पाखंड
Pakhandnoun, Hindi
Hypocrisy is पाखंड (Pakhand) (pakhand). In everyday speech people also say ढोंग (dhong), meaning a false show, and दोगलापन (doglapan) for double-dealing.
Meaning: pretending to have virtues one lacks (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| पाखंड | Pakhand | noun, Hindi |
| ढोंग | Dhong | noun, colloquial |
| दोगलापन | Doglapan | noun, harsh |
A hypocrite is a पाखंडी (pakhandi). To say "stop pretending" people say ढोंग मत करो (dhong mat karo).
Which one should you use?
पाखंड (pakhand) often refers to false piety or show. ढोंग (dhong) is lighter and can mean any pretending. दोगलापन (doglapan) is a strong insult.
Did you know?
- The Hindi poet Kabir, who lived in the 15th century, is famous for verses that mock religious show and empty ritual.
Examples in context
- यह सब पाखंड है।Yeh sab pakhand hai.This is all hypocrisy.
- ढोंग मत करो, मुझे सच पता है।Dhong mat karo, mujhe sach pata hai.Stop pretending, I know the truth.
- वह पाखंडी आदमी है।Vah pakhandi aadmi hai.He is a hypocritical man.
Example conversation
Rahul and his friend Vikram talk about a neighbour who lectures others about honesty.
- Rahulवह सबको ईमानदारी सिखाता है।Vah sabko imaandaari sikhata hai.He teaches everyone honesty.
- Vikramऔर ख़ुद झूठ बोलता है। यह पाखंड है।Aur khud jhooth bolta hai. Yeh pakhand hai.And he lies himself. That is hypocrisy.
- Rahulसही कह रहे हो।Sahi kah rahe ho.You are right.
