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स्फूर्ति लाना

to bring vitality

Littéralement: to bring agility/vitality

Use it to describe anything that makes you feel refreshed, agile, and ready for action.

En 15 secondes

  • To inject energy or vitality into someone or something.
  • Used for morning routines, exercise, or refreshing drinks.
  • Implies a sense of agility and mental alertness.

Signification

Think of this as hitting the 'refresh' button on your soul. It describes the act of injecting energy, agility, or a sense of liveliness into a person or a situation.

Exemples clés

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Talking about morning coffee

सुबह की एक प्याली चाय शरीर में स्फूर्ति लाती है।

A cup of tea in the morning brings vitality to the body.

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Discussing a workout routine

रोजाना व्यायाम करने से जीवन में स्फूर्ति आती है।

Exercising daily brings energy into one's life.

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Encouraging a tired friend

चलो थोड़ा बाहर टहलते हैं, इससे तुम्हारे मन में स्फूर्ति आएगी।

Let's walk outside for a bit, it will bring some life back to your mind.

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Contexte culturel

The word 'Sphūrti' has its roots in Sanskrit, meaning throbbing or pulsating. In Indian culture, it is often associated with 'Prana' (life force) and is a key goal in Ayurveda and Yoga practices. It became a household term through health tonic advertisements in the 80s and 90s.

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The 'Aati' vs 'Lati' trick

If the energy comes to you naturally, use 'aati hai'. If something specific (like tea) gives it to you, use 'lati hai'.

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Don't over-caffeinate!

While coffee brings 'sphūrti', using this phrase for a sugar rush might sound odd to native speakers. It's more about 'natural' feeling energy.

En 15 secondes

  • To inject energy or vitality into someone or something.
  • Used for morning routines, exercise, or refreshing drinks.
  • Implies a sense of agility and mental alertness.

What It Means

Imagine you’ve been sitting at a desk for five hours. Your brain feels like mashed potatoes. Then, you step outside, take a deep breath of crisp air, and suddenly—boom! You feel alive again. That’s स्फूर्ति लाना. It’s the act of bringing agility, energy, and a sense of 'readiness' to your body or mind. It’s not just about being strong; it’s about being quick and refreshed. It is that 'spark' that makes you want to move.

How To Use It

You treat it like a standard verb phrase. The thing that gives you energy is the subject. For example, 'Exercise sphūrti lātā hai.' You can also use it in the passive sense, like 'I feel sphūrti.' It’s very common in health advertisements, yoga classes, and when talking about your morning routine. Just remember that lānā (to bring) changes based on the tense, but sphūrti stays the same. It is a feminine noun, but when used with lānā, the verb usually agrees with the subject providing the energy.

When To Use It

Use it when you’re talking about things that wake you up. A cold splash of water on your face? That brings sphūrti. A fast-paced Bollywood song? Definitely brings sphūrti. It’s perfect for those 'pick-me-up' moments. You’ll hear it a lot in the context of sports, wellness, and even in the office when someone wants to 'energize' a dull project. If a cup of tea makes you feel like you can conquer the world, this is your phrase.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this for electrical energy. You wouldn't say a battery brings sphūrti to a flashlight. That’s just bijli (electricity) or power. Also, avoid using it in very somber or tragic situations. If someone is recovering from a major surgery, saying they have sphūrti might sound a bit too 'bouncy' and insensitive. Stick to 'health' or 'recovery' terms there. It's also not for romantic 'passion'—that's a different kind of energy!

Cultural Background

In India, the concept of being 'active' is deeply tied to the morning. The 'Brahma Muhurta' (early morning) is when the air is said to be full of sphūrti. Whether it’s the smell of incense, the sound of temple bells, or just a hot cup of Masala Chai, these elements are culturally designed to bring vitality to the start of your day. It’s a word that carries a sense of purity and natural, holistic energy rather than a caffeine-induced jitter.

Common Variations

You might hear ताज़गी लाना (tāzgī lānā), which means 'to bring freshness.' While similar, tāzgī is more about feeling clean and new, whereas sphūrti is specifically about that 'ready-to-move' energy. Another one is जोश लाना (josh lānā), which is more about passion and excitement. Sphūrti is the healthy, alert middle ground.

Notes d'usage

The phrase is very safe to use in almost any context. Just remember it implies a 'positive' and 'healthy' kind of energy. It's frequently used in the imperative form to encourage someone to wake up or get moving.

