At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'ठंडा' means 'cold'. 'ठंडाना' is a bit advanced, but you can think of it as 'to make cold'. It is like when you put ice in your juice. You are 'cooling' the juice. In simple Hindi, people usually say 'ठंडा करना'. If you hear 'ठंडाना', just remember it is about making hot things cold so you can eat or drink them safely. Example: 'Cool the milk' -> 'Doodh thandao'. This level focuses on survival and basic needs.
At the A2 level, you begin to understand that Hindi verbs can change their shape. 'ठंडाना' is a transitive verb. This means it needs an object. You use it when you are talking about daily chores, like cooking. For example, if you are making tea and it is too hot, you need to 'cool' it. You might use a fan or ice. You can also use it for simple weather contexts, like how rain 'cools' the earth. You are starting to see the difference between 'the tea is cold' and 'I am cooling the tea'.
At the B1 level, you can use 'ठंडाना' in more varied situations. You might describe a process, like how a machine works or how a recipe is prepared. You also start to use it for emotions. If a friend is angry, you might try to 'cool' their anger. You understand the grammar better now, including how to use it in the past tense with 'ne'. For example: 'मैंने चाय को ठंडाया' (I cooled the tea). You are becoming comfortable with the causative nature of the verb.
At the B2 level, you recognize 'ठंडाना' as a more nuanced alternative to 'ठंडा करना'. You understand that it can sound regional or traditional. You can use it in storytelling to give your Hindi a more authentic feel. You are also aware of its use in specific trades, like metallurgy or traditional medicine (Ayurveda), where 'cooling' the body or a substance is a specific technical step. You can discuss the pros and cons of different cooling methods using this verb fluently.
At the C1 level, you appreciate the stylistic choice of using 'ठंडाना'. You might use it in formal writing or creative literature to evoke a specific mood. You understand its etymological roots and how it relates to other verbs in the same family. You can use it metaphorically to describe social or political situations—'cooling down' a heated debate or 'cooling' international relations. Your usage is precise, and you understand the subtle difference in 'tone' this word carries compared to its synonyms.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'ठंडाना'. You can identify its usage in various Hindi dialects and historical texts. You understand its role in the evolution of New Indo-Aryan languages from Sanskrit and Prakrit. You can use it in complex philosophical discussions about the 'cooling' of the soul or the senses. You are aware of its rarest idiomatic forms and can employ it with perfect register awareness, knowing exactly when it adds value and when a more modern term is required.

ठंडाना 30秒で

  • A transitive verb meaning 'to cool down' something else.
  • Commonly used for food, drinks, and calming emotions.
  • Derived from the adjective 'ठंडा' (cold) with the suffix '-आना'.
  • Often sounds more traditional or regional than 'ठंडा करना'.

The Hindi verb ठंडाना (thaṇḍānā) is a fascinating transitive verb that primarily means 'to cool down' or 'to make something cold.' While the more common compound verb ठंडा करना (thaṇḍā karnā) is used in everyday conversation, ठंडाना carries a specific morphological weight, often found in regional dialects, classical literature, or specific culinary contexts. In the Hindi language, verbs are often derived from adjectives; here, the adjective ठंडा (cold) is transformed into a causative-style transitive verb by adding the suffix '-आना'. This linguistic process implies an active agency in reducing temperature.

The Physical Act
In its most literal sense, it is used when someone takes a hot object—like a cup of tea, a bowl of soup, or even a piece of forged iron—and subjects it to a process that lowers its heat. For example, blowing on food or placing a bottle in ice can be described through this verb.

माँ ने गरम दूध को पंखे के नीचे रखकर ठंडाया। (Mother cooled the hot milk by placing it under the fan.)

The Metaphorical Cooling
Beyond thermodynamics, 'ठंडाना' is used to describe the soothing of emotions. If someone is boiling with rage (गुस्से में उबलना), another person might try to 'cool' their temper. In this context, it translates to 'to pacify' or 'to appease.'

Historically, this word appears in the works of Bhakti poets and medieval Hindi literature to describe the cooling effect of the moon or the soothing presence of a deity. In modern industrial settings, it might be used to describe the process of quenching metals. Understanding this word requires recognizing that it is an active process; you are the one doing the cooling. It is distinct from the intransitive ठंडाना (which in some dialects means 'to become cool', though standard Hindi uses 'ठंडा होना'). By mastering this verb, you bridge the gap between basic functional Hindi and a more nuanced, expressive vocabulary.

