गुणा करना في 30 ثانية
- To multiply (mathematically) or to increase significantly.
- Used in math, finance, and for describing growth or escalation.
- Verb: गुणा करना (guna karna).
- Literal: Math operations. Figurative: Problems multiplying.
- Literal Meaning
- The core meaning of 'गुणा करना' (guna karna) is to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication. This involves increasing a number by a certain factor. For example, if you have 5 apples and you want to multiply that by 3, you would have 15 apples. This is the most fundamental and common usage of the phrase.
- Figurative Meaning
- Beyond mathematics, 'गुणा करना' can also be used metaphorically to describe a significant increase or amplification of something, not necessarily in a numerical sense. It implies making something much larger, more intense, or more prevalent. For instance, if a problem is causing trouble, and then more problems arise, one might say the problems have 'multiplied'.
- Contexts of Use
- You will commonly encounter 'गुणा करना' in educational settings, particularly in math classes, where students are taught arithmetic and algebra. It's also used in everyday conversations when discussing quantities, budgets, or planning. In more abstract discussions, it can appear when talking about the growth of populations, the spread of ideas, or the escalation of situations. The phrase is versatile and can be applied to both concrete and abstract concepts, depending on the context.
गणित में, दो संख्याओं को गुणा करना एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रक्रिया है। (In mathematics, to multiply two numbers is an important process.)
जब से उन्होंने नया सॉफ्टवेयर खरीदा है, उनके काम की गति गुणा हो गई है। (Since they bought the new software, the speed of their work has multiplied.)
इस समस्या को गुणा मत करो, इसे हल करने का प्रयास करो। (Do not multiply this problem, try to solve it.)
- Basic Structure
- The most straightforward way to use 'गुणा करना' is in a subject-object-verb structure, similar to English. The subject performs the action of multiplying an object. For instance, 'मैं 5 को 2 से गुणा करता हूँ।' (Main 5 ko 2 se guna karta hoon.) translates to 'I multiply 5 by 2.' Here, 'मैं' is the subject, '5' is the first number, '2' is the second number (indicated by 'से' - 'by' or 'with'), and 'गुणा करता हूँ' is the verb phrase.
- Mathematical Context
- In math, you'll often see sentences like '3 को 4 से गुणा करने पर 12 आता है।' (3 ko 4 se guna karne par 12 aata hai.) meaning 'Multiplying 3 by 4 gives 12.' The gerund form 'करने पर' (karne par) which means 'upon doing' or 'when doing' is common here. You might also hear 'क्या आप 15 को 7 से गुणा कर सकते हैं?' (Kya aap 15 ko 7 se guna kar sakte hain?) meaning 'Can you multiply 15 by 7?'
- Figurative and Abstract Usage
- When used figuratively, the structure might vary. For example, to say 'The problems have multiplied', you might say 'समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं।' (Samasyaen guna ho gayi hain.) Here, 'गुणा' acts more like an adjective or adverb describing the state of increase, and 'हो गई हैं' (ho gayi hain) means 'have become'. Another example: 'उसकी मेहनत ने उसके परिणाम को गुणा कर दिया।' (Uski mehnat ne uske parinaam ko guna kar diya.) meaning 'His hard work multiplied his results.' The direct object 'परिणाम' (parinaam - results) is affected by the action.
- Commands and Questions
- As a command, it would be 'इसे दो से गुणा करो।' (Ise do se guna karo.) meaning 'Multiply this by two.' In questions, you might ask 'आप इन संख्याओं को कैसे गुणा करेंगे?' (Aap in sankhyaon ko kaise guna karenge?) meaning 'How will you multiply these numbers?'
हमें कक्षा में संख्याओं को गुणा करना सिखाया गया। (We were taught to multiply numbers in class.)
अगर हम इस दर से बढ़ते रहे, तो हमारी आय गुणा हो जाएगी। (If we keep growing at this rate, our income will multiply.)
कृपया इस रिपोर्ट को पांच से गुणा करें। (Please multiply this report by five.)
- Classrooms and Academia
- The most frequent place you'll hear 'गुणा करना' is in educational environments. Teachers explain multiplication tables, algebraic equations, and mathematical concepts using this phrase. Students practice problems involving multiplication, and textbooks are filled with examples and exercises using 'गुणा करना'. This is where the foundational understanding of the term is built.
- Everyday Financial Discussions
- When people discuss finances, budgeting, or planning for expenses, multiplication often comes into play. For example, if someone is planning a trip and estimates the cost per day, they might say, 'अगर हम 5 दिन के लिए जाते हैं, तो हमें प्रति दिन ₹2000 को 5 से गुणा करना होगा।' (Agar hum 5 din ke liye jaate hain, to hamein prati din ₹2000 ko 5 se guna karna hoga.) meaning 'If we go for 5 days, we will have to multiply ₹2000 per day by 5.' This also applies to calculating costs for multiple items or services.
- Discussions on Growth and Increase
- In news reports, business meetings, or general conversations about trends, you'll hear 'गुणा करना' used metaphorically. For instance, 'शहर की आबादी पिछले दशक में गुणा हो गई है।' (Shahar ki aabadi pichhle dashak mein guna ho gayi hai.) meaning 'The city's population has multiplied in the last decade.' This signifies a substantial increase, not necessarily a precise mathematical multiplication, but an amplification.
