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विस्मृत करना

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विस्मृत करना

vismrit karna

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Explanation विस्मृत करना in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'विस्मृत करना' (vismrit karnā). You should focus on the simple word 'भूलना' (bhūlnā), which means 'to forget'. For example, 'Main apna naam bhūl gaya' (I forgot my name). However, it is good to know that 'vismrit karnā' exists as a very fancy version of 'bhūlnā'. You might see it in a storybook. Just remember that 'karnā' means 'to do', and 'vismrit' means 'forgotten'. So, you are 'doing a forgotten' – which is a very formal way to say you forgot something. Don't worry about using it in your own speaking yet. Just recognize it as a very polite and formal way to say 'forget'.

At the A2 level, you are starting to learn more 'compound verbs' like 'vismrit karnā'. You know that 'karnā' is used to turn adjectives or nouns into verbs. Here, 'vismrit' is an adjective meaning 'forgotten'. When you add 'karnā', it becomes 'to forget'. You might encounter this word in formal Hindi news or in school textbooks. It is important to know that in the past tense, you must use 'ne' with the person who forgot. For example: 'Usne sab kuchh vismrit kar diya' (He forgot everything). This sounds much more serious than 'Woh sab bhūl gaya'. Use this word if you want to sound very respectful or if you are writing a formal paragraph for a class.

As a B1 learner, you should be able to distinguish between 'bhūlnā' (common) and 'vismrit karnā' (formal). 'Vismrit karnā' is a CEFR B1 level word because it requires an understanding of register. You use this word when the thing being forgotten is important—like a lesson, a historical fact, or a deep emotion. It is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit. This gives it a 'pure' and 'literary' feel. You should start using this in your formal writing. For example, 'Hamein apni sanskriti ko vismrit nahi karna chahiye' (We should not forget our culture). Notice how it sounds more powerful than using 'bhūlnā'.

At the B2 level, you should use 'विस्मृत करना' comfortably in formal debates, essays, and advanced reading. You should also understand its passive counterpart, 'विस्मृत होना' (vismrit honā - to be forgotten). B2 learners should notice the nuance: 'vismrit karnā' often implies a conscious or significant act of forgetting, whereas 'bhūlnā' can be accidental. You can also use it in the context of 'vismriti' (amnesia/forgetfulness). In your writing, use it to contrast with 'smaraṇ karnā' (to remember) to create a sophisticated rhetorical effect. For example: 'Yadi hum itihaas ko vismrit karenge, toh hum wahi galtiyan dohraenge' (If we forget history, we will repeat the same mistakes).

At the C1 level, you are expected to appreciate the stylistic value of 'विस्मृत करना'. You should recognize it in classical poetry and high-level political discourse. You should also be aware of its synonyms like 'विस्मरण' (vismaraṇ) and how they differ slightly in usage. A C1 speaker uses this word to convey a sense of 'oblivion' or 'erasure from memory' that 'bhūlnā' cannot capture. You might use it when discussing the 'collective forgetting' of a society or the 'erasure' of a language. It is part of a broader vocabulary of 'Smriti' (Memory) and 'Vismriti' (Forgetfulness) that is central to Indian philosophical thought. Your usage should be precise, avoiding it in colloquial settings but employing it effectively in literary analysis.

For a C2 learner, 'विस्मृत करना' is a tool for nuanced expression. You understand its etymological roots in Sanskrit and how it fits into the 'Tatsama' layer of Hindi. You can use it to discuss complex psychological states, such as the intentional repression of memories or the philosophical concept of 'vismriti' as a veil over the soul. You should be able to compare it with Urdu-derived alternatives like 'farāmosh karnā' (to forget) and choose between them based on the desired tone of your discourse (Sanskritized vs. Persianized). At this level, you don't just know the word; you know the cultural and historical weight it carries when used in a speech by a national leader or in a philosophical treatise.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

विस्मृत करना in 30 Seconds

Formal/Literary Hindi for 'to forget'.
Derived from Sanskrit roots; high-register vocabulary.
Used for significant topics (history, culture, deep emotions).
Requires 'ne' in past tense; transitive compound verb.

