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A2 verb 10 min read

नकारना

nakarna
Examples Notes & Tips नकारना in 30 Seconds
Explanation नकारना in your Level:
At the A1 level, you usually learn 'नहीं' (no) and 'मना करना' (to refuse). 'नकारना' is a bit advanced for this stage, but you can think of it as a very strong way to say 'This is not true.' Imagine you are playing a game and someone says you cheated. If you want to say 'No, that is absolutely not true' in a very firm way, you are 'नकारना'-ing the claim. It is like pushing a thought away because it is false. You won't use it often in daily life yet, but you might see it in simple news headlines or hear it in serious stories. Just remember: it's a 'doing' word (verb) for saying 'No' to a fact.
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At the A2 level, you are starting to use more specific verbs. 'नकारना' is a great word to add to your vocabulary for talking about facts and opinions. Instead of just saying 'उसने नहीं कहा' (He didn't say), you can say 'उसने इस बात को नकारा' (He denied this matter). This makes your Hindi sound more precise. You use it when someone says something is true, but you say it is not. It is common in the past tense: 'नकारा' (denied). Use it when talking about news, school, or when someone makes an excuse that you don't believe. It helps you distinguish between refusing a gift (मना करना) and denying a fact (नकारना).
At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'नकारना' in various tenses and understand its formal tone. You will encounter it in newspapers and TV debates. It's often used with the 'ne' construction in the past tense: 'पुलिस ने चोर के दावों को नकारा' (The police denied the thief's claims). You can also use it in the present continuous to describe a situation: 'वे सच्चाई को नकार रहे हैं' (They are denying the truth). This level requires you to understand that 'नकारना' isn't just a simple 'no,' but a rejection of a premise or a reality. It's a key word for expressing disagreement in a formal or semi-formal setting, like a workplace or an essay.
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At the B2 level, you can use 'नकारना' to discuss more abstract concepts. You might talk about 'अस्तित्व को नकारना' (denying existence) or 'परंपराओं को नकारना' (rejecting traditions). You should also be familiar with compound verb forms like 'नकार देना,' which adds emphasis. You can use it to build complex arguments: 'हालांकि उसने आरोपों को नकारा है, लेकिन सबूत कुछ और ही कहते हैं' (Although he has denied the allegations, the evidence says something else). At this stage, you should also be able to distinguish 'नकारना' from its synonyms like 'खंडन करना' (to refute) and 'अस्वीकार करना' (to reject) based on the context of the sentence.
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At the C1 level, 'नकारना' becomes a tool for sophisticated rhetorical and philosophical expression. You might use it in the passive voice—'सच्चाई को नकारा नहीं जा सकता' (The truth cannot be denied)—to make powerful, objective statements. You will understand its usage in literary criticism, political science, and philosophy. For example, you might analyze how a certain author 'नकारता' (negates) the prevailing social norms of their time. You are expected to use it with perfect grammatical accuracy, including the correct use of postpositions and agreement with objects in 'ne' constructions. You also recognize the nuance it brings compared to the more common 'इनकार करना,' using 'नकारना' to sound more authoritative or academic.
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At the C2 level, you have a native-like command of 'नकारना.' You understand its etymological roots in Sanskrit and its place in the history of Hindi literature. You can use it in highly nuanced ways, such as discussing the 'नकार' (negation) in the 'Neti Neti' (Not this, not this) philosophy of the Upanishads. You can effortlessly switch between 'नकारना,' 'प्रत्याख्यान करना' (to repudiate), and 'विखंडन करना' (to deconstruct) depending on the specific shade of meaning required. Your usage of the word is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, whether you are writing a legal brief, a philosophical treatise, or a complex piece of journalism.
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Examples Notes & Tips

नकारना in 30 Seconds

  • A formal verb meaning to deny or negate.
  • Commonly used in news, law, and academic debates.
  • Distinguishable from 'मना करना' (to refuse) by its focus on truth/existence.
  • Often appears in the compound form 'नकार देना' for emphasis.

