खुजली in 30 Seconds
- Khujli is the Hindi word for itching, the feeling that makes you want to scratch.
- It's a common sensation caused by insect bites, dry skin, or allergies.
- You'll hear it in everyday conversations, from family chats to doctor visits.
- Focus on 'khujli' as the sensation, not the cause of the itch.
- Meaning
- 'खुजली' (khujli) is a noun in Hindi that refers to the sensation of itching. It's that annoying feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch. You might feel it due to various reasons, like insect bites, dry skin, allergies, or even just a general irritation. It's a very common physical sensation that everyone experiences at some point.
- Usage
- People use 'खुजली' to describe the specific feeling of wanting to scratch an area of their body. It can be a mild or an intense sensation. For instance, after being bitten by mosquitoes, one often complains about 'मच्छरों की खुजली' (machharon ki khujli - mosquito itching). If your skin feels very dry, you might say 'मेरी त्वचा में खुजली हो रही है' (meri twacha mein khujli ho rahi hai - my skin is itching). It's a direct and commonly understood term for this physical discomfort.
- Examples
- After a long walk in the park, I developed an itchy patch on my arm. 'मुझे बांह पर खुजली होने लगी।' (Mujhe baanh par khujli hone lagi.) When I ate that new fruit, my tongue started to itch. 'जब मैंने वह नया फल खाया, तो मेरी जीभ में खुजली होने लगी।' (Jab maine woh naya phal khaya, toh meri jeebh mein khujli hone lagi.) Sometimes, even without a visible cause, you can experience an itching sensation. 'कभी-कभी, बिना किसी स्पष्ट कारण के भी खुजली महसूस हो सकती है।' (Kabhi-kabhi, bina kisi spasht karan ke bhi khujli mahsus ho sakti hai.)
After playing in the grass, my legs started to feel itchy. खुजली.
The mosquito bite on my arm is causing a lot of खुजली.
- Related Sensations
- While 'खुजली' specifically means itching, it's often associated with other skin sensations like burning (जलन - jalan) or stinging (डंक - dank), though these are distinct feelings. The desire to scratch is the defining characteristic of 'खुजली'.
I have an unbearable खुजली on my back.
- Common Causes
- Common causes include insect bites (like mosquitoes, ants), allergic reactions to food or plants, dry skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis), or even just contact with irritants like harsh soaps or certain fabrics. Sometimes, it can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, but in everyday language, it's usually used for more common, less severe irritations.
The rash on my arm is causing a lot of खुजली.
- Emotional Connection
- While primarily a physical sensation, persistent itching can lead to frustration and annoyance. In Hindi, you might hear someone say, 'यह खुजली मुझे पागल कर रही है!' (Yeh khujli mujhe pagal kar rahi hai! - This itching is driving me crazy!). This highlights how a simple physical discomfort can have an emotional impact.
My scalp has been experiencing persistent खुजली lately.
- Basic Structure
- The most straightforward way to use 'खुजली' is to state that someone or something is experiencing itching. This often involves the verb 'होना' (hona - to happen/to be) or 'हो रही है' (ho rahi hai - is happening/is being felt).
My hand has an itch. खुजली.
- Describing the Location
- You can specify where the itching is occurring by using possessive pronouns or location nouns with the postposition 'में' (mein - in) or 'पर' (par - on).
I have an itch on my arm. खुजली.
- Indicating Cause
- Often, you'll want to mention what is causing the itching. This can be done by stating the cause followed by 'की' (ki - of) before 'खुजली'.
The mosquito bite is causing an itch. खुजली.
- Expressing Intensity
- To describe how strong the itching is, you can use adverbs or adjectives. Common phrases include 'बहुत खुजली' (bahut khujli - a lot of itching) or 'ज़्यादा खुजली' (zyada khujli - more itching).
My skin has a lot of itching. खुजली.
- Using with Verbs like 'सहना' (Sehna - to bear/tolerate)
- You can also express the inability to bear the itching.
I can't bear this itching. खुजली.
- Describing the Action of Scratching
- While 'खुजली' is the sensation, the act of scratching is often implied or can be described using verbs like 'खरोंचना' (kharonchna - to scratch).
I am scratching because of the itch. खुजली.
- Common Sentence Patterns
- 1. [Subject] को [Location] में [Cause] की खुजली हो रही है। (Subject ko location mein cause ki khujli ho rahi hai.) - Subject is experiencing itching in [location] due to [cause]. 2. मेरे [Body Part] में खुजली हो रही है। (Mere [Body Part] mein khujli ho rahi hai.) - My [Body Part] is itching. 3. यह खुजली बहुत परेशान कर रही है। (Yeh khujli bahut pareshan kar rahi hai.) - This itching is very bothersome.
My scalp has an itch. खुजली.
- Informal vs. Formal
- The word 'खुजली' is quite neutral and can be used in both informal and semi-formal contexts. In very formal medical settings, more technical terms might be used, but for everyday conversation, 'खुजली' is standard.
I have an itch on my leg. खुजली.
- Everyday Conversations
- You will hear 'खुजली' constantly in daily life. If someone is scratching themselves, they might casually mention, 'मुझे खुजली हो रही है।' (Mujhe khujli ho rahi hai. - I am feeling itchy.) It's a very common complaint, especially in warmer climates where insect bites are frequent or during dry seasons when skin tends to get dry and itchy.
After walking in the park, I got an itch on my arm. खुजली.
- Family and Friends
- When talking with family or friends, it's a common topic. A parent might ask a child, 'क्या तुम्हें खुजली हो रही है?' (Kya tumhein khujli ho rahi hai? - Are you feeling itchy?), or a friend might complain, 'यह मच्छर ने काटा, बहुत खुजली हो रही है!' (Yeh machhar ne kaata, bahut khujli ho rahi hai! - This mosquito bit me, it's itching a lot!).
