At the A1 level, you can think of 'Hitkar' as a fancy way to say 'Good for you.' Imagine you are talking about eating apples or drinking water. You know the word 'Acha' (Good). 'Hitkar' is just a special word for 'Good' when talking about health. It is like saying 'This is healthy.' Even though it is a B1 word, you might see it on juice boxes or healthy food posters in India. Just remember: Hitkar = Healthy/Good for health.
At the A2 level, you start to see that Hindi has different words for 'Good.' While 'Acha' is for everything, 'Hitkar' is specifically for things that help you. You will usually see it with the words 'ke liye' (for). For example: 'Doodh bacchon ke liye hitkar hai' (Milk is beneficial for children). It is an adjective. It doesn't change much. It helps you sound more polite and serious when you talk about habits or food.
At the B1 level, you should use 'Hitkar' to express the concept of 'beneficial' or 'salutary.' You should distinguish it from 'Labhdayak' (profitable). 'Hitkar' is about welfare, well-being, and health. It is a formal word. You will hear it in news reports about the environment, health tips on the radio, or in school textbooks. It is a key word for giving advice in a formal or caring manner. You should be able to use it in sentences like 'Pradushan kam karna manav jati ke liye hitkar hai' (Reducing pollution is beneficial for mankind).
At the B2 level, 'Hitkar' becomes a tool for nuanced argumentation. You use it to describe policies, long-term strategies, or moral choices. You understand its Sanskrit roots ('Hit' + 'Kar'). You can use it in the abstract, such as discussing whether a particular law is 'Hitkar' for society. You also start to recognize its synonyms like 'Shreyaskar' or 'Kalyankari' and know that 'Hitkar' is the standard formal choice for general well-being. You use it to add a professional and authoritative tone to your speaking and writing.
At the C1 level, you use 'Hitkar' with precision, often contrasting it with 'Ahitkar' (detrimental). You understand the cultural and philosophical weight the word carries, especially in Ayurvedic contexts or political rhetoric ('Jan-hitkar'). You can use it in complex sentence structures and understand its subtle differences from 'Pathya' (dietetically beneficial). Your usage reflects an understanding that 'Hitkar' implies a holistic benefit—not just a temporary advantage, but something that contributes to the 'Hit' (welfare) of the subject.
At the C2 level, 'Hitkar' is part of your formal academic and literary repertoire. You can discuss the etymological journey of the word from Sanskrit to modern Hindi. You use it in high-level discourse on ethics, governance, and philosophy. You might use it to critique a text or a speech, analyzing whether the 'Hitkar' claims made by a speaker are justified. You are comfortable using it in its substantive form in poetic or archaic contexts, and you can effortlessly switch between 'Hitkar', 'Hitkari', and 'Shreyaskar' to achieve the perfect stylistic effect.

हितकर em 30 segundos

  • Hitkar means 'beneficial' or 'good for welfare'.
  • It is a formal word used for health and advice.
  • It comes from the Sanskrit root for 'welfare'.
  • It is the opposite of 'Hanikarak' (harmful).

The Hindi word हितकर (Hitkar) is a sophisticated adjective, often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe something that is beneficial, salutary, or conducive to well-being. Rooted in Sanskrit, it combines 'Hit' (welfare/benefit) and 'Kar' (doer/maker), literally translating to 'that which causes benefit.' Unlike the more common word 'Acha' (good) or 'Labhdayak' (profitable), Hitkar carries a connotation of moral, physical, or long-term goodness. It is frequently employed in discussions regarding health, education, social policy, and personal habits. When a doctor advises a patient, they might suggest a diet that is 'swasthya ke liye hitkar' (beneficial for health). It implies a sense of wholesomeness and constructive impact rather than just financial gain.

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Formal and Literary. While understood by most, it is less common in casual street slang but ubiquitous in literature and news.

नियमित व्यायाम शरीर के लिए अत्यंत हितकर होता है। (Regular exercise is extremely beneficial for the body.)

In a broader sense, Hitkar is used to evaluate the utility of actions or decisions. For instance, a government policy might be described as 'jan-hitkar' (beneficial for the public). This usage elevates the conversation from mere 'utility' to a 'greater good.' It is a word of wisdom and guidance. When elders give advice, they use this term to emphasize that their suggestions are for the listener's own prosperity. Understanding this word helps a learner navigate Hindi media, specifically editorials and health-related segments, where 'beneficial' is a core concept.

