पात्रता
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- पात्रता (pātratā) is a formal Hindi noun meaning 'eligibility' or 'worthiness'. It is used primarily in official, legal, and educational contexts.
- It comes from the root 'paatra' (vessel), implying that one must be a 'fit container' to receive a privilege or position.
- Grammatically, it is a feminine noun. It is often paired with 'mandand' (criteria) or 'sharten' (conditions).
- It differs from 'yogyata' (ability) by focusing on formal rules rather than just personal talent or skill.
The Hindi word पात्रता (pātratā) is a formal noun that translates most directly to 'eligibility' or 'worthiness' in English. It is derived from the Sanskrit root word 'पात्र' (pātra), which originally meant a vessel or a container. In a metaphorical sense, just as a vessel must be of a certain quality or size to hold a specific liquid, a person must possess certain qualities or meet specific criteria to 'hold' a position, right, or privilege. This word is ubiquitous in Indian administrative, legal, and educational contexts. When you apply for a government job, a scholarship, or even a visa, the first thing officials check is your पात्रता. It determines whether you have the legal or formal right to participate in a process. However, its usage isn't strictly bureaucratic; it can also be used in a moral or spiritual sense to describe someone's inner worthiness to receive knowledge or grace.
- Administrative Usage
- In official documents, you will frequently see the term 'पात्रता मानदंड' (pātratā māndaṇḍ), which means 'eligibility criteria'. This refers to the specific age, education, or residency requirements needed for a benefit.
इस छात्रवृत्ति के लिए आपकी पात्रता आपके अंकों पर निर्भर करती है। (Your eligibility for this scholarship depends on your marks.)
In modern India, with the rise of digital governance, the word has become even more common. Websites for government schemes often have a section titled 'पात्रता की जाँच करें' (Check your eligibility). It is a high-frequency word for anyone dealing with formal applications. Beyond the official, it appears in literature to discuss the 'worthiness' of a character. For instance, a teacher might judge the पात्रता of a student before imparting secret or advanced knowledge. It implies a combination of being qualified and being deserving. While 'Yogyata' (योग्यता) focuses more on ability and skill, 'Patrata' focuses on the fulfillment of conditions and the inherent right to be considered for something. Understanding this distinction is key for B1 learners who are moving from basic conversation to more formal Hindi environments.
- Social Context
- In social discussions, people might talk about the पात्रता of a candidate for marriage or a leadership role, evaluating if they meet the community's standards.
क्या आपने अपनी पात्रता सिद्ध की है? (Have you proven your worthiness/eligibility?)
- Legal Nuance
- In legal terms, पात्रता refers to 'standing' or 'locus standi'—the right of a party to appear and be heard by the court.
Using पात्रता correctly requires understanding its noun form and how it interacts with possessive pronouns. Since it is a feminine noun, you will use 'की' (kī) instead of 'का' (kā) when associating it with a person or organization. For example, 'उसकी पात्रता' (his/her eligibility) or 'कंपनी की पात्रता' (the company's eligibility). It is often the subject of verbs like 'जाँचना' (to check), 'सिद्ध करना' (to prove), or 'रद्द करना' (to cancel). In a typical sentence, you might describe someone meeting the criteria: 'वह इस पद के लिए सभी पात्रता शर्तों को पूरा करता है' (He fulfills all the eligibility conditions for this post). Notice how it often acts as an adjective-like modifier in compound nouns like 'पात्रता परीक्षा' (eligibility test).
न्यूनतम आयु सीमा पात्रता का मुख्य हिस्सा है। (Minimum age limit is a main part of eligibility.)
When talking about lack of eligibility, we use 'अपात्रता' (apātratā). However, in common speech, people often say 'पात्रता नहीं है' (doesn't have eligibility). If you are writing a formal letter, you might say, 'कृपया मेरी पात्रता पर विचार करें' (Please consider my eligibility). The word is versatile enough to be used in academic settings, such as 'प्रवेश पात्रता' (admission eligibility). It is rarely used in very casual slang, as 'लायक' (lāyak) is the preferred informal alternative. If you want to sound professional and precise in Hindi, using पात्रता instead of 'लायकियत' or 'काबिलियत' when referring to formal requirements will significantly elevate your speech level. It conveys a sense of adherence to rules and standards.
- Common Pattern 1
- [Noun/Person] + की + पात्रता + [Verb]. Example: 'आपकी पात्रता संदिग्ध है' (Your eligibility is doubtful).
