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दुर्गंधित

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दुर्गंधित

durgandhit 上位7,500

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At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn basic adjectives. 'Durgandhit' might be a bit advanced, but you can think of it as the opposite of 'good smell'. You should know that 'Gandh' means smell. If you see 'Dur' at the start, it means 'bad'. So, 'Durgandhit' is a 'bad-smelling' thing. You can use it to say 'The food is bad-smelling' (Khana durgandhit hai). It is a long word, so practice saying it slowly: Dur-gandh-it. Don't worry about using it in complex sentences yet; just recognize it as a word for a 'stinky' situation.

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As an A2 learner, you should begin to use 'Durgandhit' to describe your surroundings. You likely know the word 'Badbu' (stink), and 'Durgandhit' is its formal adjective cousin. You can use it to describe a room that hasn't been cleaned or old food. At this level, you should focus on the structure: [Noun] + [Durgandhit] + [Hai/Tha]. For example: 'Kamra durgandhit hai' (The room is foul-smelling). You should also learn its opposite, 'Sugandhit' (fragrant), which follows the same pattern. This helps you describe sensory experiences more accurately.

At the B1 level, you can start using 'Durgandhit' in more complex sentence structures, such as using it as an attributive adjective (placing it before the noun). You can say things like 'I don't want to go into that durgandhit gali (foul-smelling lane).' You should also understand that this word is more formal than 'badbudaar'. You might encounter it in simple Hindi news articles or short stories. You should be able to explain why something is durgandhit using 'kyunki' (because), such as 'The water is durgandhit because there is a lot of garbage in it.'

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For B2 learners, 'Durgandhit' should be a regular part of your formal vocabulary. You should be able to use it in discussions about the environment, pollution, and hygiene. You should also understand the nuance that 'Durgandhit' is a Tatsam word (derived directly from Sanskrit), which gives it a more serious and academic tone. You can use it to write reports or formal complaints. For instance, 'The industrial waste has made the local pond durgandhit.' You should also be comfortable using it with abstract nouns if used metaphorically in literature, though its primary use remains physical.

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At the C1 level, you should appreciate the stylistic choice of using 'Durgandhit' over other synonyms. You can use it to add descriptive depth to your writing. You should understand its use in medical, scientific, and legal contexts. For example, how a 'durgandhit' environment might be cited as a reason for a health hazard in a legal document. You should also be able to identify its roots and how the prefix 'Dur-' operates in other words like 'Durghatna' or 'Durgati', allowing you to expand your vocabulary through morphological understanding.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'Durgandhit'. You can use it in literary analysis, high-level journalism, or scientific research. You understand the subtle emotional and social connotations it carries—how it can imply neglect, decay, or even moral corruption in a metaphorical sense. You can fluidly switch between 'Durgandhit', 'Badbudaar', 'Sada-gala', and 'Ghinona' to match the exact register and tone of your discourse. You might even use it in creative writing to create a specific 'atmosphere' (Vaatavaran) for your readers.

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Durgandhit means foul-smelling or stinky in a formal Hindi register.
It is derived from Sanskrit 'Dur' (bad) and 'Gandh' (smell).
It is gender-neutral and acts as an adjective for nouns like air, food, or places.
Commonly found in news, literature, and formal reports regarding pollution or hygiene.

The Hindi word दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) is a sophisticated adjective used to describe something that possesses a foul, unpleasant, or offensive odor. To understand this word deeply, one must look at its Sanskrit roots. It is composed of the prefix 'Dur-' (meaning bad, difficult, or evil) and the noun 'Gandh' (meaning smell or odor), followed by the suffix '-it' which transforms the noun into an adjective. Therefore, etymologically, it literally translates to 'characterized by a bad smell.' While the common word for 'bad smell' in everyday Hindi is 'badbu', 'Durgandhit' is more formal and precise, often found in literature, news reports, and scientific descriptions.

Formal Usage: In official reports regarding environmental pollution or public health, you will see this word used to describe stagnant water or industrial waste. For example, 'The river water has become foul-smelling' would be 'नदी का जल दुर्गंधित हो गया है।'
Literary Context: Authors use this word to evoke a strong sensory reaction in the reader, often to depict decay, poverty, or neglected environments. It carries a heavier emotional weight than the colloquial alternatives.