The Hindi verb विस्मृत करना (vismrit karnā) is a sophisticated, formal way of saying 'to forget' or 'to fail to remember.' While the common, everyday word for forgetting is bhūlnā, vismrit karnā carries a literary and scholarly weight. It is derived from the Sanskrit root smṛ (to remember) with the prefix vi-, which often denotes the opposite or away. Therefore, it literally means the act of moving something away from one's memory. This term is frequently encountered in classical literature, formal speeches, academic writing, and legal documents where precision and a high register of language are required.

Register: Formal / Literary (Tatsama word)
Grammatical Category: Transitive Verb (requires an object)
Common Usage: Used when discussing historical events, philosophical concepts, or formal promises.

इतिहास की उन कड़वी यादों को विस्मृत करना समाज के लिए आवश्यक है। (It is necessary for society to forget those bitter memories of history.)

In a psychological context, vismrit karnā implies a more active or definitive process of forgetting than just 'slipping one's mind.' It suggests that the memory has been completely erased or consigned to the past. For example, in a romantic poem, a poet might speak of trying to vismrit karnā a lost love, emphasizing the struggle and the finality of the act. In contrast, if you forget your keys, you would never use this word; you would use bhūlnā.

वह अपने अतीत के दुखों को विस्मृत करना चाहता है। (He wants to forget the sorrows of his past.)

Learners should be careful not to use this word in casual conversation. If you say 'Maine apna phone vismrit kar diya' (I forgot my phone) to a friend, it will sound unnaturally dramatic, like saying 'I have consigned my telephonic device to the depths of oblivion.' Use it when writing an essay, reading a Hindi newspaper like 'Dainik Jagran', or listening to a formal lecture on ethics or history.

Synonym (Formal): विस्मरण करना (Vismaraṇ karnā)
Antonym: स्मरण करना (Smaraṇ karnā - to remember/recall)

हमें अपने पूर्वजों के बलिदानों को कभी विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहिए। (We should never forget the sacrifices of our ancestors.)

Using विस्मृत करना requires an understanding of Hindi's 'karnā' (to do) verb patterns. Since it is a transitive verb, the object being forgotten is often marked by the postposition ko or is in the direct case depending on the specificity. In perfective tenses (past tense), the subject takes the ne postposition, and the verb agrees with the object.

Grammar Rule: Subject + Object + विस्मृत + करना (conjugated). In past tense: Subject + ने + Object + विस्मृत + किया।

लेखक ने अपनी प्रारंभिक विफलताओं को विस्मृत कर दिया है। (The author has forgotten his early failures.)

One common pattern is the use of 'vismrit karnā' in the negative to emphasize the importance of memory or heritage. Phrases like kadapi vismrit na karein (never forget) are common in patriotic or moral contexts. It highlights a duty to remember. It can also be used in the passive sense as vismrit ho jānā (to be forgotten), where the focus is on the memory fading away naturally.

समय के साथ पुरानी परंपराएँ विस्मृत होती जा रही हैं। (With time, old traditions are being forgotten.)

In complex sentences, you might see it combined with other verbs to indicate a state of mind. For example, vismrit karne ka prayas (attempt to forget). This is common in literature exploring the psychology of trauma or loss. The word choice here signals to the reader that the subject is dealing with profound, lasting memories, not trivial information.

Sentence Construction: Future Tense: आने वाली पीढ़ी शायद इन संघर्षों को विस्मृत कर देगी। (The coming generation might forget these struggles.)

क्या तुम उस घटना को विस्मृत करना चाहोगे? (Would you like to forget that incident?)

You will rarely hear विस्मृत करना at a vegetable market or in a casual chat over tea. Instead, look for it in the following contexts:

1. News and Documentaries: News anchors on channels like Rajya Sabha TV or BBC Hindi often use high-register vocabulary. You might hear: 'Hamne un veeron ko vismrit kar diya hai' (We have forgotten those brave hearts).
2. Literature and Poetry: In the works of Munshi Premchand or Jaishankar Prasad, this word is used to describe a character's internal state or the passing of eras.
3. Academic Lectures: Professors discussing philosophy, history, or Hindi linguistics will use 'vismrit' to differentiate between casual forgetting and historical amnesia.

कवि कहते हैं कि समय सब कुछ विस्मृत कर देता है। (The poet says that time makes one forget everything.)

