You use क्लांत when you are very, very tired. If you played all day and need to sleep, you are क्लांत. It is like saying 'I am exhausted' in a very special way.
When you work hard at school or run a long race, your body feels क्लांत. It means you need a break to get your energy back. It is a great word for writing stories about tired characters.
In Hindi, क्लांत is a more descriptive alternative to 'थका हुआ'. While 'थका हुआ' is used in daily conversation, 'क्लांत' adds a sense of depth, often suggesting that the weariness is not just physical but also emotional.
Using क्लांत elevates your writing. It is frequently found in literary contexts where the author wants to emphasize the heavy, lingering nature of fatigue. It is a sophisticated way to describe a character's state after a long journey.
The nuance of क्लांत lies in its etymological connection to 'suffering' or 'distress'. Unlike simple fatigue, it implies a state of being overcome by circumstances. It is often used to describe the 'weary soul' or the 'exhausted spirit' in philosophical discourse.
At the C2 level, you recognize क्लांत as a word that bridges the gap between classical Sanskrit aesthetics and modern Hindi prose. It carries a rhythmic quality that poets use to slow down the pace of a narrative, inviting the reader to empathize with the subject's profound state of depletion.
क्लांत in 30 Seconds
- Means tired or weary
- Formal/Literary register
- Used for living beings
- Rooted in Sanskrit
When you hear the word क्लांत, think of someone who has given their absolute best and has nothing left in the tank. It is not just feeling a little sleepy; it is a deep, bone-weary exhaustion.
You will often find this word in stories or poems to describe a traveler who has walked for miles or a warrior after a long battle. It captures that specific feeling of being drained of energy.
The word क्लांत comes from the Sanskrit root 'क्लम' (klam), which means 'to be weary' or 'to be exhausted'. It is a classic Sanskrit adjective that has been preserved beautifully in Hindi literature.
Over centuries, it has evolved from being used in ancient Vedic texts to describe physical suffering into a more general term for exhaustion. It shares linguistic roots with concepts of 'faintness' or 'lassitude' found in other Indo-European languages.
Because क्लांत is a formal and somewhat literary word, you wouldn't typically use it while ordering a coffee at a cafe. Instead, it fits perfectly in essays, novels, or formal speeches.
Commonly, it is paired with words describing the body, such as क्लांत शरीर (tired body) or क्लांत मन (tired mind). It adds a layer of elegance to your description that simple words lack.
While 'क्लांत' itself is an adjective, it appears in many expressive phrases:
- क्लांत नयन: Tired eyes, often used to show sadness.
- क्लांत पथिक: A tired traveler.
- क्लांत मन: A weary heart or mind.
- क्लांत होना: To be in a state of exhaustion.
- अत्यंत क्लांत: Extremely weary.
As an adjective, क्लांत changes its ending based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. For masculine singular, it is 'क्लांत', for feminine it remains 'क्लांत', but in plural contexts, it may shift depending on the sentence structure.
Pronunciation is straightforward: Klaa-nt. The 't' at the end is a soft dental sound, common in Hindi. It rhymes with words like 'शांत' (shant - calm).
Fun Fact
It shares a deep historical root with the concept of 'faintness'.
Pronunciation Guide
- Shortening the 'aa' sound
- Mispronouncing the 'nt' cluster
- Adding an extra vowel at the end
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Requires context
Formal
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Adjective Agreement
क्लांत बालक/बालिका
Examples by Level
मैं बहुत क्लांत हूँ।
I am very tired.
Adjective usage
वह काम करके क्लांत हो गया।
क्लांत यात्री आराम कर रहा है।
मेरी माँ बहुत क्लांत दिख रही है।
क्लांत बच्चे सो गए।
लंबी यात्रा से वह क्लांत है।
क्लांत मन को शांति चाहिए।
क्या तुम क्लांत हो?
आज मैं बहुत क्लांत महसूस कर रहा हूँ।
क्लांत नयनों से उसने देखा।
वह जीवन की दौड़ से क्लांत हो चुका है।
क्लांत शरीर को आराम की जरूरत है।
युद्ध के बाद सैनिक क्लांत थे।
क्लांत मन को संगीत से राहत मिली।
दिन भर की मेहनत से वह क्लांत था।
क्लांत होने पर भी वह चलता रहा।
उसकी क्लांत आवाज ने सबको दुखी किया।
क्लांत पथिक ने पेड़ के नीचे आश्रय लिया।
वह अपनी क्लांत अवस्था को छुपा नहीं पाया।
क्लांत विचारों के साथ वह सो गया।
समय के साथ वह क्लांत हो गया था।
क्लांत आत्मा को शांति की तलाश है।
उसकी क्लांत मुस्कान सब कुछ कह गई।
क्लांत कदमों से वह घर पहुँचा।
प्रकृति भी क्लांत सी लग रही थी।
वह अपनी क्लांत नियति से लड़ रहा था।
क्लांत संध्या के समय सब शांत था।
उसकी क्लांत आँखों में एक गहरा दर्द था।
क्लांत मस्तिष्क को विश्राम की आवश्यकता थी।
वह क्लांत होकर कुर्सी पर गिर पड़ा।
क्लांत प्रयासों का कोई फल नहीं मिला।
उसकी क्लांत देह अब और नहीं चल सकती थी।
क्लांत हवाएँ धीरे-धीरे बह रही थीं।
क्लांत स्मृतियों का बोझ उसे सता रहा था।
वह क्लांत दार्शनिक की तरह चुप रहा।
क्लांत युग के अंत की आहट सुनाई दी।
उसकी क्लांत चेतना धीरे-धीरे खो रही थी।
क्लांत शब्दों में उसने अपनी व्यथा कही।
वह क्लांत होकर सत्य की खोज में निकला।
क्लांत समय भी ठहर सा गया था।
उसकी क्लांत दृष्टि क्षितिज पर टिकी थी।
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"क्लांत होकर बैठना"
To sit down out of pure exhaustion
वह घंटों काम करने के बाद क्लांत होकर बैठ गया।
neutral"क्लांत नयनों से देखना"
To look with tired eyes
उसने क्लांत नयनों से घड़ी देखी।
literary"मन का क्लांत होना"
To be mentally exhausted
लगातार असफलता से उसका मन क्लांत हो गया।
formal"क्लांत कदमों से चलना"
To walk with heavy, tired steps
वह क्लांत कदमों से घर लौटा।
literary"क्लांत मुस्कान बिखेरना"
To smile despite being very tired
उसने क्लांत मुस्कान बिखेरी।
formalEasily Confused
Similar sound
Means 'stigma', not 'tired'.
