A1 noun Neutral

आश्चर्यजनक

aashcharyajanak /aːʃ.t͡ʃəɾ.jə.d͡ʒə.nək/

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

Examples

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1

यह एक आश्चर्यजनक बात है।

This is a surprising thing.

2

चुनाव के परिणाम अत्यंत आश्चर्यजनक थे।

The election results were extremely surprising.

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क्या आश्चर्यजनक खबर है!

What surprising news!

Word Family

Noun
आश्चर्य
Verb
आश्चर्यचकित करना
Adverb
आश्चर्यजनक रूप से
Adjective
आश्चर्यजनक
Related
विस्मय
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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Aashcharya' means wonder and '-janak' means producing/generating. So, it's something that 'generates wonder'.

Quick Quiz

जादूगर ने एक ______ खेल दिखाया।

Correct!

The correct answer is: आश्चर्यजनक

Examples

1

यह एक आश्चर्यजनक बात है।

everyday

This is a surprising thing.

2

चुनाव के परिणाम अत्यंत आश्चर्यजनक थे।

formal

The election results were extremely surprising.

3

क्या आश्चर्यजनक खबर है!

informal

What surprising news!

4

वैज्ञानिकों को आश्चर्यजनक प्रमाण मिले हैं।

academic

Scientists have found surprising evidence.

5

तिमाही के दौरान कंपनी का लाभ आश्चर्यजनक रहा।

business

The company's profit during the quarter was astonishing.

Word Family

Noun
आश्चर्य
Verb
आश्चर्यचकित करना
Adverb
आश्चर्यजनक रूप से
Adjective
आश्चर्यजनक
Related
विस्मय

Common Collocations

आश्चर्यजनक तथ्य surprising fact
आश्चर्यजनक परिणाम surprising result
आश्चर्यजनक परिवर्तन surprising change
आश्चर्यजनक सुधार surprising improvement
आश्चर्यजनक जीत surprising victory

Common Phrases

आश्चर्यजनक विकास

surprising development

बड़े आश्चर्य की बात

a matter of great surprise

आश्चर्यजनक मोड़

surprising turn

Often Confused With

आश्चर्यजनक vs आश्चर्य

आश्चर्य is the noun (surprise), while आश्चर्यजनक is the adjective (surprising).

आश्चर्यजनक vs अजीब

अजीब means strange or weird, whereas आश्चर्यजनक implies a sense of wonder or shock.

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Usage Notes

This word is an adjective and typically precedes the noun it describes. It is more formal than the phrase 'हैरान करने वाला'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the noun 'आश्चर्य' where the adjective 'आश्चर्यजनक' is required to describe a noun.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Aashcharya' means wonder and '-janak' means producing/generating. So, it's something that 'generates wonder'.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'āścarya' (marvel/wonder) and '-janaka' (causing/producing).

Grammar Patterns

It is an invariable adjective, meaning it does not change its ending for gender or number. Usually followed by a noun like बात (matter), खबर (news), or परिणाम (result).

Quick Quiz

जादूगर ने एक ______ खेल दिखाया।

Correct!

The correct answer is: आश्चर्यजनक

More general words

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.

आपदा

A1

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.

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.

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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