बासी खाने की वजह से पूरी रसोई दुर्गंधित हो गई थी। (The entire kitchen had become foul-smelling because of the stale food.)

In social settings, the word is rarely used for people unless in a very clinical or harsh manner. It is most frequently applied to objects, environments, or substances. If a drain is overflowing, it is Durgandhit. If meat has gone bad, it is Durgandhit. The word implies a sense of repulsion and a need for cleaning or avoidance. Understanding this word helps a learner transition from basic 'street' Hindi to a more educated, descriptive register of the language.

शहर के बाहर एक दुर्गंधित नाला बहता है। (A foul-smelling drain flows outside the city.)

Environmental Science: Used to describe gases like Sulfur Dioxide or Ammonia in a textbook setting.

Using दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) correctly requires placing it as an adjective before the noun it modifies or as a predicate adjective after a linking verb. Because it is an adjective, it describes the quality of a person, place, or thing. In Hindi grammar, this specific adjective is relatively stable and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it describes, which is a relief for many learners. Whether the noun is masculine (like 'Kamra' - room) or feminine (like 'Hawa' - air), the word remains Durgandhit.

वहाँ की हवा बहुत दुर्गंधित थी। (The air there was very foul-smelling.)

When constructing sentences, you often pair it with intensifiers like 'bahut' (very) or 'atyant' (extremely) to emphasize the severity of the smell. It is also common to use it in the 'ho gaya' (became) construction to describe a change in state. For example, if milk spoils, it becomes Durgandhit. This usage highlights the transition from a fresh state to a decayed one.

As an Attributive Adjective: Placed directly before the noun: 'दुर्गंधित वातावरण' (foul-smelling environment).
As a Predicative Adjective: Placed after the noun with a verb: 'यह स्थान दुर्गंधित है' (This place is foul-smelling).

कूड़े के ढेर ने पूरे मोहल्ले को दुर्गंधित कर दिया है। (The pile of garbage has made the whole neighborhood foul-smelling.)

One important nuance is that Durgandhit is almost exclusively used for negative smells. You would never use it for a strong but pleasant smell, like a heavy perfume or a spice market, unless you personally found those smells offensive. It carries an inherent sense of 'badness'. Compared to 'Badbu' (which is a noun), 'Durgandhit' (the adjective) allows for more poetic and formal sentence structures. For instance, 'Badbu aa rahi hai' (A bad smell is coming) is common, but 'Vaatavaran durgandhit hai' (The atmosphere is foul-smelling) is more descriptive and sophisticated.

You will encounter the word दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) in several specific contexts in India and Hindi-speaking regions. First and foremost, it is a staple of Hindi news broadcasting and journalism. When reporters cover stories about urban waste management, industrial pollution in rivers like the Ganges or Yamuna, or the condition of public toilets, they frequently use Durgandhit to describe the environment. It provides a level of professional distance that colloquial words like 'ganda' (dirty) or 'badbu' (stink) lack.

समाचार: 'यमुना का पानी दुर्गंधित और काला हो गया है।' (News: 'The water of Yamuna has become foul-smelling and black.')

In the medical and health sectors, doctors or health inspectors might use this term in reports. A 'foul-smelling wound' or 'foul-smelling breath' would be documented using this adjective. It is also found in chemistry and biology textbooks in Hindi-medium schools to describe the properties of certain chemicals or biological processes like decomposition. For example, the smell of rotten eggs (Hydrogen Sulfide) is described as Durgandhit.

Public Service Announcements: Government notices regarding sanitation often warn against leaving garbage in the open as it makes the air 'Durgandhit'.
Classic Literature: Novels describing the darker side of city life or historical battlefields will use this word to paint a vivid, albeit unpleasant, picture.

In daily conversation, you might hear it from an educated speaker who is complaining about a specific situation with a bit of emphasis. If someone enters a room that hasn't been ventilated for weeks, they might exclaim about the 'Durgandhit' air to show their intense dislike. It is less likely to be heard in a casual street-side chat between friends, where 'badbu' would be the go-to word. However, if you are watching a high-quality Hindi web series or movie, particularly in the crime or realism genres, pay attention to how detectives or officials describe a crime scene—they will almost certainly use Durgandhit.

