Bedeutung
To perform actions that benefit the general community or society.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Lok-Kalyan' (public welfare) is a directive principle of state policy in the Indian Constitution. Similar to India, 'Janahit' is widely used in Nepali administration and social work contexts. The Hindi-speaking diaspora in Mauritius uses this phrase in community radio and cultural organizations. Fiji Hindi speakers use a slightly more simplified version, but the formal phrase remains in religious and social speeches.
Use in Interviews
Using this phrase in a job interview for a non-profit or government role will immediately signal your high-level Hindi and professional intent.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it for small favors. It's a 'big' phrase for 'big' actions.
Bedeutung
To perform actions that benefit the general community or society.
Use in Interviews
Using this phrase in a job interview for a non-profit or government role will immediately signal your high-level Hindi and professional intent.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it for small favors. It's a 'big' phrase for 'big' actions.
The 'Seva' Connection
If you want to sound more traditional, use 'Seva'; if you want to sound more modern/professional, use 'Sarvajanik hit'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
एक अच्छे नेता को हमेशा सार्वजनिक ______ में काम करना चाहिए।
'Hit' (interest/benefit) is the core part of this collocation.
Which sentence is the most formal and correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mein' is the correct postposition for this phrase.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Colleague A: हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट को क्यों करना चाहिए? Colleague B: क्योंकि यह _________।
In a professional/ethical context, 'sarvajanik hit' is the most appropriate reason.
Match the phrase to the most likely speaker.
Who would most likely say: 'मेरा जीवन सार्वजनिक हित में काम करने के लिए समर्पित है'?
Social reformers are known for dedicating their lives to the public good.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Private vs Public
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenएक अच्छे नेता को हमेशा सार्वजनिक ______ में काम करना चाहिए।
'Hit' (interest/benefit) is the core part of this collocation.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mein' is the correct postposition for this phrase.
Colleague A: हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट को क्यों करना चाहिए? Colleague B: क्योंकि यह _________।
In a professional/ethical context, 'sarvajanik hit' is the most appropriate reason.
Who would most likely say: 'मेरा जीवन सार्वजनिक हित में काम करने के लिए समर्पित है'?
Social reformers are known for dedicating their lives to the public good.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenClose, but 'Social Work' is usually 'Samaj Seva'. 'Sarvajanik hit' is broader and can include legal, political, or environmental actions.
Yes, 'Sarvajanik hit ke liye' is grammatically correct and common, but 'mein' is the more idiomatic collocation.
Yes, especially in political dramas or movies about honest officers (like 'Singham' or 'Article 15').
A little bit. Use it when discussing news or serious topics, not when talking about what to eat for dinner.
The opposite is 'Niji swarth mein kaam karna' (Working for personal gain).
It is called 'Jan-hit Yachika' (जनहित याचिका).
Yes, 'Sarvajanik sthan' means a public place like a park or station.
No, it's a Sanskrit word meaning benefit or welfare. It's a false friend!
Absolutely. Protecting the environment is considered working in the public interest.
Yes, in the context of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
Verwandte Redewendungen
समाज सेवा करना
similarTo do social service
जनहित में जारी
specialized formIssued in public interest
परोपकार करना
similarTo do charity/help others
निजी स्वार्थ
contrastPersonal interest/selfishness
लोक कल्याण
synonymPublic welfare