चुनाव लड़ने के लिए पात्रता नियम कड़े हैं। (Eligibility rules for contesting elections are strict.)
- Common Pattern 2
- पात्रता + मानदंड/शर्तें (Eligibility criteria/conditions). This is the most common way to see the word in the wild.
You will hear पात्रता most frequently in news broadcasts, especially those related to government policy changes. For example, if the Prime Minister announces a new housing scheme, the news anchor will immediately transition to discussing 'पात्रता के नियम' (rules of eligibility). In schools and universities, during the admission season, you'll hear students asking about 'पात्रता प्रमाण पत्र' (eligibility certificates), which are often required if a student is moving from one state board to another. It is also a staple word in the banking sector; when applying for a loan, the bank manager will discuss your 'ऋण पात्रता' (loan eligibility) based on your credit score and income levels. It carries a weight of authority and formality that 'fitness' or 'qualification' sometimes lacks in English.
समाचार: सरकार ने पेंशन के लिए पात्रता आयु घटा दी है। (News: Government has reduced the eligibility age for pension.)
In the world of competitive exams, 'NET' (National Eligibility Test) is translated as 'राष्ट्रीय पात्रता परीक्षा'. Millions of aspirants use this word daily. In a more traditional or spiritual setting, a Guru might speak about a disciple's पात्रता to receive a 'Mantra' or spiritual initiation. Here, it refers to the purity of mind and readiness of the soul. Even in sports, if a player is disqualified due to age or nationality issues, the commentary might mention 'पात्रता संबंधी विवाद' (disputes regarding eligibility). Whether it is the cold language of a contract or the profound discourse of a philosopher, this word bridges the gap between 'having the right' and 'being ready'. If you are watching a Hindi debate on television about social justice, listen for this word when they discuss who 'deserves' reservations or subsidies.
- TV News Context
- 'आज के बुलेटिन में हम चर्चा करेंगे कि किसान सम्मान निधि के लिए क्या पात्रता है।' (In today's bulletin, we will discuss the eligibility for the Kisan Samman Nidhi.)
A very common mistake for English speakers is confusing पात्रता (pātratā) with योग्यता (yogyatā). While both can be translated as 'qualification,' they are used differently. 'Yogyatā' refers to your skills, talents, and abilities—things you have learned or possess inherently. 'Patrata' refers to your status in relation to a set of rules. For example, you might be 'yogya' (capable/talented) to be a pilot, but if you don't have the license, you don't have the 'patrata' (eligibility) to fly a commercial plane. Another mistake is using the masculine 'का' with it. Since it ends in 'ता' (a common feminine suffix in Hindi), it is always feminine. Saying 'आपका पात्रता' is a glaring grammatical error; it must be 'आपकी पात्रता'.
गलत: वह अपनी पात्रता खो दिया। सही: उसने अपनी पात्रता खो दी। (He lost his eligibility.)
Learners also sometimes confuse 'पात्र' (the person/vessel) with 'पात्रता' (the quality). You are a 'paatra' (eligible person), but you possess 'paatrata' (eligibility). Don't say 'मैं पात्रता हूँ' (I am eligibility); say 'मैं पात्र हूँ' (I am eligible). Additionally, beginners might try to use 'पात्रता' in very informal settings where 'लायक' (lāyak) is more natural. Telling a friend 'तुम्हारी पात्रता इस फिल्म को देखने की नहीं है' sounds incredibly robotic and strange; instead, say 'तुम इस फिल्म के लायक नहीं हो'. Save पात्रता for situations involving forms, rules, rights, and deep philosophical worth. Lastly, ensure you don't confuse it with 'पवित्रता' (pavitratā), which means 'purity'—though in a spiritual context, purity might be a condition for eligibility!
- Confusing Pair
- पात्रता (Eligibility) vs. योग्यता (Capability). Eligibility is about rules; Capability is about skill.
If you find पात्रता too formal, there are several alternatives depending on the context. The most common informal word is लायकियत (lāyakiyat) or simply the adjective लायक (lāyak). While 'Patrata' is 'eligibility,' 'Layak' is 'worthy' or 'fit'. In legal or rights-based contexts, you might use हक़दारी (haqdārī), which means 'entitlement'. If someone has the 'haq' (right) to something, they have 'haqdari'. For academic or professional skills, अहर्ता (ahartā) is a very formal synonym often used in recruitment advertisements to mean 'qualification'. Understanding these nuances helps you choose the right word for the right audience.
