बेइज्जत होना
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- To be humiliated or lose social respect.
- A strong verb used for significant shame.
- Central to South Asian cultural concepts of honor.
- Involves being disgraced, usually in public.
The Hindi verb बेइज्जत होना (beizzat honā) is a powerful and emotionally charged expression that translates to 'to be humiliated,' 'to be disgraced,' or 'to lose face.' In the socio-cultural fabric of South Asia, the concept of izzat (honor/respect) is paramount. Therefore, the negation of this honor through the prefix be- (without) signifies a profound social and personal loss. This term is not just about a simple insult; it describes a situation where one's dignity is stripped away, often in a public or significant setting. It is used when an individual feels belittled, mocked, or treated with utter lack of respect, leading to a sense of shame.
- Cultural Weight
- In many Indian communities, 'izzat' is considered more valuable than wealth. Thus, 'beizzat honā' is often perceived as a catastrophic event in one's social life.
- Grammatical Structure
- It is an intransitive compound verb formed by the adjective 'beizzat' (disgraced) and the auxiliary verb 'honā' (to be/become).
कल पार्टी में सबके सामने वह बेइज्जत हो गया। (He was humiliated in front of everyone at the party yesterday.)
People use this word in various contexts, ranging from minor social awkwardness to major life-altering scandals. For instance, a student might feel 'beizzat' if a teacher scolds them harshly in front of the class. On a larger scale, a politician might be 'beizzat' if a corruption scandal is exposed. The word carries a heavy weight of public perception; it implies that the humiliation was witnessed or is known by others, which amplifies the feeling of disgrace. It is frequently heard in family dramas, movies, and news reports where reputations are at stake.
झूठे आरोपों की वजह से उसे बेइज्जत होना पड़ा। (He had to face humiliation because of false allegations.)
- Emotional Resonance
- The word evokes feelings of vulnerability, anger, and deep sadness. It is often associated with the 'breaking' of one's pride.
Understanding 'beizzat honā' requires an appreciation of the collective nature of Indian society. One's identity is often tied to their family or group. Therefore, when an individual is 'beizzat,' it often reflects on their entire family. This is why the word is so frequently used in discussions about family honor and social standing. In modern usage, it also applies to professional settings where a public reprimand or a failure can lead to professional disgrace.
बिना गलती के बेइज्जत होना बहुत दुखद है। (To be humiliated without any fault is very sad.)
Using बेइज्जत होना correctly involves understanding its conjugation as a verb phrase. Since it ends with 'honā,' it changes based on the tense, gender, and number of the subject. It is an intransitive verb, meaning the subject is the one experiencing the humiliation. It is crucial not to confuse it with its transitive counterpart, beizzat karnā, which means 'to humiliate someone else.'
- Past Tense Usage
- In the past tense, 'honā' becomes 'huā' (masculine singular), 'hui' (feminine singular), or 'hue' (plural). Example: 'Main beizzat huā' (I was humiliated).
वह भरी सभा में बेइज्जत हुई। (She was humiliated in the full assembly.)
When constructing sentences, you often specify the cause or the location of the humiliation using postpositions like se (by/from) or mein (in). For example, 'Logon ke saamne beizzat honā' means 'to be humiliated in front of people.' The word is often paired with adverbs like bahut (very) or buri tarah (badly) to emphasize the intensity of the disgrace.
क्या तुम बेइज्जत होना चाहते हो? (Do you want to be humiliated?)
- Future Tense
- In the future, it becomes 'houngā' (I will be), 'hoge' (you will be), or 'hoga' (he/it will be). Example: 'Tum beizzat hoge' (You will be disgraced).
In formal writing, you might see more complex structures. For instance, 'Beizzat hone ka darr' (the fear of being humiliated) is a common phrase in psychological or sociological discussions. It can also be used in the passive voice with kiyā jānā, such as 'use beizzat kiyā gayā' (he was made to be humiliated), though 'beizzat honā' is more common for describing the state of the person.
अगर तुम सच नहीं बोलोगे, तो तुम्हें बेइज्जत होना पड़ेगा। (If you don't speak the truth, you will have to face humiliation.)
- Continuous Tense
- To describe an ongoing process: 'Woh beizzat ho rahā hai' (He is being humiliated).
