संक्रमित होना
संक्रमित होना in 30 Seconds
- A formal Hindi verb meaning 'to become infected' by a pathogen or virus.
- Used extensively in medical, news, and technical (computer virus) contexts.
- Requires the postposition 'से' (se) to indicate the source of the infection.
- Commonly confused with 'sankramak' (infectious) or 'beemar' (general sickness).
- Medical Context
- Used to describe the biological process of a virus entering the body.
- Metaphorical Context
- Used in technology to describe a computer system being compromised by a virus.
वह वायरस से संक्रमित हो गया है। (He has become infected with the virus.)
गंदा पानी पीने से कई लोग संक्रमित हो सकते हैं। (Many people can become infected by drinking dirty water.)
- Grammatical Note
- This is an intransitive compound verb. The subject undergoes the state of infection; they do not perform it upon themselves intentionally.
मेरा कंप्यूटर मालवेयर से संक्रमित हो गया है। (My computer has become infected with malware.)
क्या आप जानते हैं कि वह कैसे संक्रमित हुआ? (Do you know how he became infected?)
अस्पताल में सावधानी न बरतने पर मरीज संक्रमित हो सकते हैं। (Patients can become infected if precautions are not taken in the hospital.)
- Register
- Formal and semi-formal. Not typically used for a common cold unless speaking with a doctor.
- Present Tense
- बच्चे जल्दी संक्रमित होते हैं। (Children get infected quickly.)
अगर आप मास्क नहीं पहनेंगे, तो आप संक्रमित हो सकते हैं। (If you don't wear a mask, you might become infected.)
पूरी दुनिया इस नए वायरस से संक्रमित हो रही है। (The whole world is becoming infected with this new virus.)
- Negative Form
- वह अब तक संक्रमित नहीं हुआ है। (He has not become infected yet.)
सावधानी बरतने से आप संक्रमित होने से बच सकते हैं। (By taking precautions, you can avoid becoming infected.)
क्या यह घाव संक्रमित हो गया है? (Has this wound become infected?)
बिना उबला पानी पीने से लोग संक्रमित हो जाते हैं। (People get infected by drinking unboiled water.)
- Passive Usage
- To say someone 'was infected' (passive), we still use 'संक्रमित हुआ' or 'संक्रमित किया गया' if someone else did it intentionally.
- News Media
- Used in daily reports about health statistics and outbreaks.
आज शहर में 500 लोग कोरोना से संक्रमित हुए। (Today, 500 people in the city became infected with Corona.)
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि रक्त संक्रमित हो गया है। (The doctor said that the blood has become infected.)
- Digital World
- Used for computer viruses and cybersecurity threats.
एंटी-वायरस सॉफ्टवेयर आपको संक्रमित होने से बचाता है। (Anti-virus software protects you from getting infected.)
दूषित भोजन खाने से आप संक्रमित हो सकते हैं। (You can become infected by eating contaminated food.)
गाँव के कई पशु इस बीमारी से संक्रमित हो गए। (Many animals in the village became infected with this disease.)
- Environmental Usage
- Sometimes used to describe soil or water bodies being contaminated by biological agents.
- Mistake 1: Incorrect Postposition
- Incorrect: मैं वायरस को संक्रमित हूँ। Correct: मैं वायरस से संक्रमित हूँ। (I am infected with the virus.)
गलत: वह संक्रमण हुआ। सही: वह संक्रमित हुआ। (Wrong: He infection happened. Right: He became infected.)
गलत: क्या तुम संक्रामक हो? सही: क्या तुम संक्रमित हो? (Wrong: Are you contagious? Right: Are you infected? - unless you actually mean to ask if they are contagious.)
- Mistake 2: Confusing Adjectives
- 'संक्रमित' (Infected) vs 'संक्रामक' (Infectious). If you say 'I am infectious,' it means you are spreading the disease. If you say 'I am infected,' it means you have the disease.
