प्रसूति वार्ड
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- A formal medical term for a maternity ward in a hospital.
- Combines the Sanskrit 'Prasūti' (birth) with the English loanword 'Ward'.
- Used in clinical, administrative, and formal contexts across India.
- Essential for discussing maternal health, hospital navigation, and reproductive care.
The Hindi term प्रसूति वार्ड (Prasūti Vārd) is a compound noun that serves as the formal and clinical designation for a maternity ward in a hospital. To understand this word deeply, one must first look at its components. The word Prasūti is derived from the Sanskrit root su, which means to bring forth or to bear children. The prefix pra- intensifies this action, referring specifically to the process of childbirth or parturition. The second part, Vārd, is a direct phonetic loanword from the English word 'ward,' which has been fully integrated into the Hindi medical lexicon. Together, they describe a specialized area within a healthcare facility dedicated to the care of pregnant women during labor, the delivery of babies, and the immediate postpartum recovery period. In the Indian context, the प्रसूति वार्ड is often the busiest and most emotionally charged part of a hospital, representing the intersection of medical science and deep-rooted cultural traditions regarding birth.
- Register and Context
- This term is primarily used in formal, medical, and administrative settings. You will see it on hospital signage, in medical records, and in news reports concerning maternal health. While families might informally say 'delivery room' or 'hospital,' a doctor or an administrator will almost always use प्रसूति वार्ड.
अस्पताल के प्रसूति वार्ड में नए माता-पिता की खुशी का ठिकाना नहीं था। (In the maternity ward of the hospital, the joy of the new parents knew no bounds.)
The use of this term also reflects the linguistic evolution of Modern Standard Hindi. While pure Sanskrit terms like Janana Kaksh (Birth Room) exist, the practical reality of Indian healthcare involves a heavy reliance on English administrative structures. Thus, 'Ward' is used even in rural government primary health centers (PHCs). When you enter an Indian hospital, you will find that the प्रसूति वार्ड is not just a room but a ecosystem. It includes the labor room, the recovery area, and sometimes a specialized neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nearby. Understanding this term is essential for anyone navigating the Indian healthcare system or discussing public health policy in South Asia. It carries a weight of formality and professional care that simpler words like 'delivery' might lack.
क्या आप मुझे प्रसूति वार्ड का रास्ता बता सकते हैं? (Can you tell me the way to the maternity ward?)
- Cultural Nuance
- In many parts of India, the maternity ward is a place of communal gathering. It is common for extended family members—grandparents, aunts, and cousins—to wait outside the ward. This makes the प्रसूति वार्ड a site of intense social interaction, far beyond just a clinical space.
Furthermore, the term is linked to various government schemes in India. Programs like the Janani Suraksha Yojana (Maternal Safety Scheme) often reference the प्रसूति वार्ड in their guidelines for institutional delivery. For a C1 level learner, recognizing this word is not just about vocabulary; it is about recognizing the institutional framework of Indian life. It appears in literature, particularly in social realism, to depict scenes of birth and the struggles or triumphs of families. It is a word that bridges the gap between the ancient biological process of birth and the modern bureaucratic state.
सरकारी अस्पतालों के प्रसूति वार्डों में सुविधाओं को सुधारने की आवश्यकता है। (There is a need to improve facilities in the maternity wards of government hospitals.)
Using प्रसूति वार्ड correctly requires an understanding of Hindi postpositions and noun-adjective agreement. Since the word 'Ward' is masculine, any adjectives or verbs modifying the entire phrase must reflect this masculine gender. However, the word 'Prasūti' is inherently feminine, but in this compound, it acts as a modifier for 'Ward'. For example, if you want to say 'The maternity ward is clean,' you would say प्रसूति वार्ड साफ़ है (Prasūti vārd sāf hai). If you want to use a possessive, you would use ka (masculine), as in aspatāl ka prasūti vārd (the hospital's maternity ward).
- Common Grammatical Patterns
- 1. [Location] + mein (in): प्रसूति वार्ड में (In the maternity ward).
2. [Possessive] + ka: अस्पताल का प्रसूति वार्ड (The hospital's maternity ward).
3. [Adjective] + Prasūti Vārd: आधुनिक प्रसूति वार्ड (Modern maternity ward).
डॉक्टर ने नर्स को निर्देश दिया कि मरीज़ को तुरंत प्रसूति वार्ड में स्थानांतरित किया जाए। (The doctor instructed the nurse to immediately transfer the patient to the maternity ward.)
In complex sentences, प्रसूति वार्ड can be the subject or the object. At the C1 level, you should be able to use it in passive constructions or within subordinate clauses. For instance, 'The facilities that are provided in the maternity ward are world-class.' In Hindi: प्रसूति वार्ड में जो सुविधाएँ प्रदान की जाती हैं, वे विश्वस्तरीय हैं। Note how the verb pradān kī jātī hain agrees with suvidhāein (facilities), while the location remains Prasūti vārd mein. Another important aspect is the pluralization. While 'ward' is often kept as 'ward' in plural contexts in spoken Hindi, the formal plural is vārdoñ when followed by a postposition, such as vārdoñ mein (in the wards).
शहर के सभी बड़े अस्पतालों के प्रसूति वार्डों को हाई-अलर्ट पर रखा गया है। (The maternity wards of all major hospitals in the city have been put on high alert.)
