भ्रमित
bhramit/bʱɾə.mɪt̪/
The English word "confused" is translated into Hindi as भ्रमित (bhramit).
भ्रमित is an adjective used to describe someone who is unable to think clearly or understand something.
Meaning: unable to think clearly or understand (adj)
Which one should you use?
While भ्रमित is the direct adjective, you can also use the phrase उलझन में to describe being in a state of confusion or feeling perplexed.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I am confused", you say भ्रमित हूँ by adding the verb hū̃ (am). To say "He/She/It is confused", you say भ्रमित है by adding the verb hai (is).
How do you pronounce it?
bhramit (two syllables: bʱɾə.mɪt̪)
Did you know?
- The word भ्रमित has its roots in Sanskrit, where it could describe a bee circling a flower or a person wandering aimlessly.
- The phrase उलझन में describes confusion using a word that literally means a 'tangle' or a 'knot'.
- While भ्रमित is the formal term, in casual conversation, people often use the English word 'confused' itself, even when speaking full Hindi sentences.
Examples in context
- मुझे थोड़ी उलझन हो रही हैI am feeling a bit confused.
- कुछ समझ नहीं आ रहाI can't understand anything
- कुछ समझ नहीं आ रहा, इसे कृपया दोबारा समझाइए।I can't understand anything, please explain it again.
- मैं इस विषय में काफी भ्रमित हो रहा हूँ।I am quite confused about this matter.
- वह इस बात से भ्रमित है।vah is baat se bhramit hai.She is confused by this matter.
- गलत जानकारी ने मुझे भ्रमित कर दिया।galat jaankaari ne mujhe bhramit kar diya.The wrong information confused me.
Example conversation
Vikas and Neha are discussing a difficult math problem.
- विकास Vikasक्या तुम्हें यह सवाल समझ आया?kya tumhe yeh sawaal samajh aaya?Did you understand this question?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, मैं बहुत भ्रमित हूँ।nahi, main bahut bhramit hoon.No, I am very confused.
- विकास Vikasक्या मैं तुम्हारी मदद करूँ?kya main tumhari madad karoon?Should I help you?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, कृपया मुझे समझाओ।haan, kripya mujhe samjhao.Yes, please explain it to me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “confused” translations and entries भ्रमित, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries भ्रमित, CC BY-SA 4.0.
