बेगुनाह
वह बेगुनाह है, उसने कुछ गलत नहीं किया।
He is innocent; he did nothing wrong.
Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from blame.
अदालत ने उसे बेगुनाह पाया।
The court found him innocent.
उस पर लगे आरोप झूठे हैं; वह बेगुनाह है।
The accusations against him are false; he is innocent.
Often used in legal or moral contexts to describe someone who has done no wrong.
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid confusing 'बेगुनाह' (innocent) with 'बेकसूर' (also innocent but implies more moral purity). 'बेगुनाह' is often used in legal contexts, while 'बेकसूर' is more general.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 'बेगुनाह' when referring to legal innocence or lack of wrongdoing. For moral purity, 'बेकसूर' may be more appropriate.
Word Origin
Derived from Persian 'بے گناہ' (begunāh), where 'بے' (be) means 'without' and 'گناہ' (gunāh) means 'sin' or 'crime'. The term entered Hindi via Persian influence in medieval India.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal (legal) and informal contexts. In legal settings, it often refers to someone acquitted of charges. In everyday speech, it can describe someone who is blameless in a situation.