आशंकित होना
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- A formal phrase meaning to feel apprehensive or wary about a future event.
- Combines 'आशंका' (fear/doubt) with 'होना' (to be) to describe a state of mind.
- Commonly used with 'को लेकर' (regarding) to identify the source of worry.
- Essential for formal Hindi, news reporting, and high-level literature.
The Hindi phrase आशंकित होना (āśankit honā) is a sophisticated expression that captures a specific psychological state: the feeling of apprehension, misgiving, or a lingering sense of dread that something unfavorable might occur. Unlike the simple word for fear ('डर' or 'dar'), which is often visceral and immediate, 'आशंकित होना' implies a more cognitive, anticipatory state. It is the shadow of doubt that falls over one's mind when the future seems uncertain or potentially harmful. In the CEFR B1 level, mastering this word allows a learner to move beyond basic emotions and express nuanced anxieties regarding outcomes, health, or social situations.
- Formal Context
- In formal writing, journalism, and literature, this term is frequently used to describe the collective mood of a population or the cautious stance of an expert. For example, 'वैज्ञानिक भविष्य के परिणामों को लेकर आशंकित हैं' (Scientists are apprehensive about future consequences).
- Interpersonal Nuance
- When used in personal relationships, it suggests a lack of total trust or a fear of betrayal, but expressed with a level of intellectual distance. It isn't just being 'scared'; it is being 'wary'.
"चुनाव के नतीजों को लेकर पूरा शहर आशंकित था, क्योंकि हवा में तनाव महसूस किया जा सकता था।"
The term is derived from the Sanskrit root 'आशंका' (āśankā), which means doubt, suspicion, or fear. When we add the suffix '-इत' (ita), it transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'one who possesses doubt/fear', and 'होना' (honā) functions as the auxiliary verb 'to be'. Therefore, literally, it means 'to be in a state of doubt-filled fear'. This word is essential for anyone reading Hindi newspapers, as it appears in headlines regarding economic shifts, weather warnings, and political instability.
"डॉक्टर की रिपोर्ट आने से पहले वह बहुत आशंकित थी।"
- Psychological Depth
- Modern psychologists in Hindi-speaking regions use this term to describe 'Generalized Anxiety' or 'Anticipatory Anxiety'. It refers to a state where the mind is constantly looking for 'what could go wrong'.
To use this word correctly, one must understand that it is usually followed by the postposition 'को लेकर' (ko lekar - regarding/about) or 'से' (se - from/by). For instance, 'वह अपनी नौकरी को लेकर आशंकित है' (He is apprehensive about his job). It is rarely used for physical objects (you wouldn't be apprehensive of a chair), but rather for events, outcomes, and human intentions.
Using आशंकित होना requires an understanding of how Hindi constructs emotional states. This is a complex verb phrase where 'आशंकित' (apprehensive) is the predicative adjective and 'होना' (to be/become) is the light verb. In Hindi, we don't just 'feel' apprehensive; we 'are' or 'become' apprehensive. This section will guide you through the various tenses and sentence structures that accommodate this phrase, ensuring you can use it naturally in both spoken and written Hindi.
- Present Tense (Continuous/State)
- To describe a current state of apprehension: 'मैं भविष्य को लेकर थोड़ा आशंकित हूँ' (I am a bit apprehensive about the future). Here, 'हूँ' (am) is the conjugated form of 'होना'.
- Past Tense (State)
- To describe a past feeling: 'कल रात वह बहुत आशंकित थी' (She was very apprehensive last night). Note how 'थी' agrees with the feminine subject.
"नयी तकनीक के आने से कई मज़दूर अपनी रोज़ी-रोटी के लिए आशंकित हो रहे हैं।"
One of the most common ways to use this phrase is with the construction '[Subject] [Object] + को लेकर (ko lekar) + आशंकित होना'. This 'ko lekar' acts as a bridge, meaning 'about' or 'concerning'. It is the standard way to identify the cause of the apprehension. For example, 'छात्र परीक्षा के कठिन स्तर को लेकर आशंकित थे' (The students were apprehensive about the difficulty level of the exam).