You will encounter बेइज्जत होना in a variety of real-life and media settings. It is a staple of Hindi cinema (Bollywood), particularly in dramas involving family conflict, revenge, or social justice. Characters often express their fear of being 'beizzat' or recount a time they were 'beizzat' as a motivation for their actions. In these stories, 'izzat' is often the currency that characters trade, and losing it is a pivotal plot point.
- Daily Conversations
- In everyday life, people use it to describe embarrassing social situations. 'Main wahan jaakar beizzat nahi hona chahta' (I don't want to go there and be humiliated).
फिल्मों में अक्सर नायक बेइज्जत होने के बाद बदला लेता है। (In movies, the hero often takes revenge after being humiliated.)
News media is another place where this word is common. When a public figure is caught in a scandal or loses a major election ignominiously, journalists might describe them as being 'beizzat' in the eyes of the public. It is also used in legal contexts to describe defamation or the loss of reputation resulting from a trial. In the workplace, employees might use it in hushed tones to describe a colleague who was publicly reprimanded by a boss.
समाचारों में कहा गया कि नेताजी को जनता के बीच बेइज्जत होना पड़ा। (The news said that the leader had to face humiliation among the public.)
- Literature and Poetry
- Classical and modern Hindi literature often explores the theme of 'izzat'. Characters may face 'beizzati' as a test of their character or as a result of societal cruelty.
On social media, 'beizzat honā' is sometimes used more lightly or in a self-deprecating way. A person might post about a funny social blunder and say they were 'beizzat' in front of their crush. However, the core meaning remains one of social shame. In school settings, students talk about 'beizzat honā' if they are caught cheating or if they fail to answer a question in front of the whole class.
दोस्तों के बीच बेइज्जत होना आम बात है, लेकिन फिर भी बुरा लगता है। (Being humiliated among friends is common, but it still feels bad.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing बेइज्जत होना (beizzat honā) with बेइज्जत करना (beizzat karnā). While they look similar, their meanings are opposite in terms of who is performing the action. 'Honā' is for when you are the victim of the humiliation, whereas 'karnā' is for when you are the one doing the humiliating. Mixing these up can lead to confusing sentences like 'I humiliated' when you meant 'I was humiliated.'
- Mistake 1: Subject-Verb Agreement
- Using 'beizzat huā' for a female subject. Correct: 'Woh beizzat hui.'
Incorrect: मैं सबके सामने बेइज्जत किया। (I humiliated everyone - if you meant you were humiliated.)
Correct: मैं सबके सामने बेइज्जत हुआ। (I was humiliated in front of everyone.)
Another common error is using the word in contexts that are too mild. 'Beizzat honā' carries a significant emotional weight. If you just had a small, funny slip-up, using this word might sound overly dramatic. In such cases, words like 'sharmindā honā' (to be embarrassed) or 'mazaak bannā' (to become a joke) are more appropriate. Overusing 'beizzat' can make your speech sound like a theatrical performance rather than a natural conversation.
गलत: पेन गिर गया और मैं बेइज्जत हो गया। (The pen fell and I was humiliated - too dramatic.)
सही: पेन गिर गया और मैं शर्मिंदा हो गया। (The pen fell and I was embarrassed.)
- Mistake 2: Preposition Use
- Forgetting to use 'ke saamne' (in front of) or 'se' (by) to provide context for the humiliation.
Finally, learners sometimes struggle with the pronunciation of 'izzat.' The 'z' sound is a distinct 'z' as in 'zebra,' not a 'j' sound. Pronouncing it as 'be-ijjat' is a common regional variation but 'be-izzat' is the standard pronunciation. Also, ensure the 't' in 'izzat' is soft (dental), not hard (retroflex).
Hindi offers several synonyms and related terms for बेइज्जत होना, each with its own nuance. Understanding these can help you choose the most precise word for your context. The most formal alternative is अपमानित होना (apmaanit honā). This word is derived from Sanskrit and is frequently used in formal speeches, literature, and news reporting. It sounds more clinical and less visceral than 'beizzat.'
- अपमानित होना vs बेइज्जत होना
- 'Apmaanit honā' is formal/academic; 'Beizzat honā' is more emotional and common in daily speech and drama.
वह अपने व्यवहार के लिए अपमानित हुआ। (He was insulted for his behavior - Formal.)