The Hindi verb नकारना (nakārnā) is a sophisticated and essential term in the Hindi language, primarily used to signify the act of denying, rejecting, or negating the truth, existence, or validity of something. While a beginner might initially learn the simple word 'नहीं' (nahīñ) for 'no' or 'मना करना' (manā karnā) for 'to refuse,' नकारना occupies a more formal and intellectual space in conversation and literature. It is the verbalized form of the noun 'नकार' (nakār), which refers to the sound of the letter 'न' or the conceptual act of saying 'no.' When you use this word, you aren't just saying you don't want a cup of tea; you are often challenging a statement, a theory, or a reality. It carries a weight of formal disagreement or a systematic rejection of an idea.

Linguistic Root
Derived from the Sanskrit 'न' (na), meaning negation, combined with the suffix 'कार' (kār), indicating the performance of an action or sound. It literally translates to 'the making of a "no".'

In everyday modern Hindi, you will encounter this word frequently in news broadcasts, legal proceedings, and academic debates. For instance, if a politician is accused of a crime, the news headline might read 'नेता ने आरोपों को नकारा' (The leader denied the allegations). Here, the word implies a formal stance of denial. It is also used in philosophical contexts, such as when discussing the rejection of traditional values or the negation of the ego. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object—you must deny something. Whether it is a fact, a claim, a presence, or a possibility, नकारना serves as the primary tool for verbal negation in serious discourse.

इतिहासकारों ने इस पुराने सिद्धांत को पूरी तरह से नकारा है। (Historians have completely denied/rejected this old theory.)

Furthermore, the word is often used in the context of identity and social recognition. If a society refuses to acknowledge the existence of a marginalized group, one might say they are 'नकार रहे हैं' (they are denying/negating) that group's rights. This highlights the word's power; it is not just about a simple 'no,' but about the power to invalidate something's place in the world. It is also used in psychological contexts, such as 'denial' (नकार) being a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept a painful reality. Understanding this word allows a learner to move from basic communicative Hindi to a level where they can participate in nuanced discussions about truth and reality.

Register and Tone
Formal, Literary, Academic, and Legal. It sounds more authoritative and precise than common synonyms.

उसने अपनी संलिप्तता से नकार दिया। (He denied his involvement.)

Using नकारना correctly requires an understanding of Hindi verb conjugation and the use of the postposition 'को' (ko) for the object being denied. As a transitive verb, it follows the standard rules for the past tense where the verb agrees with the object if the subject is followed by 'ने' (ne). For example, in 'मैंने सत्य को नकारा' (I denied the truth), 'नकारा' is in the masculine singular form because it agrees with the general concept or is used in its default form when 'को' is present.

Present Tense Usage
In the present tense, it indicates a habitual or ongoing denial. 'वह हर बात को नकारता है' (He denies everything). This suggests a personality trait or a consistent behavior of skepticism.

The verb is versatile across different moods. In the imperative mood, which is rare for this specific word, it might be used in a philosophical command: 'असत्य को नकारो' (Negate the untruth). More commonly, it appears in the perfective aspect to describe a completed act of denial. 'सरकार ने इन दावों को सिरे से नकार दिया है' (The government has rejected these claims outright). The addition of 'दिया' (from 'देना') here acts as a compound verb, adding a sense of finality or completion to the action. This 'नकार देना' form is extremely common in journalism.

क्या तुम इस सबूत को नकार सकते हो? (Can you deny this evidence?)

When using it in complex sentences, you might find it in the causative form 'नकारवाना' (to cause someone to deny), though this is much less frequent. A more common variation is the passive construction: 'सच्चाई को नकारा नहीं जा सकता' (Truth cannot be denied). This is a powerful rhetorical device used in speeches and essays. It shifts the focus from the person doing the denying to the undeniable nature of the truth itself. For a learner, mastering this passive usage is a key step toward achieving B2 or C1 proficiency in Hindi.

कोई भी उसकी प्रतिभा को नहीं नकार सकता। (No one can deny her talent.)

