Significado
Refers to a pressing and urgent problem that requires immediate attention.
Contexto cultural
Indian news channels often use 'fire' graphics on screen when discussing a 'jwalant mudda'. This visual reinforcement makes the metaphor very literal for the audience. In Indian universities (like JNU or DU), 'jwalant mudda' is used to initiate intellectual discourse on social justice and rights. Politicians use this phrase to show they are 'in touch' with the people's pain. By calling something 'jwalant', they acknowledge the 'heat' the public is feeling. Modern Hindi writers use this phrase to critique society. It often appears in the 'Prastavana' (Preface) of books dealing with social realism.
Sound like an Expert
Use this phrase when starting a presentation about a social problem to immediately grab the audience's attention.
Don't Overuse
If every topic is a 'jwalant mudda', none of them are. Save it for the truly big stuff.
Significado
Refers to a pressing and urgent problem that requires immediate attention.
Sound like an Expert
Use this phrase when starting a presentation about a social problem to immediately grab the audience's attention.
Don't Overuse
If every topic is a 'jwalant mudda', none of them are. Save it for the truly big stuff.
The 'Mudda' Culture
In India, having an opinion on a 'mudda' is a sign of being an active citizen. Don't be afraid to share yours!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the phrase.
आजकल बेरोजगारी एक _______ मुद्दा है।
'ज्वलंत' is the standard formal adjective for 'burning issue'.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'This is a hot topic'?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the most sophisticated and standard journalistic vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue between two news anchors.
Anchor A: 'नमस्कार, आज हम बात करेंगे महिला सुरक्षा पर।' Anchor B: 'जी हाँ, यह हमारे समाज के लिए _______।'
In a news context, 'jwalant mudda' is the most appropriate way to describe a serious topic like safety.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'यह एक ज्वलंत मुद्दा है'?
The phrase is formal and serious, making it perfect for political discussions.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Scale
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosआजकल बेरोजगारी एक _______ मुद्दा है।
'ज्वलंत' is the standard formal adjective for 'burning issue'.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the most sophisticated and standard journalistic vocabulary.
Anchor A: 'नमस्कार, आज हम बात करेंगे महिला सुरक्षा पर।' Anchor B: 'जी हाँ, यह हमारे समाज के लिए _______।'
In a news context, 'jwalant mudda' is the most appropriate way to describe a serious topic like safety.
Where would you most likely hear 'यह एक ज्वलंत मुद्दा है'?
The phrase is formal and serious, making it perfect for political discussions.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasUsually no. It's almost always used for problems or controversies. You wouldn't call a new park a 'jwalant mudda' unless there was a fight about it.
It's stronger. 'Important' is 'mahatvapurn'. 'Jwalant' adds a sense of 'right now' and 'everyone is arguing about it'.
Yes, especially if you are discussing a critical failure or a major market shift.
The plural is 'ज्वलंत मुद्दे' (jwalant mudde).
Yes, 'jwalant samasya' (burning problem) is a very common and correct alternative.
No, it is formal/standard Hindi. You can use it in an exam or a news report.
Not at all. It's used every single day on modern news channels and Twitter.
It's like the 'ju' in 'juice' but very fast, followed immediately by a 'v' sound.
Only if the news is a serious scandal. For light gossip, it sounds too heavy.
A 'mamuli baat' (a trivial matter) or an 'ansuna vishay' (an ignored subject).
It's originally Arabic, but it's been part of Hindi for centuries. It's very natural.
Only if you are joking! It's way too formal for romance.
Frases relacionadas
गर्मागरम बहस
similarA heated debate
अहम सवाल
synonymAn important question
चर्चा का केंद्र
relatedThe center of discussion
सुलगता विषय
specialized formA smoldering subject
