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B2 verb 10 min read

क्षीण होना

ksheen hona
Examples क्षीण होना in 30 Seconds
Explanation क्षीण होना in your Level:
At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'क्षीण होना' (kṣīṇ honā) in your daily speaking because it is a bit advanced. However, it's good to know that it simply means 'to become weak' or 'to become less'. Imagine a battery in your toy that is slowly dying—that process is what this word describes. In English, we might say 'to fade' or 'to get weak'. At this stage, just remember that 'क्षीण' (kṣīṇ) sounds like 'weak' and 'होना' (honā) means 'to be' or 'to become'. You will mostly see this in storybooks when a character gets sick or when the sun goes down. If you want to say something is getting small or weak, you can usually use the easier word 'कम होना' (kam honā) instead. But if you see 'क्षीण होना' in a book, just think: 'something is getting weaker'. It's a special word used for things like light, sound, and physical strength. Don't worry about the spelling too much yet, just try to recognize the sound 'Ksh-ee-n'. It's a very 'fancy' way to say 'weak'.
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At the A2 level, you are starting to learn more descriptive verbs. 'क्षीण होना' is a formal way to say 'to weaken' or 'to diminish'. You might encounter this word when reading short news articles or listening to formal announcements. For example, if someone is talking about the weather and says the 'dhoop' (sunlight) is becoming 'kshin', they mean the sun is not as bright as before. A key thing to remember is that this verb is used for things that happen slowly. It's not for a sudden break. If you are describing a person who has been sick for a week and looks thinner, 'क्षीण होना' is a great word to use to show you have a good vocabulary. You can practice by using it for simple things: 'The sound of the music is becoming kshin' as you walk away from a party. This helps you move beyond the very basic words like 'chhota' (small) or 'kam' (less). It's also used for 'memory'—if you forget things easily, you can say your memory is 'kshin' (fading).
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As a B1 learner, you should begin to distinguish between different types of 'weakening'. 'क्षीण होना' is specifically used for the erosion or wasting away of something's essence or power. At this level, you should be able to use it in sentences related to health, nature, and abstract feelings. For example, 'उसका आत्मविश्वास क्षीण हो रहा है' (His self-confidence is weakening). Notice how 'kshin hona' sounds more serious than 'kam hona'. It suggests that the confidence is being eaten away. You will also see this word in environmental contexts, like the 'depletion' of resources. When writing essays or speaking in a more formal setting, using 'क्षीण होना' instead of 'कमज़ोर होना' will significantly improve your language score. It shows that you understand the 'register' of Hindi—knowing which word fits a formal versus an informal situation. Try to use it when describing a sunset, a fading voice, or a person’s declining health in a story. It adds a layer of sophistication to your descriptions.
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At the B2 level, 'क्षीण होना' is an essential part of your vocabulary. You should understand its nuances—how it implies a gradual decline and often a sense of loss. You will find this word frequently in Hindi literature (Sahitya) and high-level journalism. It is often paired with specific nouns like 'शक्ति' (power), 'प्रकाश' (light), 'आशा' (hope), and 'स्वास्थ्य' (health). At this level, you should also recognize the related noun 'क्षीणता' (kṣīṇtā), which means 'weakness' or 'frailty'. You should be comfortable using the verb in various tenses and understand that it is an intransitive verb (the subject itself undergoes the change). For instance, in a discussion about history, you might say, 'मुगल साम्राज्य की शक्ति धीरे-धीरे क्षीण होने लगी' (The power of the Mughal Empire began to gradually diminish). This level of precision—using 'kshin' for the decline of an empire rather than just 'kam'—is what defines a B2 speaker. You should also be aware of its Sanskrit roots and how it connects to the concept of 'Kshaya' (decay/destruction).
For C1 learners, 'क्षीण होना' is a tool for precise and evocative expression. You should be able to use it to describe subtle shifts in atmosphere, philosophical concepts, and complex socio-political trends. At this stage, you should recognize the word's use in 'Chhayavaadi' poetry, where it describes the delicate and transient nature of life and beauty. You should be able to use it metaphorically—for example, describing a 'क्षीण होती परंपरा' (a fading tradition) or 'क्षीण होता तर्क' (a weakening argument). You should also be familiar with compound words like 'क्षीणकाय' (emaciated/thin-bodied) and 'क्षीणशक्ति' (weakened in power). In professional or academic Hindi, you would use this word to describe the attenuation of signals in technology or the depletion of an ozone layer in science. Your understanding should go beyond the dictionary definition to the 'emotional color' of the word—it often carries a tone of melancholy, inevitability, or the natural passage of time. You should also be able to contrast it with 'ह्रास' (decline) and 'पतन' (fall), choosing 'क्षीण होना' when the focus is on the loss of vitality or substance.
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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 'क्षीण होना', including its most abstract and philosophical applications. You understand its place in the Vedic and Ayurvedic traditions, where it describes the entropy of the physical world and the 'Kshaya' of the 'Doshas' or 'Dhatus'. You can use the word to discuss the 'entropy of information' or the 'fading of collective memory' in a sociological context. You are sensitive to the rhythmic and phonetic qualities of the word in a sentence, using it to create a specific mood in creative writing. You can effortlessly navigate between its literal meanings (physical emaciation) and its most figurative ones (the weakening of a metaphysical resolve). At this level, you might use it to critique a piece of literature, noting how the 'narrative tension begins to kshin' in the final chapters. You are also capable of using its transitive counterpart, 'क्षीण करना', to describe active efforts to undermine or erode something. Essentially, the word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a versatile conceptual tool in your linguistic repertoire, allowing for the highest level of nuance in both formal and creative Hindi.
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Examples