गलत: पानी संक्रमित करना। सही: पानी संक्रमित होना। (Wrong: To infect water - if you are the one getting sick. Right: Water becoming infected/contaminated.)
गलत: वह कैंसर से संक्रमित है। सही: वह कैंसर से पीड़ित है। (Cancer is not an infection, it's a disease, so use 'पीड़ित' - suffering from.)
गलत: भोजन संक्रमित हो गया। सही: भोजन दूषित हो गया। (While 'संक्रमित' is okay, 'दूषित' - contaminated - is more natural for food.)
- Pronunciation
- Often mispronounced as 'Sankramit'. Ensure the 'n' sound is a nasal 'n' (Anusvara) like 'Sun-kru-mit'.
- बीमार पड़ना (Beemar Padna)
- The most common, informal way to say 'to fall sick.' Use this for general illnesses like a cold or stomach ache.
- पीड़ित होना (Peedit Hona)
- Means 'to be a victim of' or 'to suffer from.' Used for long-term or serious diseases like cancer or diabetes.
- छूत लगना (Chhoot Lagna)
- A more colloquial and slightly traditional way to say 'to catch a contagion.' 'Chhoot' refers to touch or contagion.
वह बुखार से पीड़ित है। (He is suffering from fever.) vs वह वायरस से संक्रमित है। (He is infected with the virus.)
उसको इन्फेक्शन (Infection) हो गया है। (He has an infection.) - Using the English loanword is very common in urban Hindi.
- दूषित होना (Dooshit Hona)
- Used primarily for objects like water, air, or food meaning 'to be contaminated/polluted.'
यह क्षेत्र संक्रमित क्षेत्र घोषित किया गया है। (This area has been declared an infected/containment zone.)
मलेरिया से ग्रस्त होना। (To be afflicted with Malaria.) - 'Grast' is another formal alternative for 'Sankramit' in certain contexts.
बीमारी का फैलना। (The spreading of a disease.) - 'Phailna' describes the movement of the infection through a population.
- Summary of Choice
- Choose 'Sankramit' for biological infection, 'Dooshit' for environmental contamination, and 'Beemar' for general sickness.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The word 'Sankranti' (as in the festival Makar Sankranti) share the same root. It refers to the sun 'moving' into a new constellation, just as a virus 'moves' into a new host.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'san' like 'sand' without the nasal quality.
- Using a hard English 't' instead of the soft Hindi dental 't' in 'mit'.
- Merging the two words into one without a pause.
- Pronouncing 'kra' as 'kar'.
- Forgetting the aspiration in 'hona' (it should not be 'ona').
Difficulty Rating
The word is long but follows standard phonetic rules. Recognizable in news.
Requires remembering the 'n' (anusvara) and the compound verb structure.
Pronunciation of 'kra' and 'mit' needs care but is manageable.
Clear pronunciation in formal speech makes it easy to spot.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Compound Verbs with 'Hona'
संक्रमित (Adj) + होना (Verb) forms the intransitive state.
Instrumental Postposition 'Se'
Always use 'से' for the agent of infection: 'वायरस से संक्रमित'.
No 'Ne' in Past Tense
'वह संक्रमित हुआ' (He became infected) - 'होना' is intransitive.
Adjective Agreement
'संक्रमित' is invariable; it does not change for gender or number.
Causative form with 'Karna'
'संक्रमित करना' means 'to infect someone else'.
Examples by Level
वह बीमार है।
He is sick.
Simple present tense with 'beemar'.
वह वायरस से संक्रमित है।
He is infected with a virus.
Using 'se' with the cause of infection.
क्या आप संक्रमित हैं?
Are you infected?
Interrogative sentence.
मैं संक्रमित नहीं हूँ।
I am not infected.
Negative sentence.
बच्चा संक्रमित हो गया।
The child became infected.
Past tense 'ho gaya'.
यह गंदा पानी है।
This is dirty water.
Simple descriptive sentence.