उसने अपनी उत्तेजना को ठंडाने के लिए गहरी साँस ली। (He took a deep breath to cool down his excitement.)

Register and Usage
It is rarely used in high-tech corporate meetings but is very common in households, traditional kitchens, and regional storytelling. It evokes a sense of manual effort—cooling something with one's own hands or breath.

Using ठंडाना correctly involves understanding its transitive nature. In Hindi grammar, a transitive verb (सकर्मक क्रिया) requires an object. You cannot just 'cool'; you must cool *something*. The sentence structure usually follows: Subject + Object + (Instrumental case) + Verb.

हलवाई ने चाशनी को ठंडाया। (The confectioner cooled the sugar syrup.)

In the example above, the 'syrup' (चाशनी) is the object being cooled. Notice the past tense ending '-आ'. If the object were feminine, the verb would change accordingly in some dialects, though as a derivative transitive, it often remains stable or follows the standard agreement rules of the 'ne' (ने) construction in the perfective aspect.

Imperative Usage
When giving commands, use 'ठंडाओ' (informal/neutral) or 'ठंडाइए' (formal). For instance, 'इसे जल्दी ठंडाओ!' (Cool this quickly!).

You can also use it in the continuous sense: 'वह पानी ठंडा रहा है' (He is cooling the water). However, in modern Standard Hindi, you are more likely to hear 'वह पानी ठंडा कर रहा है'. The use of 'ठंडाना' specifically highlights a more integrated action, almost as if the cooling is a specialized skill or a natural process being guided. It is particularly effective in describing the tempering of steel in a blacksmith's shop or the settling of a heated argument between friends.

लोहार ने लोहे को पानी में डालकर ठंडाया। (The blacksmith cooled the iron by putting it in water.)

Negative Constructions
To say someone failed to cool something, use 'नहीं' before the verb: 'वह अपना गुस्सा नहीं ठंडा सका' (He could not cool his anger).

If you are walking through the streets of Lucknow, Varanasi, or rural Madhya Pradesh, you are far more likely to hear ठंडाना than in a corporate office in Gurgaon. It is a word of the 'earth'—deeply rooted in the domestic and artisanal life of India.

The Kitchen (Rasoi)
Grandmothers often use this word when instructing grandchildren to wait for food. 'सब्जी को थोड़ा ठंडाने दो' (Let the vegetable cool a bit)—though here it's used intransitively, the transitive 'ठंडाओ' is used when asking someone to fan the food.

चाय को तश्तरी में डालकर ठंडाओ। (Cool the tea by pouring it into the saucer.)

In Hindi cinema (Bollywood), especially in movies set in rural India or historical periods, 'ठंडाना' is used to add flavor to the dialogue. It sounds more 'theatrical' and 'traditional' than the clinical 'ठंडा करना'. You might hear a character say they need to 'cool' their horse after a long ride or 'cool' their heels after a long journey.

Literary enthusiasts will find this word in the short stories of Premchand or the poetry of Nirala. It captures the essence of the Indian summer—the desperate need to cool things down, whether it's the floor of a courtyard by sprinkling water or a heated debate in a village panchayat. It is a word that suggests relief and the restoration of balance.

The most frequent error learners make with ठंडाना is confusing it with the intransitive state. In English, 'cool' can be both 'The tea is cooling' (intransitive) and 'I am cooling the tea' (transitive). In Hindi, these are distinct.

Transitive vs. Intransitive
Mistake: 'चाय ठंडा रही है' (The tea is cooling - Incorrect usage of transitive form). Correct: 'चाय ठंडी हो रही है' (The tea is becoming cold). Use 'ठंडाना' only when there is an agent performing the action.

Wrong: वह ठंडाया। (He cooled - incomplete). Right: उसने दूध ठंडाया। (He cooled the milk.)

Another mistake is overusing it in formal or modern contexts. If you are writing a scientific paper in Hindi about refrigeration, 'ठंडाना' might sound too colloquial or archaic. In such cases, 'शीतलन' (cooling/refrigeration) or 'तापमान कम करना' (reducing temperature) is preferred. Learners also often struggle with the 'ne' (ने) particle in the past tense. Since 'ठंडाना' is transitive, you must use 'ने' with the subject in the past tense.

