स्थिति
sthiti/st̪ʰɪ.t̪iː/
The English word 'situation' is translated into Hindi as स्थिति (sthiti).
स्थिति refers to a combination of circumstances at a given moment or a state of affairs. Beyond a general situation, it is also commonly used to denote a person's social or professional position or status.
Meaning: combination of circumstances at a given moment, state of affairs (noun)
Which one should you use?
While स्थिति refers to a general state or position, the term परिस्थिति is often used to refer specifically to the surrounding circumstances or conditions of a situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of स्थिति is स्थितियाँ.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /st̪ʰɪ.t̪iː/ (sthiti) and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Hindu cosmology, स्थिति represents the middle stage of the universe's cycle, referring to the period of maintenance and existence between creation and destruction.
- If a situation is described as 'critical', a Hindi speaker might use the word नाजुक (najuk), which literally means 'delicate' or 'fragile'.
- The word स्थिति shares its Sanskrit root with the English word 'stability', both stemming from the concept of 'standing' or 'being placed'.
Examples in context
- वह तनावपूर्ण स्थिति में है।He is in a tense situation.This sentence is useful for describing someone being in a tense स्थिति.
- इस परिस्थिति में कठोर कदम उठाने होंगे।The situation calls for drastic measures.This sentence is useful for discussing the necessary measures for a स्थिति.Tatoeba #483867 by minshirui, translation #268506 by CK
- उस स्थिति के बारे में आपका क्या ख्याल है?What are your thoughts on the situation?This sentence is useful for asking someone's opinion regarding a स्थिति.Tatoeba #5690296 by eeyinn, translation #5690298 by eeyinn
- वर्तमान में, वित्तीय स्थिति अत्यंत सुखद है।Currently, the financial situation is extremely favorable.
- कृपया इस स्थिति को गंभीरता से देखें।Please consider this situation seriously.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a sudden problem at the office.
- प्रिया Priyaराहुल, क्या तुम्हें पता है कि अभी क्या स्थिति है?Rahul, kya tumhe pata hai ki abhi kya sthiti hai?Rahul, do you know what the situation is right now?
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, स्थिति थोड़ी बिगड़ गई है।Priya, sthiti thodi bigad gayi hai.Priya, the situation has worsened a bit.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या हम इसे संभाल सकते हैं?Kya hum ise sambhaal sakte hain?Can we handle this?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, हम मिलकर देख लेंगे।Haan, hum milkar dekh lenge.Yes, we will look into it together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry स्थिति, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries स्थिति, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
