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आपत्ति करना

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आपत्ति करना

aapatti karna

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips आपत्ति करना in 30 Seconds

Explanation आपत्ति करना in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'āpatti karnā' might be a bit difficult. However, you can learn the simple phrase 'No objection'. In Hindi, that is 'koi āpatti nahi'. You can use this when someone asks to sit next to you or use your pen. Imagine you are on a bus. Someone asks, 'Can I sit here?' You can say 'Mujhe koi āpatti nahi hai'. This means 'I have no objection' or 'I don't mind'. It is a polite way to be helpful. At this level, don't worry about the complex grammar of 'karnā'. Just focus on the feeling of the word. It is like saying 'It's okay with me'. Think of 'āpatti' as 'problem'. So, 'No āpatti' means 'No problem'. This will help you be polite in India from day one. You will mostly hear it in questions like 'Any objection?'.

At the A2 level, you start to use small sentences with 'āpatti'. You can learn the structure 'Mujhe [Something] se āpatti hai'. For example, 'Mujhe shor se āpatti hai' (I have an objection to the noise). This is more formal than saying 'I don't like noise'. You use it when you want to be serious. Maybe in a hotel or a library. You also learn that 'āpatti' is a girl-word (feminine). So if you talk about the past, you say 'kī' instead of 'kiyā'. For example, 'Usne āpatti kī' (He/She objected). This level is about using the word in common places like shops, hotels, or with neighbors. It helps you stand up for yourself politely. You might also hear it in movies when a character doesn't like a plan.

As a B1 learner, you should use 'āpatti karnā' in formal and semi-formal situations. This is where you move beyond simple likes and dislikes. You use this word to challenge a decision or a statement. You must use the postposition 'par' correctly. For example, 'Maine uske faisle par āpatti kī' (I objected to his decision). You should also know the difference between 'āpatti karnā' (to actively object) and 'āpatti honā' (to have an objection). This is the level where you use it in office meetings or when dealing with government documents. You will notice that 'āpatti' is used when there is a rule or a right involved. It is a very useful word for professional Hindi. You can also start using adjectives like 'kaṛī' (strong) with it.

At the B2 level, you understand the nuances of 'āpatti karnā' in different registers. You can use it in debates or when writing formal letters. You know that 'āpatti jatānā' (to express an objection) is a more elegant way to say 'āpatti karnā'. You can handle complex sentences like 'Yadi kisi ko is prastāv par koi āpatti hai, to kripayā batāyein' (If anyone has any objection to this proposal, please say so). You understand that this word carries legal weight. You also begin to see it in news headlines about international relations or law. You can distinguish it from 'virōdh' (opposition) and 'shikāyat' (complaint). Your usage is now natural and fits the social context of India, where being direct can sometimes be too harsh, but 'āpatti' provides a formal structure.

At the C1 level, you are comfortable using 'āpatti karnā' and its synonyms in academic and legal discussions. You understand the etymological roots of 'āpatti' and how it relates to 'āpadā' (disaster). You can use complex collocations like 'āpatti darj karānā' (to have an objection registered) or 'āpatti uṭhānā' (to raise an objection). You can follow fast-paced debates on TV where multiple people are 'āpatti'ing at once. You understand the subtle cultural implication: that 'āpatti' is a way to maintain decorum while being firm. You can write a formal legal notice or a letter to an editor using this term correctly. You also recognize it in classical literature where it might have slightly different shades of meaning related to distress or trouble.

At the C2 level, you have a native-like command of 'āpatti karnā'. You can use it with perfect timing and tone in any situation, from a supreme court hearing to a high-level diplomatic meeting. You understand the historical evolution of the word from Sanskrit into modern Hindi. You can use it ironically or in wordplay. You are aware of regional variations in how objections are phrased but recognize 'āpatti' as the standard formal term across the Hindi heartland. You can critique a piece of writing for its use of 'āpatti' vs 'prativād'. You understand the full legal implications of 'āpatti' in Indian law, such as 'Interlocutory objections'. Your speech is not just grammatically correct but culturally resonant, knowing exactly when an 'āpatti' is expected and when it would be considered a breach of etiquette.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

आपत्ति करना in 30 Seconds

Formal verb meaning 'to object'.
Used with the postposition 'par' (on/to).
Essential for legal and official Hindi.
Polite way to ask 'Do you mind?'.