Lastly, avoid confusing it with 'ठिठुरना' (to shiver with cold) or 'ठिठकना' (to stop short). These sound somewhat similar to a beginner's ear but have entirely different meanings. 'ठंडाना' is about the *action* of reducing heat, not the *feeling* of being cold.

Hindi offers a rich palette of words to describe the process of cooling. Depending on the context, you might choose a different term than ठंडाना.

ठंडा करना (Thaṇḍā Karnā)
The most common alternative. It is versatile and used in all registers of Hindi. If you are unsure which word to use, this is your safest bet.
शीतल करना (Shītal Karnā)
A more formal, Sanskritized version. 'Sheetal' means cool/pleasant. This is used in literature, formal invitations, or to describe a refreshing breeze.
शांत करना (Shānt Karnā)
Used exclusively for the metaphorical cooling of anger, passion, or a person. You wouldn't use this for a cup of tea.

Comparison: 'पानी ठंडाओ' (Cool the water - direct/colloquial) vs. 'जल को शीतल करें' (Cool the water - formal/pure).

In technical contexts, you might encounter प्रशीतन (Prashītan) for refrigeration. In slang, people might simply say 'Chill मारना' (to chill/relax), which is an English loanword used frequently by the youth in urban India. However, 'ठंडाना' remains the most descriptive verb for the physical act of bringing something's temperature down in a traditional or domestic setting.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The root word 'stabdha' is also the ancestor of the English word 'stiff'. So, when you 'cool' something in Hindi, you are etymologically making it 'stiff'!

発音ガイド

UK /tʰən.ɖɑː.nɑː/
US /tʰən.dɑ.nɑ/
Primary stress is on the second syllable 'ḍā'.
韻が合う語
बनाना (banānā) सजाना (sajānā) जलाना (jalānā) पकाना (pakānā) हँसाना (hansānā) बचाना (bachānā) लगाना (lagānā) सुनाना (sunānā)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'th' as a hard 't' like 'tank'.
  • Ignoring the retroflex 'ḍ' and saying it like a soft dental 'd'.
  • Shortening the final 'ā' sound.

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize if you know 'Thanda', but the verbal ending might confuse beginners.

ライティング 4/5

Requires knowledge of transitive verb conjugation and the 'ne' particle.

スピーキング 3/5

Common in speech, but 'Thanda karna' is a more frequent fallback.

リスニング 3/5

Clearly audible, but sounds similar to other verbs ending in '-ana'.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

ठंडा पानी गरम करना दूध

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गरमाना शीतल तापमान जमाना पिघलना

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知っておくべき文法

Causative Verbs

ठंडा (Adj) -> ठंडाना (Transitive Verb).

Ergative Construction

मैंने (Subject + ne) दूध ठंडाया।

Imperative Mood

इसे ठंडाओ (Direct command).

Object Marking

दूध *को* ठंडाओ (Use of 'ko' for specific objects).

Conjunctive Participle

ठंडाकर पियो (Cool it and then drink).

レベル別の例文

1

पानी ठंडाओ।

Cool the water.

Simple imperative (informal).

2

दूध को ठंडाओ।

Cool the milk.

Object + postposition 'ko' + verb.

3

चाय ठंडाओ।

Cool the tea.

Direct object usage.

4

खाना ठंडाओ।

Cool the food.

Common household command.

5

इसे जल्दी ठंडाओ।

Cool this quickly.

Adverb 'jaldi' modifying the verb.

6

क्या मैं पानी ठंडाऊँ?

Should I cool the water?

First person subjunctive for permission.

7

माँ चाय ठंडा रही है।

Mother is cooling the tea.

Present continuous (colloquial form).

8

बर्फ से पानी ठंडाओ।

Cool the water with ice.

Instrumental 'se' (with/by).

1

पंखा चलाकर कमरा ठंडाओ।

Cool the room by turning on the fan.

Conjunctive participle 'chalakar'.

2

उसने शरबत को ठंडाया।

He cooled the syrup/drink.

Past tense with 'ne' particle.

3

हमें खाना ठंडाना चाहिए।

We should cool the food.

Modal verb 'chahie'.

4

वह पानी ठंडाना चाहता है।

He wants to cool the water.

Infinitive + 'chahta hai'.

5

क्या तुमने दूध ठंडाया?

Did you cool the milk?

Interrogative in past tense.

6

फल फ्रिज में रखकर ठंडाओ।

Cool the fruits by keeping them in the fridge.

Compound instruction.