- Technology and Science
- In scientific contexts, especially in fields like physics, biology, or computer science, multiplication is a fundamental operation. Discussions about scaling, amplification of signals, or exponential growth in populations or data might use 'गुणा करना'. For example, 'यह तकनीक सिग्नल की शक्ति को गुणा कर सकती है।' (Yah takneek signal ki shakti ko guna kar sakti hai.) meaning 'This technology can multiply the signal's power.'
शिक्षक ने छात्रों से कहा, 'सभी संख्याओं को 2 से गुणा करो।' (The teacher told the students, 'Multiply all numbers by 2.')
इस साल बिक्री पिछले साल की तुलना में गुणा हो गई है। (This year, sales have multiplied compared to last year.)
हमें अपने निवेश को गुणा करने के तरीके खोजने होंगे। (We will have to find ways to multiply our investment.)
- Confusing With Addition or Other Operations
- Beginners might confuse the concept of multiplication with addition. For example, they might think that '5 को 2 से गुणा करना' (multiplying 5 by 2) means '5 + 2'. It's crucial to remember that multiplication is repeated addition (5 + 5), not just adding the two numbers once. This is a common pitfall when first learning arithmetic.
- Incorrect Use of Prepositions
- The preposition 'से' (se) is essential for indicating the multiplier. A mistake might be omitting it or using another preposition. For instance, saying '5 को 2 करना' (5 ko 2 karna) is ambiguous and doesn't clearly convey 'multiply 5 by 2'. The correct phrasing requires 'से', as in '5 को 2 से गुणा करना'. Similarly, beginners might incorrectly use 'और' (aur - and) instead of 'से'.
- Ignoring Grammatical Gender and Number
- The verb 'करना' (karna) conjugates based on the subject's gender and number. Forgetting this can lead to errors. For example, a female speaker should say 'गुणा करती हूँ' (guna karti hoon) instead of 'गुणा करता हूँ' (guna karta hoon). While less critical in very basic math contexts, it's important for fluency in general conversation.
- Misinterpreting Figurative Usage
- When 'गुणा करना' is used metaphorically to mean 'to increase significantly', learners might try to assign a precise numerical multiplier. For example, if someone says 'समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं' (problems have multiplied), it doesn't necessarily mean they have doubled or tripled. It implies a substantial and perhaps overwhelming increase. Taking it too literally can lead to misunderstandings.
गलत: मैं 5 और 2 को गुणा करता हूँ। (Incorrect: I multiply 5 and 2.)
सही: मैं 5 को 2 से गुणा करता हूँ। (Correct: I multiply 5 by 2.)
गलत: यह समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं। (Incorrect: This problems multiplied.)
सही: समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं। (Correct: The problems have multiplied.)
गलत: 5 को 2 से जोड़ना। (Incorrect: Adding 5 by 2.)
सही: 5 को 2 से गुणा करना। (Correct: Multiplying 5 by 2.)
- बढ़ाना (Badhana)
- 'बढ़ाना' means 'to increase' or 'to raise'. While 'गुणा करना' implies multiplication by a factor, 'बढ़ाना' is a more general term for making something larger. For example, 'कीमत बढ़ाना' (keemat badhana) means 'to increase the price'. If you multiply a price by 2, you are also increasing it, but 'गुणा करना' specifies the method of increase. 'बढ़ाना' doesn't necessarily imply a specific mathematical operation.
- अधिक करना (Adhik karna)
- 'अधिक करना' literally means 'to do more' or 'to make more'. It's similar to 'बढ़ाना' in its generality. It can refer to increasing quantity, intensity, or amount. 'गुणा करना' is more precise; it refers to increasing by a specific factor. For instance, 'उत्पादन अधिक करना' (utpadan adhik karna) means 'to increase production', whereas 'उत्पादन को दोगुना करना' (utpadan ko doguna karna) means 'to double the production' (a form of गुणा करना).
- फैलना (Phailna)
- 'फैलना' means 'to spread' or 'to expand'. This word is often used when talking about the growth of something that disseminates, like news, diseases, or influence. While exponential growth (a form of multiplication) can lead to spreading, 'फैलना' focuses on the outward movement and dissemination rather than the mathematical operation itself. For example, 'बीमारी फैल गई' (bimari phail gayi) means 'the disease spread'. If the number of infected people multiplied rapidly, it would lead to spreading.
- दोगुना करना (Doguna karna) / तिगुना करना (Tiguna karna)
- These are specific forms of 'गुणा करना' where the multiplier is explicitly stated. 'दोगुना करना' means 'to double' (multiply by 2), and 'तिगुना करना' means 'to triple' (multiply by 3). They are direct applications of the concept of multiplication, specifying a factor of 2 or 3 respectively. 'गुणा करना' is the general term that encompasses these specific actions.
गुणा करना vs. बढ़ाना: 5 को 2 से गुणा करना 10 होता है। लेकिन सिर्फ़ बढ़ाना का मतलब 5 से 7 भी हो सकता है। (Multiplying 5 by 2 is 10. But just increasing could mean from 5 to 7 as well.)
दोगुना करना एक विशेष प्रकार का गुणा करना है। (To double is a specific type of multiplication.)
जब वायरस फैलता है, तो संक्रमित लोगों की संख्या गुणा हो सकती है। (When a virus spreads, the number of infected people can multiply.)
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The Sanskrit word 'guna' also means 'virtue' or 'merit'. So, in a way, multiplying positive qualities can lead to greater virtue. Conversely, multiplying negative qualities leads to more vice. The concept of 'guna' is very rich in Indian philosophy.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing 'ण' as a regular 'न' (n).
- Not rolling the 'र' (r) sound sufficiently.