When talking about staffing, you would use verbs like taināt honā (to be stationed/deployed). Example: Prasūti vārd mein visheshagya dāktar taināt hain (Specialist doctors are stationed in the maternity ward). This level of vocabulary is expected at C1. You might also encounter the word in the context of hospital administration, such as Prasūti vārd kā prabandhan (Management of the maternity ward). Using the term in these varied contexts shows a mastery of both the vocabulary and the appropriate professional register.
क्या प्रसूति वार्ड में आगंतुकों के लिए कोई विशेष नियम हैं? (Are there any special rules for visitors in the maternity ward?)
- Professional Usage
- In a medical report: "मरीज़ को प्रसूति वार्ड से छुट्टी दे दी गई है" (The patient has been discharged from the maternity ward). Note the use of 'se chhuṭṭī' for discharge.
The word प्रसूति वार्ड is ubiquitous in the Indian healthcare landscape. You will hear it most frequently in hospital environments, ranging from high-end private multi-specialty hospitals in metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai to small community health centers in rural Bihar or Rajasthan. In these settings, the PA system might announce, "डॉक्टर खन्ना, कृपया प्रसूति वार्ड में आएँ" (Dr. Khanna, please come to the maternity ward). It is a term that signals urgency, care, and the beginning of life.
रेडियो पर स्वास्थ्य कार्यक्रम के दौरान विशेषज्ञ ने प्रसूति वार्ड की स्वच्छता के महत्व पर चर्चा की। (During the health program on the radio, the expert discussed the importance of cleanliness in the maternity ward.)
Beyond the hospital walls, you will encounter this term in the media. News reports often use प्रसूति वार्ड when discussing public health statistics, such as the number of institutional deliveries or during investigations into hospital conditions. For example, a headline might read, "सरकारी अस्पताल के प्रसूति वार्ड में बिजली गुल होने से मचा हड़कंप" (Commotion caused by power failure in the maternity ward of a government hospital). This usage highlights the word's role in the public discourse about infrastructure and governance.
In television dramas and Bollywood films, the प्रसूति वार्ड is a classic setting for high drama. Whether it's the trope of a baby being switched at birth (a common theme in older films) or a tense scene where a protagonist waits for news of their child's birth, the word is used to ground the scene in a realistic clinical setting. Characters will ask the receptionist, "प्रसूति वार्ड कहाँ है?" (Where is the maternity ward?) with varying degrees of anxiety or excitement. This cultural presence makes the word familiar even to those who may not have had a direct medical need for it.
- Government Communications
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) uses this term in its brochures and posters. If you visit a rural clinic, you will likely see a large board painted in blue or green with प्रसूति वार्ड written in bold white Hindi letters, often accompanied by a symbol of a mother and child.
Finally, in the academic and professional sphere, students of nursing and medicine in India (who often study in a mix of English and Hindi) use the term during their clinical rotations. They might discuss 'Prasūti vārd management' or 'Prasūti vārd protocols.' For a learner, hearing this word in a conversation between professionals indicates a high level of technical discussion. It is not a word used lightly; it carries the weight of professional responsibility and the sanctity of birth.
नर्सिंग की छात्राओं को आज प्रसूति वार्ड के दौरों पर ले जाया गया। (The nursing students were taken on a tour of the maternity ward today.)
One of the most common mistakes learners make with प्रसूति वार्ड is confusing the noun Prasūti (childbirth/maternity) with the related noun Prasav (labor/delivery). While they are related, Prasav Kaksh specifically refers to the labor room where the actual birth happens, whereas Prasūti Vārd is the broader area where mothers stay before and after birth. Using 'Prasav Ward' is technically incorrect and sounds unnatural to a native speaker. It is important to distinguish between the process (Prasav) and the department (Prasūti).
- Mistake 1: Gender Agreement
- Incorrect: Prasūti vārd achhi hai. (The maternity ward is good - using feminine 'achhi').
Correct: Prasūti vārd achha hai. (Using masculine 'achha' because 'Ward' is masculine).
लोग अक्सर प्रसूति वार्ड और लेबर रूम के बीच भ्रमित हो जाते हैं। (People often get confused between the maternity ward and the labor room.)
Another common error is the spelling and pronunciation of Prasūti. Learners often mispronounce it as 'Prasuti' (with a short 'u'). The second syllable has a long 'ū' sound (ऊ), which is crucial for correct pronunciation. Additionally, the 't' in 'ti' is a soft dental sound, typical of Hindi, rather than the hard 't' found in English. Mispronouncing this can make the word difficult to understand in a fast-paced hospital environment. Another mistake is forgetting the dental 't' and making it a retroflex 'ṭ', which is a common error for English speakers.
In writing, some learners might try to translate 'Maternity Ward' literally as 'Mātṛtva Vārd'. While Mātṛtva means 'motherhood,' it is an abstract noun and is not used to name hospital departments. Prasūti is the functional, clinical term. Using Mātṛtva Vārd would sound like you are talking about a 'Ward of Motherhood,' which is poetic but medically incorrect. Stick to the established clinical term to ensure clarity and professionalism in your speech and writing.
- Mistake 2: Pluralization with Postpositions
- Incorrect: Prasūti vārdon mein (without the oblique ending).
Correct: Prasūti vārdoñ mein (with the nasalized 'oñ' sound). This is a subtle C1-level nuance that separates fluent speakers from intermediate ones.
लिखते समय प्रसूति की वर्तनी (spelling) का ध्यान रखें। (While writing, keep the spelling of 'Prasūti' in mind.)