7

गरम लोहे को ठंडाना मुश्किल है।

It is difficult to cool hot iron.

Infinitive as a subject.

8

बच्चे के लिए दूध ठंडाओ।

Cool the milk for the baby.

Benefactive 'ke liye'.

1

गुस्सा ठंडाने के लिए बाहर जाओ।

Go outside to cool your anger.

Metaphorical usage of the verb.

2

हलवाई ने गरम जलेबियों को ठंडाया।

The sweet-maker cooled the hot jalebis.

Specific professional context.

3

उसने बर्फ डालकर अपना माथा ठंडाया।

He cooled his forehead by putting ice.

Reflexive 'apna'.

4

बारिश ने धरती को ठंडाया है।

The rain has cooled the earth.

Present perfect tense.

5

क्या आप इस मशीन को ठंडा सकते हैं?

Can you cool this machine?

Ability with 'sakna'.

6

उसने अपनी उत्तेजना को ठंडाने की कोशिश की।

He tried to cool (calm) his excitement.

Compound verb 'koshish ki'.

7

दूध ठंडाने के बाद उसमें चीनी डालें।

Add sugar after cooling the milk.

Temporal 'ke baad'.

8

वे रात भर पानी ठंडाते रहे।

They kept cooling the water all night.

Continuative aspect 'te rahe'.

1

वैज्ञानिकों ने धातु को शून्य डिग्री तक ठंडाया।

Scientists cooled the metal to zero degrees.

Technical/Scientific context.

2

उसने अपनी भावनाओं को ठंडाना सीख लिया है।

He has learned to cool (control) his emotions.

Psychological usage.

3

विवाद को ठंडाने के लिए एक मध्यस्थ की ज़रूरत है।

A mediator is needed to cool (settle) the dispute.

Abstract noun 'vivad'.

4

इंजन को ठंडाने के लिए कूलेंट का प्रयोग करें।

Use coolant to cool the engine.

Formal instructional Hindi.

5

उसकी बातों ने मेरे मन की आग को ठंडाया।

His words cooled the fire in my heart (mind).

Poetic/Metaphorical.

6

क्या तुमने नई कार का टायर ठंडाया?

Did you cool the new car's tire?

Specific physical action.

7

भीड़ को ठंडाने के लिए पुलिस ने पानी की बौछार की।

The police used water cannons to cool (disperse) the crowd.

Collective noun 'bheed'.

8

तेल को ठंडाने के बाद ही डिब्बे में भरें।

Fill the container only after cooling the oil.

Restrictive 'hi' for emphasis.

1

कवि ने अपनी विरह-वेदना को कविता के माध्यम से ठंडाया।

The poet cooled his pain of separation through poetry.

High literary style.

2

कूटनीति का उद्देश्य अंतरराष्ट्रीय तनाव को ठंडाना है।

The goal of diplomacy is to cool international tensions.

Political register.

3

उन्होंने अपनी पुरानी दुश्मनी को ठंडाने का फैसला किया।

They decided to cool (put aside) their old enmity.

Complex abstract object.

4

ज्ञान की वर्षा ने अज्ञानता की तपिश को ठंडाया।

The rain of knowledge cooled the heat of ignorance.

Philosophical metaphor.

5

भट्टी से निकले कांच को धीरे-धीरे ठंडाना पड़ता है।

Glass from the furnace must be cooled slowly.

Necessity with 'padta hai'.

6

उसने अपने कलेजे को ठंडाने के लिए बदला लिया।

He took revenge to cool his heart (satisfy himself).

Idiomatic 'kaleje ko thandana'.

7

समय हर घाव की जलन को ठंडा देता है।

Time cools the burning of every wound.

Personification of time.

8

इस लेप का उपयोग त्वचा की जलन ठंडाने के लिए किया जाता है।

This ointment is used to cool skin irritation.

Passive voice 'kiya jata hai'.

1

योग के अभ्यास से साधक अपनी आंतरिक अग्नि को ठंडाता है।

Through yoga practice, the seeker cools his internal fire.

Spiritual/Esoteric context.

2

प्रलय की अग्नि को ठंडाने की सामर्थ्य केवल शिव में है।

Only Shiva has the power to cool the fire of apocalypse.

Mythological register.

3

इतिहासकारों ने इस दावे की गर्मी को तथ्यों से ठंडाया।

Historians cooled the heat of this claim with facts.

Academic/Critical usage.

