At the A1 level, you should recognize 'Aspatāl' (Hospital) and 'Bhartī' as a word for being in the hospital. You don't need to know complex grammar. Just understand that if someone says 'Main bhartī hūn,' they are a patient in the hospital. Focus on the simple present tense: 'He is in hospital' (Vah aspatāl mēṃ bhartī hai). At this stage, you might confuse it with 'filling' something, but remember it's about staying in a medical bed. You will mostly use this in emergencies or to tell a teacher why you were absent. It is a vital safety word to know if you are traveling in India.
At A2, you begin to use the phrase with basic past and future tenses. You can say 'I was admitted' (Main bhartī thā) or 'I will be admitted' (Main bhartī hūngā). You understand that 'mēṃ' is needed between hospital and admission. You can also start using the verb 'karnā' to say a doctor 'admitted' someone. You might use this to describe a past illness during a conversation about family health. You should also be able to recognize the word in simple hospital signs. Your focus is on the basic SV (Subject-Verb) structure involving this phrase.
At the B1 level, which is the target for this word, you should use 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' fluently in various contexts. You understand the difference between 'Bhartī honā' (to be admitted) and 'Bhartī karānā' (to have someone admitted). You can discuss the reasons for admission using 'kyonki' (because) and 'isliye' (therefore). You are comfortable hearing this in the news and can explain a medical situation in detail to a friend. You also start to recognize the cultural context, such as the need for an attendant. You can use time markers like 'for three days' (tīn din sē) correctly with the phrase.
At B2, you use this phrase in more formal and abstract discussions. You can talk about healthcare systems, insurance policies regarding 'bhartī', and the socio-economic implications of hospital admissions in India. You use complex sentence structures, such as 'Even though he was admitted...' (Hālāṅki vah bhartī thā...). You can distinguish between 'bhartī' and its synonyms like 'dākhil' based on the person you are talking to. You are also able to navigate the bureaucratic aspects of admission, such as 'bhartī prakriyā' (admission process), and can argue for or against certain medical decisions.
At C1, you have a near-native grasp of the phrase and its nuances. You can use it in literary or highly formal academic contexts. You might discuss 'hospitalization rates' using terms like 'bhartī dar'. You understand the subtle emotional weight the phrase carries in Indian literature and cinema. You can use the word in passive constructions effortlessly and can switch between 'bhartī', 'dākhil', and 'upchār-adhīn' to match the tone of a high-level discussion. You also understand regional variations and how the phrase might be slightly altered in different Hindi dialects.
At C2, you use the phrase with total mastery, including its use in metaphors or complex legal jargon. You can critique medical policies or write professional medical articles in Hindi using this terminology. You understand the etymological roots of 'bhartī' from Sanskrit and how its meaning has evolved over centuries. You can engage in deep cultural analysis of the 'hospital experience' in India, using 'aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' as a starting point for discussions on family structures, public vs. private healthcare, and the linguistic history of medical terms in South Asia.

अस्पताल में भर्ती in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to being admitted to a hospital for inpatient care.
  • Combines 'aspatāl' (hospital) and 'bhartī' (admission/enrollment).
  • Commonly used with verbs 'honā' (to be) or 'karnā' (to do/admit).
  • Essential for medical communication and understanding news in Hindi.

The Hindi phrase अस्पताल में भर्ती (Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī) is a compound noun phrase that translates literally to 'admission in the hospital.' In the Hindi-speaking world, this term is the standard way to describe the formal process of being hospitalized for medical treatment. While the word 'Aspatāl' is a direct loanword from the English 'Hospital' (phonetically adapted), 'Bhartī' is a versatile Hindi word that signifies recruitment, enrollment, or admission. When combined, they form the essential vocabulary for any medical situation requiring more than a simple outpatient visit.

The Concept of Bhartī
In Hindi, 'Bhartī' implies a formal entry into a system. You can be 'bhartī' in the army (recruited) or 'bhartī' in a school (enrolled). In a medical context, it specifically denotes that a patient has been assigned a bed and is under the continuous care of the facility.

कल रात उन्हें अचानक अस्पताल में भर्ती करना पड़ा। (Yesterday night, he had to be suddenly admitted to the hospital.)

This phrase is used in both formal medical reports and daily conversation. Whether a doctor is recommending a procedure or a family member is informing relatives about a health crisis, this is the go-to expression. It covers everything from planned surgeries to emergency admissions. Understanding this phrase is crucial for B1 learners because it bridges the gap between basic health vocabulary and the ability to navigate complex real-life situations in India, where healthcare systems can be bureaucratic and require clear communication regarding status.

Frequency of Use
You will encounter this phrase daily in Indian newspapers, especially in sections reporting on public health, accidents, or the health of celebrities and politicians. It is a high-frequency term in the 'Samachar' (news) register.

मरीज की हालत बिगड़ने पर उसे तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती किया गया। (As the patient's condition worsened, he was immediately admitted to the hospital.)