Historically, the word has deep roots in Vedic philosophy, where 'Hit' was the ultimate goal of human action—actions that lead to the welfare of all beings (Sarv-bhut-hite-ratah). Thus, when you use हितकर, you are tapping into a thousands-year-old tradition of prioritizing well-being. It is the opposite of 'Hanikarak' (harmful) and 'Ahitkar' (detrimental). In modern Hindi, it remains one of the most stable and respected terms in the lexicon.

Using Hitkar correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective that usually follows a noun or a prepositional phrase ending in 'ke liye' (for). The most common structure is '[Noun] [ke liye] [Hitkar] [Verb]'. For example, 'Phal swasthya ke liye hitkar hain' (Fruits are beneficial for health). Unlike some adjectives that change based on gender, Hitkar is relatively stable, though in some pure Hindi contexts, it might be seen as 'Hitkari' (feminine or general), but 'Hitkar' remains the standard neuter/masculine form used for abstract concepts and objects.

Common Structure
Subject + [Target] + के लिए (ke liye) + हितकर + (होना/रहना).

यह निर्णय आपके भविष्य के लिए हितकर साबित होगा। (This decision will prove beneficial for your future.)

It is important to note that 'Hitkar' is often compared with 'Labhdayak' (profitable). While 'Labhdayak' can refer to making money or getting a deal, 'Hitkar' is strictly about welfare and wellness. You wouldn't usually say a business deal is 'Hitkar' unless you mean it's good for the soul or the community; you'd use 'Labhdayak' for financial profit. In grammatical terms, 'Hitkar' functions as a predicative adjective (coming after the noun it describes) most of the time, but it can also be an attributive adjective, such as 'Hitkar bhojan' (beneficial food).

When constructing sentences in the past tense, use 'tha/the/thi' after 'Hitkar'. For example, 'Purane samay mein yoga sabhi ke liye hitkar tha' (In ancient times, yoga was beneficial for everyone). In the future tense, 'hoga' is the standard auxiliary. The word is often paired with intensifiers like 'bahut' (very), 'atyant' (extremely), or 'kafi' (quite). 'Atyant hitkar' is a common collocation found in health magazines and spiritual discourses.

If you are watching a Hindi news channel, particularly during the segment on 'Life-Style' or 'Arogya' (Health), you will hear हितकर repeatedly. News anchors use it to describe new scientific findings or government schemes. For instance, 'Sarkar ki yeh nayi yojana kisanon ke liye hitkar hai' (This new scheme of the government is beneficial for farmers). It provides a tone of authority and objective assessment that words like 'acchi' (good) lack.

विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि सुबह की धूप स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर है। (Experts believe that morning sunlight is beneficial for health.)

In the world of Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine, 'Hitkar' is a foundational term. Practitioners talk about 'Hit-Ahar' (beneficial food) and 'Mit-Ahar' (moderate food). If you visit an Ayurvedic doctor in India, they might give you a list of 'Hitkar' and 'Ahitkar' foods based on your 'Dosha' (body type). This cultural context makes the word essential for anyone interested in Indian wellness traditions. Furthermore, in formal debates or political speeches, leaders use the word to justify their actions as being in the 'public interest' (Jan-hitkar).

Common Contexts
1. Medical advice 2. Policy analysis 3. Parental guidance 4. Spiritual sermons 5. Scientific reporting.

Finally, you will encounter this word in Hindi textbooks and literature. When a character in a story is making a moral choice, the narrator might describe the path that is 'hitkar' for their soul. It is a word that bridges the gap between the physical and the metaphysical, making it a powerful tool for expression in the Hindi language.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when using Hitkar is confusing it with Labhdayak. While both can be translated as 'beneficial,' 'Labhdayak' is more transactional and profit-oriented. For example, if you say a stock market investment is 'Hitkar,' it sounds slightly odd, as if the investment is improving your character or health. You should use 'Labhdayak' for financial profit and 'Hitkar' for well-being. Another mistake is using 'Hitkar' for trivial things. You wouldn't say 'This pizza is hitkar' (unless you're being ironic), because pizza is generally not considered 'salutary' for health.

Incorrect: यह व्यापार मेरे लिए हितकर है। (When meaning financial profit)
Correct: यह व्यापार मेरे लिए लाभदायक है।

Another common mistake is grammatical: forgetting the 'ke liye' (for) particle. In Hindi, you are usually beneficial *for* something. Saying 'Vyayam hitkar hai' is okay, but 'Vyayam swasthya *ke liye* hitkar hai' is much more natural and precise. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse 'Hitkar' with 'Hiteshi'. 'Hiteshi' is a noun meaning 'well-wisher' (a person), whereas 'Hitkar' is an adjective describing an action, object, or habit.