The Hindi verb आपत्ति करना (āpatti karnā) is a sophisticated and formal way to express disagreement, disapproval, or to raise an objection. In the linguistic landscape of Hindi, this term carries a weight that simple disagreement doesn't. It is composed of the noun 'āpatti', which translates to 'objection', 'misfortune', or 'calamity' in its root sense, and the auxiliary verb 'karnā' meaning 'to do'. When you use this phrase, you aren't just saying you don't like something; you are formally stating that you find a specific action, statement, or proposal unacceptable or problematic. It is the Hindi equivalent of the English legal or formal phrase 'to take exception' or 'to lodge an objection'.

Core Meaning: To formally state that you disagree with something or find it wrong, often used in official, legal, or serious social contexts.

In everyday Indian life, you will encounter this word in news broadcasts, courtroom dramas, and formal debates. If a neighbor is building a wall that encroaches on your property, you wouldn't just 'complain' (shikāyat karnā); you would 'āpatti karnā' to the local authorities. This nuance is crucial for B1 learners because it signifies a transition from basic conversational Hindi to more administrative and civic-minded language. The word implies a level of seriousness and often suggests that the person objecting has a valid reason or right to do so.

क्या आपको मेरे यहाँ बैठने पर कोई आपत्ति है? (Do you have any objection to my sitting here?)

Socially, 'āpatti karnā' is often used politely to ask for permission or to check if an action will cause inconvenience. For example, 'Yadi main pankha chalā dūn, to kyā āpko āpatti hogī?' (If I turn on the fan, will you have an objection?). Here, it functions as a very polite way to say 'Do you mind?'. However, in a more confrontational setting, such as a business meeting, saying 'Main is prastāv par āpatti kartā hūn' (I object to this proposal) is a direct and firm way to stop a proceeding. Understanding the tone is as important as understanding the definition. In high-level literature, 'āpatti' can also refer to a state of distress, though in modern spoken Hindi, the 'to object' meaning is almost exclusively what you will hear.

विपक्ष ने नए कानून पर आपत्ति की। (The opposition objected to the new law.)

Register: Formal to Semi-Formal. Not usually used with close friends for trivial matters like choosing a movie.

Using आपत्ति करना correctly requires attention to the postposition 'par' (on/at). In Hindi, you object 'on' or 'at' something. The structure usually follows: [Subject] + [Object/Topic] + [पर (par)] + [आपत्ति] + [Verb 'karnā' conjugated]. For instance, 'Rohan ne meri bāt par āpatti kī' (Rohan objected to my statement). Note that 'āpatti' is a feminine noun, so the auxiliary verb 'karnā' must reflect this in certain tenses. In the simple past, it becomes 'kī' (feminine) rather than 'kiyā' (masculine), because the object 'āpatti' is feminine.

Grammar Rule: Subject + (Something) + par + āpatti + (conjugated form of karnā). Example: 'Vah āpatti kar rahā hai' (He is objecting).

Another common way to use this word is with the verb 'honā' (to be) to describe having an objection rather than actively making one. 'Mujhe isse āpatti hai' (I have an objection to this). This is often translated as 'I mind this' or 'I am bothered by this'. When you use 'honā', the subject takes the 'ko' postposition (e.g., 'Mujhe', 'Usse', 'Logon ko'). This construction is extremely common in polite inquiries. If you are in a shared space and want to smoke, you might ask, 'Kyā āpko mere dhumrapān karne par koi āpatti hai?' (Do you have any objection to my smoking?).

पड़ोसियों ने शोर पर आपत्ति की। (The neighbors objected to the noise.)

In more advanced usage, you can combine 'āpatti' with adjectives like 'tīkhī' (sharp) or 'kaṛī' (strong). 'Usne tīkhī āpatti darj karāī' (He registered a sharp objection). Here, 'darj karānā' (to register/record) is often used in administrative or legal contexts instead of 'karnā'. This demonstrates the versatility of the word 'āpatti' as it moves from a simple verb phrase to a noun used in complex bureaucratic sentences. For B1 learners, mastering the 'par āpatti karnā' structure is the first step toward professional-level Hindi communication.

अदालत में वकील ने आपत्ति जताई। (The lawyer expressed an objection in court.)

If you watch Hindi news channels like Aaj Tak or NDTV India, you will hear आपत्ति करना almost daily. It is the standard term used to describe political opposition. When a new policy is announced, the news anchor will say, 'Vipaksh ne is mudde par kaṛī āpatti jatāī hai' (The opposition has expressed strong objection to this issue). It is also the bread and butter of Hindi legal dramas. In a courtroom, when a lawyer shouts 'Objection, My Lord!', the Hindi dubbed version or a Hindi legal script will use 'Āpatti hai, milord!'. This makes the word essential for anyone interested in Indian current affairs or legal systems.