- Comparison: पात्रता vs. अहर्ता
- Patrata is broader (eligibility in general), whereas Aharta is specific to professional/educational qualifications required for a job.
- Comparison: पात्रता vs. हक़दारी
- Patrata is the state of meeting criteria; Haqdari is the legal right or claim you have once those criteria are met.
Another related term is सक्षमता (sakshamtā), which means 'competence' or 'capability'. This is used when discussing if someone is physically or mentally 'able' to perform a task. If you are talking about being 'qualified' in terms of having a degree, शैक्षणिक योग्यता (shaikshanik yogyatā) is the standard phrase. In a spiritual or poetic sense, one might use अधिकार (adhikār), which means 'authority' or 'right'. A person who has the 'adhikar' to speak on a subject is one who has attained the necessary 'patrata'. By learning these synonyms, you can navigate from the DMV (formal eligibility) to a friend's house (personal worthiness) with ease.
सिर्फ डिग्री होना पात्रता नहीं है, अनुभव भी ज़रूरी है। (Just having a degree isn't eligibility, experience is also necessary.)
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
Because 'pātra' also means an actor or a character in a play (the 'vessel' that holds the role), 'pātratā' can also subtly imply how well someone 'fits' a role in life.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'tra' as 'ter-a' (avoid the extra vowel).
- Making the final 'aa' short (it must be long पात्रता, not पात्रत).
- Aspirating the 'p' (it should not have a puff of air).
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize in formal texts due to the 'ta' suffix.
Requires correct gender agreement (feminine).
The 'tra' conjunct can be tricky for beginners to pronounce smoothly.
Very common in news, so easy to pick up with practice.
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Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Feminine Noun Agreement
आपकी (F) पात्रता (F) अच्छी (F) है।
Compound Noun Formation
पात्रता (Noun) + परीक्षा (Noun) = Eligibility Exam.
Use of 'के लिए' with abstract nouns
पात्रता के लिए (for eligibility).
Possessive marker 'की'
राम की पात्रता (Ram's eligibility).
Negative prefix 'अ-'
अ + पात्रता = अपात्रता (Ineligibility).
Beispiele nach Niveau
क्या मेरी पात्रता सही है?
Is my eligibility correct?
Simple subject-predicate sentence.
फॉर्म के लिए पात्रता क्या है?
What is the eligibility for the form?
Question using 'क्या' (what).
आपकी पात्रता अच्छी है।
Your eligibility is good.
Note the feminine agreement: 'आपकी' and 'अच्छी'.
यहाँ पात्रता के नियम लिखे हैं।
Eligibility rules are written here.
Use of 'के' before the masculine plural 'नियम'.
मेरी पात्रता नहीं है।
I don't have eligibility.
Negative sentence using 'नहीं'.
पात्रता के लिए उम्र १८ साल है।
The age for eligibility is 18 years.
Defining a condition.
यह पात्रता कार्ड है।
This is an eligibility card.
Compound noun 'पात्रता कार्ड'.
वह पात्रता नहीं जानता।
He doesn't know the eligibility.
Simple present tense.
बैंक में लोन के लिए पात्रता क्या है?
What is the eligibility for a loan in the bank?
Use of 'के लिए' (for).
आपको अपनी पात्रता सिद्ध करनी होगी।
You will have to prove your eligibility.
Future obligation 'करनी होगी'.
पात्रता सूची कल आएगी।
The eligibility list will come tomorrow.
Feminine subject 'सूची' matches the verb 'आएगी'.
छात्रों की पात्रता की जाँच हो रही है।
Students' eligibility is being checked.
Passive-style continuous 'हो रही है'.
क्या वह इस काम के लिए पात्रता रखता है?
Does he possess the eligibility for this work?
Verb 'रखना' used to mean 'to possess'.
पात्रता के बिना प्रवेश नहीं मिलेगा।
Admission won't be granted without eligibility.
Use of 'के बिना' (without).
उसने अपनी पात्रता खो दी।
He lost his eligibility.
Past tense of 'खोना' agreeing with feminine 'पात्रता'.
सरकारी योजना के लिए पात्रता सरल है।
Eligibility for the government scheme is simple.
Adjective 'सरल' describing the noun.
पात्रता मानदंड बहुत सख्त हैं।
The eligibility criteria are very strict.
