B1 Collocation خنثی 2 دقیقه مطالعه

अलगाव महसूस करना

to feel isolation

به‌طور تحت‌اللفظی: to feel separation

Use this phrase to describe deep emotional alienation or feeling like a social misfit.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Feeling like an outsider even when surrounded by other people.
  • A sophisticated way to describe emotional alienation or deep disconnection.
  • Commonly used in discussions about mental health or social adjustment.

معنی

This phrase describes the feeling of being an outsider or emotionally disconnected from a group. It's that specific 'lonely in a crowd' sensation where you feel separated from your surroundings.

مثال‌های کلیدی

3 از 6
1

Moving to a new city

नये शहर में मुझे शुरू में बहुत अलगाव महसूस हुआ।

I felt a lot of isolation initially in the new city.

💭
2

Feeling left out in a meeting

मीटिंग के दौरान मुझे अपनी टीम से अलगाव महसूस हो रहा था।

During the meeting, I was feeling isolated from my team.

💼
3

Texting a close friend about a party

पार्टी अच्छी थी पर मुझे थोड़ा अलगाव महसूस हुआ।

The party was good, but I felt a bit of isolation.

🤝
🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

In the collectivist framework of Indian society, belonging to a family or 'biradari' is central to identity. The term 'algaav' gained more prominence in modern Hindi literature to describe the side effects of urbanization and the breakdown of joint families. It reflects a shift from communal living to individualistic struggles.

💡

Grammar Hack

Remember that 'Algaav' is a noun. You are literally 'doing the feeling of separation'. Always pair it with 'mehsoos karna'.

⚠️

Don't confuse with 'Akela'

If you just want to say 'I am alone', say 'Main akela hoon'. 'Algaav' is much heavier and implies a psychological gap.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Feeling like an outsider even when surrounded by other people.
  • A sophisticated way to describe emotional alienation or deep disconnection.
  • Commonly used in discussions about mental health or social adjustment.

What It Means

अलगाव महसूस करना is about emotional distance. It isn't just about being physically alone. You could be at a wedding with 500 people. If you don't know anyone, you feel this. It implies a sense of 'otherness' or alienation. It is a deep, psychological state of feeling detached.

How To Use It

You use it like any other 'to feel' verb. The subject is the person feeling it. Use karna to show the action of feeling. For example, Mujhe algaav mehsoos ho raha hai. It sounds a bit more sophisticated than just saying you're lonely. Use it when you want to express a complex emotion.

When To Use It

Use it when moving to a new country. Use it when your friend group starts talking about things you don't understand. It’s perfect for professional settings where you feel like a misfit. Text it to a close friend when you're feeling a bit low. It works well in literature and deep conversations too.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it for a quick five-minute solitude. If you're just sitting alone by choice, this is too heavy. Avoid it for simple physical distance. If your friend is in another room, you aren't feeling algaav. It’s too dramatic for minor inconveniences. Don't use it if you're just bored.

Cultural Background

Indian culture is deeply rooted in community and 'Samaj' (society). Being part of the group is the default state. Therefore, algaav is often seen as a significant emotional burden. Historically, being separated from one's community was a serious matter. Today, it captures the modern struggle of urban loneliness in big cities.

Common Variations

You might hear akelaapan which means simple loneliness. Algaav is more about the 'gap' between you and others. Some people use vigocha in poetic contexts. In casual slang, people might just say they feel 'left out'. But algaav remains the most precise term for alienation.

نکات کاربردی

The phrase is grammatically flexible but carries a weight of emotional depth. It is most effective in neutral to formal registers, though it can be used informally to express sincere vulnerability.

💡

Grammar Hack

Remember that 'Algaav' is a noun. You are literally 'doing the feeling of separation'. Always pair it with 'mehsoos karna'.

⚠️

Don't confuse with 'Akela'

If you just want to say 'I am alone', say 'Main akela hoon'. 'Algaav' is much heavier and implies a psychological gap.

💬

The 'Crowd' Paradox

In India, being alone is rare. Use this phrase specifically when you are *with* people but feel mentally miles away. It’s a very relatable modern Indian sentiment.

