पक्षपाती
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- Pakshpati means biased or showing favoritism.
- It comes from the Sanskrit word 'Paksh' meaning side.
- It is used to describe people, news, or decisions.
- The opposite word is Nishpaksh, which means fair.
The Hindi word पक्षपाती (Pakshpāti) is a crucial adjective for anyone looking to navigate social, political, or professional discussions in Hindi. At its core, it describes a person or an entity that shows favoritism or bias. If you imagine a scale that should be balanced, a पक्षपाती person is someone who intentionally pushes one side down to make it win, regardless of the merits of the case. The word is derived from two Sanskrit roots: पक्ष (Paksh), meaning 'side' or 'wing', and पाती (Pāti), which relates to falling or leaning toward. Therefore, etymologically, a पक्षपाती is someone who 'leans toward one side'. This is not just about having an opinion; it is about an unfair inclination that clouds objective judgment.
- The Social Context
- In Indian society, fairness and 'Nyay' (justice) are highly valued. When someone is called पक्षपाती, it is often a serious accusation. It implies that the person is not being 'Nishpaksh' (impartial). You will hear this word used frequently in schools when students feel a teacher favors a particular 'pet' student, or in offices where a manager might promote a friend over a more deserving candidate.
- The Political Nuance
- In the realm of media and politics, पक्षपाती is a staple term. Critics often accuse news channels of being पक्षपाती toward a specific political party. In this context, it translates perfectly to 'partisan' or 'biased'. It suggests that the information being presented is filtered through a lens of favoritism, rather than being presented as objective truth.
एक न्यायाधीश को कभी भी पक्षपाती नहीं होना चाहिए, क्योंकि उसका काम न्याय करना है। (A judge should never be biased, because his job is to deliver justice.)
Understanding the weight of this word requires recognizing that it carries a negative connotation. While having a preference is natural, being पक्षपाती suggests a failure of ethics or duty. It is the opposite of being 'Tatasth' (neutral) or 'Nishpaksh' (unbiased). For a learner, mastering this word allows you to express complex feelings about fairness and systemic issues.
- In Sports
- Imagine a cricket match where the umpire consistently gives decisions in favor of the home team. Fans would scream that the umpire is पक्षपाती. Here, it captures the frustration of an uneven playing field.
रेफरी का व्यवहार बहुत पक्षपाती था, जिसने मैच का परिणाम बदल दिया। (The referee's behavior was very biased, which changed the outcome of the match.)
In summary, use पक्षपाती whenever you want to point out that someone is not being fair because they have a 'side' they prefer. It is a powerful word for calling out inequity and demanding a more balanced perspective.
Using पक्षपाती (Pakshpāti) correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective. It typically modifies a person (like a teacher, judge, or leader) or an abstract noun (like behavior, attitude, or decision). In Hindi grammar, this adjective is relatively stable, but its placement and the surrounding verbs are key to sounding natural.
- Describing a Person
- When you want to label someone as biased, you use the structure: [Person] + [पक्षपाती] + [है/हैं]. For example, 'वह प्रबंधक पक्षपाती है' (That manager is biased). If you are speaking formally about someone respected, you would use 'पक्षपाती हैं'.
लोग मानते हैं कि वर्तमान मीडिया बहुत पक्षपाती हो गया है। (People believe that the current media has become very biased.)
- Modifying Actions
- You can use it to describe actions or attitudes. 'पक्षपाती रवैया' (biased attitude) or 'पक्षपाती निर्णय' (biased decision). These phrases are very common in formal reports or complaints.
हमें इस पक्षपाती व्यवस्था को बदलने की ज़रूरत है। (We need to change this biased system.)
In complex sentences, पक्षपाती can be used to show cause and effect. For instance, 'क्योंकि वह पक्षपाती था, उसने अपने बेटे को नौकरी दे दी' (Because he was biased, he gave the job to his son). Notice how the word sets the stage for the unfair action that follows. It acts as a character trait that explains the motivation behind an action.
- Comparisons
- You might compare levels of bias using words like 'ज़्यादा' (more) or 'कम' (less). 'यह अख़बार उस अख़बार से ज़्यादा पक्षपाती है' (This newspaper is more biased than that newspaper).