क्षीण होना in 30 Seconds

  • Formal verb meaning to weaken, diminish, or fade away gradually.
  • Used for physical health, light, sound, and abstract concepts like hope.
  • Derived from Sanskrit, it carries a literary and sophisticated tone.
  • Commonly paired with nouns like 'shakti' (power) and 'prakash' (light).

The Hindi verb क्षीण होना (kṣīṇ honā) is a sophisticated, formal, and literary term used to describe the process of becoming weaker, thinner, or less intense. Rooted in Sanskrit, it carries a weight that common verbs like 'कम होना' (to decrease) or 'कमज़ोर होना' (to become weak) do not possess. In its most literal sense, it refers to the physical wasting away of an object or a person's body, but in modern usage, it is frequently applied to abstract concepts such as hope, light, sound, and influence. When you use क्षीण होना, you are often describing a gradual, perhaps inevitable, decline rather than a sudden drop.

Physical Health
In medical or biographical contexts, it describes a body becoming frail due to illness or old age. For example, 'बीमारी के कारण उनका शरीर क्षीण हो गया' (His body became emaciated due to illness).
Natural Phenomena
It is beautifully used to describe the waning of the moon or the fading of sunlight as dusk approaches. 'चंद्रमा की कलाएं क्षीण होने लगीं' (The phases of the moon began to wane).

बढ़ती उम्र के साथ उनकी याददाश्त धीरे-धीरे क्षीण होने लगी। (With increasing age, his memory began to gradually fade.)

Beyond the physical, क्षीण होना is a staple in Hindi literature to depict the erosion of values, the weakening of a kingdom's power, or the fading of a voice in a large hall. It implies a sense of loss or a transition into a state of insignificance. If a sound is becoming 'क्षीण', it means it is becoming so faint that it might soon disappear altogether. This verb is rarely used in casual street slang; instead, you will encounter it in news broadcasts discussing a 'क्षीण होती अर्थव्यवस्था' (weakening economy) or in a poignant novel describing a 'क्षीण होती आशा' (fading hope).

दूर से आती हुई वह आवाज़ अब और भी क्षीण हो गई थी। (That voice coming from afar had now become even more faint.)

The nuance of क्षीण होना also involves a quality of 'thinness'. In Sanskrit, 'Kshina' refers to something that has been worn down. Therefore, when a person's wealth is described as 'क्षीण', it doesn't just mean they have less money; it implies their entire financial foundation has eroded. It is a powerful word to describe entropy and the natural tendency of things to lose their vigor over time. Whether it is the 'क्षीण' light of a dying candle or the 'क्षीण' health of a patient, the word evokes a vivid image of something reaching its end or losing its essence.

अन्याय के विरुद्ध लड़ने का उनका संकल्प कभी क्षीण नहीं हुआ। (His resolve to fight against injustice never weakened.)