One of the most common mistakes learners make with दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) is confusing it with the noun 'Durgandh'. It is vital to remember that Durgandh is the 'bad smell' itself, while Durgandhit is the quality of 'being smelly'. You cannot say 'There is a Durgandhit here'; you must say 'There is a Durgandh here' or 'This place is Durgandhit'. This is a classic noun-versus-adjective error that can make your Hindi sound slightly 'off'.

गलत (Wrong): यहाँ बहुत दुर्गंधित है।
सही (Right): यहाँ बहुत दुर्गंध है।

Another mistake is using it in overly casual or intimate settings where it might sound too 'textbook' or robotic. If you are at home and the trash needs to be taken out, saying to your roommate, 'The bin has become Durgandhit,' might sound a bit strange. In that context, 'Badbu aa rahi hai' (It's stinking) is much more natural. Save Durgandhit for when you want to be descriptive, formal, or emphatic.

Spelling and Pronunciation: Learners often struggle with the 'reph' (the little hook above the 'ga'). It is pronounced 'Dur-gandh-it', not 'Dug-randh-it'. Misplacing that 'r' sound is a frequent error.
Gender Agreement Confusion: Some students try to change it to 'Durgandhiti' for feminine nouns. Do not do this! It remains 'Durgandhit' regardless of gender.

Lastly, be careful not to use it for 'tasteless' or 'bad' in a general sense. It is strictly related to the sense of smell. If a movie is bad, it is not Durgandhit. If a person is mean, they are not Durgandhit (unless they actually smell bad). Using sensory-specific adjectives for general disapproval is a common transfer error from English (like saying 'that situation stinks'), but in Hindi, Durgandhit stays in the realm of olfaction.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for smells, and while दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) is the formal standard, several other words can be used depending on the intensity and context. Understanding these nuances will make your Hindi much more expressive. The most common alternative is 'Badbudaar'. This is a Persian-derived word (Bad + Bu + Daar) and is the most natural word to use in everyday conversation. While Durgandhit sounds like 'malodorous,' Badbudaar sounds like 'stinky.'

बदबूदार (Badbudaar): Common, versatile, used for anything from socks to garbage. 'तुम्हारी जुराबें बदबूदार हैं' (Your socks are stinky).
सड़ा हुआ (Sada hua): Literally means 'rotten.' Use this when the smell is specifically due to organic decay, like fruit or meat.
अप्रिय (Apriya): Means 'unpleasant.' This is a broader term. A smell can be 'apriya' without being full-on 'durgandhit'.

For very intense, sharp smells that might not necessarily be 'bad' but are overwhelming (like strong chemicals or vinegar), the word 'Teekhi gandh' (sharp smell) is used. If you want to describe something that is so foul it makes you nauseous, you might use 'Ghinona' (disgusting), although that refers more to the feeling than just the smell.

तुलना:
1. यह कमरा दुर्गंधित है। (Formal/Scientific)
2. यह कमरा बदबूदार है। (Conversational/Natural)

In literary or poetic Hindi, you might find 'Kugandh' (bad smell), though it is rarer than Durgandh. On the flip side, always keep the antonyms in mind: 'Sugandhit' (fragrant) and 'Khushbudaar' (pleasant-smelling). Using these together in practice helps solidify the meaning of Durgandhit. For example, 'The flowers are sugandhit, but the garbage is durgandhit.' This contrast is the best way to master the word.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The prefix 'Dur-' is a cognate of the English prefix 'Dys-' (as in dysfunction), both coming from the Proto-Indo-European root '*dus-'.

発音ガイド

UK /d̪ʊɾ.ɡən.d̪ʱɪt̪/

US /dʊr.ɡʌn.d̪ɪt̪/

The primary stress is on the second syllable 'gandh'.

韻が合う語

सुगंधित (Sugandhit) संबोधित (Sambodhit) प्रवाहित (Pravahit) विवाहित (Vivahit) प्रकाशित (Prakashit) लज्जित (Lajjit) हर्षित (Harshit) चिंतित (Chintit)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'r' after 'g' (Dug-randhit) instead of before (Dur-gandhit).
Using an alveolar 'd' (like English 'dog') instead of dental 'd'.
Missing the aspiration on 'dh'.
Pronouncing the final 'it' as 'eat'.

難易度

読解 3/5

The Sanskrit conjuncts (rg, ndh) can be tricky for beginners.

ライティング 4/5

Correct placement of the 'reph' (r) is a common challenge.

スピーキング 3/5

Requires clear aspiration on the 'dh' sound.