My back has an itch. खुजली.
- Doctor's Office
- When visiting a doctor for a skin issue, describing the sensation as 'खुजली' is standard. You might say, 'डॉक्टर साहब, मुझे त्वचा पर खुजली हो रही है।' (Doctor sahab, mujhe twacha par khujli ho rahi hai. - Doctor, I am experiencing itching on my skin.)
The rash on my leg is causing an itch. खुजली.
- Media and Advertisements
- You might hear this word in advertisements for anti-itch creams or lotions. They often highlight the problem of 'खुजली' and offer a solution.
My cat has an itch. खुजली.
- Children's Language
- Children also use this word when they feel an itch. A child might say, 'मम्मी, मुझे खुजली हो रही है!' (Mummy, mujhe khujli ho rahi hai! - Mommy, I'm feeling itchy!).
The insect bite caused an itch. खुजली.
- General Health Discussions
- In discussions about general health or well-being, especially concerning skin, 'खुजली' is a frequent term. It's a fundamental word for describing a common physical ailment.
My scalp has an itch. खुजली.
- Confusing Sensation with Cause
- Learners might sometimes use 'खुजली' to describe the cause of the itching, rather than the sensation itself. For example, instead of saying 'मच्छर के काटने से खुजली हो रही है' (Machhar ke kaatne se khujli ho rahi hai - Itching is happening due to a mosquito bite), they might incorrectly say something like 'मच्छर की खुजली' (Machhar ki khujli) when they mean the bite itself is the problem, not the itching. 'खुजली' is the *feeling*, not the insect.
Incorrect: I have a mosquito's itch. Correct: I have an itch from a mosquito bite. खुजली.
- Using it as a Verb
- 'खुजली' is a noun. Learners might mistakenly try to use it as a verb, like trying to say 'I itch'. The correct way to express this is 'मुझे खुजली हो रही है' (Mujhe khujli ho rahi hai - I am experiencing itching).
Incorrect: My skin itches. Correct: My skin is feeling itchy. खुजली.
- Grammatical Gender Confusion
- While 'खुजली' is feminine in gender, this usually doesn't affect its usage in simple sentences describing the sensation. However, when adjectives modify it, they should agree in gender. For example, 'तीव्र खुजली' (teevra khujli - intense itching) is correct, not 'तीव्र खुजली' (teevra khujli - masculine adjective). This is a more advanced point but can lead to subtle errors.
Incorrect: A strong itch. Correct: A strong itch. खुजली.
- Overusing the Plural
- As mentioned before, 'खुजली' is usually treated as a singular noun representing the sensation. While theoretically, you could talk about multiple instances of itching, in everyday speech, the singular form is overwhelmingly preferred. Using the plural 'खुजलियाँ' (khujliyan) might sound unnatural unless you're referring to distinct, separate itching episodes.
Incorrect: I have multiple itches. Correct: I have a lot of itching. खुजली.
- Confusing with Similar Words
- While less common for A2 learners, distinguishing 'खुजली' from similar sensations like 'जलन' (jalan - burning) or 'खाज' (khaaj - a more general term for itchiness, sometimes used interchangeably but 'खुजली' is more specific to the sensation). 'खाज' can sometimes refer to a rash itself, whereas 'खुजली' is the feeling.
Incorrect: My skin is burning. Correct: My skin is itching. खुजली.
- खाज (Khaaj)
- 'खाज' is a very close synonym and is often used interchangeably with 'खुजली'. Both refer to the sensation of itching. However, 'खाज' can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to a skin irritation or rash itself, whereas 'खुजली' specifically denotes the *feeling* of itching. In most everyday contexts, they are understood to mean the same thing.
- Example: 'मेरी त्वचा पर खाज हो रही है।' (Meri twacha par khaaj ho rahi hai.) - My skin is itching. This is very similar to 'खुजली'.
Itching sensation: खुजली vs. खाज.
- जलन (Jalan)
- 'जलन' means burning sensation. While an itchy area might also feel like it's burning, 'जलन' is distinct from 'खुजली'. Itching is the desire to scratch, while burning is a hot, stinging sensation.
- Example: 'कटने के बाद हाथ में जलन हो रही है।' (Katne ke baad haath mein jalan ho rahi hai.) - After the cut, my hand is burning. This is different from itching.
Itching: खुजली. Burning: जलन.
- रैश (Rash)
- 'रैश' is an English loanword commonly used in Hindi to refer to a skin rash, which is a visible eruption or discoloration of the skin. A rash can *cause* 'खुजली', but it is not the itching itself.
- Example: 'मेरे चेहरे पर लाल रैश है और उसमें खुजली हो रही है।' (Mere chehre par laal rash hai aur usmein khujli ho rahi hai.) - I have a red rash on my face and it is itching.
Rash (visible condition): रैश. Itching (sensation): खुजली.
- सूजन (Soojan)
- 'सूजन' means swelling. Swelling can sometimes be associated with itching, but it is a different physical manifestation.
- Example: 'मच्छर के काटने से जगह पर सूजन आ गई है।' (Machhar ke kaatne se jagah par soojan aa gayi hai.) - Swelling has appeared on the spot due to the mosquito bite.
Swelling: सूजन. Itching: खुजली.
- Irritation (General)
- While 'खुजली' is a specific type of irritation, the general concept of irritation can be expressed with words like 'परेशानी' (pareshani - trouble, annoyance) or 'चिड़चिड़ाहट' (chidchidahat - irritation, restlessness). However, these are broader terms and not specific to the skin sensation of itching.