Culturally, the process of 'bhartī' in India often involves the whole family. Unlike in some Western contexts where a patient might go alone, being admitted to a hospital in India usually means a 'tīmārdār' (caregiver/attendant) from the family will also be present. Thus, the phrase 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' often implies a significant event for an entire household, not just the individual. It signals a period of 'parēshānī' (trouble/worry) and 'duā' (prayers).

Synonymous Nuances
While 'admit' is common, some might use 'dākhil' (an Urdu-origin word meaning entry). However, 'bhartī' remains the most neutral and widely understood term across all Hindi dialects and social strata.

Using अस्पताल में भर्ती correctly requires understanding its relationship with auxiliary verbs. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in conversation; instead, it functions as part of a verbal phrase. The two most common forms are bhartī honā (to be admitted - intransitive/passive) and bhartī karnā/karānā (to admit/cause to be admitted - transitive/causative).

Form 1: Bhartī Honā (To be admitted)
This is used when the focus is on the patient's state. Example: 'Vah do din sē bhartī hai' (He has been admitted for two days). Here, 'bhartī' acts like an adjective describing the subject's status.

क्या आपको कभी अस्पताल में भर्ती होना पड़ा है? (Have you ever had to be admitted to the hospital?)

Form 2: Bhartī Karnā (To admit someone)
This is used when an authority (like a doctor) or a facility performs the action. Example: 'Doctor nē marīz ko bhartī kar liyā' (The doctor admitted the patient).

For English speakers, the word order is quite logical: [Location: Hospital] + [Postposition: in] + [State: Admission]. You can also add specific departments to be more precise, such as 'ICU mēṃ bhartī' (Admitted in the ICU) or 'Emergency mēṃ bhartī'.

उन्हें हृदय विभाग (Cardiology) के अस्पताल में भर्ती किया गया है। (He has been admitted to the cardiology department of the hospital.)

In more advanced usage, you might see the phrase used in the context of health insurance or government schemes. 'Bhartī hone ke kharch' (Costs of being admitted) is a common topic in financial planning. The phrase is also used metaphorically in some regional dialects to mean being 'stuck' somewhere, though this is rare and usually humorous.

Tense Variations
Past: Bhartī thā (was admitted), Present: Bhartī hai (is admitted), Future: Bhartī honā hogā (will have to be admitted).

अगर बुखार कम नहीं हुआ, तो अस्पताल में भर्ती होना पड़ सकता है। (If the fever doesn't go down, hospital admission might be necessary.)

When talking about the duration, use the postposition 'sē' (since/for). 'Vah pichlē havtē sē aspatāl mēṃ bhartī hai' (He has been admitted in the hospital since last week). This structure is essential for providing updates on someone's health status.

The phrase अस्पताल में भर्ती is a staple of Indian public life. You will hear it in various settings, ranging from high-stakes medical environments to casual neighborhood gossip. Its usage is consistent across different regions of India, making it a reliable phrase for any learner to master.

1. News and Media
Indian news channels (like Aaj Tak or NDTV India) frequently use this phrase. Headlines often read: 'Pradhānmantrī aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' (Prime Minister admitted to hospital) or 'Hādsē kē ghāyal aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' (Accident victims admitted to hospital). It is the standard journalistic term for hospitalization.

ब्रेकिंग न्यूज़: बॉलीवुड सुपरस्टार को सांस लेने में तकलीफ के बाद अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया। (Breaking News: Bollywood superstar admitted to hospital after breathing difficulties.)

2. Medical Facilities
Inside a hospital, you will hear staff using it constantly. A nurse might ask, 'Inko kis ward mēṃ bhartī karnā hai?' (In which ward should they be admitted?). Or a receptionist might say, 'Bhartī sē pahlē deposit jamā karnā hogā' (Deposit must be paid before admission).
3. Daily Conversation and Social Circles
In India, health is a common topic of community discussion. Friends might say, 'Sunā hai Sharmā jī aspatāl mēṃ bhartī haiṃ' (Heard that Mr. Sharma is admitted in the hospital). It serves as a social marker that requires a response of concern or a plan to visit.

अरे, क्या हुआ? वह कब से अस्पताल में भर्ती हैं? (Oh, what happened? Since when has he been admitted to the hospital?)

You will also hear it in Bollywood movies and TV serials (Soap Operas), where hospital scenes are a frequent dramatic trope. Usually, the doctor comes out of the operating theater and says, 'Abhī unheṃ kuch din aspatāl mēṃ bhartī rahnā hogā' (Now he will have to remain admitted for a few days). This exposure through media makes the phrase very familiar even to those who may not speak Hindi as their first language but live in India.

4. Official and Insurance Contexts
When filling out insurance claim forms or employer sick leave applications, this phrase is the formal requirement to justify an absence. 'Bhartī hone kā pramāṇpatra' (Certificate of admission) is a common document requested.

While अस्पताल में भर्ती seems straightforward, English speakers often make nuanced errors in grammar and context. Avoiding these will make your Hindi sound more natural and professional.

1. Confusing 'Bhartī' with 'Bharnā'
A common mistake is confusing 'Bhartī' (admission) with the verb 'Bharnā' (to fill). While they share a root, saying 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhar gayā' means 'The hospital is full/crowded,' not 'Someone is admitted.' Always use 'Bhartī' for people.