リスニング 2/5

Easy to recognize once the 'Dur-' prefix is known.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

गंध बुरा हवा पानी साफ

次に学ぶ

सुगंधित प्रदूषण वातावरण सड़ना स्वच्छता

上級

दुर्गंधयुक्त निवारण उत्सर्जन अपशिष्ट विषाक्त

知っておくべき文法

Adjective placement

दुर्गंधित हवा (Adjective before Noun)

Predicate adjectives

हवा दुर्गंधित है (Adjective after Noun with 'to be')

Gender invariance in 'it' adjectives

दुर्गंधित कमरा (M), दुर्गंधित हवा (F)

Prefix 'Dur-' for negation/badness

Durgandh, Durghatna, Durbhagya

Intensifiers with adjectives

बहुत दुर्गंधित, अत्यंत दुर्गंधित

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यह खाना दुर्गंधित है।

This food is foul-smelling.

Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb structure.

वह कमरा दुर्गंधित था।

That room was foul-smelling.

Use of 'tha' for past tense.

पानी दुर्गंधित है।

The water is foul-smelling.

Water (Pani) is masculine in Hindi.

यहाँ दुर्गंधित हवा है।

There is foul-smelling air here.

Hawa (Air) is feminine, but the adjective doesn't change.

क्या यह दुर्गंधित है?

Is this foul-smelling?

Question formation with 'Kya'.

दूध दुर्गंधित हो गया।

The milk became foul-smelling.

'Ho gaya' indicates a change of state.

कूड़ा दुर्गंधित होता है।

Garbage is foul-smelling.

'Hota hai' expresses a general fact.

मेरी जुराबें दुर्गंधित नहीं हैं।

My socks are not foul-smelling.

Negative sentence using 'nahin'.

रसोई में कुछ दुर्गंधित है।

There is something foul-smelling in the kitchen.

Use of 'kuch' (something).

दुर्गंधित मोजे बाहर निकालो।

Take the foul-smelling socks out.

Imperative sentence.

यह नाला बहुत दुर्गंधित है।

This drain is very foul-smelling.

Use of 'bahut' as an intensifier.

बासी मछली दुर्गंधित हो जाती है।

Stale fish becomes foul-smelling.

Describing a process.

हमें दुर्गंधित जगह से दूर रहना चाहिए।

We should stay away from foul-smelling places.

Use of 'chahiye' (should).

क्या आपने दुर्गंधित हवा महसूस की?

Did you feel the foul-smelling air?

Past tense question with 'ne' (implied).

यह जूता दुर्गंधित क्यों है?

Why is this shoe foul-smelling?

Question word 'kyon'.

दुर्गंधित कूड़ेदान को साफ करो।

Clean the foul-smelling trash can.

Attributive use of adjective.

अस्पताल का वह कोना बहुत दुर्गंधित था।

That corner of the hospital was very foul-smelling.

Genitive 'ka' connecting hospital and corner.

जब फल सड़ जाते हैं, तो वे दुर्गंधित हो जाते हैं।

When fruits rot, they become foul-smelling.

Conditional 'jab... to' structure.

दुर्गंधित वातावरण में रहना मुश्किल है।

It is difficult to live in a foul-smelling environment.

Gerundial use of 'rahna' (to live).

मैंने अलमारी में एक दुर्गंधित कपड़ा पाया।

I found a foul-smelling cloth in the cupboard.

Transitive verb 'paya' with 'ne' (implied).

नदी का पानी इतना दुर्गंधित है कि कोई पी नहीं सकता।

The river water is so foul-smelling that no one can drink it.

'itna... ki' (so... that) structure.

सफाई न होने के कारण घर दुर्गंधित हो गया।

The house became foul-smelling due to lack of cleaning.

'ke kaaran' (due to) phrase.

वह दुर्गंधित गैस स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक है।

That foul-smelling gas is harmful to health.

Subject-adjective agreement.

क्या आप इस दुर्गंधित गंध को पहचान सकते हैं?

Can you identify this foul-smelling odor?

Use of 'sakna' (can).

औद्योगिक कचरे ने पूरी झील को दुर्गंधित कर दिया है।

Industrial waste has made the entire lake foul-smelling.

Perfective tense with 'ne' and 'kar diya'.

