Hindi Word · Intermediate
चौंकाना
to surprise, startle, alarm
Pronunciation: /t͡ʃɔ̃ː.kɑː.nɑː/
Meaning
to surprise, startle, alarm
Example
कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी ने दावा किया था कि गुजरात के नतीजे चौंकाने वाले होंगे।
Congress president Rahul Gandhi has claimed that the results of Gujarat [election] will be startling.
Practice tips
- Practice चौंकाना out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.