विहंग
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- A poetic and formal Hindi word meaning 'bird'.
- Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'sky-goer'.
- Commonly used in literature, bhajans, and formal news.
- The adjective form 'Vihangam' means panoramic or bird's eye view.
The Hindi word विहंग (Vihang) is a sophisticated, high-register noun that refers to a bird. While the average person on the streets of Delhi or Mumbai might use the common terms पक्षी (Pakshi) or चिड़िया (Chidiya) for their feathered friends, विहंग belongs to the realm of literature, poetry, and classical discourse. It is a word that carries the weight of the sky within its syllables. Derived from the Sanskrit roots 'vi' (sky/atmosphere) and 'gam' (to go), it literally translates to 'sky-goer' or 'one who moves in the atmosphere.' This etymological foundation makes it much more than a biological label; it is a description of movement and freedom.
- Literary Register
- In Hindi literature, specifically in 'Chhayavad' (Neo-romanticism) or ancient 'Bhakti' poetry, विहंग is used to evoke a sense of grace. A poet wouldn't just describe a bird flying; they would describe a विहंग slicing through the saffron clouds of twilight.
- Spiritual Context
- In various Indian philosophical traditions, the human soul is often likened to a bird. The term विहंगम मार्ग (Vihangam Marg) refers to the 'bird's path'—a swift, direct spiritual route to enlightenment, contrasting with the slower 'ant's path' (Pipilika Marg).
"नील गगन में मुक्त विहंग अपनी उड़ान भर रहा है।"
You will encounter this word in formal speeches, classical songs, and high-quality journalism. For instance, a news anchor might use the phrase विहंगम दृश्य (Vihangam Drishya) to describe a 'bird's eye view' of a newly inaugurated bridge or a festival crowd. It suggests a perspective that is elevated, grand, and all-encompassing. Using this word instead of 'pakshi' immediately signals to your listener that you possess a deep, scholarly command of the Hindi language.
The term विहंग is often used in the masculine gender in Hindi, even when the specific sex of the bird is unknown, following the generic masculine rule for many Sanskrit-derived nouns.
Furthermore, the word appears in the names of various birds in classical texts. For example, the mythical bird 'Garuda' is often hailed as the king of विहंगों. In modern usage, while rare in spoken slang, it remains a staple of 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) movements which seek to preserve the Sanskrit-based vocabulary of the language. If you are preparing for a proficiency exam like the ILR or CEFR, mastering this word is essential for reaching the higher levels of stylistic expression.
- Visual Imagery
- Think of a 'Vihang' not as a pigeon eating crumbs on a sidewalk, but as an eagle soaring over the Himalayas. The word evokes height, majesty, and the silence of the upper atmosphere.
Using विहंग correctly requires an understanding of context and collocation. Because it is a formal word, it should be paired with other formal words to maintain 'register consistency.' For example, pairing विहंग with the slang word 'mast' (cool) would sound jarring. Instead, pair it with words like मनोरम (beautiful), स्वच्छंद (free-willed), or अनंत (infinite).
"संध्या समय विहंगों का झुंड अपने नीड़ की ओर लौट रहा है।"
Note the use of नीड़ (neer) for nest instead of the common घोंसला (ghonsla). This is a perfect example of maintaining a literary register. If you use विहंग, you should try to use other 'Tatsam' (Sanskrit-derived) words to make the sentence sound harmonious.
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- As a masculine noun ending in a consonant, 'विहंग' follows standard masculine pluralization rules. The singular is विहंग and the plural is also विहंग (in the direct case). In the oblique case (with prepositions), it becomes विहंगों.
Let's look at more complex structures. In B2-level Hindi, you might use the word to create metaphors about ambition or perspective. For example: "उसकी कल्पना एक मुक्त विहंग की भाँति सीमाओं को लांघ जाती है" (His imagination, like a free bird, crosses all boundaries). Here, भाँति (like/manner) is used to create a simile that feels elevated.
"पर्वत की चोटी से नगर का विहंगम दृश्य दिखाई देता है।"
In this sentence, विहंगम functions as an adjective. It is the most common way you will hear the root of this word in semi-formal conversation today. It implies a panoramic view. If you are a traveler or a photographer, this is a phrase you must memorize.
