कार्यभार सौंपना
To assign work; to allocate a task or duty to someone.
कार्यभार सौंपना en 30 segundos
- Formal Hindi phrase for delegating work.
- Used in offices, government, and serious contexts.
- Implies a transfer of trust and accountability.
- Requires the 'ko' postposition for the recipient.
The Hindi phrase कार्यभार सौंपना (Kāryabhār Saumpnā) is a sophisticated and formal way to describe the act of delegating responsibility or assigning tasks. In a literal sense, it translates to 'handing over the weight of work.' This isn't just about giving someone a simple chore; it carries a connotation of trust, official transfer of power, and the expectation of accountability. When you use this term, you are signaling a professional or serious transition of duties from one person to another.
- Core Concept
- The term combines 'Kārya' (Work), 'Bhār' (Burden/Responsibility), and 'Saumpnā' (To entrust/hand over). It is predominantly used in corporate, governmental, and formal organizational settings.
- Usage Context
- Imagine a manager leaving for a month-long vacation; they would 'kāryabhār saumpnā' to their assistant. Similarly, in politics, when a new minister takes over a department, the outgoing minister hands over the 'kāryabhār'.
प्रबंधक ने अपनी अनुपस्थिति में सहायक को सारा कार्यभार सौंपना उचित समझा। (The manager thought it appropriate to assign all the workload to the assistant in his absence.)
In everyday Indian life, while people might use simpler words like 'kaam dena' (to give work), 'kāryabhār saumpnā' appears in newspapers, official emails, and formal announcements. It reflects a hierarchical structure where authority is being channeled. Using this phrase correctly marks you as a speaker with a high level of professional Hindi proficiency.
रिटायर होने से पहले, उन्होंने अपने उत्तराधिकारी को कार्यभार सौंपा। (Before retiring, he handed over the charge to his successor.)
The verb 'saumpnā' is particularly beautiful because it implies a transfer of 'amānat' (something held in trust). Therefore, when a leader assigns work using this phrase, they are not just offloading labor; they are expressing confidence in the recipient's ability to carry the 'weight' of that work. This cultural nuance is vital for B1 learners to grasp as they transition from basic communication to more nuanced social interactions.
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- Formal to Semi-Formal. Avoid using this in very casual settings like asking a friend to buy groceries.
Using कार्यभार सौंपना requires an understanding of Hindi's transitive verb structure. Since 'saumpnā' is a transitive verb, when used in the past tense, the subject takes the 'ne' (ने) postposition, and the verb agrees with the object (kāryabhār), which is masculine singular.
- Grammar Rule 1: The 'Ko' Postposition
- The person receiving the task must be followed by 'ko' (को). Example: 'Ramesh ko kāryabhār saumpā'.
- Grammar Rule 2: Past Tense Agreement
- In the sentence 'Maine usey kāryabhār saumpā', the verb 'saumpā' is masculine because 'kāryabhār' is masculine, regardless of the speaker's gender.
क्या आप कल तक मुझे यह कार्यभार सौंप सकते हैं? (Can you assign this responsibility to me by tomorrow?)
In professional emails, you will often see this in the passive or polite imperative forms. For instance, 'Kripya naye sadasya ko kāryabhār saupen' (Please assign the charge to the new member). The word 'kāryabhār' remains unchanged as it is the direct object of the action.
कंपनी ने नए सीईओ को सारा कार्यभार सौंप दिया है। (The company has handed over all the charge to the new CEO.)
When constructing complex sentences, you can use the conjunctive participle form: 'Kāryabhār saumpkar, ve chhutti par chale gaye' (Having handed over the charge, he went on leave). This allows for fluid descriptions of office workflows. It is also common to see this verb used in the future tense during planning meetings: 'Hum agle hafte naye team leader ko kāryabhār saupenge' (We will assign the responsibility to the new team leader next week).
- Sentence Structure
- [Subject] + [Recipient] + को + [कार्यभार] + [सौंपना (conjugated)].
You will encounter कार्यभार सौंपना in environments where formal delegation is necessary. It is a staple of the Indian bureaucratic and corporate lexicon. If you watch Hindi news channels (like NDTV India or Aaj Tak) or read newspapers (like Dainik Jagran), you will see this phrase used frequently in political reporting.
मुख्यमंत्री ने गृह मंत्रालय का कार्यभार अपने सबसे भरोसेमंद मंत्री को सौंपा। (The Chief Minister assigned the charge of the Home Ministry to his most trusted minister.)