- Incorrect stress placement.
مستوى الصعوبة
The literal meaning of 'गुणा करना' is straightforward for learners familiar with basic arithmetic. However, understanding its figurative use requires contextual comprehension and an awareness of idiomatic expressions. The complexity increases with advanced mathematical or abstract contexts.
Constructing sentences with 'गुणा करना' is relatively simple in mathematical contexts. Figurative usage requires more nuance and grammatical accuracy, especially with verb conjugations and sentence structure.
Pronunciation of 'गुणा' can be a slight challenge due to the retroflex 'ण'. However, the verb is commonly used, and learners can quickly pick up its usage in everyday and mathematical contexts.
Recognizing 'गुणा करना' in speech is generally easy, especially in educational or financial discussions. Distinguishing its literal from figurative meaning relies on the surrounding context.
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Verb Conjugation: 'करना' (karna) conjugates based on gender, number, and tense.
मैं गुणा करता हूँ (male singular), मैं गुणा करती हूँ (female singular), वे गुणा करते हैं (plural).
Use of 'को' (ko) and 'से' (se) with numbers.
'5 को 2 से गुणा करना' (Multiply 5 by 2). 'को' marks the first number, 'से' marks the multiplier.
Figurative usage with 'हो जाना' (ho jaana).
समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं। (Problems have multiplied.)
Conditional sentences with 'अगर... तो' (agar... to) involving multiplication.
अगर तुम 4 को 3 से गुणा करोगे, तो 12 आएगा। (If you multiply 4 by 3, you will get 12.)
Passive voice construction (less common for direct multiplication, but possible for teaching).
बच्चों को गुणा करना सिखाया जा रहा है। (Children are being taught to multiply.)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
दो और दो को गुणा करो।
Multiply two and two.
क्या आप 3 को 3 से गुणा कर सकते हैं?
Can you multiply 3 by 3?
4 गुणा 5 बराबर 20।
4 multiplied by 5 equals 20.
मुझे पहाड़े याद करने हैं।
I have to memorize multiplication tables.
5 को 10 से गुणा करो।
Multiply 5 by 10.
यह एक सरल गुणा है।
This is a simple multiplication.
कितने होते हैं 6 गुणा 7?
What is 6 multiplied by 7?
हाँ, मैं गुणा कर सकता हूँ।
Yes, I can multiply.
हमें स्कूल में संख्याओं को गुणा करना सिखाया गया।
We were taught to multiply numbers in school.
Uses the infinitive form 'गुणा करना' (guna karna).
अगर आप 10 को 5 से गुणा करते हैं, तो आपको 50 मिलेगा।
If you multiply 10 by 5, you will get 50.
Uses the present tense conjugation 'करते हैं' (karte hain) and future tense 'मिलेगा' (milega).
इस समस्या को हल करने के लिए, हमें 8 को 9 से गुणा करना होगा।
To solve this problem, we will have to multiply 8 by 9.
Uses 'होगा' (hoga) for future obligation.
क्या तुम 12 को 12 से गुणा कर सकते हो?
Can you multiply 12 by 12?
Uses the informal 'तुम' (tum) and 'सकते हो' (sakte ho).
जब हम दो बड़ी संख्याओं को गुणा करते हैं, तो परिणाम भी बड़ा होता है।
When we multiply two large numbers, the result is also large.
Uses 'जब... तब' (jab... tab) structure for conditional statements.
उसने अपनी आय को दोगुना करने की योजना बनाई।
He planned to double his income.
'दोगुना करना' (doguna karna) is a specific form of 'गुणा करना'.
यह एक बहुत ही आसान गुणा है।
This is a very easy multiplication.
Uses the adjective 'आसान' (aasan).
क्या आप मुझे बता सकते हैं कि 7 को 8 से कैसे गुणा करते हैं?
Can you tell me how to multiply 7 by 8?
Uses 'कैसे' (kaise - how) and 'करते हैं' (karte hain).
आधुनिक कंप्यूटर किसी भी गणना को पलक झपकते ही गुणा कर सकते हैं।
Modern computers can multiply any calculation in the blink of an eye.
Uses figurative language 'पलक झपकते ही' (palak jhapakte hi - in the blink of an eye).
अगर हम इस निवेश को सही ढंग से गुणा कर सकें, तो हम अमीर बन जाएंगे।
If we can multiply this investment properly, we will become rich.
Uses conditional 'अगर... तो' (agar... to) and 'सकें' (sakein - can).
जनसंख्या वृद्धि की दर को गुणा करने वाले कारकों का अध्ययन किया जा रहा है।
The factors that multiply the rate of population growth are being studied.
Uses 'करने वाले' (karne wale - those who do/that do) as an adjective.
इस तकनीक का उद्देश्य डेटा प्रोसेसिंग की गति को कई गुना बढ़ाना है।
The aim of this technology is to multiply the speed of data processing many times over.
Uses 'कई गुना बढ़ाना' (kai guna badhana - to multiply many times).
जब समस्याएँ एक साथ गुणा होती हैं, तो उन्हें संभालना बहुत मुश्किल हो जाता है।
When problems multiply all at once, it becomes very difficult to handle them.
Uses the figurative sense of 'गुणा होना' (guna hona - to multiply/increase).
हमें यह सुनिश्चित करना होगा कि हम अपने प्रयासों को प्रभावी ढंग से गुणा करें।
We must ensure that we multiply our efforts effectively.
Figurative use for amplifying efforts.
