Meaning
A topic or problem that requires careful and delicate handling.
Cultural Background
In North Indian social circles, discussing 'Zameen' (land) or 'Zewar' (jewelry/inheritance) is considered a highly 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा' and is often avoided in public. Modern Indian startups use this phrase frequently in 'Town Halls' to address sensitive topics like mental health or gender pay gaps, showing a shift towards global HR standards. News anchors use 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा' as a disclaimer before showing footage of protests or communal incidents to avoid legal trouble or inciting violence. In Hindi literature (Sahitya), writers like Premchand often explored 'संवेदनशील मुद्दे' like untouchability and women's rights long before they were mainstream political topics.
Use it to stall
If someone asks you a difficult question you don't want to answer, say 'यह एक संवेदनशील मुद्दा है' to buy yourself time.
Don't over-nasalize
The 'm' in 'Sam' is a clear nasal, don't let it disappear into the 'v'.
Meaning
A topic or problem that requires careful and delicate handling.
Use it to stall
If someone asks you a difficult question you don't want to answer, say 'यह एक संवेदनशील मुद्दा है' to buy yourself time.
Don't over-nasalize
The 'm' in 'Sam' is a clear nasal, don't let it disappear into the 'v'.
Tone matters
When saying this, lower your pitch slightly to convey seriousness.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
धर्म और राजनीति का मेल हमेशा से एक _______ रहा है।
The sentence is singular and masculine, so 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा' is correct.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा'?
Choose the best context:
Job loss is an emotionally charged and delicate topic, making it a 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा'.
Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are standard translations for these related terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या हमें मीटिंग में वेतन (salary) की बात करनी चाहिए? B: नहीं, अभी नहीं। यह एक _______ है।
Salary discussion in a meeting is often delicate, fitting the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesधर्म और राजनीति का मेल हमेशा से एक _______ रहा है।
The sentence is singular and masculine, so 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा' is correct.
Choose the best context:
Job loss is an emotionally charged and delicate topic, making it a 'संवेदनशील मुद्दा'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are standard translations for these related terms.
A: क्या हमें मीटिंग में वेतन (salary) की बात करनी चाहिए? B: नहीं, अभी नहीं। यह एक _______ है।
Salary discussion in a meeting is often delicate, fitting the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, while it can describe a sensitive person, in this phrase, it describes the nature of the topic itself.
No, 'Mudda' is for abstract points or issues. For a physical point, use 'Bindu'.
Yes, frequently in social dramas like 'Article 15' or 'Pink' to describe the core conflict.
A 'Gair-zaroori' (unimportant) or 'Sadharan' (ordinary) topic.
Related Phrases
नाजुक मामला
synonymDelicate matter
ज्वलंत मुद्दा
similarBurning issue
विवादास्पद विषय
similarControversial subject
गंभीर विषय
builds onSerious subject
