That face was terrifying.

Demonstrative pronoun 'vah' used as 'that'.

6

क्या यह खौफ़नाक है?

Is this terrifying?

Interrogative sentence structure.

7

वह जगह खौफ़नाक नहीं है।

That place is not terrifying.

Negative sentence using 'nahin'.

8

देखो, वह खौफ़नाक मंज़र!

Look, that terrifying sight!

Imperative 'dekho' followed by an exclamation.

1

कल रात एक खौफ़नाक तूफान आया।

A terrifying storm came last night.

Adjective modifying 'toofan' (storm).

2

शेर की आवाज़ बहुत खौफ़नाक थी।

The lion's voice was very terrifying.

Possessive 'ki' connecting lion and voice.

3

उसने एक खौफ़नाक कहानी सुनाई।

He told a terrifying story.

Transitive verb 'sunayi' with an object.

4

अंधेरे कमरे में जाना खौफ़नाक लगता है।

Going into a dark room feels terrifying.

Gerund-like use of 'jaana' (going).

5

यह गुफा बहुत खौफ़नाक दिखती है।

This cave looks very terrifying.

Verb 'dikhti hai' (looks/appears).

6

मुझे वह खौफ़नाक आवाज़ फिर सुनाई दी।

I heard that terrifying sound again.

Adverb 'phir' (again) used for repetition.

7

पुराना घर खौफ़नाक लग रहा था।

The old house was looking terrifying.

Continuous past tense 'lag raha tha'.

8

उसके पास एक खौफ़नाक चाकू था।

He had a terrifying knife.

Possessive 'ke paas' structure.

1

समाचार में एक खौफ़नाक हादसे की खबर थी।

There was news of a terrifying accident in the news.

Compound noun phrase 'khaufnaak haadse'.

2

जंगल का सन्नाटा बहुत खौफ़नाक हो गया था।

The silence of the forest had become very terrifying.

Verb 'ho gaya tha' indicating a change in state.

3

उसकी आँखों में एक खौफ़नाक चमक थी।

There was a terrifying glint in his eyes.

Locative 'mein' indicating 'in'.

4

युद्ध के परिणाम खौफ़नाक हो सकते हैं।

The consequences of war can be terrifying.

Modal verb 'sakte hain' (can be).

5

फिल्म के अंत में एक खौफ़नाक मोड़ आया।

A terrifying twist came at the end of the film.

Temporal phrase 'ant mein' (at the end).

6

उसने खौफ़नाक तरीके से हँसना शुरू कर दिया।

He started laughing in a terrifying manner.

Adverbial phrase 'khaufnaak tareeke se'.

7

यह एक खौफ़नाक सच्चाई है जिसे हम अनदेखा नहीं कर सकते।

This is a terrifying truth that we cannot ignore.

Relative clause 'jise hum...'.

8

समुद्र की लहरें खौफ़नाक रूप ले रही थीं।

The sea waves were taking a terrifying form.

Idiomatic 'roop lena' (to take form).

1

अपराधी का चेहरा खौफ़नाक नकाब के पीछे छिपा था।

The criminal's face was hidden behind a terrifying mask.

Postposition 'ke peeche' (behind).

2

उस रात की खौफ़नाक यादें आज भी उसे सताती हैं।

The terrifying memories of that night still haunt him today.

Subject-verb agreement with plural 'yaadein'.

3

शहर की गलियों में एक खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा पसरा हुआ था।

A terrifying silence was spread in the city streets.

Perfective participle 'pasra hua' (spread).

4

लेखक ने युद्ध का बहुत ही खौफ़नाक चित्रण किया है।

The author has given a very terrifying depiction of the war.

Present perfect tense 'kiya hai'.

5

यह बीमारी कितनी खौफ़नाक हो सकती है, इसका अंदाजा किसी को नहीं था।

No one had any idea how terrifying this disease could be.

Complex sentence with 'itna/kitna' comparison.

6

पहाड़ों पर आई बाढ़ का मंज़र वाकई खौफ़नाक था।

The sight of the flood in the mountains was truly terrifying.

