Hindi Word · Intermediate
हथकंडा
sleight of hand
Pronunciation: /ɦət̪ʰ.kəɳ.ɖɑː/
Meaning
sleight of hand; trick (generally including deception and cunningness)
Example
मुख्तारों और मुनीमों के दाँव-पेंच समझना उसके लिए नाक से चने चबाना था। उसे किसी ऐसे समझदार और हितैषी मित्र की जरूरत थी, जो स्वार्थियों के हथकंडों से उसकी रक्षा करता रहे।
Understanding the stratagems of attorneys and accountants was a tough task for him. He needed a sensible and well-wishing friend who would protect him from the tactics of selfish
Practice tips
- Practice हथकंडा 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.