Another common term is शर्मिंदा होना (sharmindā honā), which means 'to be ashamed' or 'to be embarrassed.' While 'beizzat' focuses on the external loss of respect, 'sharminda' focuses more on the internal feeling of guilt or embarrassment. You can be 'sharminda' in private, but you are usually 'beizzat' in public. Another poetic and Urdu-influenced term is रुसवा होना (rusvā honā), which often implies being disgraced in matters of love or reputation.
पूरी दुनिया में उसकी रुसवाई हुई। (He was disgraced throughout the world - Poetic/Heavy.)
- तिरस्कृत होना (Tiraskrit honā)
- This means 'to be rejected' or 'to be treated with contempt.' It is very formal and often used in historical or religious texts.
Lastly, नीचा देखना (neechā dekhnā) or नीचा दिखाना (neechā dikhānā) are idiomatic ways to talk about humiliation. 'Neechā dekhnā' literally means 'to look down,' but idiomatically it means to suffer a loss of face or to be defeated in a humiliating way. Using these alternatives will make your Hindi sound more natural and varied, allowing you to match the tone of the situation perfectly.
How Formal Is It?
"भ्रष्टाचार के कारण उन्हें सार्वजनिक रूप से बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।"
"वह अपनी गलती की वजह से बेइज्जत हो गया।"
"यार, मैं तो सबके सामने बेइज्जत हो गया!"
"गलत काम करने से हमें बेइज्जत होना पड़ता है।"
"उसकी तो पूरी तरह से बेइज्जती हो गई।"
재미있는 사실
The word 'izzat' is so central to South Asian culture that it is often left untranslated in English-language academic studies of the region's sociology.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing 'z' as 'j' (e.g., be-ijjat).
- Using a hard retroflex 'T' instead of a soft dental 't'.
- Aspirating the 'b' too much.
- Shortening the 'e' in 'be' to a short 'i'.
- Pronouncing 'honā' as 'hauna'.
난이도
Common word but requires understanding of compound verbs.
Spelling of 'izzat' and correct conjugation of 'honā' is key.
Requires correct 'z' sound and dental 't'.
Very common in media; easy to recognize once learned.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Compound Verbs with 'Honā'
Words like 'खुश होना' (to be happy) and 'बेइज्जत होना' follow the same conjugation rules.
Transitive vs Intransitive
Beizzat honā (Intransitive: to be humiliated) vs Beizzat karnā (Transitive: to humiliate someone).
Gender Agreement
वह बेइज्जत हुआ (M) vs वह बेइज्जत हुई (F).
Postposition 'Se'
Use 'se' to show the cause: 'गलती से बेइज्जत होना'.
Use of 'Ke Saamne'
Commonly paired with 'ke saamne' to indicate the audience of the humiliation.
수준별 예문
मैं बेइज्जत हुआ।
I was humiliated.
Past tense, masculine singular.
वह बेइज्जत हुई।
She was humiliated.
Past tense, feminine singular.
क्या तुम बेइज्जत हुए?
Were you humiliated?
Interrogative, past tense.
सबके सामने बेइज्जत मत हो।
Don't be humiliated in front of everyone.
Imperative negative.
वह बहुत बेइज्जत हुआ।
He was very humiliated.
Use of 'bahut' for emphasis.
मैं बेइज्जत नहीं होना चाहता।
I don't want to be humiliated.
Negative desire.
वह डरता है कि वह बेइज्जत होगा।
He is afraid that he will be humiliated.
Future tense.
दोस्त के सामने बेइज्जत होना बुरा है।
Being humiliated in front of a friend is bad.
Infinitive as a subject.
गलती करने पर वह बेइज्जत हो गया।
He got humiliated upon making a mistake.
Past tense with a reason.
बिना वजह बेइज्जत होना ठीक नहीं है।
It is not right to be humiliated without a reason.
Adverbial phrase 'binā vajah'.
पूरी क्लास में वह बेइज्जत हुई।
She was humiliated in the whole class.
Locative context.
झूठ बोलोगे तो बेइज्जत होगे।
If you lie, you will be disgraced.
Conditional sentence.
वह बेइज्जत होने से डरती है।
She is afraid of being humiliated.
Fear followed by 'se'.
उसे सबके सामने बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
He had to be humiliated in front of everyone.
Use of 'padā' for obligation.