Mistake Table
Hitkar = Beneficial (Health/Welfare) | Labhdayak = Profitable (Money/Gain) | Hiteshi = Well-wisher (Person).

Lastly, pay attention to the pronunciation. The 't' in 'Hit' is a soft dental 't' (like in 'th' of 'thin' but unaspirated), not the hard retroflex 't' found in 'table'. Mispronouncing the 't' can make the word sound like a different, non-existent word to native ears. Practicing the Sanskrit-derived dental sounds is key to mastering this level of Hindi vocabulary.

While हितकर is a fantastic word to have in your arsenal, knowing its synonyms and alternatives will allow you to be more precise in your Hindi communication. The most direct synonym is हितकारी (Hitkari). These two are almost interchangeable, though 'Hitkar' feels slightly more like a formal adjective, and 'Hitkari' is often used as a suffix in compound words like 'Kalyankari' (welfare-oriented).

Comparison: Hitkar vs. Labhdayak
Hitkar focuses on 'Welfare' and 'Health'. Labhdayak focuses on 'Profit' and 'Advantage'. Use Hitkar for yoga; use Labhdayak for a discount.
Comparison: Hitkar vs. Upayogi
Upayogi means 'Useful'. A hammer is upayogi, but a healthy habit is hitkar.

यह किताब छात्रों के लिए बहुत उपयोगी है। (This book is very useful for students.)

Another high-level alternative is श्रेयस्कर (Shreyaskar). This word is even more formal than 'Hitkar' and often implies that something is not only beneficial but 'superior' or 'the better choice' among alternatives. It is used in philosophical or high-level strategic contexts. For example, 'Satyavadita shreyaskar hai' (Truthfulness is the better/beneficial path). For a more common, everyday alternative, you might use फायदेमंद (Faydemand), which is derived from Urdu/Persian. 'Faydemand' is very common in casual conversation and covers both 'Hitkar' and 'Labhdayak' meanings.

In summary, choose 'Hitkar' when you want to emphasize health or moral benefit in a formal way. Choose 'Labhdayak' for money, 'Upayogi' for tools/utility, and 'Faydemand' for general everyday benefit. Mastering these nuances is what separates a B1 learner from a C1 speaker.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The root 'Hit' comes from the Sanskrit 'Dha' (to put/place). So 'Hit' originally meant something that is 'placed' in a way that is good for you.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ɦɪt̪.kəɾ/
US /ɦɪt̪.kər/
Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Hit'.
Rima com
सुखकर (Sukhkar) दुखकर (Dukhkar) भयंकर (Bhayankar) दिनकर (Dinkar) निशिकर (Nishikar) रुचिकर (Ruchikar) शांतिकर (Shantikar) पुष्टिकर (Pushtikar)
Erros comuns
  • Using a hard English 't' (retroflex). It should be a soft dental 't'.
  • Pronouncing 'kar' like 'car'. It's a short 'a' sound, like 'cup'.
  • Aspirating the 't' (making it sound like 'th'). It should be unaspirated.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

Common in newspapers and books.

Escrita 4/5

Requires knowledge of dental 't' and formal context.

Expressão oral 3/5

Easy to pronounce if 't' is mastered.

Audição 3/5

Clearly distinguishable in formal speech.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

अच्छा (Accha) लाभ (Labh) सेहत (Sehat) के लिए (Ke liye) होना (Hona)

Aprenda a seguir

लाभदायक (Labhdayak) श्रेयस्कर (Shreyaskar) हानिकारक (Hanikarak) कल्याणकारी (Kalyankari) उपयोगी (Upayogi)

Avançado

पथ्य (Pathya) अपथ्य (Apathya) निहित (Nihit) हितैषी (Hiteshi) परमार्थ (Paramarth)

Gramática essencial

Adjective placement

हितकर भोजन (Attributive) vs भोजन हितकर है (Predicative).

Postposition 'Ke Liye'

स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर (Beneficial for health).

Habitual aspect with 'Hota hai'

व्यायाम हितकर होता है (Exercise is [generally] beneficial).

Negative 'Nahi'

यह हितकर नहीं है।

Intensifiers

बहुत हितकर, अत्यंत हितकर।

Exemplos por nível

1

फल खाना हितकर है।

Eating fruits is beneficial.