While प्रसूति वार्ड is the standard formal term, there are several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific part of the hospital you are referring to. Understanding these nuances is key to C1-level proficiency. For instance, in very formal Sanskritized Hindi, you might encounter Janana Vibhāg (Birth Department). This is often seen on the main gates of large government hospitals. However, in daily conversation, even among doctors, Prasūti Vārd or simply the English 'Maternity Ward' (pronounced with a Hindi accent) is more common.
- Comparison Table
- प्रसूति वार्ड (Prasūti Vārd): The standard clinical term for the whole ward.
- प्रसव कक्ष (Prasav Kaksh): Specifically the 'Labor Room' or 'Delivery Room'.
- जच्चा-बच्चा वार्ड (Jacchā-Bacchā Vārd): A very common, slightly more traditional term. Jacchā refers to the mother who has just given birth, and Bacchā is the baby. This is often used in rural areas and in government health campaigns.
- मैटरनिटी होम (Maternity Home): Often used for smaller, private clinics that only handle births.
गाँवों में लोग अक्सर इसे 'जच्चा-बच्चा केंद्र' कहते हैं। (In villages, people often call it the 'Mother-Child Center'.)
Another related term is Sūtikā Gṛha. This is a highly literary and archaic term for a lying-in room. You will only find this in historical novels or ancient Ayurvedic texts. In a modern context, using it would be out of place. On the other hand, Garbhavatī Mahilā Vārd (Pregnant Women's Ward) might be used for the antenatal section where women stay before labor begins. For a learner, being able to switch between Prasūti Vārd and Jacchā-Bacchā Vārd shows a great command of register—the former being professional and the latter being culturally resonant and warm.
Lastly, consider the term Nārī Niketan or Mahilā Aspatāl. These refer to entire hospitals for women, which naturally contain a प्रसूति वार्ड. In many Indian cities, there are dedicated 'Ladies Hospitals' (like the Lady Hardinge Medical College in Delhi). In these places, the entire building might be dedicated to maternity care, but the specific floor or section where the beds are located will still be designated as the Prasūti Vārd. Understanding these layers of terminology helps you navigate the physical and social space of Indian medicine more effectively.
मरीज़ को प्रसव कक्ष से प्रसूति वार्ड में भेज दिया गया है। (The patient has been sent from the labor room to the maternity ward.)
How Formal Is It?
재미있는 사실
In many Indian government hospitals, you will see 'Prasūti Vārd' written alongside 'Jacchā-Bacchā Ward'. The former is the official Sanskritized Hindi, while the latter is the culturally warm, Persian-influenced Hindi-Urdu term.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing 'ti' as a hard English 't' (retroflex). It should be dental.
- Shortening the 'ū' in 'Prasūti'.
- Adding an 'i' sound before 'Ward' (e.g., 'iward'), a common regional Indian pronunciation error.
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable 'Pra'.
- Nasalizing the 'a' in 'Vārd' unnecessarily.
난이도
The Sanskritized 'Prasūti' can be tricky for beginners to read in Devanagari.
Spelling 'Prasūti' correctly with the long 'u' and dental 't' requires practice.
Once the pronunciation is mastered, it's easy to use because 'Ward' is familiar.
Easily recognizable in a hospital context due to the word 'Ward'.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Compound Noun Gender
In 'Prasūti Vārd', 'Ward' is masculine, so the whole phrase is masculine.
Oblique Case Plural
When followed by 'mein', 'Vārd' becomes 'Vārdoñ'.
Adjective Agreement
'Naya' (new) becomes 'Naye' before 'Prasūti Vārd mein'.
Postposition Usage
Use 'se' for 'from the ward' and 'mein' for 'in the ward'.
Honorific Plural
Use 'hain' (plural verb) when talking about a doctor in the ward to show respect.
수준별 예문
प्रसूति वार्ड कहाँ है?
Where is the maternity ward?
Simple question with 'kahāñ' (where).
यह प्रसूति वार्ड है।
This is the maternity ward.
Basic demonstrative sentence.
वार्ड साफ़ है।
The ward is clean.
Subject-adjective agreement (masculine).
नर्स प्रसूति वार्ड में है।
The nurse is in the maternity ward.
Use of postposition 'mein' (in).
बच्चा प्रसूति वार्ड में है।
The baby is in the maternity ward.
Simple subject-location sentence.
वहाँ प्रसूति वार्ड है।
The maternity ward is there.
Use of 'vahāñ' (there).
प्रसूति वार्ड बड़ा है।
The maternity ward is big.
Adjective 'baḍā' (big) matches masculine 'ward'.
मेरी बहन प्रसूति वार्ड में है।
My sister is in the maternity ward.
Possessive 'meri' matches 'behan'.
हम प्रसूति वार्ड जा रहे हैं।
We are going to the maternity ward.
Present continuous tense.
प्रसूति वार्ड दूसरे माले पर है।
The maternity ward is on the second floor.
Locative phrase 'dūsre māle par'.
क्या मैं प्रसूति वार्ड में जा सकता हूँ?
Can I go into the maternity ward?
Use of 'saktā hūñ' for permission/ability.
प्रसूति वार्ड में बहुत भीड़ है।
It is very crowded in the maternity ward.
Adverb 'bahut' with noun 'bhīḍ' (crowd).
डॉक्टर प्रसूति वार्ड में आए।
The doctor came to the maternity ward.