Incorrect: मैं अस्पताल में भर गया हूँ। (I am filled in the hospital.)
Correct: मैं अस्पताल में भर्ती हूँ। (I am admitted in the hospital.)

2. Misusing the Postposition 'Mēṃ'
Sometimes learners omit 'mēṃ' (in) and just say 'Aspatāl bhartī'. While understandable, it's grammatically incomplete. The admission happens *inside* the hospital. Always include 'mēṃ'.
3. Transitive vs. Intransitive Confusion
Learners often struggle with 'Bhartī honā' (to be admitted) vs. 'Bhartī karnā' (to admit). If you say 'Maine bhartī kiyā,' it means *you* admitted someone else. If you want to say *you* were admitted, you must say 'Main bhartī huā' (masculine) or 'Main bhartī huī' (feminine).

Mistake: उसने अस्पताल में भर्ती किया। (He admitted [someone else].)
Intended: वह अस्पताल में भर्ती हुआ। (He was admitted to the hospital.)

Another mistake is using the word 'Admit' directly with Hindi grammar, like 'Admit honā'. While very common in 'Hinglish,' if you are aiming for pure Hindi or taking an exam, 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' is the required phrase. Also, be careful with plurals; 'bhartī' doesn't change to 'bhartiyāṃ' in this context; it remains 'bhartī' regardless of how many people are being admitted.

4. Incorrect Gender Agreement
Since 'bhartī' is feminine, some learners try to change the verb to feminine even for male patients. Remember: the verb agrees with the *subject* (the person), not the word 'bhartī'.

While अस्पताल में भर्ती is the standard term, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the linguistic background of the speaker (Hindi vs. Urdu influence).

1. Dākhil Honā (दाखिल होना)
Derived from Arabic/Urdu, 'Dākhil' means entry. It is very common in North India and in legal/official contexts. 'Aspatāl mēṃ dākhil' is a direct synonym for 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī'. It sounds slightly more formal or literary.

Comparison:
Common: वह अस्पताल में भर्ती है।
Formal: वह अस्पताल में दाखिल है।

2. Admit Honā (एडमिट होना)
In urban India, English loanwords are extremely common. Most city-dwellers will simply say 'Admit honā'. While useful for beginners, it doesn't demonstrate the same level of Hindi proficiency as using 'bhartī'.
3. Upchār-adhīn (उपचाराधीन)
This is a highly formal, Sanskritized term meaning 'under treatment.' You will see this in technical medical reports or high-level government bulletins. It doesn't mean 'admitted' specifically, but implies the person is in the care of a facility.

When discussing the *action* of leaving the hospital, the opposite of 'Bhartī' is 'Discharge' (often used as 'Discharge honā') or the pure Hindi 'Chhuttī milnā' (to get leave/release).

Comparison Table
TermRegisterBest Use Case
BhartīNeutral/StandardEveryday speech, News
DākhilFormal/Urdu-leaningOfficial documents, literature
AdmitColloquial/HinglishUrban casual talk

डॉक्टर ने कहा कि उन्हें कल छुट्टी मिल जाएगी। (The doctor said he will be discharged tomorrow.)

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

In the early 19th century, hospitals were a new concept in India introduced by the British. The word 'Aspatāl' became a common way for locals to pronounce 'Hospital', and it eventually became the standard Hindi word.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /əspət̪ɑːl mẽː bʱəɾt̪iː/
US /əspətɑl meɪn bərti/
Stress is evenly distributed, but a slight emphasis is placed on the first syllable of 'Aspatāl' and the 'tī' in 'Bhartī'.
Rhymes With
Dharti (Earth) Karti (Doing - feminine) Bharti (Filling/Admission) Charti (Grazing - feminine) Sarti (Rotting - feminine) Marti (Dying - feminine) Parti (Fallow land) Varti (Suffix meaning 'living/being')
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'Aspatāl' as 'Hospital' (don't use the English word in Hindi sentences).
  • Forgetting the nasalization in 'mēṃ'.
  • Pronouncing 'bh' in 'Bhartī' as a plain 'b'.
  • Failing to roll the 'r' in 'Bhartī'.
  • Using a hard 't' instead of the soft dental 't' in 'Aspatāl'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize 'Aspatāl'. 'Bhartī' is a common B1 word.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct use of postpositions and auxiliary verbs.

Speaking 3/5

Pronunciation of 'bh' and 'r' requires practice for English speakers.

Listening 3/5

Commonly heard in news; clear pronunciation is typical.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

अस्पताल (Hospital) बीमार (Sick) में (In) होना (To be) करना (To do)

Learn Next

इलाज (Treatment) ऑपरेशन (Operation) दवाई (Medicine) छुट्टी (Discharge/Leave) सुधार (Improvement)

Advanced

उपचाराधीन (Under treatment) गंभीर स्थिति (Critical condition) चिकित्सालय (Hospital - pure Hindi) पंजीकरण (Registration) निदान (Diagnosis)

Grammar to Know

Compound Verbs with 'Honā' and 'Karnā'

Bhartī honā (Intransitive) vs Bhartī karnā (Transitive).