In Bollywood, you might hear it in 'period dramas' or movies set in historical contexts. For example, a king might use it when talking about a treaty or a betrayal. In modern films, it might only appear in a very emotional or dramatic monologue. If a character is trying to sound intellectual or poetic, they will choose vismrit karnā over bhūlnā.

राजनीति में वादों को विस्मृत करना आम बात है। (Forgetting promises is common in politics.)

The most common mistake learners make is using विस्मृत करना in trivial situations. Forgetting your umbrella, your homework, or a name is almost always bhūlnā. Using 'vismrit karnā' for these sounds 'over the top'.

Mistake 1: Wrong Register: Incorrect: 'Mainne apna chashma vismrit kar diya.' (I forgot my glasses.)
Correct: 'Main apna chashma bhūl gaya.'
Mistake 2: Confusing with 'Vismay': Learners often confuse 'vismrit' (forgotten) with 'vismay' (wonder/astonishment). These are completely different roots. 'Vismrit' is about memory, 'Vismay' is about surprise.

सावधान: विस्मृत (Forgotten) ≠ विस्मित (Astonished).

Another mistake involves the 'ne' postposition. Because 'vismrit karnā' is a compound verb ending in 'karnā', it is transitive. In the past tense, the subject must take 'ne'. Many beginners forget this and say 'Main vismrit kiya' instead of 'Mainne vismrit kiya'.

गलत: वह अपना वादा विस्मृत किया।
सही: उसने अपना वादा विस्मृत कर दिया।

Hindi has several ways to express the act of forgetting, each with its own nuance and register. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right situation.

भूलना (Bhūlnā): The most common, neutral word. Used for forgetting keys, names, or tasks. Informal to semi-formal.
विस्मरण करना (Vismaraṇ karnā): Very similar to 'vismrit karnā'. 'Vismaraṇ' is the noun form (the act of forgetting). It is slightly more academic.
भुला देना (Bhulā denā): Common in songs. It implies an intentional act of putting something out of your mind, like forgetting an ex-lover or a bad memory.
नज़रअंदाज़ करना (Nazarandāz karnā): Though it means 'to ignore', it is often used when someone 'forgets' a detail or a person on purpose.

तुलना: 'भूलना' (Casual) vs 'विस्मृत करना' (Formal/Literary)

While bhūlnā can be used for anything, vismrit karnā is reserved for things of significance. You 'vismrit' a philosophy, a historical lesson, or a deep-seated grudge. You 'bhūl' your grocery list.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

In ancient Indian philosophy, 'vismriti' (forgetfulness) was often seen as a negative state of the soul, where one forgets their divine nature due to worldly illusion (Maya).

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ʋɪs.mɾɪt̪ kəɾ.nɑː/

US /vɪs.mrɪt kər.nɑ/

Stress is evenly distributed, but slightly more emphasis is on the first syllable 'vis' and the first syllable of 'karna'.

Rhymes With

स्मृत करना (smrit karna) अर्पित करना (arpit karna) नर्तित करना (nartit karna) हर्षित करना (harshit karna) गर्जित करना (garjit karna) मंथित करना (manthit karna) संचित करना (sanchit karna) वंचित करना (vanchit karna)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'mrit' as 'mrat' or 'mrit-a'.
Using a hard English 't' instead of a soft Hindi dental 't'.
Confusing the 'ri' vowel (ऋ) with 'ru'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 4/5

Common in newspapers and books, but requires knowledge of Sanskrit roots.

Writing 5/5

Requires understanding of the 'ne' postposition and compound verb rules.

Speaking 6/5

Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal.

Listening 4/5

Easy to recognize once the root 'smrit' is known.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

भूलना करना याद स्मृति अतीत

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Grammar to Know

Use of 'ne' with compound verbs ending in 'karnā'.

उसने (Subject + ne) वादा विस्मृत किया।

Conjunctive participle formation with 'kar'.

सब कुछ विस्मृत कर (Having forgotten everything), वह चला गया।

Agreement of verb with the object in perfective tenses.

उसने अपनी यादें (feminine plural) विस्मृत कर दीं (feminine plural).

Using 'chāhiye' for moral obligation.

हमें इतिहास विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहिए।

Passive construction with 'vismrit honā'.

पुरानी यादें विस्मृत हो गईं।

Examples by Level

क्या आप मुझे विस्मृत कर देंगे?