बाजार में नए उत्पादों के आने से प्रतिस्पर्धा गुणा हो गई है।
Competition has multiplied with the arrival of new products in the market.
Figurative use for increased competition.
क्या आप इस समीकरण को दो से गुणा करके सरल कर सकते हैं?
Can you simplify this equation by multiplying it by two?
Combines multiplication with simplification.
अर्थव्यवस्था के विकास को गुणा करने वाले अंतर्निहित कारक जटिल और बहुआयामी हैं।
The underlying factors that multiply economic growth are complex and multidimensional.
Sophisticated vocabulary and sentence structure.
तकनीकी नवाचारों ने सूचना के प्रसार को अभूतपूर्व रूप से गुणा कर दिया है।
Technological innovations have multiplied the dissemination of information unprecedentedly.
Uses advanced vocabulary like 'नवाचारों' (navacharon - innovations) and 'अभूतपूर्व रूप से' (abhutpurva roop se - unprecedentedly).
यह समझना महत्वपूर्ण है कि कैसे छोटे बदलाव समय के साथ गुणा होकर बड़े परिणाम दे सकते हैं।
It is important to understand how small changes can multiply over time to yield significant results.
Focuses on the concept of compounding and long-term effects.
सरकार ने गरीबी को गुणा करने वाली सामाजिक असमानताओं को दूर करने के लिए नई नीतियां पेश की हैं।
The government has introduced new policies to address social inequalities that multiply poverty.
Uses 'दूर करने के लिए' (door karne ke liye - to address/remove) and abstract concepts.
प्रभावी विपणन रणनीतियों के माध्यम से, हम अपने ग्राहक आधार को गुणा करने की उम्मीद करते हैं।
Through effective marketing strategies, we expect to multiply our customer base.
Business and marketing context.
जब तक हम अपने संसाधनों का बुद्धिमानी से गुणा नहीं करते, तब तक हम अपने लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त नहीं कर पाएंगे।
Unless we wisely multiply our resources, we will not be able to achieve our goals.
Uses 'जब तक... नहीं' (jab tak... nahin - unless) and focuses on strategic multiplication.
वैज्ञानिकों का मानना है कि ब्रह्मांड में जीवन के अवसर गुणा हो सकते हैं यदि परिस्थितियाँ अनुकूल हों।
Scientists believe that the opportunities for life in the universe could multiply if conditions are favorable.
Speculative and scientific context.
इस प्रक्रिया में, ऊर्जा की मात्रा को लगातार गुणा किया जाता है ताकि अधिकतम दक्षता प्राप्त की जा सके।
In this process, the amount of energy is continuously multiplied to achieve maximum efficiency.
Technical and process-oriented language.
समस्याओं के गुणा होने की प्रवृत्ति अक्सर अप्रत्याशित घटनाओं से उत्प्रेरित होती है।
The tendency for problems to multiply is often catalyzed by unforeseen events.
Abstract and analytical, using words like 'प्रवृत्ति' (pravritti - tendency) and 'उत्प्रेरित' (utprerit - catalyzed).
वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था में, छोटे वित्तीय उतार-चढ़ाव भी गुणा होकर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डाल सकते हैं।
In the global economy, even small financial fluctuations can multiply to have a significant impact.
Focuses on the cascading effect of small changes.
डिजिटल युग में, सूचना के स्रोत और उनका प्रसार गुणा हो गया है, जिससे सत्य और असत्य के बीच अंतर करना कठिन हो गया है।
In the digital age, the sources of information and their dissemination have multiplied, making it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
Discusses the impact of technology on information.
मानव ज्ञान के विस्तार को गुणा करने के लिए अंतःविषय अनुसंधान आवश्यक है।
Interdisciplinary research is essential to multiply the expansion of human knowledge.
Academic and conceptual, using 'अंतःविषय' (antahvishay - interdisciplinary).
पर्यावरणीय गिरावट के कारण, प्रजातियों के विलुप्त होने की दर गुणा हो गई है।
Due to environmental degradation, the rate of species extinction has multiplied.
Uses formal language and discusses serious environmental issues.
प्रौद्योगिकी के विकास ने संचार की संभावनाओं को गुणा कर दिया है, जिससे दुनिया छोटी हो गई है।
The development of technology has multiplied the possibilities of communication, making the world smaller.
Discusses the impact of technology on global connectivity.
जब तक हम अपनी व्यक्तिगत क्षमता को गुणा करने के तरीके नहीं खोजते, तब तक हम समाज में वास्तविक परिवर्तन नहीं ला सकते।
Unless we find ways to multiply our individual potential, we cannot bring about real change in society.
Philosophical and motivational tone.
इस जटिल प्रणाली में, प्रत्येक चर के प्रभाव को गुणा करने वाले अंतःक्रियात्मक संबंध हैं।
In this complex system, there are interactive relationships that multiply the effect of each variable.
Highly technical and abstract, suitable for advanced learners.
असंतुलित विकास के कारण, सामाजिक तनावों के गुणा होने की संभावना बढ़ जाती है, जिससे अस्थिरता उत्पन्न होती है।
Due to unbalanced development, the probability of social tensions multiplying increases, leading to instability.
Complex sentence structure, abstract concepts, and formal vocabulary.
आर्थिक मंदी के दौर में, प्रत्येक नकारात्मक कारक अन्य कारकों को गुणा करता है, जिससे संकट गहराता है।
In times of economic recession, each negative factor multiplies other factors, deepening the crisis.
Sophisticated economic terminology and analysis.