Simple past tense (respectful plural).
यह अस्पताल का प्रसूति वार्ड है।
This is the hospital's maternity ward.
Genitive 'ka' matching masculine 'ward'.
प्रसूति वार्ड में फूल मत लाओ।
Do not bring flowers into the maternity ward.
Imperative with 'mat' (prohibition).
नया प्रसूति वार्ड बहुत अच्छा है।
The new maternity ward is very good.
Adjective 'naya' (new) matching 'ward'.
जब मैं प्रसूति वार्ड पहुँचा, तो सब सो रहे थे।
When I reached the maternity ward, everyone was sleeping.
Complex sentence with 'jab... to'.
आपको प्रसूति वार्ड के बाहर इंतज़ार करना होगा।
You will have to wait outside the maternity ward.
Future obligation 'hoga'.
प्रसूति वार्ड में मोबाइल का उपयोग वर्जित है।
Mobile use is prohibited in the maternity ward.
Formal vocabulary 'varjit' (prohibited).
वह पिछले दो दिनों से प्रसूति वार्ड में भर्ती है।
She has been admitted in the maternity ward for the last two days.
Present perfect continuous sense with 'se'.
प्रसूति वार्ड की नर्सें बहुत दयालु हैं।
The nurses of the maternity ward are very kind.
Genitive 'ki' matching feminine plural 'nurse'.
क्या प्रसूति वार्ड में कोई खाली बिस्तर है?
Is there any empty bed in the maternity ward?
Interrogative with 'koi' (any).
प्रसूति वार्ड में जाने से पहले हाथ धोएँ।
Wash your hands before going into the maternity ward.
Gerund 'jāne se pahle' (before going).
सरकार ने प्रसूति वार्ड के लिए नया बजट पास किया है।
The government has passed a new budget for the maternity ward.
Present perfect tense.
प्रसूति वार्ड में स्वच्छता बनाए रखना स्वास्थ्य के लिए अनिवार्य है।
Maintaining cleanliness in the maternity ward is mandatory for health.
Infinitive as subject 'banaye rakhna'.
अस्पताल के प्रसूति वार्ड में आधुनिक चिकित्सा उपकरण उपलब्ध हैं।
Modern medical equipment is available in the hospital's maternity ward.
Formal vocabulary 'upkaran' (equipment).
प्रसूति वार्ड की सुरक्षा के लिए कड़े नियम लागू किए गए हैं।
Strict rules have been implemented for the security of the maternity ward.
Passive voice 'lagu kiye gaye hain'.
आपातकालीन स्थिति में मरीज़ को तुरंत प्रसूति वार्ड ले जाया गया।
In an emergency, the patient was immediately taken to the maternity ward.
Adverbial phrase 'apatkalin sthiti mein'.
प्रसूति वार्ड में भर्ती महिलाओं को पौष्टिक आहार दिया जाता है।
Nutritious food is given to the women admitted in the maternity ward.
Relative clause implied by 'bharti mahilaon'.
निजी अस्पतालों के प्रसूति वार्ड सरकारी अस्पतालों की तुलना में अधिक महंगे होते हैं।
Maternity wards of private hospitals are more expensive compared to government hospitals.
Comparison using 'ki tulna mein'.
प्रसूति वार्ड में आगंतुकों के समय की सीमा तय की गई है।
The visiting hours for visitors in the maternity ward have been fixed.
Formal word 'agantukoñ' (visitors).
डॉक्टरों ने प्रसूति वार्ड में चौबीस घंटे निगरानी रखने का फैसला किया।
The doctors decided to keep a twenty-four-hour watch in the maternity ward.
Compound verb 'faisla kiya' (decided).
ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में प्रसूति वार्डों की कमी मातृ मृत्यु दर में वृद्धि का एक प्रमुख कारण है।
The lack of maternity wards in rural areas is a major reason for the increase in maternal mortality rates.
Complex abstract nouns like 'matṛ mṛtyu dar'.
प्रसूति वार्ड के बुनियादी ढांचे में सुधार करना स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय की प्राथमिकता होनी चाहिए।
Improving the infrastructure of the maternity ward should be a priority for the Health Ministry.
Gerundial phrase as subject.
प्रसूति वार्ड में संक्रमण नियंत्रण के प्रोटोकॉल का सख्ती से पालन किया जाना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to strictly follow the infection control protocols in the maternity ward.
Passive construction with 'kiya jana anivarya hai'.
अस्पताल के प्रसूति वार्ड में तैनात कर्मचारियों को विशेष प्रशिक्षण दिया जाता है।
The staff deployed in the hospital's maternity ward are given special training.
Participle 'tainat' (deployed).
प्रसूति वार्ड की दीवारों पर लगे पोस्टर स्तनपान के लाभों के बारे में जागरूकता फैलाते हैं।
The posters on the walls of the maternity ward spread awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding.
Relative clause 'deewaroñ par lage'.
मरीज़ की स्थिति बिगड़ने पर उसे प्रसूति वार्ड से गहन चिकित्सा इकाई (ICU) में स्थानांतरित किया गया।
When the patient's condition worsened, she was transferred from the maternity ward to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Conditional/temporal phrase 'sthit bignane par'.
प्रसूति वार्ड में मनोवैज्ञानिक सहायता प्रदान करना भी प्रसवोत्तर देखभाल का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।
Providing psychological support in the maternity ward is also an important part of postpartum care.