Postposition 'Mēṃ'

Always use 'mēṃ' after 'aspatāl' in this phrase.

Causative Verbs

Bhartī karānā (To have someone else admitted).

Honorifics with 'Haiṃ'

Pitājī bhartī haiṃ (using plural verb for respect).

Gender Agreement in Past Tense

Vah bhartī huā (He) vs Vah bhartī huī (She).

Examples by Level

1

वह अस्पताल में भर्ती है।

He is admitted in the hospital.

Simple present tense with 'hai'.

2

क्या आप भर्ती हैं?

Are you admitted?

Interrogative sentence.

3

मेरा दोस्त अस्पताल में भर्ती है।

My friend is admitted in the hospital.

Possessive 'merā' used with 'dost'.

4

वह कल से भर्ती है।

He has been admitted since yesterday.

Use of 'sē' for duration.

5

अस्पताल में भर्ती होना अच्छा नहीं है।

Being admitted to the hospital is not good.

Gerund-like use of 'honā'.

6

माँ अस्पताल में भर्ती हैं।

Mother is admitted in the hospital.

Honorific 'haiṃ' for mother.

7

वह कहाँ भर्ती है?

Where is he admitted?

Question word 'kahāṅ'.

8

आज वह भर्ती होगा।

He will be admitted today.

Future tense 'hogā'.

1

डॉक्टर ने उसे अस्पताल में भर्ती किया।

The doctor admitted him to the hospital.

Transitive use with 'kiyā'.

2

मैं पिछले हफ्ते अस्पताल में भर्ती था।

I was admitted to the hospital last week.

Past tense 'thā'.

3

उसे तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती करना पड़ा।

He had to be admitted to the hospital immediately.

Use of 'paḍā' for necessity.

4

क्या उसे अस्पताल में भर्ती करना चाहिए?

Should he be admitted to the hospital?

Use of 'chāhiyē' for advice.

5

मेरे पिताजी कल अस्पताल में भर्ती होंगे।

My father will be admitted to the hospital tomorrow.

Future tense 'hōngē' (honorific).

6

वह बुखार के कारण अस्पताल में भर्ती है।

He is admitted to the hospital because of fever.

Use of 'kē kāraṇ' (because of).

7

उन्हें दिल्ली के अस्पताल में भर्ती किया गया है।

He has been admitted to a hospital in Delhi.

Passive construction.

8

बच्चे को अस्पताल में भर्ती कराना पड़ा।

The child had to be admitted to the hospital.

Causative 'karānā'.

1

अगर हालत नहीं सुधरी, तो उन्हें अस्पताल में भर्ती होना पड़ेगा।

If the condition doesn't improve, he will have to be admitted to the hospital.

Conditional 'agar... to' structure.

2

वह तीन दिनों से सरकारी अस्पताल में भर्ती है।

He has been admitted to the government hospital for three days.

Compound noun 'sarkārī aspatāl'.

3

दुर्घटना के बाद सभी घायलों को अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया।

After the accident, all the injured were admitted to the hospital.

Plural object 'ghāyalōṃ ko'.

4

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया बहुत लंबी है।

The process of being admitted to the hospital is very long.

Noun phrase 'bhartī honē kī prakriyā'.

5

क्या आपके पास अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के कागज़ात हैं?

Do you have the hospital admission papers?

Possessive 'kē' with plural 'kāgzāt'.

6

उसे दिल का दौरा पड़ने पर अस्पताल में भर्ती किया गया।

He was admitted to the hospital upon having a heart attack.

Gerundive 'paḍnē par'.

7

डॉक्टर ने सलाह दी कि उन्हें तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती किया जाए।

The doctor advised that he should be admitted to the hospital immediately.

Subjunctive 'kiyā jāē'.

8

बिना बीमा के अस्पताल में भर्ती होना बहुत महंगा है।

Being admitted to the hospital without insurance is very expensive.

Use of 'binā' (without).

1

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के बावजूद उनकी स्थिति में सुधार नहीं हुआ।

Despite being admitted to the hospital, there was no improvement in his condition.

Use of 'kē bāvajūd' (despite).

2

जैसे ही उन्हें अस्पताल में भर्ती किया गया, जांच शुरू हो गई।

As soon as he was admitted to the hospital, the investigation began.

Correlative 'jaisē hī... vaisē hī'.

3

अस्पताल में भर्ती मरीजों के लिए नए नियम बनाए गए हैं।

New rules have been made for patients admitted to the hospital.

Adjectival use of 'bhartī' before 'marīzōṃ'.

4

उन्हें निजी अस्पताल में भर्ती कराने का खर्च बहुत अधिक है।

The cost of having them admitted to a private hospital is very high.

Genitive 'kā' linking the clause to 'kharch'.

5

रिपोर्ट आने तक उन्हें अस्पताल में भर्ती रहना होगा।

He will have to remain admitted in the hospital until the report arrives.

Use of 'tak' (until).

6

क्या सरकार गरीब लोगों के अस्पताल में भर्ती होने का खर्च उठाएगी?

Will the government bear the cost of poor people being admitted to the hospital?