तुम क्यों बेइज्जत होना चाहते हो?
Why do you want to be humiliated?
Interrogative with 'kyun'.
वे लोग कल बेइज्जत हुए थे।
Those people were humiliated yesterday.
Plural past tense.
नौकरी से निकाले जाने पर वह बेइज्जत महसूस कर रहा था।
He was feeling humiliated upon being fired from the job.
Continuous tense with 'mehsoos karnā'.
भरी महफ़िल में बेइज्जत होना कोई छोटी बात नहीं है।
Being humiliated in a full gathering is no small matter.
Gerundial use.
उसने अपनी गलती मानी ताकि उसे और बेइज्जत न होना पड़े।
He admitted his mistake so that he wouldn't have to be further humiliated.
Purpose clause with 'tāki'.
समाज में बेइज्जत होने का डर सबको होता है।
Everyone has the fear of being disgraced in society.
Genitive case 'hone ka'.
वह अपनी हार की वजह से बेइज्जत हो गया।
He was disgraced because of his defeat.
Causal phrase 'ki vajah se'.
क्या तुम्हें कभी सबके सामने बेइज्जत होना पड़ा है?
Have you ever had to be humiliated in front of everyone?
Perfect tense with 'padā hai'.
उसे डर था कि कहीं वह बेइज्जत न हो जाए।
He was afraid that he might get humiliated.
Subjunctive mood with 'kahin... na'.
इतने बड़े मंच पर बेइज्जत होना बहुत दुखद था।
Being humiliated on such a big stage was very sad.
Emphasis with 'itne bade'.
भ्रष्टाचार के आरोपों के बाद मंत्री जी को बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
After corruption allegations, the minister had to face disgrace.
Formal context.
किसी को भी सार्वजनिक रूप से बेइज्जत होना पसंद नहीं है।
No one likes to be humiliated publicly.
Adverbial phrase 'saarvajanik roop se'.
उसकी बातों ने मुझे इस कदर बेइज्जत किया कि मैं रो पड़ा।
His words humiliated me so much that I started crying.
Result clause 'is kadar... ki'.
बिना किसी सबूत के बेइज्जत होना बहुत बड़ा अन्याय है।
To be disgraced without any evidence is a great injustice.
Abstract noun 'anyaay'.
वह अपनी खानदानी इज्जत बचाने के लिए बेइज्जत होने को तैयार था।
He was ready to be humiliated to save his family's honor.
Infinitive with 'ko taiyaar'.
अगर तुम वहाँ जाओगे, तो तुम्हें बेइज्जत होना ही पड़ेगा।
If you go there, you will definitely have to be humiliated.
Emphatic 'hi'.
उसने सोचा भी नहीं था कि उसे इस तरह बेइज्जत होना पड़ेगा।
He hadn't even thought that he would have to be disgraced like this.
Past perfect with 'ki'.
सम्मान पाने के लिए कभी-कभी बेइज्जत होना भी पड़ता है।
Sometimes one has to be humiliated to gain respect.
General truth with 'padtā hai'.
उसकी पूरी साख दांव पर थी और अंततः उसे बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
His entire reputation was at stake and ultimately he had to be disgraced.
Complex sentence with 'saakh' (reputation).
सांस्कृतिक भिन्नताओं के कारण उसे अनजाने में बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
Due to cultural differences, he had to face humiliation unintentionally.
Causal 'ke kaaran'.
राजनीतिक षड्यंत्रों के चलते वह बेइज्जत हुआ और उसका करियर बर्बाद हो गया।
Due to political conspiracies, he was disgraced and his career was ruined.
Compound sentence.
आत्म-सम्मान रखने वाला व्यक्ति कभी भी बेइज्जत होना बर्दाश्त नहीं करेगा।
A person with self-respect will never tolerate being humiliated.
Future tense with 'bardaasht' (tolerate).
वह इस डर से जी रहा था कि कहीं उसके अतीत के कारण उसे बेइज्जत न होना पड़े।
He was living in fear that he might have to be disgraced because of his past.
Participial construction 'ji rahā thā'.
झूठे गवाहों की वजह से एक निर्दोष व्यक्ति को बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
An innocent person had to be humiliated because of false witnesses.
Focus on 'nirdosh' (innocent).
