Hindi Expression · Intermediate
जान पड़ना
to seem, to appear
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒɑːn pəɽ.nɑː/
Meaning
to seem, to appear
Example
यह लगातार ध्वनि सुनने के लोग इतने अभ्यस्त हो गए थे कि जब किसी कारण से बंद हो जाती, तो जान पड़ता था, कोई चीज़ गायब हो गयी।
People were so accustomed to this unceasing sound that when it ceased for whatever reason, then it seemed to them, [as if] something went missing.
Practice tips
- Practice जान पड़ना 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.