Meaning
Referring to a significant feature or element of a situation, problem, or idea.
Cultural Background
In Hindi news debates, 'pehlu' is a 'power word'. Anchors use it to sound objective and intellectual, even when the debate is heated. Hindi textbooks for Civil Services (IAS) exams are filled with this phrase. It is considered the hallmark of a balanced, analytical answer. In poetry, 'pehlu' often means 'by the side' or 'in the embrace'. It's much more romantic than the modern Hindi 'aspect'. In modern Indian startups, English is common, but when 'Shuddh Hindi' (pure Hindi) is used in formal speeches, this phrase is a go-to for leaders.
Sound like a Pro
Use 'एक और पहलू' (Another aspect) to gracefully interrupt someone and add your own point without sounding rude.
Gender Alert
Never use 'pehli' when you mean aspect. It's a very common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Meaning
Referring to a significant feature or element of a situation, problem, or idea.
Sound like a Pro
Use 'एक और पहलू' (Another aspect) to gracefully interrupt someone and add your own point without sounding rude.
Gender Alert
Never use 'pehli' when you mean aspect. It's a very common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Poetic vs. Prose
Remember that in a song, 'pehlu' might mean 'sitting next to me', but in an office, it always means 'aspect'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word.
इस समस्या के कई _______ हैं।
In the direct plural (without a postposition), 'pehlu' remains 'pehlu'.
Which sentence is the most formal and correct?
Choose the best way to say 'The social aspect is important.'
This uses the correct adjective form and the formal noun 'pehlu'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: हमें प्रदूषण कम करना चाहिए। B: हाँ, लेकिन _______ यह है कि इसमें बहुत पैसा लगेगा।
Both 'pehlu' (aspect) and 'baat' (matter/point) work here, though 'pehlu' is more formal.
Match the aspect to the topic.
Match: 1. आर्थिक (Economic), 2. मनोवैज्ञानिक (Psychological), 3. तकनीकी (Technical)
Economic relates to Budget, Psychological to Stress, and Technical to Software.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Pehlu vs. Drishtikon
Practice Bank
4 exercisesइस समस्या के कई _______ हैं।
In the direct plural (without a postposition), 'pehlu' remains 'pehlu'.
Choose the best way to say 'The social aspect is important.'
This uses the correct adjective form and the formal noun 'pehlu'.
A: हमें प्रदूषण कम करना चाहिए। B: हाँ, लेकिन _______ यह है कि इसमें बहुत पैसा लगेगा।
Both 'pehlu' (aspect) and 'baat' (matter/point) work here, though 'pehlu' is more formal.
Match: 1. आर्थिक (Economic), 2. मनोवैज्ञानिक (Psychological), 3. तकनीकी (Technical)
Economic relates to Budget, Psychological to Stress, and Technical to Software.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but usually when discussing something serious like a problem, a plan, or a news story. It's not used for trivial things like 'the aspect of this apple'.
'Pehlu' is a facet or dimension. 'Paksh' is a side, often used in a 'for vs against' sense.
Technically yes, but 'side' (taraf) or 'bazu' is more common for physical objects. 'Pehlu' is 90% abstract today.
Singular is 'is pehlu'. Plural with a preposition is 'in pehluon'.
No, it is an invariant adjective in standard Hindi.
In dialogues of serious films (legal dramas, social issues), yes. In romantic songs, 'pehlu' has a different meaning (proximity).
You say 'nakaratmak pehlu' (नकारात्मक पहलू).
Absolutely. It is perfect for professional emails when analyzing a situation.
'Gair-mahatvapurna' or more commonly 'mamuli' (ordinary/trivial).
It is of Persian origin, so it is common in both Hindi and Urdu. In Hindi, it's often paired with Sanskrit adjectives.
Related Phrases
दृष्टिकोण
similarPoint of view
मुख्य बिंदु
synonymMain point
सिक्के के दो पहलू
builds onTwo sides of a coin
नकारात्मक पहलू
specialized formNegative aspect
अनदेखा पहलू
specialized formHidden/ignored aspect