Context: Media: Frequently used in headlines to report on protests, diplomatic disagreements, or social criticism.

In the corporate world of India, during board meetings or project discussions, 'āpatti karnā' is used to maintain a level of professional decorum while disagreeing. Instead of saying 'You are wrong', a professional might say, 'Mujhe is point par thoṛī āpatti hai' (I have a slight objection to this point). It softens the blow of the disagreement by focusing on the 'objection' (the thing) rather than the person. You will also find this word in official government notices, where citizens are invited to 'āpatti darj karnā' (register objections) regarding new urban planning or zoning laws.

समाचार: चीन ने भारत के दौरे पर आपत्ति की। (News: China objected to the India visit.)

Culturally, in more traditional or formal family settings, a younger person might use 'āpatti' to respectfully disagree with an elder's decision. For example, 'Pitā-ji, mujhe āpke is nirnay par koi āpatti nahi hai' (Father, I have no objection to this decision of yours). Here, it serves as a marker of 'lihaaz' (deference/etiquette). It is much more respectful than saying 'Main sehmat hūn' (I agree), as it implies that the elder has the authority and the younger person is confirming they won't challenge that authority. In literature and high-register Hindi poetry, 'āpatti' might be used to describe life's hurdles, but in 99% of contemporary usage, stick to the 'objection' meaning.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning आपत्ति करना is using the wrong postposition. In English, we object 'to' something. In Hindi, the natural translation of 'to' is often 'ko'. However, you should never say 'Mujhe isko āpatti hai'. The correct postposition is always 'se' or 'par' depending on the verb. With 'āpatti honā', use 'se' or 'par' (e.g., 'Mujhe isse āpatti hai'). With 'āpatti karnā', use 'par' (e.g., 'Usne is bāt par āpatti kī'). Using 'ko' will make the sentence sound grammatically broken to a native speaker.

Mistake 1: Wrong Postposition: Incorrect: 'Main isko āpatti kartā hūn'. Correct: 'Main is par āpatti kartā hūn'.

Another common error involves gender agreement. As mentioned earlier, 'āpatti' is a feminine noun. Many learners default to the masculine 'kiyā' in the past tense because they are used to 'kām kiyā' (did work) or 'phone kiyā' (made a call). You must remember: 'Maine āpatti kī'. If you say 'Maine āpatti kiyā', you are essentially giving the noun a masculine gender, which is a hallmark of an intermediate learner who hasn't yet mastered noun-verb agreement for compound verbs. This is particularly noticeable because 'āpatti' ends in a vowel sound that often signals femininity in Hindi.

गलत: उसने मेरी योजना पर आपत्ति किया। सही: उसने मेरी योजना पर आपत्ति की।

A third mistake is using 'āpatti' for very minor, personal dislikes. For example, if you don't like broccoli, you wouldn't say 'Mujhe broccoli par āpatti hai'. That sounds like you are formally protesting the existence of the vegetable in a legal sense. Instead, use 'Mujhe broccoli pasand nahi hai' (I don't like broccoli). Reserve 'āpatti' for things that violate a rule, a right, a social norm, or a specific plan. Using it for personal tastes makes you sound overly dramatic or like you are speaking from a legal script. Finally, don't confuse 'āpatti' (objection) with 'āpatti' (emergency/distress - though spelled similarly in some contexts, 'āpātkāl' is the word for emergency).

Hindi has several words that overlap with आपत्ति करना, and knowing the difference will greatly enhance your fluency. The most common alternative is विरोध करना (virōdh karnā), which means 'to oppose'. While 'āpatti' is an objection (often to a specific point), 'virōdh' is a broader opposition. You might 'āpatti karnā' to a single clause in a contract, but you would 'virōdh karnā' against an entire political regime or a large-scale protest. 'Virōdh' is more active and confrontational, often involving protests or physical resistance.

Comparison: āpatti vs. virōdh: āpatti: Specific, formal, often verbal/written objection.
virōdh: General, ideological, often physical or organized opposition.

Another similar term is शिकायत करना (shikāyat karnā), meaning 'to complain'. As discussed, a complaint is usually about a problem or a grievance (e.g., the food is cold). An objection is a challenge to the validity or rightness of an action. If you tell your boss the AC isn't working, that's a 'shikāyat'. If you tell your boss he doesn't have the right to fire you without notice, that's an 'āpatti'. There is also असहमत होना (asahamat honā), which simply means 'to disagree'. This is the neutral, everyday version. 'Main aap se asahamat hun' is a standard 'I disagree with you', whereas 'Main aapki baat par āpatti karta hun' is 'I object to what you said'.