सावधान! यह संक्रमित क्षेत्र है।
Careful! This is an infected area.
Imperative and descriptive.
हाथ धोओ, संक्रमित मत हो।
Wash hands, don't get infected.
Imperative negative.
फ्लू से कई लोग संक्रमित हो रहे हैं।
Many people are getting infected with the flu.
Present continuous tense.
वह कैसे संक्रमित हुआ?
How did he become infected?
Question in past tense.
दूषित भोजन से आप संक्रमित हो सकते हैं।
You can get infected by contaminated food.
Use of 'sakna' for possibility.
मेरा दोस्त कल संक्रमित हो गया।
My friend got infected yesterday.
Past tense with time marker 'kal'.
अस्पताल में लोग जल्दी संक्रमित होते हैं।
People get infected quickly in hospitals.
General habit/fact in present tense.
क्या यह घाव संक्रमित हो गया है?
Has this wound become infected?
Present perfect interrogative.
हमें संक्रमित होने से बचना चाहिए।
We should avoid getting infected.
Use of 'chahiye' for advice.
मच्छर के काटने से वह संक्रमित हुई।
She became infected by a mosquito bite.
Feminine past tense 'hui'.
अगर आप टीका लगवाएंगे, तो आप संक्रमित नहीं होंगे।
If you get vaccinated, you won't get infected.
Conditional sentence 'agar... toh'.
मेरा कंप्यूटर एक खतरनाक वायरस से संक्रमित हो गया है।
My computer has become infected with a dangerous virus.
Metaphorical use for technology.
डॉक्टर ने जाँच की कि क्या मरीज संक्रमित था।
The doctor checked if the patient was infected.
Indirect speech/clause.
संक्रमित होने के बाद उसे अलग कमरे में रखा गया।
After getting infected, he was kept in a separate room.
Use of 'ke baad' with the oblique infinitive.
वह नहीं जानता था कि वह कब संक्रमित हुआ।
He didn't know when he became infected.
Past perfect context.
क्या आपको डर है कि आप संक्रमित हो जाएंगे?
Are you afraid that you will get infected?
Expressing fear with a 'ki' clause.
इस क्षेत्र के सभी पशु संक्रमित हो सकते हैं।
All animals in this area can become infected.
Plural subject with 'ho sakte hain'.
संक्रमित होने की संभावना बहुत कम है।
The probability of getting infected is very low.
Noun phrase 'hone ki sambhavna'.
स्वास्थ्य विभाग ने पुष्टि की है कि 10 लोग संक्रमित हुए हैं।
The health department has confirmed that 10 people have been infected.
Formal reporting style.
संक्रमित होने के लक्षणों में बुखार और खांसी शामिल हैं।
Symptoms of being infected include fever and cough.
Using 'shamil hain' for inclusion.
बिना सुरक्षा के संक्रमित व्यक्ति के पास जाना खतरनाक है।
Going near an infected person without protection is dangerous.
Infinitive as a subject.
यह सॉफ्टवेयर आपके सिस्टम को संक्रमित होने से रोकता है।
This software prevents your system from becoming infected.
Causative logic with 'rokta hai'.
जैसे ही वह संक्रमित हुआ, उसने खुद को क्वारंटीन कर लिया।
As soon as he became infected, he quarantined himself.
Use of 'jaise hi... waise hi'.
वैज्ञानिक यह पता लगा रहे हैं कि वायरस कैसे संक्रमित करता है।
Scientists are finding out how the virus infects.
Differentiating 'sankramit hona' (get infected) and 'sankramit karna' (to infect).
क्या संक्रमित होना हमेशा घातक होता है?
Is becoming infected always fatal?
Abstract question.
शहर का मुख्य जल स्रोत बैक्टीरिया से संक्रमित पाया गया।
The city's main water source was found to be infected with bacteria.
Passive construction 'paya gaya'.
