कुटनीतिज्ञ (kutniitigy)
noun
A formal, single-sense word meaning 'diplomat' -- someone skilled in the tactful handling of relations, whether in official statecraft or, by extension, in everyday dealings with people.
Sense
1
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diplomat, a person skilled in tactful negotiation
noun, masculine
Synonyms: राजनयिक (raajanyik, formal, used specifically for official diplomatic posts)
Frequency: medium
Cultural Note: You will hear this word most in news broadcasts and political discussion, talking about ambassadors and foreign-ministry officials, but Delhi households also use it affectionately or sarcastically -- 'बड़े कुटनीतिज्ञ बने हो' (bade kutniitigy bane ho, 'aren't you being quite the diplomat') when someone dodges a tricky family question with practiced tact.
Common Mistakes: 1) Learners often use this word only for professional diplomats, but native speakers also apply it loosely to anyone who handles delicate situations or people tactfully, e.g. a smooth-talking relative or coworker -- similar to calling someone 'a real diplomat' in English. 2) It is spelled with ट, not ट्ट or त, and the nasalized ज्ञ (gy) ending is often mispronounced by learners as 'gya' when it is closer to 'gy-a' with a soft nasal.
Sample Sentences:
वह एक अनुभवी कुटनीतिज्ञ है।
He is an experienced diplomat.
(vah ek anubhvii kutniitigy hai।)
भारत के कुटनीतिज्ञों ने संयुक्त राष्ट्र में देश का पक्ष रखा।
India's diplomats presented the country's position at the United Nations.
(bhaarat ke kutniitigyon ne sanyukt raashtr men desh kaa paksh rakhaa।)
अरे, बड़े कुटनीतिज्ञ बने हो, सवाल का सीधा जवाब क्यों नहीं देते?
Oh, aren't you being quite the diplomat, why don't you just answer the question directly?
(are, bade kutniitigy bane ho, savaal kaa siidhaa javaab kyon nahiin dete?)
एक अच्छे कुटनीतिज्ञ को हर पक्ष की बात धैर्य से सुननी चाहिए।
A good diplomat should listen patiently to every side's point of view.
(ek achchhe kutniitigy ko har paksh kii baat dhairy se sunnii chaahie।)
अगर वह सचमुच इतना बड़ा कुटनीतिज्ञ होता, तो यह विवाद कभी बढ़ता ही नहीं।
If he were really such a great diplomat, this dispute would never have escalated at all.
(agar vah sachmuch itnaa badaa kutniitigy hotaa, to yah vivaad kabhii badhtaa hii nahiin।)
नए विदेश सचिव एक कुशल कुटनीतिज्ञ माने जाते हैं।
The new foreign secretary is regarded as a skilled diplomat.
(nae videsh sachiv ek kushal kutniitigy maane jaate hain।)
कुटनीतिज्ञ बनो, इस बातचीत में गुस्सा दिखाने से कुछ हासिल नहीं होगा।
Be diplomatic, showing anger in this conversation won't achieve anything.
(kutniitigy bano, is baatchiit men gussaa dikhaane se kuchh haasil nahiin hogaa।)
प्राचीन काल में भी राजाओं के दरबार में कुटनीतिज्ञ महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते थे।
Even in ancient times, diplomats played an important role in the courts of kings.
(praachiin kaal men bhii raajaaon ke darbaar men kutniitigy mahatvpoorn bhoomikaa nibhaate the।)
शायद वह इस मुद्दे को सुलझाने के लिए कोई कुटनीतिज्ञ नियुक्त करें।
Perhaps they will appoint some diplomat to resolve this issue.
(shaayad vah is mudde ko suljhaane ke lie koii kutniitigy niyukt karen।)
समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर होने से पहले कुटनीतिज्ञों के बीच कई दौर की बातचीत हो चुकी थी।
Before the agreement was signed, several rounds of talks had already taken place between the diplomats.
(samjhaute par hastaakshar hone se pahle kutniitigyon ke biich kaii daur kii baatchiit ho chukii thii।)
Morphology
Noun
(sg.m.direct):
कुटनीतिज्ञ
(kutniitigy)
(sg.m.oblique):
कुटनीतिज्ञ
(kutniitigy)
(pl.m.direct):
कुटनीतिज्ञ
(kutniitigy)
(pl.m.oblique):
कुटनीतिज्ञों
(kutniitigyon)