पीढ़ीगत
पीढ़ीगत 30초 만에
- Pīṛhīgat means 'generational'.
- It is a formal adjective used for family and social levels.
- It describes things passed down like wealth, trauma, or values.
- It is commonly used in terms like 'generation gap' (pīṛhīgat antar).
The Hindi word पीढ़ीगत (pīṛhīgat) is a sophisticated adjective that translates directly to 'generational' in English. It is composed of two distinct parts: पीढ़ी (pīṛhī), meaning 'generation', and the suffix -गत (-gat), which implies 'related to', 'pertaining to', or 'contained within'. Understanding this word is essential for B1 learners because it allows you to discuss complex social, economic, and familial concepts that are deeply rooted in Indian culture. In a society where multi-generational households were historically the norm and remain common today, the concept of things passing from one generation to another is frequently discussed. You will hear this word in academic settings, news reports, documentaries, and serious family discussions. It isn't just about time; it's about the transmission of values, wealth, trauma, or even conflicts across the ages.
- Sociological Context
- It is often used to describe the 'generation gap' (पीढ़ीगत अंतर), which is a common theme in modern Hindi literature and cinema as India navigates the tension between tradition and globalization.
- Economic Context
- In financial discussions, it refers to 'generational wealth' (पीढ़ीगत संपत्ति) or 'generational poverty' (पीढ़ीगत गरीबी), highlighting systemic issues that persist over decades.
हमारे समाज में पीढ़ीगत बदलाव धीरे-धीरे आ रहे हैं। (Generational changes are coming slowly in our society.)
The word carries a certain weight. When you use पीढ़ीगत, you aren't just talking about a change between yesterday and today; you are talking about a shift that spans thirty years or more. It suggests a legacy. For example, a family business is often described as a पीढ़ीगत व्यवसाय (generational business), implying that the skills and the trade have been handed down through the bloodline. This word helps you move beyond basic descriptions like 'old' or 'new' and into the realm of 'historical continuity'.
यह पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान हमारे पूर्वजों से मिला है। (This generational knowledge has been received from our ancestors.)
In formal Hindi, पीढ़ीगत is preferred over more colloquial phrases like 'पीढ़ियों से चला आ रहा' (coming down from generations) because it is concise and fits well in professional writing. Whether you are analyzing a political shift or discussing your family's culinary traditions, this word provides the necessary academic rigor. It is also used frequently in psychology to discuss 'generational trauma' (पीढ़ीगत आघात), a concept gaining more visibility in urban Indian discourse.
शिक्षा की कमी एक पीढ़ीगत समस्या बन सकती है। (Lack of education can become a generational problem.)
- Common Collocation
- पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष (Generational conflict) - usually refers to the clash of ideologies between parents and children.
Finally, remember that as an adjective, it modifies the noun that follows it. It doesn't change based on gender or number, making it relatively easy to use once you understand the context. It stands as a bridge between the past and the present, describing the threads that bind or separate different age groups within a community.
Using पीढ़ीगत (pīṛhīgat) effectively requires placing it before the noun it modifies. Since it is an adjective derived from Sanskrit roots, it maintains a formal and stable form. Unlike many Hindi adjectives that end in '-ā' (like acchā), पीढ़ीगत does not change to pīṛhīgatī or pīṛhīgate. It remains constant regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes.
हमें पीढ़ीगत अंतर को समझना चाहिए। (We should understand the generational difference.)
In the sentence above, 'अंतर' (difference) is masculine, and पीढ़ीगत modifies it. If we change it to a feminine noun like 'सोच' (thinking), the adjective remains the same: पीढ़ीगत सोच (generational thinking). This stability is a relief for learners who often struggle with adjective-noun agreement in Hindi.
- Sentence Structure 1: Subjective Description
- [Subject] + [पीढ़ीगत] + [Noun] + [Verb]. Example: 'यह पीढ़ीगत बीमारी है।' (This is a generational illness.)
- Sentence Structure 2: Abstract Concepts
- [Abstract Noun] + [पीढ़ीगत] + [है/था]. Example: 'उनका संघर्ष पीढ़ीगत है।' (Their struggle is generational.)