"क्या आप अपनी सुरक्षा को लेकर आशंकित हैं?"
- Conditional Usage
- In 'If-Then' scenarios: 'अगर बारिश हुई, तो किसान फसल को लेकर आशंकित हो जाएँगे' (If it rains, the farmers will become apprehensive about the crop).
Furthermore, 'आशंकित होना' can be used in the passive sense or as a general observation. 'ऐसी स्थिति में आशंकित होना स्वाभाविक है' (It is natural to be apprehensive in such a situation). This usage highlights that the word is often used to validate emotions in complex circumstances. It provides a more respectful and empathetic way to describe someone's worry than simply saying they are 'afraid'.
"वह अपनी गुप्त बातों के उजागर होने से आशंकित था।"
While आशंकित होना might sound slightly formal, it is deeply embedded in various facets of Hindi-speaking life. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word in the wild and use it with the right social tact. It is not a word you would typically use while screaming at a cockroach, but it is exactly the word you would use when discussing the stock market or a serious medical diagnosis with a friend.
- News and Media
- This is the primary home of the word. News anchors frequently use it to describe geopolitical tensions. 'दोनों देशों के बीच बढ़ते तनाव से दुनिया आशंकित है' (The world is apprehensive due to the rising tension between the two countries).
- Literature and Poetry
- In Hindi novels (upanyas), authors use 'आशंकित' to build suspense. It describes a character who senses danger before it arrives. It adds a layer of psychological depth to the narrative.
"बाज़ार की गिरती स्थिति को देखकर निवेशक आशंकित हो उठे।"
In professional environments, during meetings or project reviews, 'आशंकित होना' is used to express professional caution. If a manager says, 'मैं इस समयसीमा (deadline) को लेकर थोड़ा आशंकित हूँ', they are politely saying they don't think the deadline can be met, without being overly aggressive or negative. It is a tool for diplomatic communication.
"गाँव वाले जंगली जानवरों के हमले से आशंकित रहते हैं।"
- Legal and Official Documents
- In legal contexts, if a person feels their life is in danger, they might file a report saying they are 'आशंकित' (apprehensive/fearing for safety). It carries more weight than 'डरा हुआ' (scared) in a courtroom.
Finally, you will hear it in intellectual debates and talk shows. When experts discuss climate change, economic inflation, or social reforms, they use 'आशंकित' to frame their concerns as logical deductions rather than emotional outbursts. It signifies a 'calculated worry'.
Even for intermediate learners, आशंकित होना can be tricky because it overlaps with several other words related to fear and doubt. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make your Hindi sound more authentic and precise. The most frequent error involves confusing 'आशंकित' with 'शंकित' or 'संदिग्ध', which have subtly different meanings and grammatical requirements.
- Confusing 'आशंकित' with 'शंकित'
- 'शंकित' (shankit) usually implies suspicion or doubt about someone's honesty. 'आशंकित' (āśankit) implies apprehension about a future event. If you suspect your friend is lying, you are 'शंकित'. If you are worried the friendship will end, you are 'आशंकित'.
- Incorrect Postposition Usage
- Learners often forget to use 'को लेकर' or 'से'. Saying 'मैं परीक्षा आशंकित हूँ' is incorrect. You must say 'मैं परीक्षा को लेकर आशंकित हूँ'. Without the postposition, the sentence lacks the necessary link between the emotion and its cause.
"गलत: मैं शेर से आशंकित हूँ। सही: मैं शेर से डरा हुआ हूँ।"
Another mistake is using 'आशंकित' as a verb directly. Remember, it is an adjective. You cannot say 'मैं आशंकता हूँ'. You must use the auxiliary 'होना' (to be) or 'रहना' (to remain). The word 'आशंका' (noun) is used with 'जताना' (to express) or 'होना' (to happen/be), which is a different construction altogether.