पहाड़ों की चोटियों पर ऑक्सीजन का स्तर क्षीण हो जाता है। (The level of oxygen becomes depleted/thin on the mountain peaks.)

जैसे-जैसे शाम हुई, पक्षियों का कोलाहल क्षीण होने लगा। (As evening fell, the clamor of the birds began to diminish.)

Using क्षीण होना correctly requires an understanding of its formal tone. It is most commonly used in the present continuous (हो रहा है), past (हो गया), or future (हो जाएगा) tenses to describe an ongoing or completed state of decline. Because it is an intransitive verb phrase, the subject is the thing that is weakening. Unlike 'कमज़ोर', which is an adjective, 'क्षीण होना' functions as a complete action. For instance, you wouldn't just say 'वह क्षीण है' as often as you would say 'वह क्षीण हो गया है' (He has become weak/emaciated).

In Abstract Contexts
When talking about emotions or mental states, it adds a layer of poetic sadness. 'उसकी मुस्कान अब क्षीण हो चुकी थी' (Her smile had now faded/become thin).
In Technical/Environmental Contexts
It is used for the depletion of resources. 'प्राकृतिक संसाधन तेज़ी से क्षीण हो रहे हैं' (Natural resources are rapidly becoming depleted).

लगातार उपवास करने से उसका बल क्षीण होने लगा है। (Due to continuous fasting, his strength has started to diminish.)

One interesting way to use this verb is in the passive-descriptive sense. If you are describing a sound that is barely audible, you use 'क्षीण स्वर' (a faint voice). When this becomes a verb, 'उसका स्वर क्षीण हो गया', it suggests a loss of confidence or physical ability to speak loudly. In political discourse, one might hear 'विपक्ष की शक्ति क्षीण हो गई है' (The power of the opposition has weakened). Here, it implies a loss of influence and number. Note that while 'घटना' (to decrease) is used for numbers, 'क्षीण होना' is used for the *intensity* or *vitality* of that power.

जैसे ही ट्रेन दूर गई, उसकी आवाज़ क्षीण होती चली गई। (As the train went further away, its sound kept becoming fainter.)

In academic writing, you might describe the 'क्षीण होती ओज़ोन परत' (the thinning ozone layer). This highlights the word's versatility—from the cosmic to the microscopic. If a person is 'क्षीणकाय' (having a thin/wasted body), it is because their physical form has 'क्षीण होना'-ed over time. When constructing sentences, remember that 'क्षीण' is the adjective part, so it doesn't change for gender or number, but the 'होना' part must agree with the subject. For example: 'शक्ति (feminine) क्षीण हो गई' vs 'प्रकाश (masculine) क्षीण हो गया'.

धुंध के कारण सूरज की किरणें क्षीण हो गई थीं। (Due to the mist, the sun's rays had become weak/dim.)

यदि तुम मेहनत नहीं करोगे, तो तुम्हारी योग्यता क्षीण हो जाएगी। (If you don't work hard, your ability will diminish.)

You are most likely to encounter क्षीण होना in environments where formal or 'Shuddh' (pure) Hindi is spoken. It is a favorite among news anchors, especially when discussing solemn topics like the economy, environmental degradation, or the health of a public figure. On 'All India Radio' (Akashvani) or news channels like 'DD News', you will hear phrases like 'अर्थव्यवस्था की गति क्षीण हो रही है' (The pace of the economy is weakening). This word provides a level of gravity that everyday language lacks.

Literature and Poetry
Hindi poets like Sumitranandan Pant or Mahadevi Varma often used 'क्षीण' to describe the delicate beauty of nature or the fading of life. You'll hear it in recitations of 'Chhayavaad' poetry.
Historical Dramas
In TV shows like 'Mahabharat' or 'Ramayan', characters use it to describe a curse taking effect or a warrior losing their divine powers. 'मेरे पुण्यों का फल क्षीण हो रहा है' (The fruits of my good deeds are diminishing).

डॉक्टर ने कहा कि मरीज़ की नब्ज क्षीण हो रही है। (The doctor said that the patient's pulse is becoming faint/weak.)

In a medical setting, a doctor might use this word when talking to a colleague or writing a formal report. It describes a pulse that is 'thready' or 'weak' (क्षीण नाड़ी). You might also hear it in a classroom during a physics or geography lecture. A teacher explaining the dissipation of energy or the thinning of the atmosphere would naturally use 'क्षीण होना'. It is also a key term in Ayurvedic texts to describe the 'Kshaya' (depletion) of bodily tissues or 'Dhatus'.

