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खिन्न होना

B1 verb 6 min read

खिन्न होना

khinn hona

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Explanation खिन्न होना in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'khinn hona' often. Just know that it means 'very sad' or 'upset'. If you see it, think of it as a fancy version of 'udaas' (sad). You might hear it in very formal stories. For now, focus on 'Main dukhi hoon' (I am sad), but remember that 'khinn' is a word you will learn later for deeper feelings. It is like when you are not just sad, but also a little tired of being sad.

At the A2 level, you can start to recognize 'khinn hona' as a compound verb. The word 'khinn' is the feeling, and 'hona' is the action of being that way. You might use it if you want to tell your teacher you are disappointed with your marks in a polite way. Instead of saying 'I am angry', saying 'Main khinn hoon' sounds more mature and controlled. It shows you are learning more complex Hindi words beyond the basics.

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'khinn hona' in writing and formal speech. You understand that this word implies a state of being dejected or out of sorts. You can use it to describe characters in a book or to explain your feelings about a difficult situation at work. You know the grammar: 'Main uski harkaaton se khinn hoon' (I am dejected by his actions). You are beginning to see the difference between simple sadness and this specific type of mental weariness.

At the B2 level, you use 'khinn hona' to add flavor and precision to your Hindi. You understand its literary weight and can use it to discuss social issues or psychological states. You are comfortable with its causative form 'khinn karna' and can use it in various tenses. You also recognize it in newspapers and editorials, understanding that the writer is expressing a deep sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction with the subject matter.

At the C1 level, 'khinn hona' is a natural part of your high-level vocabulary. You use it to distinguish between different shades of melancholy and irritation. You might use it in a debate to describe the public mood or in a literary analysis to discuss a protagonist's 'khinnata' (dejection). You understand the Sanskrit roots and how they influence the word's current usage. You can use it fluently in complex sentence structures without thinking about the grammar.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command over 'khinn hona'. You can play with its nuances, using it ironically or with deep poetic intent. You understand its relationship with other high-level terms like 'glani', 'vyatha', and 'vairagya'. You can appreciate why an author chose 'khinn' over 'udaas' in a specific sentence and can replicate that level of precision in your own creative or academic writing. It is no longer just a vocabulary word; it is a tool for expressing precise human emotions.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

खिन्न होना in 30 Seconds

Khinn hona means to be dejected or disappointed.
It is a formal word used in literature and news.
It often implies a mix of sadness and mental fatigue.
The grammar follows the pattern: Subject + [Reason] se + Khinn hona.

The Hindi verb खिन्न होना (Khinn Hona) is a sophisticated way to express a state of being dejected, out of sorts, or mildly annoyed by a situation. While common words like 'dukh' (sadness) or 'udaas' (unhappy) cover general feelings, 'khinn' specifically targets a nuanced intersection of disappointment and mental weariness. It is a word often found in literature, formal journalism, and the speech of educated native speakers who wish to convey a specific type of emotional fatigue. When someone is 'khinn', they aren't just crying; they are mentally perturbed and perhaps a bit frustrated by a recurring problem or a disappointing outcome.

Emotional Nuance: Khinn hona describes a heavy heart coupled with a sense of being 'fed up'. It is the feeling you get when a project fails for the third time or when someone repeatedly ignores your advice.
Formal Register: This word is significantly more formal than 'dukhi hona'. You would use it in a resignation letter, a literary critique, or a serious discussion about social issues, rather than in casual playground talk.

बार-बार की असफलताओं से उनका मन खिन्न हो गया है। (His mind has become dejected due to repeated failures.)

Understanding 'khinn hona' requires looking at the Sanskrit root 'khid', which means to strike or to press down. Thus, being 'khinn' is literally feeling 'pressed down' by circumstances. It is not an explosive emotion like anger (gussa), but a quiet, internal heavy feeling. In modern Hindi, it is frequently used in the context of political or social commentary where a leader might be 'khinn' with the state of affairs.

शिक्षक छात्रों के व्यवहार से खिन्न होकर कक्षा से चले गए। (The teacher, becoming annoyed/dejected by the students' behavior, left the class.)