- Poetic Usage
- Poets often address the 'Vihang' directly. "हे विहंग! तू कहाँ चला?" (O bird! Where are you going?). The use of the vocative 'He' (O) combined with 'Vihang' creates a classical, dramatic tone suitable for theater or recitation.
Finally, consider the word in the context of wildlife conservation in India. While official documents might use 'Pakshi,' a commemorative plaque at a bird sanctuary like Bharatpur might use 'Vihang' to celebrate the majesty of the migratory species that visit the wetlands.
If you are walking through a local market in Jaipur or buying groceries in Lucknow, you are unlikely to hear someone point at a sparrow and say, "Look at that विहंग." However, the word is omnipresent in specific cultural spheres. Understanding where to expect it will help you tune your ears to the right frequency.
- 1. Classical Music and Bhajans
- In the compositions of Kabir, Surdas, or Tulsidas, the bird is a recurring motif for the soul. Listen to 'Nirgun' bhajans, and you will frequently hear the soul referred to as a विहंग that must eventually leave its earthly cage. The phonetic softness of the word makes it very melodic for singing.
- 2. News and Documentaries
- Hindi news channels like Rajya Sabha TV (now Sansad TV) or documentaries on National Geographic Hindi often employ high-vocabulary Hindi. When describing the migration of Siberian cranes, the narrator will likely use विहंग to add a touch of grandeur to the narrative.
"इस ड्रोन कैमरे से हमने कुंभ मेले का विहंगम अवलोकन किया है।"
Another place you will encounter this word is in the names of institutions. The Vihangam Yoga organization, which has a massive following in Northern India, uses the term to signify the 'bird-like' speed of their meditation technique. Here, the word is part of a brand identity that signifies spiritual elevation.
In Bollywood, while modern songs are heavily influenced by Urdu and English (Hinglish), classical-themed films or period dramas (like those directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali) often use such words in their lyrics to establish a specific historical or regional atmosphere. The song "Manmor Vihang" would be a plausible title for a track about a restless, bird-like heart.
- 3. Literature and Textbooks
- If you read the works of Jaishankar Prasad or Sumitranandan Pant, you will find विहंग appearing as a symbol of nature's beauty. In school textbooks, when children are taught about the environment in a poetic way, this word is introduced to expand their vocabulary beyond basic animal names.
Lastly, look at the titles of Hindi poems. Many poems about freedom, the sky, or the transience of life use विहंग in the title to signal the metaphorical nature of the piece. It tells the reader, "This is not just about a bird; this is about the spirit."
Even advanced learners of Hindi sometimes stumble when using विहंग. Because it is a specialized word, the mistakes usually relate to register, gender, or confusion with similar-sounding words.
- Mistake 1: Register Mismatch
- Using 'विहंग' in a very casual sentence.
Incorrect: "मेरे पास एक पालतू विहंग है।" (I have a pet bird.)
Correct: "मेरे पास एक पालतू चिड़िया है।"
Reason: 'विहंग' is too formal for a common pet. It sounds like saying "I possess a winged vertebrate" in English. - Mistake 2: Gender Confusion
- Treating 'विहंग' as feminine because 'चिड़िया' (Chidiya) is feminine.
Incorrect: "विहंग उड़ रही है।"
Correct: "विहंग उड़ रहा है।"
Reason: 'विहंग' is a masculine noun. The verb must agree with its masculine gender.
Don't use विहंग when you mean a specific species like a parrot (तोता) or a crow (कौआ), unless you are being intentionally poetic. In technical or daily contexts, specificity is preferred.
Another common error is the pronunciation of the nasal 'n' (anusvara). In विहंग, the dot over the 'ha' represents a velar nasal sound (like the 'ng' in 'sing'). Some learners pronounce it as a clear 'n' sound like in 'bin,' which sounds incorrect to native ears. It should be a soft, nasalized transition between the 'ha' and 'ga'.
- Mistake 3: Overuse in Prose
- Beginning students often find a 'cool' word and use it everywhere. If you use 'विहंग' five times in one paragraph, it becomes repetitive and pretentious. Use it once for impact, and then switch to 'पक्षी' or pronouns like 'वह'.