पुरानी इमारतों की नींव समय के साथ क्षीण हो जाती है। (The foundations of old buildings become weak/eroded over time.)

Interestingly, you might even hear it in a legal context. If a piece of evidence or an argument is described as 'क्षीण', it means it is too weak to stand in court. 'आपका तर्क बहुत क्षीण है' (Your argument is very weak/tenuous). In the world of spirituality and yoga, practitioners talk about 'क्षीण होती वृत्तियां' (diminishing mental fluctuations). This usage suggests a positive reduction of negative thoughts or distractions, showing that the word isn't always negative—it can describe the successful reduction of something undesirable.

जैसे ही बादल छाए, धूप क्षीण हो गई। (As soon as clouds appeared, the sunlight became dim.)

उसकी आवाज़ में अब पहले जैसी गूँज नहीं थी, वह क्षीण हो चुकी थी। (There was no longer the same resonance in his voice; it had become faint.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using क्षीण होना in overly casual settings. If you tell a friend 'मेरी चाय की चीनी क्षीण हो गई है' (The sugar in my tea has diminished), it will sound extremely strange and overly dramatic. For everyday objects and quantities, use 'कम होना'. Reserve 'क्षीण होना' for things that have an inherent quality of strength, light, or vitality that is wasting away. It is a word of 'quality' more than 'quantity'.

Confusing with 'छीनना' (Chheennā)
Learners often confuse the sound. 'छीनना' means to snatch or take away by force. 'क्षीण होना' is an internal process of weakening. Saying 'उसने मेरी किताब क्षीण कर दी' is incorrect if you mean 'He snatched my book'.
Incorrect Subject Pairing
Do not use it for things that break suddenly. If a glass breaks, it is 'टूटना'. If a rope snaps, it is 'टूटना'. 'क्षीण होना' is for a slow, progressive wearing down.

गलत: पेट्रोल क्षीण हो गया। सही: पेट्रोल खत्म हो गया। (Wrong: Petrol 'diminished'. Right: Petrol ran out.)

Another common error is forgetting the 'होना' or 'करना' auxiliary. 'क्षीण' by itself is an adjective. You cannot say 'वह क्षीणता है' to mean 'He is weakening'. You must use the verb form. Also, be careful with the spelling. The 'क्ष' (Ksh) is a compound consonant (k+sh). Mispronouncing it as 'Chh' or 'Kh' can lead to misunderstandings, especially since 'खीण' is not a word and 'छीन' means snatching. Practice the retroflex 'N' (ण) at the end as well; using a dental 'N' (न) is a common learner accent trait.

गलत: मेरी पेंसिल क्षीण हो गई। सही: मेरी पेंसिल छोटी हो गई। (Wrong: My pencil became 'emaciated'. Right: My pencil became small.)

Finally, avoid using it for emotional 'sadness' directly. You wouldn't say 'मैं क्षीण हूँ' to mean 'I am sad'. You could say 'मेरा उत्साह क्षीण हो गया है' (My enthusiasm has diminished). The distinction is that 'क्षीण' describes the *strength* of the feeling, not the feeling itself. It is also important not to confuse it with 'क्षण' (Kshan), which means 'a moment'. 'क्षण होना' is not a phrase, though 'क्षणिक' (Kshanik) means momentary. Keeping these phonetic and contextual boundaries clear will make your Hindi sound much more natural and precise.

गलत: शोर क्षीण हो गया (if you mean it stopped suddenly). सही: शोर बंद हो गया।

While क्षीण होना is a powerful word, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the specific type of weakening or reduction you wish to describe. Understanding these nuances will help you choose the most precise term for your context. Some words focus on physical weakness, while others focus on numerical reduction or the fading of light and sound.

कमज़ोर होना (Kamzor honā)
The most common alternative. It is used for physical, mental, or structural weakness. Unlike 'क्षीण', it is used in everyday conversation. 'दीवार कमज़ोर है' (The wall is weak).
मंद पड़ना (Mand paṛnā)
Used specifically for speed, light, or intensity. 'व्यापार मंद पड़ गया है' (Business has slowed down). It implies a loss of momentum rather than a wasting away.
दुर्बल होना (Durbal honā)
A formal synonym for 'कमज़ोर'. It is often used for physical frailty or a lack of power. 'वह बीमारी से दुर्बल हो गया है' (He has become weak from illness).