- Example: 'यह शोर मुझे चिड़चिड़ाहट दे रहा है।' (Yeh shor mujhe chidchidahat de raha hai.) - This noise is giving me irritation.
Itching: खुजली. General Annoyance: परेशानी.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The Sanskrit root 'khud' might be related to digging or scratching. The evolution of the word reflects a common human experience that has been described across languages for millennia.
Pronunciation Guide
- Not aspirating the 'kh' sound, making it sound like 'kujli'.
- Pronouncing the 'j' too softly, making it sound like 'sh'.
- Using an English 'l' sound instead of the dental 'l'.
Difficulty Rating
CEFR A2 level. The word 'खुजली' is common and appears in simple sentences. Understanding its context is straightforward.
A2. Learners can easily incorporate 'खुजली' into basic sentences to describe a common sensation.
A2. Pronunciation is relatively simple, and the word is frequently used in spoken Hindi.
A2. The word is common and usually pronounced clearly in context.
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Grammar to Know
Using 'को' (ko) with subjects experiencing sensations like itching.
मुझे (mujhe - to me) खुजली (khujli) हो रही है (ho rahi hai). - I am feeling itching.
Using 'से' (se) or 'की वजह से' (ki vajah se) / 'के कारण' (ke karan) to indicate the cause of itching.
मच्छर के काटने (machhar ke kaatne) से (se) खुजली (khujli) हो रही है (ho rahi hai). - Itching is happening due to mosquito bites.
Using 'में' (mein) or 'पर' (par) for location of itching.
मेरे हाथ (mere haath) में (mein) खुजली (khujli) है (hai). - There is itching in my hand. / मेरे पैर (mere pair) पर (par) खुजली (khujli) हो रही है (ho rahi hai). - Itching is happening on my leg.
The verb 'होना' (hona) is commonly used with 'खुजली' to express the sensation.
खुजली (khujli) हो रही है (ho rahi hai). - It is itching.
Adjectives modifying 'खुजली' must agree in gender (feminine).
तेज (tez) खुजली (khujli) - intense itching. (Not 'तेज खुजली' if 'तेज' were masculine).
Examples by Level
मुझे खुजली हो रही है।
I am feeling itchy.
हाथ में खुजली।
Itch on the hand.
यह खुजली है।
This is itching.
क्या तुम्हें खुजली है?
Do you have an itch?
खुजली बंद करो।
Stop scratching.
पैरों में खुजली।
Itching on the legs.
बहुत खुजली।
A lot of itching.
मेरी पीठ पर खुजली।
Itching on my back.
मच्छर के काटने से मुझे खुजली हो रही है।
I am feeling itchy due to mosquito bites.
Using 'से' (se) to indicate the cause.
मेरी त्वचा में बहुत खुजली है।
My skin has a lot of itching.
'में' (mein) is used to indicate location within the skin.
क्या यह एलर्जी की खुजली है?
Is this itching due to an allergy?
Using 'की' (ki) to show possession/relation (allergy's itching).
मुझे बांह पर खुजली महसूस हो रही है।
I am feeling itching on my arm.
'महसूस हो रही है' (mahsus ho rahi hai) - is being felt.
इस क्रीम से खुजली कम हो जाती है।
This cream reduces itching.
Using 'कम हो जाती है' (kam ho jati hai) - reduces.
रात में खुजली बढ़ जाती है।
Itching increases at night.
'बढ़ जाती है' (badh jati hai) - increases.
बच्चे को खुजली से आराम नहीं मिल रहा।
The child is not getting relief from itching.
'आराम नहीं मिल रहा' (aaram nahin mil raha) - not getting relief.
सूखी त्वचा से खुजली हो सकती है।
Dry skin can cause itching.
'हो सकती है' (ho sakti hai) - can cause.
एलर्जी के कारण मेरी त्वचा पर असहनीय खुजली हो रही है।
Due to the allergy, I am experiencing unbearable itching on my skin.
'असहनीय' (asahaniya) - unbearable.
पुराने कपड़ों को पहनने के बाद मुझे खुजली होने लगती है।
After wearing old clothes, I start to get itchy.
'लगती है' (lagti hai) - starts to.
डॉक्टर ने खुजली के लिए एक लोशन लिखा है।
The doctor has prescribed a lotion for the itching.
'लिखा है' (likha hai) - has written/prescribed.
यह खुजली मुझे रात भर सोने नहीं देती।
This itching does not let me sleep the whole night.
'सोने नहीं देती' (sone nahin deti) - does not let sleep.
खुजली वाली जगह को खरोंचना नहीं चाहिए।
One should not scratch the itchy area.
'चाहिए' (chahiye) - should; 'खरोंचना' (kharonchna) - to scratch.
कुछ कीड़े ऐसे होते हैं जिनके काटने पर तेज खुजली होती है।
There are some insects whose bites cause intense itching.
'तेज' (tez) - intense/sharp.
साफ-सफाई का ध्यान न रखने पर खुजली की समस्या हो सकती है।
If hygiene is not maintained, itching problems can arise.
'समस्या हो सकती है' (samasyā ho sakti hai) - problem can arise.
सर्दी के मौसम में त्वचा रूखी होने से खुजली बढ़ जाती है।
In the winter season, itching increases due to dry skin.
'रूखी होने से' (rookhi hone se) - due to becoming dry.
त्वचा विशेषज्ञ ने बताया कि यह खुजली किसी फंगल इन्फेक्शन का संकेत हो सकती है।
The dermatologist explained that this itching could be a sign of a fungal infection.
'त्वचा विशेषज्ञ' (tvacha visheshagya) - dermatologist; 'संकेत' (sanket) - sign.
