At the A1 level, 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' (adhairyapūrvak) is quite a difficult word because it is very long. For now, just remember it means 'not waiting well' or 'impatiently'. In A1, you usually use simple words like 'jaldi' (fast) or 'thoda ruko' (wait a bit). Think of this word as 'un-patiently'. If you see a long word ending in '-pūrvak', it's usually describing *how* someone is doing something. For example, if someone is tapping their foot because the food is late, they are acting 'adhairyapūrvak'. You don't need to use it yet, but try to recognize the 'a' (not) and 'dhairya' (patience) parts.
In A2, you start learning how to describe feelings. 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' is an adverb. Adverbs tell us more about the verb. If the verb is 'waiting' (intezar karna), then 'adhairyapūrvak' describes the *way* you are waiting. It's like saying 'very quickly and with a little bit of anger because things are slow'. You might see this in simple stories. A good way to remember it is to break it down: A + Dhairya + Purvak. It's a formal way to say 'besabri se'. If you use this word instead of 'besabri se' in your class, your teacher will be very impressed with your vocabulary!
At the B1 level, you should be able to understand and occasionally use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'. This word is perfect for describing characters in your essays. Instead of saying 'He was angry because the bus was late', you can say 'He was waiting for the bus adhairyapūrvak'. It shows you understand Hindi word formation (prefixes and suffixes). It is used when there is a delay that causes irritation. Notice that it is an 'avyay' (indeclinable), meaning it doesn't change whether a boy, a girl, or a group of people is doing the action. This makes it easier to use in complex sentences.
At B2, you should recognize the nuance between 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' and its synonyms. While 'besabri se' can be used for the eager anticipation of a child waiting for Christmas, 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' often carries a more adult sense of professional or social irritation. It is common in newspaper reports and formal literature. You should be able to use it to describe a person's demeanor in a formal setting, such as a business meeting or a legal context. It adds a level of precision to your descriptions of human behavior and emotional states.
For C1 learners, 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' is a standard part of a sophisticated vocabulary. You should analyze its use in classical and modern literature. It often appears in 'Tatstama' (Sanskrit-heavy) contexts. You should be able to substitute it with even more specific terms if needed, or use it to maintain a consistent formal register throughout a piece of writing. Understanding the philosophical roots of 'dhairya' (patience) in Indian culture also helps you understand why acting 'adhairyapūrvak' is often portrayed as a character flaw in traditional storytelling.
At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of this word and its stylistic implications. You can use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' to create specific rhythmic effects in prose or to contrast with more colloquial terms for ironic effect. You understand the subtle differences between this and 'asahishnuta' (intolerance) or 'vyagrata' (agitation). You can use it in high-level translations, ensuring that the tone of an English source text is perfectly captured in Hindi without losing the formal nuances of the original 'impatiently'.

अधैर्यपूर्वक 30초 만에

  • Adverb meaning 'impatiently' in Hindi.
  • Formal register, derived from 'dhairya' (patience).
  • Used to describe restless or irritated waiting.
  • Common in literature, news, and formal speech.

The word अधैर्यपूर्वक (adhairyapūrvak) is a sophisticated Hindi adverb that translates directly to 'impatiently' in English. To understand this word, one must look at its morphological construction, which is a classic example of Sanskrit-derived Hindi vocabulary. The root word is धैर्य (dhairya), meaning 'patience' or 'fortitude'. By adding the prefix अ- (a-), which functions as a negator similar to 'un-' or 'im-' in English, we get अधैर्य (adhairya), meaning 'impatience'. Finally, the suffix -पूर्वक (-pūrvak) is added to transform the noun into an adverb, signifying 'in a manner of' or 'with'. Therefore, the word literally means 'in a manner characterized by a lack of patience'. This term is predominantly used in formal writing, literature, and refined speech to describe an action performed with visible irritation, restlessness, or an inability to wait for a natural conclusion or a delayed event.

Grammatical Category
Adverb (Kriya-visheshan)
Register
Formal to Semi-formal. While understood by most, it is more common in novels and news than in casual street slang.

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक बस का इंतज़ार कर रहा था। (He was waiting for the bus impatiently.)

In everyday life, you might use this word when describing someone tapping their foot, repeatedly checking their watch, or interrupting someone because they cannot wait for the speaker to finish. It captures a specific nuance of 'irritated waiting' that is more formal than the common phrase 'besabri se' (with restlessness). While 'besabri' can often be used for positive excitement (like waiting for a gift), 'adhairyapūrvak' almost always carries a slight negative connotation of lacking self-control or being easily annoyed by delays.

अधिकारी ने अधैर्यपूर्वक फाइल के पन्ने पलटे। (The officer turned the pages of the file impatiently.)

Emotional Tone
It suggests a breach of 'Maryada' (decorum) or a lack of internal 'Shanti' (peace).

