Meaning
To express a state of anxiety or concern about something.
Cultural Background
In North India, it is common to express worry about family members as a way of showing love. In corporate settings, 'chinta' is used to show you are taking a task seriously.
Use 'ko lekar'
To specify what you are worried about, add '[topic] ko lekar' before the phrase.
It's okay to be worried
In India, sharing your worries is a sign of trust.
Meaning
To express a state of anxiety or concern about something.
Use 'ko lekar'
To specify what you are worried about, add '[topic] ko lekar' before the phrase.
It's okay to be worried
In India, sharing your worries is a sign of trust.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
मुझे कल के एग्जाम की _____ हो रही है।
You worry about an exam, you don't feel happiness or fun about it usually.
Which is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The standard structure for expressing an emotional state in Hindi is [Dative Subject] + [Noun] + [Verb].
Match the emotion to the phrase.
Match: Worry -> ?
Chinta is the direct translation of worry.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'वह अभी तक नहीं आया।' B: '____.'
If someone is late, you are worried, not happy or hungry.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे कल के एग्जाम की _____ हो रही है।
You worry about an exam, you don't feel happiness or fun about it usually.
Choose the correct sentence.
The standard structure for expressing an emotional state in Hindi is [Dative Subject] + [Noun] + [Verb].
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Chinta is the direct translation of worry.
A: 'वह अभी तक नहीं आया।' B: '____.'
If someone is late, you are worried, not happy or hungry.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it's very versatile.
It's neutral.
Because the emotion happens to you.
No, that's incorrect.
Yes, 'tension' is often used in Hinglish.
Use 'bahut' (a lot) for emphasis.
Related Phrases
फिक्र करना
synonymTo worry/care
तनाव होना
similarTo be stressed
परेशान होना
similarTo be troubled