Use of 'मानदंड' (criteria) as a plural noun.
आवेदन करने से पहले अपनी पात्रता जाँच लें।
Check your eligibility before applying.
Imperative 'जाँच लें' (take a check).
क्या आप पात्रता परीक्षा में शामिल हुए थे?
Had you appeared in the eligibility exam?
Past perfect question.
उसकी पात्रता पर सवाल उठाए गए हैं।
Questions have been raised about his eligibility.
Passive voice 'उठाए गए हैं'.
पात्रता प्रमाण पत्र जमा करना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to submit the eligibility certificate.
Gerund phrase as a subject.
आपकी पात्रता आपके पिछले अनुभव पर आधारित है।
Your eligibility is based on your previous experience.
Use of 'पर आधारित' (based on).
कंपनी ने पात्रता की शर्तों में बदलाव किया है।
The company has made changes in the eligibility conditions.
Compound verb 'बदलाव किया है'.
पात्रता न होने के कारण उसे निकाल दिया गया।
He was removed due to lack of eligibility.
Phrase 'न होने के कारण' (due to not having).
उच्च शिक्षा के लिए पात्रता का दायरा बढ़ा दिया गया है।
The scope of eligibility for higher education has been increased.
Use of 'दायरा' (scope/range).
पात्रता का निर्धारण समिति द्वारा किया जाएगा।
The determination of eligibility will be done by the committee.
Formal passive with 'द्वारा' (by).
यह दस्तावेज़ आपकी पात्रता की पुष्टि करता है।
This document confirms your eligibility.
Verb 'पुष्टि करना' (to confirm).
पात्रता संबंधी विवादों का निपटारा जल्द होगा।
Disputes related to eligibility will be settled soon.
Suffix '-संबंधी' (related to).
क्या आपने पात्रता के सभी तकनीकी पहलुओं को पढ़ा है?
Have you read all the technical aspects of eligibility?
Use of 'तकनीकी पहलू' (technical aspects).
पात्रता केवल कागज़ों तक सीमित नहीं होनी चाहिए।
Eligibility should not be limited only to papers.
Modal verb 'होनी चाहिए' (should be).
आरक्षण के लाभ के लिए पात्रता की श्रेणी महत्वपूर्ण है।
The category of eligibility is important for reservation benefits.
Complex noun phrase 'पात्रता की श्रेणी'.
अपात्रता के आधार पर आवेदन निरस्त किया जा सकता है।
The application can be rejected on the basis of ineligibility.
Potential passive 'किया जा सकता है'.
पात्रता की अवधारणा समय के साथ बदलती रहती है।
The concept of eligibility keeps changing with time.
Abstract noun 'अवधारणा' (concept).
न्यायालय ने याचिकाकर्ता की पात्रता (लोकस स्टैंडाई) को स्वीकार किया।
The court accepted the petitioner's eligibility (locus standi).
Technical legal usage.
पात्रता का प्रश्न केवल प्रशासनिक नहीं, बल्कि नैतिक भी है।
The question of eligibility is not just administrative, but moral too.
Correlative conjunctions 'न केवल... बल्कि' (not only... but).
उनकी पात्रता को चुनौती देना आसान नहीं होगा।
It will not be easy to challenge their eligibility.
Infinitive as a subject 'चुनौती देना'.
पात्रता मानदंड का उल्लंघन करने पर दंड का प्रावधान है।
There is a provision for punishment on violating the eligibility criteria.
Use of 'प्रावधान' (provision).
पात्रता की सूक्ष्म जाँच के बाद ही निर्णय लिया जाएगा।
A decision will be taken only after a minute scrutiny of eligibility.
Adjective 'सूक्ष्म' (minute/subtle).
क्या आधुनिक युग में पात्रता के मायने बदल गए हैं?
Have the meanings of eligibility changed in the modern era?
Use of 'मायने' (meanings/significance).
पात्रता और अधिकार के बीच एक महीन रेखा होती है।
There is a fine line between eligibility and right.
Metaphorical usage.
पात्रता का दार्शनिक विवेचन अत्यंत गूढ़ है।
The philosophical interpretation of worthiness is extremely profound.
High-level vocabulary: 'विवेचन' (interpretation), 'गूढ़' (profound).
किसी भी पद की पात्रता उसकी गरिमा से जुड़ी होती है।
The eligibility for any post is linked to its dignity.
Abstract connection 'गरिमा' (dignity).