In a corporate office in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore, a HR manager might use this phrase during an induction ceremony. It signifies the official start of a person's tenure in a role. It’s also heard in academic settings, such as when a Principal assigns the responsibility of an annual function to a specific teacher.
- News Headlines
- Often appears as: 'Naye adhyaksh ne sambhala karyabhar' (New chairman took charge) or 'Karyabhar saumpne ki prakriya' (Process of handing over charge).
In literature, authors use this phrase to depict a transition of power between generations. It carries a certain weight that 'kaam dena' lacks. In legal documents, the 'handing over of charge' is a specific administrative step, and this phrase is the standard way to describe it. If you are preparing for a job interview in a Hindi-speaking environment, using this phrase to describe your previous experience in delegating tasks will make you sound highly professional and capable.
चुनाव के दौरान, जिला मजिस्ट्रेट को विशेष कार्यभार सौंपा जाता है। (During elections, special responsibilities are assigned to the District Magistrate.)
Even advanced learners make mistakes with कार्यभार सौंपना because of its formal nature and specific grammatical requirements. The most common error is related to the postposition 'ko'.
- Mistake 1: Omitting 'Ko'
- Incorrect: 'Maine Ramesh karyabhar saumpa.' (I assigned Ramesh the work.)
Correct: 'Maine Ramesh ko karyabhar saumpa.' Hindi requires the 'ko' marker for the recipient of the delegation. - Mistake 2: Gender Agreement
- Incorrect: 'Maine usey karyabhar saumpi.' (Mistaking the verb as feminine).
Correct: 'Maine usey karyabhar saumpa.' Even if the person receiving the work is female, the verb agrees with 'karyabhar' (masculine).
Another mistake is using this phrase for trivial tasks. If you ask someone to pass the salt, saying 'Mujhe namak ka karyabhar saupen' would sound like a joke or extremely sarcastic. Reserve this phrase for significant responsibilities. Additionally, some learners confuse 'karyabhar' with 'karyakal' (tenure). While related, 'karyabhar' is the work itself, while 'karyakal' is the duration of the work.
गलत: उसने मुझे घर की सफाई का कार्यभार सौंपा। (Too formal for cleaning a house.)
सही: उसने मुझे घर की सफाई की जिम्मेदारी दी।
Finally, ensure you don't use 'dena' and 'saumpna' together as a redundant pair. While 'saump dena' is a valid compound verb (meaning to hand over completely), 'karyabhar dena' is slightly less formal than 'karyabhar saumpna'. Stick to the latter for maximum professional impact.
Depending on the level of formality and the specific context, you might want to use different words instead of कार्यभार सौंपना. Here is a comparison of alternatives:
- जिम्मेदारी देना (Zimmedāri Denā)
- This means 'to give responsibility'. It is more common in daily speech and less formal than 'karyabhar saumpna'. You can use this with friends, family, or in casual office settings.
- काम सौंपना (Kām Saumpnā)
- A middle ground between 'kaam dena' and 'karyabhar saumpna'. It implies entrusting someone with a specific project but is less 'heavy' than 'karyabhar'.
- नियुक्त करना (Niyukt Karnā)
- This means 'to appoint'. While 'karyabhar saumpna' focuses on the transfer of tasks, 'niyukt karna' focuses on the official placement of a person into a role.
तुलना: 'काम देना' (Simple) vs 'कार्यभार सौंपना' (Formal/Trust-based).
In a legal or constitutional context, you might hear 'Adhibhar dena'. However, for 99% of professional situations, 'karyabhar saumpna' is your best choice for sounding authoritative yet natural. Understanding these shades of meaning allows you to tailor your Hindi to your audience perfectly. If you want to emphasize the 'handing over' part specifically, you can use the verb 'Suupurd karna' (सुपुर्द करना), which has Urdu roots and sounds very elegant.
How Formal Is It?
"निदेशक ने प्रबंधक को नवीन परियोजनाओं का कार्यभार सौंपा।"
"बॉस ने मुझे नया कार्यभार सौंपा है।"
"भाई, तू अपना कार्यभार मुझे सौंप दे और आराम कर।"
"टीचर ने राहुल को क्लास का मॉनिटर बनाया और उसे काम सौंपा।"
"सारा लोड मेरे पे सौंप दिया! (Mixing English 'load' with 'saumpna')"
Dato curioso
The word 'Bhār' (burden) is cognate with the English word 'Bear' (to carry) and 'Burden'. You can see the ancient Indo-European connection!