उस पर कलंक लगा है।
Similar rhyme
Means 'calm'.
वह शांत है।
Similar sound
Means 'revolted' or 'changed'.
वह क्रांति है।
Similar sound
Means 'confused'.
वह भ्रांत है।
Sentence Patterns
Subject + is + क्लांत
वह क्लांत है।
क्लांत + Noun
क्लांत यात्री सो गया।
Subject + feels + क्लांत
मैं क्लांत महसूस कर रहा हूँ।
Subject + became + क्लांत
वह काम से क्लांत हो गया।
Adverb + क्लांत
वह अत्यंत क्लांत था।
Word Family
Nouns
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
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Using 'क्लांत' for a machine
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Use 'खराब' or 'बंद'
क्लांत is for living beings only.
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Confusing with 'कलंक'
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क्लांत
They sound similar but mean totally different things.
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Overusing in daily speech
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Use 'थका हुआ'
क्लांत is too formal for casual talk.
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Using as a noun
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Adjective
It describes a state, it is not the state itself.
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Misspelling as 'क्लांत'
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क्लांत
Ensure the 'laa' sound is long.
Tips
Memory Palace
Put a tired person in your room and call them 'क्लांत'.
When to use
Use it in creative writing assignments.
Cultural Insight
It sounds very poetic in Hindi.
Grammar Shortcut
It is an adjective, it describes a noun.
Say It Right
Keep the 'aa' sound long.
Don't Mistake
Don't confuse with 'कलंक'.
Did You Know?
It comes from Sanskrit.
Study Smart
Write 5 sentences using this word.
Writing Tip
Use it to describe a hero's state.
Speaking Tip
Use it when you want to sound sophisticated.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Klaant sounds like 'Car-ant' (an ant in a car), imagine an ant tired from driving a car.
Visual Association
A tired traveler sitting under a tree.
Word Web
Challenge
Use it in a sentence about a long day.
Word Origin
Sanskrit
Original meaning: Weary or exhausted
Cultural Context
None.
Equates to 'weary' or 'exhausted' in a literary sense.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Literature
- क्लांत पथिक
- क्लांत नयन
- क्लांत मन
Formal Speech
- अत्यंत क्लांत
- क्लांत अवस्था
- क्लांत होना
Creative Writing
- क्लांत कदमों से
- क्लांत मुस्कान
- क्लांत देह
Poetry
- क्लांत संध्या
- क्लांत हवाएँ
- क्लांत स्मृतियाँ
Conversation Starters
"क्या आप आज बहुत क्लांत महसूस कर रहे हैं?"
"साहित्य में 'क्लांत' शब्द का प्रयोग कब किया जाता है?"
"क्या 'क्लांत' और 'थका हुआ' का मतलब एक ही है?"
"एक कहानी लिखें जिसमें एक 'क्लांत' यात्री हो।"
"क्या आपने कभी 'क्लांत' मन महसूस किया है?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you felt completely क्लांत.
Describe a character who is क्लांत after a long journey.
How does being क्लांत change the way you see the world?
Compare the feeling of being 'थका हुआ' and 'क्लांत'.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but it is more formal.
Yes, if you are writing a story.
It is common in literature but rare in daily talk.
क्लांति.
No, it only means tired.
No, it is a Hindi/Sanskrit word.
No, only for living beings.
Klaa-nt.
Test Yourself
मैं बहुत ___ हूँ।
क्लांत means tired.
क्लांत का अर्थ क्या है?
It means tired.
क्लांत एक क्रिया (verb) है।
It is an adjective.
Word
Meaning
They are synonyms.
Correct structure.
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Summary
क्लांत is a beautiful, formal way to describe deep exhaustion.
- Means tired or weary
- Formal/Literary register
- Used for living beings
- Rooted in Sanskrit
Memory Palace
Put a tired person in your room and call them 'क्लांत'.
When to use
Use it in creative writing assignments.
Cultural Insight
It sounds very poetic in Hindi.
Grammar Shortcut
It is an adjective, it describes a noun.
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