क्या हम आत्मिक ज्ञान की पात्रता प्राप्त कर चुके हैं?
Have we attained the worthiness for spiritual knowledge?
Spiritual context.
पात्रता का अभाव अक्सर व्यवस्था की विफलता का कारण बनता है।
The lack of eligibility often becomes the cause of the system's failure.
Causal relationship.
पात्रता का स्वांग रचना और वास्तव में पात्र होना, दो अलग बातें हैं।
Feigning eligibility and actually being worthy are two different things.
Idiomatic 'स्वांग रचना' (to feign/pretend).
पात्रता की कसौटी पर खरा उतरना ही असली चुनौती है।
To pass the test of eligibility is the real challenge.
Idiom 'कसौटी पर खरा उतरना' (to pass the litmus test).
संविधान पात्रता के सिद्धांतों को स्पष्ट रूप से रेखांकित करता है।
The constitution clearly outlines the principles of eligibility.
Formal verb 'रेखांकित करना' (to underline/outline).
पात्रता की पारदिर्शता ही लोकतंत्र की नींव है।
Transparency of eligibility is the foundation of democracy.
Political science context.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To prove one's eligibility. Used when someone needs to show documents or skills to justify their claim.
उसे कोर्ट में अपनी पात्रता सिद्ध करनी पड़ी।
— To possess eligibility. Used to say someone meets the requirements.
वह इस पद के लिए पूरी पात्रता रखता है।
— To lose eligibility. Used when someone no longer meets the criteria.
नियम तोड़ने पर उसने अपनी पात्रता खो दी।
— To fulfill the eligibility criteria. The standard way to say someone 'qualifies'.
क्या आप सभी पात्रता मानदंड को पूरा करते हैं?
— To raise questions about eligibility. Used in disputes or legal challenges.
विपक्ष ने मंत्री की पात्रता पर सवाल उठाए।
— To come within the scope of eligibility. Used when a new rule includes you.
अब कई और लोग इस योजना की पात्रता के दायरे में आएँगे।
— To cancel eligibility. Used by authorities as a punitive measure.
विश्वविद्यालय ने उसकी पात्रता रद्द कर दी।
— To confirm eligibility. A formal way of verifying status.
बैंक आपकी पात्रता की पुष्टि करेगा।
— To relax eligibility (rules). Used when criteria are made easier.
सरकार ने पात्रता नियमों में ढील दी है।
— Determination of eligibility. The process of deciding who qualifies.
पात्रता का निर्धारण इंटरव्यू के बाद होगा।
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Yogyata is skill/ability; Patrata is meeting official criteria.
Aharta is specifically 'qualifications' (like degrees); Patrata is broader eligibility.
Sounds similar but means 'purity'. Don't mix them up!
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— The 'litmus test' or standard of eligibility. Used to describe a difficult test of worthiness.
यह परीक्षा उनकी पात्रता की असली कसौटी है।
Literary/Formal— To pretend to be eligible or worthy. Implies hypocrisy.
वह पात्रता का स्वांग रच रहा है, पर उसे कुछ नहीं आता।
Critical— To be deserving of being eligible. A redundant but emphatic way to say someone is truly worthy.
वही इस सम्मान की पात्रता के योग्य है।
Emphatic— To cross the limits of eligibility. Usually means acting beyond one's rights.
उसने अपनी पात्रता की सीमा लांघकर आदेश दिए।
Formal— Lack of eligibility. Used as a polite way to say someone is unfit.
पात्रता के अभाव में आवेदन अस्वीकृत हुआ।
Official— To boast about one's eligibility or qualifications.
वह हर जगह अपनी पात्रता का डंका बजाता फिरता है।
Colloquial/Sarcastic— A severe test of worthiness or eligibility.
चुनाव जीतना उनके लिए पात्रता की अग्निपरीक्षा है।
Dramatic/Literary— The foundation of eligibility. The core requirement.
ईमानदारी ही इस कार्य की पात्रता की नींव है।
Philosophical— To mold oneself into the requirements of eligibility.
उसे नई पात्रता के साँचे में ढलना होगा।
Metaphorical— The line of eligibility (often like a 'cut-off' line).
वह पात्रता की रेखा से थोड़ा नीचे रह गया।
TechnicalLeicht verwechselbar
Both share the same root.
Patra is the person (noun) or the vessel; Patrata is the quality/state (abstract noun).