Complex interrogative structure.

7

उसे सांस लेने में तकलीफ थी, इसलिए उसे अस्पताल में भर्ती किया गया।

He had trouble breathing, therefore he was admitted to the hospital.

Causal 'isliyē'.

8

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के दौरान उन्हें कई दवाइयां दी गईं।

During the hospital admission, he was given many medicines.

Use of 'kē dōrān' (during).

1

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की दर में पिछले साल के मुकाबले वृद्धि हुई है।

The rate of hospital admissions has increased compared to last year.

Statistical term 'bhartī honē kī dar'.

2

मरीज को अस्पताल में भर्ती करने से पहले उसकी सहमति आवश्यक है।

Before admitting the patient to the hospital, their consent is necessary.

Prepositional phrase 'sē pahlē'.

3

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की स्थिति में बीमा कंपनी को सूचित करना अनिवार्य है।

In the event of hospital admission, it is mandatory to inform the insurance company.

Formal phrase 'kī sthiti mēṃ'.

4

ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की सुविधाएं अपर्याप्त हैं।

In rural areas, hospital admission facilities are inadequate.

Adjective 'aparyāpt' (inadequate).

5

अस्पताल में भर्ती मरीजों के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर भी ध्यान देना चाहिए।

Attention should also be paid to the mental health of patients admitted to the hospital.

Complex subject with genitive 'kē'.

6

उन्हें आपातकालीन स्थिति में अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया, जो कि सही निर्णय था।

He was admitted to the hospital in an emergency, which was the right decision.

Relative clause 'jo ki'.

7

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के बाद की देखभाल (post-care) भी उतनी ही महत्वपूर्ण है।

Post-hospitalization care is just as important.

Comparative 'utnī hī'.

8

यह शोध अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के कारणों पर प्रकाश डालता है।

This research sheds light on the reasons for hospital admission.

Idiomatic 'prakāsh ḍāltā hai'.

1

सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य नीति में अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया को सुगम बनाना एक प्राथमिकता होनी चाहिए।

Facilitating the hospital admission process should be a priority in public health policy.

Abstract noun 'sugam' (easy/accessible).

2

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के सामाजिक और आर्थिक परिणामों का विश्लेषण करना आवश्यक है।

It is necessary to analyze the social and economic consequences of hospital admission.

Formal 'vishlēshaṇ' (analysis).

3

यद्यपि वह अस्पताल में भर्ती थे, फिर भी उन्होंने अपना कार्य जारी रखा।

Although he was admitted to the hospital, he still continued his work.

Conjunction 'yadyapi... phir bhī'.

4

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के मानदंडों में हाल ही में संशोधन किया गया है।

The criteria for hospital admission have recently been amended.

Technical term 'māndand' (criteria).

5

मरीज की गंभीर स्थिति को देखते हुए, अस्पताल में भर्ती करना ही एकमात्र विकल्प शेष था।

Considering the patient's critical condition, hospital admission was the only remaining option.

Participle 'dēkhtē huē'.

6

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की अवधि का सीधा संबंध बीमारी की जटिलता से है।

The duration of hospital admission is directly related to the complexity of the illness.

Formal 'sīdhā sambandh' (direct relation).

7

महामारी के दौरान अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की मांग में अभूतपूर्व वृद्धि देखी गई।

During the pandemic, an unprecedented increase in the demand for hospital admission was seen.

Adjective 'abhūtpūrv' (unprecedented).

8

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की विवशता अक्सर परिवार के लिए भावनात्मक तनाव का कारण बनती है।

The compulsion of hospital admission often causes emotional stress for the family.

Abstract noun 'vivashatā' (compulsion).

Synonyms

अस्पताल में दाखिल एडमिट होना उपचाराधीन चिकित्सालय में भर्ती रुग्णावास अस्पताल में भर्ती रहना भर्ती इन-पेशेंट

Antonyms

अस्पताल से छुट्टी डिस्चार्ज होना बाह्य रोगी (Outpatient) स्वस्थ होना

Common Collocations

तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती
अस्पताल में भर्ती होने का खर्च
अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया
इमरजेंसी में भर्ती
आईसीयू में भर्ती
सरकारी अस्पताल में भर्ती
निजी अस्पताल में भर्ती
अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की सलाह
अस्पताल में भर्ती रहने की अवधि
अस्पताल में भर्ती होने का प्रमाण

Common Phrases

अस्पताल में भर्ती होना

— To be admitted to the hospital. Used to describe the patient's action or state.

उसे कल अस्पताल में भर्ती होना है।

अस्पताल में भर्ती करना

— To admit someone to the hospital. Used when a doctor or hospital performs the action.

डॉक्टर ने मरीज को अस्पताल में भर्ती किया।

अस्पताल में भर्ती कराना

— To have someone admitted to the hospital. Used when a third party (like a relative) takes the patient there.

मैंने अपने भाई को अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया।

अस्पताल में भर्ती रहना

— To remain admitted in the hospital. Refers to the duration of the stay.

उसे अभी कुछ दिन अस्पताल में भर्ती रहना होगा।

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के बाद

— After being admitted to the hospital. Used to describe subsequent events.