महामारी के दौरान, समाज का हर वर्ग किसी न किसी रूप में संक्रमित हुआ।
During the pandemic, every section of society was infected in some way.
Sociological context.
विचारधाराएं भी वायरस की तरह मस्तिष्क को संक्रमित कर सकती हैं।
Ideologies, too, can infect the mind like a virus.
Metaphorical/Philosophical use.
संक्रमित होने की दर को कम करने के लिए कड़े कदम उठाए गए।
Strict measures were taken to reduce the rate of infection.
Complex noun phrase 'sankramit hone ki dar'.
यदि कोई कोशिका संक्रमित होती है, तो वह प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को संकेत भेजती है।
If a cell becomes infected, it sends signals to the immune system.
Scientific precision.
अस्पताल के भीतर ही संक्रमित होना (hospital-acquired infection) एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
Becoming infected within the hospital itself is a major challenge.
Technical medical discussion.
उसकी पूरी सोच ही नकारात्मकता से संक्रमित हो चुकी है।
His entire thinking has become infected with negativity.
Abstract metaphorical use.
संक्रमित होने के संभावित खतरों पर एक विस्तृत रिपोर्ट तैयार की गई।
A detailed report was prepared on the potential risks of becoming infected.
Formal academic phrasing.
क्या वायुमंडल भी सूक्ष्मजीवों से संक्रमित हो सकता है?
Can the atmosphere also become infected with microorganisms?
Environmental science query.
इतिहास गवाह है कि कैसे साम्राज्य भ्रष्टाचार से संक्रमित होकर पतन की ओर बढ़े।
History is witness to how empires, becoming infected with corruption, moved towards downfall.
Historical/literary register.
लेखक ने समाज की 'संक्रमित मानसिकता' पर कड़ा प्रहार किया है।
The author has strongly attacked the 'infected mindset' of society.
Literary criticism.
जैव-आतंकवाद का मुख्य उद्देश्य जनसंख्या को संक्रमित करना और भय फैलाना है।
The main objective of bio-terrorism is to infect the population and spread fear.
Geopolitical context.
मनुष्य का अस्तित्व प्रकृति के साथ उसके संक्रमित संबंधों के कारण खतरे में है।
Human existence is in danger due to its infected relationship with nature.
Philosophical/Ecological depth.
जब डेटा संक्रमित होता है, तो पूरी डिजिटल अर्थव्यवस्था की अखंडता दांव पर लग जाती है।
When data becomes infected, the integrity of the entire digital economy is at stake.
High-level technical/economic discourse.
संक्रमित होने की प्रक्रिया इतनी सूक्ष्म है कि इसका पता लगाना अत्यंत कठिन है।
The process of becoming infected is so subtle that detecting it is extremely difficult.
Scientific nuance.
वह अपनी कला के माध्यम से समाज की संक्रमित जड़ों को उखाड़ना चाहता है।
Through his art, he wants to uproot the infected roots of society.
Artistic metaphor.
क्या चेतना को भी किसी बाहरी तत्व से संक्रमित किया जा सकता है?
Can consciousness also be infected by some external element?
Metaphysical query.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— Confirmation of being infected.
रिपोर्ट में उसके संक्रमित होने की पुष्टि हुई।
— The possibility of getting infected.
वहां संक्रमित होने की पूरी संभावना है।
— The state/condition of being infected.
संक्रमित होने की स्थिति में तुरंत डॉक्टर से मिलें।
Often Confused With
This means 'infectious' (the ability to spread), while 'Sankramit' means 'infected' (the state of having the germ).
This is the noun 'infection'. Use it as: 'उसे संक्रमण है' (He has an infection).
This means 'contaminated' or 'polluted'. Usually used for non-living things like water or air.
Idioms & Expressions
— To be influenced or 'infected' by someone's ideas (often negative).
वह अपने गुरु के विचारों से संक्रमित हो गया है।
Metaphorical— To catch bad habits or traits from others.