Culturally, patience (dhairya) is highly valued in Indian philosophy as a virtue of the wise. Acting 'adhairyapūrvak' suggests a temporary loss of this virtue. In literary contexts, an antagonist might act this way to show their volatile nature, whereas a hero is often described as acting 'dhairyapūrvak' even in the face of danger. Understanding this contrast helps learners grasp the weight the word carries in Hindi narratives.

Using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' correctly requires placing it before the verb it modifies. In Hindi syntax, the adverb typically precedes the action. Because this is a multi-syllabic, formal word, it is usually used in sentences that are structurally complete and somewhat formal. You wouldn't typically shout this word in a market; instead, you would use it to describe the scene later.

Common Verb Pairings
Pratiksha karna (to wait), Poochna (to ask), Dekhna (to look), Chillana (to shout).

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक घड़ी की ओर देखा। (He looked at the watch impatiently.)

When constructing complex sentences, 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' can be used to set the mood of a character. It provides a vivid description of the 'how' of an action. For instance, if a character is 'asking' something, adding this adverb tells the reader that the character is perhaps at their wits' end or is in a significant hurry. It is often used in the past tense to recount behaviors during an event.

भीड़ ने अधैर्यपूर्वक गेट खोलने की मांग की। (The crowd demanded the gate be opened impatiently.)

In academic or journalistic Hindi, you might encounter this word when describing public sentiment or the behavior of political figures during a crisis. It adds a layer of objective observation to the restlessness being described. For example, 'The shareholders waited impatiently for the results' would translate well using this term to maintain a professional tone.

While you might not hear 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in a casual conversation over tea (where people prefer 'besabri se' or 'jaldi mein'), it is a staple of several specific domains. Understanding these domains will help you recognize the word in context.

1. Hindi Literature & Novels
Authors use this word to describe character traits or immediate emotional reactions. It is very common in the works of Premchand or modern Hindi novelists to describe a protagonist's internal struggle with time.
2. News Broadcasting
News anchors or reporters describing a crowd's reaction to a delayed train or a late political leader will use this word to sound professional and precise.

समाचार: यात्री अधैर्यपूर्वक ट्रेन की घोषणा का इंतज़ार कर रहे हैं। (News: Passengers are impatiently waiting for the train announcement.)

3. Formal Dubbing: In Hindi dubbed versions of English movies or TV shows, particularly period dramas or serious thrillers, 'impatiently' is frequently translated as 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' to match the lip-sync and the serious tone of the original dialogue. 4. Legal or Administrative Reports: When documenting an incident where a person was being uncooperative or restless, an official report might use this term to describe their demeanor.

Learners often struggle with the pronunciation and the situational appropriateness of 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'. Here are the most common pitfalls to avoid:

1. Confusing with 'Jaldi se'
'Jaldi se' means 'quickly'. While someone who is impatient might do things quickly, 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' specifically describes the *emotion* of impatience, not just the speed of the action.
2. Pronunciation of 'Dhairya'
Many learners miss the 'ya' sound at the end of 'dhairya'. It is not 'dhair-pūrvak', but 'dhair-ya-pūrvak'. The 'ya' is subtle but essential for correct Sanskritized Hindi.

गलत: वह जल्दीपूर्वक इंतज़ार कर रहा था। (Incorrect: He was waiting 'quickly-ly'.)
सही: वह अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार कर रहा था। (Correct: He was waiting impatiently.)

Another mistake is using it in extremely casual settings. If you are telling your friend to stop being impatient, saying "Adhairyapūrvak mat bano" sounds robotic and overly formal. Instead, use "Itne besabr mat bano" (Don't be so restless/impatient). Reserve 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' for describing actions in a more detached or narrative manner.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for emotions. Depending on the level of formality and the specific type of impatience, you might choose a different word.

बेसब्री से (Besabri se)
The most common alternative. It literally means 'without patience' (Sabar). It is often used for positive anticipation, like waiting for a festival.
उतावलेपन से (Utavlepan se)
This implies a sense of haste or eagerness that might lead to mistakes. It is slightly more physical than 'adhairyapūrvak'.
व्याकुलता से (Vyakulta se)
This means 'anxiously' or 'restlessly'. It suggests a deeper level of mental distress than simple impatience.

तुलना:
1. उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक जवाब दिया (Formal, slightly annoyed).
2. उसने बेसब्री से तोहफा खोला (Excited, casual).

Choosing the right word depends on the context of the 'waiting'. If the person is waiting for something good, 'besabri' is better. If they are waiting for something delayed and they are getting cranky, 'adhairyapūrvak' is the perfect choice for high-level Hindi.

How Formal Is It?