विकल्प:
1. विरोध करना (To oppose/protest)
2. शिकायत करना (To complain)
3. असहमत होना (To disagree)

Lastly, in very formal or Sanskritized Hindi, you might hear प्रतिवाद करना (prativād karnā). This is almost exclusively used in high-level literature or formal legal rejoinders. It means 'to counter-argue' or 'to protest' in a very intellectual sense. For most B1 and B2 learners, 'āpatti karnā' remains the most useful and versatile term for formal disagreements. By choosing 'āpatti' over 'shikāyat' or 'virōdh', you signal that you understand the specific bureaucratic and social protocols of Indian communication.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The word 'āpatti' shares the same root as 'āpadā' (disaster). Historically, an objection was seen as a 'distress' or 'trouble' brought to a discussion.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ɑː.pət.ti kər.nɑː/

US /ɑ.pət.ti kər.nɑ/

Stress is on the second syllable of 'āpatti' (pat) and the first syllable of 'karnā' (kar).

Rhymes With

सहमति (sahmati) दुर्गति (durgati) प्रगति (pragati) शक्ति (shakti) भक्ति (bhakti) मुक्ति (mukti) सम्पत्ति (sampatti) विपत्ति (vipatti)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'āpatti' as 'ap-ati' (missing the double 't').
Stress on the first 'ā' of 'āpatti' instead of the 'pat'.
Failing to make the 't' dental (tongue against teeth).
Pronouncing the final 'ā' in 'karnā' too short.
Misgendering the verb agreement in speech.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Common in newspapers and formal texts.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement (kī) and postposition (par).

Speaking 3/5

Useful for polite inquiries and formal debates.

Listening 2/5

Very easy to recognize in news and movies.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

करना होना पर नहीं बात

Learn Next

विरोध करना असहमत होना शिकायत करना प्रस्ताव अदालत

Advanced

प्रतिवाद खारिज करना मर्यादा उल्लंघन संवैधानिक

Grammar to Know

Compound Verbs with 'karnā'

āpatti + karnā = To object.

Feminine Noun Agreement

Maine āpatti kī (not kiyā).

Postposition 'par'

Is bāt par āpatti.

Subject + ko + Object + honā

Mujhe āpatti hai.

Gerunds as Objects

Mere āne par āpatti (Objection to my coming).

Examples by Level

मुझे कोई आपत्ति नहीं है।

I have no objection.

Simple present with 'honā'.

क्या आपको आपत्ति है?

Do you have an objection?

Interrogative sentence.

यहाँ बैठने पर आपत्ति?

Objection to sitting here?

Short conversational form.

उसे आपत्ति है।

He/She has an objection.

Subject with 'ko' postposition.

कोई आपत्ति?

Any objection?

Elliptical sentence.

मुझे इस पर आपत्ति है।

I have an objection to this.

Use of 'par' (on/to).

पापा को आपत्ति है।

Dad has an objection.

Subject 'Papa' + 'ko'.

हमें आपत्ति नहीं।

We don't have an objection.

Negative with 'nahin'.

उसने शोर पर आपत्ति की।

He/She objected to the noise.

Past tense 'kī' (feminine agreement with āpatti).

क्या आपको मेरे फ़ोन से आपत्ति है?

Do you have an objection to my phone?

Possessive 'mere' + 'se' (from/with).

राम ने योजना पर आपत्ति की।

Ram objected to the plan.

Past tense with 'ne' agentive marker.

वे लोग आपत्ति कर रहे हैं।

Those people are objecting.

Present continuous tense.

मुझे आपके यहाँ आने पर आपत्ति है।

I have an objection to your coming here.

Gerund 'āne' (coming) + 'par'.

शिक्षक ने मेरी गलती पर आपत्ति की।

The teacher objected to my mistake.

Formal subject 'shikshak'.

क्या तुम आपत्ति करोगे?

Will you object?

Future tense.

माँ ने टीवी पर आपत्ति की।

Mom objected to the TV.

Simple past.

विपक्ष ने सरकार के फैसले पर कड़ी आपत्ति की।

The opposition strongly objected to the government's decision.

Adjective 'kaṛī' (strong/hard) modifying 'āpatti'.

अगर आप आपत्ति न करें, तो मैं खिड़की खोल दूँ?