फीका पड़ना (Phīkā paṛnā) vs क्षीण होना: Use 'फीका पड़ना' for colors or excitement fading. Use 'क्षीण होना' for the actual intensity of light or life-force.

Another important term is 'ह्रास होना' (Hrās honā), which specifically means 'decline' or 'depreciation'. This is very common in economics and history. For example, 'नैतिक मूल्यों का ह्रास' (the decline of moral values). While 'क्षीण होना' could be used here, 'ह्रास' sounds even more academic and technical. If you are talking about something 'evaporating' or 'vanishing', you might use 'ओझल होना' (to vanish from sight) or 'मिट जाना' (to be erased).

कृश होना (Krish honā): A very literary term specifically for becoming thin or emaciated. It is a direct physical synonym for one aspect of 'क्षीण होना'.

For sounds specifically, 'धीमा होना' (to become quiet) is the standard choice. 'रेडियो की आवाज़ धीमी कर दो' (Turn down the radio). You would only use 'क्षीण' if the sound was naturally dying out due to distance or loss of energy. In summary, 'क्षीण होना' is your 'prestige' word—use it when you want to emphasize the process of erosion, the beauty of a sunset, or the tragic decline of a once-great power. By mastering these distinctions, you move from basic communication to true linguistic fluency.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /kʂiːɳ hoː.naː/
US /kʃiːn hoʊ.nɑː/
Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Kshīṇ'.
Rhymes With
प्रवीण होना (Pravīṇ) नवीन होना (Navīṇ) लीन होना (Līn) महीन होना (Mahīn) रंगीन होना (Rangīn) मशीन होना (Mashīn) ज़मीन होना (Zamīn) आमीन (Āmīn)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'Ksh' as 'Chh' (Chheen hona).
  • Using a regular 'N' instead of the retroflex 'N'.
  • Shortening the long 'ee' sound.
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Examples by Level

1

सूरज की रोशनी क्षीण हो रही है।

The sunlight is becoming weak.

Present continuous tense.

2

उसकी आवाज़ क्षीण है।

His voice is faint.

Used as an adjective with 'hai'.

3

चाँद अब क्षीण हो गया है।

The moon has now become thin.

Past tense 'ho gaya'.

4

बीमारी में शरीर क्षीण हो जाता है।

The body becomes weak in illness.

General truth/habitual.

5

पुराना घर क्षीण हो रहा है।

The old house is becoming weak.

Subject is masculine.

6

क्या रोशनी क्षीण हो गई?

Did the light become dim?

Question form.

7

धीरे-धीरे शोर क्षीण हुआ।

Gradually the noise diminished.

Adverb 'dhire-dhire' used.

8

मेरी आशा क्षीण नहीं है।

My hope is not weak.

Negative sentence.

1

शाम होते ही गर्मी क्षीण होने लगती है।

As evening falls, the heat starts to diminish.

Inceptive 'lagti hai'.

2

उसकी याददाश्त अब क्षीण हो रही है।

His memory is now fading.

Abstract subject.

3

जंगल में शेर की दहाड़ क्षीण हो गई।

The lion's roar became faint in the forest.

Sound context.

4

पेंसिल की नोक क्षीण हो गई है।

The pencil tip has become worn down.

Physical object.

5

नदी का पानी गर्मी में क्षीण हो जाता है।

The river water diminishes in summer.

Natural process.

6

उम्र के साथ बल क्षीण होता है।

Strength diminishes with age.

Formal register.

7

उसका प्रभाव अब क्षीण हो गया है।

His influence has now weakened.

Social context.

8

धुंध में पहाड़ क्षीण दिख रहे थे।

The mountains were looking faint in the mist.

Visual context.

1

लगातार काम करने से उसकी ऊर्जा क्षीण हो गई।

Her energy was depleted from working continuously.

Cause and effect.

2

गरीबी के कारण उनका स्वास्थ्य क्षीण हो गया।

Their health deteriorated due to poverty.

Socio-economic context.

3

दूर जाते हुए जहाज़ की आकृति क्षीण होती गई।

The shape of the ship kept becoming faint as it went further.