Will you forget me? (Very formal)

Future tense of 'karnā' with 'aap'.

उसने सब कुछ विस्मृत कर दिया।

He forgot everything.

Past tense 'karnā' becomes 'kiyā'. Subject 'us' + 'ne'.

इसे विस्मृत मत करो।

Do not forget this.

Imperative (command) using 'mat' for negative.

मैं अपना दुख विस्मृत करना चाहता हूँ।

I want to forget my sorrow.

Infinitve 'karnā' + 'chāhtā hūn'.

वह नाम विस्मृत कर चुका है।

He has already forgotten the name.

Present perfect with 'chukā hai'.

हमें यह विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहिए।

We should not forget this.

Using 'chāhiye' for 'should'.

क्या तुम मुझे विस्मृत कर सकते हो?

Can you forget me?

Using 'sakte ho' for 'can'.

सब कुछ विस्मृत करना कठिन है।

It is difficult to forget everything.

Using 'vismrit karnā' as a noun phrase.

लेखक ने अपनी पुरानी यादों को विस्मृत कर दिया।

The author forgot his old memories.

Subject 'lekhak' takes 'ne'.

समय के साथ लोग सब विस्मृत कर देते हैं।

With time, people forget everything.

General habitual present tense.

क्या आपने अपना वादा विस्मृत कर दिया?

Did you forget your promise?

Perfective past tense with 'ne'.

मैं उस दिन को कभी विस्मृत नहीं करूँगा।

I will never forget that day.

Future tense 'karūngā'.

वह अपनी पढ़ाई को विस्मृत कर रहा है।

He is forgetting his studies.

Present continuous tense.

तुम्हें अपने अतीत को विस्मृत कर देना चाहिए।

You should forget your past.

Compound verb 'kar denā' + 'chāhiye'.

उसने अपनी गलती विस्मृत करने की कोशिश की।

He tried to forget his mistake.

Infinitive + 'kī koshish kī'.

क्या हम अपनी संस्कृति विस्मृत कर रहे हैं?

Are we forgetting our culture?

Present continuous interrogative.

इतिहास को विस्मृत करना समाज के लिए घातक हो सकता है।

Forgetting history can be fatal for society.

Verbal noun phrase as subject.

उन्होंने अपने पूर्वजों के संघर्षों को विस्मृत कर दिया है।

They have forgotten the struggles of their ancestors.

Present perfect with 'ne'.

वह अपने अपमान को विस्मृत करने में असमर्थ था।

He was unable to forget his insult.

Using 'asamarth' (unable).

क्या आप उन पलों को विस्मृत कर पाएंगे?

Will you be able to forget those moments?

Future ability with 'pāenge'.

हमें अपने कर्तव्यों को विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहिए।

We should not forget our duties.

Plural subject with 'chāhiye'.

उसने धीरे-धीरे अपनी मातृभाषा को विस्मृत कर दिया।

He slowly forgot his mother tongue.

Adverb 'dhire-dhire' modifying the verb.

क्या समाज ने उन शहीदों को विस्मृत कर दिया है?

Has society forgotten those martyrs?

Transitive verb in present perfect.

अपनी जड़ों को विस्मृत करना स्वयं को खोने जैसा है।

Forgetting one's roots is like losing oneself.

Comparison using 'jaisā hai'.

राजनीतिक दल अक्सर अपने चुनावी वादों को विस्मृत कर देते हैं।

Political parties often forget their election promises.

Habitual present with 'dete hain' (compound verb).

मानवीय संवेदनाओं को विस्मृत करना आधुनिकता का लक्षण नहीं है।

Forgetting human sensitivities is not a sign of modernity.

Abstract noun as object.

वैज्ञानिकों ने पुरानी मान्यताओं को विस्मृत कर नए तथ्यों को अपनाया।

Scientists forgot old beliefs and adopted new facts.

Conjunctive participle 'vismrit kar'.

वह अपने जीवन के उस काले अध्याय को विस्मृत करना चाहता था।

He wanted to forget that dark chapter of his life.

Metaphorical use of 'chapter'.

क्या तकनीक हमें अपनी मानवीय क्षमताओं को विस्मृत करने पर मजबूर कर रही है?

Is technology forcing us to forget our human capabilities?

Causative structure 'majboor kar rahi hai'.

