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कारक

karak
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Explicación कारक in your Level:
At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'कारक' very often. It is a formal word. Instead, you usually use 'वजह' (vajah) which means 'reason'. However, you might see 'कारक' in very simple science books. Imagine you are talking about why a plant grows. You need water, sun, and soil. Each of these is a 'कारक' (factor). At this stage, just remember that 'कारक' is a fancy way to say 'thing that causes something'. It is a masculine word. So you say 'बड़ा कारक' (big factor). You will mostly hear it in school or on the news. Don't worry about using it in daily chat yet. Just try to recognize it when you hear it in a sentence about science or health. For example, 'पानी जीवन के लिए एक कारक है' (Water is a factor for life). It's a building block for your future formal Hindi.
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At the A2 level, you are starting to talk about more than just your daily routine. You might discuss your health or your job. This is where 'कारक' becomes useful. You can use it to list things that affect you. For example, 'काम का दबाव तनाव का एक कारक है' (Work pressure is a factor of stress). Notice how we use 'का/के/की' with it. Since 'कारक' is masculine, we use 'का'. You should also know that in Hindi grammar, 'कारक' refers to 'cases' like 'ne' and 'ko'. If your teacher says 'Let's study Karak,' they mean grammar! But in science or news, it means 'factor'. Try to use it once in a while when you are explaining something important. It makes you sound like a more serious student of the language. Just remember: one factor is 'कारक', and many factors are also 'कारक' (unless you use a word like 'se' or 'ka' after it, then it becomes 'कारकों').
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At the B1 level, you are expected to handle more complex topics like the environment, society, and simple economics. 'कारक' is a key word for this. You should use it to analyze situations. Instead of just saying 'Pollution is bad,' you can say 'There are many factors (कारक) for pollution.' This allows you to break down a big problem into smaller parts. You will see this word in almost every newspaper article. It is often paired with adjectives like 'महत्वपूर्ण' (important), 'मुख्य' (main), or 'आर्थिक' (economic). You should also be comfortable with the plural oblique form 'कारकों'. For example, 'इन कारकों पर ध्यान दें' (Pay attention to these factors). At this level, you should be able to distinguish between 'कारण' (reason) and 'कारक' (factor). A reason is an explanation; a factor is a contributing element. Using 'कारक' correctly shows that you can think analytically in Hindi.
At the B2 level, you are moving towards fluency in professional and academic contexts. 'कारक' is no longer just a 'new word'; it is a tool for precise communication. You should use it to describe multi-factorial systems. For instance, in a debate about the economy, you would discuss 'उत्पादन के कारक' (factors of production) or 'बाज़ार के कारक' (market factors). You should also be aware of its usage in specialized fields like medicine ('जोखिम कारक' - risk factors) or astrology ('कारक ग्रह' - significator planets). Your sentences should become more complex, using phrases like 'को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक' (factors affecting...). You should also be able to use synonyms like 'घटक' (component) or 'तत्व' (element) to add variety to your speech and writing. At this stage, your focus should be on the subtle nuances—knowing exactly when 'कारक' is more appropriate than 'वजह' to convey a sense of scientific or logical rigor.
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At the C1 level, you are expected to have a near-native grasp of vocabulary. 'कारक' should be part of your active vocabulary in all formal settings. You should be able to use it in abstract philosophical discussions or high-level technical reports. You will encounter 'कारक' in legal texts, advanced scientific papers, and classical literature. You should understand how it functions in 'कारक-विभक्ति' (case-inflection) in linguistic theory. Your usage should be flawless, including the correct gender agreement and pluralization in all cases. You should also be able to identify and use its derivatives or related Sanskrit-based terms. At this level, you don't just use the word; you understand its etymological weight and its power to structure an argument. You can use it to describe the 'catalytic factors' in a historical event or the 'limiting factors' in a biological process with total confidence.
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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'कारक' is absolute. You understand its deepest nuances, including its role in ancient Sanskrit grammar (Panini's Karaka theory) and how that influences modern Hindi. You can use the word with sophisticated rhetorical flair, perhaps using it metaphorically in a speech or a piece of creative writing. You are comfortable with the most technical applications of the word in fields like quantum physics, advanced econometrics, or Vedic astrology. You can explain the difference between 'कारक' and 'हेतु' (cause/motive) in a philosophical context. For you, 'कारक' is not just a word for 'factor'; it is a fundamental concept of agency and causality that you can manipulate to express the most complex and subtle ideas. Your command over the word allows you to navigate the most prestigious intellectual circles in the Hindi-speaking world, from university seminars to high-level policy-making forums.
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कारक en 30 segundos

  • कारक (Kārak) is a masculine noun meaning 'factor', 'element', or 'agent'.
  • It is used in formal Hindi to describe contributing influences to a result.
  • In Hindi grammar, it specifically refers to 'Case' (e.g., Nominative).
  • It is common in science, news, economics, and academic discussions.

The Hindi word कारक (Kārak) is a versatile and essential noun in the Hindi language, primarily used to denote a 'factor,' 'element,' 'agent,' or 'cause.' At its core, it refers to a specific circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a particular result or outcome. Whether you are discussing the scientific reasons behind climate change, the economic variables affecting a market, or the social reasons for a community's growth, 'कारक' is the formal term you would employ to identify these constituent parts. It implies an active role in a process, suggesting that the thing described as a 'कारक' is not just present but is actively driving or influencing the final state of affairs. In academic, professional, and journalistic Hindi, this word appears frequently because it allows for a precise analysis of cause-and-effect relationships.

