Meaning
Intense resistance or disagreement against something.
Cultural Background
Protests are a fundamental part of Indian democracy. 'कड़ा विरोध' is frequently used in media to describe the intensity of these movements. In hierarchical Indian offices, 'कड़ा विरोध' is a way to show disagreement without being disrespectful, provided it is done through proper channels. When citizens feel their rights are violated, they use this phrase to signal that they will not back down.
Use 'दर्ज कराना'
In formal settings, use 'कड़ा विरोध दर्ज कराना' to sound more professional.
Don't over-use
Using it for small things makes you sound like a drama queen.
Meaning
Intense resistance or disagreement against something.
Use 'दर्ज कराना'
In formal settings, use 'कड़ा विरोध दर्ज कराना' to sound more professional.
Don't over-use
Using it for small things makes you sound like a drama queen.
Pair with 'का'
Always remember the 'का' particle before the phrase.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
छात्रों ने नई नीति का ______ किया।
'कड़ा विरोध' is the standard collocation for strong opposition.
Which sentence is more formal?
Choose the correct sentence.
The first sentence uses the correct formal collocation.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
कड़ा विरोध
Kada virodh means intense resistance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या आप इस बदलाव से खुश हैं? B: नहीं, मैं ______ करता हूँ।
Since the speaker is not happy, they would oppose it.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesछात्रों ने नई नीति का ______ किया।
'कड़ा विरोध' is the standard collocation for strong opposition.
Choose the correct sentence.
The first sentence uses the correct formal collocation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Kada virodh means intense resistance.
A: क्या आप इस बदलाव से खुश हैं? B: नहीं, मैं ______ करता हूँ।
Since the speaker is not happy, they would oppose it.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it works in any formal or serious context.
It's too formal for friends. Use 'मुझे यह बिल्कुल पसंद नहीं' instead.
विरोध is usually uncountable in this sense.
Yes, they are synonyms.
It's a retroflex flap, similar to the 'dd' in 'ladder'.
Yes, if you are asked about a difficult decision.
Related Phrases
विरोध दर्ज करना
specialized formTo register opposition
सख्त विरोध
synonymStrict opposition
तीखा विरोध
similarSharp opposition