In a social context, if you describe yourself as 'khinn', people will take your grievance more seriously than if you simply say you are 'perishaan' (worried). It suggests a level of intellectual disappointment. It is the emotion of a philosopher looking at a chaotic world or a parent looking at a messy room for the tenth time that day.

Contextual Usage: Commonly paired with 'man' (mind/soul), as in 'man khinn hona'. This emphasizes that the dejection is deep-seated and internal.

The structure for using खिन्न होना usually follows the pattern: [Subject] + [Reason/Cause] + [से/पर (from/at)] + [खिन्न होना]. It is an intransitive compound verb. Because it describes a state of mind, it often interacts with the postposition 'se' to indicate the source of the dejection.

Tense Variations: Past: वह खिन्न हुआ (He became dejected). Present: वह खिन्न होता है (He becomes dejected). Future: वह खिन्न होगा (He will be dejected).

तुम्हारी बातों से मैं खिन्न हो गया हूँ। (I have become dejected/annoyed by your words.)

One of the most important aspects of using this verb is understanding its agreement. Since 'hona' is the verbal part, it must agree with the subject in gender and number. If the subject is 'Main' (male), it's 'Khinn hota hoon'. If female, 'Khinn hoti hoon'. If plural, 'Khinn hote hain'. The word 'khinn' itself remains unchanged as it is an adjective acting as a complement.

वे भ्रष्टाचार को देखकर खिन्न होते हैं। (They become dejected seeing the corruption.)

You can also use the causative form 'khinn karna' (to make someone dejected), though it is less common than the reflexive 'khinn hona'. In most cases, native speakers prefer to say that something 'made the mind dejected' (man ko khinn kar diya). This adds a layer of poetic depth to the sentence.

Grammar Tip: When using 'khinn hona' with 'man' (mind), the verb 'hona' agrees with 'man' (masculine singular). Example: 'Mera man khinn ho gaya' (My mind became dejected).

In contemporary urban India, you might not hear 'khinn hona' in a noisy market or a Bollywood action movie. However, it is a staple of Hindi literature (Sahitya), news broadcasts, and high-level political discourse. If you are reading a novel by Premchand or a modern editorial in 'Dainik Bhaskar', you will encounter this word frequently to describe the internal state of a protagonist or a public figure.

समाचार: मंत्री जी जनता की उदासीनता से खिन्न दिखे। (News: The minister appeared dejected by the public's indifference.)

It is also very common in 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) circles. In academic settings, a professor might use it to describe a character's motivation. For instance, 'The protagonist is khinn because of the societal constraints'. It carries a weight of intellectual suffering that 'udaas' lacks. It's the difference between saying 'I'm sad' and 'I am despondent'.

Media Usage: Radio plays and podcasts focusing on psychological themes often use 'khinn' to describe the atmosphere or a character's mood.

In spiritual or philosophical discourses (Satsangs), 'khinn' is used to describe the state of a person who has realized the futility of worldly pleasures but hasn't yet found spiritual peace. It is that 'middle state' of being weary of the world.

The most common mistake learners make is treating खिन्न होना as a direct synonym for 'angry' (Gussa hona). While 'khinn' can include a hint of irritation, it is primarily a passive, internal emotion. If you are screaming at someone, you are not 'khinn'; you are 'krodhit' (angry). 'Khinn' is what you feel after the screaming is over and you feel drained and disappointed.

Mistake 1: Wrong Postposition: Avoid saying 'Main tumko khinn hoon'. The correct form is 'Main tumse (from you) khinn hoon' or 'Main tumhari baat par (at your word) khinn hoon'.

Incorrect: वह बहुत खिन्न गुस्सा है। (He is very dejected angry.) Correct: वह बहुत खिन्न है।

Another mistake is using it for trivial things. You wouldn't usually be 'khinn' because you dropped an ice cream cone; that's just 'afsos' (regret) or 'dukh'. 'Khinn' is reserved for more significant, often repeated, let-downs. It's a heavy word, so using it for small things can sound sarcastic or overly formal.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for emotions. Understanding where खिन्न होना fits helps you choose the right word for the right situation. Here are some comparisons:

Khinn vs. Udaas: Udaas is general sadness. Khinn is sadness mixed with mental exhaustion or disappointment. You are 'udaas' when a friend leaves; you are 'khinn' when a friend lets you down again.
Khinn vs. Vyakul: Vyakul means restless or anxious. Khinn is more stagnant and heavy. Vyakul is high energy; Khinn is low energy.