격식체

"प्रत्याशियों ने अधैर्यपूर्वक परिणामों की प्रतीक्षा की।"

중립

"वह अधैर्यपूर्वक बस स्टॉप पर खड़ा था।"

비격식체

"अरे, अधैर्यपूर्वक क्यों चिल्ला रहे हो?"

Child friendly

"छोटा खरगोश अधैर्यपूर्वक गाजर का इंतज़ार करने लगा।"

속어

"इतना अधैर्यपूर्वक मत हो भाई!"

재미있는 사실

The root 'dhr' in 'dhairya' is the same root found in 'Dharma', which relates to that which 'holds' or 'supports'. So, being impatient is literally losing your 'hold' or 'support'.

발음 가이드

UK /ə.d̪ʱɛːɾ.jə.puːɾ.ʋək/
US /ə.d̪ʱɛːɾ.jə.pʊɾ.vək/
The primary stress is on the second syllable 'dhair', and a secondary stress on the fourth syllable 'pūr'.
라임이 맞는 단어
शांतिपूर्वक (shāntipūrvak) सफलतापूर्वक (saphalatāpūrvak) सावधानीपूर्वक (sāvdhānīpūrvak) नियमपूर्वक (niyampūrvak) सम्मानपूर्वक (sammānpūrvak) प्रेमपूर्वक (prempūrvak) विवेकपूर्वक (vivekpūrvak) गंभीरतापूर्वक (gambhiratāpūrvak)
자주 하는 실수
  • Saying 'adhair-pūrvak' and skipping the 'ya' sound.
  • Pronouncing 'dha' as a simple 'da'.
  • Shortening the 'ū' in 'pūrvak' to a short 'u'.
  • Treating it as two separate words instead of one continuous adverb.
  • Misplacing the 'r' sound (reph) on top of the 'ya'.

난이도

독해 4/5

The word is long and uses complex conjunct characters (r-reph and ya-vowel).

쓰기 5/5

Spelling 'dhairya' with the reph correctly is a challenge for intermediate learners.

말하기 4/5

Requires clear enunciation of multi-syllabic Sanskrit sounds.

듣기 3/5

The '-pūrvak' ending is a clear marker that helps identification.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

धैर्य (Patience) पूर्वक (Suffix: with/manner) इंतज़ार (Wait) जल्दी (Quickly) बिना (Without)

다음에 배울 것

सहनशीलता (Tolerance) एकाग्रता (Concentration) उत्सुकता (Curiosity) गंभीरता (Seriousness) शालीनता (Decency)

고급

असहिष्णुता (Intolerance) चित्त की चंचलता (Restlessness of mind) त्वरित (Rapid/Immediate) विलंब (Delay) प्रतिक्रियाशील (Reactive)

알아야 할 문법

Suffix -pūrvak

It turns nouns like 'Shanti' into adverbs like 'Shantipūrvak'.

Prefix A-

Negates the meaning, like 'Dharm' to 'Adharm' or 'Dhairya' to 'Adhairya'.

Adverb Placement

Usually placed immediately before the verb in Hindi.

Indeclinability (Avyay)

Adhairyapūrvak remains same for masculine, feminine, singular, and plural.

Sanskrit Sandhi/Samyukt

The 'ry' in Dhairya is a conjunct consonant.

수준별 예문

1

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक खड़ा था।

He was standing impatiently.

Simple subject + adverb + verb.

2

बच्चा अधैर्यपूर्वक रो रहा है।

The child is crying impatiently.

Present continuous tense.

3

अधैर्यपूर्वक मत बोलो।

Don't speak impatiently.

Imperative sentence (command).

4

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक खाना मांग रहा है।

He is asking for food impatiently.

Adverb modifying the action 'asking'.

5

क्या तुम अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार कर रहे हो?

Are you waiting impatiently?

Interrogative sentence.

6

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक यहाँ आया।

He came here impatiently.

Past tense.

7

अधैर्यपूर्वक काम मत करो।

Don't work impatiently.

Negative command.

8

लड़की अधैर्यपूर्वक देख रही है।

The girl is looking impatiently.

Subject-verb agreement (feminine).

1

बस देर से आई, इसलिए लोग अधैर्यपूर्वक चिल्लाने लगे।

The bus came late, so people started shouting impatiently.

Use of 'isliye' (so) to show cause and effect.

2

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपना फोन चेक किया।

He checked his phone impatiently.

Simple past tense with 'apna' (his own).

3

शिक्षक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक छात्र को चुप कराया।

The teacher impatiently silenced the student.

Transitive verb 'chup karana'.

4

जब खाना नहीं आया, तो मेहमान अधैर्यपूर्वक बातें करने लगे।

When the food didn't arrive, the guests started talking impatiently.

Jab... toh (When... then) structure.

5

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक लिफ्ट का बटन दबा रहा था।

He was pressing the elevator button impatiently.