Scientific Context
In science, 'कारक' is used to describe independent variables or biological agents. For example, a 'disease-causing factor' is called a 'रोगजनक कारक'.
Economic Context
Economists use this word to discuss 'factors of production' (उत्पादन के कारक), such as labor, land, and capital, which are essential for creating goods.
Grammar Context
In Hindi linguistics, 'कारक' refers to 'Case' (like Nominative or Accusative). It represents the relationship between a noun/pronoun and the verb in a sentence.

Understanding 'कारक' requires distinguishing it from a simple 'reason' (कारण). While 'कारण' is the 'why,' 'कारक' is often the 'what' or 'who' that makes the 'why' happen. It is more about the components of a system. For instance, if a building collapses, the 'कारण' (reason) might be an earthquake, but the 'कारक' (factors) involved include the soil quality, the structural design, and the intensity of the tremors. This nuance is vital for B1 level learners who are transitioning from basic communication to more analytical and descriptive Hindi.

प्रदूषण स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं के लिए एक मुख्य कारक है। (Pollution is a main factor for health problems.)

शिक्षा सफलता का एक महत्वपूर्ण कारक मानी जाती है। (Education is considered an important factor for success.)

In everyday speech, you might not hear 'कारक' as often as you would hear it on the news or read it in a newspaper. However, if you are discussing social issues, politics, or health with a native speaker, using this word demonstrates a high level of vocabulary and a deeper understanding of Hindi's logical structure. It is a masculine noun, so it follows the standard rules for masculine endings in Hindi grammar. For example, the plural remains 'कारक' in the direct case but changes to 'कारकों' in the oblique case (e.g., 'इन कारकों की वजह से' - because of these factors).

विभिन्न कारकों का विश्लेषण करना आवश्यक है। (It is necessary to analyze various factors.)

आनुवंशिक कारक भी इसमें भूमिका निभाते हैं। (Genetic factors also play a role in this.)

Integrating कारक into your Hindi sentences requires an understanding of its role as an abstract noun. Usually, it functions as the subject or object that defines a cause. Because it is a masculine noun, adjectives modifying it must take the masculine form (e.g., 'महत्वपूर्ण कारक', 'बड़ा कारक'). When using it in the plural, remember that in the oblique case (when followed by postpositions like 'का', 'से', 'में'), it changes to 'कारकों'. This is a common point of confusion for learners who forget to apply the oblique plural ending.

As a Subject
'यह कारक बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।' (This factor is very important.) Here, 'कारक' is the thing being discussed.
With Adjectives
You can use descriptive words like 'आर्थिक' (economic), 'सामाजिक' (social), or 'पर्यावरणीय' (environmental) before 'कारक'.
In Comparisons
'यह कारक उस कारक से अधिक प्रभावशाली है।' (This factor is more influential than that factor.)

When constructing complex sentences, 'कारक' often appears in phrases like 'के लिए उत्तरदायी कारक' (factors responsible for) or 'को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक' (factors affecting). These structures are very common in formal writing and presentations. For instance, if you are explaining why you moved to a new city, you might list 'नौकरी' (job) and 'मौसम' (weather) as the 'प्रमुख कारक' (major factors). Using 'कारक' instead of 'वजह' (reason) elevates the register of your speech from casual to professional.

गरीबी अपराध का एक सामाजिक कारक हो सकती है। (Poverty can be a social factor of crime.)

हमें सभी बाहरी कारकों पर विचार करना चाहिए। (We should consider all external factors.)

Another important usage is in the context of 'factors of production' in economics. In Hindi, these are known as 'उत्पादन के कारक'. This includes 'भूमि' (land), 'श्रम' (labor), 'पूंजी' (capital), and 'उद्यम' (enterprise). If you are a student of business or economics studying in Hindi, you will encounter 'कारक' in almost every chapter. Similarly, in mathematics, 'कारक' can sometimes refer to a 'divisor' or 'factor' in an algebraic expression, though 'गुणनखंड' is the more specific term for mathematical factors. However, 'कारक' remains the broad term for any contributing element.

तनाव हृदय रोगों के लिए एक जोखिम कारक है। (Stress is a risk factor for heart diseases.)

समय की कमी एक नकारात्मक कारक साबित हुई। (Lack of time proved to be a negative factor.)

The word कारक is ubiquitous in formal Hindi environments. If you tune into a news broadcast on channels like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, especially during segments on the economy, environment, or health, you will hear experts discussing the 'विभिन्न कारक' (various factors) behind current events. For example, a news anchor might say, 'शेयर बाजार में गिरावट के कई कारक हैं' (There are many factors for the fall in the stock market). This demonstrates how the word is used to provide a structured analysis of complex situations.

In the Classroom
Hindi grammar is a mandatory subject in Indian schools. Teachers constantly talk about 'कारक' (Cases) like 'कर्ता कारक' (Nominative) or 'कर्म कारक' (Accusative).
In Medical Clinics
Doctors use it to explain health risks. 'धूम्रपान कैंसर का एक प्रमुख कारक है' (Smoking is a major factor of cancer).
In Government Reports
Official documents (Sarkari Kagaz) use 'कारक' to list variables in policy impact assessments.