Adverb 'vaqai' (truly/actually).

7

उसने अपनी खौफ़नाक योजना के बारे में विस्तार से बताया।

He explained his terrifying plan in detail.

Postpositional phrase 'ke baare mein'.

8

खौफ़नाक परिस्थितियों में भी उसने हिम्मत नहीं हारी।

He didn't lose courage even in terrifying circumstances.

Concessive 'bhi' (even/also).

1

मानवता के इतिहास में यह सबसे खौफ़नाक दौर था।

This was the most terrifying era in the history of humanity.

Superlative 'sabse' (most).

2

उसकी खामोशी किसी खौफ़नाक तूफान के आने का संकेत थी।

His silence was a signal of an impending terrifying storm.

Metaphorical usage of 'khaufnaak'.

3

प्रदूषण के खौफ़नाक प्रभावों को अब और नजरअंदाज नहीं किया जा सकता।

The terrifying effects of pollution can no longer be ignored.

Passive voice 'kiya ja sakta'.

4

उपन्यास का नायक एक खौफ़नाक दुविधा में फँसा हुआ है।

The protagonist of the novel is trapped in a terrifying dilemma.

Abstract usage with 'duvidha' (dilemma).

5

उसने खौफ़नाक विवरणों के साथ अपनी आपबीती सुनाई।

He narrated his ordeal with terrifying details.

Instrumental 'ke saath' (with).

6

इस कानून के परिणाम समाज के लिए खौफ़नाक साबित हो सकते हैं।

The consequences of this law could prove terrifying for society.

Verb 'saabit hona' (to prove to be).

7

क्या तकनीक का यह विकास किसी खौफ़नाक भविष्य की ओर ले जा रहा है?

Is this development of technology leading towards some terrifying future?

Rhetorical question structure.

8

उसने अपने डर को एक खौफ़नाक कलाकृति में बदल दिया।

He transformed his fear into a terrifying piece of art.

Causative-like transformation 'badal diya'.

1

सत्ता का खौफ़नाक दुरुपयोग लोकतंत्र के लिए एक बड़ा खतरा है।

The terrifying misuse of power is a major threat to democracy.

Formal political vocabulary.

2

उसकी लेखनी में वास्तविकता का खौफ़नाक चेहरा उभर कर सामने आता है।

The terrifying face of reality emerges in his writing.

Complex phrasal verb 'ubhar kar saamne aana'.

3

ब्रह्मांड की विशालता कभी-कभी खौफ़नाक प्रतीत होती है।

The vastness of the universe sometimes appears terrifying.

Philosophical/Scientific register.

4

उसने मानव मन की खौफ़नाक गहराइयों का अन्वेषण किया है।

He has explored the terrifying depths of the human mind.

Metaphorical 'gehraai' (depths).

5

विनाशकारी हथियारों की दौड़ एक खौफ़नाक मोड़ पर पहुँच चुकी है।

The race for destructive weapons has reached a terrifying turning point.

Present perfect with 'chuki hai' (has already).

6

समाज में फैलती नफरत के खौफ़नाक मंज़र को देखकर रूह काँप उठती है।

Seeing the terrifying sight of spreading hatred in society, the soul trembles.

Participial phrase 'failti nafrat'.

7

अस्तित्ववाद की खौफ़नाक शून्यता उसे बेचैन कर रही थी।

The terrifying emptiness of existentialism was making him restless.

Abstract philosophical terminology.

8

उसकी आँखों में झाँकने पर एक खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा महसूस होता था।

Upon peering into his eyes, a terrifying silence was felt.

Infinitivus with 'par' (upon doing).

よく使う組み合わせ

खौफ़नाक मंज़र
खौफ़नाक हादसा
खौफ़नाक कहानी
खौफ़नाक सपना
खौफ़नाक आवाज़
खौफ़नाक चेहरा
खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा
खौफ़नाक मोड़
खौफ़नाक याद
खौफ़नाक इरादा

よく使うフレーズ

खौफ़नाक खबर

— Terrifying news. Used when reporting something shocking.