अपनी ही नजरों में बेइज्जत होना सबसे बड़ी सजा है।
To be disgraced in one's own eyes is the biggest punishment.
Metaphorical use.
उसने बड़ी गरिमा के साथ बेइज्जत होना स्वीकार किया।
He accepted being humiliated with great dignity.
Adverbial phrase 'garimā ke saath'.
सामंती व्यवस्था में अक्सर गरीबों को बेइज्जत होना पड़ता था।
In the feudal system, the poor often had to face humiliation.
Historical habitual past.
उसकी बौद्धिक श्रेष्ठता के अहंकार ने उसे अंततः बेइज्जत होने पर मजबूर कर दिया।
The arrogance of his intellectual superiority ultimately forced him to be disgraced.
Complex causal structure.
सार्वजनिक मंच पर बेइज्जत होना किसी भी कलाकार के लिए एक दुःस्वप्न जैसा है।
Being disgraced on a public stage is like a nightmare for any artist.
Simile 'jaisa hai'.
नैतिक पतन के कारण उसे समाज के हर वर्ग के सामने बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
Due to moral degradation, he had to be humiliated before every section of society.
Abstract concept 'naitik patan'.
उसने यह सुनिश्चित किया कि उसके विरोधियों को सार्वजनिक रूप से बेइज्जत होना पड़े।
He ensured that his opponents had to face public humiliation.
Subordinate clause 'ki'.
बिना किसी दोष के बेइज्जत होना मानवीय गरिमा के विरुद्ध है।
Being disgraced without any fault is against human dignity.
Prepositional phrase 'ke viruddh'.
वह जानता था कि सच बोलने पर उसे बेइज्जत होना पड़ेगा, फिर भी वह अडिग रहा।
He knew that he would have to be humiliated for speaking the truth, yet he remained firm.
Contrastive 'phir bhi'.
इतिहास गवाह है कि कई महान लोगों को अपने समय में बेइज्जत होना पड़ा था।
History is witness that many great people had to be disgraced in their time.
Idiomatic 'itihaas gawaah hai'.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— The fear of being humiliated. It is a common social anxiety.
उसे बेइज्जत होने का डर सता रहा था।
— To leave a place after being humiliated. Implies a shameful exit.
वह पार्टी से बेइज्जत होकर निकला।
— To reach a point where humiliation is imminent.
अब बेइज्जत होने की नौबत आ गई है।
— To avoid being humiliated. Often involves taking defensive action.
उसने सच बोलकर बेइज्जत होने से खुद को बचा लिया।
— To not care about being humiliated. Shows a reckless or brave attitude.
वह बेइज्जत होने की परवाह नहीं करता।
— Revenge for being humiliated. A common theme in stories.
वह अपनी बेइज्जती का बदला लेगा।
— A story or account of being humiliated.
उसने अपनी बेइज्जत होने की कहानी सुनाई।
자주 혼동되는 단어
This means to humiliate someone else, while 'honā' means to be humiliated yourself.
This is more about internal shame or embarrassment, whereas 'beizzat' is about public disgrace.
This means to be made fun of, which is usually less severe than being 'beizzat'.
관용어 및 표현
— To lose honor or be humiliated. Literally 'to have one's nose cut.'
उसकी वजह से पूरे परिवार की नाक कट गई।
Informal/Common— To be disgraced or shamed. Literally 'to have one's face blackened.'
चोरी पकड़े जाने पर उसका मुँह काला हो गया।
Informal/Strong— To be ruined or disgraced. Literally 'to be mixed in the soil.'
उसकी इज्जत मिट्टी में मिल गई।
Common— To be extremely embarrassed or ashamed.
झूठ पकड़े जाने पर वह पानी-पानी हो गया।
Common— To feel so ashamed that one wants to disappear into the ground.
वह शर्म के मारे जमीन में गड़ गया।
Idiomatic— To humiliate someone publicly. Literally 'to toss someone's hat.'
उसने भरी सभा में मेरी टोपी उछाली।
Colloquial— To be widely condemned or disgraced. Literally 'to be spat upon.'
उसकी हरकत से पूरे मोहल्ले में थू-थू हो गई।
Informal— To be humiliated by wandering aimlessly or begging.
नौकरी के लिए उसे जूतियाँ चटकानी पड़ीं।
Informal— To be stripped of honor (often used in very serious or tragic contexts).