Beyond the news and school, you will find 'कारक' in literature and academic textbooks. If you read a Hindi translation of a sociology or psychology book, the word will appear frequently to describe the elements that shape human behavior or societal trends. It is a word that signals intellectual rigor. In daily conversation, while people might use 'वजह' (reason) for simple things, they switch to 'कारक' when they want to be more specific or when they are talking about something that is part of a larger multi-faceted cause.

जलवायु परिवर्तन के लिए मानवीय गतिविधियाँ मुख्य कारक हैं। (Human activities are the main factors for climate change.)

सफलता के पीछे कई छिपे हुए कारक होते हैं। (There are many hidden factors behind success.)

Interestingly, the word is also used in the field of astrology (Jyotish), which is quite popular in India. In this context, a planet can be a 'कारक' (significator) for a certain aspect of life. For example, Venus (Shukra) is the 'कारक' for love and luxury. This usage bridges the gap between scientific/academic Hindi and traditional cultural beliefs, showing how deeply embedded the concept of an 'influencing agent' is in the language. Whether it is a planet influencing your fate or a virus influencing your health, the word 'कारक' is the bridge that connects the cause to the effect.

आर्थिक कारकों ने चुनाव के नतीजों को बदल दिया। (Economic factors changed the election results.)

यह दवा विकास का एक महत्वपूर्ण कारक है। (This medicine is an important factor in recovery.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with कारक is confusing it with the word कारण (Kāran). While they are related, they are not interchangeable. 'कारण' means 'reason' or 'cause' in a general sense (Why did this happen?), whereas 'कारक' refers to a specific 'factor' or 'agent' (What specific elements contributed to this?). For example, you would say 'बारिश होने का कारण' (The reason for rain), but you would say 'बारिश को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक' (The factors affecting the rain). Confusing these two can make your Hindi sound slightly imprecise or grammatically 'off' in formal settings.

Mistake 1: Wrong Gender
Thinking 'कारक' is feminine because it ends in 'ak'. It is masculine. Avoid saying 'बड़ी कारक' (wrong); say 'बड़ा कारक' (correct).
Mistake 2: Pluralization
Forgetting the oblique plural 'कारकों'. Learners often say 'इन कारक के लिए' instead of 'इन कारकों के लिए'.
Mistake 3: Overuse
Using 'कारक' in very casual settings where 'वजह' or 'बात' would be more natural. It can sound overly academic in a simple chat with friends.

Another subtle mistake is related to the dual meaning of the word. In a Hindi grammar context, 'कारक' means 'case.' If you are talking to a Hindi teacher and you say 'मैंने कारक पढ़े हैं' (I have studied factors), they might assume you are talking about grammar cases (Nominative, Accusative, etc.). Always provide context. If you are talking about science, say 'वैज्ञानिक कारक' (scientific factors). If you are talking about grammar, say 'व्याकरण के कारक' (grammatical cases). This prevents any ambiguity in your communication.

❌ गलत: यह मुख्य कारण है। (When you mean 'This is a main factor.')
✅ सही: यह मुख्य कारक है।

❌ गलत: इन कारक की वजह से।
✅ सही: इन कारकों की वजह से।

Lastly, be careful with the pronunciation. The first syllable 'का' (kā) is a long vowel, and the second syllable 'र' (ra) is short, followed by 'क' (ka). Some learners accidentally lengthen the last syllable, making it sound like 'kaaraaka,' which is incorrect. Keep the 'ra' and 'ka' crisp and short. Practicing the word in phrases like 'महत्वपूर्ण कारक' (important factor) can help you get the rhythm right. Remember, the goal is to sound natural while maintaining the formal precision that 'कारक' provides.

❌ गलत: आर्थिक कारकें (Thinking it's feminine plural).
✅ सही: आर्थिक कारक (Masculine plural direct).

❌ गलत: सफलता की कारक (Using feminine 'ki').
✅ सही: सफलता का कारक (Using masculine 'ka').

While कारक is the most precise word for 'factor,' there are several other words in Hindi that share similar semantic space. Understanding the differences between them will help you choose the right word for the right context. The most common alternatives are कारण (reason/cause), तत्व (element/component), and अंश (part/portion). Each of these carries a slightly different nuance that can change the meaning of your sentence.

कारक vs. कारण (Kāran)
'कारण' is the general 'reason' or 'why.' 'कारक' is the specific 'agent' or 'influence' that acts as a cause. 'कारक' is more analytical.
कारक vs. तत्व (Tattva)
'तत्व' means 'element' or 'essence.' It refers to what something is made of. 'कारक' refers to what something does or how it influences.
कारक vs. घटक (Ghatak)
'घटक' means 'component' or 'constituent.' It is very similar to 'कारक' but is often used to describe parts of a machine or a chemical compound.

In a sentence like 'Success depends on many factors,' you could use 'कारकों' or 'घटकों'. However, 'कारकों' sounds more like these elements are driving the success, while 'घटकों' sounds like they are just parts of the success. If you want to talk about the 'reason' for someone's failure, 'कारण' is better. If you want to talk about the 'contributing factors' like lack of sleep, poor diet, and stress, 'कारक' is the perfect choice. This distinction is what separates an intermediate learner from an advanced one.