विद्वानों ने इस प्राचीन ग्रंथ को विस्मृत कर दिया था।

Scholars had forgotten this ancient text.

Past perfect with 'ne'.

अपनी सफलताओं के मद में वह अपनी विनम्रता विस्मृत कर बैठा।

In the pride of his success, he forgot his humility.

Compound verb 'kar baiṭhā' indicating a mistake.

क्या हम उन नैतिक मूल्यों को विस्मृत कर चुके हैं?

Have we already forgotten those moral values?

Present perfect with 'chukā'.

साहित्य का उद्देश्य उन अनुभूतियों को विस्मृत न होने देना है जिन्हें समाज उपेक्षित कर देता है।

The purpose of literature is not to let those feelings be forgotten which society neglects.

Complex sentence with nested clauses.

इतिहास की क्रूरताओं को विस्मृत करना भविष्य की त्रासदियों को निमंत्रण देना है।

Forgetting the cruelties of history is to invite future tragedies.

Gerundial use of the verb phrase.

दार्शनिकों के अनुसार, आत्मा अपनी वास्तविक प्रकृति को विस्मृत कर देती है।

According to philosophers, the soul forgets its true nature.

Formal philosophical register.

उसने अपने वैचारिक मतभेदों को विस्मृत कर राष्ट्रहित में कार्य किया।

He forgot his ideological differences and worked in the national interest.

Conjunctive participle 'vismrit kar'.

क्या आधुनिक पीढ़ी अपने भाषाई गौरव को विस्मृत कर रही है?

Is the modern generation forgetting its linguistic pride?

Interrogative present continuous.

लेखक ने समाज की विस्मृत की गई परंपराओं को पुनर्जीवित करने का प्रयास किया।

The author tried to revive the forgotten traditions of society.

Passive adjective 'vismrit kī gaī'.

उसने अपने जीवन के संघर्षों को विस्मृत कर शांति की खोज की।

He forgot the struggles of his life and searched for peace.

Transitive verb with 'ne'.

हमें यह कदापि विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहिए कि स्वतंत्रता की कीमत क्या है।

We should never forget what the price of freedom is.

Using 'kadapi' for emphasis (never).

वैश्वीकरण के इस दौर में क्षेत्रीय अस्मिताओं को विस्मृत करना एक गंभीर सांस्कृतिक संकट है।

In this era of globalization, forgetting regional identities is a serious cultural crisis.

Highly formal academic register.

मानवीय स्मृति की यह विडंबना है कि वह अक्सर महत्वपूर्ण तथ्यों को विस्मृत कर देती है।

It is an irony of human memory that it often forgets important facts.

Abstract philosophical statement.

उसने अपनी निजी आकांक्षाओं को विस्मृत कर स्वयं को मानवता की सेवा में समर्पित कर दिया।

Forgetting his personal aspirations, he dedicated himself to the service of humanity.

Transitive usage in a complex sentence.

क्या सभ्यताएं अपनी विनाशकारी गलतियों को विस्मृत करने के लिए अभिशप्त हैं?

Are civilizations cursed to forget their destructive mistakes?

Passive construction 'abhishapt hain'.

कलाकार ने अपने कैनवास पर उन विस्मृत किए गए चेहरों को जगह दी।

The artist gave space to those forgotten faces on his canvas.

Adjectival use 'vismrit kiye gaye'.

सत्ता के गलियारों में अक्सर नैतिकता को विस्मृत कर दिया जाता है।

In the corridors of power, morality is often forgotten.

Passive voice 'kar diyā jātā hai'.

उसने अपने अतीत के कलंक को विस्मृत करने हेतु निरंतर प्रयास किए।

He made continuous efforts to forget the stigma of his past.

Using 'hetu' (for the purpose of).

विस्मृत करना भी एक कला है, यदि वह मानसिक शांति के लिए हो।

Forgetting is also an art, if it is for mental peace.

Conditional sentence structure.

Synonyms

भूलना विस्मरण करना भुला देना नज़रअंदाज़ करना स्मृति से मिटाना अनदेखा करना ओझल होना ग़ाफ़िल होना

Antonyms

याद करना स्मरण करना रटना कंठस्थ करना

Common Collocations

अतीत को विस्मृत करना

वादा विस्मृत करना

इतिहास विस्मृत करना

दुख विस्मृत करना

कर्तव्य विस्मृत करना

नाम विस्मृत करना

घटना विस्मृत करना

संस्कृति विस्मृत करना

पाठ विस्मृत करना

अपमान विस्मृत करना

Common Phrases

कदापि विस्मृत न करें

— Never forget (used in warnings or patriotic slogans).