उसने उसकी आबरू लूटने की कोशिश की।
Formal/Serious혼동하기 쉬운
Both mean humiliated.
'Apmaanit' is formal/Sanskrit-based, 'beizzat' is common/Perso-Arabic.
वह कोर्ट में अपमानित हुआ। vs वह दोस्तों में बेइज्जत हुआ।
Both refer to humiliation.
'Jaleel' is much stronger and often implies being treated like dirt.
उसे बहुत जलील किया गया।
Both mean disgraced.
'Rusva' is poetic and often refers to a loss of reputation in love.
वह शहर भर में रुसवा हो गया।
Both involve negative social treatment.
'Tiraskrit' specifically means being shunned or rejected.
उसे गाँव से तिरस्कृत कर दिया गया।
Both involve shame.
'Lajjit' is a more formal word for 'sharminda' (ashamed).
वह अपनी भूल पर लज्जित है।
문장 패턴
मैं बेइज्जत हुआ।
Main beizzat huā.
वह सबके सामने बेइज्जत हुई।
Woh sabke saamne beizzat hui.
मुझे बेइज्जत होने का डर है।
Mujhe beizzat hone ka darr hai.
क्या तुम बेइज्जत होना चाहते हो?
Kya tum beizzat honā chahte ho?
उसे चोरी की वजह से बेइज्जत होना पड़ा।
Use chori ki vajah se beizzat honā padā.
बिना किसी दोष के बेइज्जत होना दुखद है।
Binā kisi dosh ke beizzat honā dukhad hai.
इतिहास में कई नायकों को बेइज्जत होना पड़ा था।
Itihaas mein kai naayakon ko beizzat honā padā thā.
वह अपनी गरिमा खोकर बेइज्जत नहीं होना चाहता था।
Woh apni garimā khokar beizzat nahi honā chahta thā.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
Very high in daily speech, movies, and literature.
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Using 'beizzat kiyā' when you mean you were humiliated.
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Main beizzat huā.
'Kiyā' means you did it to someone else.
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Pronouncing it as 'be-ijjat'.
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Be-izzat.
The 'z' sound is crucial for standard Hindi/Urdu.
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Using it for minor embarrassment.
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Main sharminda huā.
'Beizzat' is too strong for just tripping on the stairs.
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Forgetting gender agreement (e.g., 'Woh (F) beizzat huā').
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Woh beizzat hui.
The verb must agree with the subject's gender.
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Using 'beizzat' as a noun without the suffix '-i'.
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Meri beizzati hui.
'Beizzat' is an adjective, 'beizzati' is the noun.
팁
Conjugation Check
Always remember that only 'honā' changes its form based on tense and gender.
Understand 'Izzat'
To use this word correctly, understand that 'izzat' is often seen as a fragile, valuable asset.
Don't Overuse
Using 'beizzat' for every small embarrassment can make you sound like a movie character.
Pronunciation
Master the 'z' sound; using a 'j' sound (be-ijjat) sounds very regional/uneducated.
Contextual Clues
Add 'sabke saamne' (in front of all) to emphasize the public nature of the shame.
Movie Scenes
Watch Bollywood family dramas to hear this word used in its most emotional contexts.
Root Word
Associate 'be-' with 'without' to remember many other Hindi words like 'bechain' (restless).
Passive Voice
Remember that 'beizzat honā' functions like a passive construction even though it's an active verb phrase.
Sensitivity
Be careful when describing someone else as 'beizzat', as it can be very offensive.
Learn Related Idioms
Learn 'nak katna' alongside this word to expand your expressive range.
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'BE' as 'BYE-BYE' and 'IZZAT' as 'RESPECT'. When you are 'beizzat', your respect says 'bye-bye'.
시각적 연상
Imagine a person standing on a stage where the spotlight suddenly turns off, leaving them in the dark while everyone else is laughing.
Word Web
챌린지
Try to use 'beizzat honā' in three different tenses today: past (I was), present (I am), and future (I will be).
어원
The word is a compound of the Persian prefix 'be-' (meaning without) and the Arabic noun 'izzat' (meaning honor, glory, or power).
원래 의미: Literally 'to be without honor' or 'to lose one's glory'.
Indo-Aryan (Hindi) with Perso-Arabic roots.문화적 맥락
Be careful when using this word about others, as it is a very strong accusation of loss of dignity.
