A1 noun Neutre

आपदा

aapadaa /aː.pə.d̪aː/

A sudden event such as a natural catastrophe or a serious accident that causes great damage or loss of life. It is commonly used to describe large-scale crises like floods, earthquakes, or significant personal misfortunes.

Exemples

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इस शहर में पानी की कमी एक बड़ी आपदा है।

Water shortage is a big disaster in this city.

2

सरकार आपदा प्रबंधन के लिए नए नियम बना रही है।

The government is making new rules for disaster management.

3

मेरे लिए तो यह परीक्षा ही एक आपदा है!

For me, this exam itself is a disaster!

Famille de mots

Nom
आपदा
Adjectif
आपदा-ग्रस्त
Apparenté
विपत्ति
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'A-pada' sounding like something 'fell' (pada) from the sky—like a sudden disaster falling upon you.

Quiz rapide

बाढ़ एक प्राकृतिक ____ है।

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

इस शहर में पानी की कमी एक बड़ी आपदा है।

everyday

Water shortage is a big disaster in this city.

2

सरकार आपदा प्रबंधन के लिए नए नियम बना रही है।

formal

The government is making new rules for disaster management.

3

मेरे लिए तो यह परीक्षा ही एक आपदा है!

informal

For me, this exam itself is a disaster!

4

प्राकृतिक आपदाओं का पर्यावरण पर गहरा प्रभाव पड़ता है।

academic

Natural disasters have a deep impact on the environment.

5

व्यापार में यह घाटा हमारे लिए एक बड़ी आपदा है।

business

This loss in business is a major disaster for us.

Famille de mots

Nom
आपदा
Adjectif
आपदा-ग्रस्त
Apparenté
विपत्ति

Collocations courantes

प्राकृतिक आपदा Natural disaster
आपदा प्रबंधन Disaster management
राष्ट्रीय आपदा National disaster
आपदा राहत Disaster relief
बड़ी आपदा Great disaster

Phrases Courantes

आपदा में अवसर

Opportunity in disaster (finding a silver lining)

आपदा की घड़ी

The hour of crisis

आपदा आना

A disaster to strike

Souvent confondu avec

आपदा vs मुसीबत

Musibat refers to general troubles or problems, while Apada usually refers to large-scale, serious disasters.

आपदा vs ग़लती

Galti is a simple mistake, whereas Apada is a catastrophic event.

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Notes d'usage

Aapada is a formal and heavy word. While it can be used metaphorically for personal failures, it is most commonly found in news reports and formal discussions regarding calamities.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat 'Aapada' as masculine because of the 'a' ending, but it is a feminine noun. Always use feminine verbs/adjectives with it (e.g., 'Badi aapada', not 'Bada aapada').

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'A-pada' sounding like something 'fell' (pada) from the sky—like a sudden disaster falling upon you.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'āpadā' (आपदा), which literally translates to misfortune or calamity.

Modèles grammaticaux

Feminine noun Plural form: आपदाएँ (āpadāẽ) Often takes the postposition 'पर' or 'में'
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Contexte culturel

Commonly heard in Indian media during the monsoon season to describe floods or used in political slogans like 'Aapada mein Avsar'.

Quiz rapide

बाढ़ एक प्राकृतिक ____ है।

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Plus de mots sur general

आफत

A1

A feminine noun referring to a calamity, disaster, or a sudden misfortune. It is frequently used in daily conversation to describe an overwhelming trouble or a difficult situation.

आग

A1

Aag refers to the heat and light produced when something burns. It is a fundamental element used for cooking and warmth, but it can also represent strong emotions like anger or passion.

आजादी

A1

Azadi refers to the state of being free or having independence, whether on a personal, social, or national level. It is commonly used to describe the right to act, speak, or think without restraint and is a fundamental concept in Hindi culture regarding historical independence.

आलसी

A1

Refers to a person who is unwilling to work or use energy; lazy. It describes an individual who avoids exertion or activity and prefers to remain idle.

आलस्य

A1

Aalasya refers to a state of laziness, sloth, or lack of desire to perform any activity. It describes both a temporary feeling of lethargy and a habitual tendency toward procrastination or inactivity.

आराम

A1

Aaram refers to the state of rest, physical comfort, or relief from work and stress. It is a versatile noun used to describe taking a break, feeling relaxed, or the absence of pain.

आर्द्र

A1

The word refers to something that is moist, damp, or humid. It is used to describe physical wetness in the environment or metaphorically to describe eyes filled with moisture/tears.

आश्चर्यजनक

A1

Something that causes surprise, wonder, or amazement. It describes an event, fact, or piece of news that is unexpected or extraordinary.

आशीर्वाद

A1

A blessing or prayer for someone's well-being, success, or happiness, typically bestowed by elders, teachers, or deities. It is a fundamental concept in Indian culture representing goodwill and positive energy directed towards another person.

आशय

A1

Aashay refers to the underlying meaning, intention, or gist of a statement or action. It is used to clarify what someone truly intends to convey beyond the literal words spoken or written.

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