Simple subject + noun + adjective.

2

पानी पीना हितकर होता है।

Drinking water is beneficial.

Use of 'hota hai' for general truths.

3

दूध सेहत के लिए हितकर है।

Milk is beneficial for health.

'ke liye' (for) is used here.

4

यह दवा हितकर है।

This medicine is beneficial.

Demonstrative pronoun 'Yeh' used.

5

हरी सब्जियाँ हितकर होती हैं।

Green vegetables are beneficial.

Plural feminine subject, 'hoti hain'.

6

हँसना हितकर है।

Laughing is beneficial.

Gerund 'Hansna' as a subject.

7

साफ हवा हितकर है।

Clean air is beneficial.

Adjective 'Saaf' modifying air.

8

योगा करना हितकर है।

Doing yoga is beneficial.

Verb phrase as subject.

1

सुबह जल्दी उठना स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर है।

Waking up early in the morning is beneficial for health.

Infinitive 'uthna' used as a noun.

2

यह भोजन आपके लिए हितकर नहीं है।

This food is not beneficial for you.

Negative sentence with 'nahi'.

3

क्या ताज़ा फल हितकर होते हैं?

Are fresh fruits beneficial?

Interrogative sentence.

4

डॉक्टर ने कहा कि यह हितकर है।

The doctor said that this is beneficial.

Reported speech using 'ki'.

5

कम चीनी खाना हितकर रहता है।

Eating less sugar remains beneficial.

'Rahta hai' implies a continuous state.

6

ठंडा पानी गले के लिए हितकर नहीं है।

Cold water is not beneficial for the throat.

Specific body part target.

7

व्यायाम करना सबके लिए हितकर है।

Doing exercise is beneficial for everyone.

'Sabke liye' (for everyone).

8

अच्छी नींद लेना हितकर होता है।

Taking good sleep is beneficial.

Adjective 'Acchi' modifying sleep.

1

प्राकृतिक वातावरण में रहना मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर है।

Living in a natural environment is beneficial for mental health.

Compound subject phrase.

2

पुस्तकों का अध्ययन छात्रों के लिए अत्यंत हितकर साबित होता है।

Studying books proves to be extremely beneficial for students.

'Atyant' (extremely) as an intensifier.

3

यह नई नीति समाज के गरीब वर्गों के लिए हितकर होगी।

This new policy will be beneficial for the poor sections of society.

Future tense 'hogi'.

4

समय पर निर्णय लेना व्यापार के लिए हितकर रहा।

Taking decisions on time was beneficial for the business.

Past tense 'raha'.

5

सत्य बोलना हमेशा हितकर होता है, चाहे वह कड़वा क्यों न हो।

Speaking the truth is always beneficial, no matter how bitter it may be.

Complex sentence with 'chahe'.

6

आयुर्वेद के अनुसार, ताँबे के बर्तन में पानी पीना हितकर है।

According to Ayurveda, drinking water in a copper vessel is beneficial.

'Ke anusar' (according to).

7

वृक्षारोपण पर्यावरण के संतुलन के लिए हितकर है।

Planting trees is beneficial for the balance of the environment.

Abstract noun 'santulan'.

8

बड़ों की सलाह मानना युवाओं के लिए हितकर होता है।

Following the advice of elders is beneficial for the youth.

Possessive 'Bado ki'.

1

आर्थिक सुधार देश की लंबी अवधि के विकास के लिए हितकर सिद्ध होंगे।

Economic reforms will prove beneficial for the country's long-term growth.

Future tense 'siddh honge' (will prove to be).

2

यह दवा कुछ रोगियों के लिए हितकर हो सकती है, परंतु सबके लिए नहीं।

This medicine may be beneficial for some patients, but not for everyone.

Modal 'ho sakti hai' (can be).

3

विदेशी निवेश भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए हितकर माना जाता है।

Foreign investment is considered beneficial for India's economy.

Passive construction 'mana jata hai'.

4

अत्यधिक तकनीकी उपयोग बच्चों के विकास के लिए हितकर नहीं है।

Excessive use of technology is not beneficial for children's development.

'Atyadhik' (excessive).

5

क्षमा करना प्रतिशोध लेने से अधिक हितकर है।

Forgiving is more beneficial than taking revenge.

Comparative 'se adhik'.

6

संतुलित आहार और नियमित दिनचर्या जीवन के लिए हितकर हैं।

A balanced diet and a regular routine are beneficial for life.

