Bedeutung
To think about something in a thorough and profound manner.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a modern linguistic descendant of 'Vichara' in Yoga and Vedanta, where it refers to the 'investigation' of the Self. It's not just mental chatter, but a focused inquiry. In high-level business meetings in Delhi or Mumbai, switching from English to this specific Hindi phrase can signal a 'pause' for serious deliberation, showing that the speaker is not making a hasty decision. Authors like Munshi Premchand used similar constructs to describe the inner turmoil and moral dilemmas of their characters, often contrasting 'gahrai' (depth) with the superficiality of colonial or feudal life. Indian news anchors use this phrase constantly to sound authoritative. It is a key part of the 'Samachar' (News) register, often used when the government 'takes note' of an issue.
The 'Par' Rule
Always remember that the topic you are thinking about must be followed by 'par' (on).
Don't Overuse
If you use this for small things, people might think you are being sarcastic or 'filmy'.
Bedeutung
To think about something in a thorough and profound manner.
The 'Par' Rule
Always remember that the topic you are thinking about must be followed by 'par' (on).
Don't Overuse
If you use this for small things, people might think you are being sarcastic or 'filmy'.
Essay Writing
Start your concluding paragraph with 'इस विषय पर गहराई से विचार करने के बाद...' (After thinking deeply on this subject...) for an instant score boost.
Polite Refusal
In India, saying 'मैं इस पर गहराई से विचार करूँगा' is a very polite way to say 'maybe' or 'not right now' without being rude.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition.
हमें इस विषय ______ गहराई से विचार करना चाहिए।
In Hindi, you think 'on' (par) a subject when using 'vichar karna'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business meeting?
How would you say 'I will think deeply about your proposal'?
This uses the formal 'aapke', the correct noun 'prastav', and the proper idiom 'gahrai se vichar karna'.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
शिक्षक: क्या आपने कल के पाठ को समझा? छात्र: जी सर, मैंने उस पर ___________।
The present perfect 'kiya hai' fits best as the student is reporting a completed action with present relevance.
Match the phrase to the most likely context.
गहराई से विचार करना
This phrase is reserved for serious, high-impact situations.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Vichar vs. Sochna
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenहमें इस विषय ______ गहराई से विचार करना चाहिए।
In Hindi, you think 'on' (par) a subject when using 'vichar karna'.
How would you say 'I will think deeply about your proposal'?
This uses the formal 'aapke', the correct noun 'prastav', and the proper idiom 'gahrai se vichar karna'.
शिक्षक: क्या आपने कल के पाठ को समझा? छात्र: जी सर, मैंने उस पर ___________।
The present perfect 'kiya hai' fits best as the student is reporting a completed action with present relevance.
गहराई से विचार करना
This phrase is reserved for serious, high-impact situations.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo. Overthinking is usually 'ज़्यादा सोचना' (zyada sochna) and has a negative connotation. 'Gahrai se vichar karna' is positive and implies wisdom.
Yes, but because the phrase is formal, it is most naturally paired with 'aap'.
'Chintan' is more solitary and meditative. 'Vichar karna' can be collaborative or analytical.
Yes, it is grammatically correct and very common, but 'vichar karna' is slightly more sophisticated.
Yes, usually in scenes involving a judge, a doctor, or a wise grandfather giving advice.
Use 'मैंने गहराई से विचार किया' (Maine gahrai se vichar kiya).
Not really. In texts, people usually say 'Soch ke batata hoon' (I'll think and tell you).
Absolutely. It is perfect for describing the process of hypothesis testing or data analysis.
In this context, no. It is a metaphor for thoroughness.
'ऊपरी तौर पर सोचना' (To think superficially) or 'नज़रअंदाज़ करना' (To ignore).
Verwandte Redewendungen
चिंतन करना
synonymTo contemplate
विश्लेषण करना
specialized formTo analyze
सोच-विचार करना
similarTo deliberate
नज़रअंदाज़ करना
contrastTo ignore
मनन करना
builds onTo reflect/meditate