इतिहासकारों को कभी भी पक्षपाती नहीं होना चाहिए। (Historians should never be biased.)
To sound like a native speaker, pay attention to the intensity. Using 'घोर' (severe) before पक्षपाती emphasizes a very strong, almost blind bias. 'वह घोर पक्षपाती है' (He is severely biased/partisan).
You will encounter पक्षपाती (Pakshpāti) in a variety of real-world scenarios, ranging from high-stakes legal environments to casual family dinner table debates. Its versatility makes it a frequent guest in both formal and informal Hindi discourse.
- In Television Debates
- If you watch Indian news channels (like Aaj Tak or NDTV Hindi), you will hear participants accusing each other or the anchor of being पक्षपाती. It is the go-to word for 'partisan'. An anchor might defend themselves by saying, 'मैं पक्षपाती नहीं हूँ, मैं बस सवाल पूछ रहा हूँ' (I am not biased, I am just asking questions).
सोशल मीडिया पर लोग अक्सर पक्षपाती जानकारी साझा करते हैं। (People often share biased information on social media.)
- In Legal and Academic Settings
- In a courtroom, a lawyer might argue that a witness is पक्षपाती because they have a personal grudge against the defendant. Similarly, in academic papers, researchers strive to be 'गैर-पक्षपाती' (non-biased) to ensure their findings are credible.
अदालत ने कहा कि पुलिस की जाँच पक्षपाती थी। (The court said that the police investigation was biased.)
You will also see this word in literature and editorials. It is often used to critique historical narratives or governmental policies. When a policy benefits one community while ignoring others, it is labeled as a पक्षपाती नीति (biased policy). Hearing this word should immediately signal to you that the speaker is questioning the fairness or objectivity of the subject at hand.
- In Workplace Reviews
- During performance reviews, if an employee feels they were treated unfairly compared to a colleague, they might tell HR, 'मुझे लगता है कि मेरा मैनेजर पक्षपाती है' (I feel that my manager is biased).
एक पक्षपाती चयन प्रक्रिया से प्रतिभा का नुकसान होता है। (A biased selection process leads to the loss of talent.)
Ultimately, पक्षपाती is a word that appears wherever there is a standard of fairness that is being breached. It is a tool for accountability in the Hindi-speaking world.
Even for intermediate learners, पक्षपाती (Pakshpāti) can lead to some common linguistic traps. Avoiding these will help you sound more like a native speaker and ensure your meaning is clear.
- Confusing Adjective and Noun
- The most frequent mistake is using पक्षपाती (the person/adjective) when you mean पक्षपात (the act/noun). You cannot 'do' पक्षपाती; you 'are' पक्षपाती. Conversely, you 'do' पक्षपात. Incorrect: 'उसने पक्षपाती किया' (He did biased). Correct: 'उसने पक्षपात किया' (He did favoritism) or 'वह पक्षपाती था' (He was biased).
गलत: वह बहुत पक्षपात व्यक्ति है। (Wrong: He is a very favoritism person.)
सही: वह बहुत पक्षपाती व्यक्ति है। (Right: He is a very biased person.)
- Gender Agreement
- While many Hindi adjectives ending in 'a' change to 'i' for feminine, पक्षपाती ends in 'i' already. It generally remains the same for both masculine and feminine subjects in modern standard Hindi. However, in very formal or Sanskritized Hindi, you might occasionally see 'पक्षपातिनी' (Pakshpātini) for a female, but this is rare in daily speech. Stick to पक्षपाती for both genders to avoid sounding archaic.
वह महिला बहुत पक्षपाती है। (That woman is very biased.) - Correct and standard.
Another mistake is confusing पक्षपाती with भेदभाव (discrimination). While related, they are different. पक्षपाती is the state of mind or the person leaning toward one side, whereas भेदभाव is the outward act of treating people differently based on category (caste, gender, etc.). You can be पक्षपाती toward a friend without necessarily committing systemic भेदभाव.
- Overusing it for 'Opinionated'
- Don't use पक्षपाती just to say someone has a strong opinion. Use it only when that opinion leads to unfairness. If someone just likes tea over coffee, they aren't पक्षपाती; they just have a 'pasand' (preference).
सावधान रहें: पक्षपाती कहना एक आरोप है, इसे हल्के में न लें। (Be careful: calling someone biased is an accusation, don't take it lightly.)
