उठना
Uṭhnā is an intransitive verb that primarily means to get up from a sitting or lying position to a standing one. It is also the standard term used for waking up or getting out of bed to begin the day.
Examples
3 of 5मैं रोज़ सुबह छह बजे उठता हूँ।
I get up at six o'clock every morning.
सभा के अंत में सभी लोग उठ गए।
At the end of the meeting, everyone stood up.
अरे, अब जल्दी उठो!
Hey, get up quickly now!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'U' in Uṭhnā as a person in a 'U' shape sitting down, then straightening up to a vertical line.
Quick Quiz
वह रोज़ सुबह सात बजे ______ है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: उठता
Examples
मैं रोज़ सुबह छह बजे उठता हूँ।
everydayI get up at six o'clock every morning.
सभा के अंत में सभी लोग उठ गए।
formalAt the end of the meeting, everyone stood up.
अरे, अब जल्दी उठो!
informalHey, get up quickly now!
समाज में नए विचार उठ रहे हैं।
academicNew ideas are arising in society.
बाज़ार में सामान की माँग उठ रही है।
businessThe demand for goods is rising in the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
नींद से उठना
to wake up from sleep
हाथ उठाना
to raise one's hand (to strike or to volunteer)
आवाज़ उठाना
to raise one's voice (against something)
Often Confused With
Uṭhnā is intransitive (to get up yourself), whereas uṭhānā is transitive (to lift something or wake someone else up).
Usage Notes
Uṭhnā is used for self-action. It does not take a direct object; you cannot 'uṭhnā' a book, you can only 'uṭhānā' a book.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'Main bache ko uthta hoon' instead of 'Main bache ko uthata hoon' (I wake the child up). Always use 'uṭhānā' when the action is done to someone else.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'U' in Uṭhnā as a person in a 'U' shape sitting down, then straightening up to a vertical line.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'utthāna', which means the act of standing up or rising.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Indian households, waking up before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta) is considered a virtuous and healthy habit.
Quick Quiz
वह रोज़ सुबह सात बजे ______ है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: उठता
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