पूरी टोली बुराई से संक्रमित हो गई है।
Metaphorical— When fear spreads like a virus through a group.
पूरी भीड़ डर से संक्रमित हो गई थी।
Metaphorical— To be heavily influenced by modern trends (can be used ironically).
गाँव अब आधुनिकता से संक्रमित हो रहे हैं।
Metaphorical— When a system or person becomes corrupt.
पूरा विभाग भ्रष्टाचार से संक्रमित हो गया है।
Metaphorical— To be filled with hatred spread by others.
युवा पीढ़ी नफरत से संक्रमित हो रही है।
Metaphorical— To become greedy due to surrounding influences.
उसका मन लालच से संक्रमित हो गया।
Metaphorical— When laziness spreads in a team.
पूरी टीम आलस्य से संक्रमित हो गई।
Metaphorical— To be filled with ego.
सफलता के बाद वह अहंकार से संक्रमित हो गया।
MetaphoricalEasily Confused
Both look similar and relate to infection.
'Sankramak' is an adjective for the disease; 'Sankramit' is an adjective for the patient.
कोरोना एक संक्रामक बीमारी है, और वह इससे संक्रमित है।
Both mean being affected by something.
'Grast' is broader and can be used for poverty, debt, or non-infectious diseases.
वह ऋण (debt) से ग्रस्त है।
Both describe being sick.
'Peedit' emphasizes the suffering or the victimhood of the person.
वह कैंसर से पीड़ित है।
General term for sick.
'Beemar' is general; 'Sankramit' is specific to pathogens.
मैं बीमार हूँ (General). मैं वायरस से संक्रमित हूँ (Specific).
Both mean not healthy.
'Aswasth' is a formal way to say 'unwell' without specifying why.
वह आज अस्वस्थ महसूस कर रहा है।
Sentence Patterns
Subject + [Disease] + से संक्रमित है।
वह फ्लू से संक्रमित है।
Subject + संक्रमित + [Verb Tense].
वह कल संक्रमित हो गया।
अगर... तो Subject + संक्रमित + [Future Verb].
अगर आप बाहर जाएंगे, तो संक्रमित हो जाएंगे।
Subject + को संक्रमित होने का डर है।
मुझे संक्रमित होने का डर है।
संक्रमित होने की दर + [Verb].
संक्रमित होने की दर कम हो रही है।
संक्रमित होने के लक्षण + [Verb].
संक्रमित होने के लक्षण स्पष्ट हैं।
[Abstract Concept] + से संक्रमित होना।
समाज नफरत से संक्रमित हो गया है।
[Complex Condition] + के कारण संक्रमित होना।
सुरक्षा में चूक के कारण पूरा सिस्टम संक्रमित हुआ।
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
High (especially in news and health)
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Using 'ko' instead of 'se'.
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वायरस से संक्रमित।
In Hindi, you are infected 'by/with' (se) a virus, not 'to' (ko) a virus.
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Using 'ne' with the subject in past tense.
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वह संक्रमित हुआ।
'Hona' is an intransitive verb, so the subject never takes the 'ne' particle, even in the past tense.
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Confusing 'Sankramit' and 'Sankraman'.
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वह संक्रमित है। (He is infected.)
'Sankraman' is the noun (infection). You can't say 'He is infection'.
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Using it for non-pathogenic issues.
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वह कैंसर से पीड़ित है।
Don't use 'संक्रमित' for things like cancer, broken bones, or headaches. Only for germs.
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Mispronouncing the 'kra' sound.
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Sankramit (San-kra-mit).
Some learners say 'Sankarmit' (moving the 'r'). Make sure the 'r' follows the 'k'.
Tips
Use 'Se' Postposition
Always remember to use 'से' (se) with the disease name. 'कोरोना से संक्रमित' is the correct way to link the person to the illness.
Don't confuse with 'Sankramak'
'Sankramit' is the person who has the bug. 'Sankramak' is the bug that can jump to others. One is 'infected', the other is 'infectious'.
