असफल हो गया

/əsəfəl ɦo gəɡaː/
failed

वह परीक्षा में असफल हो गया।

He failed in the exam.


informal

To experience failure in achieving a goal or completing a task.

उसकी योजना असफल हो गई।

His plan failed.

मुझे लगता है कि यह प्रयास असफल हो जाएगा।

I think this attempt will fail.

Commonly used in everyday speech to indicate unsuccessful outcomes.

Pro Tip

Common Mistakes

Avoid using 'असफल हो गया' for inanimate objects or abstract concepts. It is typically used for actions or efforts by people or entities.

Gold Rule

Usage Context

Use 'असफल हो गया' when referring to the completion of a process or action that did not achieve the desired result.

Word Origin

असफल (asafal) is derived from the Sanskrit root 'sphal' (to succeed) with the negative prefix 'a-', meaning 'not successful'. हो गया (ho gayā) is the perfective form of the verb 'होना' (to become) combined with 'गया' (gone), indicating completion of the action.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the outcome of an action. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and personal settings.

Word Breakdown

असफल
failed/not successful
adjective
+
हो गया
became/completed
verb phrase
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