Finally, be careful with the plural form in the oblique case. If you say "to the birds," it must be विहंगों को (vihangon ko), not विहंग को (vihang ko). The nasalization at the end of 'vihangon' is crucial for grammatical accuracy.
Hindi is rich with synonyms for 'bird,' each carrying a different nuance. Choosing the right one depends entirely on the 'mahaul' or atmosphere you want to create. Here is a breakdown of how विहंग compares to its cousins.
- पक्षी (Pakshi)
- This is the standard, neutral word for bird. It is used in textbooks, science, and formal conversation. It is safe, reliable, and lacks the specifically 'poetic' flair of विहंग. Use this for general facts.
- खग (Khag)
- Very similar to विहंग. 'Kha' means sky and 'ga' means goer. It is equally poetic and often used interchangeably with विहंग in classical verses. However, विहंग is slightly more common in modern literary prose.
- चिड़िया (Chidiya)
- The common, everyday word. It often refers specifically to small birds like sparrows, but is used generically in colloquial speech. If you are talking to a child, always use चिड़िया.
- पंछी (Panchhi)
- This is a 'Tadbhava' (evolved) form of 'Pakshi.' It is the word of folk songs and Bollywood lyrics. It feels nostalgic, emotional, and rustic. Use this for songs about longing or freedom.
Comparison:
1. चिड़िया: "Look, a bird!" (Casual)
2. पक्षी: "The bird is a vertebrate." (Scientific)
3. पंछी: "O free bird, fly away!" (Emotional)
4. विहंग: "The majestic sky-goer soars." (Literary)
There are also more obscure terms like अंडज (Andaj)—literally 'born from an egg'—used in biological or very high-Sanskrit contexts, and नभचर (Nabhchar)—'sky-walker'—which can refer to anything that moves in the sky, including birds and planes. However, विहंग remains the most aesthetically pleasing choice for describing the act of flight and the nature of the bird as a celestial being.
Understanding these alternatives allows you to paint with a full palette of Hindi vocabulary. विहंग is your 'royal purple'—use it sparingly but with intention to elevate your language.
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
In ancient Indian astronomy, 'Vihang' was also sometimes used to refer to planets because they 'move through the sky.'
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing it as 'Vi-han-ga' with a clear 'a' at the end (keep the 'g' short).
- Pronouncing the 'n' as a hard dental 'n' (it should be nasal).
- Confusing the 'v' with a hard English 'w'.
- Over-stressing the 'Vi' syllable.
- Mispronouncing 'Vihangam' as 'Vihang-um'.
難易度
Easy to read but requires knowing the nasal 'n' rule.
Requires correct placement of the anusvara (dot).
Pronunciation is key to not sounding like a beginner.
Can be confused with 'Vihangam' in fast speech.
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Masculine Noun Pluralization
One bird = एक विहंग; Five birds = पाँच विहंग.
Oblique Case Transformation
With the birds = विहंगों के साथ.
Adjective Agreement
Beautiful bird = सुंदर विहंग (No change to 'sundari').
Compound Word Formation
Vihang + am = Vihangam (Adjectival suffix).
Anusvara Phonetics
The dot in विहंग is a velar nasal (ṅ).
レベル別の例文
वह एक सुंदर विहंग है।
That is a beautiful bird.
Simple subject-complement structure.
विहंग आकाश में है।
The bird is in the sky.
Use of locative postposition 'mein'.
विहंग उड़ता है।
The bird flies.
Present simple tense (masculine singular).
यह विहंग छोटा है।
This bird is small.
Adjective 'chhota' agrees with masculine 'vihang'.
विहंग गाना गाता है।
The bird sings a song.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
पेड़ पर विहंग है।
There is a bird on the tree.
Locative 'par' (on).
विहंग के पंख नीले हैं।
The bird's wings are blue.
Possessive 'ke' used for plural 'pankh'.
मुझे विहंग पसंद है।
I like the bird.
Indirect subject construction with 'ko' (implied).
दो विहंग पेड़ पर बैठे हैं।
Two birds are sitting on the tree.
Plural masculine verb 'baithe hain'.