बारिश के बाद पनपने वाले मच्छरों से होने वाली खुजली काफी कष्टदायक होती है।
The itching caused by mosquitoes that breed after the rain is quite troublesome.
'पनपने वाले' (panapne wale) - breeding/proliferating; 'कष्टदायक' (kashtadayak) - troublesome/painful.
खुजली को शांत करने के लिए ठंडे पानी से नहाना फायदेमंद होता है।
Taking a bath with cold water is beneficial to soothe the itching.
'शांत करने के लिए' (shant karne ke liye) - to soothe/calm; 'फायदेमंद' (faydemand) - beneficial.
कुछ लोगों को विशेष प्रकार के कपड़ों से एलर्जी होने पर खुजली की शिकायत रहती है।
Some people complain of itching when they are allergic to specific types of clothing.
'शिकायत रहती है' (shikayat rahti hai) - have a complaint.
खुजली का कारण पता लगाने के लिए विभिन्न परीक्षण किए जा सकते हैं।
Various tests can be conducted to determine the cause of the itching.
'पता लगाने के लिए' (pata lagane ke liye) - to find out/determine; 'परीक्षण' (parikshan) - tests.
मानसिक तनाव भी कभी-कभी त्वचा पर खुजली को बढ़ा सकता है।
Mental stress can also sometimes increase itching on the skin.
'मानसिक तनाव' (mansik tanav) - mental stress; 'बढ़ा सकता है' (badha sakta hai) - can increase.
खुजली वाले क्षेत्र को रगड़ने से स्थिति और खराब हो सकती है।
Rubbing the itchy area can worsen the condition.
'रगड़ने से' (ragadne se) - by rubbing; 'स्थिति और खराब हो सकती है' (sthiti aur kharab ho sakti hai) - the condition can worsen.
डॉक्टर ने खुजली से राहत के लिए स्टेरॉयड क्रीम लेने की सलाह दी।
The doctor advised taking a steroid cream for relief from itching.
'राहत के लिए' (rahat ke liye) - for relief; 'सलाह दी' (salah di) - advised.
खुजली की निरंतरता से व्यक्ति की दैनिक दिनचर्या और मानसिक शांति भंग हो सकती है।
The persistence of itching can disrupt a person's daily routine and mental peace.
'निरंतरता' (nirantarta) - persistence; 'मानसिक शांति भंग हो सकती है' (mansik shanti bhang ho sakti hai) - mental peace can be disturbed.
एलर्जिक डर्मेटाइटिस के मामलों में, खुजली एक प्रमुख लक्षण के रूप में प्रकट होती है।
In cases of allergic dermatitis, itching manifests as a primary symptom.
'एलर्जिक डर्मेटाइटिस' (allergic dermatitis) - allergic dermatitis; 'प्रमुख लक्षण' (pramukh lakshan) - primary symptom; 'प्रकट होती है' (prakat hoti hai) - manifests.
त्वचा की नमी बनाए रखने के उपाय खुजली को नियंत्रित करने में सहायक होते हैं।
Measures to maintain skin hydration are helpful in controlling itching.
'नमी बनाए रखने के उपाय' (nami banaye rakhne ke upay) - measures to maintain moisture; 'नियंत्रित करने में सहायक होते हैं' (niyantrit karne mein sahayak hote hain) - are helpful in controlling.
खुजली के अंतर्निहित कारणों का पता लगाने के लिए गहन चिकित्सा मूल्यांकन आवश्यक है।
A thorough medical evaluation is necessary to ascertain the underlying causes of itching.
'अंतर्निहित कारणों' (antarnihit karanon) - underlying causes; 'गहन चिकित्सा मूल्यांकन' (gahan chikitsa moolyankan) - thorough medical evaluation.
कुछ औषधियां खुजली को कम करने के बजाय बढ़ा सकती हैं, इसलिए सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए।
Some medications can exacerbate itching instead of reducing it, so caution should be exercised.
'कम करने के बजाय' (kam karne ke bajay) - instead of reducing; 'बढ़ा सकती हैं' (badha sakti hain) - can increase/exacerbate; 'सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए' (savdhani bartani chahiye) - caution should be exercised.
खुजली के प्रबंधन में सामयिक उपचारों के साथ-साथ जीवनशैली में बदलाव भी महत्वपूर्ण हैं।
In the management of itching, lifestyle changes are as important as topical treatments.
'प्रबंधन में' (prabandhan mein) - in the management; 'सामयिक उपचारों' (samayik upcharon) - topical treatments; 'जीवनशैली में बदलाव' (jeevanshailee mein badlav) - lifestyle changes.
अत्यधिक खुजलाने से त्वचा को द्वितीयक संक्रमण का खतरा बढ़ जाता है।
Excessive scratching increases the risk of secondary infections to the skin.
'अत्यधिक खुजलाने से' (atyadhik khujlane se) - by excessive scratching; 'द्वितीयक संक्रमण' (dwitiyak sankraman) - secondary infection; 'खतरा बढ़ जाता है' (khatra badh jata hai) - risk increases.
खुजली की समस्या को नजरअंदाज करना दीर्घकालिक त्वचा रोगों को जन्म दे सकता है।
Ignoring the problem of itching can lead to chronic skin diseases.
'नजरअंदाज करना' (nazarandaz karna) - to ignore; 'दीर्घकालिक त्वचा रोग' (deerghakalik tvacha rog) - chronic skin diseases; 'जन्म दे सकता है' (janm de sakta hai) - can give birth to/lead to.
खुजली की पैथोफिजियोलॉजी जटिल है, जिसमें न्यूरोनल और इम्यूनोलॉजिकल दोनों तंत्र शामिल होते हैं।
The pathophysiology of itching is complex, involving both neuronal and immunological mechanisms.