If you don't object, may I open the window?

Subjunctive/Conditional 'na karein'.

वकील ने गवाह के बयान पर आपत्ति की।

The lawyer objected to the witness's statement.

Legal context.

पड़ोसियों ने नई दीवार पर आपत्ति जताई है।

The neighbors have expressed objection to the new wall.

Present perfect with 'jatāī' (expressed).

बिना किसी आपत्ति के काम पूरा हो गया।

The work was completed without any objection.

Prepositional phrase 'binā kisi... ke'.

क्या आपको मेरे धूम्रपान करने पर आपत्ति है?

Do you have an objection to my smoking?

Gerund phrase.

समिति ने बजट पर आपत्ति की।

The committee objected to the budget.

Collective noun 'samiti'.

उसने मेरी बात पर आपत्ति क्यों की?

Why did he object to what I said?

Question with 'kyon'.

पर्यावरणविदों ने नए कारखाने पर आपत्ति की।

Environmentalists objected to the new factory.

Compound noun 'paryāvaranvid' (environmentalist).

अदालत ने वकील की आपत्ति को खारिज कर दिया।

The court overruled the lawyer's objection.

Verb 'khārij karnā' (to dismiss/overrule).

यदि किसी को कोई आपत्ति हो, तो अभी बताएं।

If anyone has any objection, please tell now.

Conditional 'ho' (subjunctive).

उन्होंने इस प्रस्ताव पर अपनी आपत्ति दर्ज कराई।

They registered their objection to this proposal.

Collocation 'āpatti darj karānā'.

लेखक ने सेंसर बोर्ड की आपत्ति पर सवाल उठाए।

The author raised questions about the censor board's objection.

Abstract noun usage.

बिना कानूनी आपत्ति के जमीन नहीं बेची जा सकती।

The land cannot be sold without legal objection.

Passive voice 'bechī jā saktī'.

जनता ने टैक्स में वृद्धि पर आपत्ति की।

The public objected to the tax increase.

Noun 'vriddhi' (increase).

क्या आप अपनी आपत्ति का कारण बता सकते हैं?

Can you state the reason for your objection?

Possessive 'apnī' referring back to subject.

चीन ने भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री के अरुणाचल दौरे पर तीव्र आपत्ति व्यक्त की।

China expressed intense objection to the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Arunachal.

Diplomatic register; 'tīvra' (intense), 'vyakt kī' (expressed).

इस नियम के लागू होने से कई संगठनों ने आपत्ति जताई है।

Many organizations have expressed objection to the implementation of this rule.

Causal structure 'ke lāgū hone se'.

आपत्ति के बावजूद, परियोजना को मंजूरी दे दी गई।

Despite the objection, the project was approved.

Preposition 'ke bāvajūd' (despite).

विद्वानों ने ऐतिहासिक तथ्यों की व्याख्या पर आपत्ति की।

Scholars objected to the interpretation of historical facts.

Academic context.

उसने अपनी आपत्ति को लिखित रूप में प्रस्तुत किया।

He presented his objection in written form.

Formal phrase 'likhit rūp mein'.

न्यायाधीश ने आपत्ति को स्वीकार करते हुए कार्यवाही रोक दी।

Accepting the objection, the judge stopped the proceedings.

Participle 'swīkār karte hue' (while accepting).

क्या यह आपत्ति केवल प्रक्रियात्मक है या मौलिक?

Is this objection merely procedural or fundamental?

Complex adjectives 'prakriyātmak' and 'maulik'.

संपादक ने लेख की भाषा पर आपत्ति व्यक्त की।

The editor expressed objection to the language of the article.

Professional register.

संवैधानिक मर्यादाओं के उल्लंघन पर राष्ट्रपति ने आपत्ति की।

The President objected to the violation of constitutional decencies.

High political/legal register.

आपत्ति का आधार केवल व्यक्तिगत द्वेष प्रतीत होता है।

The basis of the objection seems to be only personal malice.

Abstract analysis; 'pratīt honā' (to seem).

उन्होंने किसी भी प्रकार की बाहरी हस्तक्षेप पर कड़ी आपत्ति जताई।

They expressed strong objection to any kind of external interference.

Geopolitical terminology.

आपत्ति करने का अधिकार लोकतंत्र का एक अभिन्न अंग है।

The right to object is an integral part of democracy.

Philosophical/Political statement.

बिना किसी ठोस प्रमाण के आपकी आपत्ति विचारणीय नहीं है।

Without any solid evidence, your objection is not worth considering.