विहंग बहुत ऊँचा उड़ रहा है।
The bird is flying very high.
Present continuous tense 'ud raha hai'.
क्या तुमने वह विहंग देखा?
Did you see that bird?
Simple past tense (transitive verb).
विहंगों को दाना दो।
Give grain to the birds.
Oblique plural 'vihangon' with 'ko'.
विहंग अपना नीड़ बना रहा है।
The bird is making its nest.
Use of formal word 'neer' for nest.
सुबह विहंग चहचहाते हैं।
Birds chirp in the morning.
Habitual present plural 'chahchahate hain'.
विहंग के पास सुंदर पंख हैं।
The bird has beautiful wings.
Possession using 'ke paas'.
वह विहंग तेज़ उड़ता है।
That bird flies fast.
Adverb 'tez' modifying the verb.
विहंगों का कलरव मन को शांति देता है।
The chirping of birds gives peace to the mind.
Use of formal word 'kalarav' (chirping).
जैसे ही सूरज उगा, विहंगों ने उड़ान भरी।
As soon as the sun rose, the birds took flight.
Complex sentence with 'jaise hi'.
विहंग आकाश की अनंत ऊंचाइयों को छूना चाहता है।
The bird wants to touch the infinite heights of the sky.
Infinitive 'chhuna' with 'chahta hai'.
इस वन में अनेक दुर्लभ विहंग पाए जाते हैं।
Many rare birds are found in this forest.
Passive construction 'paaye jaate hain'.
विहंग की स्वतंत्रता सबको प्रिय होती है।
The freedom of the bird is dear to everyone.
Abstract noun 'swatantrata'.
नदी के किनारे विहंग जल पी रहे हैं।
Birds are drinking water by the river bank.
Continuous plural 'pee rahe hain'.
विहंगों का झुंड दक्षिण की ओर जा रहा है।
The flock of birds is going toward the south.
Collective noun 'jhund' (masculine singular agreement).
कवि ने अपनी कविता में विहंग का वर्णन किया है।
The poet has described the bird in his poem.
Perfect tense 'varnan kiya hai'.
पहाड़ की चोटी से विहंगम दृश्य अत्यंत मनोरम था।
The bird's eye view from the mountain peak was extremely beautiful.
Adjectival use of 'vihangam'.
मुक्त विहंग की भाँति वह भी बंधनों से दूर जाना चाहता है।
Like a free bird, he also wants to go far from bonds.
Simile using 'ki bhaanti'.
विहंगों का प्रवास एक प्राकृतिक आश्चर्य है।
The migration of birds is a natural wonder.
Use of 'pravaas' (migration).
साहित्य में विहंग को आत्मा का प्रतीक माना गया है।
In literature, the bird is considered a symbol of the soul.
Symbolic usage in formal Hindi.
विहंगम दृष्टि से देखने पर समस्या का समाधान मिल गया।
Looking at it from a bird's eye view, the solution to the problem was found.
Idiomatic use for 'broad perspective'.
स्वर्ण पिंजरे में बंद विहंग अपनी उड़ान भूल गया है।
The bird trapped in the golden cage has forgotten its flight.
Metaphorical sentence structure.
विहंगों की चहचहाहट से उपवन गूँज उठा।
The garden echoed with the chirping of birds.
Compound verb 'goonj utha'.
विहंगम योग की साधना से मन स्थिर होता है।
Mind becomes stable through the practice of Vihangam Yoga.
Proper noun/Specific term context.
विहंग की उड़ान उसकी अदम्य जिजीविषा का परिचायक है।
The flight of the bird is an indicator of its indomitable will to live.
High-level vocabulary (jijivisha, parichayak).
कवि की कल्पना विहंग बनकर क्षितिज के पार चली गई।
The poet's imagination became a bird and went beyond the horizon.
Personification and metaphorical shift.
विहंगम दृष्टि अपनाने से ही हम इस जटिल नीति को समझ सकते हैं।
Only by adopting a bird's eye view can we understand this complex policy.
Abstract application of 'vihangam drishti'.
जैसे विहंग आकाश में अपने पद-चिह्न नहीं छोड़ता, वैसे ही ज्ञानी कर्मफल का त्याग करता है।
Just as a bird leaves no footprints in the sky, so the wise man renounces the fruits of action.