'पैथोफिजियोलॉजी' (pathophysiology) - pathophysiology; 'जटिल है' (jatil hai) - is complex; 'न्यूरोनल' (neuronal) - neuronal; 'इम्यूनोलॉजिकल तंत्र' (immunological tantra) - immunological mechanisms.
क्रोनीज (Chronic pruritus) के प्रबंधन के लिए एक बहुआयामी दृष्टिकोण की आवश्यकता होती है, जिसमें फार्माकोलॉजिकल और नॉन-फार्माकोलॉजिकल हस्तक्षेप शामिल हैं।
The management of chronic pruritus requires a multifaceted approach, incorporating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
'क्रोनीज' (chronic pruritus) - chronic pruritus; 'बहुआयामी दृष्टिकोण' (bahuayami drishtikon) - multifaceted approach; 'फार्माकोलॉजिकल' (pharmacological) - pharmacological; 'नॉन-फार्माकोलॉजिकल हस्तक्षेप' (non-pharmacological hastakshep) - non-pharmacological interventions.
खुजली के संवेदी अनुभव को समझना, इसके उपचार के लिए नवीन रणनीतियों को विकसित करने में महत्वपूर्ण है।
Understanding the sensory experience of itching is crucial for developing novel strategies for its treatment.
'संवेदी अनुभव' (samvedi anubhav) - sensory experience; 'नवीन रणनीतियों' (naveen rananitiyon) - novel strategies; 'विकसित करने में महत्वपूर्ण है' (viksit karne mein mahatvapurn hai) - is crucial for developing.
खुजली के न्यूरोट्रांसमीटर और न्यूरोमॉड्यूलेटर मार्गों का गहन शोध चल रहा है।
Extensive research is underway on the neurotransmitter and neuromodulator pathways of itching.
'न्यूरोट्रांसमीटर' (neurotransmitter) - neurotransmitter; 'न्यूरोमॉड्यूलेटर मार्ग' (neuromodulator marg) - neuromodulator pathways; 'गहन शोध चल रहा है' (gahan shodh chal raha hai) - extensive research is underway.
खुजली की परसिस्टेंट प्रकृति अक्सर साइकोजेनिक घटकों से जुड़ी होती है, जो इसके उपचार को और जटिल बनाती है।
The persistent nature of itching is often linked to psychogenic components, further complicating its treatment.
'परसिस्टेंट प्रकृति' (persistent prakriti) - persistent nature; 'साइकोजेनिक घटक' (psychogenic ghatak) - psychogenic components; 'जटिल बनाती है' (jatil banati hai) - makes complicated.
सूक्ष्मजीवों द्वारा उत्पादित टॉक्सिन्स त्वचा की प्रतिरक्षा प्रतिक्रिया को ट्रिगर कर सकते हैं, जिससे खुजली उत्पन्न होती है।
Toxins produced by microorganisms can trigger the skin's immune response, leading to the generation of itching.
'सूक्ष्मजीवों' (sukshmajeevon) - microorganisms; 'टॉक्सिन्स' (toxins) - toxins; 'प्रतिरक्षा प्रतिक्रिया' (pratiraksha pratikriya) - immune response; 'उत्पन्न होती है' (utpann hoti hai) - is generated/produced.
खुजली के मूल्यांकन में व्यक्तिपरक रिपोर्टों और वस्तुनिष्ठ नैदानिक निष्कर्षों का एकीकरण आवश्यक है।
The assessment of itching necessitates the integration of subjective reports and objective clinical findings.
'मूल्यांकन में' (moolyankan mein) - in the assessment; 'व्यक्तिपरक रिपोर्टों' (vyaktiparak reporton) - subjective reports; 'वस्तुनिष्ठ नैदानिक निष्कर्षों' (vastunishth naidanik nishkarshon) - objective clinical findings; 'एकीकरण आवश्यक है' (ekikaran avashyak hai) - integration is necessary.
लंबे समय तक खुजली से पीड़ित रोगियों में अक्सर नींद की कमी और अवसाद के लक्षण देखे जाते हैं।
Patients suffering from long-term itching often exhibit symptoms of sleep deprivation and depression.
'लंबे समय तक' (lambe samay tak) - for a long time; 'नींद की कमी' (neend ki kami) - sleep deprivation; 'अवसाद' (avsad) - depression.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— I am feeling itchy.
After being bitten by mosquitoes, I said, 'मुझे खुजली हो रही है।'
— It is itching a lot.
The dry weather made my skin feel like, 'बहुत खुजली हो रही है।'
— Why is it itching?
If you suddenly feel itchy, you might ask, 'खुजली क्यों हो रही है?'
Often Confused With
'खुजली' (itching) is the sensation that makes you want to scratch, while 'जलन' (burning) is a hot, stinging sensation. They can sometimes occur together but are distinct.
'खाज' is a very close synonym for 'खुजली' and often used interchangeably. However, 'खाज' can sometimes refer to the rash itself, whereas 'खुजली' is strictly the sensation.
'रैश' is the visible skin condition (a rash), which can *cause* 'खुजली', but it is not the itching sensation itself.
Idioms & Expressions
— To itch (literally 'to do itching'), often used informally to mean to scratch or to be bothered by something insignificant.
छोटी-छोटी बातों पर खुजली मत करो। (Chhoti-chhoti baaton par khujli mat karo.) - Don't get bothered by small things (literally: don't itch over small things).
Informal— To create a fuss or a commotion over something minor.
उसने छोटी सी बात पर खुजली मचा दी। (Usne chhoti si baat par khujli macha di.) - She created a fuss over a small matter.