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The 'Aati' vs 'Lati' trick

If the energy comes to you naturally, use 'aati hai'. If something specific (like tea) gives it to you, use 'lati hai'.

⚠️

Don't over-caffeinate!

While coffee brings 'sphūrti', using this phrase for a sugar rush might sound odd to native speakers. It's more about 'natural' feeling energy.

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The Ayurvedic Secret

In India, 'sphūrti' is often linked to 'Satvik' food (pure, light food). Eating a heavy burger won't bring 'sphūrti', it'll bring 'alas' (laziness)!

Exemples

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#1 Talking about morning coffee
😊

सुबह की एक प्याली चाय शरीर में स्फूर्ति लाती है।

A cup of tea in the morning brings vitality to the body.

A very common way to describe the effect of a morning beverage.

#2 Discussing a workout routine
💼

रोजाना व्यायाम करने से जीवन में स्फूर्ति आती है।

Exercising daily brings energy into one's life.

Using 'aati hai' (comes) instead of 'lana' (to bring) is a common variation.

#3 Encouraging a tired friend
🤝

चलो थोड़ा बाहर टहलते हैं, इससे तुम्हारे मन में स्फूर्ति आएगी।

Let's walk outside for a bit, it will bring some life back to your mind.

Friendly advice to help someone overcome a slump.

#4 Texting a colleague about a break
😊

ब्रेक के बाद काम में फिर से स्फूर्ति लानी होगी!

Gotta bring some energy back to work after the break!

Used to motivate oneself or others to get back to work.

#5 A humorous take on laziness
😄

मेरे लिए तो सोना ही स्फूर्ति लाने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है।

For me, sleeping is the best way to bring back vitality.

Ironical use, as sleep is the opposite of being active.

#6 Describing the effect of music
😊

यह गाना सुनते ही मुझमें स्फूर्ति आ जाती है।

As soon as I hear this song, I feel energized.

Shows how external stimuli can trigger 'sphūrti'.

#7 In a formal health seminar
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सही खान-पान हमारे मस्तिष्क में स्फूर्ति लाता है।

Proper nutrition brings vitality to our brain.

Formal usage in a wellness context.

Teste-toi

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about a refreshing shower.

ठंडे पानी से नहाने से शरीर में ___ आती है।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : स्फूर्ति

Cold water is known for bringing 'sphūrti' (vitality), not 'thakan' (tiredness) or 'neend' (sleep).

Complete the sentence to say 'Yoga brings vitality to the mind'.

योग मन में स्फूर्ति ___ है।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : लाता

The verb 'lānā' (to bring) is used with 'sphūrti' to show that something causes vitality.

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Aides visuelles

Formality Spectrum of 'स्फूर्ति लाना'

Informal

Used with friends after a long day.

Chai piyo, sphūrti ayegi!

Neutral

General conversation about health.

Exercise brings sphūrti.

Formal

Health blogs or medical advice.

Nutrients bring sphūrti to the cells.

When to use 'स्फूर्ति लाना'

स्फूर्ति लाना
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Morning Routine

Drinking lemon water.

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Mid-day Slump

Splashing face with water.

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Post-Workout

Feeling the 'runner's high'.

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Boring Meeting

Cracking a joke to liven up.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It means vitality, agility, or a sense of being refreshed. It’s that feeling of being 'ready to go' after a break or a good meal.

No, that would be weird! For batteries, just use charge karna. Sphūrti is strictly for living beings and atmospheres.

It’s neutral. You’ll hear it in TV ads for health drinks and also from your mom when she wants you to wake up and do some work.

You can say Mujhme sphūrti aa gayi hai. This literally means 'Vitality has come into me'.

The opposite is ālas (laziness) or thakān (tiredness). If you're feeling sluggish, you lack sphūrti.

Yes! You can say Usne party mein sphūrti lā dī, meaning they made the party lively and energetic.

It is a feminine noun. So you say sphūrti aati hai (vitality comes), using the feminine verb ending.

Absolutely. It's often used for mental alertness, like Dimaag mein sphūrti lānā (to bring vitality to the brain).

Not really. Slang users might use josh or energy. Sphūrti sounds a bit more refined and healthy.

Close, but no. Tāzgī is freshness (like a new flower), while sphūrti is the energy to move (like a sprinter).

Expressions liées

ताज़गी महसूस करना

to feel refreshed

जोश भरना

to fill with enthusiasm/passion

जी उठना

to come alive / feel revived

चुस्त-दुरुस्त रहना

to stay fit and agile

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