बात तो जटिल है
/bɑːt̪ t̪oː d͡ʒəʈɪl hɛː/The situation or issue is complex and difficult to resolve or understand.
उसकी शर्तें बहुत जटिल हैं, बात तो जटिल है।
His conditions are very complex; the matter is complicated.
मामला तो जटिल है, Advocate साहब से पूछना होगा।
The case is complicated; we'll have to ask the lawyer.
Used to describe a situation, problem, or topic that is intricate or hard to navigate.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Conversations
Use this phrase to signal that you need more time or clarification when discussing complex topics. Example: 'बात तो जटिल है, क्या आप और विस्तार से बता सकते हैं?' (The matter is complicated; can you explain in more detail?)
⚡Gold Rule
Emphasis with तो
The particle 'तो' adds emphasis, implying that the complexity is a given fact. Dropping 'तो' makes the phrase neutral: 'बात जटिल है' (The matter is complicated).
📖Word Origin
Composed of two Hindi words: 'बात' (matter/issue) + 'तो' (then/emphatic particle) + 'जटिल' (complicated/complex). 'जटिल' derives from Sanskrit 'जटिला' (jāṭilā, tangled, complex).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in spoken Hindi to express that a situation or discussion is too complex to resolve easily. Often followed by explanations or requests for help.