Plural subject with 'hain'.

7

वैज्ञानिकों ने पाया कि यह रसायन पौधों के लिए हितकर नहीं था।

Scientists found that this chemical was not beneficial for plants.

Past tense reported speech.

8

शांतिपूर्ण वार्ता ही दोनों देशों के लिए हितकर मार्ग है।

Peaceful dialogue is the only beneficial path for both countries.

Emphatic particle 'hi'.

1

वैश्वीकरण के इस दौर में सांस्कृतिक विनिमय राष्ट्रों के लिए हितकर है।

In this era of globalization, cultural exchange is beneficial for nations.

Complex prepositional phrase.

2

बौद्धिक संपदा अधिकारों का संरक्षण नवाचार के लिए हितकर प्रतीत होता है।

The protection of intellectual property rights seems beneficial for innovation.

'Prateet hota hai' (seems to be).

3

गांधीजी का मानना था कि अहिंसा का मार्ग ही मानवता के लिए हितकर है।

Gandhiji believed that only the path of non-violence is beneficial for humanity.

Ideological statement.

4

संवैधानिक मर्यादाओं का पालन लोकतंत्र के लिए सर्वथा हितकर है।

Adherence to constitutional boundaries is entirely beneficial for democracy.

'Sarvatha' (entirely/always).

5

प्राचीन पांडुलिपियों का संरक्षण हमारी भावी पीढ़ियों के लिए हितकर होगा।

The preservation of ancient manuscripts will be beneficial for our future generations.

Future tense with abstract subject.

6

कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता का नैतिक उपयोग समाज के लिए हितकर सिद्ध हो सकता है।

The ethical use of artificial intelligence can prove beneficial for society.

Complex noun phrase 'Kritrim Buddhimatta'.

7

योग और ध्यान का अभ्यास मानसिक क्लेशों से मुक्ति के लिए हितकर है।

The practice of yoga and meditation is beneficial for liberation from mental afflictions.

Spiritual/Technical vocabulary.

8

शून्य बजट प्राकृतिक खेती किसानों के आर्थिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर है।

Zero budget natural farming is beneficial for the economic health of farmers.

Technical policy term.

1

परमार्थ की भावना से किया गया कार्य ही आत्मा के लिए वास्तविक रूप से हितकर है।

Only work done with the spirit of altruism is truly beneficial for the soul.

Substantive use of 'hitkar'.

2

विवेकपूर्ण निर्णय लेना ही किसी भी शासक के लिए प्रजा-हितकर मार्ग है।

Taking prudent decisions is the only path beneficial for the subjects of any ruler.

Compound word 'Praja-hitkar'.

3

शास्त्रों में वर्णित 'पथ्य' भोजन ही रोगी के लिए हितकर माना गया है।

Only the 'Pathya' (dietetic) food described in the scriptures is considered beneficial for the patient.

Classical reference.

4

पारिस्थितिक तंत्र की अखंडता बनाए रखना समस्त जीवमंडल के लिए हितकर है।

Maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem is beneficial for the entire biosphere.

Scientific/Academic register.

5

द्विपक्षीय संबंधों में पारदर्शिता लाना दोनों संप्रभु राष्ट्रों के लिए हितकर होगा।

Bringing transparency to bilateral relations will be beneficial for both sovereign nations.

Diplomatic terminology.

6

आत्म-चिंतन की प्रक्रिया मानसिक विकास के लिए अत्यंत हितकर सिद्ध होती है।

The process of self-reflection proves to be extremely beneficial for mental development.

Psychological register.

7

लोकतांत्रिक संस्थाओं की स्वायत्तता राष्ट्र के दीर्घकालिक हितों के लिए हितकर है।

The autonomy of democratic institutions is beneficial for the long-term interests of the nation.

Political science terminology.

8

सत्य और अहिंसा का सामंजस्य ही वैश्विक शांति के लिए हितकर विकल्प है।

The harmony of truth and non-violence is the only beneficial option for global peace.

Philosophical synthesis.

Colocações comuns

स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर
जन-हितकर
परम हितकर
सर्वाधिक हितकर
अत्यंत हितकर
हितकर सिद्ध होना
हितकर मार्ग
हितकर सलाह
हितकर भोजन
हितकर प्रभाव

Frases Comuns

हितकर होना

— To be beneficial. Used to state a fact about something.

फल खाना हितकर होता है।

सबके लिए हितकर

— Beneficial for everyone. Used in inclusive contexts.