Finally, ensure you don't confuse it with विपक्षी (Vipakshi), which means 'opponent'. A 'Vipakshi' is someone on the other side, while a 'Pakshpati' is someone unfairly favoring one side.
To truly master the concept of bias in Hindi, it's helpful to know the synonyms and related terms that offer different shades of meaning. पक्षपाती (Pakshpāti) is the most common, but these alternatives can make your speech more precise.
- तरफ़दार (Tarafdār)
- This word comes from the Urdu/Persian root 'Taraf' (side). It is slightly more informal than पक्षपाती and often used in daily conversation. It literally means 'one who takes a side'. If you are arguing with a friend and they support someone else, you might say, 'तुम उसकी तरफ़दारी क्यों कर रहे हो?' (Why are you taking his side?).
- पूर्वाग्रही (Pūrvāgrahī)
- This is a more academic and psychological term. It translates to 'prejudiced'. While पक्षपाती suggests favoring one side, पूर्वाग्रही suggests having a pre-conceived notion before even knowing the facts. It is the Hindi equivalent of 'prejudice' (pre-judge).
वह अपनी जाति के प्रति बहुत पूर्वाग्रही है। (He is very prejudiced toward his caste.)
- एकतरफ़ा (Ektarfā)
- Literally 'one-sided'. This is often used for decisions or stories. 'एकतरफ़ा फ़ैसला' (a one-sided decision). It describes the result of being पक्षपाती.
- पक्षधर (Pakshdhar)
- This is a more positive or neutral version. It means 'supporter' or 'advocate'. While पक्षपाती is usually an insult, पक्षधर can be used to say you support a cause. 'मैं महिला अधिकारों का पक्षधर हूँ' (I am a supporter of women's rights).
हमे पक्षपाती नहीं, बल्कि तटस्थ होना चाहिए। (We should not be biased, but rather neutral.)
In formal Hindi, you will also encounter सपक्ष (Sapaksh), meaning 'with a side/biased', though it is less common than पक्षपाती. On the opposite end, निष्पक्ष (Nishpaksh) is your most important word—it means impartial or fair. Knowing these allows you to navigate the spectrum of fairness in Hindi conversation.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing 'ksh' as just 'sh' (Pashpati).
- Shortening the final 'ee' sound (Pakshpat-i).
- Adding an extra 'a' sound between 'k' and 'sh'.
수준별 예문
वह शिक्षक पक्षपाती है।
That teacher is biased.
Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb structure.
क्या आप पक्षपाती हैं?
Are you biased?
Interrogative sentence using 'kya'.
मेरा दोस्त पक्षपाती नहीं है।
My friend is not biased.
Negative sentence with 'nahi'.
यह खेल पक्षपाती है।
This game is biased.
Using 'yeh' to point at an object.
पापा पक्षपाती नहीं होते।
Dads are not biased.
General statement using 'hote'.
वह पक्षपाती लड़का है।
He is a biased boy.
Adjective modifying a noun directly.
तुम पक्षपाती क्यों हो?
Why are you biased?
Question word 'kyun' in the middle.
पक्षपाती मत बनो।
Don't be biased.
Imperative sentence with 'mat'.
रेफरी बहुत पक्षपाती था।
The referee was very biased.
Past tense 'tha'.
हमें पक्षपाती लोगों से बचना चाहिए।
We should avoid biased people.
Use of 'chahiye' for advice.
उसकी बातें पक्षपाती लगती हैं।
His words seem biased.
Verb 'lagti' (seems).
यह एक पक्षपाती निर्णय है।
This is a biased decision.
Adjective before the noun 'nirnay'.
वह अपनी टीम के लिए पक्षपाती है।
He is biased toward his team.
Use of 'ke liye' (for/toward).
क्या मीडिया पक्षपाती हो सकता है?
Can media be biased?
Modal verb 'sakta' (can).
मेरी बहन कभी पक्षपाती नहीं होती।
My sister is never biased.
Adverb 'kabhi' (ever/never).
पक्षपाती होना अच्छी बात नहीं है।
Being biased is not a good thing.
Gerund-like use of 'hona'.
अदालत ने पक्षपाती गवाह को हटा दिया।
The court removed the biased witness.