बिना वेंटिलेशन के बेसमेंट दुर्गंधित और नम हो गया।

Without ventilation, the basement became foul-smelling and damp.

'bina' (without) preposition.

डॉक्टर ने दुर्गंधित घाव की जाँच की।

The doctor examined the foul-smelling wound.

Medical context.

शहर के नालों की दुर्गंधित स्थिति चिंता का विषय है।

The foul-smelling condition of the city's drains is a matter of concern.

Complex noun phrase.

दुर्गंधित हवा के कारण बच्चों को सांस लेने में दिक्कत हो रही थी।

Children were having trouble breathing due to the foul-smelling air.

Continuous past tense.

हमें इस दुर्गंधित कूड़े का सही निस्तारण करना चाहिए।

We must ensure proper disposal of this foul-smelling waste.

Formal vocabulary like 'nistaaran'.

प्रयोगशाला में एक दुर्गंधित रासायनिक प्रतिक्रिया हुई।

A foul-smelling chemical reaction occurred in the lab.

Scientific context.

दुर्गंधित वस्तुओं को सीलबंद डिब्बों में रखना बेहतर है।

It is better to keep foul-smelling items in sealed containers.

Comparative 'behtar'.

महानगरों में कचरा प्रबंधन की विफलता ने कई क्षेत्रों को दुर्गंधित बना दिया है।

The failure of waste management in metropolises has made many areas foul-smelling.

High-level vocabulary (vifalta, prabandhan).

उपन्यासकार ने युद्ध के मैदान के दुर्गंधित दृश्य का जीवंत वर्णन किया।

The novelist gave a vivid description of the foul-smelling scene of the battlefield.

Literary context.

दुर्गंधित गैसों का उत्सर्जन पर्यावरण के लिए एक गंभीर खतरा है।

The emission of foul-smelling gases is a serious threat to the environment.

Formal scientific term 'utsarjan'.

उसने दुर्गंधित मलबे के नीचे दबे हुए सामान को खोजने का प्रयास किया।

He attempted to find the belongings buried under the foul-smelling debris.

Complex participial phrase.

प्रदूषण के कारण गंगा का जल न केवल काला बल्कि दुर्गंधित भी हो गया है।

Due to pollution, Ganga's water has become not only black but also foul-smelling.

'na keval... balki' (not only... but also).

दुर्गंधित सांस (Halitosis) सामाजिक आत्मविश्वास को प्रभावित कर सकती है।

Foul-smelling breath (Halitosis) can affect social confidence.

Medical/Psychological context.

सड़ते हुए जैविक पदार्थ दुर्गंधित अमोनिया छोड़ते हैं।

Rotting organic matter releases foul-smelling ammonia.

Technical description.

प्रशासन ने दुर्गंधित नालों की सफाई के लिए एक नई योजना शुरू की है।

The administration has started a new scheme for cleaning the foul-smelling drains.

Administrative Hindi.

मानवीय उपेक्षा के कारण यह ऐतिहासिक स्थल अब एक दुर्गंधित खंडहर मात्र रह गया है।

Due to human neglect, this historical site has now remained merely a foul-smelling ruin.

Sophisticated use of 'upeksha' and 'maatra'.

दुर्गंधित और दूषित वातावरण में पनपने वाली बीमारियाँ महामारी का रूप ले सकती हैं।

Diseases thriving in foul-smelling and contaminated environments can take the form of an epidemic.

Complex conditional/causal logic.

लेखक ने समाज की नैतिक गिरावट को दर्शाने के लिए 'दुर्गंधित शहर' का रूपक इस्तेमाल किया।

The author used the metaphor of a 'foul-smelling city' to depict the moral decline of society.

Metaphorical usage.

सल्फर के यौगिकों की दुर्गंधित प्रकृति उन्हें आसानी से पहचानने योग्य बनाती है।

The foul-smelling nature of sulfur compounds makes them easily identifiable.

Abstract noun 'prakriti'.

दुर्गंधित हवा का झोंका खिड़की से अंदर आया और पूरी सभा को विचलित कर दिया।

A gust of foul-smelling air came in through the window and distracted the entire assembly.

Narrative flow.

क्या दुर्गंधित उत्सर्जन को कम करने के लिए कोई प्रभावी तकनीक मौजूद है?

Is there any effective technology available to reduce foul-smelling emissions?

Inquiry in a technical/policy context.