शांति सबके लिए हितकर है।

हितकर परिणाम

— Beneficial results. Used in business or research.

प्रयोग के हितकर परिणाम निकले।

हितकर साबित होना

— To prove to be beneficial over time.

यह बदलाव हितकर साबित हुआ।

हितकर आहार

— Beneficial diet. Common in health talk.

हितकर आहार लें।

हितकर कार्य

— Beneficial work/deed. Used for social service.

हितकर कार्य करते रहें।

हितकर वातावरण

— Beneficial environment. Used for growth.

सीखने के लिए हितकर वातावरण चाहिए।

हितकर योजना

— Beneficial scheme. Used in government/business.

यह एक हितकर योजना है।

हितकर सुझाव

— Beneficial suggestion. Used in meetings.

आपका सुझाव हितकर है।

हितकर औषधि

— Beneficial medicine. Used in medical contexts.

यह एक हितकर औषधि है।

Frequentemente confundido com

हितकर vs लाभदायक (Labhdayak)

Use Labhdayak for money/profit, Hitkar for health/welfare.

हितकर vs हितैषी (Hiteshi)

Hiteshi is a person (well-wisher), Hitkar is a quality (beneficial).

हितकर vs उपयोगी (Upayogi)

Upayogi is 'useful' (tools), Hitkar is 'beneficial' (well-being).

Expressões idiomáticas

"हित की बात"

— Something said for someone's benefit. Often advice.

मैं तुम्हारे हित की बात कर रहा हूँ।

Neutral
"हित साधना"

— To look after one's own interests.

वह केवल अपना हित साधना जानता है।

Negative/Neutral
"हित अनहित"

— Good and bad; benefit and harm.

उसे अपना हित अनहित नहीं पता।

Literary
"हित में होना"

— To be in someone's interest.

यह तुम्हारे हित में होगा कि तुम चुप रहो।

Neutral
"हित चिंतन"

— Thinking about someone's welfare.

वह हमेशा दूसरों का हित चिंतन करता है।

Positive
"हितकारी सिद्ध होना"

— To turn out to be a blessing.

उसकी सलाह हितकारी सिद्ध हुई।

Formal
"स्व-हित"

— Self-interest.

स्व-हित से ऊपर उठकर सोचें।

Formal
"लोक-हित"

— Public welfare.

लोक-हित में जारी सूचना।

Formal
"हित-अहित का विचार"

— Considering the pros and cons (morally).

हित-अहित का विचार करके ही कदम उठाएं।

Formal
"हित पर चोट"

— Harming someone's interests.

इस कानून से गरीबों के हित पर चोट पहुँचेगी।

Journalistic

Fácil de confundir

हितकर vs हितकारी

Almost same meaning.

Hitkari is often used for people or as a suffix; Hitkar is a general adjective.

वह एक हितकारी राजा था।

हितकर vs अहित

Sounds similar.

Ahit is a noun meaning 'harm'. Hitkar is an adjective meaning 'beneficial'.

उसने मेरा अहित किया।

हितकर vs हित

Root word.

Hit is the noun (welfare); Hitkar is the adjective (beneficial).

सबका हित सोचो।

हितकर vs सुखकर

Both end in -kar.

Su-kar means 'pleasant' or 'comfortable'; Hitkar means 'beneficial'.

यह मौसम सुखकर है।

हितकर vs रुचिकर

Both end in -kar.

Ruchikar means 'interesting' or 'tasty'.

यह कहानी रुचिकर है।

Padrões de frases

A1

[Noun] हितकर है।

फल हितकर है।

A2

[Noun] [Target] के लिए हितकर है।

दूध बच्चों के लिए हितकर है।

B1

[Verb-Infinitive] [Target] के लिए हितकर होता है।

सुबह उठना स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर होता है।

B2

[Adjective] [Noun] [Target] के लिए हितकर सिद्ध होगा।

यह नया कानून देश के लिए हितकर सिद्ध होगा।

C1

[Complex Phrase] के लिए हितकर प्रतीत होता है।

संसाधनों का उचित वितरण समाज के लिए हितकर प्रतीत होता है।

C2

[Abstract Noun] ही वास्तविक रूप से [Target] के लिए हितकर है।

सत्यनिष्ठा ही वास्तविक रूप से आत्मा के लिए हितकर है।

B1

क्या [Subject] [Target] के लिए हितकर है?

क्या यह दवा मेरे लिए हितकर है?