Adjective 'vichāraṇīya' (worthy of consideration).

अल्पसंख्यक समुदाय ने प्रस्तावित बदलावों पर आपत्ति की।

The minority community objected to the proposed changes.

Sociological context.

आपत्ति दर्ज करने की समय सीमा समाप्त हो चुकी है।

The deadline for registering objections has expired.

Administrative 'samay sīmā' (deadline).

तकनीकी आधार पर की गई आपत्ति को तकनीकी समिति ने सही पाया।

The objection raised on technical grounds was found correct by the technical committee.

Complex passive structure.

Synonyms

विरोध करना असहमत होना आपत्ति जताना रोका-टोकी करना प्रतिवाद करना उंगली उठाना चुनौती देना टोकना

Antonyms

सहमत होना स्वीकार करना समर्थन करना मंजूरी देना

Common Collocations

कड़ी आपत्ति

तीखी आपत्ति

आपत्ति दर्ज करना

कानूनी आपत्ति

बिना आपत्ति के

आपत्ति उठाना

प्रक्रियात्मक आपत्ति

मौलिक आपत्ति

आपत्ति का कारण

आपत्ति वापस लेना

Common Phrases

कोई आपत्ति नहीं

— No objection; I don't mind.

मुझे कोई आपत्ति नहीं है।

आपत्ति क्या है?

— What is the objection?; What's the problem?

तुम्हें मेरी योजना से आपत्ति क्या है?

बिना किसी आपत्ति के

— Without any objection; smoothly.

काम बिना किसी आपत्ति के हो गया।

आपत्ति जताना

— To express/voice an objection.

पड़ोसियों ने शोर पर आपत्ति जताई।

आपत्ति जनक

— Objectionable; offensive.

यह एक आपत्तिजनक टिप्पणी है।

आपत्ति काल

— Time of distress or emergency (rare in this context).

आपत्तिकाल में धैर्य रखें।

आपत्ति दर्ज कराना

— To register a formal objection.

उसने पुलिस में आपत्ति दर्ज कराई।

आपत्ति उठाना

— To raise an objection during a discussion.

उसने प्रस्ताव पर आपत्ति उठाई।

अगर आपको आपत्ति न हो

— If you don't mind; if you have no objection.

अगर आपको आपत्ति न हो, तो मैं बैठूँ?

आपत्ति की गुंजाइश

— Scope for objection.

यहाँ आपत्ति की कोई गुंजाइश नहीं है।

Often Confused With

आपत्ति करना vs विपत्ति

Means 'calamity' or 'disaster'. Sounds similar but used differently.

आपत्ति करना vs शिकायत

Means 'complaint'. 'Āpatti' is a challenge, 'shikāyat' is a grievance.

आपत्ति करना vs विरोध

Means 'opposition'. 'Āpatti' is usually specific, 'virōdh' is general.

Idioms & Expressions

"उंगली उठाना"

— To raise an objection or doubt someone's character.

मेरे काम पर उंगली उठाना बंद करो।

Informal/Idiomatic

"आड़े आना"

— To come in the way; to object/hinder.

मेरी सफलता के आड़े मत आओ।

Informal

"नाक-भौं सिकोड़ना"

— To turn up one's nose; to show silent objection or dislike.

सब्जी देखकर उसने नाक-भौं सिकोड़ ली।

Informal

"रोड़ा अटकाना"

— To put a hurdle; to object and stop progress.

वह हर काम में रोड़ा अटकाता है।

Informal

"सिर उठाना"

— To raise one's head; to begin to object or rebel.

अब लोग अन्याय के खिलाफ सिर उठा रहे हैं।

Literary

"मुँह खोलना"

— To speak up; often used for objecting after a long silence.

आखिरकार उसने अपनी आपत्ति के लिए मुँह खोला।

Informal

"कान खड़े करना"

— To be alert to something objectionable.

उसकी बातें सुनकर मेरे कान खड़े हो गए।

Informal

"लोहे के चने चबाना"

— To face a very difficult objection or situation (indirectly related).

अदालत में आपत्ति साबित करना लोहे के चने चबाना है।

Idiomatic

"पेट में चूहे दौड़ना"

— Not related to objection (hunger). Included to show contrast.

भूख के मारे पेट में चूहे दौड़ रहे हैं।

Slang

"आँखें दिखाना"

— To show anger or objection through eyes.

जब मैंने सच बोला, तो उसने मुझे आँखें दिखाईं।

Informal

Easily Confused

आपत्ति करना vs आपात (āpāt)

Sounds like 'āpatti'.