Past continuous tense.

6

डॉक्टर का इंतज़ार करते समय वह अधैर्यपूर्वक टहलने लगा।

While waiting for the doctor, he started pacing impatiently.

Compound verb 'tahalne laga'.

7

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक दरवाजा खटखटाया।

He knocked on the door impatiently.

Adverb placement before the verb.

8

माँ ने अधैर्यपूर्वक बच्चे से सवाल पूछा।

Mother asked the child a question impatiently.

Use of 'ne' with past tense transitive verb.

1

इंटरव्यू के नतीजे का इंतज़ार करते हुए वह अधैर्यपूर्वक अपने नाखून चबा रहा था।

While waiting for the interview result, he was biting his nails impatiently.

Present participle 'intezar karte hue'.

2

अधिकारी ने अधैर्यपूर्वक मेरी बात काटी और फाइल बंद कर दी।

The officer impatiently interrupted me and closed the file.

Idiom 'baat kaatna' (to interrupt).

3

भीड़ ने अधैर्यपूर्वक बैरिकेड्स तोड़ने की कोशिश की।

The crowd tried to break the barricades impatiently.

Infinitive 'todne ki koshish karna'.

4

लेखक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक पन्ने पलटे, जैसे वह कुछ ढूंढ रहा हो।

The writer turned the pages impatiently, as if he were looking for something.

Subjunctive 'jaise... ho' (as if...).

5

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी घड़ी की ओर देखा और कमरे से बाहर चला गया।

He looked at his watch impatiently and walked out of the room.

Sequential actions joined by 'aur'.

6

ग्राहक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक बिल माँगा क्योंकि उसे देर हो रही थी।

The customer asked for the bill impatiently because he was getting late.

Use of 'kyonki' (because).

7

फिल्म शुरू होने में देरी हुई, तो दर्शक अधैर्यपूर्वक सीट पर हिलने लगे।

The movie was delayed, so the audience started shifting impatiently in their seats.

Causal link with 'toh'.

8

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक पत्र फाड़ दिया और कूड़ेदान में डाल दिया।

He tore the letter impatiently and threw it in the dustbin.

Compound verb 'daal diya'.

1

शेयरधारकों ने अधैर्यपूर्वक कंपनी के वार्षिक लाभ की घोषणा का इंतज़ार किया।

The shareholders impatiently awaited the announcement of the company's annual profit.

Formal vocabulary like 'sheyar-dharak' (shareholders).

2

विपक्ष ने अधैर्यपूर्वक सरकार से जवाब देने की मांग की।

The opposition impatiently demanded an answer from the government.

Political register.

3

वैज्ञानिक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक प्रयोग के परिणामों का विश्लेषण किया।

The scientist impatiently analyzed the results of the experiment.

Academic/Scientific context.

4

न्यायाधीश ने वकील को अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी दलीलें संक्षेप में रखने को कहा।

The judge impatiently told the lawyer to summarize his arguments.

Legal register.

5

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी पुरानी यादों के पन्ने पलटने शुरू किए।

He started turning the pages of his old memories impatiently.

Metaphorical use of 'panne palatna'.

6

जब तकनीक ने काम करना बंद कर दिया, तो इंजीनियर अधैर्यपूर्वक उसे ठीक करने लगा।

When the technology stopped working, the engineer started fixing it impatiently.

Complex sentence structure.

7

यात्री ने अधैर्यपूर्वक काउंटर पर अपना पासपोर्ट पटका।

The passenger slammed his passport on the counter impatiently.

Expressive verb 'patakna' (to slam/throw down).

8

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक शोर मचा रहे बच्चों को डांटा।

She impatiently scolded the children who were making noise.

Adjective clause 'shor macha rahe'.

1

सभ्यता के विकास के साथ, मनुष्य अधैर्यपूर्वक प्रकृति के रहस्यों को सुलझाने में लगा है।

With the development of civilization, man is impatiently engaged in solving the mysteries of nature.

Philosophical/Sociological tone.

2

आलोचक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक उपन्यास के कथानक की विसंगतियों को रेखांकित किया।

The critic impatiently highlighted the inconsistencies in the novel's plot.

Literary criticism vocabulary.

3

राजनीतिक अस्थिरता के दौर में, जनता अधैर्यपूर्वक बदलाव की प्रतीक्षा कर रही है।

In an era of political instability, the public is impatiently waiting for change.

Abstract noun usage.

4

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी विरासत के बँवारे की बात छेड़ी।

He impatiently brought up the topic of the division of his inheritance.

Idiom 'baat chhedna' (to start a conversation).

5

कलाकार ने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी अधूरी पेंटिंग को कैनवास से हटा दिया।

The artist impatiently removed his unfinished painting from the canvas.

Describing creative frustration.