"गलत: लोग भविष्य के लिए आशंका हैं। सही: लोग भविष्य को लेकर आशंकित हैं।"
Lastly, avoid using it in very informal, slang-heavy conversations. Using 'आशंकित होना' while hanging out with friends at a tea stall might make you sound like you're reading a news bulletin. In such cases, 'घबराहट होना' (to feel nervous) or 'डर लगना' (to feel scared) is more appropriate. Save 'आशंकित होना' for serious, thoughtful, or formal discussions.
To truly master आशंकित होना, you must understand its neighbors in the Hindi vocabulary. Hindi has a rich array of words to describe fear and doubt, each with its own 'flavor' and level of formality. By learning these alternatives, you can choose the word that fits your exact meaning and the social context of your conversation.
- 1. भयभीत होना (bhaybhīt honā)
- Meaning: To be terrified or very afraid. This is more intense than being 'आशंकित'. It implies a strong, immediate fear. Use this for ghosts, accidents, or high-stakes danger.
- 2. चिंतित होना (chintit honā)
- Meaning: To be worried. This is a general, everyday word. If you are 'चिंतित', you are thinking about a problem. If you are 'आशंकित', you are expecting something bad to happen.
- 3. सशंकित होना (sashankit honā)
- Meaning: To be suspicious. This is very close to 'आशंकित' but leans more towards doubting someone's motives or the truth of a statement.
"वह अपनी सफलता को लेकर चिंतित है (Worried), लेकिन विफलता के परिणामों से आशंकित है (Apprehensive)."
When you want to sound more colloquial, you might use 'फर्क पड़ना' (to be bothered) or 'घबराना' (to get nervous). However, if you are reading a high-level editorial or a classic Hindi novel by Premchand or Mahadevi Varma, you will see 'आशंकित होना' used to describe the internal turmoil of characters facing societal changes or personal tragedies. It is a word that carries the weight of history and formal education.
"अंधेरे कमरे में वह डरा हुआ था, पर बाहर की आवाज़ों से वह आशंकित हो गया।"
In summary, choose आशंकित होना when the fear is intellectual, anticipatory, and related to a specific possible event. Use its synonyms when the fear is more visceral (भयभीत), more general (चिंतित), or more focused on human deception (शंकित).
Guia de pronúncia
- Pronouncing 't' as an alveolar 't' (like in 'table') instead of a dental 't'.
- Failing to nasalize the 'n' before the 'k'.
- Shortening the initial 'ā' sound.
- Confusing 'sh' (श) with 's' (स).
- Pronouncing 'honā' as 'huna'.
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वह थोड़ा आशंकित है।
He is a little apprehensive.
Simple present tense with 'है'.
क्या तुम आशंकित हो?
Are you apprehensive?
Question form using 'क्या'.
माँ बहुत आशंकित थी।
Mother was very apprehensive.
Past tense 'थी' agreeing with feminine subject 'माँ'.
बच्चा आशंकित नहीं है।
The child is not apprehensive.
Negative sentence with 'नहीं'.
वे सब आशंकित हैं।
They all are apprehensive.
Plural subject 'वे सब' with 'हैं'.
मैं कल आशंकित था।
I was apprehensive yesterday.
Past tense 'था' for masculine singular subject.
सीता आशंकित क्यों है?
Why is Sita apprehensive?
Interrogative sentence with 'क्यों'.
हमें आशंकित नहीं होना चाहिए।
We should not be apprehensive.
Usage of 'चाहिए' (should).
लोग बारिश को लेकर आशंकित हैं।
People are apprehensive about the rain.
Using 'को लेकर' to indicate the cause.
वह अपने भविष्य के लिए आशंकित है।
He is apprehensive for his future.
Using 'के लिए' (for) to show concern.
डॉक्टर रिपोर्ट के बारे में आशंकित थे।
The doctors were apprehensive about the report.
Honorific plural 'थे' for the doctor.
क्या आप परिणाम से आशंकित हैं?
Are you apprehensive of the result?
Using 'से' to mean 'of' or 'by'.