वह एक योग्य पात्र है (He is a worthy person). उसकी पात्रता अच्छी है (His eligibility is good).
It's the opposite.
Apatra is an ineligible person; Apatrata is the state of being ineligible.
उसे अपात्र घोषित किया गया।
Similar starting sound.
Paripati means 'tradition' or 'custom'. Completely unrelated to eligibility.
यह हमारी पुरानी परिपाटी है।
Both end in -tā and are formal.
Prathamikata means 'priority'.
शिक्षा मेरी प्राथमिकता है।
Formal and similar length.
Pramanikata means 'authenticity' or 'validity'.
दस्तावेज़ की प्रमाणिकता की जाँच करें।
Satzmuster
[Noun] + के लिए पात्रता क्या है?
लोन के लिए पात्रता क्या है?
[Person] + की पात्रता + [Adjective] + है।
उसकी पात्रता संदिग्ध है।
पात्रता के लिए + [Condition] + ज़रूरी है।
पात्रता के लिए डिग्री ज़रूरी है।
पात्रता मानदंड को + [Verb].
पात्रता मानदंड को पूरा करना कठिन है।
पात्रता संबंधी + [Noun].
पात्रता संबंधी नियम बदल गए हैं।
पात्रता का निर्धारण + [Agent] + द्वारा होगा।
पात्रता का निर्धारण सरकार द्वारा होगा।
पात्रता की कसौटी पर + [Verb].
वह पात्रता की कसौटी पर खरा उतरा।
पात्रता की अवधारणा + [Context].
पात्रता की अवधारणा अत्यंत व्यापक है।
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Highly frequent in formal settings, media, and education.
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आपका पात्रता
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आपकी पात्रता
Patrata is feminine. Using the masculine possessive 'aapka' is incorrect.
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मैं पात्रता हूँ
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मैं पात्र हूँ
You are a 'paatra' (eligible person), you are not 'patrata' (eligibility itself).
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मेरी योग्यता १८ साल है।
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मेरी पात्रता १८ साल है।
Age is a rule/eligibility (Patrata), not a skill/ability (Yogyata).
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पात्रता परीक्षा पास किया।
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पात्रता परीक्षा पास की।
Since 'pariksha' (exam) is feminine, the verb must be 'ki'.
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पात्रता के लिए धन्यवाद।
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अवसर के लिए धन्यवाद।
You don't thank someone for 'eligibility'; you thank them for the 'opportunity' (avsar) resulting from it.
Tipps
Gender Check
Always remember that words ending in '-tā' (like success, beauty, eligibility) are almost always feminine in Hindi. Use 'kī' and 'ī' endings.
Context Matters
Use 'Patrata' for rules/forms and 'Yogyata' for skills/talents. Mixing them up is a common intermediate-level mistake.
Pronunciation
Don't say 'Pa-ta-ra-ta'. The 'tra' is a single, sharp sound. Practice by saying 'Train' in English but with a softer 't'.
Official Letters
When writing to a bank or university, use 'मेरी पात्रता' to sound like a serious and educated applicant.
Spiritual Nuance
In a spiritual context, 'Patrata' means 'purity'. A Guru checks the 'Patrata' of a student before teaching.
News Keywords
When you hear 'Yojana' (scheme) on the news, the next word you'll likely hear is 'Patrata' (eligibility).
The Vessel Metaphor
Think of yourself as a cup. Is the cup clean? Is it the right size? That is your 'Patrata' to hold the 'water' of opportunity.
Professional Synonym
If you see the word 'Aharta' (अहर्ता) on a job ad, it's just a more formal way of saying 'Patrata' for qualifications.
Mandand
Learn 'Patrata Mandand' as one single unit of meaning. It means 'Eligibility Criteria' and is used everywhere.
B1 Milestone
Mastering this word is a sign that you are moving from basic conversational Hindi to professional-level Hindi.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of a 'Pot' (vessel). Is the pot 'fit' to hold water? The 'Pot-ness' is 'Patrata'. If the pot has holes, it lacks 'Patrata'.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a VIP entrance with a bouncer checking a list. The list contains the 'Patrata Mandand' (eligibility criteria).
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to find three government websites in Hindi and locate the word 'पात्रता'. Write down the criteria listed there.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'पात्रता' (pātratā). It is formed by adding the suffix 'ता' (-tā, meaning 'state of' or '-ness') to the root 'पात्र' (pātra).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: In Sanskrit, 'pātra' means a drinking vessel, a bowl, or a container. Thus, 'pātratā' literally means 'vessel-ness' or the capacity of a container to hold something.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)Kultureller Kontext
Be careful when discussing 'Patrata' in the context of caste-based reservations in India, as it is a sensitive political subject.
