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पीड़ित

peedit

§ What does Peedit (पीड़ित) mean?

The Hindi word पीड़ित (peedit) is an adjective. It's used to describe someone who is suffering from a specific problem, often due to ill-treatment or some form of hardship. Think of it as meaning 'victimized' or 'afflicted'. It’s a word that conveys a sense of being negatively affected by external circumstances or actions.

Definition
Suffering from a particular problem, especially ill-treatment; victimized.

You'll frequently hear or read this word in news reports, social discussions, and formal contexts when discussing people affected by disasters, crimes, or social injustices. It highlights the state of being a victim rather than being responsible for their suffering.

§ When do people use Peedit (पीड़ित)?

People use पीड़ित when they want to describe someone who has undergone a negative experience, often without their own fault. Here are some common situations:

  • Crime victims: If someone is a victim of a crime, they are पीड़ित.
  • Disaster victims: People affected by floods, earthquakes, or other natural calamities are also पीड़ित.
  • Social injustice: Individuals or communities suffering from discrimination or unfair treatment are often referred to as पीड़ित.
  • Illness or disease: In some contexts, particularly older or more formal language, someone suffering from a severe illness might be described as पीड़ित. However, it's more common for social or legal issues.

It's a strong word that carries weight, so it's not used for minor inconveniences. It implies a significant level of suffering or harm.

§ Examples of Peedit (पीड़ित) in Sentences

Let's look at some examples to help you understand how to use पीड़ित in real sentences:

बाढ़ पीड़ितों की मदद के लिए सरकार ने राहत सामग्री भेजी।

(The government sent relief materials to help the flood victims.)

वह अन्याय से पीड़ित है।

(He is suffering from injustice.)

अपराध के पीड़ित को न्याय मिलना चाहिए।

(The victim of the crime should get justice.)

भूख से पीड़ित बच्चे सहायता का इंतजार कर रहे थे।

(The children suffering from hunger were waiting for help.)

Test Yourself 6 questions

listening A1

Listen to the sentence and understand who is speaking.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: मैं पीड़ित नहीं हूँ।
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
listening A1

Listen to the sentence and understand the emotional state.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: वह बहुत पीड़ित है।
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
listening A1

Listen to the question.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: क्या तुम पीड़ित हो?
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speaking A1

Read this aloud:

मैं पीड़ित हूँ।

Focus: पीड़ित (pee-dit)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

आप पीड़ित नहीं हैं।

Focus: नहीं (na-hee)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

क्या वे पीड़ित हैं?

Focus: क्या (kyaa)

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