Future Tense Usage
'वे भविष्य में इस संभावना को नकारेंगे।' (They will deny this possibility in the future.) This indicates a predicted rejection or refusal to acknowledge.

To hear नकारना in its natural habitat, one should tune into Hindi news channels like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, especially during political debates or legal reporting. It is a staple of 'Samachar' (news) vocabulary. You will often hear anchors say, 'विपक्ष ने सरकार के आंकड़ों को पूरी तरह से नकार दिया है' (The opposition has completely rejected the government's figures). In this context, it conveys a sense of official rejection and formal disagreement that 'मना करना' simply cannot match. It sounds professional and serious.

In the world of Hindi cinema (Bollywood), you might hear this word in courtroom dramas or intense dialogues involving betrayal and truth. A character might shout, 'तुम इस रिश्ते को कैसे नकार सकते हो?' (How can you deny/negate this relationship?). Here, the word takes on an emotional but still formal weight, suggesting that the other person is trying to erase a fundamental reality of their shared past. It is also found in the lyrics of meaningful songs, particularly those dealing with social issues or philosophical questions about existence and the 'negation' of the self in the face of the divine or the absolute.

अदालत ने गवाह के बयान को नकार दिया। (The court rejected/denied the witness's statement.)

Literature is another place where नकारना shines. Hindi novelists and poets use it to describe an internal state of denial or a societal rejection of progress. In an essay about modernism, an author might write about 'परंपराओं को नकारना' (negating traditions). This usage reflects a conscious, often intellectual, choice to move away from established norms. If you are reading Hindi newspapers like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'The Navbharat Times,' look at the editorial sections. You will see this word used to analyze policies, where the editor might 'नकारना' a specific logic or argument presented by a public figure.

Common Contexts
Legal denials, scientific rejections of hypotheses, political rebuttals, and philosophical negations of reality.

वैज्ञानिकों ने पुराने दावों को नकारते हुए नए तथ्य पेश किए। (Scientists, while denying old claims, presented new facts.)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning Hindi is using नकारना as a direct translation for 'to say no' in all situations. In English, 'deny' and 'refuse' can sometimes overlap, but in Hindi, the distinction is sharper. If someone offers you a samosa and you don't want it, you should say 'मना करना' (manā karnā). If you say 'मैंने समोसे को नकारा,' it sounds as if you are denying the very existence or the 'truth' of the samosa, which would be quite confusing to a native speaker!

Confusion with 'Inkar Karna'
Another common point of confusion is with 'इनकार करना' (inkār karnā). While they are synonyms, 'इनकार' is of Persian/Arabic origin and is extremely common in both formal and informal speech. 'नकारना' is more Sanskritized and often feels more academic or 'official.' Using 'नकारना' in a casual conversation about why you didn't go to a party might sound overly dramatic or stiff.

Grammatically, learners often forget that नकारना is a transitive verb. You cannot simply say 'उसने नकारा' without some context or an object implied. It's like saying 'He denied' in English without saying what he denied. Also, pay attention to the gender and number agreement in the past tense. Since it's a 'ne' verb, beginners often mistakenly agree the verb with the subject. Incorrect: 'वह (female) ने सच को नकारी' (She denied the truth). Correct: 'उसने सच को नकारा' (She denied the truth), because 'नकारा' agrees with the masculine 'सच' or is in the default masculine singular because of 'को'.

Mistake: मैंने चाय को नकारा। (I denied the tea - when you meant you refused it.)
Correction: मैंने चाय के लिए मना किया।

Lastly, avoid using नकारना when you mean 'to ignore' (अनदेखा करना - andekhā karnā). Denying someone's existence in a philosophical or legal sense is नकारना, but simply ignoring their phone call is अनदेखा करना or जवाब न देना. The nuance of 'नकारना' involves an active, often vocalized or formal act of negation, not just a passive lack of attention. Keep it for situations where a claim or a fact is being actively challenged or dismissed as false.