'Āpāt' means emergency (as in 'āpātkāl'), while 'āpatti' means objection.

आपातकाल में आपत्ति करना कठिन है।

आपत्ति करना vs अपत्ति (apatti)

Spelling mistake.

'Apatti' is not a standard word; the correct word is 'āpatti' with a long 'ā'.

सही शब्द 'आपत्ति' है।

आपत्ति करना vs सहमति (sahmati)

Opposite meaning.

'Sahmati' is agreement; 'āpatti' is the lack of it.

हमें आपकी सहमति चाहिए, आपत्ति नहीं।

आपत्ति करना vs प्रस्ताव (prastāv)

Often used together.

A 'prastāv' is a proposal; an 'āpatti' is the response to a bad proposal.

प्रस्ताव पर आपत्ति हुई।

आपत्ति करना vs नाराजगी (nārāzgī)

Emotional vs Formal.

'Nārāzgī' is emotional anger/unhappiness; 'āpatti' is a formal objection.

उसकी नाराजगी जायज थी, इसलिए उसने आपत्ति की।

Sentence Patterns

Mujhe āpatti nahi hai.

मुझे आपत्ति नहीं है।

[Subject] ne [Topic] par āpatti kī.

राम ने शोर पर आपत्ति की।

Kyā āpko [Gerund] par koi āpatti hai?

क्या आपको यहाँ बैठने पर कोई आपत्ति है?

Vipaksh ne [Topic] par kaṛī āpatti jatāī.

विपक्ष ने बिल पर कड़ी आपत्ति जताई।

Binā kisi [Adjective] āpatti ke, [Action].

बिना किसी ठोस आपत्ति के, काम शुरू हुआ।

Āpatti darj karāne kī samay-sīmā...

आपत्ति दर्ज कराने की समय-सीमा कल है।

Mujhe isse koi āpatti nahi.

मुझे इससे कोई आपत्ति नहीं।

Usne meri har bāt par āpatti kī.

उसने मेरी हर बात पर आपत्ति की।

Word Family

Nouns

आपत्ति (āpatti - objection)

आपत्तिकर्ता (āpattikartā - objector)

विपत्ति (vipatti - calamity)

Verbs

आपत्ति करना (āpatti karnā - to object)

आपत्ति जताना (āpatti jatānā - to express objection)

Adjectives

आपत्तिजनक (āpattijanak - objectionable)

आपत्तिरहित (āpattirahit - without objection)

विरोध

असहमत

शिकायत

प्रस्ताव

मंजूरी

How to Use It

frequency

High in news, legal, and formal social contexts.

Common Mistakes

Maine āpatti kiyā. → Maine āpatti kī.
Āpatti is feminine, so the past tense of 'karnā' must be 'kī'.
Mujhe isko āpatti hai. → Mujhe is par āpatti hai.
You object 'on' (par) something in Hindi, not 'to' (ko).
Using it for food dislikes. → Mujhe ye pasand nahi.
Āpatti is for formal objections, not personal taste.
Maine āpatti uṭhāyā. → Maine āpatti uṭhāī.
Similar to 'kī', 'uṭhāī' must be feminine to match 'āpatti'.
Confusing with 'āpadā'. → Use 'āpatti' for objection.
'Āpadā' is a natural disaster; 'āpatti' is an objection.

Tips

Gender Agreement

Remember that 'āpatti' is feminine. Always use 'kī' in the past tense: 'Maine āpatti kī'.

Softening Objections

Add 'thoṛī' (a little) to make your objection sound less confrontational in social settings.

Formal Synonyms

Use 'āpatti jatānā' instead of 'āpatti karnā' in formal writing to sound more sophisticated.

Professional Use

In meetings, use 'āpatti' to challenge ideas without attacking the person who proposed them.

News Keywords

When you hear 'vipaksh' (opposition), listen for 'āpatti' immediately after—they are almost always used together.

Asking Permission

Use 'Kyā āpko āpatti hogī?' as a high-level way to ask 'Would you mind?'.

NOC

Learn the term 'NOC' (No Objection Certificate), which is 'Anāpatti Pramāṇ Patra' in Hindi. It's vital for paperwork.

Postposition 'par'

Always link your objection to the topic using 'par'. Example: 'Nirnay par āpatti'.

Directness

In India, 'āpatti' is a polite way to be firm. It shows you know the rules and are following them.