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'Saumpna' as 'Sapna' (dream).
- Missing the nasal sound (bindu) in 'Saumpna'.
- Treating 'Karyabhar' as two separate words with a long pause.
- Pronouncing 'bh' as a simple 'b'.
- Forgetting the silent 'a' at the end of 'Karya' in rapid speech.
Nivel de dificultad
Easy to recognize in formal texts.
Requires correct 'ne' and 'ko' postposition usage.
Requires good pronunciation of aspirated 'bh' and nasal 'au'.
Common in news and professional settings.
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Requisitos previos
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Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Transitive Verbs in Past Tense
Maine (Subject + Ne) usey (Recipient + Ko) karyabhar saumpa (Agreement with masculine object).
Compound Verbs with 'Dena'
Unhone karyabhar saump diya (Emphasizes completion).
Causative Verbs
Maine manager se usey karyabhar saumpwaya (I made the manager assign the charge).
Gerunds as Subjects
Karyabhar saumpna asaan nahi hai (Assigning charge is not easy).
Honorific Plurals
Aapne mujhe karyabhar saumpa (Using 'Aap' for respect).
Ejemplos por nivel
माँ ने मुझे काम सौंपा।
Mother assigned me work.
Simple past tense.
शिक्षक ने होमवर्क सौंपा।
The teacher assigned homework.
Subject + Object + Verb.
क्या आप मुझे काम सौंपेंगे?
Will you assign me work?
Future tense interrogative.
उसने मुझे अपनी कलम सौंपी।
He entrusted me with his pen.
Saumpna used for a physical object.
पिताजी ने मुझे चाबी सौंपी।
Father handed over the keys to me.
Implies trust.
मुझे काम सौंपो।
Assign the work to me.
Imperative form.
राम ने शाम को काम सौंपा।
Ram assigned the work in the evening.
Time adverbial included.
वह काम सौंप रहा है।
He is assigning work.
Present continuous.
मैनेजर ने मुझे एक प्रोजेक्ट सौंपा।
The manager assigned a project to me.
Direct object 'project'.
क्या आपने उसे जिम्मेदारी सौंपी?
Did you assign the responsibility to him?
Interrogative past.
हमें नया कार्यभार सौंपा गया है।
We have been assigned a new charge.
Passive voice.
वह अपनी टीम को काम सौंपता है।
He assigns work to his team.
Present habitual.
अगले हफ्ते वे कार्यभार सौंपेंगे।
They will hand over the charge next week.
Future tense plural.
सावधानी से कार्यभार सौंपना चाहिए।
Responsibility should be assigned carefully.
Use of 'chahiye' (should).
उसने मुझे फाइल सौंपी।
She handed over the file to me.
Feminine subject, masculine object agreement.
काम सौंपने के बाद वह चला गया।
After assigning the work, he left.
Conjunctive participle.
प्रबंधक ने सहायक को कार्यभार सौंपा।
The manager assigned the charge to the assistant.
Standard professional usage.
पूरी टीम को नया कार्यभार सौंपा गया।
The whole team was assigned the new workload.
Passive construction.
क्या आप यह कार्यभार सौंपने के लिए तैयार हैं?
Are you ready to assign this responsibility?
Infinitive as a noun.
उन्होंने मुझे विभाग का कार्यभार सौंपा।
They assigned me the charge of the department.
Genitive 'ka' with department.
कार्यभार सौंपना एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रक्रिया है।
Assigning charge is an important process.
Gerundial use.
बिना सोचे-समझे कार्यभार नहीं सौंपना चाहिए।
One should not assign work without thinking.
Negative advice.
उसने मुझे सारा कार्यभार सौंप दिया है।
He has handed over all the charge to me.
Perfective with 'dena' auxiliary.
जैसे ही उन्होंने कार्यभार सौंपा, मैं काम पर लग गया।
As soon as they assigned the charge, I got to work.
Correlative 'Jaise hi... waise hi'.
नए अधिकारी को जिले का कार्यभार सौंपा गया।
The new officer was assigned the charge of the district.
Administrative context.
अध्यक्ष ने सचिव को अतिरिक्त कार्यभार सौंपा।
The chairman assigned additional charge to the secretary.
Adjective 'atirikt' (additional).
कार्यभार सौंपने की रस्म कल पूरी होगी।
The ceremony of handing over charge will be completed tomorrow.
Formal 'rasm' (ceremony/ritual).