Alternative: ग््लानि होना (Glani hona) - This refers specifically to dejection caused by self-reproach or guilt.

If you want a more common, everyday word, use 'Chidna' (to be irritated) or 'Dukhi hona' (to be sad). If you want to sound poetic, you might use 'Vyathit hona' (to be pained). 'Khinn' sits right in the middle of these—not as common as 'dukhi', but not as archaic as 'vyathit'.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The root 'khid' in Sanskrit is the same root that gives us the word 'khed' (regret) in Hindi. Both words involve a sense of mental pressing or pain.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /kʰɪnː hoː.nɑː/

US /kʰɪnː hoʊ.nɑː/

Stress is on the first syllable of 'khinn' and the first syllable of 'hona'.

Rhymes With

Binn (बिन्न) Chinn (छिन्न) Bhinn (भिन्न) Ginn (गिन्न) Tinn (तिन्न) Pinn (पिन्न) Rinn (रिण/रिन्न) Sinn (सिन्न)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k'. It must be aspirated.
Making the 'n' short. It is a double 'n'.
Confusing 'khinn' with 'kheen' (not a word).
Misplacing the stress on 'na' in 'hona'.
Failing to pronounce the 'h' in 'hona' clearly.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Common in books, needs some effort to recognize.

Writing 4/5

Requires understanding of compound verb structures.

Speaking 4/5

Sounds very formal; use with caution in casual talk.

Listening 3/5

Easy to hear, but nuance might be missed.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

होना (Hona) उदासी (Udasi) मन (Man) दुख (Dukh) से (Se)

Learn Next

व्यथित (Vyathit) ग्लानी (Glani) विषाद (Vishad) निराशा (Nirasha) कुंठा (Kuntha)

Advanced

विरक्ति (Virakti) शून्यवाद (Shunyavad) वैराग्य (Vairagya) उद्वेग (Udveg) संताप (Santap)

Grammar to Know

Compound Verbs with 'Hona'

खुश होना, दुखी होना, खिन्न होना।

Postposition 'Se' for Cause

बीमारी से खिन्न (Dejected by illness).

Subject-Verb Agreement

वह (M) खिन्न है vs. वे (Pl) खिन्न हैं।

Adjective as Complement

In 'वह खिन्न है', 'khinn' describes the state of 'vah'.

Intransitive Nature

'Khinn hona' does not take a direct object.

Examples by Level

वह खिन्न है।

He is dejected.

Simple Subject + Adjective + Verb.

मैं खिन्न नहीं हूँ।

I am not dejected.

Negative sentence with 'nahin'.

क्या आप खिन्न हैं?

Are you dejected?

Interrogative sentence.

बच्चा खिन्न हो गया।

The child became dejected.

Past tense 'ho gaya'.

राम खिन्न था।

Ram was dejected.

Past tense with 'tha'.

वे खिन्न क्यों हैं?

Why are they dejected?

Question word 'kyon'.

सीता खिन्न होती है।

Sita becomes dejected.

Present habitual tense.

आज सब खिन्न हैं।

Everyone is dejected today.

Adverb 'aaj' (today).

वह अपनी हार से खिन्न है।

He is dejected by his defeat.

Use of 'se' for the cause.

माँ मेरी बातों से खिन्न हो गईं।

Mother became dejected by my words.

Honorific plural 'ho gayin'.

बारिश न होने से किसान खिन्न हैं।

Farmers are dejected due to lack of rain.

Compound cause 'na hone se'.

क्या तुम मुझसे खिन्न हो?

Are you dejected with me?

Pronoun 'mujhse'.

वह खिन्न होकर बैठ गया।

He sat down, having become dejected.

Absolutive 'hokar'.

शोर से मेरा मन खिन्न हो जाता है।

My mind becomes dejected by the noise.