In English, 'eligibility' is often seen as a cold, bureaucratic hurdle. In Hindi, 'Patrata' can carry a more personal sense of 'worthiness'.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Job Application
- पात्रता मानदंड
- अहर्ता
- अनुभव
- आवेदन
Bank Loan
- ऋण पात्रता
- आय का स्रोत
- दस्तावेज़
- पुष्टि
College Admission
- प्रवेश पात्रता
- कट-ऑफ
- प्रमाण पत्र
- सूची
Elections
- मतदान पात्रता
- उम्र सीमा
- पहचान पत्र
- अपात्रता
Legal Proceedings
- याचिकाकर्ता की पात्रता
- अधिकार क्षेत्र
- चुनौती
- सिद्ध करना
Gesprächseinstiege
"क्या आप इस छात्रवृत्ति की पात्रता के बारे में जानते हैं?"
"मेरे पास सभी कागज़ हैं, फिर भी मेरी पात्रता क्यों नहीं मानी गई?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि पात्रता मानदंड बहुत कठिन हैं?"
"पात्रता परीक्षा की तैयारी कैसे चल रही है?"
"इस पद के लिए न्यूनतम पात्रता क्या होनी चाहिए?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
क्या आपको कभी किसी चीज़ के लिए 'अपात्र' महसूस हुआ है? विस्तार से लिखें।
आपके अनुसार एक अच्छे नेता की पात्रता क्या होनी चाहिए? पाँच बिंदु लिखें।
क्या पात्रता केवल कागज़ों पर आधारित होनी चाहिए या कौशल पर भी? अपनी राय दें।
एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपने अपनी पात्रता सिद्ध की हो।
पात्रता और योग्यता के बीच के अंतर को अपने शब्दों में समझाएं।
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenPatrata (पात्रता) refers to 'eligibility' based on rules, age, or specific criteria. Yogyata (योग्यता) refers to 'ability', 'talent', or 'qualification'. You can have the yogyata (skill) to be a doctor, but without a degree, you don't have the patrata (eligibility) to practice.
It is a feminine noun. You should always use feminine adjectives and possessive markers with it, such as 'आपकी पात्रता' or 'अच्छी पात्रता'.
It might sound a bit too formal for casual chat with friends. In informal settings, people usually use 'laayak' (लायक). For example, 'तुम इसके लायक हो' (You are worthy of this) instead of 'तुम्हारी पात्रता है'.
It means 'Eligibility Criteria'. This is a very common phrase found in job advertisements and application forms.
The root is 'Pātra' (पात्र), which in Sanskrit means a vessel or a container. The suffix 'tā' makes it an abstract noun meaning the state of being a fit vessel.
The word for ineligibility is 'अपात्रता' (Apātratā), created by adding the prefix 'अ-' (a-) to Patrata.
Yes, it is very common in law to describe 'standing' or the right of a person to bring a case to court (Locus Standi).
It is an 'Eligibility Test'. For example, the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is called 'केंद्रीय शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा' in Hindi.
It is a conjunct consonant. Place your tongue behind your upper teeth for the 't', and quickly flick it for the 'r' sound. It is one syllable: 'tra'.
Yes, in Indian philosophy, it refers to a disciple's readiness or purity to receive higher spiritual knowledge from a Guru.
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Write a sentence using 'पात्रता मानदंड' regarding a college admission.
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Translate: 'Check your eligibility before applying.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about why age is an important criteria for eligibility.
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Translate: 'He lost his eligibility due to a lack of documents.'
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Write a formal sentence asking a bank manager about loan eligibility.
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Explain the difference between 'पात्रता' and 'योग्यता' in two sentences.
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Translate: 'The committee will determine the eligibility tomorrow.'
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Write a sentence using the word 'अपात्रता'.
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Translate: 'Is there any relaxation in the eligibility criteria?'
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Write a sentence about an 'Eligibility Exam'.
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Translate: 'Your eligibility depends on your hard work.' (Metaphorical)
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Write a sentence using 'पात्रता प्रमाण पत्र'.
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Translate: 'The rules of eligibility have changed.'
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Write a sentence about 'Voting Eligibility'.