हवा में कई प्रदूषणकारी कारक मौजूद हैं। (There are many polluting factors present in the air.)

इस समस्या के मूल तत्वों को समझें। (Understand the basic elements of this problem.)

For those interested in more poetic or literary Hindi, you might encounter the word हेतु (hetu), which also means 'cause' or 'purpose.' However, 'हेतु' is very formal and usually used in the sense of 'for the sake of' or 'the purpose behind'. 'कारक' remains the workhorse for scientific and logical analysis. By mastering these synonyms, you can avoid repeating the same word in a long essay or speech, which makes your Hindi sound more sophisticated and fluent.

विकास के लिए शांति एक अनिवार्य कारक है। (Peace is an essential factor for development.)

यह कहानी का मुख्य घटक है। (This is the main component of the story.)

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The same Sanskrit root 'kṛ' gives us words like 'Karma' (action), 'Kriya' (verb), and even the English word 'Create' (via Proto-Indo-European roots).

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ˈkɑː.rʌk/
US /ˈkɑː.rək/
Stress is on the first syllable 'Kā'.
Rima con
मारक (Mārak - deadly) धारक (Dhārak - holder) तारक (Tārak - savior) नारक (Nārak - hellish) स्मारक (Smārak - monument) प्रचारक (Prachārak - preacher) सुधारक (Sudhārak - reformer) विचारक (Vichārak - thinker)
Errores comunes
  • Lengthening the last syllable to sound like 'karakaa'.
  • Pronouncing the 'r' too hard like an American 'r'.
  • Confusing it with 'Karak' (hard/stiff) which is spelled differently in some contexts.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts but requires context to know if it means 'factor' or 'grammar case'.

Escritura 4/5

Requires knowledge of masculine gender and oblique plural forms.

Expresión oral 3/5

Simple pronunciation, but sounds very formal if overused in casual speech.

Escucha 3/5

Common in news and educational videos.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

कारण (Reason) तत्व (Element) मुख्य (Main) प्रभाव (Influence) परिणाम (Result)

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विभक्ति (Inflection) निर्धारक (Determinant) विश्लेषण (Analysis) प्रक्रिया (Process) योगदान (Contribution)

Avanzado

कार्य-कारण संबंध (Causality) कारक-विभक्ति (Case-inflection theory) बहुआयामी (Multidimensional) प्रासंगिक (Relevant) अंतर्निहित (Inherent)

Gramática que debes saber

Masculine Noun Agreement

बड़ा कारक (Big factor), न कि बड़ी कारक।

Oblique Plural formation

इन कारकों में (In these factors), न कि इन कारक में।

Case Markers (Karak Chinha)

राम ने (Karta Karak), राम को (Karm Karak).

Adjective-Noun agreement

आर्थिक कारक (Economic factor) - 'ik' suffix adjectives are neutral but 'ka' possessive changes.

Postpositional influence

कारक के लिए (For the factor) - 'कारक' remains same in singular oblique.

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Ejemplos por nivel

1

धूप पौधों के लिए एक कारक है।

Sun is a factor for plants.

'कारक' is masculine, so we use 'एक' (one/a).

2

पानी स्वास्थ्य का कारक है।

Water is a factor for health.

Uses 'का' because 'कारक' is masculine.

3

यह एक छोटा कारक है।

This is a small factor.

'छोटा' is the masculine adjective for 'small'.

4

क्या यह मुख्य कारक है?

Is this the main factor?

A simple question structure using 'क्या'.

5

भोजन शक्ति का कारक है।

Food is a factor for strength.

Shows a simple cause-effect relationship.

6

हवा एक प्राकृतिक कारक है।

Air is a natural factor.

'प्राकृतिक' means natural.

7

पढ़ना सफलता का कारक है।

Reading is a factor for success.

Gerund 'पढ़ना' used as a subject.

8

यह एक महत्वपूर्ण कारक है।

This is an important factor.

'महत्वपूर्ण' is a common adjective meaning important.

1

नींद अच्छी सेहत का एक कारक है।

Sleep is a factor of good health.

Focus on 'का' for masculine possession.

2

प्रदूषण बीमारी का कारक बन सकता है।

Pollution can become a factor of disease.

'बन सकता है' means 'can become'.

3

समय सफलता का सबसे बड़ा कारक है।

Time is the biggest factor of success.

'सबसे बड़ा' is the superlative 'biggest'.

4

हमें इस कारक को समझना चाहिए।

We should understand this factor.

'चाहिए' is used for 'should'.

5

क्या पैसा खुशी का कारक है?

Is money a factor of happiness?

Abstract nouns 'पैसा' and 'खुशी' used together.

6

यह कारक बहुत प्रभावशाली है।

This factor is very influential.

'प्रभावशाली' means influential.

7

वह एक बाहरी कारक था।

That was an external factor.

'बाहरी' means external/outside.

8

मेहनत उन्नति का कारक है।

Hard work is a factor of progress.

'उन्नति' means progress or advancement.

1

शिक्षा गरीबी दूर करने का मुख्य कारक है।

Education is the main factor for removing poverty.

