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In context with the Premchand story Sadgati,we can understand the witty part of the writer as Dukhi and his wife Jhuriya are introduced in the first segment. Both of them are preparing for the Brahman's arrival. Dukhi is a tanner, and tanners are considered untouchables in Hindu society. Their job include handling skins and removing deceased animals. They are members of society's lowest echelon. He is named Dukhi (sorrowful) to fend against evil, which is ironic. In the Dukhi family, there is a flurry of activity.

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DUKHI is a HINDI word, which means SAD or UNHAPPY in ENGLISH.

Other synonyms for the word are crestfallen, broken hearted, glum and gloomy.

It is an abstract noun. Because it cannot be touched, you can only feel the sadness.

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