One of the most powerful ways to use this word is in the context of legacy. When discussing history or family trees, पीढ़ीगत adds a layer of depth. For instance, 'पीढ़ीगत धन' (generational wealth) implies more than just being rich; it implies a status that has been maintained over decades. Conversely, 'पीढ़ीगत गरीबी' (generational poverty) describes a cycle that is difficult to break.
आजकल पीढ़ीगत मूल्यों में बड़ा बदलाव आया है। (Nowadays, there has been a big change in generational values.)
In professional or academic Hindi, you might encounter it in discussions about 'generational equity' (पीढ़ीगत न्याय) or 'generational responsibility' (पीढ़ीगत जिम्मेदारी). These are common in environmental debates where the current generation's actions affect the next. By using पीढ़ीगत, you signal that you are discussing a macro-level issue rather than a personal or temporary one.
जलवायु परिवर्तन एक पीढ़ीगत चुनौती है। (Climate change is a generational challenge.)
Lastly, consider the emotional resonance. In a family setting, saying 'यह हमारे परिवार की पीढ़ीगत परंपरा है' (This is our family's generational tradition) evokes a sense of pride and continuity. It sounds more formal and respectful than simply saying 'old tradition'. It honors the lineage.
In the real world, पीढ़ीगत (pīṛhīgat) is a staple of news media, social science discussions, and high-quality Hindi cinema. If you watch a debate on a news channel like NDTV India or Aaj Tak about the 'youth vote' versus the 'elderly vote', the anchor will almost certainly use the term पीढ़ीगत अंतर (generational gap) to describe the differing priorities of voters.
समाचार: 'राजनीति में पीढ़ीगत बदलाव की लहर चल रही है।' (News: 'A wave of generational change is moving through politics.')
In Indian cinema, specifically in 'Middle Cinema' or parallel cinema that deals with social issues, characters often argue about पीढ़ीगत सोच. A classic trope in Bollywood involves the strict father representing traditional values and the rebellious son representing modern ones; their conflict is fundamentally a पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष. Films like 'Baghban' or 'Udaan' explore these themes deeply, even if the exact word isn't spoken in every scene, it is the underlying concept used by critics to describe the films.
- News & Media
- Used to discuss shifts in technology adoption, political leanings, and economic status across age groups.
- Literature
- In novels by authors like Munshi Premchand (in modern translations/analyses) or contemporary writers like Geetanjali Shree, the word describes the weight of ancestry.
You will also hear this in business contexts. India has many 'family-run businesses' (पारिवारिक व्यवसाय). When these businesses transition from a father to a daughter or son, it is called a पीढ़ीगत हस्तांतरण (generational transfer). Business magazines like 'Forbes India' (Hindi edition) frequently analyze how these businesses handle generational shifts.
व्यापार में पीढ़ीगत बदलाव कभी-कभी कठिन होता है। (Generational change in business is sometimes difficult.)
In everyday conversation, while people might use simpler terms like 'पुरानी बातें' (old things) or 'आजकल के बच्चे' (kids these days), a person who wants to sound more educated or precise will use पीढ़ीगत. For example, if a young person is explaining to their friend why their parents are so conservative, they might say, 'यह एक पीढ़ीगत अंतर है, वे हमें नहीं समझेंगे' (It's a generational gap, they won't understand us).
यह पीढ़ीगत अंतर मिटाना आसान नहीं है। (Closing this generational gap is not easy.)
One of the most common mistakes learners make with पीढ़ीगत (pīṛhīgat) is confusing it with the simple noun पीढ़ी (generation). Remember, पीढ़ी is a noun ('The new generation is smart'), while पीढ़ीगत is an adjective ('Generational wealth is important'). You cannot use the noun where an adjective is required.
- Mistake: Using it as a Noun
- Incorrect: 'यह पीढ़ीगत बहुत अच्छी है।' (This generational is very good.)
Correct: 'यह पीढ़ी बहुत अच्छी है।' (This generation is very good.)
Another error is confusing पीढ़ीगत with आनुवंशिक (ānuvanśik - genetic). While something 'generational' can be genetic (like a disease), पीढ़ीगत is broader. It covers culture, money, and ideas. If you say 'generational trauma', use पीढ़ीगत. If you are talking about eye color being passed down, आनुवंशिक or वंशानुगत (vanśānugat) is more scientifically accurate.
