अक्षमता का बहाना

akṣamatā kā bahānā
phraseIntermediate excuse for inability
informal

A reason given to avoid responsibility by claiming lack of ability or capability.

उसने परीक्षा में फेल होने का बहाना बना दिया कि वह बीमार था।

He made an excuse for failing the exam by claiming he was sick.

मैनेजर ने कहा, 'अक्षमता का बहाना मत बनाओ, काम पूरा करो।'

The manager said, 'Don’t make excuses for your inability; finish the work.'

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This phrase is often used in contexts where someone avoids accountability by blaming their lack of skill or resources.

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💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use this phrase when someone is making excuses for their lack of ability or effort. It is often used in a critical or dismissive tone.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

This phrase can sound accusatory. Use it only when the context clearly suggests someone is avoiding responsibility.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'अक्षमता' (akṣamatā, meaning 'inability' or 'incapacity') and 'बहाना' (bahānā, meaning 'excuse' or 'pretext'). Both words are derived from Sanskrit roots: 'अक्षम' (akṣama, meaning 'incapable') and 'वह' (vaha, meaning 'to carry' or 'to present').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in informal and critical contexts to describe someone avoiding responsibility. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person is not taking ownership of their actions.

Word Breakdown

अक्षमता
inability or incapacity
noun
+
का
of (possessive marker)
postposition
+
बहाना
excuse or pretext
noun
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