Informal— A person who is restless, fidgety, or easily annoyed; someone who can't sit still.
वह एक खुजली वाला आदमी है, कभी एक जगह टिकता नहीं। (Vah ek khujli wala aadmi hai, kabhi ek jagah tikta nahin.) - He is a fidgety person, never stays in one place.
Informal— To scratch an itch; metaphorically, to satisfy a craving or desire.
उसने अपनी पढ़ने की खुजली मिटाई। (Usne apni padhne ki khujli mitai.) - He satisfied his craving to read.
Informal— To be intensely bothered or annoyed by something.
उसे यह बात बहुत परेशान कर रही है, जैसे खुजली का कीड़ा काट गया हो। (Use yeh baat bahut pareshan kar rahi hai, jaise khujli ka keeda kaat gaya ho.) - This matter is bothering him a lot, as if an itching bug has bitten him.
Informal— To become obsessed with something or to develop a persistent habit that is hard to break.
उसे तो बस बातें करने का खुजली का रोग लगा है। (Use toh bas baatein karne ka khujli ka rog laga hai.) - He just has a persistent habit of talking (literally: has caught the itching disease of talking).
Informal— To be influenced by something negative or to start behaving badly because of external influence.
नए दोस्तों की खुजली की हवा लग गई है इसे। (Naye doston ki khujli ki hawa lag gayi hai ise.) - He has been influenced by his new friends (literally: the wind of itching from new friends has touched him).
Informal— To scratch an itch; metaphorically, to resolve a problem or get rid of a nuisance.
यह काम करके मेरी खुजली दूर हो गई। (Yeh kaam karke meri khujli door ho gayi.) - By doing this work, my nagging issue was resolved.
Informal— To scratch one's head when itching, implying confusion or a lack of understanding.
समस्या इतनी जटिल थी कि सब खुजली में सिर खुजला रहे थे। (Samasya itni jatil thi ki sab khujli mein sir khujla rahe the.) - The problem was so complex that everyone was scratching their heads in confusion.
Informal— No cure for itching; used metaphorically to describe an unfixable problem or an unchangeable trait.
उसकी आलस का कोई इलाज नहीं, जैसे खुजली का इलाज नहीं। (Uski aalas ka koi ilaaj nahin, jaise khujli ka ilaaj nahin.) - There is no cure for his laziness, just like there's no cure for itching.
InformalEasily Confused
Both words refer to the sensation of itching and are often used interchangeably in casual speech.
'खुजली' specifically denotes the uncomfortable sensation that leads to scratching. 'खाज' can sometimes refer to the visible rash or irritation on the skin itself, in addition to the sensation of itching. Think of 'खुजली' as the feeling and 'खाज' as potentially the feeling or the condition causing it.
मेरी बांह पर खुजली हो रही है। (Meri baanh par khujli ho rahi hai.) - I have itching on my arm. (Focus on sensation) मेरी बांह पर खाज हो गई है। (Meri baanh par khaaj ho gayi hai.) - I have developed an itch/rash on my arm. (Could be sensation or rash)
Both itching and burning are types of uncomfortable skin sensations that can be bothersome.
'खुजली' is the urge to scratch. 'जलन' is a hot, stinging, or burning feeling. You might feel both in an injured area, but they are distinct sensations. For example, a cut might burn, while a mosquito bite might itch.
घाव में जलन हो रही है, लेकिन मच्छर के काटने वाली जगह पर खुजली है। (Ghav mein jalan ho rahi hai, lekin machhar ke kaatne wali jagah par khujli hai.) - The wound is burning, but the mosquito bite area is itching.
Itching ('खुजली') is often a symptom of a rash ('रैश'). People commonly experience them together.
'रैश' is the visible physical manifestation on the skin – a patch of redness, bumps, or discoloration. 'खुजली' is the *sensation* you feel on that skin, which prompts you to scratch. You can have a rash without itching, and you can feel itchy without a visible rash.
मुझे त्वचा पर एक लाल रैश है और उसमें बहुत खुजली हो रही है। (Mujhe twacha par ek laal rash hai aur usmein bahut khujli ho rahi hai.) - I have a red rash on my skin and it is itching a lot.
'खुजली' is the sensation, and 'खुजलाना' is the action directly related to it.
'खुजली' is a noun referring to the *sensation* of itching. 'खुजलाना' is a verb meaning 'to scratch'. You feel 'खुजली' and you perform the action of 'खुजलाना'.
खुजली (khujli) होने पर मैं खुजलाता (khujlata) हूँ। (Khujli hone par main khujlata hoon.) - When I have an itch, I scratch.
'खुजलीदार' is an adjective derived from 'खुजली'.
'खुजली' is the noun for the sensation of itching. 'खुजलीदार' is an adjective meaning 'itchy' or 'causing itching'. Something that is 'खुजलीदार' causes 'खुजली'.
यह पौधा खुजलीदार है, इसे मत छुओ। (Yeh paudha khujlidar hai, ise mat chhuo.) - This plant is itchy/causes itching, don't touch it.
Sentence Patterns
[Subject] को खुजली।
मुझे खुजली।
[Location] में खुजली।
हाथ में खुजली।
[Subject] को [Location] में खुजली हो रही है।
मुझे बांह में खुजली हो रही है।
[Cause] से खुजली हो रही है।
मच्छर के काटने से खुजली हो रही है।
बहुत खुजली है।
मेरी पीठ पर बहुत खुजली है।
यह खुजली [Verb Phrase] नहीं देती।
यह खुजली मुझे सोने नहीं देती।
[Subject] को [Cause] की वजह से खुजली हो रही है।
मुझे एलर्जी की वजह से खुजली हो रही है।
खुजली को [Verb] करना मुश्किल है।
खुजली को रोकना मुश्किल है।
Word Family
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How to Use It
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Using 'खुजली' as a verb.