गलत: उसकी आँखों का रंग पीढ़ीगत है। (Wrong: Her eye color is generational - sounds odd).
सही: उसकी आँखों का रंग आनुवंशिक है। (Correct: Her eye color is genetic.)
A stylistic mistake is overusing it in very casual contexts. If you are talking to a child about their grandfather, saying 'यह पीढ़ीगत खिलौना है' (This is a generational toy) sounds extremely stiff and academic. In such cases, 'दादाजी का खिलौना' or 'पुरानी पीढ़ियों का खिलौना' sounds more natural. Reserve पीढ़ीगत for when you want to emphasize the concept of the generation itself.
Finally, ensure you don't confuse it with युग (yug - era). A 'generational change' happens over 20-30 years. An 'era-defining change' (युगांतरकारी) happens over centuries. Using पीढ़ीगत for something that spans hundreds of years might downplay the historical scale, while using it for something that happened last week is simply incorrect.
सावधान: 'पिछले हफ्ते का बदलाव पीढ़ीगत नहीं है।' (Caution: 'Last week's change is not generational.')
In summary, use पीढ़ीगत when the subject involves the passage of time, ideas, or assets specifically through the lineage of families or the chronological layers of society.
While पीढ़ीगत (pīṛhīgat) is the most direct translation for 'generational', several other words in Hindi cover similar ground depending on the nuance you want to convey. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the right 'flavor' for your sentence.
- वंशानुगत (Vanśānugat)
- This means 'hereditary'. It comes from वंश (lineage/dynasty). Use this when talking specifically about family traits or royal successions.
Example: 'यह एक वंशानुगत बीमारी है।' (This is a hereditary disease.) - पारंपरिक (Pāramparik)
- Meaning 'traditional'. While generational things are often traditional, पारंपरिक focuses on the act of following a custom rather than the time span of a generation.
Example: 'हम पारंपरिक कपड़े पहनते हैं।' (We wear traditional clothes.) - खानदानी (Khāndānī)
- This is an Urdu-origin word very common in spoken Hindi. It implies 'belonging to a noble or established family'. It has a warmer, more personal feel than पीढ़ीगत.
Example: 'यह हमारा खानदानी पेशा है।' (This is our family/ancestral profession.)
तुलना: पीढ़ीगत (Sociological/Formal) vs खानदानी (Personal/Social Status).
If you want to describe something that has lasted for many generations without using the formal adjective, you can use the phrase पीढ़ियों से चला आ रहा (coming down from generations). This is more descriptive and less 'vocabulary-heavy'.
In a technical or biological sense, आनुवंशिक (genetic) is the specific term for DNA-related inheritance. If you are a student of science or medicine, you will use this more than पीढ़ीगत. However, in the social sciences, पीढ़ीगत remains king. For example, 'पीढ़ीगत गतिशीलता' (generational mobility) is a standard term for social climbing across generations.
उदाहरण: 'भारत में पीढ़ीगत गतिशीलता बढ़ रही है।' (Generational mobility is increasing in India.)
Lastly, for something that affects everyone at the same time across ages, you might use सर्वव्यापी (universal), but that loses the specific 'generation' focus. Stick to पीढ़ीगत when the core of the issue is the chronological layer of the people involved.
How Formal Is It?
"पीढ़ीगत गरीबी उन्मूलन के लिए ठोस नीतियों की आवश्यकता है।"
"यह एक पीढ़ीगत बदलाव है जो हम देख रहे हैं।"
"अरे, यह तो पीढ़ीगत झगड़ा है, चलता रहता है।"
"यह कहानी आपके दादाजी ने भी सुनी थी, यह पीढ़ीगत है।"
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재미있는 사실
The root word 'pīṭh' originally referred to a seat or a pedestal. In a family context, each 'seat' or level represents a new generation.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing 'ḍh' as a simple 'd'.
- Making the 'a' in 'gat' too long (like 'gaat').
- Dentalizing the retroflex 'ḍh'.
- Aspirating the initial 'p'.
- Shortening the long 'ī' vowels.