Medical Accuracy
Use this word when you want to sound precise, especially in a doctor's office or when reading a health report.
Digital Viruses
You can use this word for your phone or computer. It makes you sound very tech-savvy in Hindi!
Softening the Blow
If someone is sick, 'Sankramit' can sound a bit scary. Use 'Beemar' or 'Unki tabiyat theek nahi hai' to be more gentle.
Formal Writing
In exams or formal letters, always prefer 'संक्रमित होना' over 'बीमार पड़ना' when discussing public health issues.
News Tickers
Look for this word on the bottom scroll of Hindi news channels; it's a great way to see it used with numbers and statistics.
The Nasal N
Practice the 'San-' part by humming through your nose. It's not a hard 'n' like in 'sun', but a soft nasalization.
Root Memory
Remember 'Kram' means 'step'. An infection 'steps' into you. This helps you remember the middle of the word.
Warning Signs
If you see 'संक्रमित' on a sign in India, it usually means danger or a restricted area. Pay attention!
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Sun' (San) + 'Kram' (like 'Cram' or 'Crumb'). A germ 'crams' into your body under the 'sun'. Sankramit!
Visual Association
Imagine a green virus particle 'stepping' (Kram) onto a person. The 'San' is like a spotlight on the event.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to use 'संक्रमित होना' in three different tenses (past, present, future) while talking about a computer virus.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'संक्रमण' (Sankramaṇa). In Sanskrit, 'Sam' (prefix) means together/thoroughly and 'Krama' means to step, move, or proceed. Thus, it originally meant a transition, crossing over, or passage.
Original meaning: Transition, passage, or the sun's passage from one zodiac sign to another (Makar Sankranti).
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)Cultural Context
Be sensitive when using this word about people, as it can sound clinical or stigmatizing in some social contexts. 'Beemar' is softer.
In English, we often say 'catch a cold' or 'get sick'. In Hindi, 'Sankramit Hona' is much more formal, like saying 'contracted an infection'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Hospital/Clinic
- क्या मैं संक्रमित हूँ?
- वह कैसे संक्रमित हुआ?
- संक्रमित घाव का इलाज।
- संक्रमित होने के बाद क्या करें?
News/Media
- कितने लोग संक्रमित हुए?
- संक्रमितों की संख्या।
- संक्रमित क्षेत्र की घेराबंदी।
- नया वायरस तेजी से संक्रमित कर रहा है।
Cybersecurity
- फाइल संक्रमित हो गई है।
- सिस्टम संक्रमित होने का खतरा।
- संक्रमित ईमेल न खोलें।
- एंटीवायरस से संक्रमित फाइलों को हटाएं।
General Hygiene
- संक्रमित होने से बचें।
- गंदा पानी संक्रमित कर सकता है।
- संक्रमित व्यक्ति से दूरी बनाएं।
- हाथ धोना संक्रमण रोकता है।
School/Biology
- कोशिका कैसे संक्रमित होती है?
- संक्रमित होने की प्रक्रिया।
- जीवाणु से संक्रमित होना।
- संक्रमित होने के प्रभाव।
Conversation Starters
"क्या आपको लगता है कि इस मौसम में लोग जल्दी संक्रमित हो जाते हैं?"
"अगर कोई संक्रमित हो जाए, तो उसे सबसे पहले क्या करना चाहिए?"
"क्या आपका कंप्यूटर कभी किसी वायरस से संक्रमित हुआ है?"
"अस्पतालों में संक्रमित होने से बचने के लिए क्या सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए?"
"क्या आपको डर है कि बाहर का खाना खाने से आप संक्रमित हो सकते हैं?"
