Sankat

Sankat (संकट) is a Hindi word that translates to "crisis," "danger," "difficulty," "trouble," or "adversity" in English. It encompasses a state of hardship or a situation that poses a significant threat or challenge. The intensity of a sankat can range from minor inconveniences to life-threatening emergencies. The word carries a sense of urgency and the need for resolution.

The term is widely used in spoken and written Hindi and related languages like Marathi and Nepali. Its usage reflects the cultural understanding of challenges as inevitable parts of life, ranging from personal struggles to societal problems. Resolving a sankat often involves seeking help, employing strategies, and demonstrating resilience. In some contexts, the word may be used to denote a period of intense struggle or testing. The word often implicitly includes the possibility of overcoming the challenge.