난이도
Recognizable if you know 'pīṛhī', but the suffix adds complexity.
Requires knowledge of formal Hindi vocabulary.
Pronunciation of retroflex 'ḍh' is the main hurdle.
Common in news and formal discussions.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Sanskrit Suffix '-gat'
Used to turn nouns into adjectives (e.g., vyaktigat, kṣetragat).
Invariable Adjectives
Words like 'pīṛhīgat' do not change for gender or number.
Compound Nouns in Hindi
Often formed by joining two nouns with a hyphen (e.g., रीति-रिवाज).
Oblique Case with Adjectives
Invariable adjectives like 'pīṛhīgat' remain the same even in the oblique case.
Abstract Nouns to Adjectives
The process of creating descriptors from abstract concepts like 'generation'.
수준별 예문
यह एक पीढ़ीगत कहानी है।
This is a generational story.
पीढ़ीगत acts as an adjective for कहानी.
मेरे परिवार में पीढ़ीगत व्यापार है।
There is a generational business in my family.
व्यापार is the noun modified by पीढ़ीगत.
पीढ़ीगत प्यार बहुत ज़रूरी है।
Generational love is very important.
Simple subject-adjective-verb structure.
यह पीढ़ीगत घर है।
This is a generational house.
Implies the house belongs to many generations.
पीढ़ीगत बातें अच्छी होती हैं।
Generational talks are good.
Plural noun 'बातें' doesn't change the adjective.
उनके पास पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान है।
They have generational knowledge.
ज्ञान (knowledge) is masculine.
यह पीढ़ीगत परंपरा है।
This is a generational tradition.
परंपरा is feminine; adjective remains the same.
क्या यह पीढ़ीगत है?
Is this generational?
Used as a predicate adjective.
पीढ़ीगत अंतर को समझना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to understand the generation gap.
अंतर means 'gap' or 'difference'.
हमारे गाँव में पीढ़ीगत रीति-रिवाज हैं।
There are generational customs in our village.
रीति-रिवाज is a compound noun.
यह पीढ़ीगत ज़मीन है।
This is generational land.
Refers to ancestral land.
पीढ़ीगत सोच बदल रही है।
Generational thinking is changing.
सोच is feminine singular.
वह पीढ़ीगत गरीबी से लड़ रहा है।
He is fighting generational poverty.
गरीबी is feminine.
हमें पीढ़ीगत मूल्यों का सम्मान करना चाहिए।
We should respect generational values.
मूल्यों is the oblique plural of मूल्य.
यह एक पीढ़ीगत समस्या है।
This is a generational problem.
समस्या is feminine.
पीढ़ीगत बदलाव धीरे होते हैं।
Generational changes are slow.
बदलाव is masculine plural.
पीढ़ीगत संपत्ति का सही उपयोग करें।
Use generational wealth/property correctly.
संपत्ति can mean wealth or property.
शिक्षा से पीढ़ीगत गरीबी दूर हो सकती है।
Poverty can be removed through education.
Focus on social mobility.
पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष हर घर में होता है।
Generational conflict happens in every home.
संघर्ष means conflict or struggle.
यह पीढ़ीगत बीमारी परिवार में चलती है।
This generational illness runs in the family.
Context of health.
पीढ़ीगत बदलाव राजनीति में दिख रहे हैं।
Generational changes are visible in politics.
Dikh rahe hain - are appearing/visible.
पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान को सहेजना ज़रूरी है।
It is important to preserve generational knowledge.
सहेजना means to preserve/keep safely.
उनके बीच पीढ़ीगत अंतर बहुत ज़्यादा है।
The generational gap between them is very large.
Uses 'ke beech' (between).
पीढ़ीगत परंपराओं को आधुनिक बनाना चाहिए।
Generational traditions should be modernized.
आधुनिक means modern.
पीढ़ीगत आघात का प्रभाव गहरा होता है।
The impact of generational trauma is deep.
आघात means trauma or blow.
समाज में पीढ़ीगत असमानता एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
Generational inequality is a big challenge in society.
असमानता means inequality.
पीढ़ीगत विशेषाधिकार सबको नहीं मिलता।
Not everyone gets generational privilege.
