बात तो जटिल है

/bɑːt̪ t̪oː d͡ʒəʈɪl hɛː/
phraseIntermediate the matter is complicated
informal

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.

💡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.

Word Breakdown

बात
matter/issue/topic
root
+
तो
then/emphatic particle
particle
+
जटिल
complicated/complex
adjective
+
है
is
verb
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