Philosophical analogy (Drishtanta).
नील गगन के उस पार बसे किसी अज्ञात लोक की ओर विहंग अग्रसर है।
The bird is moving toward some unknown world situated beyond the blue sky.
Use of 'agrasar' (advancing/moving forward).
विहंगों के सामूहिक प्रवासन की जटिलता वैज्ञानिकों को आज भी विस्मित करती है।
The complexity of collective bird migration still amazes scientists today.
Formal scientific-literary blend.
उसकी लेखनी में विहंग की गति और वायु की शीतलता समाहित है।
In his writing, the speed of a bird and the coolness of the wind are contained.
Abstract literary praise.
विहंग का कलरव शांत वातावरण में एक मधुर संगीत की भाँति घुल गया।
The bird's chirping dissolved into the quiet atmosphere like sweet music.
Sensory imagery and simile.
विहंगम चेतना के धरातल पर पहुँचकर ही सत्य का साक्षात्कार संभव है।
Realization of truth is possible only after reaching the plane of bird-like (elevated) consciousness.
Metaphysical terminology.
छायावादी काव्य में विहंग केवल एक पक्षी नहीं, अपितु मानवी भावनाओं का संवाहक है।
In Chhayavad poetry, the bird is not just a bird, but a carrier of human emotions.
Literary criticism syntax.
क्षितिज की अनंतता को मापते हुए उस एकाकी विहंग का साहस वंदनीय है।
Measuring the infinity of the horizon, the courage of that solitary bird is praiseworthy.
Participle 'maapte hue' and formal adjective 'vandaniya'.
विहंगम दृष्टि का अभाव ही अक्सर संकीर्ण विचारधाराओं को जन्म देता है।
The lack of a bird's eye view (broad perspective) often gives birth to narrow ideologies.
Sociological/Philosophical argument structure.
शास्त्रों में विहंगम मार्ग को ज्ञान की पराकाष्ठा माना गया है।
In the scriptures, the 'bird's path' is considered the pinnacle of knowledge.
Scriptural reference style.
वह विहंग जो कभी पिंजरे का अभ्यस्त था, अब खुले आकाश की भयावहता से भयभीत है।
That bird which was once accustomed to the cage is now terrified by the dreadfulness of the open sky.
Psychological metaphor using 'abhyasta' (accustomed).
प्रकृति के इस विराट कैनवास पर विहंग एक जीवंत तूलिका की भाँति अंकित है।
On this vast canvas of nature, the bird is inscribed like a living paintbrush.
Highly metaphorical artistic language.
विहंगों की लुप्त होती प्रजातियाँ पारिस्थितिक तंत्र के असंतुलन की मूक चेतावनी हैं।
The disappearing species of birds are a silent warning of the imbalance in the ecosystem.
Environmental advocacy register.
類義語
反対語
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— A symbol of ultimate freedom and vastness.
नील गगन का विहंग सीमाओं को नहीं जानता।
— The first bird of dawn; a symbol of new beginnings.
भोर का विहंग नई किरण का स्वागत करता है।
— A large gathering of birds, or metaphorically, a lively crowd.
झील पर विहंगों का मेला लगा है।
よく混同される語
Vihang is the bird (noun); Vihangam is the view (adjective).
Tarang means 'wave'. They rhyme but are unrelated.
Vihas means 'to smile'. Phonetically similar but different meaning.
慣用句と表現
— To look at something broadly without getting into details.
योजना पर एक विहंगम दृष्टि डालना ज़रूरी है।
Formal— To take a direct and fast route to a goal.
सफलता के लिए उसने विहंगम मार्ग अपनाया।
Literary— Death; the soul leaving the body.
अंततः पिंजरे से विहंग उड़ गया।
Spiritual— To be restless or struggle for freedom.
वह आज़ादी के लिए विहंग की तरह फड़फड़ा रहा है।
Poetic— An act of charity or kindness.
वह रोज़ सुबह विहंगों को दाना डालता है।
Neutral— Two things that are perfectly suited for each other.
उनका साथ जैसे विहंग और आकाश का हो।
Literary— Sharp vision or focus (similar to eagle eye).