विशेषाधिकार means privilege.
यह शोध पीढ़ीगत आदतों पर आधारित है।
This research is based on generational habits.
आधारित means based on.
पीढ़ीगत जिम्मेदारी समझना हमारा कर्तव्य है।
Understanding generational responsibility is our duty.
कर्तव्य means duty.
पीढ़ीगत गतिशीलता आर्थिक विकास के लिए ज़रूरी है।
Generational mobility is necessary for economic growth.
गतिशीलता means mobility.
पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष अक्सर नए विचारों को जन्म देता है।
Generational conflict often gives birth to new ideas.
Janm dena - to give birth/originate.
पीढ़ीगत संचय ने इस परिवार को शक्तिशाली बनाया।
Generational accumulation made this family powerful.
संचय means accumulation.
पीढ़ीगत न्याय की अवधारणा पर्यावरण के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।
The concept of intergenerational justice is important for the environment.
अवधारणा means concept.
पीढ़ीगत स्मृति अक्सर इतिहास को प्रभावित करती है।
Generational memory often influences history.
स्मृति means memory.
पीढ़ीगत हस्तांतरण में कानूनी जटिलताएं हो सकती हैं।
There can be legal complexities in generational transfer.
हस्तांतरण means transfer.
पीढ़ीगत दरार को संवाद से भरा जा सकता है।
The generational rift can be filled with dialogue.
दरार means rift/crack.
पीढ़ीगत प्रवृत्तियों का विश्लेषण करना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to analyze generational trends.
विश्लेषण means analysis.
पीढ़ीगत बाधाओं को तोड़ना प्रगति की निशानी है।
Breaking generational barriers is a sign of progress.
बाधाओं means barriers.
पीढ़ीगत वफादारी कभी-कभी विकास में बाधक होती है।
Generational loyalty is sometimes a hindrance to development.
वफादारी means loyalty.
पीढ़ीगत संसाधनों का वितरण न्यायसंगत होना चाहिए।
Distribution of generational resources should be equitable.
न्यायसंगत means equitable/just.
पीढ़ीगत आघात की मनोवैज्ञानिक जड़ें बहुत गहरी होती हैं।
The psychological roots of generational trauma are very deep.
मनोवैज्ञानिक means psychological.
पीढ़ीगत लेखांकन सरकारी नीतियों का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।
Generational accounting is an important part of government policies.
लेखांकन means accounting.
पीढ़ीगत चेतना ही समाज को दिशा देती है।
Generational consciousness alone gives direction to society.
चेतना means consciousness.
पीढ़ीगत विस्थापन की पीड़ा को शब्दों में व्यक्त करना कठिन है।
It is difficult to express the pain of generational displacement in words.
विस्थापन means displacement.
पीढ़ीगत संवाद की अनुपस्थिति सामाजिक अलगाव पैदा करती है।
The absence of generational dialogue creates social isolation.
अनुपस्थिति means absence.
पीढ़ीगत निरंतरता और परिवर्तन के बीच संतुलन आवश्यक है।
Balance between generational continuity and change is necessary.
निरंतरता means continuity.
पीढ़ीगत उत्तराधिकार केवल धन का नहीं, बल्कि मूल्यों का भी होता है।
Generational succession is not just of wealth, but also of values.
उत्तराधिकार means succession.
पीढ़ीगत परिप्रेक्ष्य से देखने पर समस्या का स्वरूप बदल जाता है।
The nature of the problem changes when viewed from a generational perspective.
परिप्रेक्ष्य means perspective.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
자주 혼동되는 단어
This is the noun (generation), while पीढ़ीगत is the adjective (generational).
More focused on family lineage/genetics, whereas पीढ़ीगत is broader and social.
Means 'old' in general, lacks the specific 'generation' nuance.
관용어 및 표현
— From the time of fathers and grandfathers; very old/generational.
यह कार बाप-दादा के ज़माने की है।
Informal— For generations to be saved or successful.
उसकी मेहनत से सात पीढ़ियाँ तर गईं।
Colloquial— To follow generational traditions blindly.
वह लकीर का फकीर बना हुआ है।
Critical— To take deep (generational) roots.