6

दार्शनिक ने तर्क दिया कि अधैर्यपूर्वक सत्य की खोज करना संभव नहीं है।

The philosopher argued that it is not possible to search for truth impatiently.

Indirect speech.

7

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी सफलता का श्रेय दूसरों को देने से मना कर दिया।

He impatiently refused to give credit for his success to others.

Negative infinitive 'dene se mana karna'.

8

संपादक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक पांडुलिपि में सुधार के सुझाव दिए।

The editor impatiently gave suggestions for improvements in the manuscript.

Professional publishing terminology.

1

मानवीय महत्त्वाकांक्षाएँ अक्सर अधैर्यपूर्वक काल के चक्र को चुनौती देती हैं।

Human ambitions often impatiently challenge the cycle of time.

Highly poetic and abstract.

2

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी नियति के विरुद्ध विद्रोह का बिगुल फूँका।

He impatiently sounded the bugle of rebellion against his destiny.

Metaphorical idiom 'bigul phoonkna'.

3

आधुनिक युग की विडंबना यह है कि हम अधैर्यपूर्वक शांति की तलाश कर रहे हैं।

The irony of the modern age is that we are impatiently searching for peace.

Ironical/Paradoxical structure.

4

उसकी आँखों में अधैर्यपूर्वक झलकती जिज्ञासा ने सबको निरुत्तर कर दिया।

The curiosity reflecting impatiently in his eyes left everyone speechless.

Adverb modifying a participle 'jhalakti'.

5

सत्ता के गलियारों में अधैर्यपूर्वक लिए गए निर्णय अक्सर आत्मघाती सिद्ध होते हैं।

Decisions taken impatiently in the corridors of power often prove to be suicidal.

Political metaphor 'satta ke galiyare'.

6

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपने अस्तित्व के प्रमाण खोजने के प्रयास किए।

He made attempts to find proof of his existence impatiently.

Existentialist theme.

7

अधैर्यपूर्वक किया गया कोई भी कृत्य विवेक की कसौटी पर खरा नहीं उतरता।

Any act done impatiently does not stand the test of wisdom.

Proverbial style.

8

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी आध्यात्मिक यात्रा के अंतिम पड़ाव पर पहुँचना चाहता था।

He impatiently wanted to reach the final stage of his spiritual journey.

Spiritual/Narrative context.

자주 쓰는 조합

अधैर्यपूर्वक प्रतीक्षा करना
अधैर्यपूर्वक पूछना
अधैर्यपूर्वक देखना
अधैर्यपूर्वक चिल्लाना
अधैर्यपूर्वक मांग करना
अधैर्यपूर्वक पन्ने पलटना
अधैर्यपूर्वक जवाब देना
अधैर्यपूर्वक टहलना
अधैर्यपूर्वक इशारा करना
अधैर्यपूर्वक दरवाजा खटखटाना

자주 쓰는 구문

अधैर्यपूर्वक व्यवहार करना

— To behave in an impatient manner.

अतिथियों के साथ अधैर्यपूर्वक व्यवहार करना शोभा नहीं देता।

अधैर्यपूर्वक निर्णय लेना

— To take a decision in a hurry/impatiently.

अधैर्यपूर्वक लिए गए निर्णय अक्सर गलत होते हैं।

अधैर्यपूर्वक बोलना

— To speak without waiting or with irritation.

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी बात रखी।

अधैर्यपूर्वक समय बिताना

— To spend time restlessly while waiting.

उसने हवाई अड्डे पर दो घंटे अधैर्यपूर्वक बिताए।

अधैर्यपूर्वक काम समाप्त करना

— To finish work hastily due to lack of patience.

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक अपना होमवर्क पूरा किया।

अधैर्यपूर्वक प्रतिक्रिया देना

— To react impatiently.

उसने आलोचना पर अधैर्यपूर्वक प्रतिक्रिया दी।

अधैर्यपूर्वक आगे बढ़ना

— To move forward without waiting for others or instructions.

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक लाइन में आगे बढ़ गया।

अधैर्यपूर्वक सुनना

— To listen with visible impatience.

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक मेरी सलाह सुन रहा था।

अधैर्यपूर्वक खोजना

— To search for something in a restless manner.

वह अधैर्यपूर्वक अपनी चाबियाँ खोज रहा था।

अधैर्यपूर्वक संकेत देना

— To signal impatiently.

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक वेटर को संकेत दिया।

자주 혼동되는 단어

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs जल्दबाजी (Jaldbaazi)

Jaldbaazi is 'haste' (noun), while Adhairyapūrvak is 'impatiently' (adverb).

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs बेसब्री (Besabri)

Besabri is more common and can be positive; Adhairyapūrvak is formal and usually negative.