To truly enrich your Hindi vocabulary, it's vital to know where नकारना sits in the spectrum of negation. The most common alternative is इनकार करना (inkār karnā). This word is very versatile; it can mean to deny a charge, to refuse a request, or to say no to an offer. If you are in doubt, 'इनकार करना' is usually a safe bet. However, नकारना specifically emphasizes the 'negation' aspect—making something 'null' or 'non-existent' in the context of the discussion.

खंडन करना (Khaṇḍan Karnā)
This means 'to refute' or 'to debunk.' It is even more formal than 'नकारना.' You use 'खंडन करना' when you are providing arguments or evidence to prove that a claim is false. While 'नकारना' is the act of saying it's not true, 'खंडन करना' is the process of breaking down the argument.

Another related term is अस्वीकार करना (asvīkār karnā), which literally means 'to not accept' (to reject). This is often used for applications, proposals, or gifts. If a university rejects your application, they 'अस्वीकार' it. While 'नकारना' could be used in a very formal sense there, 'अस्वीकार' is the standard term for rejection. Then there is झुठलाना (jhuṭhlānā), which means 'to belie' or 'to prove false.' This is often used for emotions or undeniable facts, like 'आप अपनी आँखों देखी सच्चाई को नहीं झुठला सकते' (You cannot belie the truth you saw with your own eyes).

Comparison:
1. उसने प्रस्ताव को अस्वीकार किया। (He rejected the proposal.)
2. उसने आरोपों को नकारा। (He denied the allegations.)

For a more poetic or philosophical tone, one might use निषेध करना (niṣedh karnā), which means 'to prohibit' or 'to negate.' This is often found in ancient texts or legal statutes (e.g., 'धूम्रपान निषेध है' - Smoking is prohibited). Understanding these nuances allows you to choose the exact 'flavor' of negation you need. नकारना remains the best choice when you want to sound definitive, slightly academic, and focused on the invalidity of a claim or existence.

Summary of Alternatives
Use 'मना करना' for social refusal, 'इनकार करना' for general denial, 'खंडन करना' for formal refutation, and 'नकारना' for formal/intellectual negation of truth or existence.

Fun Fact

In ancient Sanskrit grammar, every letter had a name ending in '-kāra' (like 'akāra' for 'a'). Because 'na' means 'no', 'nakāra' became synonymous with the concept of saying 'no' or negation itself.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /nə.kɑːr.nɑː/
US /nə.kɑːr.nɑː/
The primary stress is on the second syllable 'kār'.
Rhymes With
पुकारना (pukārnā) सुधारना (sudhārnā) बिगाड़ना (bigāṛnā) उतारना (utārnā) गुजारना (gujārnā) सँवारना (sañvārnā) पसारना (pasārnā) निखारना (nikhārnā)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'na' as 'nay'. It should be a short 'uh' sound.
  • Aspirating the 'k' (like 'kh'). It should be a clean 'k' sound.
  • Making the 'r' too heavy. In Hindi, it's a light tap.
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Examples by Level

1

उसने 'ना' कहा और बात को नकारा।

He said 'no' and denied the matter.

Simple past tense 'नकारा' used with a masculine object 'बात' (though 'बात' is feminine, in simple sentences it often defaults to masculine singular in this structure or agrees with the intent).

2

झूठ को नकारना अच्छा है।

It is good to deny/reject a lie.

Infinitive 'नकारना' used as a noun subject.

3

वह सच को नहीं नकारता।

He does not deny the truth.

Present habitual tense.

4

क्या तुम इसे नकारते हो?

Do you deny this?

Interrogative in present habitual.

5

सच को मत नकारो।

Do not deny the truth.

Imperative mood using 'मत'.

6

उसने गलती को नकारा।

He denied the mistake.

Simple past tense.

7

वे हर बात को नकारते हैं।

They deny everything.

Present habitual plural.

8

मैंने उसे नहीं नकारा।

I did not deny him/it.

Simple past with 'ने' (implied) and negative 'नहीं'.

1

अधिकारी ने रिपोर्ट को नकारा।

The official denied the report.

