सेहत
Sehat refers to a person's physical and mental well-being or state of health. It is used commonly in everyday conversation to discuss fitness, recovery from illness, or general vitality.
Examples
3 of 5आपकी सेहत अब कैसी है?
How is your health now?
अच्छी सेहत के लिए नियमित व्यायाम आवश्यक है।
Regular exercise is essential for good health.
अपनी सेहत का ध्यान रखना, दोस्त।
Take care of your health, friend.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'S' and 'H' in SEHAT standing for 'Stay Healthy'.
Quick Quiz
बाहर का खाना तुम्हारी _____ के लिए अच्छा नहीं है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: सेहत
Examples
आपकी सेहत अब कैसी है?
everydayHow is your health now?
अच्छी सेहत के लिए नियमित व्यायाम आवश्यक है।
formalRegular exercise is essential for good health.
अपनी सेहत का ध्यान रखना, दोस्त।
informalTake care of your health, friend.
प्रदूषण का मानव सेहत पर गहरा प्रभाव पड़ता है।
academicPollution has a profound impact on human health.
कंपनी कर्मचारियों की सेहत के लिए बीमा प्रदान करती है।
businessThe company provides insurance for the health of its employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
सेहत ही धन है
Health is wealth
सेहत को लगना
To suit one's health (usually regarding food)
सेहत में सुधार
Improvement in health
Often Confused With
Surat means face or appearance, while Sehat means health.
Sahmat means 'agree', which sounds slightly similar to Sehat but has a completely different meaning.
Usage Notes
Sehat is a very versatile word used in all registers of Hindi. While 'Swaasthya' is more formal and Sanskrit-based, 'Sehat' is of Arabic origin and is more common in spoken Hindi and Urdu.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat 'Sehat' as a masculine noun. It is a feminine noun, so you must use 'मेरी सेहत' (my health) instead of 'मेरा सेहत'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'S' and 'H' in SEHAT standing for 'Stay Healthy'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Arabic word 'ṣiḥḥa' (صحة), meaning health or correctness.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian culture, asking 'Sehat kaisi hai?' (How is your health?) is a standard, polite way to show deep respect and care for elders or friends during a greeting.
Quick Quiz
बाहर का खाना तुम्हारी _____ के लिए अच्छा नहीं है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: सेहत
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घाव
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दर्द
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रोग
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मर्ज
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रोगी
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मरीज
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