Technical term 'prasavottar' (postpartum).
प्रसूति वार्ड के प्रबंधन में पारदर्शिता और जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित करना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the maternity ward.
Abstract nouns 'pardarshita' and 'jawabdehi'.
प्रसूति वार्ड की स्थापत्य कला को इस प्रकार डिज़ाइन किया जाना चाहिए कि वह प्रसूताओं को मानसिक शांति प्रदान करे।
The architecture of the maternity ward should be designed in such a way that it provides mental peace to the parturient women.
Subjunctive/Passive construction 'kiya jana chahiye'.
सरकारी और निजी प्रसूति वार्डों के बीच की खाई भारतीय स्वास्थ्य प्रणाली की असमानताओं को दर्शाती है।
The gap between government and private maternity wards reflects the inequalities of the Indian health system.
Metaphorical use of 'khai' (gap/chasm).
प्रसूति वार्ड में मानवीय संवेदनाओं और तकनीकी दक्षता के बीच संतुलन बनाए रखना एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
Maintaining a balance between human emotions and technical efficiency in the maternity ward is a major challenge.
Abstract conceptual balance.
प्रसूति वार्ड के भीतर की सामाजिक गतिशीलता अक्सर पितृसत्तात्मक समाज की गहरी जड़ों को उजागर करती है।
The social dynamics within the maternity ward often highlight the deep roots of a patriarchal society.
Sociological vocabulary 'samajik gatishilta'.
प्रसूति वार्ड में संवेदनात्मक डिज़ाइन (healing architecture) के प्रयोग से रिकवरी की दर में सुधार देखा गया है।
Improvements in recovery rates have been observed through the use of healing architecture in the maternity ward.
Technical academic terminology.
प्रसूति वार्ड के दस्तावेज़ीकरण में त्रुटि कानूनी और नैतिक दोनों ही दृष्टिकोणों से गंभीर परिणाम दे सकती है।
Errors in the documentation of the maternity ward can have serious consequences from both legal and ethical perspectives.
Complex conditional result.
प्रसूति वार्डों में दाइयों (midwives) की भूमिका को पुनर्जीवित करना स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के विकेंद्रीकरण की दिशा में एक कदम हो सकता है।
Reviving the role of midwives in maternity wards could be a step toward the decentralization of health services.
Policy-oriented language.
प्रसूति वार्ड का वातावरण केवल नैदानिक नहीं, बल्कि सांस्कृतिक रूप से भी समावेशी होना चाहिए।
The environment of the maternity ward should not only be clinical but also culturally inclusive.
Adverbial 'keval... balki' (not only... but also).
동의어
반의어
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— Discharge from the maternity ward.
आज उसे प्रसूति वार्ड से छुट्टी मिल जाएगी।
— Bustle/activity in the maternity ward.
सुबह से प्रसूति वार्ड में गहमागहमी है।
— The atmosphere of the maternity ward.
प्रसूति वार्ड का माहौल बहुत खुशनुमा था।
— Bed capacity of the maternity ward.
इस प्रसूति वार्ड की बेड क्षमता बढ़ानी होगी।
— Shift in the maternity ward (for nurses).
उसकी आज प्रसूति वार्ड में नाइट शिफ्ट है।
자주 혼동되는 단어
This is the labor room, whereas the ward is the general staying area.
A general ward for women, which may not always include maternity services.
Pediatric ward for sick children, not for newborns and mothers.
관용어 및 표현
— To share happiness; often said when a baby is born in the ward.
प्रसूति वार्ड में सब खुशियाँ बाँट रहे थे।
General— To get a new life; often used for a mother after a difficult delivery.
प्रसूति वार्ड से बाहर आकर उसने कहा कि उसे नया जीवन मिला है।
Emotional— Apple of one's eye; used for the newborn in the ward.
प्रसूति वार्ड में वह छोटा बच्चा सबकी आँखों का तारा बन गया।
Informal— Lamp of the house (usually referring to a son/child).
प्रसूति वार्ड में गूँजी किलकारी ने घर का चिराग रोशन कर दिया।
Traditional— To be extremely happy.
जब नर्स ने खबर दी, तो पिता की खुशी का ठिकाना न रहा।
General— To offer sweets to celebrate.
प्रसूति वार्ड के बाहर दादाजी ने सबका मुँह मीठा कराया।
Cultural혼동하기 쉬운
Both relate to birth.
Prasūti is the broader state of maternity/childbirth; Prasav is the specific physiological act of labor.
प्रसूति वार्ड में प्रसव की सुविधा है।
Both refer to hospital sections.
Ward is the room with beds; Vibhag is the entire department.
प्रसूति विभाग के अंदर कई वार्ड हैं।
Opposite actions in a ward.
Bharti is admission; Chhutti is discharge.
वार्ड में भर्ती होना और छुट्टी मिलना।
Both help in birth.
Nurse is a trained medical professional; Dai is a traditional midwife (often in rural areas).
वार्ड में नर्स और दाई दोनों काम करती हैं।
Both mean child.
Shishu is a formal/technical term for infant; Baccha is general for child.
प्रसूति वार्ड में नवजात शिशु होते हैं।
문장 패턴
[Subject] [Location] mein hai.
Mummy prasūti vārd mein hai.
[Location] kahāñ hai?
Prasūti vārd kahāñ hai?
Mujhe [Location] jana hai.
Mujhe prasūti vārd jana hai.