4

उसने अपने अहंकार को ठंडाने के लिए मौन व्रत धारण किया।

He took a vow of silence to cool (subdue) his ego.

Ethical/Moral context.

5

वातावरण की भीषणता को ठंडाने के लिए वृक्षारोपण अनिवार्य है।

Tree plantation is essential to cool the severity of the environment.

Environmental discourse.

6

उसकी संगीत साधना ने श्रोताओं के अशांत मन को ठंडाया।

His musical practice cooled the restless minds of the listeners.

Aesthetic appreciation.

7

न्यायाधीश ने अपने तर्कों से वकीलों के आवेश को ठंडाया।

The judge cooled the lawyers' passion with his arguments.

Legal/Professional register.

8

परमाणु रिएक्टर को ठंडाने की प्रक्रिया अत्यंत जटिल है।

The process of cooling a nuclear reactor is extremely complex.

Advanced technical Hindi.

よく使う組み合わせ

चाय ठंडाना
गुस्सा ठंडाना
दूध ठंडाना
लोहा ठंडाना
मन ठंडाना
पानी ठंडाना
कमरा ठंडाना
आँखें ठंडाना
जोश ठंडाना
भट्टी ठंडाना

よく使うフレーズ

इसे थोड़ा ठंडाने दो

— Let this cool down a bit. Used when food is too hot.

सब्जी गरम है, इसे थोड़ा ठंडाने दो।

कलेजा ठंडाना

— To feel satisfied or appeased, often through revenge.

दुश्मन की हार देखकर मेरा कलेजा ठंडा गया।

खून ठंडाना

— To lose enthusiasm or become cowardly.

डर के मारे उसका खून ठंडा गया।

गुस्सा ठंडाना

— To calm someone's anger.

उसका गुस्सा ठंडाना मुश्किल है।

साँस ठंडाना

— To take a sigh of relief (less common).

खबर सुनकर उसने अपनी साँस ठंडाई।

चूल्हा ठंडाना

— To stop cooking or extinguishing the stove.

रात को चूल्हा ठंडाना पड़ता है।

पैर ठंडाना

— To rest after a long walk.

थोड़ी देर बैठकर पैर ठंडा लो।

नज़र ठंडाना

— To see something pleasant.

हरियाली देखकर नज़रें ठंडा लो।

गर्मी ठंडाना

— To reduce the heat of a place or situation.

बारिश ने मौसम की गर्मी ठंडाई।

दिमाग ठंडाना

— To think calmly.

पहले अपना दिमाग ठंडाओ, फिर बात करेंगे।

よく混同される語

ठंडाना vs ठंडा होना

Intransitive: to become cold on its own.

ठंडाना vs ठिठुरना

To shiver due to extreme cold.

ठंडाना vs ठहरना

To stop or stay, sounds similar but unrelated.

慣用句と表現

"कलेजा ठंडा होना/ठंडाना"

— To be deeply satisfied, especially after getting justice or revenge.

जब चोर पकड़ा गया, तब मालिक का कलेजा ठंडाया।

Informal/Emotional
"खून ठंडा होना"

— To lose passion, energy, or to be terrified.

बुढ़ापे में खून ठंडा जाता है।

Literary
"ठंडा पड़ना"

— To lose intensity or become quiet.

बहस अब ठंडी पड़ गई है।

Neutral
"मिट्टी ठंडी करना"

— To bury someone (euphemism for death).

बेचारे की मिट्टी ठंडी कर आए।

Sensitive/Archaic
"ठंडा करके खाना"

— To do something with patience.

हर काम ठंडा करके खाना चाहिए।

Colloquial
"आँखें ठंडी करना"

— To get pleasure from seeing something beautiful.

पहाड़ों को देखकर आँखें ठंडी हो गईं।

Poetic
"लोहा ठंडा होना"

— To lose an opportunity or for excitement to fade.

अब लोहा ठंडा हो गया है, अब क्या बात करनी।

Metaphorical
"ठंडी आह भरना"

— To sigh deeply in sorrow.

उसने एक ठंडी आह भरी।

Literary
"ठंडे बस्ते में डालना"

— To put something on hold or postpone indefinitely.

सरकार ने इस योजना को ठंडे बस्ते में डाल दिया।

Political/Formal
"ठंडे दिमाग से सोचना"

— To think calmly and rationally.

