Meaning
To be unsuccessful in a test or assessment.
Cultural Background
Academic success is highly valued, making 'failing' a sensitive topic. The term 'fail' is universally understood even by those who don't speak English.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'होना' changes based on the subject's gender. 'मैं फेल हो गया' (male) vs 'मैं फेल हो गई' (female).
Tone
It is a serious topic, so use a somber tone when discussing it.
Meaning
To be unsuccessful in a test or assessment.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'होना' changes based on the subject's gender. 'मैं फेल हो गया' (male) vs 'मैं फेल हो गई' (female).
Tone
It is a serious topic, so use a somber tone when discussing it.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
मैं गणित की परीक्षा में ____ गया।
The phrase is 'फेल होना'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
Requires 'में' and 'हो गया'.
Match the meaning.
परीक्षा में फेल होना
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम पास हुए? B: नहीं, ____।
Context requires a negative result.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैं गणित की परीक्षा में ____ गया।
The phrase is 'फेल होना'.
Which is correct?
Requires 'में' and 'हो गया'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
A: क्या तुम पास हुए? B: नहीं, ____।
Context requires a negative result.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt is better to use 'अनुत्तीर्ण' in formal reports.
Yes, if asked about past failures.
It means 'in' the exam.
No, it is a factual statement.
Use 'असफल होना' instead.
Yes, 'हम परीक्षा में फेल हो गए'.
Yes, because 'fail' is an English loanword.
Use 'मैं फेल हो रहा हूँ'.
Related Phrases
परीक्षा पास करना
contrastTo pass an exam
परीक्षा देना
builds onTo take an exam
असफल होना
synonymTo be unsuccessful