Sanskrit Root

Knowing it comes from Sanskrit 'āpatti' (distress) helps you understand its serious tone.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'A-Pat-Ti'. Imagine you give a 'Pat' on the table to 'Tea' (Ti) because you object to how it was made. 'A-Pat-on-the-table for the Tea' = Āpatti.

Visual Association

Imagine a lawyer in a black robe standing up and hitting a table while saying 'Objection!'. Visualize the word 'Āpatti' written on his briefcase.

Word Web

Law No Stop Meeting Formal Protest Disagree Court

Challenge

Try to find 3 things today that you 'āpatti karnā' about. Write them down in Hindi sentences using 'par āpatti kī'.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'आपत्ति' (āpatti). In Sanskrit, it meant 'occurrence', 'misfortune', or 'attaining'.

Original meaning: Coming to pass, or falling into a state of distress.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived).

Cultural Context

Be careful using this with very senior people unless the setting is professional. In personal relations, it might sound too 'official'.

Similar to 'I take exception to' or 'I object'. It is more formal than 'I don't like'.

Courtroom scenes in Bollywood movies (e.g., Jolly LLB). News debates on channels like Republic TV or NDTV. Government forms for land acquisition objections.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At the Office

मुझे इस प्रस्ताव पर आपत्ति है।
क्या किसी को आपत्ति है?
आपकी आपत्ति का कारण?
आपत्ति दर्ज करें।

In Court

आपत्ति है, मिलॉर्ड!
आपत्ति खारिज की जाती है।
लिखित आपत्ति दें।
गवाह पर आपत्ति।

Public Places

क्या आपको आपत्ति है?
कोई आपत्ति नहीं।
शोर पर आपत्ति।
धूम्रपान पर आपत्ति।

Politics/News

विपक्ष की आपत्ति।
कड़ी आपत्ति जताई।
आपत्ति का मुद्दा।
आपत्ति वापस ली।

Property/Legal

जमीन पर आपत्ति।
दीवार पर आपत्ति।
आपत्ति पत्र।
बिना आपत्ति प्रमाण पत्र (NOC).

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपको मेरे यहाँ काम करने पर कोई आपत्ति है?"

"विपक्ष ने नए कानून पर आपत्ति क्यों की?"

"यदि मैं खिड़की खोल दूँ, तो क्या आपको आपत्ति होगी?"

"अदालत में वकील ने किस बात पर आपत्ति की?"

"क्या आपको इस योजना में कोई आपत्तिजनक बात दिखी?"

Journal Prompts

आज आपने किस बात पर आपत्ति की? विस्तार से लिखें।

क्या आपको लगता है कि आपत्ति करना हमेशा सही होता है? क्यों?

एक ऐसी स्थिति के बारे में लिखें जब किसी ने आपकी बात पर आपत्ति की हो।

अगर आपको देश का कानून बदलने का मौका मिले, तो आप किस पर आपत्ति करेंगे?

आपत्ति और विरोध में क्या अंतर है? अपने शब्दों में समझाएं।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

'Āpatti' is a formal objection to a decision or action (like in court). 'Shikāyat' is a complaint about a problem (like the food being bad). Use 'āpatti' for challenges and 'shikāyat' for grievances.

It is a feminine noun. This means you say 'āpatti kī' or 'āpatti hotī hai'. Understanding gender is key for correct conjugation of 'karnā'.

Yes, but usually in a semi-formal way or to be polite. For example, 'Kyā tumhe mere phone lene par āpatti hai?' (Do you mind if I take your phone?). It sounds more polite than 'Can I take it?'.

In Hindi legal terms, it is 'आपत्ति खारिज की जाती है' (Āpatti khārij kī jātī hai).

Usually 'par' (on) or 'se' (from/with). Example: 'Is bāt par āpatti' (Objection to this matter) or 'Mujhe isse āpatti hai' (I have an objection to/with this).

While the root is related to distress, for 'emergency' we usually use 'āpātkāl' (आपातकाल). 'Āpatti' is almost always 'objection' in modern Hindi.

You can say 'कोई आपत्ति नहीं' (Koi āpatti nahi) or 'अनापत्ति' (Anāpatti). A 'No Objection Certificate' is called an 'Anāpatti Pramāṇ Patra'.

'Jatānā' means 'to express'. So 'āpatti jatānā' means 'to express an objection'. It is very common in news reporting.

Usually not directly. You object to a person's *actions* or *words* using 'par'. You don't 'object a person' like an object.

Yes, it is extremely common in any formal, legal, or administrative context in India. Every Hindi speaker knows it.