बिल्कुल
तुम बिल्कुल सही हो।
You are exactly right.
Used to emphasize that something is completely true or accurate.
उसने बिल्कुल वैसा ही किया।
He did exactly like that.
यह बिल्कुल नया है।
This is completely new.
Often used in affirmative responses to confirm agreement or correctness.
Used to indicate that something is happening or being done to the greatest possible extent.
उसने बिल्कुल ध्यान दिया।
He paid complete attention.
Can imply thoroughness or intensity.
Used in questions to seek confirmation or agreement.
क्या तुम बिल्कुल सुन रहे हो?
Are you listening at all?
Often used in rhetorical questions to express disbelief or surprise.
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Pro Tip
Common Responses
बिल्कुल is frequently used in responses like 'बिल्कुल सही' (exactly right) or 'बिल्कुल नहीं' (not at all) to agree or disagree strongly.
Gold Rule
Emphasis
Use बिल्कुल to emphasize that something is entirely or completely true, e.g., 'यह बिल्कुल सच है' (This is completely true).
Questions
In questions, बिल्कुल can express disbelief or surprise, e.g., 'क्या तुम बिल्कुल सुन रहे हो?' (Are you listening at all?).
Word Origin
Derived from the Persian word 'بلكه' (bilk) meaning 'perhaps' or 'maybe', combined with the Hindi suffix '-कुल' (kul) which emphasizes the word. Over time, it evolved to mean 'exactly' or 'completely' in Hindi.
Usage Notes
बिल्कुल is a versatile adverb used in both affirmative and interrogative sentences. It is commonly used in spoken Hindi to emphasize agreement, correctness, or completeness. In formal writing, slightly more nuanced alternatives like 'पूरी तरह' (pūrī tarah) may be preferred.