टीवी पर खौफ़नाक खबर चल रही है।

खौफ़नाक सच्चाई

— Terrifying truth. Used for harsh realities.

यह एक खौफ़नाक सच्चाई है।

खौफ़नाक अनुभव

— Terrifying experience. Used for personal ordeals.

वह मेरे लिए खौफ़नाक अनुभव था।

खौफ़नाक रूप

— Terrifying form. Used when something becomes scary.

तूफान ने खौफ़नाक रूप ले लिया।

खौफ़नाक तरीके से

— In a terrifying way. Used to describe actions.

वह खौफ़नाक तरीके से देख रहा था।

खौफ़नाक परिणाम

— Terrifying consequences. Used for warnings.

इसके खौफ़नाक परिणाम हो सकते हैं।

खौफ़नाक रात

— Terrifying night. Common in horror stories.

वह एक खौफ़नाक रात थी।

खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा

— Terrifying silence. Used for tension.

चारों ओर खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा था।

खौफ़नाक कत्ल

— Terrifying murder. Common in crime news.

शहर में एक खौफ़नाक कत्ल हुआ।

खौफ़नाक फिल्म

— Terrifying movie. Used for horror cinema.

मैंने कल एक खौफ़नाक फिल्म देखी।

よく混同される語

खौफ़नाक vs खौफ़ (Khauf)

Khauf is the noun 'fear'. Khaufnaak is the adjective 'terrifying'.

खौफ़नाक vs खतरनाक (Khatarnaak)

Khatarnaak means 'dangerous'. Something can be dangerous but not terrifying, or vice versa.

खौफ़नाक vs दर्दनाक (Dardnaak)

Dardnaak means 'painful'. Often used for sad accidents, whereas Khaufnaak is for scary ones.

慣用句と表現

"रूह काँप उठना"

— To be terrified to the soul. Often used after seeing something khaufnaak.

मंज़र इतना खौफ़नाक था कि रूह काँप उठी।

Literary
"पसीने छूट जाना"

— To break into a cold sweat due to fear.

खौफ़नाक फिल्म देखकर उसके पसीने छूट गए।

Common
"खून सूख जाना"

— Literal: For blood to dry up. Idiomatic: To be frozen with terror.

शेर को सामने देखकर उसका खून सूख गया।

Common
"पैरों तले जमीन खिसकना"

— To be shocked and terrified.

खौफ़नाक खबर सुनकर उसके पैरों तले जमीन खिसक गई।

Common
"सकते में आ जाना"

— To be stunned with fear or shock.

वह खौफ़नाक दृश्य देखकर सकते में आ गया।

Formal
"साँप सूँघ जाना"

— To become deathly quiet due to fear.

खौफ़नाक सन्नाटे में उसे साँप सूँघ गया।

Common
"दिल दहल जाना"

— For the heart to tremble with fear.

हादसे की खौफ़नाक तस्वीरें देखकर दिल दहल गया।

Literary
"चेहरे पर हवाइयाँ उड़ना"

— To look pale with terror.

खौफ़नाक मंज़र देखकर उसके चेहरे पर हवाइयाँ उड़ने लगीं।

Common
"मौत का तांडव"

— The dance of death. Used for catastrophic khaufnaak events.

युद्ध के मैदान में मौत का खौफ़नाक तांडव दिख रहा था।

Literary
"कलेजा मुँह को आना"

— To be extremely frightened.

खौफ़नाक आवाज़ सुनकर उसका कलेजा मुँह को आ गया।

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間違えやすい

खौफ़नाक vs भयानक (Bhayanak)

Both mean terrifying.

Bhayanak is Sanskrit-based, Khaufnaak is Persian-based. Bhayanak is slightly more formal.

भयानक हादसा vs खौफ़नाक हादसा.

खौफ़नाक vs डरावना (Daraavna)

Both mean scary.

Daraavna is for everyday small fears. Khaufnaak is for intense horror.

डरावना कुत्ता vs खौफ़नाक मंज़र.

