C1 Collocation Formal

अहम भूमिका

aham bhumika

Important role

Significado

A crucial or significant part played by someone or something.

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Contexto cultural

In Indian offices, using 'अहम भूमिका' in a performance review is a sign of high praise and is often used by managers to justify promotions. The term is used in film reviews to distinguish between a 'lead role' and a 'pivotal character role' that changes the story. Textbooks in India almost always use this phrase when describing the contributions of freedom fighters or social reformers. During weddings or major family events, elders are often thanked for their 'अहम भूमिका' in the upbringing of the children.

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The Verb Secret

Always use 'निभाना' (nibhānā). Using 'करना' (karnā) is the #1 sign of a non-native speaker.

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Gender Alert

Remember 'Bhumika' is a girl's name too! It's always feminine. 'निभाई' is your best friend here.

Significado

A crucial or significant part played by someone or something.

🎯

The Verb Secret

Always use 'निभाना' (nibhānā). Using 'करना' (karnā) is the #1 sign of a non-native speaker.

⚠️

Gender Alert

Remember 'Bhumika' is a girl's name too! It's always feminine. 'निभाई' is your best friend here.

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Modesty

In India, it's more polite to say someone ELSE played an 'अहम भूमिका' than to claim it for yourself.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'निभाना' (nibhānā).

डॉक्टरों ने महामारी के दौरान एक ______ भूमिका ______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: अहम, निभाई

Since 'bhumika' is feminine, the verb must be 'nibhayi'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal report?

Select the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: उन्होंने इस प्रोजेक्ट की सफलता में अहम भूमिका निभाई।

This option uses the correct formal register and collocation.

Match the person to the context where they play an 'अहम भूमिका'.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

All these pairs represent essential roles in their respective fields.

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.

A: हमारी टीम ने लक्ष्य हासिल कर लिया। B: हाँ, और इसमें राहुल की ______ ______ रही।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: अहम भूमिका

In a professional context, 'अहम भूमिका' is the most natural way to credit a colleague.

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Where to use it

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Professional

  • Interviews
  • Reports
  • Reviews
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Academic

  • Essays
  • History
  • Science

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'निभाना' (nibhānā). Fill Blank B1

डॉक्टरों ने महामारी के दौरान एक ______ भूमिका ______।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: अहम, निभाई

Since 'bhumika' is feminine, the verb must be 'nibhayi'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal report? Choose B2

Select the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: उन्होंने इस प्रोजेक्ट की सफलता में अहम भूमिका निभाई।

This option uses the correct formal register and collocation.

Match the person to the context where they play an 'अहम भूमिका'. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

All these pairs represent essential roles in their respective fields.

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues. dialogue_completion B1

A: हमारी टीम ने लक्ष्य हासिल कर लिया। B: हाँ, और इसमें राहुल की ______ ______ रही।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: अहम भूमिका

In a professional context, 'अहम भूमिका' is the most natural way to credit a colleague.

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Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, but it's less common. You could say 'प्रदूषण ने बीमारी फैलाने में अहम भूमिका निभाई' (Pollution played a crucial role in spreading the disease).

It is written as 'अहम' and pronounced 'Aham'. 'Ahem' is an English interjection.

Yes, 'अहम भूमिकाएँ' (Aham bhumikayein), but the singular is much more common in collocations.

Neither is better; 'Aham' is slightly more punchy and common in journalism, while 'Mahatvapurn' is more academic.

Because 'Bhumika' is a feminine noun, and in the 'ne' construction, the verb agrees with the object.

Absolutely. 'इस मशीन ने उत्पादन में अहम भूमिका निभाई' (This machine played a crucial role in production).

Only if the conversation is serious. For casual talk, use 'बड़ा हाथ' (bara hath - big hand/part).

नगण्य भूमिका (naganya bhumika - negligible role).

Partially. 'Bhumika' is Sanskrit, but 'Aham' (meaning important) is Arabic.

Yes, it is a very popular female name in India, meaning 'role' or 'earth'.

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