No. 237 in Hindi
आफत
"आफत" means "calamity" or "trouble."
In a sentence
यह बारिश आफत बन गई है।
This rain has become a calamity.
'आफत' is used to indicate a disaster or trouble caused by heavy rain.
वह आफत का पिटारा है।
He is a box of troubles.
'आफत' is metaphorically used to describe someone who tends to bring problems or complications.
आफत आ जाए तो संयम रखना चाहिए।
When calamity strikes, one should remain calm.
'आफत' here reflects a general situation of trouble or misfortune.
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