Meaning
To express firm and intense disagreement or resistance.
Cultural Background
The 'Vipaksh' (Opposition) in India often uses 'कड़ा विरोध' as a primary tool. This isn't just verbal; it includes walking out of parliament (Sadan se walkout). The tradition of 'Dharna' (sit-in) is the physical manifestation of 'कड़ा विरोध'. It is a peaceful but unyielding form of resistance. In modern Indian corporate culture, 'कड़ा विरोध' is becoming more common in boardrooms as professional standards shift toward transparency and accountability. Hindi poets like Dushyant Kumar have used the concept of 'Virodh' to inspire social change through their poetry.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always remember: [Something] KA kada virodh karna. Don't forget the 'ka'!
Don't be too dramatic
Using this for small things like 'I don't want to go to the park' makes you sound like a politician on TV.
Meaning
To express firm and intense disagreement or resistance.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always remember: [Something] KA kada virodh karna. Don't forget the 'ka'!
Don't be too dramatic
Using this for small things like 'I don't want to go to the park' makes you sound like a politician on TV.
Newspaper Reading
Look for this phrase in the first three pages of any Hindi newspaper. It's almost always there.
Body Language
When saying this in a debate, a firm hand gesture or a steady gaze usually accompanies the phrase to show 'kada' (hardness).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct postposition and phrase.
विपक्ष ने सरकार ____ नए कानून ____ ____ ____ किया।
The correct structure is 'Sarkar ke (government's) naye kanoon ka (of the new law) kada virodh kiya'.
Which of these is the most appropriate use of 'कड़ा विरोध करना'?
In which situation should you use this phrase?
This phrase is for serious, high-stakes situations like mass layoffs.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या आप इस प्रोजेक्ट में बदलाव के लिए तैयार हैं? B: नहीं, यह प्रोजेक्ट की मूल भावना के खिलाफ है। मैं इसका _________।
'कड़ा विरोध करता हूँ' fits the formal and principled tone of the response.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Each phrase has a different level of intensity and context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Disagreement Levels
Practice Bank
4 exercisesविपक्ष ने सरकार ____ नए कानून ____ ____ ____ किया।
The correct structure is 'Sarkar ke (government's) naye kanoon ka (of the new law) kada virodh kiya'.
In which situation should you use this phrase?
This phrase is for serious, high-stakes situations like mass layoffs.
A: क्या आप इस प्रोजेक्ट में बदलाव के लिए तैयार हैं? B: नहीं, यह प्रोजेक्ट की मूल भावना के खिलाफ है। मैं इसका _________।
'कड़ा विरोध करता हूँ' fits the formal and principled tone of the response.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Each phrase has a different level of intensity and context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, they are almost identical. 'सख़्त' (sakht) is more common in Urdu-influenced Hindi, while 'कड़ा' (kada) is more common in standard Hindi.
It's very risky! It sounds very formal and confrontational. Use 'मैं सहमत नहीं हूँ' (I don't agree) instead.
The opposite would be 'पुरज़ोर समर्थन' (purzor samarthan - strong support).
It is masculine. That's why we say 'कड़ा' (masculine) and not 'कड़ी'.
Yes! 'होना' (to be/happen) is used when the opposition is happening generally. e.g., 'वहाँ कड़ा विरोध हो रहा है' (Strong opposition is happening there).
You say 'मैं अपना कड़ा विरोध दर्ज कराता हूँ' (Main apna kada virodh darj karata hoon).
Yes, especially in political dramas or movies about social justice like 'Satyagraha' or 'Article 15'.
Yes, like 'कड़ा कानून' (strict law) or 'कड़ी मेहनत' (hard work - note 'me मेहनत' is feminine).
In physical terms, yes. In abstract terms, it means strict, firm, or intense.
You could say 'हल्का विरोध' (halka virodh) or 'सांकेतिक विरोध' (symbolic opposition).
Related Phrases
आलोचना करना
similarTo criticize
बहिष्कार करना
specialized formTo boycott
प्रतिरोध करना
synonymTo resist
असहमत होना
contrastTo disagree
मुकाबला करना
builds onTo confront/compete
