When we talk about someone being very thin, we use the Hindi word दुबलापन (dublāpan). This noun describes the state or condition of being excessively thin, often to an unhealthy degree. You might hear this term used when discussing health, nutrition, or even sometimes in a descriptive way for someone who is naturally very slender. It's a useful word to know when describing physical characteristics in Hindi.
§ Confusing "Dublapan" with general thinness
One of the most common mistakes learners make is using दुबलापन (dublapan) to describe any kind of thinness. However, दुबलापन specifically refers to an unhealthy or excessively thin state, often associated with weakness or an underlying health issue. It implies a condition rather than just a physical attribute.
§ Using "Dublapan" for objects or non-living things
Another mistake is applying दुबलापन to objects or non-living things. Since it describes a physical condition related to weight and health, it is exclusively used for living beings, primarily humans or animals. A thin stick, for instance, would be 'पतली लकड़ी' (patli lakdi), not suffering from दुबलापन.
उसका दुबलापन चिंता का विषय था।
§ Incorrect grammatical usage: confusing noun with adjective
दुबलापन is a noun, meaning 'the condition of being underweight'. Sometimes, learners might mistakenly use it as an adjective. The adjective form is 'दुबला' (dubla) for masculine singular, 'दुबली' (dubli) for feminine singular, and 'दुबले' (duble) for plural or respectful masculine. Using दुबलापन when you mean 'thin' is incorrect.
- Correct Adjective
- वह बहुत दुबला है। (He is very thin.)
- Incorrect Adjective Use
- वह बहुत दुबलापन है। (Incorrect: He is very excessive thinness.)
§ Overlooking the negative connotation
दुबलापन inherently carries a negative connotation, implying something undesirable or unhealthy. It's not a neutral term for 'thin'. Using it in a situation where you mean 'slender' or 'lean' (which are often positive or neutral) would be a misuse and could convey an unintended negative judgment.
बच्चे में दुबलापन कुपोषण का संकेत था।
Incorrect: वह अपने दुबलापन के बावजूद बहुत ताकतवर है। (Incorrect: She is very strong despite her excessive thinness, implying her thinness is a drawback when it might just be her natural build.)
Correct (if she's naturally slender): वह अपनी पतली काया के बावजूद बहुत ताकतवर है। (She is very strong despite her slender build.)
§ Not understanding the nuance with related words
Hindi has several words related to thinness, and not understanding their distinct nuances can lead to errors. For example:
पतला (patla): General term for thin, slender. Can be neutral or even positive.
वह बहुत पतला है लेकिन स्वस्थ है।
He is very thin but healthy. कमज़ोर (kamzor): Weak, feeble. While often associated with दुबलापन, it refers to lack of strength, not necessarily just weight.
बीमारी के कारण वह कमज़ोर हो गया था।
He became weak due to illness. सूखा (sukha): Dry, emaciated (when referring to a person). This term often implies a more severe, almost withered state of thinness, usually due to severe illness or starvation. It's stronger than दुबलापन.
वह इतना सूखा है कि हड्डियाँ दिखती हैं।
He is so emaciated that his bones are visible.
Test Yourself 18 questions
वह बहुत ___ है। (वह/लड़की/खाता)
The sentence means 'He is very thin'. 'दुबलापन' means 'thinness' or 'emaciation'.
उस बच्चे को ___ है। (बच्चे/यह/खाना)
The sentence means 'That child has thinness'. 'दुबलापन' fits here as a condition.
क्या तुम्हें ___ महसूस हो रहा है? (तुम/क्या/अच्छा)
The sentence means 'Are you feeling thinness?' This is a question about a physical condition.
सही खाने से ___ कम होता है। (खाना/पानी/फल)
The sentence means 'Eating properly reduces thinness'. 'दुबलापन' is the condition that can be reduced.
उसकी बीमारी के कारण उसे ___ है। (बीमारी/वजह/डॉक्टर)
The sentence means 'Due to his illness, he has thinness'. 'दुबलापन' is a common outcome of illness.
वह हमेशा अपने ___ के बारे में चिंतित रहता है। (चिंता/बात/सोच)
The sentence means 'He is always worried about his thinness'. 'दुबलापन' is something a person might worry about.
Which word describes someone very thin?
दुबला (dubla) means thin.
If a child is very thin, what might be a concern?
दुबलापन (dublapan) refers to the condition of being excessively thin.
Which of these is NOT a sign of good health?
दुबलापन (dublapan) implies being underweight, which is not a sign of good health.
दुबलापन (dublapan) means being very strong.
दुबलापन (dublapan) means being excessively thin, not strong.
If someone is दुबला (dubla), they are thin.
दुबला (dubla) directly translates to thin.
Having दुबलापन (dublapan) is generally considered healthy.
दुबलापन (dublapan) means being excessively thin or underweight, which is generally not considered healthy.
एक महीने के भीतर उसका ___ चिंताजनक रूप से बढ़ गया। (Within a month, his ___ increased alarmingly.)
The sentence implies a negative change related to being thin, so 'दुबलापन' (thinness/emaciation) fits best. 'मोटापा' (obesity) is the opposite, 'वजन' (weight) is neutral, and 'ऊंचाई' (height) is irrelevant.
लंबे समय तक कुपोषण के कारण बच्चों में गंभीर ___ देखा जा सकता है। (Severe ___ can be observed in children due to prolonged malnutrition.)
Malnutrition directly leads to emaciation or 'दुबलापन'. While the other options can be symptoms, 'दुबलापन' is a direct and prominent physical outcome.
उसकी बीमारी के कारण उसका ___ इतना बढ़ गया कि उसे पहचानना मुश्किल हो गया। (Due to his illness, his ___ increased so much that it became difficult to recognize him.)
A severe illness can cause significant weight loss and 'दुबलापन', making a person look drastically different. The other options are not physical changes that would make someone unrecognizable in the same way.
भूखमरी के चलते उस गाँव में कई लोगों का ___ एक गंभीर समस्या बन गया था। (Due to famine, the ___ of many people in that village had become a serious problem.)
Famine directly causes widespread 'दुबलापन' (emaciation) as a severe health issue. While 'स्वास्थ्य' (health) is also affected, 'दुबलापन' is a more specific and direct consequence in this context.
निरंतर काम और तनाव के कारण, उसने अपने ___ पर ध्यान नहीं दिया। (Due to continuous work and stress, he did not pay attention to his ___.)
Overwork and stress can lead to neglect of one's physical health, often resulting in 'दुबलापन' if not managed. The sentence implies a personal physical aspect that was overlooked.
पोषण विशेषज्ञ ने उसे उसके ___ को ठीक करने के लिए एक विशेष आहार योजना दी। (The nutritionist gave him a special diet plan to correct his ___.)
A nutritionist's role is to address dietary issues, and a 'विशेष आहार योजना' (special diet plan) would be prescribed to correct a physical condition like 'दुबलापन' (being underweight).
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