इस क्षेत्र की दुर्गंधित मिट्टी यहाँ की पारिस्थितिकी में आए बदलाव का संकेत देती है।

The foul-smelling soil of this region indicates a change in the local ecology.

Ecological terminology.

दुर्गंधित मलबे के ढेर ने बचाव कार्यों में भारी बाधा उत्पन्न की।

The pile of foul-smelling debris created a huge obstacle in the rescue operations.

Formal 'utpann ki'.

よく使う組み合わせ

दुर्गंधित हवा

दुर्गंधित पानी

दुर्गंधित वातावरण

दुर्गंधित गैस

दुर्गंधित मलबे

दुर्गंधित नाला

दुर्गंधित सांस

दुर्गंधित कूड़ेदान

दुर्गंधित घाव

दुर्गंधित गली

よく使うフレーズ

दुर्गंधित हो जाना

— To become foul-smelling. Used for food or places.

गर्मी में खाना जल्दी दुर्गंधित हो जाता है।

अत्यंत दुर्गंधित

— Extremely foul-smelling.

यह स्थान अत्यंत दुर्गंधित है।

दुर्गंधित महसूस करना

— To perceive a bad smell (literally 'to feel foul-smelling').

मैंने हवा में कुछ दुर्गंधित महसूस किया।

दुर्गंधित करना

— To make something foul-smelling.

इस कचरे ने कमरे को दुर्गंधित कर दिया।

दुर्गंधित होने से बचाना

— To prevent from becoming foul-smelling.

खाने को दुर्गंधित होने से बचाने के लिए फ्रिज में रखें।

दुर्गंधित पदार्थ

— Foul-smelling substance.

प्रयोगशाला में दुर्गंधित पदार्थ रखे थे।

दुर्गंधित अवशेष

— Foul-smelling remains/residue.

वहाँ मछली के दुर्गंधित अवशेष थे।

दुर्गंधित स्थिति

— Foul-smelling condition.

बाथरूम की दुर्गंधित स्थिति असहनीय थी।

दुर्गंधित उत्सर्जन

— Foul-smelling emission.

गाड़ियों से होने वाला दुर्गंधित उत्सर्जन।

दुर्गंधित गंध

— Foul smell (somewhat redundant but used for emphasis).

हवा में एक अजीब दुर्गंधित गंध थी।

よく混同される語

दुर्गंधित vs दुर्गंध (Durgandh)

Durgandh is a noun (the smell), Durgandhit is an adjective (the quality of the thing).

दुर्गंधित vs गंदा (Ganda)

Ganda means dirty in general (visual or tactile), while Durgandhit specifically refers to smell.

दुर्गंधित vs सुगंधित (Sugandhit)

The exact opposite; learners sometimes swap the prefixes 'Su' and 'Dur'.

慣用句と表現

"दुर्गंध फैलाना"

— To spread a bad smell; also used metaphorically for spreading bad rumors.

वह हर जगह दुर्गंध फैला रहा है।

Metaphorical

"नाक सिकोड़ना"

— To turn up one's nose; usually done when encountering something durgandhit.

दुर्गंधित नाले को देखकर उसने नाक सिकोड़ ली।

Common

"सड़ांध उठना"

— For a stench to rise (related to durgandhit).

कूड़े के ढेर से सड़ांध उठ रही थी।

Descriptive

"बदबू मारना"

— To stink heavily.

यह कमरा बदबू मार रहा है।

Informal

"हवा खराब होना"

— For the air to go bad; can refer to a bad smell.

यहाँ की हवा खराब (दुर्गंधित) हो गई है।

Informal

"नाक फटना"

— An idiom meaning a smell is so strong it 'splits the nose'.

इतनी दुर्गंध है कि नाक फट रही है।

Colloquial

"दम घुटना"

— To feel suffocated; often happens in a durgandhit environment.

दुर्गंधित हवा में मेरा दम घुट रहा था।

Neutral

"जी मिचलाना"

— To feel nauseous due to a smell.

दुर्गंधित मांस देखकर मेरा जी मिचलाने लगा।

Neutral

"गंदगी का अंबार"

— A heap of filth; the source of being durgandhit.

वहाँ गंदगी का अंबार लगा था।

Common

"सांस लेना दूभर होना"

— Making it difficult to breathe.