English speakers might use 'embarrassed' more lightly, but 'beizzat honā' is closer to 'disgraced' or 'shamed' in its severity.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Social Gatherings
- पार्टी में बेइज्जत होना
- मेहमानों के सामने बेइज्जत होना
- हंसी का पात्र बनना
- नीचा देखना
Workplace
- बॉस के सामने बेइज्जत होना
- मीटिंग में बेइज्जत होना
- नौकरी से निकाला जाना
- साख खराब होना
School/College
- क्लास में बेइज्जत होना
- नकल करते पकड़े जाना
- टीचर से डांट खाना
- दोस्तों में मजाक बनना
Legal/Politics
- घोटाले में बेइज्जत होना
- आरोप सिद्ध होना
- सार्वजनिक माफी मांगना
- इस्तीफा देना
Personal Relationships
- धोखा मिलने पर बेइज्जत होना
- परिवार में इज्जत खोना
- झूठ पकड़ा जाना
- रुसवा होना
대화 시작하기
"क्या तुम्हें कभी किसी छोटी बात पर बेइज्जत होना पड़ा है?"
"फिल्मों में बेइज्जत होने का सीन इतना इमोशनल क्यों होता है?"
"अगर कोई तुम्हें सबके सामने बेइज्जत करे, तो तुम क्या करोगे?"
"क्या 'बेइज्जत होना' और 'शर्मिंदा होना' एक ही बात है?"
"समाज में बेइज्जत होने का डर लोगों को गलत काम करने से रोकता है या नहीं?"
일기 주제
उस समय के बारे में लिखें जब आप किसी गलतफहमी की वजह से बेइज्जत हुए थे।
क्या आपको लगता है कि किसी को सार्वजनिक रूप से बेइज्जत करना सही है? क्यों या क्यों नहीं?
इज्जत और बेइज्जती के बारे में आपके समाज की क्या धारणाएं हैं?
एक कहानी लिखें जहाँ मुख्य पात्र बेइज्जत होने के बाद अपनी खोई हुई इज्जत वापस पाता है।
आत्म-सम्मान (Self-respect) और बेइज्जत होने के डर के बीच के अंतर पर अपने विचार लिखें।
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It comes from 'be' (without) and 'izzat' (respect), so it literally means 'without respect'.
It is neutral to informal. For very formal settings, 'apmaanit honā' is preferred.
It might sound too dramatic. For minor things, use 'sharminda honā'.
If you are male: 'Main beizzat huā.' If you are female: 'Main beizzat hui.'
The opposite is 'sammānit honā' or 'izzat milnā'.
Yes, it is very common in both Hindi and Urdu.
It is a core cultural value representing family and personal honor.
It's a voiced alveolar fricative, like the 'z' in 'zebra'.
Yes, you can say 'a beizzat person' (ek beizzat vyakti), though it's less common than the verb form.
People often say 'beizzati ho gayi' (humiliation happened) as a more colloquial way.
셀프 테스트 190 질문
Write a sentence using 'beizzat honā' in the future tense.
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Translate: 'I don't want to be humiliated in front of everyone.'
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Describe a situation where someone might feel 'beizzat'.
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Use the idiom 'नाक कटना' in a sentence.
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Write a formal version of 'वह बेइज्जत हुआ' using 'apmaanit'.
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Translate: 'He had to be humiliated because of his lies.'
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Create a question asking someone if they were humiliated.
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Write a sentence about the fear of humiliation.
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Use 'buri tarah' with 'beizzat honā'.
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Explain why 'izzat' is important in a short sentence.
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Translate: 'It is better to die than to be humiliated.'
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Write a dialogue between two friends about an embarrassing moment.
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Use 'beizzat honā' in the past perfect tense.
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Translate: 'She was humiliated in the office today.'
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Write a sentence about a politician being disgraced.
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Use 'binā vajah' in a sentence with 'beizzat honā'.
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Translate: 'No one likes to lose their respect.'
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Write a sentence using 'beizzat honā' for a group of people.
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Use 'sharmindā' and 'beizzat' in the same sentence to show contrast.
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Translate: 'His arrogance led to his humiliation.'
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Say 'I was humiliated' in Hindi (Male).
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Pronounce 'beizzat' correctly, focusing on the 'z'.