उसकी नज़र विहंग की आँख जैसी तेज़ है।
Informal間違えやすい
Both mean bird.
Pakshi is neutral/scientific; Vihang is poetic/formal.
पक्षी का वैज्ञानिक नाम (Scientific name of bird) vs विहंग की मधुर तान (Sweet tune of the bird).
They share the same root.
Vihang is a noun; Vihangam is an adjective or a yoga system.
विहंग उड़ गया (The bird flew) vs विहंगम दृश्य (Panoramic view).
Both mean 'sky-goer'.
Vihang is common in Hindi literature; Khechar is more technical/astrological.
आकाश के विहंग vs ग्रहों जैसे खेचर।
Both move in the sky.
Patang usually means 'kite' or 'moth' in modern Hindi, though poetically it can mean bird/sun.
बच्चे पतंग उड़ा रहे हैं।
Similar sound.
Vihansna is a verb meaning 'to laugh/smile'.
वह धीरे से विहँसा।
文型パターン
यह [Noun] है।
यह विहंग है।
[Noun] [Adjective] है।
विहंग सुंदर है।
[Noun] [Adverb] [Verb] रहा है।
विहंग तेज़ी से उड़ रहा है।
[Noun] की भाँति [Subject] [Verb] है।
विहंग की भाँति वह स्वतंत्र है।
[Noun] का [Abstract Noun] [Verb] है।
विहंग का कलरव शांति देता है।
[Adjective] [Noun] [Postposition] [Verb]।
विहंगम दृश्य से मन प्रसन्न हुआ।
जैसे [Example], वैसे ही [Truth]।
जैसे विहंग आकाश में उड़ता है, वैसे ही आत्मा मुक्त होती है।
[Noun] [Possessive] [Metaphor] है।
विहंग प्रकृति की जीवंत तूलिका है।
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Low in daily speech, High in literature/media.
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Using 'Vihang' for a pet parrot.
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तोता (Tota)
Vihang is too formal/poetic for a common pet; it sounds unnatural.
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विहंग उड़ रही है।
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विहंग उड़ रहा है।
Vihang is masculine, but learners often use feminine verbs by mistake because 'Chidiya' is feminine.
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Saying 'Vihang drishya'.
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विहंगम दृश्य (Vihangam drishya).
You need the adjectival form 'Vihangam' to describe a view.
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Pronouncing it 'Vee-hang'.
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Vi-hang (Short 'i').
The first syllable is short, not long.
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Using 'Vihang' in a scientific paper about biology.
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पक्षी (Pakshi)
Vihang is for literature; Pakshi is the correct term for scientific/technical writing.
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In Writing
When writing a story about nature, use 'विहंग' to describe birds in the distance to create a sense of scale and majesty.
Register
Always pair 'विहंग' with other Sanskrit-derived words like 'गगन' instead of 'आसमान' to keep the tone consistent.
The Nasal Sound
The 'ng' in Vihang is like the 'ng' in 'song'. Don't let your tongue touch the roof of your mouth for the 'n'.
Spiritual Use
Use 'विहंग' when talking about the soul or dreams to give your speech a deeper, more philosophical meaning.
Sightseeing
When you reach a viewpoint, say 'Kya vihangam drishya hai!' to impress your Indian friends.
Poetry
If you see 'विहंग' in a poem, look for words like 'नीड़' (nest) and 'पंख' (wings) nearby.
Gender
Remember: Vihang is HE. 'Vihang udta hai', never 'Vihang udti hai'.
Naming
Many Indian hotels or apartments with a view are named 'Vihang' or 'Vihangam'.
Recall
Vihang = Vi (Sky) + Hang (Go). He who goes in the sky.
Audio
Listen to the song 'Manmor Vihang' to hear how the word is used to describe a restless heart.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Imagine a **V**ery **I**ntelligent **HANG**-glider. A bird is nature's hang-glider. VI-HANG.
視覚的連想
Picture a lone eagle (Vihang) soaring over a high mountain (V) into the clouds.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to write a four-line poem in Hindi using the word 'विहंग' and 'आकाश'.
語源
Derived from the ancient Sanskrit word 'विहंग' (Vihanga). It is a compound of two elements.