दुर्गंधित वातावरण में सांस लेना दूभर हो गया है।

Formal

間違えやすい

दुर्गंधित vs बदबूदार

Both mean stinky.

Badbudaar is Persian-derived and informal; Durgandhit is Sanskrit-derived and formal.

My socks are badbudaar; the industrial waste is durgandhit.

दुर्गंधित vs सड़ा

Rotten things smell bad.

Sada refers to the physical state of decay; Durgandhit refers only to the smell.

The apple is sada (rotten) and therefore durgandhit (stinky).

दुर्गंधित vs अप्रिय

Both describe something bad.

Apriya is general 'unpleasantness' (could be a sound or a person); Durgandhit is only for smell.

His voice is apriya, but the trash is durgandhit.

दुर्गंधित vs विषैला

Toxic things often smell bad.

Vishaila means poisonous. Not all poisonous things are durgandhit (some are odorless).

The gas is durgandhit and vishaila.

दुर्गंधित vs गंधहीन

Both relate to smell.

Gandhheen means odorless (no smell), while Durgandhit is a very strong bad smell.

Water should be gandhheen, not durgandhit.

文型パターン

[Noun] [Adjective] hai.

खाना दुर्गंधित है।

Yeh [Noun] [Adjective] hai.

यह कमरा दुर्गंधित है।

[Noun] [Adjective] ho gaya hai.

पानी दुर्गंधित हो गया है।

Bahut [Adjective] [Noun].

बहुत दुर्गंधित हवा।

[Noun] ke kaaran [Noun] [Adjective] hai.

कचरे के कारण नाला दुर्गंधित है।

[Adjective] [Noun] ka [Noun].

दुर्गंधित गैसों का उत्सर्जन।

Yadi [Noun] [Adjective] ho, to...

यदि वातावरण दुर्गंधित हो, तो बीमारियाँ फैलती हैं।

[Noun] ne [Noun] ko [Adjective] bana diya.

उपेक्षा ने इस स्थान को दुर्गंधित बना दिया।

語族

名詞

दुर्गंध (Durgandh) - Foul smell

गंध (Gandh) - Smell/Odor

動詞

दुर्गंधित करना (Durgandhit karna) - To make foul-smelling

दुर्गंधित होना (Durgandhit hona) - To become foul-smelling

形容詞

दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) - Foul-smelling

गंधहीन (Gandhheen) - Odorless

使い方

frequency

Common in media and formal writing; moderate in daily speech.

よくある間違い

Using Durgandh as an adjective. → Using Durgandhit.
Durgandh is 'the smell'; Durgandhit is 'smelly'.
Saying 'Durgandhiti hawa'. → Saying 'Durgandhit hawa'.
The adjective does not change for feminine nouns.
Spelling it as 'Dugrandhit'. → Spelling it as 'Durgandhit'.
The 'r' sound comes before the 'g', not after.
Using it for a bad movie. → Using 'Bekaar' or 'Buri'.
Durgandhit is only for physical smells, not general quality.
Pronouncing it as 'Durgand-it' without the 'h'. → Pronouncing 'Durgandh-it'.
The 'dh' must be aspirated.

ヒント

No Gender Change

Unlike many Hindi adjectives ending in 'a', 'Durgandhit' does not change to 'Durgandhiti' or 'Durgandhite'. It is invariant.

Prefix Power

Learn the prefix 'Dur-'. It always means something bad. This will help you guess the meaning of words like Durgati (bad condition) or Durbal (weak).

Aspiration Check

Make sure to breathe out on the 'dh' in 'gandh'. If you say 'gand', it sounds different and might be misunderstood.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'Badbudaar' for your friends and 'Durgandhit' for your Hindi exam or a formal speech.

Spelling the Reph

In Devanagari, the 'r' is written as a hook above the 'ga' (र्ग). Practice writing this specific character.

News Keywords

When you hear 'Pradushan' (pollution), listen for 'Durgandhit' nearby. They are often used together.

The Gandh Link

Associate 'Gandh' with 'Gland' (which produces smells). 'Dur' + 'Gandh' = Bad smell.

Polite Negation

If someone asks how the food is and it's bad, saying it's 'durgandhit' is very blunt. Maybe just say it's 'theek nahi hai' (not okay).

Look for the Opposite

Often, authors will contrast 'Sugandhit' flowers with a 'Durgandhit' environment to show decay.