यह समस्या समाज में जड़ें जमा चुकी है।
Metaphorical혼동하기 쉬운
Both relate to inheritance.
Anuvanshik is strictly biological/genetic. Pīṛhīgat includes culture and wealth.
आनुवंशिक बीमारी vs पीढ़ीगत गरीबी।
Both relate to things from the past.
Paramparagat focuses on the custom/method. Pīṛhīgat focuses on the age group/time.
परंपरागत नृत्य vs पीढ़ीगत अंतर।
Both imply family connection.
Khandani is more social/prestige-based and informal. Pīṛhīgat is formal/sociological.
खानदानी रईस vs पीढ़ीगत संपत्ति।
Both used for ancestral things.
Pushtaini is usually for property/land. Pīṛhīgat is for abstract concepts too.
पुश्तैनी ज़मीन vs पीढ़ीगत सोच।
Both relate to time periods.
Yugin relates to a whole era (centuries). Pīṛhīgat relates to 20-30 year cycles.
युगीन बदलाव vs पीढ़ीगत बदलाव।
문장 패턴
यह [Noun] पीढ़ीगत है।
यह घर पीढ़ीगत है।
हमें पीढ़ीगत [Noun] को समझना होगा।
हमें पीढ़ीगत अंतर को समझना होगा।
[Noun] एक पीढ़ीगत समस्या बन गई है।
गरीबी एक पीढ़ीगत समस्या बन गई है।
पीढ़ीगत [Noun] के कारण [Result] हुआ।
पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष के कारण घर टूट गया।
पीढ़ीगत [Noun] समाज के विकास के लिए ज़रूरी है।
पीढ़ीगत गतिशीलता समाज के विकास के लिए ज़रूरी है।
पीढ़ीगत [Noun] की अवधारणा पर विचार करें।
पीढ़ीगत न्याय की अवधारणा पर विचार करें।
यह शोध पीढ़ीगत [Noun] का विश्लेषण करता है।
यह शोध पीढ़ीगत प्रवृत्तियों का विश्लेषण करता है।
पीढ़ीगत [Noun] और [Noun] के मध्य संतुलन आवश्यक है।
पीढ़ीगत निरंतरता और परिवर्तन के मध्य संतुलन आवश्यक है।
어휘 가족
명사
형용사
관련
사용법
Common in media and education; less common in rural daily slang.
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पीढ़ीगतों
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पीढ़ीगत
Adjectives in Hindi don't take plural endings.
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पीढ़ीगत बीमारी (for a cold)
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आम बीमारी
A cold isn't generational; use it for long-term family health issues.
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पीढ़ीगत आदमी
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पुरानी पीढ़ी का आदमी
You can't call a person 'generational'.
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पीढ़ीगत के कारण
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पीढ़ीगत अंतर के कारण
You need a noun after the adjective.
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पीढ़ीगत संपत्ति (for something you just bought)
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मेरी संपत्ति
Generational wealth must come from ancestors.
팁
Use with 'Antar'
Always remember 'पीढ़ीगत अंतर' as a fixed phrase for 'Generation Gap'. It's very useful.
Formal Writing
Use this word in Hindi essays to get higher marks for vocabulary.
Clarity
Don't rush the word. Say 'Pī-ḍhī-gat' clearly.
No Agreement
Don't try to change the ending to -i or -e. It stays 'gat' always.
Social Issues
Use it when discussing poverty, wealth, or trauma to sound empathetic and analytical.
Suffix Recognition
Learn other words ending in '-gat' to understand the pattern.
Joint Families
Understand that in India, 'generational' often implies the influence of elders.
Word Association
Associate it with 'Legacy'.
News Headlines
Look for this word in news about elections or social trends.
Compound Words
You can use a hyphen or write it as one word: पीढ़ीगत-बदलाव.
암기하기
기억법
Think of a 'Pīḍhī' as a 'Pedestal' or a step in a ladder. Adding '-gat' makes it about what happens on those steps. So, Pīḍhī + Gat = Generational steps.
시각적 연상
Imagine a staircase where each step is a family member (Grandpa, Dad, You). A string connecting all steps is 'पीढ़ीगत' (generational).