Subject 'man' (mind).

वे लोग खिन्न नहीं होंगे।

Those people will not be dejected.

Future negative.

रीता खिन्न क्यों हो रही है?

Why is Rita becoming dejected?

Present continuous.

उसकी असफलता ने उसे खिन्न कर दिया।

His failure made him dejected.

Causative 'khinn kar diya'.

समाज की स्थिति देखकर वे खिन्न हो जाते हैं।

They become dejected seeing the state of society.

Participle 'dekhkar'.

मैं तुम्हारी इस आदत से काफी खिन्न हूँ।

I am quite dejected by this habit of yours.

Adverb 'kaafi' (quite).

खिन्न होना किसी समस्या का समाधान नहीं है।

Being dejected is not a solution to any problem.

Gerundial use of 'khinn hona'.

वह अक्सर खिन्न मन से काम करता है।

He often works with a dejected mind.

Adjectival use 'khinn man'.

क्या आप इस फैसले से खिन्न हैं?

Are you dejected by this decision?

Formal question.

वह खिन्न अवस्था में घर लौटा।

He returned home in a dejected state.

Noun 'avastha' (state).

हमें खिन्न होने के बजाय प्रयास करना चाहिए।

We should try instead of being dejected.

Compound postposition 'ke bajay'.

राजनीतिक भ्रष्टाचार को देखकर बुद्धिजीवी खिन्न हैं।

Intellectuals are dejected seeing political corruption.

Specific subject 'buddhijivi'.

उसके व्यवहार में एक प्रकार की खिन्नता थी।

There was a kind of dejection in his behavior.

Abstract noun 'khinnata'.

बार-बार के अपमान से वह खिन्न हो उठी।

She became dejected due to repeated insults.

Compound verb 'ho uthi'.

लेखक ने समाज की बुराइयों पर खिन्नता प्रकट की है।

The author has expressed dejection over the evils of society.

Verb phrase 'khinnata prakat karna'.

वह संसार की नश्वरता को देखकर खिन्न हो गया।

He became dejected seeing the transience of the world.

Philosophical context.

इतनी मेहनत के बाद भी फल न मिलने पर कोई भी खिन्न हो सकता है।

Anyone can become dejected if they don't get results after so much hard work.

Modal 'ho sakta hai'.

उसका खिन्न स्वर उसकी निराशा को दर्शा रहा था।

His dejected voice was reflecting his disappointment.

Adjective 'khinn svar'.

वे अपने पुत्र के भविष्य को लेकर खिन्न रहते हैं।

They remain dejected regarding their son's future.

Continuative aspect 'khinn rahte hain'.

आधुनिक जीवन की यांत्रिकता से मनुष्य का मन खिन्न हो चला है।

The human mind has become dejected by the mechanical nature of modern life.

Advanced compound 'ho chala hai'.

उसकी बातों में छिपी खिन्नता को पहचानना कठिन नहीं था।

It wasn't hard to recognize the dejection hidden in his words.

Passive construction.

वह व्यवस्था की विसंगतियों से खिन्न होकर एकांत में चला गया।

Becoming dejected by the anomalies of the system, he went into solitude.

Complex sentence structure.

क्या यह खिन्नता केवल क्षणिक है या इसका कोई गहरा कारण है?

Is this dejection merely fleeting, or is there a deeper reason?

Abstract questioning.

उसकी खिन्नता का मूल कारण उसकी अपनी अपेक्षाएँ थीं।

The root cause of his dejection was his own expectations.

Possessive construction.

कवि ने अपनी कविताओं में युग की खिन्नता को स्वर दिया है।

The poet has given voice to the dejection of the era in his poems.

Metaphorical usage.

वह अपने अतीत की स्मृतियों से खिन्न होकर वर्तमान को भूल बैठा।

Becoming dejected by the memories of his past, he forgot the present.

Compound verb 'bhul baitha'.

न्याय में देरी से पीड़ित पक्ष का खिन्न होना स्वाभाविक है।

It is natural for the aggrieved party to be dejected by the delay in justice.

Infinitive as subject.