ठंडे दिमाग से सोचो, रास्ता मिल जाएगा।

Common

間違えやすい

ठंडाना vs ठंडा करना

They mean the same thing.

ठंडा करना is a compound verb (standard), ठंडाना is a single-word derivative (regional/literary).

दोनों का मतलब एक ही है।

ठंडाना vs शांत करना

Both used for emotions.

शांत करना is only for people/emotions; ठंडाना can be for objects too.

मैंने उसका गुस्सा शांत किया।

ठंडाना vs शीतल करना

Synonyms.

शीतल करना is much more formal and 'sweet' sounding.

हवा ने तन को शीतल किया।

ठंडाना vs बुझाना

Used for cooling thirst/fire.

बुझाना specifically means to extinguish.

उसने आग बुझाई।

ठंडाना vs जमाना

Related to cold.

जमाना means to freeze, which is extreme cooling.

उसने बर्फ जमाई।

文型パターン

A1

[Object] ठंडाओ।

पानी ठंडाओ।

A2

[Subject] ने [Object] ठंडाया।

उसने चाय ठंडाई।

B1

[Object] ठंडाने के लिए [Action] करें।

गुस्सा ठंडाने के लिए पानी पिएं।

B2

[Subject] [Object] ठंडा रहा है।

वह दूध ठंडा रहा है।

C1

[Abstract Object] को [Means] से ठंडाना।

तनाव को बातचीत से ठंडाना।

C2

[Agent] द्वारा [Object] को ठंडाया गया।

वैज्ञानिक द्वारा धातु को ठंडाया गया।

General

[Object] ठंडाने दो।

खाना ठंडाने दो।

Question

क्या मैं [Object] ठंडाऊँ?

क्या मैं सूप ठंडाऊँ?

語族

名詞

ठंड (Coldness/Winter)
ठंडक (Coolness)
ठिठुरन (Shivering)

動詞

ठंडाना (To cool - transitive)
ठंडा होना (To become cold - intransitive)
ठिठुरना (To shiver)

形容詞

ठंडा (Cold)
ठंडी (Cold - feminine)
शीतल (Cool/Pleasant)

関連

बर्फ (Ice)
शीत (Winter/Cold)
तापमान (Temperature)
गर्मी (Heat)
राहत (Relief)

使い方

frequency

Common in domestic settings, less common in formal technical writing.

よくある間違い
  • चाय ठंडा रही है। चाय ठंडी हो रही है।

    You used the transitive verb for an intransitive action. The tea cannot cool itself using 'ठंडाना'.

  • मैंने उसे ठंडाया। (meaning 'I made him shiver') मैंने उसे ठिठुराया।

    'ठंडाना' is to lower temperature, 'ठिठुराना' is to make someone shiver with cold.

  • वह गुस्सा ठंडाया। उसने गुस्सा ठंडाया।

    Transitive verbs in the past tense need the 'ne' particle with the subject.

  • पानी को ठंडाओ मत। (meaning 'Don't freeze the water') पानी को जमाओ मत।

    'ठंडाना' is just cooling; 'जमाना' is freezing.

  • Using 'ठंडाना' for a computer fan. Using 'कूलिंग' or 'ठंडा करना'.

    'ठंडाना' sounds a bit too traditional for modern electronics.

ヒント

The Transitive Rule

Always remember that 'ठंडाना' needs an object. You can't just 'thandana' without something being cooled.

The 'Kaleja' Idiom

Using 'कलेजा ठंडाना' shows a high level of cultural fluency. Use it when you feel a sense of deep satisfaction.

Retroflex Practice

The 'ḍ' in 'ठंडाना' is retroflex. Curl your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth for the best sound.

Kitchen Talk

This word is most at home in the kitchen. Use it when helping someone cook to sound like a native.

Word Pairs

Learn it alongside 'गरमाना' (to heat). They follow the same pattern of adjective -> verb.

Poetic Flair

In your writing, use 'ठंडाना' to give a rustic or old-world feel to your characters.

Suffix Spotting

Train your ears to hear the '-ana' suffix. It often indicates that the subject is causing a change in state.

Don't Overthink

If you forget 'ठंडाना', 'ठंडा करना' is always a 100% correct alternative.

Blowing Air

Associate the word with the sound of blowing air 'Phhh' to cool something. It helps link the action to the verb.

Passive Voice

In formal Hindi, you might see 'ठंडाया गया'. This means 'was cooled'.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'THunder' and 'DAna' (giving). You are 'giving' a 'thunderous' cooling to your hot tea.