[Location] mein [Noun] upalabdha hai.
Prasūti vārd mein suvidhāein upalabdha hain.
[Noun] ka [Location] par prabhav.
Safai ka prasūti vārd par prabhav.
Yadi [Condition], to [Location] mein...
Yadi emergency ho, to prasūti vārd mein batayein.
[Abstract Noun] hi [Location] ki pehchan hai.
Seva hi prasūti vārd ki pehchan hai.
[Location] ke sandarbh mein [Opinion].
Prasūti vārd के संदर्भ में मेरी राय सकारात्मक है।
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
High in healthcare and news domains.
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Using feminine adjectives.
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प्रसूति वार्ड बड़ा है (Prasūti vārd baḍā hai).
Learners think 'Prasūti' makes the whole phrase feminine, but 'Ward' is the head noun and it is masculine.
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Confusing Ward with Room.
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प्रसव कक्ष (Prasav Kaksh) for room; प्रसूति वार्ड (Prasūti Vārd) for ward.
A 'Ward' is a large area with many beds; a 'Kaksh' is a single room.
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Misspelling Prasūti as Prasuti.
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प्रसूति (with long ū).
The long vowel is essential for correct standard Hindi spelling.
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Using 'Mātṛtva' for maternity ward.
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प्रसूति वार्ड (Prasūti Vārd).
Mātṛtva means the abstract concept of motherhood, not the medical department.
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Incorrect plural oblique form.
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प्रसूति वार्डों में (Prasūti vārdoñ mein).
The nasalized 'oñ' is required when a postposition follows a plural masculine noun.
팁
Gender Consistency
Always remember that 'Ward' is masculine. Use 'achha', 'bada', 'naya' instead of 'achhi', 'badi', 'nayi'. This is a very common error for C1 learners who focus too much on the feminine word 'Prasūti'.
Dental 'T'
The 't' in 'Prasūti' is dental. If you use a retroflex 't' (like in 'table'), it will sound like an English speaker's accent. Touch your tongue to your teeth for a native sound.
Register Awareness
Use 'Prasūti Vārd' for formal writing and 'Jacchā-Bacchā' for speaking with local people in rural areas to build better rapport.
Visiting Etiquette
When visiting a 'Prasūti Vārd' in India, it's polite to bring sweets (mithai) for the staff and family, but check hospital rules about bringing items into the ward itself.
Spelling Precision
Pay attention to the 'matra' (vowel sign) for the long 'ū'. It goes under the 's' like a small tail curving to the right (सू).
Context Clues
If you hear 'Bacchā' and 'Aspatāl' in the same sentence, the word 'Prasūti' is likely to follow. Use these anchors to predict the vocabulary.
Medical Context
If you are a medical professional, learn 'Prasūti-shastra' (Obstetrics) as well. It complements 'Prasūti Vārd' perfectly.
Loanword Integration
Don't be afraid to use 'Ward'. It is not 'lazy Hindi'; it is the standard term used by native speakers in hospitals.
Root Word
Connect 'Prasūti' to 'Prasav'. Both start with 'Pra' (forth). If you know one, you can easily remember the other.
Emergency Phrases
Memorize 'Prasūti vārd emergency'—even if you mix Hindi and English, it will be understood instantly in any Indian hospital.
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'Pro-Suit-Tea'. A professional (Pro) in a suit (Suit) drinking tea (Tea) while waiting at the 'Prasūti' ward. Or 'Press-U-To-Birth'.
시각적 연상
Imagine a hospital door with a stork carrying a baby painted on it, and the words 'प्रसूति वार्ड' written in bright red letters.
Word Web
챌린지
Try to use 'Prasūti Vārd' in three different sentences: one as a question, one about a nurse, and one about the cleanliness of the room.
어원
The word is a hybrid compound. 'Prasūti' comes from Sanskrit, while 'Ward' is a loanword from English. This reflects the dual nature of modern Hindi, which retains its classical roots while incorporating functional English terminology.
원래 의미: 'Prasūti' means the act of bringing forth children or parturition. 'Ward' originally meant a guarded place or a division of a hospital.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit) + Germanic (English via Old French).문화적 맥락
Be sensitive when discussing maternity wards in India, as maternal mortality and access to healthcare are serious political and social issues. Also, avoid asking about the gender of the baby in a way that implies preference.
In English-speaking countries, we often say 'Maternity Ward' or 'Labor and Delivery'. The Hindi term is more formal than 'Maternity Ward'.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Hospital Navigation
- प्रसूति वार्ड किस तरफ है?
- क्या यह प्रसूति वार्ड है?
- मुझे प्रसूति वार्ड जाना है।
- लिफ्ट से प्रसूति वार्ड जाएँ।
Visiting a Patient
- क्या मैं प्रसूति वार्ड में मिल सकता हूँ?
- मिलने का समय क्या है?
- वार्ड में कितने लोग जा सकते हैं?
- मरीज़ कौन से बेड पर है?
Medical Discussion
- उसे प्रसूति वार्ड में शिफ्ट कर दिया गया है।
- वार्ड में ऑक्सीजन की सुविधा है।
- नर्स वार्ड में मौजूद है।
- डॉक्टर वार्ड के चक्कर लगा रहे हैं।
Government Schemes
- प्रसूति वार्ड में मुफ्त डिलीवरी होती है।
- यह सरकारी प्रसूति वार्ड है।
- योजना का लाभ वार्ड में मिलेगा।
- पंजीकरण वार्ड में कराएँ।
Emergency
- जल्दी प्रसूति वार्ड ले चलो!