अस्तित्व के प्रति उसकी खिन्नता उसे शून्यवाद की ओर ले गई।

His dejection towards existence led him towards nihilism.

Philosophical terminology.

उसका व्यक्तित्व इतना गंभीर था कि उसकी मुस्कान में भी एक खिन्नता झलकती थी।

His personality was so serious that even in his smile, a hint of dejection was visible.

Nuanced description.

सांस्कृतिक पतन की इस बेला में संवेदनशील मन का खिन्न होना अनिवार्य है।

In this era of cultural decline, it is inevitable for a sensitive mind to be dejected.

High-register vocabulary.

वह अपनी आत्मा की गहराई में एक अनाम खिन्नता को संजोए हुए था।

He was harboring an anonymous dejection in the depths of his soul.

Poetic 'sanjoye hue tha'.

इस खिन्नता का निवारण केवल आत्म-साक्षात्कार में ही संभव है।

The remedy for this dejection is possible only in self-realization.

Spiritual context.

उसकी लेखनी से टपकती खिन्नता ने पाठकों के हृदय को झकझोर दिया।

The dejection dripping from his pen shook the hearts of the readers.

Personification of 'lekhni'.

वह विरक्ति और खिन्नता के उस बिंदु पर था जहाँ शब्द भी अर्थ खो देते हैं।

He was at that point of detachment and dejection where even words lose meaning.

Complex relative clause.

क्या समाज की यह सामूहिक खिन्नता किसी बड़े परिवर्तन का संकेत है?

Is this collective dejection of society a sign of some major change?

Sociological inquiry.

Synonyms

उदास होना दुखी होना व्यथित होना ग्लानि होना विमनस्क होना मर्माहत होना चिड़चिड़ा होना निराश होना

Antonyms

प्रसन्न होना हर्षित होना प्रफुल्लित होना आनंदित होना

Common Collocations

मन खिन्न होना

व्यवहार से खिन्न

अत्यंत खिन्न

खिन्न स्वर

खिन्न मुद्रा

परिस्थितियों से खिन्न

खिन्न हृदय

खिन्न होकर

काफी खिन्न

अकारण खिन्न

Common Phrases

खिन्न मन

— A dejected or heavy mind.

उसने खिन्न मन से भोजन किया।

खिन्न दृष्टि

— A dejected or gloomy look.

उसने खिन्न दृष्टि से मुझे देखा।

खिन्न भाव

— A dejected expression.

उसके चेहरे पर खिन्न भाव थे।

खिन्नता का वातावरण

— An atmosphere of dejection.

घर में खिन्नता का वातावरण था।

खिन्न कर देना

— To make someone dejected.

इस खबर ने सबको खिन्न कर दिया।

खिन्नता छा जाना

— For dejection to spread/prevail.

हार के बाद टीम में खिन्नता छा गई।

खिन्नता प्रकट करना

— To express dejection.

उसने अपनी खिन्नता प्रकट की।

खिन्न होकर बैठना

— To sit dejectedly.

वह कोने में खिन्न होकर बैठा है।

खिन्न रहने की आदत

— A habit of remaining dejected.

उसकी खिन्न रहने की आदत पुरानी है।

खिन्नता का कारण

— The reason for dejection.

तुम्हारी खिन्नता का कारण क्या है?

Often Confused With

खिन्न होना vs खिन्न (Khinn) vs. खिन्नित (Khinnit)

'Khinn' is the standard adjective; 'Khinnit' is rarely used.

खिन्न होना vs खिन्न (Khinn) vs. गुस्सा (Gussa)

Khinn is dejected/disappointed; Gussa is active anger.

खिन्न होना vs खिन्न (Khinn) vs. चिड़चिड़ा (Chidchida)

Chidchida is irritable; Khinn is a deeper dejection.

Idioms & Expressions

"मन खट्टा होना"

— To become disillusioned or bitter (similar to khinn).

उसकी धोखेबाजी से मेरा मन खट्टा हो गया।

Informal

"दिल बैठ जाना"

— To feel extremely dejected or hopeless.

नुकसान की खबर सुनकर मेरा दिल बैठ गया।

Common

"मुँह लटकना"

— To look sad/dejected (visual idiom).