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Translate: 'They questioned his eligibility.'
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Translate: 'This document confirms your eligibility.'
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Write a sentence using 'पात्रता सूची'.
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Translate: 'Eligibility is not just about papers.'
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Write a sentence about a 'scholarship' and 'eligibility'.
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Translate: 'The court accepted his standing.'
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Pronounce the word 'पात्रता' clearly three times.
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Explain your eligibility for your current job in Hindi.
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Read aloud: 'पात्रता मानदंड वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध हैं।'
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Ask a question about voting eligibility in Hindi.
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State that your eligibility has been confirmed.
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Read aloud: 'पात्रता का निर्धारण समिति द्वारा किया जाएगा।'
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Tell someone they are not eligible for a discount.
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Pronounce 'अपात्रता' clearly.
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Read aloud: 'पात्रता की कसौटी पर खरा उतरना ज़रूरी है।'
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Ask if there is any relaxation in the rules.
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Read aloud: 'शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा कठिन होती है।'
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Say 'Check your eligibility' in Hindi.
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Read aloud: 'दस्तावेज़ों के बिना पात्रता सिद्ध नहीं हो सकती।'
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Explain why someone might lose their eligibility.
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Read aloud: 'पात्रता सूची में आपका नाम है।'
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State your age as a criteria for eligibility.
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Read aloud: 'पात्रता संबंधी विवादों का निपटारा होगा।'
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Say 'Eligibility Certificate' in Hindi.
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Read aloud: 'पात्रता की अवधारणा व्यापक है।'
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Pronounce 'पात्रता मानदंड' slowly and clearly.
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Listen to: 'Aapki patrata ki jaanch ho rahi hai.' What is being checked?
Listen to: 'Patrata pariksha kal hogi.' When is the exam?
Listen to: 'Vah apatra ghoshit kiya gaya.' Is he eligible?
Listen to: 'Patrata mandand bahut sakht hain.' How are the criteria?
Listen to: 'Nyunatam ayu patrata ka hissa hai.' What is part of the eligibility?
Listen to: 'Patrata suchi dekhen.' What should you look at?
Listen to: 'Usne apni patrata kho di.' What happened?
Listen to: 'Patrata praman patra anivarya hai.' Is the certificate optional?
Listen to: 'Patrata mein koi dheel nahi hai.' Is there any relaxation?
Listen to: 'Patrata ka nirdharan samiti karegi.' Who will determine it?
Listen to: 'Kripya apni patrata siddh karen.' What are you being asked to do?
Listen to: 'Rin patrata ki pushti ho gayi hai.' What was confirmed?
Listen to: 'Patrata ke niyam saral hain.' Are the rules complex?
Listen to: 'Vah is pad ke liye patra hai.' Is he eligible for the post?
Listen to: 'Patrata sambandhi vivad.' What is the dispute about?
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Summary
The word पात्रता (pātratā) is your go-to term for 'eligibility'. Use it when discussing formal requirements for applications, like: 'क्या आप इस पद की पात्रता मानदंडों को पूरा करते हैं?' (Do you meet the eligibility criteria for this post?).
- पात्रता (pātratā) is a formal Hindi noun meaning 'eligibility' or 'worthiness'. It is used primarily in official, legal, and educational contexts.
- It comes from the root 'paatra' (vessel), implying that one must be a 'fit container' to receive a privilege or position.
- Grammatically, it is a feminine noun. It is often paired with 'mandand' (criteria) or 'sharten' (conditions).
- It differs from 'yogyata' (ability) by focusing on formal rules rather than just personal talent or skill.
Gender Check
Always remember that words ending in '-tā' (like success, beauty, eligibility) are almost always feminine in Hindi. Use 'kī' and 'ī' endings.
Context Matters
Use 'Patrata' for rules/forms and 'Yogyata' for skills/talents. Mixing them up is a common intermediate-level mistake.
Pronunciation
Don't say 'Pa-ta-ra-ta'. The 'tra' is a single, sharp sound. Practice by saying 'Train' in English but with a softer 't'.
Official Letters
When writing to a bank or university, use 'मेरी पात्रता' to sound like a serious and educated applicant.
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आकलन
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आकलन करना
B1Beurteilen oder bewerten. Der Lehrer wird die Leistung der Schüler bewerten.
आँकना
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आंकना
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A2Daten, Statistiken, Zahlen. Wird verwendet, um numerische Informationen darzustellen.
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