Sanskrit Roots

Knowing this is a Sanskrit word tells you it's formal. Most Sanskrit words in Hindi are used in 'High Hindi'.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Dur' as 'Dirty' and 'Gandh' as 'Gases'. Dirty Gases make things Durgandhit.

視覚的連想

Imagine a green cloud rising from a trash can with a giant 'X' over it. That cloud is 'Durgandhit'.

Word Web

Smell Bad Waste Decay Air Water Nose Disgust

チャレンジ

Try to find three things in your house that are 'sugandhit' (like soap or flowers) and one thing that is 'durgandhit' (like the trash), and name them in Hindi.

語源

Derived from Sanskrit 'दुर्गन्धित'. It uses the prefix 'Dur-' (bad/difficult) + 'Gandha' (smell) + '-ita' (adjective suffix).

元の意味： Possessing a bad or evil odor.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)

文化的な背景

Avoid using this word to describe a person's natural body odor in a social setting as it is quite harsh and clinical; 'badbu' is slightly more common though still rude.

English speakers might use 'stinky' or 'smelly' casually, but 'Durgandhit' is closer to 'malodorous' or 'foul-smelling' in its formal tone.

Often used in Premchand's stories to describe the harsh realities of rural or slum life. Common in environmental campaigns like 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' to describe what we want to eliminate. Used in Hindi translations of Sherlock Holmes to describe crime scenes.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Environmental Issues

नदी का पानी दुर्गंधित है
हवा दुर्गंधित हो गई
फैक्ट्री का कचरा
प्रदूषण की समस्या

Household Chores

कूड़ेदान दुर्गंधित है
फ्रिज साफ करो
मोजे धो लो
खिड़की खोलो

Health and Medicine

दुर्गंधित सांस
घाव की जाँच
संक्रमण के लक्षण
साफ-सफाई

Cooking/Food

खाना दुर्गंधित हो गया
दूध फट गया
बासी मछली
सड़ी हुई सब्जी

Urban Living

दुर्गंधित नाला
गली की गंदगी
सार्वजनिक शौचालय
नगर निगम

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आपको भी यहाँ की हवा दुर्गंधित लग रही है?"

"यह खाना थोड़ा दुर्गंधित लग रहा है, क्या यह ठीक है?"

"इस दुर्गंधित नाले की सफाई कब होगी?"

"क्या आपके पास इस दुर्गंधित गंध को दूर करने का कोई तरीका है?"

"इतने दुर्गंधित वातावरण में लोग कैसे रहते हैं?"

日記のテーマ

आज मैंने एक दुर्गंधित जगह देखी, उसका वर्णन करें और अपनी भावनाओं को लिखें।

क्या कभी आपके साथ ऐसा हुआ है कि किसी दुर्गंधित गंध ने आपका मूड खराब कर दिया हो?

अपने शहर की सफाई व्यवस्था और दुर्गंधित क्षेत्रों के बारे में एक पत्र लिखें।

सुगंधित और दुर्गंधित चीजों के बीच के अंतर पर एक छोटा लेख लिखें।

प्रदूषण के कारण हमारे आसपास की दुनिया कैसे दुर्गंधित हो रही है?

よくある質問

10 問

Durgandh is a noun meaning 'foul smell'. Durgandhit is an adjective meaning 'foul-smelling'. You say 'There is a durgandh' but 'The room is durgandhit'.

It is grammatically correct but socially very harsh. It sounds clinical or extremely insulting. 'Badbu aa rahi hai' is a slightly more common way to hint at body odor, though still sensitive.

Yes, especially when food has spoiled or gone bad. 'Durgandhit khana' means food that has developed a foul odor due to being stale.

The word itself is an adjective and does not change for gender. It can describe masculine nouns (kamra) or feminine nouns (hawa) without changing its form.

It is a 'reph', meaning the 'r' sound is pronounced quickly before the 'g' sound. It's like 'dur-gandh'.

The direct opposite is 'Sugandhit', which means fragrant or pleasant-smelling.

You will see it in Hindi newspapers, news channels, and science textbooks, particularly when discussing pollution or hygiene.

It is less common than 'badbudaar'. People use 'durgandhit' when they want to be more emphatic or formal.

In English, we say 'this situation stinks'. In Hindi, 'durgandhit' is rarely used metaphorically this way; it is almost always literal.

Yes, it is a Tatsam word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without modification.

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