Transitive verb 'hata diya'.
पक्षपाती समाचारों से समाज का नुकसान होता है।
Biased news harms society.
Oblique case 'samacharon'.
वह प्रबंधक हमेशा पक्षपाती व्यवहार करता है।
That manager always behaves in a biased manner.
Adverbial phrase 'pakshpati vyavahar'.
मैंने कभी इतना पक्षपाती लेख नहीं पढ़ा।
I have never read such a biased article.
Perfective tense with 'itna'.
क्या आपको लगता है कि चयन प्रक्रिया पक्षपाती थी?
Do you think the selection process was biased?
Complex sentence with 'ki' clause.
पक्षपाती रवैये के कारण उसे नौकरी से निकाल दिया गया।
He was fired because of his biased attitude.
Cause-effect using 'ke karan'.
इतिहास की किताबें अक्सर पक्षपाती होती हैं।
History books are often biased.
Adverb 'aksar' (often).
हमें एक पक्षपाती दुनिया में निष्पक्ष रहना चाहिए।
We should remain impartial in a biased world.
Locative case 'duniya mein'.
राजनीतिक दल एक-दूसरे पर पक्षपाती होने का आरोप लगाते हैं।
Political parties accuse each other of being biased.
Compound verb 'aarop lagate hain'.
पक्षपाती एल्गोरिदम सोशल मीडिया पर नफ़रत फैला सकते हैं।
Biased algorithms can spread hatred on social media.
Technical terminology 'algorithm'.
लेखक ने एक पक्षपाती दृष्टिकोण से कहानी लिखी है।
The author has written the story from a biased perspective.
Instrumental case 'drishtikon se'.
बिना किसी सबूत के किसी को पक्षपाती कहना गलत है।
It is wrong to call someone biased without any evidence.
Infinitive 'kahna' as a subject.
संस्था को अपनी पक्षपाती नीतियों में सुधार करना होगा।
The institution will have to improve its biased policies.
Future obligation 'karna hoga'.
जब जज पक्षपाती हो जाए, तो न्याय की उम्मीद कम हो जाती है।
When a judge becomes biased, the hope for justice diminishes.
Conditional sentence 'jab... toh'.
फिल्म समीक्षक का विश्लेषण काफी पक्षपाती लग रहा था।
The film critic's analysis seemed quite biased.
Possessive 'samiishak ka'.
पक्षपाती सोच हमारे विकास में बाधा डालती है।
Biased thinking hinders our progress.
Idiomatic 'badha dalna'.
किसी भी लोकतांत्रिक देश में पक्षपाती न्यायपालिका खतरनाक है।
A biased judiciary is dangerous in any democratic country.
Formal adjective 'loktantrik'.
उसकी पक्षपाती टिप्पणियों ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय विवाद खड़ा कर दिया।
His biased remarks sparked an international controversy.
Plural feminine 'tippaniyan'.
वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान में पक्षपाती डेटा से बचना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to avoid biased data in scientific research.
Formal vocabulary 'anivarye'.
क्या आप इस पक्षपाती विमर्श को चुनौती देने के लिए तैयार हैं?
Are you ready to challenge this biased discourse?
Complex noun 'vimarsh' (discourse).
पक्षपाती रिपोर्टिंग ने जनता के विश्वास को ठेस पहुँचाई है।
Biased reporting has hurt public trust.
Idiomatic 'thes pahunchana'.
मानवीय स्वभाव स्वाभाविक रूप से थोड़ा पक्षपाती होता है।
Human nature is naturally a bit biased.
Adverbial 'swabhavik roop se'.
पक्षपाती प्रवृत्तियों को पहचानना आत्म-सुधार का पहला कदम है।
Identifying biased tendencies is the first step toward self-improvement.
Sanskritized plural 'pravrittiyon'.
उसने अपने लेख में पक्षपाती इतिहासलेखन की कड़ी आलोचना की।
He severely criticized biased historiography in his article.
Compound word 'itihaslekhan'.
पक्षपाती वैचारिकता अक्सर कट्टरपंथ की जननी होती है।
Biased ideology is often the mother of radicalism.
High-level noun 'vaicharikta'.