Word Web
챌린지
Try to use 'पीढ़ीगत' in a sentence about your family's favorite food or a habit you got from your parents.
어원
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'pīṭhikā' (bench/pedestal/step) which evolved into the Hindi 'pīṛhī' (generation/step in a lineage), combined with the Sanskrit suffix '-gata' (gone/situated in/pertaining to).
원래 의미: Pertaining to the steps or levels of a lineage.
Indo-Aryan문화적 맥락
Be careful when using it to describe 'पीढ़ीगत गरीबी' (generational poverty) as it can sound deterministic or insensitive if not used in a systemic context.
In English-speaking cultures, 'generational' is often used for Gen Z, Millennials, etc. In Hindi, it's more about the direct family line.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Family Business
- पीढ़ीगत व्यवसाय
- सत्ता का हस्तांतरण
- पारिवारिक परंपरा
- व्यापारिक विरासत
Sociology
- पीढ़ीगत अंतर
- सामाजिक गतिशीलता
- सांस्कृतिक मूल्य
- पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष
Finance/Economy
- पीढ़ीगत धन
- पीढ़ीगत गरीबी
- आर्थिक असमानता
- संपत्ति का वितरण
Health
- पीढ़ीगत बीमारी
- आनुवंशिक विकार
- पारिवारिक इतिहास
- स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता
Politics
- पीढ़ीगत बदलाव
- युवा नेतृत्व
- पुरानी विचारधारा
- राजनीतिक उत्तराधिकार
대화 시작하기
"क्या आपको लगता है कि पीढ़ीगत अंतर बढ़ रहा है?"
"आपके परिवार में कौन सी पीढ़ीगत परंपरा सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है?"
"क्या पीढ़ीगत संपत्ति हमेशा अच्छी होती है?"
"आप पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष को कैसे हल करते हैं?"
"आपके देश में पीढ़ीगत बदलाव कैसे दिख रहे हैं?"
일기 주제
अपने परिवार की एक ऐसी पीढ़ीगत आदत के बारे में लिखें जिसे आप बदलना चाहते हैं।
क्या पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान आज के इंटरनेट के युग में भी ज़रूरी है? अपने विचार लिखें।
पीढ़ीगत गरीबी के कारणों और समाधानों पर एक छोटा लेख लिखें।
आपके और आपके माता-पिता के बीच सबसे बड़ा पीढ़ीगत अंतर क्या है?
एक ऐसी पीढ़ीगत कहानी लिखें जो आपको बचपन में सुनाई गई थी।
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it describes things or concepts related to people, not the people themselves. You say 'generational gap', not 'a generational person'.
Partially. Hereditary is usually 'वंशानुगत'. पीढ़ीगत is broader, including social and economic things like poverty or thinking styles.
No, it is an invariable adjective. It remains 'पीढ़ीगत' for both masculine and feminine nouns.
The most common term is 'पीढ़ीगत अंतर' (pīṛhīgat antar).
It's used in serious or formal conversations. In very casual talk, people might just say 'पुरानी पीढ़ी' (old generation).
Usually, it is used for human society. For animals, 'आनुवंशिक' (genetic) is more appropriate.
There is no single word, but 'तत्कालिक' (immediate) or 'व्यक्तिगत' (individual) can be used depending on context.
Yes, it has Sanskrit roots, which is why it sounds formal.
It sounds a bit stiff. 'खानदानी रेसिपी' or 'पीढ़ियों पुरानी रेसिपी' is more natural.
Very common in scripts dealing with family conflicts or social messages.
셀프 테스트 200 질문
Write a sentence using 'पीढ़ीगत अंतर'.
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Translate: 'This is a generational problem.'
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Describe 'generational wealth' in Hindi.
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Use 'पीढ़ीगत बदलाव' in a political context.
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Write about a family tradition using 'पीढ़ीगत'.
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Translate: 'Education breaks generational poverty.'
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Explain 'पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष' in one sentence.
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Translate: 'Generational trauma is hard to heal.'
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Use 'पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान' in a sentence about farming.
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Translate: 'Is this a generational business?'
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Write a sentence about 'generational values'.
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Translate: 'Generational justice is important.'
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Use 'पीढ़ीगत दरार' to describe a family rift.