खौफ़नाक vs खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak)

With Khaufzada.

Khaufnaak means 'causing fear'. Khaufzada means 'being afraid'.

वह मंज़र खौफ़नाक था। वह आदमी खौफ़ज़दा था।

खौफ़नाक vs भीषण (Bhishan)

Both imply intensity.

Bhishan is more about the scale/severity (a fierce fire). Khaufnaak is about the psychological terror.

भीषण गर्मी vs खौफ़नाक सपना.

खौफ़नाक vs अजीब (Ajeeb)

Sometimes scary things are weird.

Ajeeb means strange. Khaufnaak specifically means terrifying.

अजीब आवाज़ vs खौफ़नाक आवाज़.

文型パターン

A1

यह [Noun] खौफ़नाक है।

यह घर खौफ़नाक है।

A2

[Noun] बहुत खौफ़नाक था।

सपना बहुत खौफ़नाक था।

B1

मैंने एक खौफ़नाक [Noun] देखा।

मैंने एक खौफ़नाक मंज़र देखा।

B2

वह [Noun] खौफ़नाक लग रहा है।

वह चेहरा खौफ़नाक लग रहा है।

C1

[Noun] के खौफ़नाक परिणाम हो सकते हैं।

युद्ध के खौफ़नाक परिणाम हो सकते हैं।

C2

[Noun] का यह खौफ़नाक चेहरा डरावना है।

गरीबी का यह खौफ़नाक चेहरा डरावना है।

Mixed

इतना खौफ़नाक कि [Result]

इतना खौफ़नाक कि मैं डर गया।

Mixed

खौफ़नाक तरीके से [Verb]

खौफ़नाक तरीके से हँसना।

語族

名詞

खौफ़ (Khauf - Fear)
खौफ़नाकियत (Khaufnaakiyat - Terrifying nature - rare)

動詞

खौफ़ खाना (Khauf khaana - To be afraid)
खौफ़ दिलाना (Khauf dilaana - To terrify someone)

形容詞

खौफ़नाक (Khaufnaak - Terrifying)

関連

डर (Dar)
भय (Bhay)
दहशत (Dehshat)
आतंक (Aatank)
खतरा (Khatra)

使い方

frequency

High in media and entertainment, medium in daily talk.

よくある間違い
  • Mujhe khaufnaak lagta hai. Mujhe khauf lagta hai.

    You feel 'fear' (noun), you don't feel 'terrifying' (adjective).

  • Khaufnaaki ladki. Khaufnaak ladki.

    The adjective does not change for gender.

  • Kaufnaak (with a hard K). Khaufnaak (with a throaty Kh).

    The 'Kh' sound is essential for correct pronunciation.

  • Khaufnaak dukh. Dardnaak dukh.

    Use 'Dardnaak' for pain/sorrow and 'Khaufnaak' for terror.

  • Khaufnaak imtihan. Mushkil imtihan.

    Unless the exam was literally a horror movie, use 'mushkil' (difficult).

ヒント

Context Matters

Save 'Khaufnaak' for truly scary things. Using it for a small spider might sound funny to native speakers.

The Dot Matters

In Hindi script, the dot under 'K' (ख़) makes it the 'Kh' sound. Practice that friction in your throat.

Learn the Family

If you learn 'Khauf' (noun) and 'Khaufnaak' (adjective) together, you double your vocabulary instantly.

Descriptive Power

In essays, use 'Khaufnaak' instead of 'Daraavna' to show a higher level of Hindi proficiency.

News Watch

Watch Hindi news headlines about weather or crime; you will hear this word almost every day.

Dramatic Effect

Native speakers use this word when they want to be dramatic while telling a story.

No Gender Change

Don't try to change it to 'Khaufnaaki' for feminine nouns; it stays 'Khaufnaak'!

Versus Bhayanak

Use 'Bhayanak' in very formal Hindu contexts and 'Khaufnaak' in conversational or Urdu-influenced contexts.

Fearful Nose

Remember 'Khauf' (Fear) + 'Naak' (Nose). A 'Fearful Nose' is terrifying!