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Ask a friend: 'Why are you afraid of being humiliated?'
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Say: 'I don't want to be humiliated in the party.'
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Explain the meaning of 'beizzat honā' in simple Hindi.
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Say: 'He was badly humiliated yesterday.'
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Ask: 'Were you humiliated in front of the teacher?'
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Say: 'Don't worry, you won't be humiliated.'
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Express: 'It feels very bad to be humiliated for no reason.'
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Say: 'She was humiliated in the office.'
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Use the idiom 'nak katna' in a spoken sentence.
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Ask: 'Who humiliated you?' (using transitive karnā).
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Say: 'I will never let you be humiliated.'
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Pronounce 'izzat' with a soft dental 't'.
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Say: 'Public humiliation is a nightmare.'
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Ask: 'Is honor more important than money?'
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Say: 'He is feeling very ashamed.'
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Tell a short story about someone being 'beizzat'.
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Say: 'Admit your mistake or you will be disgraced.'
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Say: 'He was disgraced in the whole town.'
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Listen to the sentence: 'वह सबके सामने बेइज्जत हुआ।' Who was humiliated?
Listen: 'बेइज्जत होने से अच्छा है मर जाना।' What is better than humiliation?
Listen: 'क्या तुम बेइज्जत होना चाहते हो?' Is this a question or a statement?
Listen: 'वह बुरी तरह बेइज्जत हुई।' How was she humiliated?
Listen: 'उसे बेइज्जत होने का डर था।' What was he afraid of?
Listen: 'चोरी के आरोप में वह बेइज्जत हुआ।' Why was he humiliated?
Listen: 'मैं तुम्हें बेइज्जत नहीं होने दूँगा।' What is the speaker promising?
Listen: 'वह अपनी इज्जत के लिए लड़ रहा है।' What is he fighting for?
Listen: 'सभा में उसकी थू-थू हो गई।' What does 'thu-thu' signify here?
Listen: 'बिना बात के बेइज्जत होना दुखद है।' Is it a happy or sad sentence?
Listen: 'वह कल बेइज्जत हुआ था।' When did it happen?
Listen: 'क्या वे बेइज्जत हुए?' Who is the subject?
Listen: 'उसे अपनी गलती पर शर्मिंदा होना पड़ा।' Is the word 'beizzat' used here?
Listen: 'वह बेइज्जत होने को तैयार है।' Is he willing to be humiliated?
Listen: 'उसकी नाक कट गई।' What happened idiomatically?
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Summary
The phrase 'बेइज्जत होना' is more than just feeling shy; it signifies a deep loss of social honor (izzat) and is a key term in Hindi for describing public humiliation. Example: 'Main wahan beizzat nahi hona chahta' (I don't want to be humiliated there).
- To be humiliated or lose social respect.
- A strong verb used for significant shame.
- Central to South Asian cultural concepts of honor.
- Involves being disgraced, usually in public.
Conjugation Check
Always remember that only 'honā' changes its form based on tense and gender.
Understand 'Izzat'
To use this word correctly, understand that 'izzat' is often seen as a fragile, valuable asset.
Don't Overuse
Using 'beizzat' for every small embarrassment can make you sound like a movie character.
Pronunciation
Master the 'z' sound; using a 'j' sound (be-ijjat) sounds very regional/uneducated.
관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
आभार
B1감사 또는 고마움. '당신에게 감사를 표합니다'는 'Main aapka abhaar vyakt karta hoon'입니다.
आभारी
A2고마워하는, 감사하는. 공식적인 상황에서 깊은 감사를 표할 때 사용됩니다.
आभारी होना
A2감사하다; 받은 것에 대해 고마움을 느끼거나 표현하는 것.
आभार सहित
B1Gratefully; with gratitude; thankfully.
आभारपूर्वक
B2Gratefully, thankfully, or with appreciation.
आभास होना
B1직감하다, 어렴풋이 느끼다. 예: '위험을 직감했다.'
आग्रह
B1Insistence, earnest request; persistent demanding.
आघात
B1충격, 외상. '그 소식은 큰 충격(aaghat)이었다.' / '경제에 대한 타격(aaghat).'
आघात लगना
B1To be shocked; to be traumatized.
आघात पहुँचना
B1심각한 충격을 받거나 트라우마를 겪는 것.