तुम मुँह लटकाए क्यों बैठे हो?

Informal

"जी भर आना"

— To be overwhelmed with sadness.

उसकी हालत देखकर मेरा जी भर आया।

Neutral

"खून सूखना"

— To be terrified or deeply dejected by fear.

शेर को देखकर उसका खून सूख गया।

Informal

"मातम छाना"

— A state of deep mourning/dejection.

गाँव में मातम छा गया।

Neutral

"छाती पर पत्थर रखना"

— To bear a heavy dejection/sorrow with fortitude.

उसने छाती पर पत्थर रखकर विदा किया।

Neutral

"आँसू पी जाना"

— To suppress one's dejection/grief.

वह अपने आँसू पी गया।

Neutral

"हवाइयाँ उड़ना"

— To look pale with worry or dejection.

उसके चेहरे पर हवाइयाँ उड़ रही थीं।

Informal

"पैर तले जमीन खिसकना"

— To be shocked and dejected by a sudden revelation.

सच जानकर उसके पैर तले जमीन खिसक गई।

Common

Easily Confused

खिन्न होना vs क्षीण (Ksheen)

Sounds similar.

Ksheen means weak or diminished, while Khinn means dejected.

उसकी शक्ति क्षीण हो गई (His strength diminished).

खिन्न होना vs खिन (Khin)

Spelling mistake.

Khin is not a word; the correct spelling is 'Khinn' with a double 'n'.

N/A

खिन्न होना vs खिड़की (Khidki)

First syllable is similar.

Khidki means window.

खिड़की खोलो (Open the window).

खिन्न होना vs खेलना (Khelna)

Beginner confusion.

Khelna means to play.

बच्चे खेल रहे हैं (Children are playing).

खिन्न होना vs खींचना (Kheenchna)

Similar sound.

Kheenchna means to pull.

रस्सी खींचो (Pull the rope).

Sentence Patterns

[Subject] खिन्न है।

राम खिन्न है।

[Subject] [Reason] से खिन्न है।

वह शोर से खिन्न है।

[Subject] का मन खिन्न हो गया है।

मेरा मन खिन्न हो गया है।

[Subject] खिन्न होकर [Action] करता है।

वह खिन्न होकर बैठ गया।

[Subject] में खिन्नता झलक रही थी।

उसके चेहरे पर खिन्नता झलक रही थी।

खिन्नता का यह भाव [Context] का परिणाम है।

खिन्नता का यह भाव समाज की विफलता का परिणाम है।

क्या आप [Reason] से खिन्न हैं?

क्या आप मेरे व्यवहार से खिन्न हैं?

वह अकारण ही खिन्न रहता है।

Word Family

Nouns

खिन्नता (Khinnata) Dejection, sadness.

Verbs

खिन्न करना (Khinn Karna) To make someone dejected.

Adjectives

खिन्न (Khinn) Dejected, sad.

अखिन्न (Akhinn) Not dejected (rare).

दुख (Dukh)

निराशा (Nirasha)

विषाद (Vishad)

उदास (Udaas)

व्यथा (Vyatha)

How to Use It

frequency

Common in written Hindi, less common in spoken Hindi.

Common Mistakes

Main khinn kar raha hoon. → Main khinn ho raha hoon.
You don't 'do' khinn, you 'become' khinn.
Vah mujhko khinn hai. → Vah mujhse khinn hai.
The postposition 'se' is used for the person causing the dejection.
Khinn gussa. → Khinn aur gussa.
Don't stack adjectives without a conjunction; they are different emotions.
Mera man khinn ho gayi. → Mera man khinn ho gaya.
'Man' is masculine, so the verb must be 'gaya'.
Using it for a broken pencil. → Using it for a broken dream.
It's a heavy word, use it for heavy topics.

Tips

Use with 'Man'

Saying 'Mera man khinn hai' sounds more natural than just 'Main khinn hoon'.

Agreement Matters

Ensure 'hona' agrees with the subject. 'Vah khinn hai', 'Ve khinn hain'.

Formal Situations

Save this word for formal letters, essays, or serious discussions.