Use of infinitive 'करने' in an oblique phrase.

2

इन कारकों की वजह से व्यापार में घाटा हुआ।

Because of these factors, there was a loss in business.

Oblique plural 'कारकों' used with 'की वजह से'.

3

वैज्ञानिक इस नए कारक की जांच कर रहे हैं।

Scientists are investigating this new factor.

Continuous tense 'कर रहे हैं'.

4

तनाव हृदय रोगों का एक प्रमुख जोखिम कारक है।

Stress is a major risk factor for heart diseases.

'जोखिम कारक' is a compound noun for 'risk factor'.

5

हमें सभी सामाजिक कारकों पर विचार करना होगा।

We will have to consider all social factors.

'होगा' indicates future necessity (will have to).

6

क्या आनुवंशिक कारक व्यवहार को प्रभावित करते हैं?

Do genetic factors affect behavior?

Plural subject 'कारक' with plural verb 'करते हैं'.

7

यह कारक स्थिति को और खराब कर सकता है।

This factor can make the situation even worse.

'और खराब' means 'even worse'.

8

कई कारक मिलकर परिणाम तय करते हैं।

Many factors together determine the result.

'मिलकर' means 'together/combining'.

1

उत्पादन के कारकों में भूमि और श्रम शामिल हैं।

Factors of production include land and labor.

Formal economic terminology.

2

राजनीतिक अस्थिरता विकास का एक नकारात्मक कारक है।

Political instability is a negative factor for development.

'अस्थिरता' means instability.

3

इस शोध में कई मनोवैज्ञानिक कारकों का विश्लेषण किया गया है।

Many psychological factors have been analyzed in this research.

Passive voice 'किया गया है'.

4

बढ़ती जनसंख्या जलवायु परिवर्तन का एक बड़ा कारक है।

Increasing population is a big factor in climate change.

'बढ़ती' is a present participle used as an adjective.

5

निवेशकों को बाजार के जोखिम कारकों का पता होना चाहिए।

Investors should be aware of market risk factors.

'पता होना चाहिए' means 'should know/be aware'.

6

यह कारक हमारी सफलता के लिए निर्णायक साबित होगा।

This factor will prove decisive for our success.

'निर्णायक' means decisive.

7

सांस्कृतिक कारकों को नजरअंदाज नहीं किया जा सकता।

Cultural factors cannot be ignored.

'नजरअंदाज करना' means to ignore.

8

आर्थिक कारक अक्सर मतदान व्यवहार को तय करते हैं।

Economic factors often determine voting behavior.

'अक्सर' means often.

1

ऐतिहासिक घटनाओं के पीछे जटिल सामाजिक-आर्थिक कारक होते हैं।

There are complex socio-economic factors behind historical events.

Compound adjective 'सामाजिक-आर्थिक'.

2

इस सिद्धांत में 'कारक' की भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है।

The role of the 'factor' is extremely important in this theory.

'अत्यंत' is a formal word for 'extremely'.

3

हमें उन अंतर्निहित कारकों की पहचान करनी होगी जो तनाव पैदा करते हैं।

We must identify those underlying factors that create stress.

'अंतर्निहित' means underlying or inherent.

4

वैश्वीकरण ने कई नए आर्थिक कारकों को जन्म दिया है।

Globalization has given birth to many new economic factors.

'जन्म देना' is an idiom meaning 'to give birth to' or 'create'.

5

भाषा के विकास में भौगोलिक कारक भी महत्वपूर्ण होते हैं।

Geographical factors are also important in the development of language.

'भौगोलिक' means geographical.

6

इन कारकों का परस्पर प्रभाव समझना बहुत कठिन है।

It is very difficult to understand the mutual influence of these factors.

'परस्पर प्रभाव' means mutual influence.

7

न्यायालय ने सभी प्रासंगिक कारकों पर विचार करने के बाद निर्णय लिया।

The court decided after considering all relevant factors.

'प्रासंगिक' means relevant.

8

तकनीकी कारक उद्योग के भविष्य को आकार दे रहे हैं।

Technological factors are shaping the future of the industry.

'आकार देना' means to shape.

1

पाणिनीय व्याकरण में 'कारक' का सिद्धांत अत्यंत सूक्ष्म और गहन है।

The theory of 'Karaka' in Paninian grammar is extremely subtle and profound.

Refers to the specific linguistic meaning of the word.

2

ब्रह्मांड की उत्पत्ति के पीछे के आदि कारकों की खोज जारी है।

The search for the primordial factors behind the origin of the universe continues.

'आदि' here means primordial or original.

3

दार्शनिक विमर्श में 'कारक' और 'कार्य' के संबंध पर चर्चा की जाती है।

In philosophical discourse, the relationship between 'factor' and 'effect' is discussed.

'कार्य' here means effect/result (Sanskrit terminology).

4

किसी भी सभ्यता के पतन के लिए बहुआयामी कारक जिम्मेदार होते हैं।

Multidimensional factors are responsible for the decline of any civilization.

'बहुआयामी' means multidimensional.

5

लेखक ने समाज के विघटनकारी कारकों का सूक्ष्म चित्रण किया है।

The author has provided a subtle portrayal of the disruptive factors of society.

'विघटनकारी' means disruptive or disintegrating.