डिजिटल सूचना के अतिरेक में, ज्ञान के प्रसार को गुणा करने के बजाय भ्रम के गुणा होने की प्रवृत्ति देखी जाती है।
In the redundancy of digital information, a tendency for confusion to multiply is observed rather than the dissemination of knowledge.
Critically analyzes the impact of digital information overload.
मानव चेतना के विस्तार को गुणा करने के लिए, हमें न केवल जानकारी को संसाधित करना होगा, बल्कि उसे संश्लेषित और एकीकृत भी करना होगा।
To multiply the expansion of human consciousness, we must not only process information but also synthesize and integrate it.
Philosophical and cognitive science context.
जैव विविधता के क्षरण से पारिस्थितिक तंत्र के टूटने की दर गुणा हो जाती है, जिसके दूरगामी परिणाम होते हैं।
The degradation of biodiversity multiplies the rate of ecological collapse, with far-reaching consequences.
Scientific and environmental discourse with advanced vocabulary.
सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान के माध्यम से, हम विभिन्न दृष्टिकोणों को गुणा करने और वैश्विक समझ को बढ़ावा देने की उम्मीद करते हैं।
Through cultural exchange, we hope to multiply diverse perspectives and foster global understanding.
Focuses on the positive impact of cultural exchange.
जब तक हम अपने सामूहिक ज्ञान को गुणा करने के लिए सहयोगात्मक मंचों का लाभ नहीं उठाते, तब तक हम मानवता की सबसे बड़ी चुनौतियों का समाधान नहीं कर पाएंगे।
Unless we leverage collaborative platforms to multiply our collective knowledge, we will not be able to solve humanity's greatest challenges.
Emphasizes collaboration and collective intelligence.
इस उन्नत एल्गोरिथम का उद्देश्य कम्प्यूटेशनल जटिलता को गुणा करके डेटा विश्लेषण में क्रांति लाना है।
This advanced algorithm aims to revolutionize data analysis by multiplying computational complexity.
Technical and cutting-edge, discussing algorithmic advancements.
المرادفات
الأضداد
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— To multiply. This is the base phrase for the action.
हमें 5 को 3 से गुणा करना है। (We have to multiply 5 by 3.)
— To have multiplied; to have increased significantly. Often used in the figurative sense.
जब से उन्होंने नई तकनीक अपनाई है, उनका उत्पादन गुणा हो गया है। (Since they adopted new technology, their production has multiplied.)
— To teach multiplication.
शिक्षक बच्चों को गुणा करना सिखा रहे हैं। (The teacher is teaching children to multiply.)
— To learn multiplication.
मैं स्कूल में गुणा करना सीख रहा हूँ। (I am learning to multiply in school.)
— It is not possible to multiply. Often refers to specific mathematical rules like multiplying by zero.
किसी भी संख्या को अनंत (infinity) से गुणा करना संभव नहीं है। (It is not possible to multiply any number by infinity.)
— To multiply numbers. A very common phrase in mathematical contexts.
कक्षा में संख्याओं को गुणा करना सिखाया जाता है। (Multiplying numbers is taught in class.)
— To multiply by one. This results in the same number.
किसी भी संख्या को एक से गुणा करने पर वही संख्या प्राप्त होती है। (Multiplying any number by one results in the same number.)
— To multiply by zero. This always results in zero.
याद रखें, किसी भी संख्या को शून्य से गुणा करने पर शून्य ही आता है। (Remember, multiplying any number by zero gives zero.)
— Rule of multiplication. Refers to the mathematical properties of multiplication.
हमें गुणा के नियम का पालन करना चाहिए। (We must follow the rule of multiplication.)
— Multiplication problem.
यह एक कठिन गुणा की समस्या है। (This is a difficult multiplication problem.)
يُخلط عادةً مع
'जोड़ना' means 'to add'. Beginners might confuse multiplication with addition, thinking '5 को 2 से गुणा करना' means '5 + 2'. Multiplication is repeated addition (5+5), not just adding the two numbers once.
'बढ़ाना' means 'to increase'. While multiplication increases a quantity, 'बढ़ाना' is a general term. 'गुणा करना' specifies the method of increase by a factor, whereas 'बढ़ाना' can be any form of increase.
'फैलना' means 'to spread'. While rapid multiplication can lead to spreading (e.g., diseases), 'फैलना' focuses on dissemination, not the mathematical operation itself.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— Literally 'exponent multiply'. This refers to the mathematical rule (a^m)^n = a^(m*n), where exponents are multiplied. It's a specific mathematical idiom.
घातांक गुणा के नियम को समझना महत्वपूर्ण है। (It is important to understand the rule of exponent multiplication.)
Technical/Mathematical— To increase tenfold. This is a figurative idiom for a large multiplication, specifically by ten.
उसके व्यापार में लाभ दसों गुना हो गया। (The profit in his business increased tenfold.)
Figurative/Informal— A hundred times better. Used to emphasize a significant improvement.
नई दवा ने रोगी को सौ गुना बेहतर महसूस कराया। (The new medicine made the patient feel a hundred times better.)
Figurative/Informal— To multiply risk. This idiom means to increase the level of risk significantly, often by taking on multiple risky actions.
बिना सोचे समझे निवेश करके, उसने अपना जोखिम गुणा कर लिया। (By investing without thinking, he multiplied his risk.)
Figurative/Informal— To multiply possibilities. This idiom means to create or discover many new opportunities or potential outcomes.
नई तकनीक ने हमारे लिए संभावनाओं को गुणा कर दिया है। (New technology has multiplied possibilities for us.)