Continuous action in past.

4

अन्याय सहते-सहते उसका धैर्य क्षीण हो गया।

His patience wore thin while enduring injustice.

Psychological state.

5

इस पुरानी किताब के पन्ने क्षीण हो चुके हैं।

The pages of this old book have become fragile.

Perfective aspect.

6

जैसे-जैसे दिन ढला, पक्षियों का कलरव क्षीण होने लगा।

As the day ended, the chirping of birds began to fade.

Complex time clause.

7

बिना तेल के दीपक की लौ क्षीण हो गई।

Without oil, the lamp's flame became weak.

Metaphorical potential.

8

शहर के शोर में मेरी पुकार क्षीण हो गई।

My call was lost/faded in the city's noise.

Passive-like active voice.

1

बढ़ती उम्र के साथ उनकी दृष्टि क्षीण होने लगी है।

With increasing age, her eyesight has started to weaken.

Medical context.

2

प्रदूषण के कारण ओज़ोन की परत क्षीण हो रही है।

The ozone layer is thinning due to pollution.

Scientific context.

3

विपक्ष का विरोध अब क्षीण पड़ता जा रहा है।

The opposition's protest is now becoming weak.

Political context.

4

उसकी आवाज़ में एक क्षीण सी उम्मीद थी।

There was a faint hope in his voice.

Used as an adjective 'kshin si'.

5

संसाधनों के अत्यधिक उपयोग से वे क्षीण हो जाएँगे।

With excessive use, resources will become depleted.

Future conditional.

6

युद्ध के बाद साम्राज्य की अर्थव्यवस्था क्षीण हो गई।

The empire's economy weakened after the war.

Historical/Formal.

7

उसका शरीर तपस्या के कारण क्षीण हो गया था।

His body had become emaciated due to penance.

Literary/Religious context.

8

जब तक मदद पहुँची, उसकी साँसें क्षीण हो चुकी थीं।

By the time help arrived, his breathing had become very faint.

Urgency/Narrative.

1

आधुनिकता की दौड़ में हमारी सांस्कृतिक विरासत क्षीण हो रही है।

In the race of modernity, our cultural heritage is eroding.

Sociological commentary.

2

लेखक की लेखनी समय के साथ क्षीण नहीं हुई।

The writer's prowess did not diminish with time.

Metaphorical 'lekhni'.

3

भ्रष्टाचार ने देश की जड़ों को क्षीण कर दिया है।

Corruption has weakened the roots of the country.

Transitive use 'kshin kar diya'.

4

वह क्षीण स्वर में अपनी अंतिम इच्छा व्यक्त कर रहा था।

He was expressing his last wish in a faint voice.

Highly emotional register.

5

वैज्ञानिकों ने क्षीण होते चुंबकीय क्षेत्र पर चिंता जताई है।

Scientists have expressed concern over the weakening magnetic field.

Adjectival participle 'kshin hote'.

6

तर्क के अभाव में उनका पक्ष क्षीण पड़ता गया।

In the absence of logic, their side/argument kept weakening.

Abstract reasoning.

7

जैसे-जैसे हम ऊंचाई पर बढ़े, ऑक्सीजन का स्तर क्षीण होता गया।

As we moved higher, the oxygen level kept depleting.

Physical geography.

8

उसकी आँखों की चमक अब क्षीण हो चुकी थी।

The spark in her eyes had now faded.

Poetic/Descriptive.

1

ब्रह्मांड के विस्तार के साथ ऊर्जा का घनत्व क्षीण होता जाता है।

As the universe expands, the density of energy diminishes.

Astrophysical context.

2

दार्शनिकों का मानना है कि भौतिक सुख अंततः क्षीण हो जाते हैं।

Philosophers believe that material pleasures eventually fade away.

Philosophical discourse.

3

उनकी आवाज़ में क्षीण होता हुआ अधिकार स्पष्ट था।

The waning authority in his voice was evident.

Subtle character analysis.

4

समय के अंतराल में स्मृतियाँ क्षीण होना स्वाभाविक है।

It is natural for memories to fade over the interval of time.

Infinitive as subject.

5

उसकी साधना ने उसके सांसारिक मोह को क्षीण कर दिया।

His spiritual practice eroded his worldly attachments.

Spiritual/Transitive.