हमारे शहीदों के बलिदान को कदापि विस्मृत न करें।

विस्मृत कर देना

— To completely forget or erase from mind.

उसने सब कुछ विस्मृत कर दिया है।

विस्मृत करने का प्रयास

— An attempt to forget.

यह केवल विस्मृत करने का एक प्रयास मात्र है।

विस्मृत होने वाली बात

— Something that is likely to be forgotten.

यह विस्मृत होने वाली बात नहीं है।

सब कुछ विस्मृत करना

— To forget everything.

नई शुरुआत के लिए सब कुछ विस्मृत करना पड़ता है।

जानबूझकर विस्मृत करना

— To intentionally forget.

उसने उस घटना को जानबूझकर विस्मृत कर दिया।

विस्मृत करने योग्य

— Forgettable or worth forgetting.

वह एक विस्मृत करने योग्य अनुभव था।

विस्मृत न करना

— To not forget (often used as a command).

मेरी बातों को विस्मृत न करना।

धीरे-धीरे विस्मृत करना

— To forget gradually.

समय के साथ वह सब विस्मृत कर देगा।

पूरी तरह विस्मृत करना

— To forget entirely.

उसने उस भाषा को पूरी तरह विस्मृत कर दिया।

Often Confused With

विस्मृत करना vs विस्मित करना

This means 'to astonish' or 'to surprise', not to forget.

विस्मृत करना vs वंचित करना

This means 'to deprive', which sounds similar but is unrelated.

विस्मृत करना vs विचलित करना

This means 'to distract' or 'to disturb'.

Idioms & Expressions

"विस्मृति के गर्त में जाना"

— To go into the depths of oblivion; to be totally forgotten.

कई प्राचीन सभ्यताएं विस्मृति के गर्त में चली गई हैं।

Literary

"याददाश्त विस्मृत होना"

— To lose one's memory (often used for amnesia).

हादसे के बाद उसकी याददाश्त विस्मृत हो गई।

Formal

"स्मृति पटल से विस्मृत होना"

— To be erased from the screen of memory.

वह चेहरा मेरे स्मृति पटल से विस्मृत हो गया है।

Poetic

"अतीत को विस्मृत कर आगे बढ़ना"

— To move forward by forgetting the past.

सफलता के लिए अतीत को विस्मृत कर आगे बढ़ना ज़रूरी है।

Motivational

"विस्मृत करने की शक्ति"

— The power to forget (often seen as a blessing).

ईश्वर ने मनुष्य को विस्मृत करने की शक्ति दी है।

Philosophical

"वादे को विस्मृत करना"

— To go back on one's word.

नेता अक्सर अपने वादों को विस्मृत कर देते हैं।

Political

"जड़ों को विस्मृत करना"

— To forget one's heritage or background.

अपनी जड़ों को विस्मृत करना पतन का कारण है।

Social

"दुखों को विस्मृत करना"

— To overcome sorrows by forgetting them.

काम में व्यस्त रहकर वह अपने दुखों को विस्मृत कर देता है।

General

"विस्मृत कर बैठने की आदत"

— The habit of forgetting things (clumsiness).

उसकी विस्मृत कर बैठने की आदत से सब परेशान हैं।

Neutral

"पूरी तरह विस्मृत करना"

— To wipe the slate clean.

उसने अपने पुराने जीवन को पूरी तरह विस्मृत कर दिया।

Formal

Easily Confused

विस्मृत करना vs विस्मित

Sounds very similar to 'vismrit'.

'Vismrit' (Forgotten) vs 'Vismit' (Astonished). One is about memory, the other about surprise.

वह खबर सुनकर विस्मित हो गया, पर उसने पुरानी बातों को विस्मृत कर दिया।

विस्मृत करना vs विस्मरण

Both relate to forgetting.

'Vismaraṇ' is the noun (forgetting), 'Vismrit' is the adjective (forgotten).