- वार्ड में इमरजेंसी है।
- स्ट्रैचर लाओ, वार्ड जाना है।
- वार्ड का फोन नंबर क्या है?
대화 시작하기
"क्या आपने नया प्रसूति वार्ड देखा है? वह बहुत आधुनिक है।"
"मेरी बहन प्रसूति वार्ड में है, क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?"
"प्रसूति वार्ड में आगंतुकों के लिए क्या नियम हैं?"
"इस अस्पताल के प्रसूति वार्ड में बहुत अच्छी सुविधाएँ हैं, है ना?"
"क्या प्रसूति वार्ड में अभी बहुत भीड़ है?"
일기 주제
अस्पताल के प्रसूति वार्ड के अपने पहले अनुभव के बारे में लिखें।
यदि आपको एक आदर्श प्रसूति वार्ड डिज़ाइन करना हो, तो वह कैसा होगा?
ग्रामीण भारत में प्रसूति वार्डों की स्थिति पर एक संक्षिप्त लेख लिखें।
प्रसूति वार्ड में होने वाली भावनाओं (खुशी, डर, इंतज़ार) का वर्णन करें।
क्या आपको लगता है कि प्रसूति वार्डों में तकनीक का उपयोग बढ़ रहा है? चर्चा करें।
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is masculine. Even though 'Prasūti' is feminine, the final word 'Ward' is masculine, and in Hindi compound nouns, the last word usually determines the gender. For example, you say 'Naya Prasūti Vārd' (New Maternity Ward).
Yes, in most urban hospitals, English is widely understood. However, 'Prasūti Vārd' is the official Hindi term you will see on signs and in formal documents. Using it shows a higher level of language proficiency.
'Prasav Kaksh' is the delivery room where the actual birth happens. 'Prasūti Vārd' is the larger area where mothers stay before and after the delivery. Think of it as 'Labor Room' vs. 'Maternity Ward'.
In the direct case, it stays the same: 'Do Prasūti Vārd'. In the oblique case (with postpositions), it becomes 'Prasūti Vārdoñ', as in 'Prasūti vārdoñ mein' (in the maternity wards).
Essentially, yes. 'Jacchā-Bacchā Ward' is a more traditional and colloquial term. 'Jacchā' means a woman who has just given birth, and 'Bacchā' means child. It is very common in government clinics.
On its own, 'Prasūti' means childbirth, delivery, or maternity. It comes from the Sanskrit root meaning 'to bring forth'.
Yes, 'Ward' is a very common loanword in Hindi medical and administrative contexts. Others include 'Doctor', 'Nurse', 'Operation', and 'Ticket'.
You can say: 'Prasūti vārd kahāñ hai? Jaldi bataiye!' (Where is the maternity ward? Tell me quickly!) or 'Mujhe prasūti vārd jana hai' (I need to go to the maternity ward).
Yes, usually there are restricted visiting hours and a limit on the number of visitors to prevent infection and ensure rest for the mothers and babies.
In India, it's a place of great family celebration. Often, the whole extended family will wait outside the ward to hear the news of the birth.
셀프 테스트 200 질문
प्रसूति वार्ड के बारे में पाँच वाक्य लिखें।
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अस्पताल में प्रसूति वार्ड का रास्ता पूछने के लिए एक संवाद (dialogue) लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में स्वच्छता के महत्व पर एक पैराग्राफ लिखें।
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ग्रामीण भारत में प्रसूति वार्डों की स्थिति पर अपने विचार व्यक्त करें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड के अनुभव पर एक डायरी एंट्री लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड के नियमों की एक सूची बनाएँ।
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एक अस्पताल के विज्ञापन के लिए प्रसूति वार्ड की विशेषताओं का वर्णन करें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में तैनात एक नर्स की दिनचर्या के बारे में लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड और प्रसव कक्ष के बीच तकनीकी अंतर स्पष्ट करें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में पिता की भूमिका पर एक छोटा लेख लिखें।
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अस्पताल के बोर्ड के लिए 'प्रसूति वार्ड' का एक सूचनात्मक पोस्टर टेक्स्ट लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में सुविधाओं की कमी की शिकायत करते हुए अस्पताल अधीक्षक को पत्र लिखें।
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एक कहानी लिखें जो प्रसूति वार्ड से शुरू होती है।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में 'संवेदनात्मक डिज़ाइन' के लाभों पर चर्चा करें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में काम करने वाली 'आशा' (ASHA) कार्यकर्ता के अनुभव लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में मनाए जाने वाले किसी सांस्कृतिक उत्सव का वर्णन करें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड के आधुनिकीकरण के लिए बजट प्रस्ताव लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में 'स्तनपान' के बारे में जागरूकता कैसे बढ़ाई जा सकती है?