6

इस सूक्ष्म कण की शक्ति बहुत ही क्षीण है।

The power of this subatomic particle is very faint/weak.

Quantum physics context.

7

जैसे-जैसे सभ्यता का ह्रास हुआ, कला भी क्षीण होती गई।

As the civilization declined, art also diminished.

Historical entropy.

8

उसकी देह क्षीण थी, पर संकल्प हिमालय सा अटल।

His body was frail, but his resolve was as unshakable as the Himalayas.

Contrastive literary style.

Synonyms

दुर्बल होना कमज़ोर होना मंद पड़ना घटना फीका पड़ना ह्रास होना सूखना मिटना

Antonyms

पुष्ट होना बढ़ना तीव्र होना प्रबल होना

Common Collocations

स्वास्थ्य क्षीण होना
शक्ति क्षीण होना
प्रकाश क्षीण होना
आशा क्षीण होना
आवाज़ क्षीण होना
स्मृति क्षीण होना
संसाधन क्षीण होना
धैर्य क्षीण होना
प्रभाव क्षीण होना
काया क्षीण होना

Common Phrases

क्षीण स्वर में

— In a faint or weak voice.

उसने क्षीण स्वर में मदद माँगी।

क्षीण होती उम्मीद

— Fading hope.

क्षीण होती उम्मीद के बीच उसने फिर कोशिश की।

क्षीण शरीर

— A frail or emaciated body.

उसका क्षीण शरीर बीमारी की कहानी कह रहा था।

शक्ति का क्षीण होना

— The diminishing of power.

साम्राज्य की शक्ति का क्षीण होना अवश्यंभावी था।

क्षीण प्रकाश

— Dim or weak light.

क्षीण प्रकाश में पढ़ना आँखों के लिए बुरा है।

बुद्धि क्षीण होना

— Weakening of intellect or mental capacity.

अत्यधिक तनाव से बुद्धि क्षीण हो सकती है।

क्षीण नाड़ी

— A weak or thready pulse.

डॉक्टर ने मरीज़ की क्षीण नाड़ी महसूस की।

क्षीण चंद्रमा

— The waning moon.

आकाश में क्षीण चंद्रमा चमक रहा था।

क्षीण होती परंपरा

— A dying or fading tradition.

हमें अपनी इन क्षीण होती परंपराओं को बचाना होगा।

क्षीणकाय व्यक्ति

— A person with a very thin/frail frame.

दरवाजे पर एक क्षीणकाय व्यक्ति खड़ा था।

Idioms & Expressions

"दीपक क्षीण होना"

— To be on the verge of death or ending.

कुल का दीपक क्षीण हो रहा है।

Metaphorical
"काया का क्षीण होना"

— To lose all physical strength or weight.

चिंता में उसकी काया क्षीण हो गई।

Literary
"पुण्य क्षीण होना"

— To run out of the benefits of one's past good deeds.

लगता है अब तुम्हारे पुण्य क्षीण हो गए हैं।

Religious
"धैर्य की डोरी क्षीण होना"

— To reach the limit of one's patience.

अब मेरे धैर्य की डोरी क्षीण हो रही है।

Poetic
"किस्मत क्षीण होना"

— To have a run of bad luck (rare).

उसकी किस्मत अब क्षीण हो गई है।

Colloquial
"आवाज़ का क्षीण पड़ना"

— To lose influence or the ability to be heard.

भीड़ में सच की आवाज़ क्षीण पड़ जाती है।

Social
"अधिकार क्षीण होना"

— To lose authority or rights.

रिटायरमेंट के बाद उनके अधिकार क्षीण हो गए।

Formal
"तेज क्षीण होना"

— To lose one's aura or brilliance.

अपमान के बाद उसके चेहरे का तेज क्षीण हो गया।

Literary
"वंश क्षीण होना"

— The decline or ending of a lineage.

युद्ध के कारण कई महान वंश क्षीण हो गए।

Historical
"माया क्षीण होना"

— The fading of illusion or attachment.

ज्ञान प्राप्त होते ही माया क्षीण हो जाती है।

Spiritual

Word Family

Nouns

क्षीणता (Weakness/Frailty)
क्षय (Decay/Loss)
क्षय रोग (Tuberculosis)

Verbs

क्षीण करना (To weaken something)
क्षीण होना (T
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