उदासी
Udasi refers to a state of sadness, melancholy, or gloominess. It describes the feeling of being unhappy or the atmospheric quality of sorrow in a person or place.
Examples
3 of 5आज उसके चेहरे पर उदासी है।
There is sadness on his face today.
आर्थिक मंदी के कारण बाज़ार में उदासी छाई हुई है।
Due to the economic recession, there is a gloom over the market.
पार्टी में इतनी उदासी क्यों है? थोड़ा नाचो!
Why is there so much gloom at the party? Dance a little!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Udāsi' as a 'Deep Sea' (si) of sadness that you can sink into.
Quick Quiz
घर में सब शांत थे और चारों तरफ ____ छाई थी।
Correct!
The correct answer is: उदासी
Examples
आज उसके चेहरे पर उदासी है।
everydayThere is sadness on his face today.
आर्थिक मंदी के कारण बाज़ार में उदासी छाई हुई है।
formalDue to the economic recession, there is a gloom over the market.
पार्टी में इतनी उदासी क्यों है? थोड़ा नाचो!
informalWhy is there so much gloom at the party? Dance a little!
इस कविता में कवि की गहरी उदासी स्पष्ट रूप से झलकती है।
academicIn this poem, the poet's deep melancholy is clearly reflected.
कंपनी के घाटे की खबर सुनकर ऑफिस में उदासी फैल गई।
businessSadness spread through the office after hearing the news of the company's loss.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
उदासी छा जाना
for sadness to spread/prevail
मन में उदासी
sadness in the heart/mind
उदासी का आलम
a state/atmosphere of sadness
Often Confused With
Udās is an adjective meaning 'sad' (the person), while Udāsi is the noun meaning 'sadness' (the feeling).
Gussā means anger or rage, which is an active emotion, whereas Udāsi is a passive state of sorrow.
Usage Notes
Udāsi is a feminine noun. It is often used with the verbs 'छाना' (to spread/cover) or 'दिखना' (to be visible).
Common Mistakes
Beginners often say 'Main udāsi hoon' (I am sadness) when they mean 'Main udās hoon' (I am sad). Remember to use the noun form only when talking about the emotion itself as a concept.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Udāsi' as a 'Deep Sea' (si) of sadness that you can sink into.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'udāsīna', which originally meant indifferent or detached, later evolving into the sense of melancholy in Hindi.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Hindi poetry and Ghazals, 'udāsi' is a frequently used theme to express the pain of separation from a lover.
Quick Quiz
घर में सब शांत थे और चारों तरफ ____ छाई थी।
Correct!
The correct answer is: उदासी
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