Subject with 'ने', verb agrees with 'रिपोर्ट' (feminine, but often 'नकारा' is used as a default transitive past).

2

उसने अपनी संलिप्तता को नकारा।

He denied his involvement.

Formal usage of 'संलिप्तता' (involvement).

3

आप इस तथ्य को नहीं नकार सकते।

You cannot deny this fact.

Use of 'सकना' (can) with the root 'नकार'.

4

उसने चोरी की बात को नकारा है।

He has denied the matter of theft.

Present perfect tense.

5

क्या उसने आरोप को नकारा?

Did he deny the accusation?

Simple past interrogative.

6

वे सच्चाई को नकार रहे हैं।

They are denying the truth.

Present continuous tense.

7

उसने मेरे दावों को नकारा था।

He had denied my claims.

Past perfect tense.

8

हमें गलत जानकारी को नकारना चाहिए।

We should deny/reject wrong information.

Use of 'चाहिए' (should) with infinitive.

1

नेता ने सभी भ्रष्टाचार के आरोपों को सिरे से नकार दिया।

The leader rejected all corruption allegations outright.

Use of compound verb 'नकार दिया' for emphasis.

2

इतिहासकारों ने इस नई खोज को नकारने का फैसला किया।

Historians decided to reject this new discovery.

Infinitive 'नकारने' used with 'का फैसला' (decision to).

3

वह अपनी पुरानी आदतों को नकारने की कोशिश कर रहा है।

He is trying to negate/reject his old habits.

Present continuous with 'कोशिश करना'.

4

क्या आप इस संभावना को पूरी तरह नकार सकते हैं?

Can you completely deny this possibility?

Adverb 'पूरी तरह' (completely) modifying the verb.

5

उसने अदालत में अपने बयान को नकार दिया।

He denied his statement in court.

Compound verb in a formal setting.

6

समाज को इन कुरीतियों को नकारना होगा।

Society will have to reject these social evils.

Future obligation using 'होगा'.

7

उसने बिना किसी हिचकिचाहट के आरोपों को नकारा।

He denied the allegations without any hesitation.

Adverbial phrase 'बिना किसी हिचकिचाहट के'.

8

विपक्ष ने बजट के आंकड़ों को नकारा है।

The opposition has denied/rejected the budget figures.

Present perfect with a collective noun subject.

1

वैज्ञानिकों ने इस सिद्धांत को यह कहकर नकारा कि यह अधूरा है।

Scientists rejected this theory by saying it is incomplete.

Complex sentence with 'यह कहकर' (by saying this).

2

अपनी पहचान को नकारना किसी के लिए भी आसान नहीं होता।

Negating one's identity is not easy for anyone.

Gerundive use of 'नकारना' as the subject.

3

प्रबंधक ने कर्मचारी की सफाई को सिरे से नकार दिया।

The manager outright rejected the employee's explanation.

Formal term 'सफाई' (explanation/justification).

4

क्या तुम वाकई इस सबूत की अहमियत को नकारोगे?

Will you really deny the importance of this evidence?

Future tense with emphasis word 'वाकई'.

5

उसने अपने अतीत को नकारने के लिए अपना नाम बदल लिया।

He changed his name to negate/escape his past.

Purpose clause with 'के लिए'.

6

अदालत ने याचिका को तकनीकी आधार पर नकारा।

The court rejected the petition on technical grounds.

Formal phrase 'तकनीकी आधार पर' (on technical grounds).

7

लेखक ने समाज की रूढ़ियों को अपने उपन्यास में नकारा है।

The author has rejected social stereotypes in his novel.

Present perfect with abstract object.

8

आधुनिक युग में हम विज्ञान की प्रगति को नहीं नकार सकते।

In the modern era, we cannot deny the progress of science.

Modal 'सकते' in a philosophical/general statement.

1

अस्तित्ववाद के अनुसार, मनुष्य को अपनी पूर्व-निर्धारित नियति को नकारना चाहिए।

According to existentialism, man should negate his pre-determined destiny.

Academic context, use of 'अनुसार' and 'नकारना चाहिए'.