नाम का विस्मरण होना आम है, पर उसने सब कुछ विस्मृत कर दिया।

विस्मृत करना vs भूलना

They have the same meaning.

'Bhūlnā' is common and informal; 'Vismrit karnā' is formal and literary.

चाबी भूलना (Casual) vs इतिहास विस्मृत करना (Formal).

विस्मृत करना vs विमोचित

Similar phonetic structure.

'Vimochit' means 'released' (like a book or movie).

नई पुस्तक विमोचित हुई, लेकिन पुरानी को लोगों ने विस्मृत कर दिया।

विस्मृत करना vs विस्तृत

Often confused due to the 'vis-' prefix.

'Vistrit' means 'detailed' or 'extensive'.

उसने विस्तृत (detailed) जानकारी दी ताकि कोई उसे विस्मृत न करे।

Sentence Patterns

Subject + Object + विस्मृत + मत करो।

तुम मुझे विस्मृत मत करो।

Subject + ने + Object + विस्मृत + किया।

मैंने वह दिन विस्मृत किया।

Subject + Object + विस्मृत + नहीं करना चाहिए।

हमें अपना देश विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहिए।

Object + विस्मृत + करना + Adjective + है।

अतीत विस्मृत करना कठिन है।

Subject + Object + विस्मृत + करने के लिए + Verb।

वह सब कुछ विस्मृत करने के लिए यहाँ आया है।

Object + विस्मृत + किया जाना + Verb।

यह तथ्य विस्मृत किया जाना संभव नहीं है।

Subject + Object + विस्मृत + कर चुका है।

वह अपना रास्ता विस्मृत कर चुका है।

Subject + Object + विस्मृत + करने का प्रयास + कर रहा है।

वह अपने दुख विस्मृत करने का प्रयास कर रहा है।

Word Family

Nouns

विस्मृति (vismriti - forgetfulness/oblivion)

विस्मरण (vismaraṇ - the act of forgetting)

Verbs

विस्मृत होना (vismrit honā - to be forgotten)

Adjectives

विस्मृत (vismrit - forgotten)

विस्मरणशील (vismaraṇshīl - forgetful)

स्मृति (smriti - memory)

स्मरण (smaraṇ - remembering)

विस्मय (vismay - wonder)

भूल (bhūl - mistake/forgetting)

विस्मृतप्राय (vismrit-prāy - almost forgotten)

How to Use It

frequency

Common in formal writing, rare in speech.

Common Mistakes

Using 'vismrit karna' for lost objects. → Main apna pen bhūl gaya.
You don't 'vismrit' a pen; you 'bhūl' it. 'Vismrit' is for abstract or important things.
Saying 'Main vismrit kiya'. → Mainne vismrit kiya.
Because it's a transitive verb, you must use the 'ne' postposition in the past tense.
Confusing 'vismrit' with 'vismit'. → Main vismit ho gaya (I was astonished).
'Vismit' means surprised. 'Vismrit' means forgotten. Don't mix them up!
Using it in slang or casual texting. → Purani baatein bhool jao.
'Vismrit' is too formal for a text to a friend. It would sound sarcastic or weird.
Wrong gender agreement. → Usne yaadein (f) vismrit kar diin.
The verb must agree with the object in the past tense.

Tips

Save it for Writing

Keep 'vismrit karnā' for your formal essays and letters. It makes your writing look more professional and educated.

Don't forget the 'ne'

In the past tense, always use 'ne' with the subject. This is a common mistake for learners of compound verbs.

Learn the family

Learning 'smriti' (memory) and 'smaraṇ' (remembering) alongside 'vismrit' will help you understand the whole concept better.

Soft 'T'

The 't' at the end of 'vismrit' is dental. Touch your tongue to your teeth, don't make it a hard 'T' like in 'Table'.

Poetic flair

Use 'vismrit' when you want to describe a memory fading like a sunset. It carries more emotional weight than 'bhūlnā'.

Historical context

When talking about wars, heroes, or ancient traditions, 'vismrit karnā' is the most appropriate word.

Formal Speeches

If you are giving a speech in Hindi, using 'vismrit' will make you sound like a sophisticated speaker.

Root Association

Associate 'smrit' with 'memory'. Anything with 'smrit' relates to remembering or forgetting.

