Significado
Prompt and swift measures taken.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a hallmark of 'Sarkari Hindi'. Using it correctly can actually help you get things done in government offices as it shows you are aware of official terminology. News channels like Aaj Tak or NDTV use this phrase constantly in 'Breaking News' banners to create a sense of urgency and state responsiveness. In Indian courts, 'तत्काल कार्रवाई' is often linked to 'Article 21' (Right to Life and Liberty), implying that delay in action is a violation of rights. On social media, the hashtag #TatkaalAction is sometimes used by citizens to demand quick responses from brands or officials.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember 'Kaaryavaahi' is feminine. If you say 'Tatkaal kaaryavaahi ki gayi', you sound like a native expert.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for small things like asking for a glass of water, people will think you are being incredibly sarcastic or arrogant.
Significado
Prompt and swift measures taken.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember 'Kaaryavaahi' is feminine. If you say 'Tatkaal kaaryavaahi ki gayi', you sound like a native expert.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for small things like asking for a glass of water, people will think you are being incredibly sarcastic or arrogant.
Social Media Power
When complaining to Indian companies on Twitter, using 'तत्काल कार्रवाई' often gets a faster response from their automated systems.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'karna'.
पुलिस ने चोर के खिलाफ तत्काल कार्रवाई ______।
Because 'कार्रवाई' (kaaryavaahi) is feminine, the past tense of 'karna' must be 'की' (ki).
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal email to a government officer?
Choose the best option:
This option uses the correct formal register and polite phrasing ('kripa karein').
Match the Hindi phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these specific collocations.
Complete the dialogue between a citizen and a police officer.
Citizen: सर, मेरी कार चोरी हो गई है। Officer: चिंता मत कीजिए, हम इस पर ______ करेंगे।
In a police context, 'तत्काल कार्रवाई' is the standard professional response.
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Ayudas visuales
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4 ejerciciosपुलिस ने चोर के खिलाफ तत्काल कार्रवाई ______।
Because 'कार्रवाई' (kaaryavaahi) is feminine, the past tense of 'karna' must be 'की' (ki).
Choose the best option:
This option uses the correct formal register and polite phrasing ('kripa karein').
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the standard translations for these specific collocations.
Citizen: सर, मेरी कार चोरी हो गई है। Officer: चिंता मत कीजिए, हम इस पर ______ करेंगे।
In a police context, 'तत्काल कार्रवाई' is the standard professional response.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, 'Tatkaal' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'immediate'. While the railway booking system is the most famous use, it is used in many formal contexts.
Yes, 'Turant kaaryavaahi' is also correct and slightly more common in spoken Hindi, but 'Tatkaal' sounds more official.
Because 'Kaaryavaahi' is a feminine noun. In Hindi, the verb must agree with the gender of the object in many past tense constructions.
Yes, especially in police or legal dramas like 'Singham' or 'Jolly LLB'.
You would say 'कोई कार्रवाई नहीं की गई' (Koi kaaryavaahi nahi ki gayi).
The correct formal spelling and pronunciation is 'Kaaryavaahi' (कार्रवाई). 'Karvai' is a common colloquial shortening.
Yes, if you are describing how you handled a crisis: 'मैंने स्थिति को संभाला और तत्काल कार्रवाई की।'
The opposite would be 'विलंब' (delay) or 'ढिलाई' (laxity/looseness).
Absolutely. It's used for urgent tasks, responding to market changes, or disciplinary actions.
If said to a subordinate, it's a firm command. If said to a superior, it must be phrased as a request ('...की कृपा करें') to avoid being rude.
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कड़ी कार्रवाई
similarStrict action
त्वरित न्याय
builds onSwift justice
कारण बताओ नोटिस
specialized formShow-cause notice
हाथ पर हाथ धर कर बैठना
contrastTo sit idle