Journal Prompts
लिखिए कि महामारी के दौरान जब लोग संक्रमित हो रहे थे, तो आपने अपनी सुरक्षा कैसे की।
क्या कभी आपके परिवार में कोई संक्रमित हुआ है? उस अनुभव के बारे में लिखिए।
आजकल डिजिटल दुनिया में कंप्यूटर का संक्रमित होना कितना बड़ा खतरा है? अपने विचार लिखिए।
एक काल्पनिक कहानी लिखिए जिसमें एक पूरा शहर एक रहस्यमयी वायरस से संक्रमित हो जाता है।
स्वास्थ्य और स्वच्छता का संक्रमित होने से क्या संबंध है? विस्तार से लिखिए।
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it can mean any pathogen, including bacteria, fungi, or parasites. It is also used metaphorically for computer viruses or even the spread of negative ideas. However, in common usage today, it is most frequently associated with viral infections.
No, you cannot. A broken leg is an injury, not an infection. You would use 'चोट लगना' (chot lagna) or 'हड्डी टूटना' (haddi tootna). 'संक्रमित होना' only applies when a germ is involved.
'संक्रमित होना' means 'to become infected' (describing the person's state). 'संक्रमण होना' means 'an infection to happen' (describing the presence of the disease). For example: 'वह संक्रमित है' (He is infected) vs 'उसे संक्रमण है' (He has an infection).
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal. If you are talking to a friend about a common cold, 'बीमार' (beemar) or 'जुकाम' (jukam) is better. Use 'संक्रमित' when talking about something more serious or in a medical context.
You use 'संक्रमित करना' (Sankramit karna). For example: 'वह दूसरों को संक्रमित कर सकता है' (He can infect others). This is the transitive version of the verb.
Yes, you can say 'पानी संक्रमित हो गया है', but 'पानी दूषित हो गया है' (contaminated) is slightly more common for environmental pollution. However, if the water specifically has bacteria, 'संक्रमित' is perfectly correct.
The adjective 'संक्रमित' does not change. Only the auxiliary verb 'होना' changes. For a male: 'वह संक्रमित हुआ'. For a female: 'वह संक्रमित हुई'.
The most direct opposite is 'असंक्रमित' (uninfected). In a broader sense, 'स्वस्थ' (healthy) or 'सुरक्षित' (safe/protected) are also used as antonyms.
Yes! In Hindi tech support or news, you will often hear 'फाइलें संक्रमित हो गई हैं' (The files have become infected). It is the standard term for malware infections.
Yes, it is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without changes in its spelling. This is why it sounds formal.
Test Yourself 180 questions
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'He is infected with the flu.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'My computer was infected yesterday.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about why we should wash hands.
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Translate: 'The infection rate is decreasing in the city.'
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Use 'संक्रमित होना' metaphorically in a sentence.
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Write a formal health advisory sentence (1 sentence).
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Create a question asking a doctor if a wound is infected.
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Write a sentence about a virus spreading in a village.
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Translate: 'I am afraid of getting infected.'
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Write a sentence using 'पुनः संक्रमित' (re-infected).
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Write a negative sentence in the future tense.
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Describe an 'infected area' in one sentence.
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Write a sentence about contaminated water.
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Use 'संक्रमित होना' in a sentence about a pandemic.
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Write a sentence about a lab report.
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Create a dialogue between two friends about a computer virus.
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Write a sentence about symptoms.
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Translate: 'Is it possible to get infected twice?'
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Write a sentence about a vaccinated person.
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Write a sentence about the environment.
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Say in Hindi: 'I am not infected.'
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Say in Hindi: 'He became infected yesterday.'
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Ask in Hindi: 'How did you get infected?'
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Say in Hindi: 'The computer is infected with a virus.'
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Say in Hindi: 'We should avoid getting infected.'
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Ask in Hindi: 'Is this area infected?'
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Say in Hindi: 'Symptoms appear after three days.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Many people are getting infected.'
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Say in Hindi: 'The blood is infected.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Don't drink infected water.'
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Ask a doctor: 'Has my wound become infected?'
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Say in Hindi: 'The infection rate is high.'
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Say in Hindi: 'He was re-infected.'
