प्रतिवर्ष در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Prativarsh is a formal Hindi adverb meaning 'annually' or 'every year'.
- It is derived from Sanskrit and is used in professional, academic, and official contexts.
- It is a synonym for 'har saal' but carries a much higher level of formality.
- It is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form based on gender or number.
The word प्रतिवर्ष (Prativarsh) is a sophisticated Hindi adverb that translates directly to 'annually' or 'every year' in English. It is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it has been borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without any phonetic changes. This origin gives the word a formal, dignified, and official tone. While you might use 'हर साल' (Har Saal) when chatting with a friend about your summer vacations, you would encounter 'प्रतिवर्ष' in a news broadcast, a government report, or a formal invitation to a recurring ceremony. The word is composed of two parts: 'प्रति' (Prati), a prefix meaning 'each', 'every', or 'per', and 'वर्ष' (Varsh), the formal word for 'year'. Understanding this word is crucial for learners moving into the B1 level and beyond, as it marks the transition from basic communicative Hindi to academic and professional Hindi.
- Formal Usage
- Used in financial reports, academic calendars, and official state communications. Example: 'भारत में प्रतिवर्ष गणतंत्र दिवस मनाया जाता है' (Republic Day is celebrated in India annually).
- Literary Context
- Found in literature to describe the cyclical nature of seasons or long-standing traditions. It adds a poetic weight that 'हर साल' lacks.
In the context of modern India, 'प्रतिवर्ष' is the standard term used in the corporate world for 'annual' events. If a company holds an 'Annual General Meeting', the notice will almost certainly use this word. It implies a sense of regularity and institutionalized tradition. For a learner, using 'प्रतिवर्ष' instead of 'हर साल' in a formal essay or a job interview instantly elevates your perceived proficiency level. It signals that you are comfortable with the higher-register, Sanskrit-derived vocabulary that characterizes educated speech in Hindi-speaking regions. However, it is important not to overuse it in very casual settings, as it might sound overly stiff or robotic, much like saying 'I partake in a meal annually' instead of 'I eat this every year' in English.
यह उत्सव प्रतिवर्ष मार्च के महीने में आयोजित किया जाता है। (This festival is organized annually in the month of March.)
Furthermore, 'प्रतिवर्ष' is often used to describe statistical trends. If you are reading a report on the economy or population growth, you will see phrases like 'प्रतिवर्ष वृद्धि' (annual growth). It is a versatile word because it can function as a standalone adverb or as part of a compound phrase. Unlike the English 'annual', which is primarily an adjective (e.g., 'annual report'), 'प्रतिवर्ष' functions as an adverbial phrase (every year). If you need the adjectival form in Hindi, you would use 'वार्षिक' (Varshik). This distinction is vital for grammatical accuracy. For instance, you say 'यह पत्रिका प्रतिवर्ष प्रकाशित होती है' (This magazine is published annually) but you would call it a 'वार्षिक पत्रिका' (Annual magazine).
विश्वविद्यालय प्रतिवर्ष नए छात्रों का स्वागत करता है। (The university welcomes new students every year.)
Using प्रतिवर्ष correctly requires an understanding of its position within a Hindi sentence. In Hindi, adverbs of frequency like 'प्रतिवर्ष' usually appear before the verb or at the very beginning of the sentence for emphasis. Because it is a formal word, the sentences it inhabits are often structured in the passive voice or a formal active voice. For example, 'प्रतिवर्ष बजट पेश किया जाता है' (Every year, the budget is presented). Here, starting with 'प्रतिवर्ष' sets a temporal frame for the entire statement. It creates a rhythm of regularity. If you place it later in the sentence, such as 'सरकार प्रतिवर्ष बजट पेश करती है' (The government presents the budget annually), the focus shifts slightly toward the actor (the government), but the meaning remains identical.
- Sentence Structure 1: Emphasis on Frequency
- [Frequency] + [Subject] + [Object] + [Verb]. Example: 'प्रतिवर्ष हज़ारों पर्यटक यहाँ आते हैं।' (Every year thousands of tourists come here.)
