कमजोर
वह बहुत कमजोर है, चल भी नहीं सकता।
He is very weak; he can't even walk.
Lacking physical strength or energy; feeble.
उसकी सेहत बहुत कमजोर हो गई है।
His health has become very weak.
Often used for health, body, or mental state.
Lacking in power, influence, or effectiveness.
यह कानून बहुत कमजोर है।
This law is very weak.
Used in legal, political, or systemic contexts.
Lacking in strength of character or resolve.
वह अपने फैसले में कमजोर साबित हुआ।
He proved weak in his decision.
Refers to moral or emotional weakness.
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Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'weak' for objects like 'weak tea' (कमजोर चाय). Use 'dilute' or 'watery' instead. 'Weak' is primarily for living beings or abstract concepts.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use 'weak' for physical weakness and 'feeble' for extreme weakness. For systems or laws, 'ineffective' or 'flawed' may be more precise.
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'कम्' (less) + 'जोर' (strength), via Prakrit and Apabhramsha forms. The word evolved in Middle Indo-Aryan languages before entering Hindi.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. In informal speech, it can describe emotional or situational weakness.