Tone of Voice

When you say 'Khaufnaak', let your voice reflect the fear. It adds to the meaning.

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記憶術

Think of 'Khauf' sounding like a 'Cough' in a dark room—it's scary! Add 'Naak' (which means nose in Hindi) and imagine a 'Scary Nose'—that's Khaufnaak!

視覚的連想

Imagine a dark, foggy forest with a glowing pair of eyes. That feeling of dread is 'Khaufnaak'.

Word Web

Fear Horror Terror Dread Scary Nightmare Accident Thriller

チャレンジ

Write three sentences about a horror movie you have seen, using the word 'Khaufnaak' at least twice.

語源

Derived from Persian 'Khauf-naak'. 'Khauf' means fear, and '-naak' is a suffix indicating 'full of' or 'characterized by'.

元の意味: Full of fear or causing fear.

Indo-European (via Persian/Urdu into Hindi).

文化的な背景

Be careful when using it to describe people; it can imply they look like monsters.

Similar to how English speakers use 'Horrifying' or 'Ghastly' to describe news events.

Khaufnaak (1998 Movie) Aahat (TV Show) Crime Patrol (TV Show dialogues)

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Horror Movies

  • खौफ़नाक फिल्म
  • खौफ़नाक आवाज़
  • खौफ़नाक चेहरा
  • खौफ़नाक सन्नाटा

News Reports

  • खौफ़नाक हादसा
  • खौफ़नाक कत्ल
  • खौफ़नाक खबर
  • खौफ़नाक मंज़र

Dreams/Nightmares

  • खौफ़नाक सपना
  • खौफ़नाक याद
  • खौफ़नाक अनुभव
  • खौफ़नाक डर

Nature/Weather

  • खौफ़नाक तूफान
  • खौफ़नाक बाढ़
  • खौफ़नाक रात
  • खौफ़नाक जंगल

Storytelling

  • खौफ़नाक कहानी
  • खौफ़नाक मोड़
  • खौफ़नाक किरदार
  • खौफ़नाक अंत

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आपने कभी कोई खौफ़नाक सपना देखा है? (Have you ever seen a terrifying dream?)"

"आपके हिसाब से सबसे खौफ़नाक फिल्म कौन सी है? (Which is the most terrifying movie according to you?)"

"क्या आपको अंधेरे से खौफ़नाक डर लगता है? (Do you feel a terrifying fear of the dark?)"

"उस खौफ़नाक हादसे के बारे में आपने सुना? (Did you hear about that terrifying accident?)"

"क्या आपको पुरानी इमारतें खौफ़नाक लगती हैं? (Do you find old buildings terrifying?)"

日記のテーマ

अपने जीवन के सबसे खौफ़नाक अनुभव के बारे में लिखिए। (Write about the most terrifying experience of your life.)

एक खौफ़नाक कहानी की शुरुआत कीजिए जो एक सुनसान घर से शुरू होती है। (Start a terrifying story that begins in a deserted house.)

क्या तकनीक भविष्य में खौफ़नाक साबित हो सकती है? अपने विचार लिखें। (Can technology prove terrifying in the future? Write your thoughts.)

एक खौफ़नाक मंज़र का वर्णन करें जिसे आपने किसी फिल्म या खबर में देखा हो। (Describe a terrifying sight you saw in a movie or news.)

डर और खौफ़नाक चीजों के प्रति हमारी रुचि क्यों होती है? (Why are we interested in fear and terrifying things?)

よくある質問

10 問

It is an invariant adjective, meaning it does not change its form based on gender or number. You can use it for both masculine and feminine nouns.

Yes, but usually only to describe their appearance as terrifying (like a villain) or their behavior. It is not a compliment.

Daraavna is a general word for 'scary' used in daily life. Khaufnaak is much stronger, meaning 'terrifying' or 'horrifying', and is used for more serious or intense situations.

It is used in formal journalism and literature, but it is also very common in neutral everyday conversation, especially when telling stories.

It is a voiceless velar fricative. Imagine you are clearing your throat gently while saying 'k'. It's the same sound as 'ch' in 'Bach'.