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs धैर्यपूर्वक (Dhairyapūrvak)

This is the exact opposite (patiently). Don't drop the 'A'!

관용어 및 표현

"धैर्य का बांध टूटना"

— To lose all patience. When this happens, one usually acts 'adhairyapūrvak'.

जब ट्रेन तीन घंटे लेट हुई, तो यात्रियों के धैर्य का बांध टूट गया।

Literary
"हाथ-पैर मारना"

— To struggle restlessly or impatiently to achieve something.

वह नौकरी पाने के लिए अधैर्यपूर्वक हाथ-पैर मार रहा है।

Colloquial
"सिर पर सवार होना"

— To be obsessively impatient or demanding of someone.

वह काम पूरा करवाने के लिए मेरे सिर पर अधैर्यपूर्वक सवार रहता है।

Informal
"उबल पड़ना"

— To burst out in anger or impatience.

देरी होने पर वह अधैर्यपूर्वक उबल पड़ा।

Informal
"नाक पर गुस्सा होना"

— To be very short-tempered or impatient.

उसके तो नाक पर गुस्सा रहता है, वह हमेशा अधैर्यपूर्वक बात करता है।

Idiomatic
"आसमान सिर पर उठाना"

— To create a huge fuss, often out of impatience.

खाना मिलने में देरी हुई तो उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक आसमान सिर पर उठा लिया।

Exaggeration
"खिचड़ी पकाना"

— To plot something, sometimes used when people act impatiently in secret.

वे अधैर्यपूर्वक कोने में बैठकर कोई खिचड़ी पका रहे थे।

Informal
"आग बबूला होना"

— To be furious, often following an impatient reaction.

अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार करने के बाद वह आग बबूला हो गया।

Metaphorical
"कलेजा मुँह को आना"

— To be extremely restless or anxious.

नतीजे के इंतज़ार में उसका कलेजा अधैर्यपूर्वक मुँह को आ रहा था।

Emotional
"चैन न मिलना"

— To have no peace of mind; to be perpetually impatient.

उसे अधैर्यपूर्वक काम किए बिना चैन नहीं मिलता।

Neutral

혼동하기 쉬운

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs अधैर्य

It's the noun form.

Adhairya is 'impatience' (the thing), Adhairyapūrvak is 'impatiently' (the way).

उसका अधैर्य बढ़ रहा था। (Noun)

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs व्याकुल

Similar meaning of restlessness.

Vyakul is an adjective (anxious person), Adhairyapūrvak is an adverb (acting impatiently).

वह व्याकुल था। (Adjective)

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs शीघ्र

Both relate to speed.

Shighra means 'soon' or 'quickly' without the emotional connotation of irritation.

कृपया शीघ्र आएं। (Please come soon.)

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs उतावला

Describes a person in a hurry.

Utavla is an adjective (eager/rash), Adhairyapūrvak is how they act.

वह बहुत उतावला लड़का है। (He is a very rash boy.)

अधैर्यपूर्वक vs बेचैन

General restlessness.

Bechain focuses on lack of peace/rest, Adhairyapūrvak focuses on the inability to wait.

रात भर वह बेचैन रहा। (He was restless all night.)

문장 패턴

A1

Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Verb.

राम अधैर्यपूर्वक बैठा है।

A2

Subject + Object + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Verb.

सीता अधैर्यपूर्वक पत्र पढ़ रही है।

B1

Time/Reason + Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Verb.

देरी होने पर वह अधैर्यपूर्वक चिल्लाया।

B2

Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + [Verb Phrase] + because...

उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक फाइल फेंकी क्योंकि उसे गुस्सा आ रहा था।

C1

Participial Phrase + Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Verb.

नतीजों की घोषणा सुनते ही, उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक ताली बजाई।

C2

Metaphorical Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Abstract Verb.

उसका मन अधैर्यपूर्वक भविष्य की कल्पनाओं में खो गया।

B1

Negative + Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Verb.

हमें कभी अधैर्यपूर्वक बात नहीं करनी चाहिए।

A2

Interrogative + Subject + अधैर्यपूर्वक + Verb?

क्या तुम अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार कर रहे हो?

어휘 가족

명사

동사

형용사

관련

사용법

frequency

Moderate in literature and news; low in daily slang.

자주 하는 실수
  • Using 'adhairyapūrvak' as an adjective. Using it only as an adverb.

    You can't say 'He is an adhairyapūrvak man'. You say 'He spoke adhairyapūrvak'.

  • Spelling it as 'adhairpūrvak'. अधैर्यपूर्वक (adhairyapūrvak).

    The 'ya' is part of the root 'dhairya' and must be included.

  • Using it for positive excitement. Using 'besabri se' for positive excitement.

    'Adhairyapūrvak' usually sounds irritated, while 'besabri' can be happy.

