Hindi Word · Intermediate
शिद्दत
severity, sternness, rigour
Pronunciation: /ʃɪd̪.d̪ət̪/
Meaning
severity, sternness, rigour; intensity, harshness
Example
देखा तो एक दर में है बैठी वो ख़स्ताहाल सकता-सा हो गया है ये है शिद्दत-ए-मलाल
Sighted her to be sitting on a threshold so miserably He was dazed— this is the intensity of remorse
Practice tips
- Practice शिद्दत 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.