في 15 ثانية
- To monitor, supervise, or keep a watchful eye on something.
- Used for security, work projects, or caring for someone.
- Combines the noun 'Nigrani' with the verb 'Karna'.
المعنى
This phrase is used when you need to keep a close eye on something or someone to ensure everything is going smoothly or staying safe. It is the Hindi equivalent of 'keeping watch' or 'monitoring' a situation, whether it is a security guard on duty or a mother watching her toddler.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6At the office
बॉस हमारी परफॉरमेंस की निगरानी कर रहे हैं।
The boss is monitoring our performance.
Home safety
सीसीटीवी कैमरा घर की निगरानी करता है।
The CCTV camera monitors the house.
Cooking in the kitchen
दूध उबल रहा है, ज़रा निगरानी करना!
The milk is boiling, please keep an eye on it!
خلفية ثقافية
In modern Indian cities, 'Nigraani' is often associated with 'CCTV Society'. Many residential colonies have signs saying 'आप सीसीटीवी की निगरानी में हैं' (You are under CCTV surveillance). In large joint families, the 'Badi Bahu' (eldest daughter-in-law) or the 'Dadi' (grandmother) often performs 'Nigraani' over the household stores and kitchen to manage resources. The 'supervisor' culture in India is very strong. 'Nigraani' is a key part of the 'Thekedar' (contractor) system where one person's sole job is to watch others work. With the rise of digital payments and apps, 'Nigraani' is now used for tracking transactions and data privacy in Hindi tech news.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember 'Nigraani' is feminine. 90% of learner mistakes are saying 'ka nigraani'. Fix this, and you sound like a pro.
Don't be a Stalker
Using 'nigraani' for a person you don't have a professional/family responsibility for sounds like you are stalking them. Use 'nazar rakhna' or 'dekhna' instead.
في 15 ثانية
- To monitor, supervise, or keep a watchful eye on something.
- Used for security, work projects, or caring for someone.
- Combines the noun 'Nigrani' with the verb 'Karna'.
What It Means
निगरानी करना (Nigrani Karna) means to monitor or keep watch. It comes from the word निगरानी which implies oversight or surveillance. You use it when you are actively observing a process or a person. Think of it as 'active watching' rather than just seeing. It implies a sense of responsibility or duty.
How To Use It
You pair the noun निगरानी with the verb करना. Usually, you use the preposition की (ki) before it. For example, 'I am monitoring the project' becomes मैं प्रोजेक्ट की निगरानी कर रहा हूँ. It works for people, objects, and digital data. It is a very flexible 'doing' phrase. You can use it in past, present, or future tenses easily.
When To Use It
Use it when things need your attention. Use it at work when tracking a team's progress. Use it at home when the milk is boiling on the stove. It is perfect for security contexts like CCTV cameras. It also fits when you are 'babysitting' a younger sibling. Use it when you want to sound responsible and alert.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for casual 'looking' or 'watching' a movie. You don't निगरानी a Netflix show. Avoid it for staring at someone you find attractive; that is ताकना. It is too formal for just 'seeing' a friend at a cafe. If there is no element of 'checking' or 'guarding', skip this phrase. It sounds too much like a detective is involved if used wrongly.
Cultural Background
The word निगरानी has Persian roots, common in administrative Hindi-Urdu. In Indian culture, the 'Elder Brother' or 'Bade Bhaiya' often performs निगरानी over the family. It reflects a society where collective looking-out for one another is valued. It is also the standard term used in Indian news for government oversight. It carries a weight of authority and protection.
Common Variations
You might hear देखरेख करना (dekh-rekh karna) for softer, caring monitoring. In very formal legal settings, पर्यवेक्षण (paryavekshan) is used for 'supervision'. If you are just 'keeping an eye out' informally, you might say नज़र रखना (nazar rakhna). निगरानी sits right in the middle—professional yet common enough for daily life.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and safe for both professional and daily use. Just remember that it implies 'active' watching with a purpose, not passive viewing.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember 'Nigraani' is feminine. 90% of learner mistakes are saying 'ka nigraani'. Fix this, and you sound like a pro.