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Translate: 'Generational memory is powerful.'
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Write a sentence about 'generational mobility'.
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Translate: 'This is a generational challenge.'
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Explain 'पीढ़ीगत हस्तांतरण'.
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Translate: 'He received generational property.'
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Use 'पीढ़ीगत सोच' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Generational responsibility towards Earth.'
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Pronounce: पीढ़ीगत
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Say 'Generation Gap' in Hindi.
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Say 'Generational Wealth' in Hindi.
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Use 'पीढ़ीगत' in a sentence about your family.
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Say 'Generational Change' in Hindi.
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Pronounce 'पीढ़ीगत आघात' clearly.
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Describe your generation in one sentence using 'पीढ़ी'.
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Say 'Generational Justice' in Hindi.
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Say 'Generational Trauma' in Hindi.
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Discuss 'Generation Gap' briefly in Hindi.
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Say 'Generational Values' in Hindi.
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Say 'Generational Poverty' in Hindi.
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Use 'पीढ़ीगत' to describe an old house.
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Say 'Generational Knowledge' in Hindi.
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Say 'Generational Transfer' in Hindi.
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Pronounce 'पीढ़ीगत गतिशीलता' carefully.
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Say 'Generational Memory' in Hindi.
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Say 'Generational Privilege' in Hindi.
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Listen and identify the word: पीढ़ीगत (Audio context: News clip about youth).
What is being discussed: 'पीढ़ीगत अंतर के कारण तनाव है।'?
Identify the adjective in: 'पीढ़ीगत गरीबी एक चक्र है।'
Listen and translate: 'यह पीढ़ीगत परंपरा है।'
What is 'पीढ़ीगत संपत्ति' in English?
Listen and write: पीढ़ीगत संघर्ष
Listen and translate: 'पीढ़ीगत बदलाव ज़रूरी है।'
What field is this from: 'पीढ़ीगत लेखांकन'?
Identify the word meaning 'generational' in the audio.
Listen and translate: 'पीढ़ीगत न्याय'!
What is 'पीढ़ीगत आघात'?
Listen and write: पीढ़ीगत ज्ञान
Listen and translate: 'पीढ़ीगत दरार'!
What is the topic: 'पीढ़ीगत गतिशीलता बढ़ रही है।'?
Listen and translate: 'पीढ़ीगत जिम्मेदारी'!
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Summary
The word 'पीढ़ीगत' (pīṛhīgat) is your go-to term for discussing anything that spans across time in a family or society, such as 'पीढ़ीगत अंतर' (generation gap). Example: 'यह एक पीढ़ीगत परंपरा है' (This is a generational tradition).
- Pīṛhīgat means 'generational'.
- It is a formal adjective used for family and social levels.
- It describes things passed down like wealth, trauma, or values.
- It is commonly used in terms like 'generation gap' (pīṛhīgat antar).
Use with 'Antar'
Always remember 'पीढ़ीगत अंतर' as a fixed phrase for 'Generation Gap'. It's very useful.
Formal Writing
Use this word in Hindi essays to get higher marks for vocabulary.
Clarity
Don't rush the word. Say 'Pī-ḍhī-gat' clearly.
No Agreement
Don't try to change the ending to -i or -e. It stays 'gat' always.
예시
यह पीढ़ीगत समस्या है।
관련 콘텐츠
family 관련 단어
आबाद
B1거주하는, 번영하는; 인구가 많고 번창하는.
आँचल
B1사리의 끝자락 (어머니의 보호를 상징).
आचरण
B1The way a person behaves; conduct.
आँगन
A2집 중앙에 있는 지붕이 없는 안뜰. 인도 전통 가옥에서 가족 생활의 중심이 되는 공간입니다.
आंगन
A2집 안의 안뜰.
आग्रह करना
B1누군가에게 무엇을 하도록 간곡히 요청하거나 권하다.
आज्ञा
B1공식적인 명령이나 허가.
आज्ञा का पालन करना
B1명령이나 지시를 따르다.
आज्ञा मानना
A2명령이나 규칙에 순종하다. (그는 아버지에게 순종했다. / 그녀는 법을 준수해야 한다.)
आज्ञा पालन करना
B1복종하다