6

इन कारकों की परस्पर क्रिया से ही नया पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र बनता है।

A new ecosystem is formed only through the interaction of these factors.

'परस्पर क्रिया' means interaction.

7

नीति निर्माताओं को इन सूक्ष्म कारकों की अनदेखी नहीं करनी चाहिए।

Policy makers should not ignore these subtle factors.

'अनदेखी करना' means to ignore or overlook.

8

ज्योतिष शास्त्र में शनि को कर्म का कारक माना जाता है।

In astrology, Saturn is considered the significator of Karma.

Refers to the astrological usage of the word.

Colocaciones comunes

मुख्य कारक
आर्थिक कारक
जोखिम कारक
महत्वपूर्ण कारक
सामाजिक कारक
उत्पादन के कारक
निर्णायक कारक
बाहरी कारक
आनुवंशिक कारक
मनोवैज्ञानिक कारक

Frases Comunes

कारक चिह्न

— Grammatical case markers like 'ne', 'ko', 'se'. Used in Hindi grammar lessons.

कारक चिह्न वाक्यों को जोड़ने में मदद करते हैं।

प्रमुख कारक

— The primary or main factor contributing to an event.

गरीबी अपराध का प्रमुख कारक है।

उत्तरदायी कारक

— The factors responsible for a certain situation.

प्रदूषण के लिए उत्तरदायी कारक कौन से हैं?

निर्धारक कारक

— Determining factors that decide the final outcome.

कीमत बाजार का निर्धारक कारक है।

सकारात्मक कारक

— A positive factor that helps in achieving a goal.

आत्मविश्वास एक सकारात्मक कारक है।

नकारात्मक कारक

— A negative factor that hinders progress or causes harm.

आलस्य एक नकारात्मक कारक है।

विभिन्न कारक

— Various factors; used when listing multiple influences.

इसके पीछे विभिन्न कारक हो सकते हैं।

कारक विश्लेषण

— Factor analysis; a technical term used in statistics and research.

हमने डेटा का कारक विश्लेषण किया।

सहायक कारक

— Supporting factors that aid a main cause.

तकनीक विकास में एक सहायक कारक है।

मूल कारक

— The root factor or the most basic influence.

समस्या का मूल कारक क्या है?

Se confunde a menudo con

कारक vs कारण (Kāran)

'Kāran' is the reason/why. 'Kārak' is the specific factor/agent. Use 'Kārak' for variables.

कारक vs कर्क (Kark)

'Kark' means 'Cancer' (zodiac sign or disease). Don't confuse the spelling/sound.

कारक vs कड़क (Kadak)

'Kadak' means 'hard' or 'stiff'. It sounds somewhat similar to 'Karak' but is totally different.

Modismos y expresiones

"कारक बनना"

— To become a factor or a cause for something to happen.

उसकी गलती हार का कारक बनी।

Neutral
"कारकों का मेल"

— A combination of factors working together.

सफलता कई कारकों का मेल है।

Formal
"कारक के रूप में उभरना"

— To emerge as a factor in a situation.

सोशल मीडिया अब राजनीति में एक बड़े कारक के रूप में उभरा है।

Journalistic
"कारकों को टटोलना"

— To search for or investigate the factors behind something.

पुलिस घटना के कारकों को टटोल रही है।

Neutral
"कारक की भूमिका निभाना"

— To play the role of a factor.

किस्मत भी कभी-कभी एक कारक की भूमिका निभाती है।

Common
"मुख्य कारक होना"

— To be the primary factor.

शिक्षा ही बदलाव का मुख्य कारक है।

Formal
"कारकों का जाल"

— A web of factors; used for very complex situations.

यह मामला कई कारकों का जाल है।

Literary
"कारक के तौर पर"

— As a factor.

इसे एक कारक के तौर पर देखा जाना चाहिए।

Neutral
"अदृश्य कारक"

— Invisible or hidden factors.

कई अदृश्य कारक हमें प्रभावित करते हैं।

Formal
"कारकों का प्रभाव"

— The influence of factors.

इन कारकों का प्रभाव लंबे समय तक रहेगा।

Formal

Fácil de confundir

कारक vs कारण

Both relate to causality.

'Karan' is the explanation of an event, while 'Karak' is the component or agent that contributes to it. You ask for 'karan' but you analyze 'karak'.

देरी का कारण (reason for delay) vs. देरी के कारक (factors of delay).

कारक vs घटक

Both mean 'component' or 'factor'.

'Ghatak' is often used for physical or mechanical parts, while 'Karak' is used for abstract influences or agents.

मशीन के घटक vs. सफलता के कारक.

कारक vs तत्व

Both refer to parts of a whole.

'Tattva' refers to the essence or basic substance (like elements in the periodic table), while 'Karak' refers to an active influence.

सत्य के तत्व vs. विकास के कारक.

कारक vs कर्ता

In grammar, 'Karta' is a type of 'Karak'.

'Karta' is specifically the 'doer' (subject), while 'Karak' is the general category of grammatical cases.

राम कर्ता है (Ram is the doer) vs. यह कर्ता कारक है (This is the nominative case).

कारक vs हेतु

Both can mean 'cause'.

'Hetu' is more about 'purpose' or 'motive' and is extremely formal. 'Karak' is more about 'influence' and 'variable'.