वह अँधेरे से आशंकित हो गया।
He became apprehensive of the darkness.
Using 'हो गया' (became) to show change of state.
पक्षी तेज़ हवा से आशंकित हैं।
The birds are apprehensive of the strong wind.
Plural subject 'पक्षी'.
गाँव वाले चोरों से आशंकित रहते हैं।
The villagers remain apprehensive of thieves.
Using 'रहते हैं' to show a habitual state.
मैं इस बदलाव से आशंकित हूँ।
I am apprehensive of this change.
Demonstrative adjective 'इस' with 'बदलाव'.
मज़दूर अपनी नौकरी को लेकर आशंकित हो रहे हैं।
Laborers are becoming apprehensive about their jobs.
Present continuous form 'हो रहे हैं'.
वह अपनी सेहत में गिरावट से आशंकित थी।
She was apprehensive about the decline in her health.
Abstract noun 'गिरावट' (decline) as the cause.
वैज्ञानिक ग्लोबल वार्मिंग के प्रभावों से आशंकित हैं।
Scientists are apprehensive about the effects of global warming.
Complex subject and plural verb.
क्या तुम इस नए समझौते से आशंकित हो?
Are you apprehensive about this new agreement?
Interrogative with 'इस' and 'समझौते'.
अभिभावक बच्चों की सुरक्षा को लेकर आशंकित रहते हैं।
Parents remain apprehensive about their children's safety.
Habitual state with 'रहते हैं'.
फिल्म की विफलता से निर्माता आशंकित हो गया।
The producer became apprehensive due to the film's failure.
Past tense showing a sudden transition.
वह अजनबी के व्यवहार से आशंकित होने लगा।
He started becoming apprehensive of the stranger's behavior.
Usage of 'होने लगा' (started becoming).
हमें इस योजना के परिणामों से आशंकित नहीं होना चाहिए।
We should not be apprehensive about the results of this plan.
Negative modal 'नहीं होना चाहिए'.
अर्थशास्त्री आने वाली मंदी को लेकर बेहद आशंकित हैं।
Economists are extremely apprehensive about the upcoming recession.
Use of 'बेहद' (extremely) for emphasis.
उसकी आँखों में एक आशंकित भाव साफ़ दिखाई दे रहा था।
An apprehensive expression was clearly visible in his eyes.
Using 'आशंकित' as an attributive adjective for 'भाव'.
विपक्ष सरकार की नई नीतियों से आशंकित है।
The opposition is apprehensive of the government's new policies.
Political context usage.
क्या आप तकनीक के गलत इस्तेमाल से आशंकित नहीं हैं?
Are you not apprehensive about the misuse of technology?
Negative interrogative.
गाँव के लोग बाढ़ की बढ़ती संभावना से आशंकित हो उठे।
The villagers became apprehensive due to the increasing possibility of a flood.
Compound verb 'हो उठे' for sudden onset.
वह अपनी गुप्त जानकारी के लीक होने से आशंकित था।
He was apprehensive about his confidential information being leaked.
Gerund phrase 'लीक होने से'.
पुराने कर्मचारी नए प्रबंधन के रवैये से आशंकित हैं।
Old employees are apprehensive about the attitude of the new management.
Noun-adjective agreement.
शिक्षक छात्रों के गिरते स्तर को लेकर आशंकित नज़र आए।
The teachers appeared apprehensive about the falling standards of the students.
Using 'नज़र आए' (appeared).
वैश्विक समुदाय परमाणु हथियारों के प्रसार से गहराई से आशंकित है।
The global community is deeply apprehensive about the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Adverb 'गहराई से' (deeply) modifying the state.
लेखक समाज में बढ़ती असहिष्णुता को लेकर आशंकित प्रतीत होता है।
The author appears apprehensive about the rising intolerance in society.
Formal verb 'प्रतीत होता है' (appears).
न्यायालय गवाहों की सुरक्षा को लेकर आशंकित था, इसलिए सुनवाई बंद कमरे में हुई।
The court was apprehensive about the safety of the witnesses, hence the hearing was in camera.