  • Pronouncing 'dha' as 'da'. Using the aspirated 'dha'.

    'Dha' (ध) and 'Da' (द) are different sounds in Hindi and change the word's clarity.

  • Putting the adverb after the verb. Putting it before the verb.

    Hindi adverbs typically precede the verbs they modify.

Adverbial Suffix

Whenever you see '-pūrvak', translate it as '-ly' in your head. It makes understanding long Hindi words much easier.

Sanskrit Roots

Learning 'Dhairya' (patience) helps you learn four other words: Dhairya, Adhairya, Dhairyapūrvak, and Adhairyapūrvak.

Tone Check

Use this word when you want to sound educated or when writing a formal story. For friends, stick to 'besabri'.

The 'Ya' Sound

Don't forget the 'ya' before 'purvak'. It's adhair-YA-purvak. Skipping it makes the word sound incomplete.

Cultural Value

Remember that calling someone 'adhairyapūrvak' is a subtle way of saying they lack self-control, which is a significant observation in Indian culture.

Sentence Position

Place it right before the verb. 'Wah adhairyapūrvak chillaaya' is more natural than 'Wah chillaaya adhairyapūrvak'.

News Marker

Listen for this word in news reports about traffic jams or delayed government projects.

Opposites Attract

Learn 'Dhairyapūrvak' (patiently) and 'Adhairyapūrvak' (impatiently) together to lock them in your memory.

Conjunct Characters

Practice recognizing the 'ry' conjunct (the hook on 'ya') so you don't get stuck when reading it in books.

Aspiration

The 'dh' in adhairyapūrvak is aspirated. Blow a little air out when you say the 'dh'.

암기하기

기억법

Think of 'A' as 'No', 'Dhairya' as 'Dairy' (Imagine a slow dairy farm), and 'Purvak' as 'Power'. No-Dairy-Power = You have no power to wait for the dairy milk, so you act impatiently!

시각적 연상

Visualize a man in a business suit (formal) tapping his foot aggressively while looking at a giant golden watch.

Word Web

Dhairya A-dhairya Purvak Wait Irritation Formal Time Adverb

챌린지

Try to describe a scene at an airport where a flight is delayed by 5 hours using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' at least three times.

어원

Derived from Sanskrit. It is a compound of 'A' (negation) + 'Dhairya' (fortitude/patience) + 'Pūrvak' (manner/with).

원래 의미: In a manner that lacks the quality of steadfastness or patience.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived)

문화적 맥락

It is a polite way to call someone impatient. It is much better than calling them 'pagal' (crazy) or 'badtameez' (rude).

In English, 'impatiently' can be neutral, but in Hindi, 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' sounds more 'heavy' and descriptive of a character's internal failure to remain calm.

Found in Munshi Premchand's stories to describe the restlessness of the poor or the arrogance of the rich. Used in modern Hindi news scripts during election result days. Common in Hindi translations of the Bhagavad Gita when discussing the mind's nature.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

Waiting for public transport

  • बस के लिए अधैर्यपूर्वक रुकना
  • घड़ी को अधैर्यपूर्वक देखना
  • ड्राइवर से अधैर्यपूर्वक पूछना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक लाइन में खड़ा होना

In a professional meeting

  • अधैर्यपूर्वक फाइल मांगना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक प्रेजेंटेशन देखना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक टोकना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक मीटिंग खत्म करना

At a restaurant

  • अधैर्यपूर्वक मेनू मांगना
  • वेटर को अधैर्यपूर्वक बुलाना
  • खाने का अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक बिल चुकाना

Reacting to news

  • अधैर्यपूर्वक टीवी चालू करना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक अखबार पढ़ना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक खबर सुनना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक टिप्पणी करना

Medical situations

  • रिपोर्ट का अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार
  • डॉक्टर से अधैर्यपूर्वक सवाल
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक क्लिनिक में बैठना
  • अधैर्यपूर्वक दवा मांगना

대화 시작하기

"क्या आपने कभी किसी का अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार किया है?"

"जब लोग अधैर्यपूर्वक व्यवहार करते हैं, तो आपको कैसा लगता है?"

"क्या आज के युग में हम सब अधैर्यपूर्वक जी रहे हैं?"

"अधैर्यपूर्वक काम करने से क्या नुकसान हो सकते हैं?"

"आप अधैर्यपूर्वक कब महसूस करते हैं—ट्रैफिक में या लाइन में?"