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Say in Hindi: 'I am afraid of the virus.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Wash your hands to stay safe.'
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Say in Hindi: 'The report is positive.'
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Say in Hindi: 'The whole village is infected.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Ideas can also infect.'
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Say in Hindi: 'Is it contagious?'
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Say in Hindi: 'He is in isolation.'
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Transcript: 'नमस्ते, आज की मुख्य खबर है कि शहर में 200 नए लोग कोरोना से संक्रमित पाए गए हैं।' Question: What is the main news?
Transcript: 'डॉक्टर ने कहा कि अगर घाव लाल हो जाए, तो समझो कि वह संक्रमित हो गया है।' Question: What is a sign of infection?
Transcript: 'सावधान! यह पानी संक्रमित हो सकता है, इसे उबालकर ही पिएं।' Question: What should you do with the water?
Transcript: 'मेरा लैपटॉप कल से बहुत धीमा है, मुझे लगता है कि यह संक्रमित हो गया है।' Question: Why does he think the laptop is infected?
Transcript: 'स्वास्थ्य विभाग के अनुसार, संक्रमित होने की दर पिछले हफ्ते से कम हुई है।' Question: Has the infection rate increased or decreased?
Transcript: 'क्या आप जानते हैं कि मच्छर के काटने से भी आप संक्रमित हो सकते हैं?' Question: Can mosquito bites infect you?
Transcript: 'संक्रमित व्यक्ति को कम से कम 10 दिनों तक अलग रहना चाहिए।' Question: For how many days should the infected person stay isolated?
Transcript: 'बिना मास्क के बाहर जाना आपको संक्रमित कर सकता है।' Question: What can happen if you go out without a mask?
Transcript: 'अस्पताल में साफ-सफाई का ध्यान न रखने पर मरीज संक्रमित हो जाते हैं।' Question: Why do patients get infected in the hospital?
Transcript: 'रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, वह पुनः संक्रमित हुआ है।' Question: Is it his first time being infected?
Transcript: 'ज्यादातर बच्चे स्कूल में एक-दूसरे से संक्रमित होते हैं।' Question: Where do most children get infected according to the speaker?
Transcript: 'अगर आपको बुखार है, तो शायद आप संक्रमित हैं।' Question: What is the symptom mentioned?
Transcript: 'वायरस हवा में घंटों तक रह सकता है और लोगों को संक्रमित कर सकता है।' Question: How long can the virus stay in the air?
Transcript: 'संक्रमित भोजन खाने से पेट खराब हो सकता है।' Question: What can happen if you eat infected food?
Transcript: 'टीका लगवाने के बाद संक्रमित होने का खतरा 90 प्रतिशत कम हो जाता है।' Question: By what percentage does the risk decrease after vaccination?
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Summary
संक्रमित होना is your go-to formal term for getting infected. Use it when discussing viruses, bacteria, or computer malware. Remember: Subject + [Disease] + से + संक्रमित होना. Example: 'वह कोरोना से संक्रमित है' (He is infected with Corona).
- A formal Hindi verb meaning 'to become infected' by a pathogen or virus.
- Used extensively in medical, news, and technical (computer virus) contexts.
- Requires the postposition 'से' (se) to indicate the source of the infection.
- Commonly confused with 'sankramak' (infectious) or 'beemar' (general sickness).
Use 'Se' Postposition
Always remember to use 'से' (se) with the disease name. 'कोरोना से संक्रमित' is the correct way to link the person to the illness.
Don't confuse with 'Sankramak'
'Sankramit' is the person who has the bug. 'Sankramak' is the bug that can jump to others. One is 'infected', the other is 'infectious'.
Medical Accuracy
Use this word when you want to sound precise, especially in a doctor's office or when reading a health report.
Digital Viruses
You can use this word for your phone or computer. It makes you sound very tech-savvy in Hindi!
Example
पानी के दूषित होने से कई लोग संक्रमित हो गए।
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