Complex sentence with a causal link ('इसलिए').
क्या आप इस कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता के नैतिक पहलुओं से आशंकित हैं?
Are you apprehensive about the ethical aspects of this Artificial Intelligence?
Abstract philosophical context.
युवा पीढ़ी जलवायु परिवर्तन के विनाशकारी परिणामों से आशंकित है।
The younger generation is apprehensive about the devastating consequences of climate change.
Usage of strong adjective 'विनाशकारी'.
इतिहासकार इस घटना के भविष्य पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव से आशंकित हैं।
Historians are apprehensive about the impact this event will have on the future.
Participial phrase 'पड़ने वाले प्रभाव'.
वह अपनी साख (reputation) को पहुँचने वाले नुकसान से आशंकित हो गया था।
He had become apprehensive about the damage to his reputation.
Past perfect tense 'हो गया था'.
बाज़ार के विश्लेषक इस विलय (merger) के दीर्घकालिक लाभों को लेकर आशंकित हैं।
Market analysts are apprehensive about the long-term benefits of this merger.
Business terminology.
दार्शनिक अस्तित्व के अर्थहीन हो जाने की संभावना से सदैव आशंकित रहे हैं।
Philosophers have always remained apprehensive of the possibility of existence becoming meaningless.
Usage of 'सदैव' (always) and 'रहे हैं' (have remained).
इस संधि की शर्तों में निहित अस्पष्टता से सभी पक्ष आशंकित थे।
All parties were apprehensive due to the ambiguity inherent in the terms of this treaty.
Formal vocabulary like 'निहित' (inherent) and 'अस्पष्टता' (ambiguity).
वह अपनी अंतरात्मा की आवाज़ और सामाजिक दबाव के बीच द्वंद्व से आशंकित हो उठा।
He became apprehensive due to the conflict between his conscience and social pressure.
Psychological/Literary complexity.
क्या मानवता अपनी ही बनाई मशीनों द्वारा प्रतिस्थापित होने से आशंकित है?
Is humanity apprehensive of being replaced by the machines it created?
Passive construction 'प्रतिस्थापित होने से'.
राजनीतिक पंडित इस अप्रत्याशित गठबंधन के टिकाऊपन को लेकर आशंकित हैं।
Political pundits are apprehensive about the durability of this unexpected alliance.
Use of 'अप्रत्याशित' (unexpected) and 'टिकाऊपन' (durability).
संस्कृति के क्षरण (erosion) को लेकर बुद्धिजीवी वर्ग सदैव आशंकित रहता आया है।
The intellectual class has always been apprehensive about the erosion of culture.
Continuative aspect 'रहता आया है'.
वह अपनी कला के व्यवसायीकरण से आशंकित होने के बावजूद प्रसिद्धि का इच्छुक था।
Despite being apprehensive about the commercialization of his art, he desired fame.
Usage of 'के बावजूद' (despite).
इस वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग के अनपेक्षित परिणामों से पूरी मानवता आशंकित हो सकती है।
The entire humanity could become apprehensive about the unintended consequences of this scientific experiment.
Modal 'हो सकती है' (could become).
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Frases Comuns
— To express apprehension or fear. Used when someone speaks out about their worry.
पुलिस ने दंगे की आशंका जताई है।
— To be surrounded by apprehensions. Used when someone has many worries at once.
वह अपनी नई नौकरी को लेकर आशंकाओं से घिरा है।
— To have a bad premonition. Feeling that something specific and bad will happen.
मुझे कुछ बुरी आशंका हो रही है।
— For an apprehension to be baseless. When the fear turns out to be wrong.
उसकी सारी आशंकाएं निर्मूल साबित हुईं।
— With an apprehensive mind. Doing something while feeling worried.
उसने आशंकित मन से दरवाज़ा खोला।
— The needle of suspicion/apprehension. Used to point towards a likely cause of worry.