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के बाद उसकी हालत सुधरी।

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने से पहले

— Before being admitted to the hospital. Used for prerequisites or events leading up to it.

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने से पहले फॉर्म भरें।

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की ज़रूरत

— The need to be admitted to the hospital.

क्या अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की ज़रूरत है?

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने का डर

— The fear of being hospitalized.

बच्चों को अस्पताल में भर्ती होने का डर रहता है।

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की सुविधा

— The facility/provision for hospital admission.

इस क्लिनिक में अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की सुविधा नहीं है।

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के नियम

— The rules for hospital admission.

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के नियम बहुत कड़े हैं।

Often Confused With

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Bharnā

Means 'to fill'. Saying 'Main aspatāl mēṃ bhar gayā' is nonsensical.

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Bhartī (Recruitment)

The same word is used for military recruitment. Context (Hospital vs Army) is key.

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Dākhil

Often confused by learners as being only for schools; it is perfectly fine for hospitals too.

Idioms & Expressions

"अस्पताल के चक्कर काटना"

— To have to visit the hospital repeatedly. Implies a long and exhausting medical ordeal.

वह पिछले एक महीने से अस्पताल के चक्कर काट रहा है।

Informal
"खाट पकड़ लेना"

— To become bedridden. Often used when someone's illness is serious enough for 'bhartī'.

बीमारी ने उसे ऐसा घेरा कि उसने खाट पकड़ ली।

Colloquial
"यमराज के द्वार से लौटना"

— To return from the gates of death. Used for someone who survived a critical hospitalization.

वह अस्पताल में भर्ती था और यमराज के द्वार से लौटा है।

Dramatic/Literary
"जान पर बन आना"

— To be in a life-threatening situation. Common context for emergency admission.

जब उसकी जान पर बन आई, तो उसे भर्ती करना पड़ा।

Standard
"खून-पसीना एक करना"

— To work extremely hard. Often used in the context of paying hospital bills.

पिताजी ने उसकी भर्ती के पैसे भरने के लिए खून-पसीना एक कर दिया।

Standard
"सांसें अटकना"

— To be in great suspense or fear. Used by family members when someone is admitted.

जब तक वह भर्ती था, सबकी सांसें अटकी हुई थीं।

Standard
"दवा-दारू करना"

— To arrange for medical treatment and medicines.

हमें उसकी भर्ती और दवा-दारू का इंतज़ाम करना होगा।

Colloquial
"हालत नाजुक होना"

— To be in a critical condition. Common medical status for those admitted.

अस्पताल में भर्ती मरीज की हालत नाजुक है।

Standard/Formal
"भगवान का शुक्र होना"

— To be thankful to God. Commonly said after a successful admission and recovery.

भगवान का शुक्र है कि समय पर भर्ती हो गए।

Standard
"हाथ-पांव फूलना"

— To get very nervous/panicked. Often happens when someone needs sudden hospital admission.

उसे अचानक भर्ती देख घर वालों के हाथ-पांव फूल गए।

Colloquial

Easily Confused

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Bharnā

Phonetic similarity.

Bharnā is to fill a container; Bhartī is to admit a person.

Glass bharo (Fill the glass) vs Mareez ko bhartī karo (Admit the patient).

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Bhartī (Recruitment)

Identical word.

One is for health; the other is for jobs/military.

Police bhartī (Police recruitment) vs Aspatāl bhartī (Hospital admission).

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Chhuttī

It means 'leave' or 'holiday'.

In a hospital context, it specifically means 'discharge'.

School kī chhuttī (School holiday) vs Aspatāl sē chhuttī (Hospital discharge).

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Ilaaj

Both relate to hospitals.

Ilaaj is the 'treatment'; Bhartī is the 'admission'.

Mera ilaaj chal raha hai (My treatment is going on).

अस्पताल में भर्ती vs Dākhilā

Similar root to Dākhil.

Dākhilā is usually used for 'admission' to a school or college.

School mēṃ dākhilā (School admission).

Sentence Patterns

A1

[Subject] [Location] mēṃ bhartī hai.

Rām aspatāl mēṃ bhartī hai.

A2

[Subject] ko [Location] mēṃ bhartī kiyā.

Doctor nē use aspatāl mēṃ bhartī kiyā.

B1

[Subject] ko bhartī honā paḍā.

Mujhe aspatāl mēṃ bhartī honā paḍā.

B1

[Subject] [Time] sē bhartī hai.

Vah do din sē bhartī hai.

B2

Bhartī honē kē bāvajūd [Result].

Bhartī honē kē bāvajūd dard kam nahīṃ huā.

C1

Bhartī honē kī sthiti mēṃ [Action].

Bhartī honē kī sthiti mēṃ fōrm bhari’ē.

C2

Bhartī honē kī dar [Verb].

Bhartī honē kī dar baḍh rahī hai.

B1

[Subject] ko bhartī karānā chāhiyē.

Inheṃ aspatāl mēṃ bhartī karānā chāhiyē.

