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Chinta in English: Anxiety (चिंता)

Anxiety

Hindi (Devanagari)

चिंता

Hindi (English letters)

chinta

Say it: ang-ZIGH-uh-teenoun

चिंता (chinta) can be expressed as “Anxiety” in English. For example: “I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.”

“chinta” kehna ho, to English mein “Anxiety” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Before a flight

I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.

उड़ान से पहले मुझे चिंता हो रही है।

udaan se pehle mujhe chinta ho rahi hai.

How to pronounce “Anxiety”

Say it in English

ang-ZIGH-uh-tee

This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.

Anxiety: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Anxiety

चिंता

chinta

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.

उड़ान से पहले मुझे चिंता हो रही है।

udaan se pehle mujhe chinta ho rahi hai.

Before a flight

Before a flight
Drop the anxiety — it'll all be fine.

चिंता छोड़िए, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।

chinta chhodiye, sab theek ho jaayega.

Calming a friend

Calming a friend

“Anxiety” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.

How to use “Anxiety” in English sentences

  1. 1. Before a flight

    I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.

    उड़ान से पहले मुझे चिंता हो रही है।

    udaan se pehle mujhe chinta ho rahi hai.

  2. 2. Calming a friend

    Drop the anxiety — it'll all be fine.

    चिंता छोड़िए, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।

    chinta chhodiye, sab theek ho jaayega.

  3. 3. Doctor visit

    At night I can't sleep because of anxiety.

    रात को चिंता की वजह से नींद नहीं आती।

    raat ko chinta ki vajah se neend nahi aati.

Common mistakes with “Anxiety”

Instead of

I is feeling anxiety before the flight.

Say this

I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.

I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.

Instead of

Me'm feeling anxiety before the flight.

Say this

I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.

Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.

Waiting for exam results

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    You're feeling anxiety, right?

    Show Hindi meaning

    आपको चिंता लग रही है न?

    aapko chinta lag rahi hai na?

  2. You

    Yes — anxiety until the results come.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, रिजल्ट आने तक चिंता है।

    haan, result aane tak chinta hai.

  3. Partner

    Ease the anxiety — have some tea.

    Show Hindi meaning

    चिंता कम कीजिए, चाय पिएँ।

    chinta kam kijiye, chaai piyen.

  4. You

    Okay — the anxiety eased a bit.

    Show Hindi meaning

    ठीक है, चिंता थोड़ी कम हो गई।

    theek hai, chinta thodi kam ho gayi.

Your turn: use “Anxiety”

Say this in English: चिंता छोड़िए, सब ठीक हो जाएगा। (chinta chhodiye, sab theek ho jaayega.)

Reveal sample answer

Drop the anxiety — it'll all be fine.

चिंता छोड़िए, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।

chinta chhodiye, sab theek ho jaayega.

Compare your word order with “Drop the anxiety — it'll all be fine.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Anxiety” in English

Chinta ko English mein kya kehte hain?

चिंता (chinta) can be expressed as “Anxiety” in English. For example: “I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.”

What does “Anxiety” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Anxiety” means चिंता (chinta). The sentence “I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Anxiety” in a sentence?

Drop the anxiety — it'll all be fine. Hindi meaning: चिंता छोड़िए, सब ठीक हो जाएगा। (chinta chhodiye, sab theek ho jaayega.). “Anxiety” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I'm feeling anxiety before the flight.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Anxiety”?

A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.

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