असफलता का बहाना
/əsəfəlˈt̪aː kaː bəɦaːnaː/A justification or reason given to avoid responsibility for failure.
उसने अपनी असफलता का बहाना बनाया कि समय की कमी थी।
He made an excuse for his failure, citing lack of time.
असफलता का बहाना मत बनाओ, अपनी गलतियों से सीखो।
Don't make excuses for failure; learn from your mistakes.
Commonly used in personal, professional, and academic contexts to shift blame or avoid accountability.
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Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used in discussions about accountability, especially in educational or workplace settings. For example, a student might use it to justify poor grades, or an employee might use it to explain missed deadlines.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overusing
While this phrase is useful for understanding excuses, avoid using it in formal or professional contexts where directness and accountability are valued.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'असफलता' (failure) and 'बहाना' (excuse), both Sanskrit-derived Hindi words. 'असफलता' comes from 'असफल' (asafal, unsuccessful) + '-ता' (suffix denoting state), while 'बहाना' originates from 'बाहु' (bāhu, arm) in the sense of 'to hold up' or 'to delay'.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in a critical or dismissive tone, implying that the person is avoiding accountability. It is more common in spoken Hindi than formal writing.