Bedeutung
Used to introduce a fact or piece of information that is generally acknowledged or common knowledge.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Hindi-medium schools and universities, using Sanskritized phrases like 'Sarvavidit' is a sign of a 'scholar' (Vidwan). Students are encouraged to use such phrases in their board exams to score higher marks in language papers. Hindi news channels and newspapers (like Navbharat Times) use this phrase to maintain a sense of 'Gumbhirta' (seriousness). It separates 'hard news' from 'tabloid gossip'. Indian politicians often use this phrase to invoke 'Jan-Maat' (public opinion). By saying something is 'Sarvavidit', they are claiming that the entire nation agrees with them. In the 'Chhayavaad' and 'Pragativaad' eras of Hindi literature, writers used this phrase to ground their complex philosophical ideas in universal truths.
The Essay Opener
If you are stuck on how to start a formal Hindi essay, use this phrase with a universal truth related to your topic. It immediately signals to the reader that you have a high command of the language.
Don't Overuse
Using this phrase more than once in a single piece of writing makes it look repetitive and lazy. Use it only for your strongest, most foundational point.
Bedeutung
Used to introduce a fact or piece of information that is generally acknowledged or common knowledge.
The Essay Opener
If you are stuck on how to start a formal Hindi essay, use this phrase with a universal truth related to your topic. It immediately signals to the reader that you have a high command of the language.
Don't Overuse
Using this phrase more than once in a single piece of writing makes it look repetitive and lazy. Use it only for your strongest, most foundational point.
Sarcasm Alert
In semi-formal settings, if someone says this about something that is NOT well-known, they are being sarcastic. Pay attention to the tone!
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Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.
यह सर्वविदित है ___ सूर्य पूर्व से उगता है।
The conjunction 'that' is always 'कि' (short i) in Hindi.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal newspaper editorial?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses formal vocabulary (पारदर्शिता, आवश्यकता) and the formal phrase 'यह सर्वविदित है'.
Match the Hindi phrase with its register.
Match the following:
Each phrase has a specific nuance and context.
Complete the dialogue in a formal setting.
अध्यक्ष: 'क्या हमें इस मुद्दे पर बहस करने की ज़रूरत है?' सचिव: 'नहीं श्रीमान, _________ कि प्रदूषण एक गंभीर समस्या है।'
In a formal meeting with an 'Adhyaksh' (Chairman), the most formal phrase is required.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenयह सर्वविदित है ___ सूर्य पूर्व से उगता है।
The conjunction 'that' is always 'कि' (short i) in Hindi.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses formal vocabulary (पारदर्शिता, आवश्यकता) and the formal phrase 'यह सर्वविदित है'.
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Each phrase has a specific nuance and context.
अध्यक्ष: 'क्या हमें इस मुद्दे पर बहस करने की ज़रूरत है?' सचिव: 'नहीं श्रीमान, _________ कि प्रदूषण एक गंभीर समस्या है।'
In a formal meeting with an 'Adhyaksh' (Chairman), the most formal phrase is required.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly if you are writing a very long, serious message about a social or political issue. For daily chat, use 'Sabko pata hai'.
It is written as one word: सर्वविदित.
'Sarvavidit' is more academic/Sanskritized. 'Jag-zahir' is more idiomatic/Urdu-influenced. Both are formal.
No. The phrase is impersonal. You should say 'Mujhe pata hai' or 'Main jaanta hoon'.
Only in period dramas, courtroom scenes, or by characters who are portrayed as very educated or 'old-school'.
No, it is a fixed impersonal expression. It always stays 'यह सर्वविदित है'.
Yes, but 'यह जगजाहिर है' is slightly better for 'open secrets'.
Yes, especially when referring to industry standards or market facts.
It is considered C1 because of its formal register and Sanskrit roots.
Not in the formal register. In the neutral register, 'सब जानते हैं' is the shorter equivalent.
Verwandte Redewendungen
यह निर्विवाद है कि
similarIt is indisputable that...
यह जगजाहिर है कि
similarIt is known to the whole world that...
सब जानते हैं कि
synonymEveryone knows that...
यह स्पष्ट है कि
builds onIt is clear that...
जैसा कि आप जानते हैं
specialized formAs you know...