परोपकार हेतु vs. आर्थिक कारक.

Patrones de oraciones

A1

[Noun] [Noun] का कारक है।

पानी जीवन का कारक है।

A2

[Adjective] कारक [Verb].

यह मुख्य कारक है।

B1

[Noun] के लिए कई [Adjective] कारक हैं।

सफलता के लिए कई महत्वपूर्ण कारक हैं।

B1

इन कारकों की वजह से [Result].

इन कारकों की वजह से देरी हुई।

B2

[Noun] को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक [Noun] हैं।

सेहत को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक भोजन और व्यायाम हैं।

C1

[Abstract Noun] के पीछे के अंतर्निहित कारक [Noun] हैं।

क्रांति के पीछे के अंतर्निहित कारक आर्थिक थे।

C1

[Noun] का विश्लेषण विभिन्न कारकों के आधार पर किया गया।

डेटा का विश्लेषण विभिन्न कारकों के आधार पर किया गया।

C2

[Technical Term] में 'कारक' की भूमिका को नकारा नहीं जा सकता।

पारिस्थितिकी में 'कारक' की भूमिका को नकारा नहीं जा सकता।

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

कारण (Cause)
कार्य (Work/Effect)
कर्ता (Doer/Subject)
क्रिया (Action/Verb)

Verbos

करना (To do)
कराना (To make someone do)

Adjetivos

कारकीय (Factorial/Causal)
कार्यकारी (Executive/Working)

Relacionado

व्याकरण (Grammar)
विभक्ति (Inflection)
तत्व (Element)
घटक (Component)
हेतु (Purpose)
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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Very common in academic and news Hindi; less common in casual street Hindi.

Errores comunes
  • Using 'की' instead of 'का' with कारक. → सफलता का कारक (Correct)

    Because 'कारक' is masculine, the possessive particle must be 'का', not the feminine 'की'.

  • Using 'कारक' when you mean a simple 'reason'. → वजह / कारण (Correct for simple reasons)

    Using 'कारक' for 'The reason I was late' sounds too formal and slightly weird. Use 'वजह' there.

  • Forgetting the oblique plural 'कारकों'. → इन कारकों पर (Correct)

    When 'कारक' is plural and followed by a postposition, it must change to 'कारकों'.

  • Thinking 'कारक' is feminine because of the 'ak' ending. → महत्वपूर्ण कारक (Correct)

    Many Hindi words ending in 'ak' (like 'lekhak', 'nayak') are masculine. 'Karak' follows this pattern.

  • Confusing 'कारक' with 'कर्क' (Cancer). → कारक (Factor)

    The pronunciation is different. 'Karak' has three syllables (Kaa-ra-ka), 'Kark' has two (Kar-ka).

Consejos

Gender Agreement

Always remember 'कारक' is masculine. Use 'बड़ा कारक' and 'सफलता का कारक'. This is the most important rule for using it correctly.

Analytical Tone

Use 'कारक' instead of 'वजह' when you want to sound more professional or scientific. It elevates your Hindi immediately.

Short Endings

Keep the 'rak' part of 'kaarak' short. Don't drag it out. The emphasis is on the first syllable 'Kaa'.

Two Meanings

Check if you are in a grammar context or a general context. This word changes its meaning from 'case' to 'factor' accordingly.

Use in Lists

When listing causes in an essay, use 'पहला कारक', 'दूसरा कारक', etc. It provides a very clear structure to your writing.

News Keywords

Listen for this word in news reports about the stock market or climate change. It is a very high-frequency keyword in those domains.

Formal Discussions

In a formal meeting, using 'कारक' shows that you have a deep understanding of the language beyond basic conversational Hindi.

Mnemonic Aid

Associate 'Karak' with 'Character'. Just like characters make a movie, 'karaks' make a result happen.

Economics Tip

If you study economics in Hindi, 'उत्पादन के कारक' is a term you must know. It refers to land, labor, capital, and enterprise.

Oblique Plural

Practice the transition from 'कारक' to 'कारकों' when using 'se' or 'ka'. This is a hallmark of an advanced speaker.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of a 'Car' (Kā) and a 'Rock' (Rak). A 'Car' hitting a 'Rock' is a major 'Factor' in an accident. Kā-rak = Factor.

Asociación visual

Imagine a large gear labeled 'कारक' turning a smaller wheel labeled 'परिणाम' (result). The gear is the factor that makes the wheel turn.

Word Web

Factor Cause Agent Case (Grammar) Element Influence Variable Significator

Desafío

Write three sentences about your favorite hobby using 'कारक' to describe why you like it or what makes you good at it.

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'कृ' (kṛ), which means 'to do' or 'to make'.

Significado original: In Sanskrit, 'Kāraka' literally means 'the doer' or 'one who brings about an action'.

Indo-Aryan / Indo-European.

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral, formal term.

In English, we often use 'factor' in business and math. In Hindi, 'कारक' feels slightly more formal and is heavily tied to education.

Panini's Ashtadhyayi (Classic text on Karaka theory). Hindi Grammar textbooks (NCERT). Astrological charts (Kundli).