Figurative/General— To multiply happiness. This idiom means to share happiness and make it grow.
जब हम दूसरों की मदद करते हैं, तो हम अपनी खुशी को गुणा करते हैं। (When we help others, we multiply our happiness.)
Figurative/Positive— To multiply knowledge. This idiom refers to the sharing and growth of knowledge through collaboration and education.
पुस्तकालय ज्ञान को गुणा करने का एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है। (A library is an important place for multiplying knowledge.)
Figurative/Academic— To multiply strength. This idiom refers to combining forces to become much stronger.
एकजुट होकर, हम अपनी ताकत को गुणा कर सकते हैं। (By uniting, we can multiply our strength.)
Figurative/Motivational— To multiply negativity. This idiom refers to spreading negative feelings or situations.
अफवाहें फैलाकर, वह नकारात्मकता को गुणा कर रहा था। (By spreading rumors, he was multiplying negativity.)
Figurative/Negative— To multiply the impact/effect. This means to make the effect of something much larger.
सोशल मीडिया ने संदेश के प्रभाव को गुणा कर दिया है। (Social media has multiplied the impact of the message.)
Figurative/Generalسهل الخلط
Both 'गुणा करना' and 'बढ़ाना' relate to making something larger.
'गुणा करना' implies multiplication by a specific factor (e.g., doubling, tripling). 'बढ़ाना' is a more general term for increasing something, without specifying the method or factor. For instance, multiplying a price by 2 increases it, but simply increasing the price by $5 is 'बढ़ाना'.
5 को 2 से गुणा करना 10 होता है (This is multiplication). कीमत 5 रुपये बढ़ाई गई (This is an increase).
They are inverse operations within arithmetic.
'गुणा करना' is the process of multiplying, increasing a number by a factor. 'भाग देना' is the process of dividing, reducing a number into equal parts or finding how many times one number fits into another. They are opposite actions.
10 को 2 से गुणा करना 20 होता है। 20 को 2 से भाग देना 10 होता है।
'दोगुना करना' is a specific instance of 'गुणा करना'.
'गुणा करना' is the general term for multiplication. 'दोगुना करना' specifically means to multiply by two. You can multiply by any number, but 'दोगुना करना' is limited to multiplying by two.
हमें इस राशि को गुणा करना होगा। (General). इस राशि को दोगुना करना होगा। (Specific to multiplying by 2).
Both can describe increase or spread.
'गुणा करना' is an action, often deliberate or a mathematical process, resulting in a quantitative increase. 'फैलना' describes a process of spreading out, disseminating, or becoming widespread, which can be a consequence of multiplication but focuses on the outward movement or distribution.
बीमारी गुणा हो गई (The disease multiplied - referring to the number of cases). बीमारी फैल गई (The disease spread - referring to its transmission and reach).
Both involve making something greater.
'गुणा करना' is specific to multiplying by a factor. 'अधिक करना' is a general term for making something more, increasing its quantity or intensity, but not necessarily by a specific multiplicative factor. It's like 'increase' vs. 'multiply'.
हमें उत्पादन को गुणा करना चाहिए। (We should multiply production - e.g., double it). हमें उत्पादन अधिक करना चाहिए। (We should increase production - e.g., make more units).
أنماط الجُمل
Number + गुणा + Number + बराबर + Result।
2 गुणा 2 बराबर 4।
Number + को + Number + से + गुणा करो।
3 को 4 से गुणा करो।
Subject + Number + को + Number + से + गुणा करता/करती है।
वह 5 को 6 से गुणा करता है।
जब + Condition, तब + Result (using गुणा करना)।
जब हम 10 को 2 से गुणा करते हैं, तब 20 आता है।
Figurative: Subject + [thing] + गुणा हो गया/गई।
उसकी समस्याएँ गुणा हो गईं।
Objective + को + गुणा करना + [verb conjugation]।
हमें अपने लाभ को गुणा करना होगा।
Factors + जो + [verb] + को + गुणा करते हैं।
वे कारक जो अर्थव्यवस्था के विकास को गुणा करते हैं।
Abstract Subject + [action] + से + गुणा होना।
ज्ञान का विस्तार सहयोगात्मक प्रयासों से गुणा होता है।
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
Very High (especially in educational and financial contexts)
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Confusing 'गुणा करना' with 'जोड़ना'.
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5 को 2 से गुणा करना (Multiply 5 by 2) is 10, not 7.
Beginners often confuse multiplication with simple addition. Remember that multiplication is repeated addition (5+5), not just adding the two numbers once.
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Omitting the preposition 'से' (se).
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मैं 10 को 5 से गुणा करता हूँ। (I multiply 10 by 5.)
The preposition 'से' is essential to indicate the multiplier. Saying '10 को 5 गुणा करना' is grammatically incomplete and ambiguous.
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Literal interpretation of figurative usage.
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जब से उसने काम शुरू किया, उसकी समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं। (Figurative: His problems have increased significantly.)
If someone says 'problems multiplied', it doesn't mean they were mathematically multiplied by a specific number. It implies a substantial increase or escalation.
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Incorrect verb conjugation.
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वह (स्त्रीलिंग) 7 को 8 से गुणा करती है। (She multiplies 7 by 8.)
Forgetting to conjugate the verb 'करना' based on the subject's gender and number leads to grammatical errors. Ensure the verb ending matches the subject.
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Using 'गुणा करना' when 'बढ़ाना' is more appropriate.