Yes, 'Khaufnaak haadsa' is a very common collocation in Hindi.

Common opposites are 'Suhavna' (pleasant) or 'Sukhad' (happy/pleasant).

Yes, very frequently! Many horror movie titles and dialogues use this word to create a sense of dread.

The noun is 'Khauf', which means 'fear'.

You could, but it would sound very dramatic or sarcastic. 'Kathin' (difficult) is usually better for tests.

自分をテスト 180 問

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Translate to Hindi: 'This is a terrifying story.'

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Write a sentence using 'Khaufnaak' and 'Sapna'.

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Translate to English: 'वह मंज़र बहुत खौफ़नाक था।'

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Translate to Hindi: 'The accident was horrifying.'

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Use 'Khaufnaak' to describe a storm.

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Translate to Hindi: 'A terrifying silence prevailed.'

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Write a sentence using 'Khaufnaak' in a news context.

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Translate to English: 'युद्ध की खौफ़नाक यादें।'

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Describe a movie villain using 'Khaufnaak'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'This is a terrifying truth.'

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Use 'Khaufnaak' in a sentence about technology.

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Translate to English: 'समुद्र की खौफ़नाक लहरें।'

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Write a dialogue fragment using 'Khaufnaak'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'The consequences are terrifying.'

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Use 'Khaufnaak' to describe a dark forest.

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Translate to Hindi: 'A terrifying turning point.'

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Translate to English: 'उसकी खौफ़नाक योजना।'

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Write about a 'terrifying face'.

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Translate to Hindi: 'Terrifying effects of pollution.'

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Use 'Khaufnaak' in a sentence about history.

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Pronounce 'Khaufnaak' correctly, focusing on the 'Kh' sound.

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Describe a scary movie you like using the word 'Khaufnaak'.

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Tell a 3-sentence story about a 'Khaufnaak Raat'.

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Explain the difference between 'Daraavna' and 'Khaufnaak'.

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Use 'Khaufnaak' in a news reporter's voice.

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What is the most 'Khaufnaak' thing you've seen? Answer in Hindi.

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Pronounce 'Khaufnaak Haadsa' fluently.

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Create a sentence about a terrifying monster.

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Use the word 'Khaufnaak' to describe a stormy sea.

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Discuss a 'Khaufnaak Sach' (Terrifying Truth) in today's world.

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Repeat: 'Yah manzar bahut khaufnaak hai.'

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Say 'Terrifying dreams' in Hindi.

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Describe a villain's face as 'Khaufnaak'.

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Explain why a forest might be 'Khaufnaak' at night.

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How would you tell someone a piece of news is 'Khaufnaak'?

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Pronounce the suffix '-naak' clearly in 'Khaufnaak'.

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Use 'Khaufnaak' in a sentence about a ghost.

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Describe a 'Khaufnaak Sannaata'.

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What makes a story 'Khaufnaak' for you?

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Say 'Khaufnaak' three times with increasing intensity.

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Listen to the word: [Audio: Khaufnaak]. What does it mean?

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Identify the adjective in the audio: 'Vah ek khaufnaak haadsa tha.'

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Does the speaker sound scared or happy?

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Which noun follows 'Khaufnaak' in the audio? [Audio: Khaufnaak Sannaata]

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How many words are in the phrase? [Audio: Bahut khaufnaak sapna]

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Listen and translate: 'Raat khaufnaak thi.'

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Identify the 'Kh' sound in the word list: [Kaam, Khaufnaak, Kaan].

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Is the word used for a person or an event? [Audio: Khaufnaak qatl]

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What is the intensity? [Audio: Sabse khaufnaak]

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Listen and identify the missing word: 'Yah ______ sach hai.'

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Listen to the tone: Is it a news anchor or a child?

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Which syllable is stressed? [Audio: Khauf-naak]

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Listen and translate: 'Khaufnaak chehra.'

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Identify the synonym used in the next sentence: 'Vah khaufnaak tha. Bhayanak tha.'

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Listen and write the word in Devanagari.

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