सत्ता के गलियारों में पक्षपाती नियुक्तियाँ आम बात हैं।
Biased appointments are common in the corridors of power.
Metaphorical 'satta ke galiyare'.
क्या एक पक्षपाती पर्यवेक्षक कभी वस्तुनिष्ठ सत्य तक पहुँच सकता है?
Can a biased observer ever reach objective truth?
Philosophical terms 'paryavekshak' and 'vastunishth'.
पक्षपाती संरचनाओं को ध्वस्त किए बिना समानता असंभव है।
Equality is impossible without dismantling biased structures.
Absolutive 'dhvast kiye bina'.
सांस्कृतिक पक्षपाती मानदंडों ने कई प्रतिभाओं का गला घोंटा है।
Cultural biased norms have strangled many talents.
Metaphorical 'gala ghontna'.
पक्षपाती संचेतना के कारण हम अक्सर वास्तविकता को झुठलाते हैं।
Due to biased consciousness, we often deny reality.
Abstract noun 'sanchetna'.
वैश्विक राजनीति का पक्षपाती स्वरूप छोटे देशों के लिए अभिशाप है।
The biased nature of global politics is a curse for small nations.
Formal noun 'abhishap'.
पक्षपाती विडंबना यह है कि निष्पक्षता का दावा करने वाले ही सबसे अधिक पक्षपाती होते हैं।
The biased irony is that those who claim impartiality are often the most biased.
Complex paradoxical structure.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— Extremely biased. Used when someone shows no attempt at fairness.
वह नेता घोर पक्षपाती है।
— Openly biased. Doing it without any shame.
यह चैनल खुल्लम-खुल्ला पक्षपाती है।
— Accusation of being biased. A common phrase in debates.
मुझ पर पक्षपाती होने का आरोप मत लगाओ।
관용어 및 표현
— To see everything through one lens (often a biased one).
वह सबको अपने पक्षपाती चश्मे से देखता है।
Informal— To treat everyone equally (usually used in negative as 'not seeing with one eye' meaning biased).
वह सबको एक आंख से नहीं देखता, वह पक्षपाती है।
Metaphorical— Everyone following their own biased path/tune.
यहाँ सब पक्षपाती हैं, सबकी अपनी डफली अपना राग है।
Folk Idiom— A blind man distributing sweets only to his own kin (extreme favoritism).
नौकरी बाँटने में वही हाल है—अंधा बाँटे रेवड़ी, फिर-फिर अपनों को दे।
Proverbial— The scale being heavy on one side (showing bias).
उसका पालड़ा हमेशा अमीर दोस्तों की तरफ भारी रहता है।
Common— To be blind to the truth due to bias.
उसने अपने भाई के लिए आँखों पर पट्टी बाँध ली है।
Common— Favouring outsiders over talented locals (a form of bias).
मैनेजर बाहरी लोगों को चुनता है, उसके लिए घर का जोगी जोगड़ा है।
Proverbial— Following the crowd blindly (often a biased crowd).
पक्षपाती लोग बस भेड़-चाल चलते हैं।
Informal— To separate truth from lies (opposite of being biased).
एक निष्पक्ष जज ही दूध का दूध पानी का पानी कर सकता है।
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Summary
The word 'पक्षपाती' (Pakshpāti) is essential for describing unfairness. Use it when someone is not being neutral. For example, 'पक्षपाती मीडिया' (biased media) is a common phrase used to criticize news outlets that favor one political party.
- Pakshpati means biased or showing favoritism.
- It comes from the Sanskrit word 'Paksh' meaning side.
- It is used to describe people, news, or decisions.
- The opposite word is Nishpaksh, which means fair.
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आचार्य
B1존경받는 교사, 학자 또는 교수. 지식뿐만 아니라 도덕적 품성을 갖춘 스승을 의미합니다.
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आकलन
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आँकना
B1어떤 것의 가치, 수량 또는 범위를 추정하거나 평가하다. 1. 그는 집의 가격을 가늠했다. 2. 상대를 과소평가하지 마라.
आंकना
B1평가하다 또는 추정하다. '그는 상황을 평가했다' (Usne stithi ko āńkā).
आंकड़ा
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आँकड़े
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आँकड़ा
B1참조나 분석을 위해 수집된 사실과 통계; 데이터.
आंकड़े
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