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प्रसूति वार्ड की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था पर एक रिपोर्ट लिखें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में 'मिडवाइफ' (दाई) की बदलती भूमिका पर लिखें।
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अस्पताल में प्रसूति वार्ड का रास्ता पूछें।
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नर्स से पूछें कि क्या आप अपनी बहन से मिल सकते हैं।
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वार्ड की सफाई के बारे में शिकायत करें।
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डॉक्टर को बताएं कि मरीज़ को वार्ड में दर्द हो रहा है।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में नए बच्चे को देखकर अपनी खुशी व्यक्त करें।
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वार्ड के नियमों के बारे में दूसरे आगंतुक को समझाएं।
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अस्पताल के रिसेप्शन पर प्रसूति वार्ड का फोन नंबर मांगें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड की सुविधाओं की तारीफ करें।
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नर्स से बच्चे के जन्म के समय के बारे में पूछें।
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वार्ड में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया के बारे में पूछें।
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वार्ड में पानी की कमी के बारे में नर्स को बताएं।
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प्रसूति वार्ड में आगंतुकों के समय के बारे में जानकारी लें।
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वार्ड में नए बेड के लिए आवेदन करें (प्रशासक के रूप में)।
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वार्ड में रोशनी कम होने की बात कहें।
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प्रसूति वार्ड के महत्व पर एक छोटा भाषण दें।
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वार्ड में भर्ती मरीज़ के लिए खाना लाने की अनुमति मांगें।
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वार्ड की खिड़की बंद करने के लिए कहें।
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वार्ड में नवजात शिशुओं की सुरक्षा पर चर्चा करें।
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वार्ड में शिफ्ट बदलने के बारे में दूसरी नर्स से बात करें।
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वार्ड में आग लगने पर आपातकालीन निर्देश दें।
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कल्पना करें कि आप अस्पताल में हैं। घोषणा होती है: 'डॉक्टर वर्मा, तुरंत प्रसूति वार्ड में रिपोर्ट करें।' डॉक्टर को कहाँ जाना है?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड की सफाई के कारण अभी प्रवेश बंद है।' प्रवेश क्यों बंद है?
सुनिए: 'आज रात प्रसूति वार्ड में दो नर्सें ड्यूटी पर रहेंगी।' कितनी नर्सें ड्यूटी पर होंगी?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड में शोर करना मना है।' क्या शोर किया जा सकता है?
सुनिए: 'आपका बच्चा प्रसूति वार्ड के बेड नंबर 5 पर है।' बेड नंबर क्या है?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड में केवल एक ही रिश्तेदार रुक सकता है।' कितने लोग रुक सकते हैं?
सुनिए: 'वार्ड में जाने से पहले कृपया मास्क पहनें।' क्या पहनना है?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड की लिफ्ट खराब है, कृपया सीढ़ियों का उपयोग करें।' लिफ्ट कैसी है?
सुनिए: 'मरीज़ को अब प्रसूति वार्ड से छुट्टी मिल गई है।' मरीज़ कहाँ है?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड में सुबह 11 बजे डॉक्टर राउंड पर आएंगे।' डॉक्टर कब आएंगे?
सुनिए: 'वार्ड का एसी (AC) काम नहीं कर रहा है।' क्या समस्या है?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड में बच्चों के लिए नए पालने आए हैं।' क्या नया आया है?
सुनिए: 'अगला प्रसूति वार्ड दाईं ओर मुड़कर है।' वार्ड किस तरफ है?
सुनिए: 'वार्ड में भर्ती होने के लिए फॉर्म भरें।' क्या भरना है?
सुनिए: 'प्रसूति वार्ड में आज बहुत शांति है।' वार्ड कैसा है?
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Summary
Prasūti Vārd (प्रसूति वार्ड) is the standard Hindi term for a maternity ward. It is a masculine noun compound. Example: 'Prasūti vārd mein naye bacchon ka swagat kiya jata hai' (New babies are welcomed in the maternity ward).
- A formal medical term for a maternity ward in a hospital.
- Combines the Sanskrit 'Prasūti' (birth) with the English loanword 'Ward'.
- Used in clinical, administrative, and formal contexts across India.
- Essential for discussing maternal health, hospital navigation, and reproductive care.
Gender Consistency
Always remember that 'Ward' is masculine. Use 'achha', 'bada', 'naya' instead of 'achhi', 'badi', 'nayi'. This is a very common error for C1 learners who focus too much on the feminine word 'Prasūti'.
Dental 'T'
The 't' in 'Prasūti' is dental. If you use a retroflex 't' (like in 'table'), it will sound like an English speaker's accent. Touch your tongue to your teeth for a native sound.
Register Awareness
Use 'Prasūti Vārd' for formal writing and 'Jacchā-Bacchā' for speaking with local people in rural areas to build better rapport.
Visiting Etiquette
When visiting a 'Prasūti Vārd' in India, it's polite to bring sweets (mithai) for the staff and family, but check hospital rules about bringing items into the ward itself.
관련 콘텐츠
health 관련 단어
आंबुलेंस
C1환자나 부상자를 병원으로 이송하기 위해 특별히 장비를 갖춘 차량.
आहार संबंधी
C1식단이나 영양에 관한.
आहार विशेषज्ञ
B1A person who is an expert on diet and nutrition.
आहार योजना
B1A plan for what to eat; diet plan.
आईसीयू
B1Intensive Care Unit, a specialized hospital ward.
आकस्मिक
B1Sudden, accidental, emergency.
आँखों का डॉक्टर
A2안과 의사; 눈을 전문적으로 치료하는 의사.
आनुवंशिक इंजीनियरिंग
C1The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
आनुवंशिक परामर्श
C1유전 질환의 영향을 받거나 위험에 처한 개인 또는 가족에게 조언을 제공하는 과정.
आनुवंशिक उत्परिवर्तन
C1유전자를 구성하는 DNA 서열의 영구적인 변화.