일기 주제

आज मैंने देखा कि एक व्यक्ति बैंक में अधैर्यपूर्वक चिल्ला रहा था। उसका वर्णन करें।

एक समय के बारे में लिखें जब आपने अधैर्यपूर्वक कोई निर्णय लिया और उसका परिणाम क्या हुआ।

क्या तकनीक हमें और अधिक अधैर्यपूर्वक बना रही है? अपने विचार लिखें।

धैर्यपूर्वक बनाम अधैर्यपूर्वक: एक तुलनात्मक निबंध लिखें।

एक कहानी लिखें जिसका शीर्षक हो 'अधैर्यपूर्वक बिताया गया एक घंटा'।

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

The root is the Sanskrit word 'धैर्य' (dhairya), meaning patience. It is negated by 'अ-' and turned into an adverb by '-पूर्वक'.

Yes, it is an adverb (avyay), so it remains the same for all genders. For example: 'वह (स्त्री) अधैर्यपूर्वक बोली' is correct.

Not in casual songs, but you will hear it in historical dramas or when a character is speaking very formally.

Adhairyapūrvak is formal and implies irritation. Besabri se is common and often implies excitement or positive anticipation.

It is usually transliterated as 'Adhairyapūrvak' or 'Adhairyapurvak'.

Generally negative, as it implies a lack of the virtue of patience.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. You should say 'अधैर्य लड़का' or 'अधैर्यवान लड़का' (though 'besabr' is more common for people).

The stress is on the 'dhair' part. Make sure to emphasize that syllable.

Only if the 'quickly' is caused by impatience. If you just mean 'fast' without irritation, use 'jaldi' or 'shighra'.

Yes, it's very common! Shantipūrvak (peacefully), Dhairyapūrvak (patiently), dhyānpūrvak (carefully).

셀프 테스트 200 질문

writing

Write a sentence using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' to describe someone waiting for a train.

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Use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in a sentence about a teacher and a student.

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Write a formal sentence about a company's shareholders.

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Translate: 'He knocked on the door impatiently.'

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Describe a person looking at their watch using the word.

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a long queue at a bank.

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Use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' to describe an artist's reaction to a mistake.

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Translate: 'Why are you behaving so impatiently?'

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Create a sentence using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' and 'क्योंकि' (because).

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Write a sentence using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in the future tense.

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Describe a scene in a library where someone is acting 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'.

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Translate: 'The officer turned the pages of the file impatiently.'

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Write a sentence about a doctor and a patient's report.

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Use the word in a sentence about a political protest.

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Translate: 'Don't work so impatiently.'

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Write a sentence about an interview result.

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Use the word in a sentence about a child and dinner.

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Translate: 'The judge spoke to the lawyer impatiently.'

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Write a sentence using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' and 'अचानक' (suddenly).

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Describe a person biting their nails using the word.

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Pronounce the word 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' slowly.

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Say 'He is waiting impatiently' in Hindi.

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Explain the meaning of 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in your own words (in Hindi or English).

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Use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in a sentence about a bus.

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Say 'Don't speak impatiently' in Hindi.

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Translate and speak: 'The officer checked the file impatiently.'

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Pronounce 'धैर्यपूर्वक' and then 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'.

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Tell a 2-sentence story about a hungry person using the word.

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Ask a question using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'.

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Say 'She looked at her watch impatiently' in Hindi.

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Describe a noisy crowd using 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'.

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Translate and speak: 'Wait patiently, not impatiently.'

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Say the word 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' three times fast.

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Use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in a sentence about a phone call.

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Say 'He tore the letter impatiently' in Hindi.

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Describe a doctor's waiting room using the word.

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Say 'I am waiting impatiently for the results' in Hindi.

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Translate and speak: 'The judge asked the lawyer to be quick.'

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Pronounce the suffix '-pūrvak' clearly.

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Use 'अधैर्यपूर्वक' in a sentence about a traffic jam.

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Listen to the word: 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'. Which part means 'patience'?

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Listen to the sentence: 'वह अधैर्यपूर्वक बोला।' What did he do?

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Listen and identify the adverb: 'उसने अधैर्यपूर्वक दरवाजा खोला।'

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Does the speaker sound happy or irritated when saying 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'?

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Listen: 'अधैर्यपूर्वक मत चलो।' Is this a command or a question?

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Which word is longer: 'जल्दी' or 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'?

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Listen to the suffix: '-पूर्वक'. What does it indicate?

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Listen: 'वह अधैर्यपूर्वक इंतज़ार कर रहा था।' What is the tense?

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Listen: 'शिक्षक ने अधैर्यपूर्वक उत्तर दिया।' Who gave the answer?

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Identify the word: 'A-Dhairya-Purvak'.

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Listen and translate: 'अधैर्यपूर्वक मत पूछो।'

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Listen: 'भीड़ अधैर्यपूर्वक चिल्लाई।' What did the crowd do?

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Identify the root in 'अधैर्यपूर्वक'.

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Listen: 'अधैर्यपूर्वक काम समाप्त हुआ।' Is the action finished?

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Listen: 'क्या तुम अधैर्यपूर्वक हो?' Is this grammatically correct?

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