مثال‌ها

6
#1 Moving to a new city
💭

नये शहर में मुझे शुरू में बहुत अलगाव महसूस हुआ।

I felt a lot of isolation initially in the new city.

Describes the common 'outsider' feeling in a new environment.

#2 Feeling left out in a meeting
💼

मीटिंग के दौरान मुझे अपनी टीम से अलगाव महसूस हो रहा था।

During the meeting, I was feeling isolated from my team.

Used here to show a lack of professional connection.

#3 Texting a close friend about a party
🤝

पार्टी अच्छी थी पर मुझे थोड़ा अलगाव महसूस हुआ।

The party was good, but I felt a bit of isolation.

A way to share deeper feelings in a casual chat.

#4 A humorous take on technology gaps
😄

जब सब क्रिप्टो की बात करते हैं, तो मुझे अलगाव महसूस होता है!

When everyone talks about crypto, I feel isolated!

Using a heavy word for a relatable, lighthearted social gap.

#5 Discussing a character in a book
👔

कहानी का मुख्य पात्र समाज से अलगाव महसूस करता है।

The main character of the story feels isolation from society.

A standard way to describe a character's internal conflict.

#6 Describing a broken relationship
💭

रिश्ते में अब सिर्फ अलगाव महसूस होता है।

Now only isolation is felt in the relationship.

Expresses the emotional distance between two people.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about feeling like an outsider.

भीड़ में भी उसे ___ महसूस हो रहा था।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: अलगाव

`अलगाव` (isolation) fits perfectly with 'even in a crowd' (bheed mein bhi).

Complete the sentence to say 'I am feeling isolation'.

मैं आजकल बहुत अलगाव ___ कर रहा हूँ।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: महसूस

The phrase is `महसूस करना` (to feel). Other options like 'seeing' or 'sleeping' don't make sense here.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality of 'Algaav Mehsoos Karna'

Informal

Used with close friends to express deep feelings.

Yaar, mujhe thoda algaav feel ho raha hai.

Neutral

The standard way to use the phrase in daily life.

Naye daftar mein algaav mehsoos hona aam hai.

Formal

Common in literature, news, or psychological discussions.

Vidyarthiyon mein algaav ki bhavna badh rahi hai.

When to say you feel 'Algaav'

अलगाव महसूस करना
👥

New Social Circle

When you don't know the slang they use.

✈️

Moving Abroad

Missing the cultural connection of home.

💼

Workplace Misfit

Feeling like your ideas don't align with the team.

💔

Relationship Gaps

Feeling distant from a partner while sitting together.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Not exactly. Loneliness is akelaapan. Algaav is more like 'alienation' or feeling like an outsider.

Yes, if you are having a serious talk about your mental state. For example, Mujhe parivaar se algaav mehsoos ho raha hai.

It's neutral. It's fine for a text if you're being sincere about your feelings.

You would say Mujhe algaav mehsoos hua or Main algaav mehsoos kar raha tha.

Yes, algaav-vaad means separatism. But algaav mehsoos karna is almost always personal and emotional.

It's very common in B1+ level Hindi, especially in books, movies, and serious conversations.

The opposite would be judaav (connection) or apnapan (a sense of belonging).

Usually no. For physical distance, use doori. Algaav is for the feeling in your heart/mind.

Slightly. It's a strong word, so use it when you really mean that you feel disconnected.

Yes, you can say Mujhe algaav ho raha hai, but mehsoos karna makes it clearly about your feelings.

عبارات مرتبط

अकेलापन महसूस करना

To feel loneliness

कटा-कटा रहना

To stay aloof or disconnected (idiomatic)

अपनापन महसूस करना

To feel a sense of belonging (opposite)

दूरी बनाना

To create distance

مفید بود؟
هنوز نظری وجود ندارد. اولین نفری باشید که افکار خود را به اشتراک می‌گذارد!

یادگیری زبان‌ها را رایگان شروع کنید

شروع رایگان یادگیری