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Using 'खुजली होना' or 'खुजली हो रही है'.
Learners might try to say 'मैं खुजली करता हूँ' (I itch). However, 'खुजली' is a noun. The correct way to express the sensation is 'मुझे खुजली हो रही है' (I am feeling itching) or the action is 'मैं खुजलाता हूँ' (I scratch).
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Confusing the cause with the sensation.
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Using 'से' or 'की वजह से' to link the cause to the itching.
Instead of saying 'मच्छर खुजली' (mosquito itching), it should be 'मच्छर के काटने से खुजली' (itching from mosquito bite) or 'मच्छर की वजह से खुजली' (itching due to mosquito).
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Using the plural form 'खुजलियाँ' incorrectly.
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Using the singular 'खुजली' for the sensation.
While 'खुजलियाँ' exists, it's rarely used in everyday speech for the sensation. The singular 'खुजली' is standard for any instance of itching. Using the plural might sound unnatural.
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Confusing 'खुजली' with 'जलन' (burning).
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Differentiating between the sensation of itching and burning.
Both are uncomfortable, but 'खुजली' is the urge to scratch, while 'जलन' is a hot, stinging feeling. Ensure you use the correct word for the specific sensation.
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Overusing 'खाज' when 'खुजली' is more precise.
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Using 'खुजली' for the sensation and 'खाज' cautiously, or when referring to a rash.
While 'खाज' is a synonym, 'खुजली' is more consistently used for the sensation itself. Using 'खुजली' ensures clarity when describing the feeling of wanting to scratch.
Tips
Aspirated 'Kh'
Remember to aspirate the 'kh' sound in 'खुजली' (khujli). It should have a puff of air, similar to the 'c' in 'car' but with more breath. Practice saying 'kh-kh-kh' before adding the vowels.
Sensation vs. Cause
Focus on 'खुजली' as the *sensation* of itching. When you want to talk about what caused it, use phrases like 'से' (se) or 'की वजह से' (ki vajah se) after the cause. For example, 'मच्छर के काटने से खुजली' (itching from mosquito bite).
Link to Scratching
Mentally link the word 'खुजली' to the physical act of scratching. Imagine the feeling that makes you want to scratch, and that feeling is 'खुजली'.
Common Verb: 'होना'
The most common way to express itching is using the verb 'होना' (hona). You'll frequently hear 'खुजली हो रही है' (khujli ho rahi hai - itching is happening) or 'खुजली है' (khujli hai - there is itching).
Everyday Relevance
This is a very common word. You'll hear it in daily life, from casual chats to doctor's visits. Understanding it is key to everyday Hindi communication.
Similar Words
Be aware of 'खाज' (khaaj), which is a close synonym. While often interchangeable, 'खुजली' is more specific to the sensation, making it a safer choice for learners.
Use it in Sentences
Try to create your own sentences describing different types of itching. For example, 'मेरी टांगों में खुजली हो रही है।' (My legs are itching.)
Open Discussion
It's normal to talk about 'खुजली' openly in Hindi-speaking cultures. Don't feel shy to mention it if you experience it.
Singular Focus
While theoretically plural, 'खुजली' is almost always used in the singular form to refer to the sensation. Avoid trying to make it plural unless absolutely necessary for specific contexts.
Beyond the Literal
Learn idiomatic uses like 'खुजली मचाना' (to create a fuss) to understand deeper cultural nuances, but stick to the literal meaning for basic communication.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'COACH' (khuj-li) telling you to scratch an itch on your leg. The 'COACH' sound reminds you of 'khujli'.
Visual Association
Picture a mosquito biting your arm, causing you to furiously scratch it. The visual of scratching is directly linked to the feeling of 'खुजली'.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to describe three different situations where you might feel 'खुजली' and write a short sentence in Hindi for each. For example, 'मच्छर के काटने से खुजली होती है।' (Mosquito bites cause itching.)
Word Origin
The word 'खुजली' is of Indo-Aryan origin, derived from Sanskrit. It is related to words in other Indo-Aryan languages that denote itching or scratching.
Original meaning: The root likely relates to the act of scratching or an irritating sensation.
Indo-AryanCultural Context
The term 'खुजली' itself is not sensitive. However, discussing persistent or severe itching might be done with more privacy, especially if it's related to a medical condition.
In English-speaking cultures, 'itching' is the direct equivalent. The social context might vary, but the sensation and the word are universally understood.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Describing physical discomfort after outdoor activities.
- मच्छर काट लिया। (Machhar kaat liya.) - Mosquito bit me.
- बहुत खुजली हो रही है। (Bahut khujli ho rahi hai.) - It's itching a lot.
- घास से खुजली हुई। (Ghaas se khujli hui.) - Got itchy from the grass.
Talking about skin conditions or allergies.
- मेरी त्वचा रूखी है। (Meri twacha rookhi hai.) - My skin is dry.
- मुझे एलर्जी है। (Mujhe allergy hai.) - I have an allergy.
- यह रैश खुजली कर रहा है। (Yeh rash khujli kar raha hai.) - This rash is itching.
Visiting a doctor or pharmacist.
- मुझे खुजली की दवा चाहिए। (Mujhe khujli ki dava chahiye.) - I need medicine for itching.
- डॉक्टर, खुजली क्यों हो रही है? (Doctor, khujli kyon ho rahi hai?) - Doctor, why is it itching?
- खुजली से आराम चाहिए। (Khujli se aaram chahiye.) - I need relief from itching.
Describing sensations during hot or humid weather.