元の意味: 'Vi' refers to the 'Vihayas' or 'Antariksha' (the sky/atmosphere), and 'Ga' comes from the root 'Gam' (to go).
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit -> Hindi).文化的な背景
No specific sensitivities; it is a very positive and aesthetic word.
The word is similar in register to the English 'avian' or 'winged creature' but used more frequently in poetry than 'avian' would be.
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実際の使用場面
Nature Poetry
- मुक्त विहंग
- विहंग का कलरव
- नील गगन
- सुनहरी उड़ान
Spiritual Discourse
- आत्मा रूपी विहंग
- विहंगम मार्ग
- पिंजरे से मुक्ति
- चेतना की उड़ान
News/Media
- विहंगम दृश्य
- विहंगम अवलोकन
- प्रवासी विहंग
- दुर्लभ प्रजाति
Travel
- पहाड़ी दृश्य
- विहंगम नज़ारा
- ऊँचाई से देखना
- प्रकृति का सौंदर्य
Literature
- विहंग की भाँति
- एकाकी विहंग
- कल्पना का विहंग
- क्षितिज की ओर
会話のきっかけ
"क्या आपने कभी हिमालय का विहंगम दृश्य देखा है?"
"इस कविता में विहंग किसका प्रतीक है?"
"क्या आप विहंगम योग के बारे में कुछ जानते हैं?"
"प्रवासी विहंग हर साल हज़ारों मील की यात्रा कैसे करते हैं?"
"यदि आप एक विहंग होते, तो सबसे पहले कहाँ उड़कर जाते?"
日記のテーマ
आज मेरा मन एक मुक्त विहंग की तरह महसूस कर रहा है क्योंकि...
यदि मैं अपने जीवन को विहंगम दृष्टि से देखूँ, तो मुझे क्या बदलाव करने चाहिए?
अपने शहर के किसी ऐसे स्थान का वर्णन करें जहाँ से विहंगम दृश्य दिखाई देता हो।
पिंजरे में बंद विहंग और खुले आकाश के विहंग के बीच के अंतर पर एक अनुच्छेद लिखें।
विहंग की स्वतंत्रता हमें जीवन के बारे में क्या सिखाती है?
よくある質問
10 問Technically yes, but poetically it is reserved for birds that fly high or represent beauty and freedom. You wouldn't usually call a chicken a 'Vihang'.
'Pakshi' is the common word for bird used in daily life and science. 'Vihang' is a literary word used in poetry and formal settings. Think of it as 'Bird' vs. 'Winged Creature'.
Yes, 'Vihang' is a popular masculine name in India, symbolizing freedom and a high perspective.
You use it to describe a wide view. For example: 'हवाई जहाज़ से दिल्ली का विहंगम दृश्य दिखा' (A bird's eye view of Delhi was seen from the airplane).
It is a masculine noun. All adjectives and verbs associated with it must be in the masculine form.
No, it is a 'Tatsam' word, meaning it comes directly from Sanskrit.
It is a meditation system where the consciousness is said to travel as fast as a bird (Vihang) to reach the ultimate truth.
It might sound a bit too formal or 'stiff' in a casual chat. Stick to 'Pakshi' or 'Chidiya' unless you are trying to be funny or poetic.
The plural is 'विहंग' (same as singular) in the direct case, and 'विहंगों' in the oblique case (with prepositions).
There is no commonly used feminine version. Even for female birds, 'Vihang' is used as a generic masculine term in poetry.
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Write a sentence using 'विहंग' to describe a bird flying in the sky.
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Translate to Hindi: 'The bird is sitting on a branch.' (Use 'विहंग')
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Use 'विहंगम दृश्य' in a sentence about a mountain.
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Write a formal sentence about bird migration using 'विहंगों का प्रवास'.
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Translate: 'The soul is like a free bird.'
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Create a sentence using 'विहंगों का कलरव'.
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Use 'विहंगम दृष्टि' in a sentence about business or strategy.
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Translate: 'The birds are returning to their nests.' (Use 'नीड़')
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Write a short poem line using 'विहंग' and 'गगन'.
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Translate: 'Many rare birds are found here.'