Word Family

Nouns

अस्पताल (Hospital)
भर्ती (Admission/Recruitment)
मरीज (Patient)
डॉक्टर (Doctor)
इलाज (Treatment)

Verbs

भर्ती होना (To be admitted)
भर्ती करना (To admit)
भर्ती कराना (To cause to be admitted)
इलाज करना (To treat)
स्वस्थ होना (To recover)

Adjectives

भर्ती (Admitted)
बीमार (Sick)
स्वस्थ (Healthy)
गंभीर (Serious)
नाजुक (Critical)

Related

दवा (Medicine)
एम्बुलेंस (Ambulance)
वार्ड (Ward)
नर्स (Nurse)
ऑपरेशन (Operation)

How to Use It

frequency

Extremely high in medical and news contexts.

Common Mistakes
  • Main bhartī kiyā. Main bhartī huā.

    If you say 'kiyā', it means you admitted someone else. Use 'huā' for yourself.

  • Vah aspatāl bhartī hai. Vah aspatāl mēṃ bhartī hai.

    The postposition 'mēṃ' (in) is required to show the location of admission.

  • Bhartī honā bahut mahangā hai. Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī honā bahut mahangā hai.

    While 'bhartī' can mean recruitment, always specify 'aspatāl' for clarity.

  • Vah bhartī hō rahi hai (for a male). Vah bhartī hō raha hai.

    The verb must agree with the subject's gender, not the feminine word 'bhartī'.

  • Using 'Bharnā' instead of 'Bhartī'. Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī.

    'Bharnā' means to fill a physical container; 'Bhartī' is for people.

Tips

Verb Agreement

Always remember to match the helping verb (huā/huī) with the gender of the patient, not the word 'bhartī'.

Loanwords

Don't be afraid to use 'Hospital' or 'Admit' in casual speech; Indians do it all the time!

Visiting

If someone tells you they are 'bhartī', it is polite to ask 'Ab tabiyat kaisī hai?' (How is health now?).

Nasalization

In writing, don't forget the dot (bindu) over 'mēṃ' (में). Without it, it's a different word.

Ward Names

You can place the ward name before 'bhartī', like 'ICU mēṃ bhartī'.

Aspiration

Practice the 'bh' sound in 'bhartī' by holding a piece of paper in front of your mouth; it should move.

News Phrasing

News anchors often say 'bhartī karāyā gayā' (was caused to be admitted) for accident victims.

Formal Reports

In formal reports, use 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī kiyā gayā' for a professional tone.

Visualizing

Visualize a registration form with the heading 'Bhartī' to remember the word for admission.

Emergency

In an emergency, just saying 'Bhartī karo!' (Admit!) is enough to get attention.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Aspatāl' as 'A-Spot-All' (a spot where all get treated) and 'Bhartī' as 'Birth-Tea' (Imagine being admitted to a hospital and being served tea after a new birth).

Visual Association

Imagine a patient being wheeled through hospital doors with a large stamp on their chart saying 'BHARTI' in bold letters.

Word Web

Aspatāl Bhartī Marīz Doctor Dawa Ward Bed Nurse

Challenge

Try to use 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī' in three different tenses (past, present, future) while describing a fictional medical emergency.

Word Origin

The phrase is a hybrid. 'Aspatāl' is derived from the Portuguese 'hospital' or English 'hospital', adapted to Hindi phonetics. 'Bhartī' comes from the Sanskrit root 'bhṛti' (भृति), which means maintenance, wages, or the act of filling/nourishing.

Original meaning: The original meaning of 'bhartī' was related to filling a vacancy or recruiting someone into service. Over time, it extended to 'admitting' someone into an institution like a school or hospital.

Indo-Aryan (Hindi) with European loanwords.

Cultural Context

Be sensitive when using this phrase. In India, hospital admission can be a source of great financial stress for many families, so avoid using it lightly or jokingly in serious situations.

In English, we say 'admitted to the hospital'. In Hindi, we say 'admitted *in* the hospital'.

Many Bollywood films feature a 'Hospital Scene' where a character is 'bhartī' after a fight or accident. The movie 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' humorously deals with the procedures of being 'bhartī'. News reports on the health of famous figures like Amitabh Bachchan often use this exact phrase.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Emergency Room

  • इसे तुरंत भर्ती करो!
  • एम्बुलेंस बुलाओ!
  • खून की ज़रूरत है।
  • डॉक्टर कहाँ है?

Insurance Claim

  • भर्ती होने की तारीख क्या है?
  • डिस्चार्ज पेपर कहाँ हैं?
  • क्या यह कैशलेस है?
  • बिल कितना हुआ?

Visiting a Friend

  • अब आपकी तबीयत कैसी है?
  • फल खाओगे?
  • डॉक्टर क्या कह रहे हैं?
  • जल्द ठीक हो जाओ।

News Report

  • घायलों को भर्ती कराया गया।
  • हालत स्थिर है।
  • मुख्यमंत्री अस्पताल पहुँचे।
  • जांच के आदेश दिए गए।

Doctor's Consultation

  • आपको भर्ती होना पड़ेगा।
  • चिंता की बात नहीं है।
  • कुछ टेस्ट करने होंगे।
  • कल सुबह आना।

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपको कभी अस्पताल में भर्ती होना पड़ा है?"