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हमें उत्पादन बढ़ाना चाहिए। (We should increase production.)
'गुणा करना' implies multiplication by a factor. If you simply mean to make something larger without a specific factor, 'बढ़ाना' (to increase) is often a better choice.
نصائح
Master the 'ण' Sound
The word 'गुणा' contains the retroflex 'ण' sound. To make it, curl the tip of your tongue back and touch the roof of your mouth. Practice saying 'णा', 'ण', 'ण'. This sound is distinct from the regular 'न' (n) and is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
Don't Forget Prepositions!
When specifying the multiplier in mathematical contexts, always use 'से' (se) after the number you are multiplying by. The structure is typically 'Number A को Number B से गुणा करना' (Multiply Number A by Number B).
Connect to 'Growth'
Associate 'गुणा' with the idea of 'growth' or 'getting bigger'. Think of it as 'doing growth' ('करना' + 'गुणा'). This connection can help you remember its core meaning and its figurative use for increase.
Use it in Simple Sentences First
Start by forming simple mathematical sentences like '2 गुणा 2 बराबर 4'. Then, try simple figurative sentences like 'मेरी खुशी गुणा हो गई' (My happiness multiplied). Gradual practice builds confidence.
Explore Related Terms
Learn related words like 'दोगुना' (double), 'तिगुना' (triple), 'गुणांक' (multiplier), and 'गुणनफल' (product). Understanding these will deepen your grasp of multiplication concepts in Hindi.
Listen for Contextual Clues
When listening, pay attention to whether the speaker is talking about numbers and calculations, or about situations and trends. This will help you discern the literal versus figurative meaning of 'गुणा करना'.
Practice Conjugations
Practice conjugating 'गुणा करना' in different tenses and for different subjects. For example, 'मैं गुणा करूँगा', 'तुम गुणा कर रहे हो', 'वह गुणा कर चुकी है'.
Read Math Problems
Read simple math problems in Hindi that involve multiplication. This will familiarize you with the structure and vocabulary used in a literal context.
Write Your Own Examples
After learning, try writing your own sentences using 'गुणा करना', both mathematically and figuratively. This active recall is a powerful learning tool.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Imagine a 'goo' (गु) sound that spreads and makes things 'na' (णा) bigger, like a multiplying 'goo-na' effect. Or, think of a 'gun' (गु) that shoots 'nada' (णा - nothing) but instead makes things multiply! For a more concrete mnemonic, picture a 'goo' monster that eats numbers and then spits out bigger numbers, multiplying them.
ربط بصري
Visualize a number line where each step is multiplied by a factor. Imagine a plant with seeds that rapidly multiply and grow into a forest. Or, see a snowball rolling down a hill, getting bigger and bigger as it multiplies its size and mass.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to explain the concept of multiplying 7 by 8 to someone who has never heard of multiplication before, using only simple Hindi words and gestures. Focus on the idea of repeated addition.
أصل الكلمة
The word 'गुणा' (guna) originates from Sanskrit. It is related to concepts of 'joining', 'union', or 'quality'. In mathematics, it evolved to mean 'factor' or 'multiplication'. The verb form 'करना' (karna) means 'to do'.
المعنى الأصلي: In its ancient Sanskrit usage, 'guna' could refer to a quality, attribute, or strand (as in the three gunas of Hindu philosophy: sattva, rajas, tamas). Its mathematical sense of 'factor' or 'multiplication' developed over time.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)السياق الثقافي
The term is generally neutral and widely used. Care should be taken when using the figurative sense to avoid sounding overly dramatic or alarmist, depending on the context of the increase being described (e.g., multiplying problems vs. multiplying opportunities).
In English-speaking cultures, multiplication is a fundamental math concept taught early. The figurative use of 'multiply' to mean 'increase significantly' is also common, for example, 'problems multiplied' or 'opportunities multiplied'.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Mathematics class
- संख्याओं को गुणा करना
- दो से गुणा करना
- गुणा का नियम
- परिणाम क्या है?
Financial planning
- आय को गुणा करना
- निवेश को गुणा करना
- लागत को गुणा करना
- कितना खर्च होगा?
Discussing growth or increase
- समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं
- जनसंख्या गुणा हो गई है
- प्रभाव को गुणा करना
- कितना बढ़ गया?
Giving instructions
- इसे दो से गुणा करो।
- कृपया इसे पाँच से गुणा करें।
- इसे कैसे गुणा करते हैं?
- मुझे बताओ।
Scientific research
- डेटा को गुणा करना
- शक्ति को गुणा करना
- दर को गुणा करना
- परिणामों का विश्लेषण करना
بدايات محادثة
"आज गणित की कक्षा में हमने क्या सीखा? (What did we learn in math class today?)"
"क्या तुम मुझे 5 को 7 से गुणा करके बता सकते हो? (Can you tell me by multiplying 5 by 7?)"
"अगर हमारे पास 10 रुपये हों और हम उन्हें दोगुना कर लें, तो कितने होंगे? (If we have 10 rupees and we double it, how much will it be?)"
"तुम्हारे हिसाब से, इस समस्या को हल करने के लिए हमें किन संख्याओं को गुणा करना होगा? (In your opinion, which numbers do we need to multiply to solve this problem?)"
"जब मुश्किलें गुणा हो जाती हैं, तो तुम क्या करते हो? (What do you do when difficulties multiply?)"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
आज मैंने 'गुणा करना' शब्द का उपयोग कहाँ-कहाँ सुना या पढ़ा? (Where did I hear or read the word 'guna karna' today?)