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Describe a sunset with birds using 'विहंग'.
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Use 'विहंग' as a metaphor for freedom.
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Translate: 'The chirping of birds is sweet.'
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Explain the etymology of 'Vihang' in one Hindi sentence.
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Translate: 'I saw a beautiful bird near the river.'
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Use 'विहंगम' to describe a city view from a skyscraper.
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Write a sentence about a bird's wings using 'विहंग'.
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Translate: 'The bird left the cage.'
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Translate: 'A bird's eye view is necessary for the survey.'
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Write a sentence using 'विहंग राज'.
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Pronounce 'विहंग' correctly with the nasal 'ng'.
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Say 'Bird's eye view' in Hindi.
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Describe a bird flying high using 'विहंग'.
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Explain why 'Vihang' is a poetic word.
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Use 'विहंग' in a greeting or poetic line.
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Tell someone to look at the panoramic view.
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Pronounce 'विहंगों' (plural oblique).
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Differentiate between 'Pakshi' and 'Vihang' orally.
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Name the mythical bird king.
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Use 'विहंग' in a sentence about freedom.
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Practice the nasal transition in 'विहंग'.
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Say 'flock of birds' in Hindi.
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Describe a colorful bird using 'विहंग'.
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Say 'The bird is singing' using formal Hindi.
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Use 'विहंगम दृष्टि' in a business context.
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Tell a short story about a bird in two sentences.
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Say 'The bird's wings are strong'.
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Pronounce 'विहंगम योग'.
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Say 'I like birds' using 'विहंग'.
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Translate and say: 'The solitary bird'.
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Listen to: 'विहंग आकाश में उड़ रहा है।' (Repeat it)
Which word did you hear: 'Pakshi' or 'Vihang'?
Listen and identify the adjective in: 'विहंगम दृश्य बहुत सुंदर है।'
Listen to the plural: 'विहंगों को दाना दो।' (Is it singular or plural?)
Identify the verb: 'विहंग चहचहा रहे हैं।'
Listen to the poem line: 'नील गगन का मुक्त विहंग।' (Translate it)
Listen and find the error: 'विहंग उड़ रही है।' (Correct it)
Listen to 'Vihangam Yoga'. What does it refer to?
Listen to the sound of chirping. What is the formal Hindi word for this?
Listen and translate: 'विहंग अपने नीड़ में है।'
Identify the gender from the sentence: 'वह बड़ा विहंग है।'
Listen to the news snippet: '...विहंगम अवलोकन किया गया।' (What was done?)
Listen and repeat the word 'विहंग' three times.
Listen and translate: 'मुक्त विहंग की भाँति उड़ो।'
Listen for the nasal sound in 'Vihang'.
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Summary
Use 'विहंग' to elevate your Hindi from basic to literary. It specifically evokes the beauty of flight and the majesty of the sky. Example: 'मुक्त विहंग' (A free bird).
- A poetic and formal Hindi word meaning 'bird'.
- Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'sky-goer'.
- Commonly used in literature, bhajans, and formal news.
- The adjective form 'Vihangam' means panoramic or bird's eye view.
In Writing
When writing a story about nature, use 'विहंग' to describe birds in the distance to create a sense of scale and majesty.
Register
Always pair 'विहंग' with other Sanskrit-derived words like 'गगन' instead of 'आसमान' to keep the tone consistent.
The Nasal Sound
The 'ng' in Vihang is like the 'ng' in 'song'. Don't let your tongue touch the roof of your mouth for the 'n'.
Spiritual Use
Use 'विहंग' when talking about the soul or dreams to give your speech a deeper, more philosophical meaning.
例文
प्रभात की बेला में विहंग चहचहाने लगते हैं।
関連コンテンツ
natureの関連語
आच्छादित करना
B2覆うこと。何かの周りや上に広がること。
आघात करना
B2強く打つ、または一撃を加える。
आहार श्रृंखला
B2Food chain; a hierarchical series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.
आहिस्ता
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आकस्मिक रूप से
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आकाश
A1空
आकाशगंगा
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आकाशगंगा का
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आकाशीय
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आकाशीय बिजली
B2通常、雷雨の間に空で発生する稲妻。