"अगर कोई अस्पताल में भर्ती हो, तो आप उसे क्या तोहफा देंगे?"

"भारत में अस्पताल में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया कैसी है?"

"सरकारी और निजी अस्पताल में भर्ती होने में क्या अंतर है?"

"क्या आपके परिवार में कोई अभी अस्पताल में भर्ती है?"

Journal Prompts

अपने किसी ऐसे अनुभव के बारे में लिखें जब आप या आपका कोई प्रियजन अस्पताल में भर्ती हुआ था।

अस्पताल में भर्ती मरीजों के लिए बेहतर सुविधाएं कैसे बनाई जा सकती हैं? अपने विचार लिखें।

क्या आपको लगता है कि अस्पताल में भर्ती होना एक डरावना अनुभव है? क्यों या क्यों नहीं?

एक काल्पनिक कहानी लिखें जिसमें एक नायक को अचानक अस्पताल में भर्ती होना पड़ता है।

अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के दौरान एक मरीज के दिनचर्या (routine) का वर्णन करें।

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, you can also say 'Aspatāl mēṃ dākhil' or 'Admit'. However, 'Bhartī' is the most standard and widely understood term across India.

The word 'Bhartī' is feminine. However, when using it in a sentence like 'Vah bhartī hai', the verb 'hai' doesn't change. If using 'huā/huī', the verb agrees with the patient's gender.

While 'Dākhilā' is more common for schools, 'Bhartī' is sometimes used for recruitment into specific courses or the army. For school, stick to 'Dākhilā'.

The most common way is 'Use chhuttī mil gaī' or 'Vah discharge ho gayā'.

No, it is a loanword from English 'Hospital'. The pure Hindi (Sanskritized) word is 'Chikitsālay', but it is rarely used in daily speech.

The postposition 'mēṃ' means 'in'. In Hindi grammar, you are admitted *in* the hospital facility.

No, 'Bhartī' is a noun. It must be combined with 'honā', 'karnā', or 'karānā' to function as a verb.

Yes. 'Karnā' is when the subject does the admitting (like a doctor). 'Karānā' is when the subject causes the admission (like a son admitting his father).

Yes, 'Hospital' and 'Aspatāl' are used interchangeably in modern Hindi.

Yes, it is the standard term for medical certificates, insurance forms, and news reports.

Test Yourself 200 questions

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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'My father was admitted to the hospital yesterday.'

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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'The doctor advised me to be admitted.'

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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Is it expensive to be admitted to a private hospital?'

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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'I need admission papers for insurance.'

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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'He is admitted in the cardiology department.'

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Translate: 'I was admitted to the hospital last month due to food poisoning.'

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Translate: 'Many people are admitted to the hospital during the pandemic.'

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Translate: 'You cannot visit the patient; he is admitted in the ICU.'

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Translate: 'Is there any free admission facility for the poor?'

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Translate: 'The news says the actor is admitted to the hospital.'

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Translate: 'Don't worry, he is admitted and safe now.'

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Translate: 'We need to pay a deposit before admission.'

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Say in Hindi: 'I am admitted in the hospital.'

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Say in Hindi: 'He is in the ICU.'

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Say in Hindi: 'Admit him immediately.'

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Say in Hindi: 'Since when are you admitted?'

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Say in Hindi: 'I was admitted for three days.'

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Explain in Hindi why someone might be admitted (using 'kyonki').

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Ask a nurse in Hindi: 'In which ward is my friend admitted?'

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Say in Hindi: 'The hospital is full, no more admissions.'

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Pronounce correctly: 'Aspatāl mēṃ bhartī'.

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Say in Hindi: 'I have to admit my mother today.'

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Roleplay: You are at the reception. Say you need to be admitted for surgery.

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Say in Hindi: 'The admission fee is very high.'

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Say in Hindi: 'He was admitted after the car accident.'

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Say in Hindi: 'Doctors are monitoring the admitted patients.'

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Say in Hindi: 'Is insurance applicable for this admission?'

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Say in Hindi: 'He was admitted but now he is fine.'

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Say in Hindi: 'I will visit him in the hospital.'

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Say in Hindi: 'She is admitted since Monday.'

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Say in Hindi: 'There is no need to be admitted.'

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Say in Hindi: 'Please fill the admission form.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Vah aspatāl mēṃ bhartī hai.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Doctor ne use bhartī kiyā.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Mujhe bhartī honā paḍā.'

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Listen and identify the word: 'Bhartī'.

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Listen and identify the word: 'Aspatāl'.

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Listen and transcribe: 'Kal use chhuttī milegī.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Bhartī kī prakriyā kyā hai?'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Kyā āpke pās bīmā hai?'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Vah tīn din sē bhartī hai.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Turant aspatāl chalo.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Marīz kī hālat thīk hai.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Use bhartī karānā chāhiyē.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Kāgzāt dikhāiye.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Vah sarkārī aspatāl mēṃ hai.'

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Listen and transcribe: 'Bhārat mēṃ bhartī honā mahangā hai.'

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