उन्हें यह कार्यभार सौंपना एक साहसिक निर्णय था।
Assigning this charge to them was a bold decision.
Abstract noun 'nirnay' (decision).
कार्यभार सौंपते समय उन्होंने कुछ निर्देश दिए।
While assigning the charge, he gave some instructions.
Simultaneous action with 'samay'.
यदि आप मुझे यह कार्यभार सौंपते हैं, तो मैं अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ दूंगा।
If you assign this charge to me, I will give my best.
Conditional sentence.
कंपनी ने उसे अंतरराष्ट्रीय परियोजनाओं का कार्यभार सौंपा।
The company assigned him the charge of international projects.
Plural object 'pariojanayein'.
कार्यभार सौंपने में देरी के कारण काम रुक गया।
The work stopped due to the delay in assigning the charge.
Causal 'ke kaaran'.
निवर्तमान मंत्री ने उत्तराधिकारी को कार्यभार सौंपा।
The outgoing minister assigned the charge to the successor.
Advanced vocabulary 'nivartaman'.
प्रशासन ने सुरक्षा व्यवस्था का कार्यभार पुलिस को सौंपा।
The administration assigned the charge of security arrangements to the police.
Institutional subjects.
कार्यभार सौंपने की प्रक्रिया पारदर्शी होनी चाहिए।
The process of assigning charge should be transparent.
Abstract adjective 'paridashi'.
उन्होंने अपनी वसीयत में ट्रस्ट को सारा कार्यभार सौंपा।
He assigned all the responsibility to the trust in his will.
Legal context.
कार्यभार सौंपना केवल काम बांटना नहीं, बल्कि विश्वास जताना है।
Assigning charge is not just distributing work, but expressing trust.
Philosophical contrast.
वैज्ञानिकों को शोध का विशेष कार्यभार सौंपा गया है।
Scientists have been assigned a special research task.
Specific professional context.
क्या कार्यभार सौंपते समय सभी नियमों का पालन किया गया?
Were all rules followed while assigning the charge?
Passive interrogative with 'niyam'.
उचित व्यक्ति को कार्यभार सौंपना ही सफलता की कुंजी है।
Assigning the charge to the right person is the key to success.
Aphoristic usage.
संवैधानिक मर्यादाओं के तहत राष्ट्रपति ने प्रधानमंत्री को कार्यभार सौंपा।
Under constitutional limits, the President assigned the charge to the PM.
High formal/legal language.
कार्यभार सौंपने की यह जटिल प्रक्रिया कई चरणों में विभक्त है।
This complex process of assigning charge is divided into several stages.
Complex sentence structure.
ऐतिहासिक रूप से, सत्ता का कार्यभार सौंपना अक्सर संघर्षपूर्ण रहा है।
Historically, handing over the charge of power has often been conflictual.
Historical analysis.
कार्यभार सौंपने के निहितार्थों को समझना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to understand the implications of assigning the charge.
Use of 'nihitarth' (implications).
लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों को बनाए रखने हेतु कार्यभार सौंपना आवश्यक है।
Assigning charge is necessary to uphold democratic values.
Purpose clause with 'hetu'.
न्यायालय ने मामले की जांच का कार्यभार विशेष समिति को सौंपा।
The court assigned the charge of the case investigation to a special committee.
Judicial context.
कार्यभार सौंपने की इस पहल का सर्वत्र स्वागत किया गया।
This initiative of assigning charge was welcomed everywhere.
Passive 'swagat kiya gaya'.
किसी भी संस्था के सुचारू संचालन के लिए कार्यभार सौंपना अपरिहार्य है।
Assigning charge is indispensable for the smooth functioning of any institution.
Formal academic tone.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
कार्यभार संभालना
कार्यभार से मुक्त करना
कार्यभार का हस्तांतरण
कार्यभार की अधिकता
कार्यभार ग्रहण करना
कार्यभार का वितरण
कार्यभार में कटौती
कार्यभार का बंटवारा
कार्यभार की सूची
कार्यभार की जिम्मेदारी
Modismos y expresiones
"कंधों पर भार डालना"
To put a burden on someone's shoulders.
पिता ने बेटे के कंधों पर सारा भार डाल दिया।
Metaphorical"बागडोर सौंपना"
To hand over the reins (leadership).
पुराने राजा ने नए राजकुमार को राज्य की बागडोर सौंपी।
Literary"जिम्मा लेना"
To take the responsibility.