- गर्मी से खुजली। (Garmi se khujli.) - Itching from heat.
- पसीना आ रहा है। (Paseena aa raha hai.) - I am sweating.
- कपड़े चिपचिपे लग रहे हैं। (Kapde chipchipe lag rahe hain.) - Clothes feel sticky.
Complaining about minor irritations.
- यह बहुत परेशान कर रहा है। (Yeh bahut pareshan kar raha hai.) - This is very annoying.
- खुजली बर्दाश्त नहीं हो रही। (Khujli bardasht nahin ho rahi.) - Can't tolerate the itching.
- सोने नहीं दे रही। (Sone nahin de rahi.) - It's not letting me sleep.
Conversation Starters
"आज मौसम बहुत गर्म है, क्या आपको भी खुजली हो रही है?"
"हाल ही में मुझे मच्छर बहुत काट रहे हैं, खुजली से परेशान हूँ।"
"क्या आपने कोई नया क्रीम इस्तेमाल किया है जो खुजली को कम करे?"
"बच्चों को खेलते समय अक्सर खुजली हो जाती है, क्या आपके बच्चे के साथ भी ऐसा होता है?"
"मेरी त्वचा बहुत रूखी हो गई है, खुजली से बचने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए?"
Journal Prompts
आज आपको शरीर के किस हिस्से में खुजली महसूस हुई और उसका क्या कारण हो सकता है?
ऐसी कोई स्थिति याद करें जब आपको बहुत तेज खुजली हुई हो और आपने उसे कैसे संभाला।
खुजली से राहत पाने के लिए आप किन घरेलू उपायों या दवाओं का इस्तेमाल करते हैं?
खुजली के बारे में सोचने से आपको कैसा महसूस होता है? क्या यह सिर्फ शारीरिक है या भावनात्मक भी?
क्या आपने कभी खुजली को किसी मुहावरे या कहावत में सुना है? उसका क्या मतलब था?
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThe most common meaning of 'खुजली' is the sensation of itching, the uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch. It's a very direct and universally understood term for this physical discomfort.
Primarily, 'खुजली' refers to skin itching. However, in informal or idiomatic usage, it can metaphorically refer to being bothered or restless about something, like 'खुजली मचाना' (to create a fuss) or 'खुजली करना' (to be bothered). But its core meaning is skin-related.
No, 'खुजली' itself is not a serious condition; it's a symptom or sensation. While persistent or severe itching can indicate an underlying medical issue that needs attention, the word 'खुजली' simply describes the feeling.
You would say 'मुझे खुजली हो रही है' (Mujhe khujli ho rahi hai) or simply 'मुझे खुजली है' (Mujhe khujli hai). You can also specify the location, like 'मेरे हाथ में खुजली हो रही है' (Mere haath mein khujli ho rahi hai) - I am feeling itching on my hand.
'खुजली' is the direct word for the sensation of itching. 'खाज' is very similar and often used interchangeably, but it can sometimes refer to the rash itself, whereas 'खुजली' is more strictly the feeling. For learners, using 'खुजली' for the sensation is generally safe.
You use 'खुजली' whenever you want to describe the feeling of wanting to scratch your skin. For example, 'मच्छर के काटने से खुजली हो रही है।' (Mosquito bites are causing itching.) or 'मेरी त्वचा में बहुत खुजली है।' (My skin has a lot of itching.)
While 'खुजली' is a noun, the verb 'खुजलाना' (khujlana) means 'to scratch'. To express the sensation of itching, we use phrases like 'खुजली होना' (khujli hona - to have itching) or 'खुजली हो रही है' (khujli ho rahi hai - itching is happening).
You can use phrases like '[Cause] से खुजली हो रही है' (se khujli ho rahi hai - itching is happening due to [Cause]) or '[Cause] की वजह से खुजली है' (ki vajah se khujli hai - there is itching because of [Cause]). For example, 'सूखी त्वचा से खुजली हो रही है।' (Itching is happening due to dry skin.)
Common causes include insect bites (like mosquitoes), dry skin, allergic reactions to food or plants, new soaps or detergents, and certain skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
Yes, 'खुजली' is a neutral and commonly used word. It's perfectly acceptable to use in everyday conversations, including with doctors, family, and friends.
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Summary
'खुजली' (khujli) is the fundamental Hindi word for the sensation of itching, the urge to scratch. It's a universally understood discomfort, frequently discussed in daily life, and crucial for describing minor skin irritations.
- Khujli is the Hindi word for itching, the feeling that makes you want to scratch.
- It's a common sensation caused by insect bites, dry skin, or allergies.
- You'll hear it in everyday conversations, from family chats to doctor visits.
- Focus on 'khujli' as the sensation, not the cause of the itch.
Aspirated 'Kh'
Remember to aspirate the 'kh' sound in 'खुजली' (khujli). It should have a puff of air, similar to the 'c' in 'car' but with more breath. Practice saying 'kh-kh-kh' before adding the vowels.
Sensation vs. Cause
Focus on 'खुजली' as the *sensation* of itching. When you want to talk about what caused it, use phrases like 'से' (se) or 'की वजह से' (ki vajah se) after the cause. For example, 'मच्छर के काटने से खुजली' (itching from mosquito bite).
Link to Scratching
Mentally link the word 'खुजली' to the physical act of scratching. Imagine the feeling that makes you want to scratch, and that feeling is 'खुजली'.
Common Verb: 'होना'
The most common way to express itching is using the verb 'होना' (hona). You'll frequently hear 'खुजली हो रही है' (khujli ho rahi hai - itching is happening) or 'खुजली है' (khujli hai - there is itching).
Example
मुझे त्वचा पर खुजली हो रही है।
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