आशंका की सुई अब उसके पड़ोसी की ओर है।
— Clouds of apprehension. A metaphor for a period of uncertainty.
देश पर युद्ध की आशंका के बादल मंडरा रहे हैं।
— To make someone apprehensive. The causative form.
तुम्हारी बातों ने मुझे आशंकित कर दिया है।
— For apprehension to persist. When the feeling doesn't go away.
अभी भी खतरे की आशंका बनी हुई है।
— To remove apprehension. To reassure someone.
सरकार को जनता की आशंकाएं दूर करनी चाहिए।
Expressões idiomáticas
— Something is fishy. This leads to being 'आशंकित'.
उसकी बातें सुनकर मुझे लगा कि दाल में कुछ काला है, इसलिए मैं आशंकित हो गया।
Informal— To get very nervous or scared (physically). A strong reaction of being apprehensive.
अचानक पुलिस को देखकर उसके हाथ-पांव फूल गए और वह आशंकित हो उठा।
Informal— To become alert or suspicious. Often the first step before becoming apprehensive.
अजीब आवाज़ सुनकर चौकीदार के कान खड़े हो गए और वह आशंकित हो गया।
Neutral— To be struck dumb with fear or apprehension.
जब उसने रिपोर्ट देखी, तो उसे सांप सूंघ गया; वह भविष्य के लिए आशंकित था।
Neutral— Heart thumping with fear/apprehension.
परिणाम आने से पहले मेरा कलेजा धक-धक कर रहा था, मैं बहुत आशंकित था।
Informal— To lose heart or become discouraged due to apprehension.
मुश्किलों को देखकर जी छोटा मत करो और आशंकित मत हो।
Neutral— To flatter (unrelated, but sometimes used to describe the lack of 'आशंका' in a sycophant).
वह किसी से आशंकित नहीं होता, बस तलवे चाटना जानता है।
Slang/Negative— To be wide-eyed with shock or apprehension.
नुकसान की खबर सुनकर उसकी आँखें फटी की फटी रह गईं, वह अपनी साख को लेकर आशंकित था।
Neutral— To break into a cold sweat due to apprehension.
इंटरव्यू के सवाल सुनकर उम्मीदवार के पसीने छूटने लगे, वह अपनी सफलता को लेकर आशंकित था।
Informal— To wait and see how things develop before acting (acting out of apprehension).
वह अभी कुछ नहीं कहेगा, वह आशंकित है और हवा का रुख देख रहा है।
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Summary
Mastering 'आशंकित होना' allows you to express 'calculated worry' or 'apprehension' rather than just basic fear. For example, 'मैं परिणामों को लेकर आशंकित हूँ' (I am apprehensive about the results) sounds more professional and precise than 'मैं डरा हुआ हूँ'.
- A formal phrase meaning to feel apprehensive or wary about a future event.
- Combines 'आशंका' (fear/doubt) with 'होना' (to be) to describe a state of mind.
- Commonly used with 'को लेकर' (regarding) to identify the source of worry.
- Essential for formal Hindi, news reporting, and high-level literature.
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आभार
B1Gratidão ou reconhecimento. 'Expresso minha gratidão' diz-se 'Main aapka abhaar vyakt karta hoon'.
आभारी
A2Grato, agradecido. Usado para expressar gratidão profunda em contextos formais.
आभारी होना
A2Estar grato; sentir ou mostrar apreço por algo recebido.
आभार सहित
B1Gratefully; with gratitude; thankfully.
आभारपूर्वक
B2Gratefully, thankfully, or with appreciation.
आभास होना
B1Ter um pressentimento ou intuição; perceber vagamente. Por exemplo: 'Senti o perigo.'
आग्रह
B1Insistence, earnest request; persistent demanding.
आघात
B1Choque, trauma, golpe. 'A notícia foi um choque (aaghat).' / 'Um golpe (aaghat) na liberdade.'
आघात लगना
B1To be shocked; to be traumatized.
आघात पहुँचना
B1Ficar profundamente chocado ou traumatizado por um evento grave.