視覚的連想

Imagine a giant blue fan blowing on a red-hot sun until it turns into a cool blue moon.

Word Web

Ice Fan Water Anger Relief Fridge Breeze Winter

チャレンジ

Try to use 'ठंडाना' instead of 'ठंडा करना' three times today when talking about food or drinks.

語源

Derived from the Hindi adjective 'ठंडा' (cold). The adjective itself comes from the Sanskrit word 'स्तब्ध' (stabdha), which means 'fixed', 'motionless', or 'numb', reflecting how cold things become rigid.

元の意味: To cause a state of motionlessness or stability through the removal of heat.

Indo-Aryan

文化的な背景

Be careful using 'ठंडा' for people; 'ठंडा आदमी' can sometimes imply someone is dull or lacks passion, though 'ठंडा दिमाग' is a compliment.

English speakers often use 'chill' or 'cool down' for both things and people. In Hindi, 'ठंडाना' is more literal and active.

Used in the poetry of Kabir to describe the cooling of worldly desires. Commonly found in North Indian folk songs about the monsoon. Appears in Premchand's 'Godaan' in domestic scenes.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Cooking

  • सब्जी ठंडाओ
  • तेल ठंडाना
  • दूध ठंडा करो
  • खीर ठंडाना

Arguments

  • गुस्सा ठंडाओ
  • मामला ठंडाना
  • बात ठंडाना
  • दिमाग ठंडाओ

Weather

  • कमरा ठंडाना
  • छत ठंडाना
  • पानी ठंडाना
  • हवा ठंडाना

Health

  • बुखार ठंडाना
  • जलन ठंडाना
  • घाव ठंडाना
  • सिर ठंडाना

Industry

  • लोहा ठंडाना
  • मशीन ठंडाना
  • इंजन ठंडाना
  • कोयला ठंडाना

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आप अपनी चाय को ठंडाना पसंद करेंगे?"

"गर्मी बहुत है, कमरा कैसे ठंडाया जाए?"

"गुस्से में भरे व्यक्ति को कैसे ठंडाना चाहिए?"

"क्या आपने कभी गरम लोहे को पानी में डालकर ठंडाया है?"

"सूप बहुत गरम है, क्या मैं इसे आपके लिए ठंडाऊँ?"

日記のテーマ

आज आपने अपने गुस्से को ठंडाने के लिए क्या किया?

एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपने किसी का मन ठंडाया हो।

गर्मी के दिनों में आप अपने घर को कैसे ठंडाते हैं?

क्या आपको लगता है कि समय हर घाव को ठंडा देता है? क्यों?

रसोई में काम करते समय ठंडाने की प्रक्रिया का महत्व क्या है?

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it is a valid transitive verb derived from the adjective 'ठंडा'. It is common in various Hindi dialects and literature.

Not really. For relaxing, use 'चिल करना' or 'आराम करना'. 'ठंडाना' is for the physical or metaphorical act of cooling something down.

Meaning-wise, they are identical. Stylistically, 'ठंडाना' is more traditional or regional, while 'ठंडा करना' is the standard modern form.

Yes, you can say 'बारिश ने मौसम ठंडाया' (The rain cooled the weather).

Yes, because it is transitive. Example: 'मैंने पानी ठंडाया' (I cooled the water).

It can, but 'ठंडा करना' or 'कूलिंग' is more common for technology.

In some dialects, yes, but 'बुझाना' is the standard word for fires.

It would be 'ठंडाई'. Example: 'उसने चाय ठंडाई' (He cooled the tea).

In Delhi, 'ठंडा करना' is more frequent, but 'ठंडाना' is understood by everyone.

You would usually say 'शरीर को ठंडा करना' or use the English 'cool down'.

自分をテスト 106 問

writing

Write a sentence in Hindi using 'ठंडाना' to cool down tea.

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writing

Translate: 'Cool the milk for the baby.'

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writing

Use 'ठंडाना' metaphorically in a sentence about anger.

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writing

Write a sentence using 'ठंडाना' in the continuous tense.

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writing

Translate: 'The rain cooled the earth.'

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writing

Write a formal command to cool a machine.

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speaking

Pronounce 'ठंडाना' correctly focusing on the retroflex 'ḍ'.

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speaking

Say 'Cool the water' in Hindi.

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listening

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'उसने अपना जोश ठंडाया।'

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