B2

यद्यपि [Condition], फिर भी यह हितकर है।

यद्यपि यह कड़वा है, फिर भी यह हितकर है।

Família de palavras

Substantivos

हित (Hit - Benefit/Welfare)
हितैषी (Hiteshi - Well-wisher)
हितकारिता (Hitkarita - Beneficence)

Verbos

हित करना (Hit karna - To do good)

Adjetivos

हितकर (Hitkar - Beneficial)
हितकारी (Hitkari - Beneficial)
अहितकर (Ahitkar - Detrimental)

Relacionado

कल्याण (Kalyan)
लाभ (Labh)
भलाई (Bhalai)
उपयोग (Upayog)
स्वार्थ (Swarth)

Como usar

frequency

Common in formal writing, moderate in daily speech.

Erros comuns
  • Using Hitkar for money profit. Using Labhdayak.

    Hitkar is for welfare/health; Labhdayak is for gain/profit.

  • Using a hard 'T' sound. Soft dental 'T'.

    Hard 'T' makes it sound like an English word, not Hindi.

  • Saying 'Hitkar man'. Hiteshi man.

    Hitkar describes things or actions, not people's identities.

  • Omitting 'ke liye'. X ke liye hitkar.

    In Hindi, you must specify who the benefit is for.

  • Confusing Hitkar with Ruchikar. Hitkar for benefit, Ruchikar for interest.

    They sound similar but mean different things.

Dicas

Context Matters

Always use Hitkar when you want to emphasize that something is 'good for the long run'.

The 'For' Particle

Don't forget 'ke liye'. It links the benefit to the person or thing receiving it.

Yoga Vocabulary

If you are learning Yoga in Hindi, Hitkar is a must-know word.

Synonym Choice

Switch between Labhdayak and Hitkar to show you know the difference between 'money' and 'well-being'.

Dental T

Touch your tongue to your teeth for the 't' in Hitkar. This is the secret to sounding native.

Essay Writing

Use it in the conclusion of essays to summarize why a solution is good.

Giving Advice

Start your advice with 'Mere khayal se, yeh aapke liye hitkar hoga...' (In my opinion, this will be beneficial for you...).

Root Knowledge

Remembering 'Hit' (Welfare) helps you learn 10 other related words.

News Watching

Try to count how many times you hear 'Hitkar' in a 10-minute Hindi news health segment.

Newspaper Editorials

Editorials often use 'Hitkar' to evaluate government actions.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of the English word 'HIT'. If you HIT the gym, it is HIT-kar (beneficial) for your body.

Associação visual

Imagine a green checkmark over a bowl of salad or a person doing yoga. That green checkmark is 'Hitkar'.

Word Web

Health Yoga Fruits Advice Welfare Good Policy Teachers

Desafio

Try to find 3 things in your room right now that are 'Hitkar' for your studies or health and say them out loud in Hindi.

Origem da palavra

From Sanskrit 'हितकर' (hitakara). It is a compound of 'hita' (placed, held, beneficial) and 'kara' (making, doing).

Significado original: Causing welfare; doing good.

Indo-Aryan

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but using it for unhealthy things (like cigarettes) would be seen as a linguistic error or sarcasm.

In English, 'beneficial' is often a cold, scientific word. In Hindi, 'Hitkar' feels warmer and more like 'good for your soul/well-being'.

Ayurvedic texts: Charaka Samhita uses 'Hitkar' extensively for diet. Political Slogans: 'Bahujan Hitay' (For the welfare of the many). Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas: Often uses 'Hit' to describe divine guidance.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Doctor's Consultation

  • यह आपके लिए हितकर है।
  • क्या यह हितकर होगा?
  • कम नमक हितकर है।
  • हितकर आहार लें।

Political Debate

  • जन-हितकर फैसले।
  • देश के लिए हितकर।
  • हितकर नीति।
  • हितकर परिणाम।

Parental Advice

  • पढ़ाई तुम्हारे लिए हितकर है।
  • बुरी संगत हितकर नहीं।
  • हितकर बातें सुनें।
  • स्व-हित पहचानो।

Yoga/Wellness Class

  • यह आसन हितकर है।
  • प्राणायाम हितकर है।
  • मानसिक शांति के लिए हितकर।
  • पूर्णतः हितकर।

Business Strategy

  • दीर्घकालिक हितकर योजना।
  • हितकर निवेश।
  • कंपनी के लिए हितकर।
  • हितकर समझौता।

Iniciadores de conversa

"क्या आपको लगता है कि सुबह की सैर सबके लिए हितकर है?"