उसने पूरे कार्यक्रम का जिम्मा लिया।
Informal"पल्ला झाड़ना"
To shirk responsibility.
काम सौंपने के बाद उसने अपना पल्ला झाड़ लिया।
Informal"सिर मढ़ना"
To force a task upon someone.
उसने अपनी गलती मेरे सिर मढ़ दी।
Informal"हाथ में लेना"
To take up a task.
उसने यह कठिन काम अपने हाथ में लिया है।
Neutral"बेड़ा उठाना"
To take a solemn vow to complete a task.
उसने समाज सुधार का बेड़ा उठाया है।
Formal"कमान संभालना"
To take command.
कप्तान के चोटिल होने पर उप-कप्तान ने कमान संभाली।
Neutral"चाबियां सौंपना"
To hand over the keys (authority).
दादी ने बहू को घर की चाबियां सौंप दीं।
Domestic"दामन थामना"
To seek support or take up a cause.
उसने राजनीति का दामन थाम लिया।
LiteraryPatrones de oraciones
Subject + [Kaam] + Saumpna
Main kaam saump raha hoon.
Subject + Recipient-ko + [Project] + Saumpna
Maine usey project saumpa.
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
KARYA (Work) + BHAR (Burden) = Workload. Imagine SAUMP-na as 'SOME-one' taking the 'P' (Project). You entrust SOMEONE with the Project.
Asociación visual
Imagine a relay race where one runner hands over a heavy, glowing baton to the next runner. The baton is the 'Karyabhar' and the act of passing it is 'Saumpna'.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'Karyabhar Saumpna' in a sentence about a fictional superhero delegating a mission to a sidekick.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from Sanskrit roots. 'Karya' comes from 'Kr' (to do). 'Bhara' comes from 'Bhr' (to carry). 'Saumpna' is derived from the Sanskrit 'Samarpana' (offering/dedicating).
Significado original: To offer or dedicate the burden of a task.
Indo-AryanContexto cultural
Be careful not to sound too bossy when using this in a peer-to-peer relationship; it can sound like you are offloading your 'burden' onto them.
In English, we often say 'delegate' or 'assign'. 'Karyabhar saumpna' is slightly more formal than 'delegate'.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Corporate Office
- प्रोजेक्ट का कार्यभार
- टीम लीडर को सौंपना
- कार्यभार का विवरण
- डेडलाइन के साथ सौंपना
Government/Politics
- मंत्रालय का कार्यभार
- शपथ ग्रहण के बाद
- अतिरिक्त प्रभार
- आधिकारिक हैंडओवर
School/College
- क्लास का कार्यभार
- इवेंट की जिम्मेदारी
- प्रिंसिपल द्वारा सौंपना
- छात्र परिषद को
Legal/Will
- संपत्ति का कार्यभार
- ट्रस्टी को सौंपना
- वसीयत के अनुसार
- कानूनी हस्तांतरण
Family Business
- व्यापार का कार्यभार
- अगली पीढ़ी को
- चाबियां सौंपना
- पूरी जिम्मेदारी
Inicios de conversación
"क्या मैनेजर ने आपको नया कार्यभार सौंप दिया है?"
"आप अपना कार्यभार किसे सौंपना चाहेंगे?"
"कार्यभार सौंपते समय क्या सावधानियां बरतनी चाहिए?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि कार्यभार का बंटवारा सही है?"
"नया कार्यभार मिलने पर आपकी क्या प्रतिक्रिया थी?"
Temas para diario
आज मैंने अपने सहकर्मी को कुछ कार्यभार सौंपा। यह अनुभव कैसा था?
यदि मुझे देश का कार्यभार सौंपा जाए, तो मेरी पहली तीन प्राथमिकताएं क्या होंगी?
एक अच्छे लीडर के लिए कार्यभार सौंपना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?
क्या आपको कभी ऐसा कार्यभार सौंपा गया है जिसके लिए आप तैयार नहीं थे?
कार्यभार सौंपने और काम चोरी करने में क्या अंतर है? विस्तार से लिखें।
Summary
The phrase 'कार्यभार सौंपना' is your go-to expression for professional delegation. It goes beyond simply 'giving work' by adding a layer of official responsibility and trust. Example: 'Manager ne naye employee ko karyabhar saumpa.'
- Formal Hindi phrase for delegating work.
- Used in offices, government, and serious contexts.
- Implies a transfer of trust and accountability.
- Requires the 'ko' postposition for the recipient.
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