गणित में 'गुणा करना' का क्या मतलब है? क्या तुम इसे अपने शब्दों में समझा सकते हो? (What does 'guna karna' mean in mathematics? Can you explain it in your own words?)
क्या 'गुणा करना' का कोई ऐसा प्रयोग है जो गणित से संबंधित न हो? यदि हाँ, तो वह क्या है? (Is there any usage of 'guna karna' that is not related to mathematics? If yes, what is it?)
अपने जीवन से एक ऐसा उदाहरण सोचो जहाँ किसी चीज़ का 'गुणा' होना (बढ़ना) हुआ हो। (Think of an example from your life where something 'multiplied' (increased).)
यदि तुम्हें किसी को 'गुणा करना' सिखाना हो, तो तुम कैसे शुरुआत करोगे? (If you had to teach someone 'guna karna', how would you start?)
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةThe literal meaning of 'गुणा करना' is to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication. This involves increasing a number by a specific factor. For example, multiplying 5 by 3 gives 15.
Yes, 'गुणा करना' is often used figuratively to mean 'to increase significantly', 'to amplify', or 'to escalate'. For instance, 'समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं' means 'the problems have multiplied' or 'increased substantially'.
'गुणा करना' means to multiply by a specific factor, like doubling or tripling. 'बढ़ाना' is a general term for increasing something, without specifying the method or factor. For example, multiplying a price by 2 is 'गुणा करना', while simply adding $5 to the price is 'बढ़ाना'.
To say 'multiply by two', you would use 'दो से गुणा करना' (do se guna karna). For example, 'इस संख्या को दो से गुणा करो।' (Multiply this number by two.)
Common mistakes include confusing it with addition ('जोड़ना'), using the wrong prepositions (like omitting 'से'), or misinterpreting its figurative usage as a precise mathematical operation.
The basic mathematical usage is straightforward. The figurative usage requires context. The pronunciation of 'गुणा' might be a slight challenge due to the retroflex 'ण' sound, but overall, it's a commonly used and learnable verb.
The noun form is 'गुणा' (guna), which means 'multiplication' or 'factor'. Other related nouns include 'गुणांक' (gunank - multiplier/coefficient) and 'गुणनफल' (gunanphal - product).
Certainly. 'शहर की आबादी पिछले दशक में गुणा हो गई है।' (Shahar ki aabadi pichhle dashak mein guna ho gayi hai.) means 'The city's population has multiplied in the last decade.'
In mathematics, the opposite operation is division, which is 'भाग देना' (bhaag dena). In a general sense of making things smaller, it could be 'कम करना' (kam karna - to reduce).
It's conjugated like the verb 'करना' (karna). For example, 'मैं गुणा करता हूँ' (I multiply - male), 'वह गुणा करती है' (She multiplies), 'हम गुणा करेंगे' (We will multiply).
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Summary
The Hindi verb 'गुणा करना' (guna karna) signifies the mathematical operation of multiplication. Beyond its literal sense, it is also used metaphorically to describe a significant increase, amplification, or escalation of a situation, problem, or quantity. For example, 'समस्याएँ गुणा हो गई हैं' means 'the problems have multiplied'.
- To multiply (mathematically) or to increase significantly.
- Used in math, finance, and for describing growth or escalation.
- Verb: गुणा करना (guna karna).
- Literal: Math operations. Figurative: Problems multiplying.
Master the 'ण' Sound
The word 'गुणा' contains the retroflex 'ण' sound. To make it, curl the tip of your tongue back and touch the roof of your mouth. Practice saying 'णा', 'ण', 'ण'. This sound is distinct from the regular 'न' (n) and is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
Context is Key for Figurative Use
When you encounter 'गुणा करना' or 'गुणा हो जाना', pay close attention to the surrounding words. If it's about numbers or math problems, it's literal. If it's about problems, opportunities, or populations, it's likely figurative, meaning a significant increase.
Don't Forget Prepositions!
When specifying the multiplier in mathematical contexts, always use 'से' (se) after the number you are multiplying by. The structure is typically 'Number A को Number B से गुणा करना' (Multiply Number A by Number B).
Connect to 'Growth'
Associate 'गुणा' with the idea of 'growth' or 'getting bigger'. Think of it as 'doing growth' ('करना' + 'गुणा'). This connection can help you remember its core meaning and its figurative use for increase.
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आचार्य
B1معلم محترم، عالم، أو أستاذ يجسد المعرفة في سلوكه.
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आकलन करना
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आँकना
B1تقدير أو تقييم قيمة أو كمية أو مدى شيء ما. ١. قدر التاجر ثمن البضاعة. ٢. لا تستهن بخصمك.
आंकना
B1لتقييم أو تقدير قيمة شيء ما. 'قدر الخبراء الخسارة' (الخبراء ने نقصان को آंका).
आंकड़ा
A2بيانات، إحصائيات، أرقام. تستخدم لتمثيل المعلومات الرقمية.
आँकड़े
B1البيانات أو الإحصاءات التي يتم جمعها للتحليل. 'تشير الإحصائيات (आँकड़े) إلى تحسن.'
आँकड़ा
B1كلمة 'بيانات' أو 'إحصائيات' تشير إلى مجموعة من الحقائق أو الأرقام التي يتم جمعها وتحليلها لاستخلاص نتائج معينة. تُستخدم لوصف المعلومات المنظمة التي تساعدنا في فهم الظواهر واتخاذ القرارات.
आंकड़े
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