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Science/Medicine

  • जोखिम कारक (Risk factor)
  • रोगजनक कारक (Pathogenic factor)
  • जैविक कारक (Biological factor)
  • पर्यावरणीय कारक (Environmental factor)

Economics/Business

  • उत्पादन के कारक (Factors of production)
  • बाजार के कारक (Market factors)
  • आर्थिक कारक (Economic factors)
  • निर्धारक कारक (Determining factors)

Grammar Class

  • कारक चिह्न (Case markers)
  • कर्ता कारक (Nominative case)
  • कारक के भेद (Types of cases)
  • विभक्ति प्रयोग (Use of inflections)

Astrology

  • कारक ग्रह (Significator planet)
  • भाग्य का कारक (Factor of luck)
  • धन का कारक (Factor of wealth)
  • संतान कारक (Factor for children)

Social Analysis

  • सामाजिक कारक (Social factors)
  • सांस्कृतिक कारक (Cultural factors)
  • ऐतिहासिक कारक (Historical factors)
  • मनोवैज्ञानिक कारक (Psychological factors)

Inicios de conversación

"आपकी सफलता का मुख्य कारक क्या है?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि किस्मत जीवन में एक बड़ा कारक है?"

"प्रदूषण के लिए कौन से कारक सबसे ज्यादा जिम्मेदार हैं?"

"व्यापार में लाभ के लिए मुख्य कारक क्या होने चाहिए?"

"क्या आनुवंशिक कारक हमारे व्यक्तित्व को तय करते हैं?"

Temas para diario

आज मेरी खुशी के मुख्य कारक क्या थे? विस्तार से लिखें।

अपने करियर के तीन सबसे महत्वपूर्ण कारकों के बारे में सोचें और लिखें।

क्या बाहरी कारक हमारे जीवन को ज्यादा प्रभावित करते हैं या आंतरिक कारक?

हिंदी सीखने में आपके लिए सबसे बड़ा सहायक कारक कौन सा रहा है?

एक ऐसी समस्या के बारे में लिखें जिसे आपने सुलझाया, और उसके पीछे के कारकों का विश्लेषण करें।

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it has two main meanings. In general Hindi, it means 'factor' or 'agent'. In Hindi grammar, it means 'Case' (like Nominative, Accusative). Context usually makes the meaning clear. For example, if you are in a classroom, it likely means grammar. In a news report about the economy, it means factor.

It is a masculine noun. This means you should use masculine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'महत्वपूर्ण कारक' (important factor) and 'कारक होता है' (a factor happens/is).

The direct plural is the same: 'कारक'. For example, 'कई कारक' (many factors). However, when followed by a postposition like 'ka', 'se', or 'mein', it changes to 'कारकों'. For example, 'इन कारकों की वजह से' (because of these factors).

In casual conversation, yes. 'वजह' (vajah) is very common for 'reason'. However, 'कारक' is better when you are discussing specific scientific or economic elements. Using 'कारक' makes you sound more educated and precise.

These are 'case markers' in Hindi grammar. They are small words like 'ne', 'ko', 'se', 'ke liye' that show the relationship between a noun and a verb. They are essential for building correct Hindi sentences.

You say 'जोखिम कारक' (jokhim kārak). This is very common in medical and health-related discussions in Hindi.

Yes, it is very common in formal, academic, and professional Hindi. You will see it every day in newspapers and hear it on news channels.

'कारण' (kāran) is the 'reason' or 'why' something happened. 'कारक' (kārak) is the specific 'factor' or 'influence' that helped make it happen. 'Kārak' is more like a variable in an equation.

Technically, yes, as an 'agent' or 'doer', but in modern Hindi, it is almost always used for abstract things like 'economic factors' or 'social factors'.

It comes from Sanskrit. The root is 'kṛ', which means 'to do'. This is the same root that gives us the word 'Karma'.

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Write a sentence using 'मुख्य कारक'.

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Translate: 'Pollution is a factor of disease.'

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Write a sentence about economic factors.

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Use 'कारकों' in a sentence with 'की वजह से'.

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Translate: 'Water is a factor for life.'

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Write a sentence using 'जोखिम कारक'.

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Use 'कारक' in a grammatical context.

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Translate: 'We should consider all factors.'

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Write a sentence using 'बाहरी कारक'.

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Use 'कारक' to describe a planet.

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Translate: 'Education is an important factor.'

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Write a sentence about 'factors of production'.

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Use 'कारक' in a scientific context.

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Translate: 'Many factors together determine the result.'

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Write a sentence using 'नकारात्मक कारक'.

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Use 'कारक' to talk about health.

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Translate: 'Social factors affect behavior.'

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Write a sentence using 'निर्णायक कारक'.

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Use 'कारक' in a sentence about climate change.

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Translate: 'Identify the factors.'

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Pronounce: 'कारक'

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Say: 'Important factor'

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Say: 'Main factor of success'

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Say: 'Economic factors'

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Say: 'Analyze the factors'

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Say: 'External factor'

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Say: 'Decisive factor'

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Say: 'Genetic factor'

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Say: 'Determining factor'

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Say: 'Factor of happiness'

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Say: 'Factor of growth'

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Say: 'Grammatical cases'

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Listen and write the word for 'factor'.

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Listen to 'आर्थिक कारक' and translate.

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Listen to 'मुख्य कारक' and translate.

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Listen to 'जोखिम कारक' and translate.

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