Better than Udaas

Use it when you want to describe a 'heavier' kind of sadness.

Literary Feel

Reading Hindi literature will help you see the many ways this word is used.

Aspirate the 'Kh'

Make sure you breathe out when saying the 'Kh' sound.

Abstract Noun

Learn 'khinnata' to describe the state of dejection in your essays.

Nuance

Remember it's a mix of sadness and being 'fed up'.

News Clips

Watch Hindi news to hear how anchors use this word for public mood.

Double N

Think of the double 'n' as double the sadness of a normal 'n'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Khinn' as sounding like 'Keen'—but instead of being keen (eager), you are 'Keen-ly' disappointed. Or think of 'Skin'—when you are dejected, you feel it under your skin.

Visual Association

Imagine a heavy grey cloud sitting right on top of someone's head. That heavy, pressing feeling is 'khinn'.

Word Web

Sadness Formal Dejected Disappointed Literary Mind Heavy Quiet

Challenge

Try to use 'khinn hona' in a sentence today when you feel slightly annoyed by a repetitive task. Notice how it feels different from saying 'I am bored'.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'खिन्न' (khinna).

Original meaning: Struck, depressed, tired, or distressed.

Indo-Aryan.

Cultural Context

It is a safe, polite word. It doesn't carry negative slang connotations.

Similar to the English concept of being 'out of sorts' or 'despondent', but with a more formal tone.

Premchand's stories often describe characters as being 'khinn'. The Bhagavad Gita discusses states of mental dejection similar to 'khinnata'. Modern Hindi poets like Nirala use 'khinn' to describe the human condition.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Academic Failure

परीक्षा में फेल होने से खिन्न
अंकों से खिन्न
परिणाम से खिन्न
शिक्षक की डाँट से खिन्न

Relationship Issues

मित्र के व्यवहार से खिन्न
धोखे से खिन्न
अनदेखी से खिन्न
झूठ से खिन्न

Political/Social

भ्रष्टाचार से खिन्न
महंगाई से खिन्न
व्यवस्था से खिन्न
अन्याय से खिन्न

Workplace

काम के बोझ से खिन्न
बॉस की बातों से खिन्न
वेतन से खिन्न
सहकर्मियों से खिन्न

Philosophical

संसार से खिन्न
जीवन से खिन्न
मृत्यु से खिन्न
स्वयं से खिन्न

Conversation Starters

"क्या आप कभी व्यवस्था को देखकर खिन्न महसूस करते हैं?"

"जब आपका मन खिन्न होता है, तो आप क्या करते हैं?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि आज की पीढ़ी जल्दी खिन्न हो जाती है?"

"किसी को खिन्न अवस्था से बाहर निकालने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका क्या है?"

"क्या साहित्य हमें हमारी खिन्नता समझने में मदद करता है?"

Journal Prompts

आज मैं किस बात से खिन्न हुआ और क्यों? विस्तार से लिखें।

क्या खिन्न होना हमेशा बुरा होता है? अपने विचार व्यक्त करें।

एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जिसने आपके मन को लंबे समय तक खिन्न रखा।

अगर आप किसी खिन्न व्यक्ति को पत्र लिखें, तो आप उसे क्या सलाह देंगे?

खिन्नता और क्रोध में क्या अंतर है? अपने अनुभवों के आधार पर लिखें।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It is better to use 'udaas' or 'perishaan' for small things. 'Khinn' sounds a bit too heavy for losing a pen.

The adjective 'khinn' is neutral. The verb 'hona' changes based on the subject's gender.

The most common opposite is 'prasann' (happy) or 'khush' (happy).

Yes, especially in formal writing and news reporting.

Not exactly. It can include irritation, but it's more about being dejected and disappointed.

It is usually transliterated as 'Khinn'.

Rarely. Songs usually use simpler words like 'udaas', 'gam', or 'dukh'.

No, that's incorrect. You should say 'Main khinn hoon' or 'Main khinn ho raha hoon'.

Yes, 'khinnata' (dejection) is the noun form.

Yes, in stories you can describe an animal as 'khinn' to give it human-like emotions.