2

उनकी दलीलों को तार्किक आधार पर नकारा गया है।

Their arguments have been rejected on logical grounds.

Passive voice 'नकारा गया है'.

3

सच्चाई को नकारना सूरज को दीया दिखाने जैसा है।

To deny the truth is like showing a lamp to the sun (futile).

Idiomatic comparison using 'जैसा है'.

4

सरकार ने मानवाधिकार उल्लंघन की खबरों को सिरे से नकार दिया है।

The government has categorically denied reports of human rights violations.

High-level political/legal register.

5

वह अपने अस्तित्व के मूल आधार को ही नकारने लगा है।

He has begun to negate the very foundation of his existence.

Inceptive aspect 'नकारने लगा' (began to deny).

6

इतिहास को नकारने की कोशिशें अक्सर असफल होती हैं।

Attempts to negate history are often unsuccessful.

Abstract noun phrase as subject.

7

दार्शनिकों ने भौतिक संसार की वास्तविकता को नकारा है।

Philosophers have negated the reality of the physical world.

Plural subject with perfective verb.

8

किसी की मेहनत को नकारना उसका अपमान करने के बराबर है।

To deny someone's hard work is equivalent to insulting them.

Comparative structure 'के बराबर है'.

1

उत्तर-आधुनिकतावाद ने सार्वभौमिक सत्यों की अवधारणा को ही नकार दिया है।

Post-modernism has negated the very concept of universal truths.

Highly academic/philosophical register.

2

क्या हम मानवीय संवेदनाओं को पूरी तरह नकार कर मशीनी युग में जी सकते हैं?

Can we live in a machine age by completely negating human emotions?

Conjunctive participle 'नकार कर' (by negating).

3

अभियुक्त ने अपने इकबालिया बयान को यह कहते हुए नकारा कि वह दबाव में लिया गया था।

The accused retracted/denied his confessional statement, saying it was taken under pressure.

Legal terminology 'इकबालिया बयान' (confessional statement).

4

वेदांत दर्शन में 'नेति-नेति' का अर्थ है दृश्य जगत को नकारना।

In Vedanta philosophy, 'Neti-Neti' means negating the visible world.

Cultural/Philosophical reference.

5

सत्ता द्वारा सत्य को नकारना ही तानाशाही का प्रथम लक्षण है।

The negation of truth by power is the first sign of dictatorship.

Political theory context.

6

वैज्ञानिक पद्धति में किसी भी परिकल्पना को तब तक नकारा नहीं जाता जब तक ठोस प्रमाण न मिलें।

In the scientific method, no hypothesis is rejected until solid evidence is found.

Complex passive conditional structure.

7

साहित्यकार ने अपनी रचना में तत्कालीन सामाजिक मूल्यों को सशक्त रूप से नकारा है।

The writer has powerfully negated the contemporary social values in his work.

Literary analysis register.

8

मानवीय गरिमा को नकारने वाले किसी भी कानून का विरोध होना चाहिए।

Any law that negates human dignity should be opposed.

Relative clause using 'वाले' (those that).

Common Collocations

आरोपों को नकारना
सिरे से नकारना
सच्चाई को नकारना
अस्तित्व को नकारना
दावों को नकारना
संभावना को नकारना
तथ्यों को नकारना
पहचान को नकारना
बयान को नकारना
सिद्धांत को नकारना

Common Phrases

पूरी तरह से नकारना

— To deny completely.

उसने इस बात को पूरी तरह से नकारा।

साफ नकारना

— To deny flatly or clearly.

उसने मदद करने की बात को साफ नकारा।

बार-बार नकारना

— To deny repeatedly.

वह बार-बार अपनी गलती नकार रहा है।

बिना सोचे-समझे नकारना

— To deny without thinking.

उसने मेरे विचार को बिना सोचे-समझे नकारा।

सार्वजनिक रूप से नकारना

— To deny publicly.

नेता ने सार्वजनिक रूप से बयान को नकारा।

लिखित में नकारना

— To deny in writing.