Newspaper Reading

Look for this word in the 'Opinion' or 'Editorial' sections of Hindi newspapers like 'Jansatta'.

Audiobooks

Listen to classical Hindi literature on apps like Storytel to hear the correct usage and intonation of this word.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Vis' as 'Vanish' and 'Mrit' as 'Memory'. 'Vismrit' is when your memory vanishes.

Visual Association

Imagine a whiteboard being wiped clean with a cloth labeled 'Vismrit'.

Word Web

Memory Oblivion History Formal Forget Sanskrit Writing Literature

Challenge

Try to write three sentences about history using 'vismrit karna' instead of 'bhulna'.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'विस्मृत' (vismṛta), which is the past participle of 'विस्मृ' (vismṛ).

Original meaning: The Sanskrit root 'smṛ' means 'to remember'. The prefix 'vi-' indicates the opposite or removal. Thus, 'vismṛta' means 'un-remembered' or 'forgotten'.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived Tatsama word).

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral but formal word.

English speakers might compare this to the difference between 'to forget' and 'to consign to oblivion' or 'to erase from memory'.

Used in the works of Munshi Premchand to describe the fading of old social structures. Commonly found in the Preamble-like formal documents of Indian institutions. Featured in classical Hindi poems about time and change.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

History and Heritage

इतिहास को विस्मृत करना
विरासत को विस्मृत करना
शहीदों को विस्मृत करना
संस्कृति को विस्मृत करना

Psychology and Emotions

दुख को विस्मृत करना
अपमान को विस्मृत करना
तनाव को विस्मृत करना
अतीत को विस्मृत करना

Politics and Law

वादों को विस्मृत करना
नियमों को विस्मृत करना
अधिकारों को विस्मृत करना
कर्तव्यों को विस्मृत करना

Education

पाठ को विस्मृत करना
तथ्यों को विस्मृत करना
सूत्रों को विस्मृत करना
ज्ञान को विस्मृत करना

Personal Relationships

गलतियों को विस्मृत करना
विवादों को विस्मृत करना
पुरानी बातों को विस्मृत करना
रिश्ते को विस्मृत करना

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपको लगता है कि हमें इतिहास की कड़वी बातों को विस्मृत कर देना चाहिए?"

"आप अपने जीवन के किस अनुभव को कभी विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहेंगे?"

"क्या आधुनिक तकनीक हमें हमारी याददाश्त विस्मृत करने पर मजबूर कर रही है?"

"क्या आप किसी ऐसी घटना को जानते हैं जिसे समाज ने विस्मृत कर दिया है?"

"एक नई शुरुआत के लिए क्या-क्या विस्मृत करना ज़रूरी है?"

Journal Prompts

आज मैंने अपने अतीत की एक ऐसी बात को विस्मृत करने का निर्णय लिया जो मुझे दुखी करती थी...

यदि मैं सब कुछ विस्मृत कर दूँ, तो मेरा नया जीवन कैसा होगा?

समाज किन महत्वपूर्ण मूल्यों को विस्मृत करता जा रहा है और इसके क्या परिणाम होंगे?

एक ऐसी याद जिसे मैं कभी विस्मृत नहीं करना चाहता/चाहती, वह है...

क्या विस्मृत करना वास्तव में एक वरदान है? अपने विचार लिखें।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Technically yes, but it sounds very strange. It's like saying 'I have consigned my cellular device to oblivion.' Use 'bhūlnā' for physical objects.

They are almost identical. 'Vismrit' is the adjective form used with 'karnā', while 'Vismaraṇ' is the noun form. Both are formal.

Rarely. Songs prefer 'bhulā denā' because it is more emotional and easier to rhyme.

You must say 'Mainne vismrit kiya' (मैंने विस्मृत किया) or 'Mainne vismrit kar diya'.

No, this is a Sanskrit-based word. Urdu speakers would use 'farāmosh karnā' or 'bhūlnā'.

'Vismrit' is the adjective/verb part (forgotten), and 'Vismriti' is the noun (forgetfulness).

Sometimes, in a literary sense, 'vismrit karnā' implies choosing to forget/ignore a past event.

Yes, especially in formal news broadcasts and articles discussing history or policy.

The Sanskrit root is 'smṛ', which means to remember.

Yes, you can say 'vismrit yādein' meaning 'forgotten memories'.