"आपके अनुसार छात्रों के लिए कौन सी आदतें सबसे अधिक हितकर हैं?"

"क्या तकनीक का अत्यधिक उपयोग बच्चों के लिए हितकर है?"

"स्वस्थ रहने के लिए कौन सा भोजन सबसे अधिक हितकर होता है?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि नई शिक्षा नीति छात्रों के लिए हितकर होगी?"

Temas para diário

आज मैंने कौन सा ऐसा कार्य किया जो मेरे भविष्य के लिए हितकर है?

उन तीन आदतों के बारे में लिखें जो आपके मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए हितकर हैं।

क्या समाज के लिए सच बोलना हमेशा हितकर होता है? अपने विचार लिखें।

एक ऐसी घटना का वर्णन करें जब किसी की 'हितकर सलाह' ने आपकी मदद की।

मेरे देश के विकास के लिए कौन से कदम सबसे अधिक हितकर हो सकते हैं?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

No, while very common in health, it can be used for anything that is beneficial, like a policy, a habit, or a piece of advice.

No, you should use 'Hiteshi' or 'Dayaalu'. You can say someone's *actions* are hitkar, but not the person themselves.

Faydemand is more informal and common. Hitkar is more formal and carries a sense of 'welfare'.

It is an adjective. It doesn't change gender in modern Hindi, though some might use 'Hitkari' for feminine nouns in very formal contexts.

The direct opposite is 'Ahitkar' or 'Hanikarak'.

Yes, but usually in the context of 'is this good for the company's long-term welfare' rather than 'will we make $100 today'.

Only if the movie is educational and beneficial for your growth. Otherwise, use 'Acchi movie' or 'Manoranjak movie' (entertaining).

In Hindi, it is 'Hitkar'. 'Hitakara' is the Sanskrit pronunciation.

It means 'beneficial for the public'. It is a very common term in Indian politics.

No, use 'Swadisht' for tasty. Hitkar is for healthy food, even if it's not tasty!

Teste-se 200 perguntas

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Write a sentence about why yoga is beneficial using 'Hitkar'.

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Translate: 'This policy is beneficial for the farmers.'

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about healthy eating using 'Hitkar'.

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Translate: 'Speaking the truth is beneficial for the soul.'

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Use 'Hitkar' and 'Hanikarak' in the same sentence.

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Write a formal advice to a student using 'Hitkar'.

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Translate: 'It is beneficial to wake up early.'

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Write a sentence about environmental protection using 'Hitkar'.

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Translate: 'This decision proved to be beneficial.'

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Use 'Hitkar' in a question.

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Translate: 'Public welfare is our goal.' (Use a form of Hitkar)

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Translate: 'Clean air is beneficial for everyone.'

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Write a sentence using 'Atyant hitkar'.

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Translate: 'Following elders' advice is beneficial.'

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Translate: 'This medicine will be beneficial for you.'

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Write a sentence about water conservation using 'Hitkar'.

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Translate: 'Truth is always beneficial.'

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Write a sentence about peace using 'Hitkar'.

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Use 'Hitkar' in a sentence about technology.

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Say 'Beneficial' in Hindi.

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Say 'Yoga is beneficial for health' in Hindi.

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Pronounce 'Hitkar' focusing on the dental 't'.

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Listen to the word: 'हितकर'. What does it mean?

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Listen to: 'यह आपके लिए हितकर है।' Is it good for you?

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Listen to: 'फल खाना हितकर होता है।' What is beneficial?

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Listen to: 'व्यायाम हितकर है।' What is the topic?

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Listen to: 'हितकर और अहितकर भोजन।' What is being compared?

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Listen to: 'जन-हितकर योजना।' What kind of scheme is it?

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Listen to: 'यह दवा हितकर साबित हुई।' Did the medicine work?

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Listen to: 'सत्य बोलना हितकर है।' What habit is mentioned?

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Listen to: 'छात्रों के लिए हितकर सलाह।' Who is the advice for?

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Listen to: 'अत्यंत हितकर प्रभाव।' How strong is the effect?

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Listen to: 'पर्यावरण के लिए हितकर।' What is it good for?

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Listen to: 'शांति सबके लिए हितकर है।' Is peace good for everyone?

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Listen to: 'हितकर मार्ग चुनें।' What should you choose?

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Listen to: 'दूध पीना हितकर है।' What drink is mentioned?

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Listen to: 'यह हितकर नहीं है।' Is it good?

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