- Sentence Structure 2: Standard Subject-Focus
- [Subject] + [Frequency] + [Object] + [Verb]. Example: 'हम प्रतिवर्ष दिवाली मनाते हैं।' (We celebrate Diwali every year.)
One of the nuances of using 'प्रतिवर्ष' is its compatibility with other formal markers. Because it is a Sanskrit-derived word, it pairs naturally with other Sanskrit-derived terms. For instance, pairing 'प्रतिवर्ष' with 'आयोजन' (organization/event) sounds more natural than pairing it with the more casual 'काम' (work). It is also commonly used in the context of 'वृद्धि' (increase) or 'कमी' (decrease) to describe annual fluctuations in data. If you are describing a personal habit, 'प्रतिवर्ष' might sound too grand. For instance, 'मैं प्रतिवर्ष सेब खाता हूँ' (I eat an apple every year) sounds strange because it's a mundane action described with a majestic word. Use it for significant, recurring milestones.
कंपनी का टर्नओवर प्रतिवर्ष दस प्रतिशत बढ़ रहा है। (The company's turnover is increasing by ten percent annually.)
Another important aspect is the distinction between 'प्रतिवर्ष' and 'सालाना' (Saalana). While both mean annual, 'सालाना' is often used in administrative and revenue-related contexts (like 'saalana aamdani' - annual income), whereas 'प्रतिवर्ष' is broader and more literary. In a sentence like 'The earth revolves around the sun every year', 'प्रतिवर्ष' would be the preferred choice in a science textbook because it sounds more objective and precise. When writing, try to use 'प्रतिवर्ष' at the start of a paragraph to establish a recurring theme. It acts as a powerful anchor for the reader, signaling that the events described are part of a larger, predictable cycle.
प्रतिवर्ष वर्षा ऋतु में नदियाँ उफान पर होती हैं। (Every year during the rainy season, the rivers are in spate.)
In the auditory landscape of Hindi, प्रतिवर्ष is a staple of formal broadcasting. If you tune into 'All India Radio' (Akashvani) or watch news channels like 'DD News', you will hear this word frequently during economic segments or reports on national festivals. It is the language of the 'State'. When a news anchor announces the dates for the Kumbh Mela or the annual budget, 'प्रतिवर्ष' provides the necessary gravitas. It is also very common in educational settings. Teachers in schools and professors in universities use this word when discussing academic cycles, examination schedules, or historical events that recur. It is a word of the classroom and the lecture hall.
- In Cinema and Media
- While rare in 'Masala' Bollywood films, it appears in historical dramas or films focused on social issues where a character might be delivering a formal speech or reading a document. It signifies education and authority.
- In Religious Discourses
- Preachers (Pravachankars) often use 'प्रतिवर्ष' when discussing the significance of annual pilgrimages (Yatras) or festivals like Diwali and Holi in the context of eternal cycles (Samsara).
You will also encounter 'प्रतिवर्ष' in the legal and bureaucratic world. If you are dealing with property taxes, visa renewals, or any form of government registration in India, the forms and the officials will use this term. It is part of the 'Sarkari Hindi' (Government Hindi) lexicon. For a non-native speaker, hearing this word is a clue that the conversation has moved from casual pleasantries to a serious or official matter. It is also used in the context of environmental reporting. For example, 'प्रतिवर्ष हिमालय की बर्फ पिघल रही है' (Every year, the Himalayan ice is melting). In this context, it emphasizes the alarming regularity of a phenomenon.
प्रधानमंत्री प्रतिवर्ष लाल किले से भाषण देते हैं। (The Prime Minister gives a speech from the Red Fort every year.)
Finally, 'प्रतिवर्ष' is heard during award ceremonies. Whether it's the Filmfare Awards or the Padma Awards, the host will often mention that these accolades are given 'प्रतिवर्ष' to honor excellence. This usage reinforces the word's association with prestige and tradition. If you are attending a formal dinner or a corporate gala in India, expect to hear the CEO or the guest of honor use this word to describe the company's growth or its commitment to social responsibility. It is a word that builds a bridge between the present moment and the continuity of time.