Don't be a Stalker
Using 'nigraani' for a person you don't have a professional/family responsibility for sounds like you are stalking them. Use 'nazar rakhna' or 'dekhna' instead.
Officialdom
If you are writing a formal letter or an application regarding security, 'निगरानी' is the most respected word to use.
أمثلة
6बॉस हमारी परफॉरमेंस की निगरानी कर रहे हैं।
The boss is monitoring our performance.
Standard professional use for oversight.
सीसीटीवी कैमरा घर की निगरानी करता है।
The CCTV camera monitors the house.
Common usage for security devices.
दूध उबल रहा है, ज़रा निगरानी करना!
The milk is boiling, please keep an eye on it!
Using the phrase for a simple household task.
क्या तुम मेरे कुत्ते की निगरानी कर सकते हो?
Can you keep an eye on my dog?
Informal request for pet-sitting.
पड़ोसी वाली आंटी हमेशा सबकी निगरानी करती रहती हैं।
The neighbor auntie is always monitoring everyone.
Poking fun at a nosy neighbor.
मरीज़ को डॉक्टर की निगरानी में रखा गया है।
The patient has been kept under the doctor's monitoring.
Serious medical context.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition and phrase.
सुरक्षा गार्ड इमारत ______ ______ कर रहा है।
Nigraani is feminine, so it requires 'ki'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a professional medical report?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Nigraani karna' is the formal, professional term for medical monitoring.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A software engineer checking for server errors.
Technical monitoring of systems uses 'nigraani'.
Complete the dialogue.
पुलिस अधिकारी: क्या आपने संदिग्ध को देखा? सिपाही: हाँ सर, हम कल रात से उसकी ______ ______ ______।
Police surveillance is best described as 'nigraani karna'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where to use 'Nigraani karna'
Security
- • CCTV
- • Police
- • Border
Care
- • Patients
- • Children
- • Elderly
Work
- • Projects
- • Staff
- • Quality
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينसुरक्षा गार्ड इमारत ______ ______ कर रहा है।
Nigraani is feminine, so it requires 'ki'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Nigraani karna' is the formal, professional term for medical monitoring.
Context: A software engineer checking for server errors.
Technical monitoring of systems uses 'nigraani'.
पुलिस अधिकारी: क्या आपने संदिग्ध को देखा? सिपाही: हाँ सर, हम कल रात से उसकी ______ ______ ______।
Police surveillance is best described as 'nigraani karna'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is very common in wildlife conservation or farming. 'Scientists are monitoring the tigers' would use 'nigraani'.
Yes, 'मैं अपनी सेहत की निगरानी कर रहा हूँ' (I am monitoring my health) is perfectly correct.
'Nigraani' is continuous watching. 'Nirikshan' is a specific, one-time inspection.
Absolutely. Saying 'I monitored the project' as 'मैंने प्रोजेक्ट की निगरानी की' sounds very professional.
Usually, it is used as an uncountable abstract noun. You don't say 'nigraaniyan' often.
Yes, mostly in thriller or action movies involving police or spies.
Yes, 'सोशल मीडिया की निगरानी' is a common term for social media monitoring or censorship.
It is slightly formal, but not so heavy that you can't use it in daily life. It's like 'monitor' vs 'watch'.
There isn't a single word, but 'अनदेखा करना' (to ignore) or 'लापरवाही' (negligence) are conceptual opposites.
You say 'निगरानी में' (nigraani mein). For example: 'वह पुलिस की निगरानी में है' (He is under police surveillance).
عبارات ذات صلة
देख-रेख करना
similarTo look after / maintain
नज़र रखना
synonymTo keep an eye on
चौकसी करना
specialized formTo be vigilant / guard
निरीक्षण करना
specialized formTo inspect