विभाग ने दावों को लिखित में नकारा।

एक सुर में नकारना

— To deny in one voice (unanimously).

पूरी टीम ने इस आरोप को एक सुर में नकारा।

हंसकर नकारना

— To laugh off or deny with a laugh.

उसने अफवाहों को हंसकर नकार दिया।

गुस्से में नकारना

— To deny in anger.

उसने गुस्से में सब कुछ नकार दिया।

झूठ बोलकर नकारना

— To deny by lying.

उसने झूठ बोलकर अपनी संलिप्तता नकारी।

Idioms & Expressions

"सिरे से नकारना"

— To reject something from the very beginning or completely.

अदालत ने उसकी दलील को सिरे से नकार दिया।

Formal
"हाथ धोकर नकारना"

— To deny something very persistently (metaphorical).

वह तो हाथ धोकर इस बात को नकार रहा है।

Informal
"आँखें मूँदकर नकारना"

— To deny something while ignoring the obvious truth.

तुम आँखें मूँदकर सच्चाई को नहीं नकार सकते।

Literary
"साफ मुकर जाना"

— A related idiom meaning to flatly deny something one previously said or did.

वह अपनी बात से साफ मुकर गया।

Colloquial
"नकार की मुद्रा में होना"

— To be in a state or posture of denial.

वह फिलहाल हर बदलाव के प्रति नकार की मुद्रा में है।

Formal
"नकार का स्वर"

— A tone of negation or rejection.

उसकी बातों में नकार का स्वर साफ था।

Literary
"सत्य को नकारना सूरज को ढंकना है"

— Denying the truth is like trying to hide the sun (impossible/futile).

सत्य को नकारना सूरज को ढंकने जैसा है, वह फिर भी चमकेगा।

Poetic
"अस्तित्व पर प्रश्नचिह्न लगाकर नकारना"

— To deny something by questioning its very existence.

उसने मेरे काम के अस्तित्व पर ही प्रश्नचिह्न लगाकर उसे नकारा।

Academic
"जड़ से नकारना"

— To deny from the root/completely.

उसने पुरानी मान्यताओं को जड़ से नकारा।

Formal
"खुलकर नकारना"

— To deny openly and without hesitation.

उसने अपनी हार को खुलकर नकारा।

Neutral

Word Family

Nouns

नकार Negation, denial, the sound of 'na'.
नकारात्मकता Negativity.

Verbs

नकारना To deny, negate.
नकारवाना To cause to deny (causative).

Adjectives

नकारात्मक Negative.
नकारने योग्य Deniable, rejectable.

Related

इनकार
अस्वीकार
मनाही
खंडन
विखंडन
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Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'No-Car'. If someone says you have a car but you don't, you 'Na-kar-na' (No-car-na) the claim. You are saying 'No' to the 'Car'.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant red 'X' mark being placed over a document or a statement. That 'X' is the 'नकार' (negation).

Word Web

Truth Falsehood Courtroom Politics Logic Refusal Negativity Rejection

Challenge

Try to write three sentences about a news event where someone 'नकारा' (denied) something. Use the compound form 'नकार दिया' at least once.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'नकार' (nakāra). In Sanskrit grammar, the suffix '-kāra' is added to letters or sounds to name them. 'Na' + 'kāra' literally means 'the letter or sound Na,' which represents negation.

Original meaning: The act of saying 'no' or the naming of the negation sound.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit -> Middle Indo-Aryan -> Hindi).

Cultural Context

Avoid using 'नकारना' with elders or in delicate social situations unless you are talking about a factual disagreement; otherwise, it may seem disrespectful.

English speakers often use 'deny' for both 'saying it's not true' and 'refusing access'. In Hindi, 'नकारना' is only the former. For 'denying access', use 'वंचित करना' (vanchit karnā).

The 'Neti-Neti' principle in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Political headlines regarding the 'Bofors Scandal' or '2G Scam' where 'नकारना' was used extensively. Philosophical essays by Harishankar Parsai often 'नकारना' social hypocrisies.
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