डरपोकना

adjective

डरपोकना meaning in English

timid; easily frightened

Detailed Explanation

Describes a person who is excessively fearful, lacking in courage, or easily scared by trivial matters. It implies a habitual state of apprehension or cowardice rather than a momentary feeling of fear.

📝 Cultural Context

The suffix '-na' in 'डरपोकना' is a colloquial or dialectal variant often used in spoken Hindi to emphasize the quality or state of being timid. In standard written Hindi, 'डरपोक' is more common, but 'डरपोकना' is understood in regional contexts, particularly in central and western India.

Example Sentences

वह बहुत डरपोकना है, इसलिए अकेले रात में बाहर नहीं जाता।
He is very timid, so he does not go out alone at night.
डरपोकना स्वभाव उसकी प्रगति में बाधा डाल रहा है।
His timid nature is hindering his progress.