यह पुरस्कार प्रतिवर्ष सर्वश्रेष्ठ लेखक को दिया जाता है। (This award is given annually to the best writer.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with प्रतिवर्ष is confusing its grammatical function with its adjectival counterpart, वार्षिक (Varshik). 'प्रतिवर्ष' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'every year'. You cannot use it to modify a noun directly in the way you use 'annual' in English. For example, in English, you say 'Annual Report'. If you translate this literally using 'प्रतिवर्ष', you get 'प्रतिवर्ष रिपोर्ट', which is incorrect. The correct Hindi term is 'वार्षिक रिपोर्ट'. Remember: 'प्रतिवर्ष' describes *how often* something happens, while 'वार्षिक' describes *what kind* of thing it is.
- Mistake: Adverb vs Adjective
- Incorrect: 'यह मेरी प्रतिवर्ष परीक्षा है।' (This is my every year exam.) Correct: 'यह मेरी वार्षिक परीक्षा है।' (This is my annual exam.)
- Mistake: Redundancy
- Incorrect: 'वह प्रतिवर्ष हर साल आता है।' (He comes every year every year.) Since 'प्रतिवर्ष' already means 'every year', adding 'हर साल' is redundant.
Another common error is using 'प्रतिवर्ष' in a context that is too informal. While not grammatically 'wrong', saying 'मैं प्रतिवर्ष ब्रश करता हूँ' (I brush every year) is semantically bizarre and stylistically mismatched. It sounds like a grand proclamation for a mundane (and in this case, unhygienic) activity. Learners often default to the most 'impressive' word they know, but in Hindi, the 'impressive' words (Tatsama) carry a specific social weight. Using them for daily chores can make you sound like you are reading from an 18th-century manuscript. Stick to 'हर साल' or 'रोज़' for daily or common personal activities.
गलत: हम प्रतिवर्ष बाज़ार जाते हैं। (Incorrect/Odd: We go to the market annually - sounds too formal for a simple trip.)
Finally, watch out for the placement of 'प्रतिवर्ष' in negative sentences. If you want to say 'This doesn't happen every year', the placement of 'नहीं' (not) is crucial. 'यह प्रतिवर्ष नहीं होता' is the correct way. Some learners try to combine 'प्रति' with 'नहीं' in ways that don't work. Also, remember that 'प्रतिवर्ष' implies a single occurrence each year. If something happens multiple times a year, you cannot use 'प्रतिवर्ष' to describe the frequency of the individual events, only the fact that the cycle repeats every year. For example, 'I visit twice every year' would be 'मैं प्रतिवर्ष दो बार जाता हूँ'.
सही: क्या यह घटना प्रतिवर्ष होती है? (Correct: Does this event happen annually?)
To truly master प्रतिवर्ष, you must understand its place in the ecosystem of Hindi time-adverbs. The most common alternative is हर साल (Har Saal). 'Har' is a Persian-derived prefix meaning 'every', and 'Saal' is the common word for 'year'. This is the 'workhorse' of the Hindi language. It is used in 90% of daily conversations. If you are talking to a child, a shopkeeper, or a friend, 'हर साल' is your best bet. It is friendly, accessible, and less 'heavy' than 'प्रतिवर्ष'. However, if you are writing a formal email to a professor or a business partner, 'प्रतिवर्ष' will make you sound more professional.
- सालाना (Saalana)
- Derived from Persian. Primarily used as an adjective for 'annual'. Common in financial contexts like 'saalana aamdani' (annual income) or 'saalana jalsa' (annual meeting/gathering).
- वार्षिक (Varshik)
- The Sanskrit-derived adjective for 'annual'. Used in formal titles like 'Varshik Utsav' (Annual Festival) or 'Varshik Patrika' (Annual Magazine).
Another interesting comparison is with सालों-साल (Saalon-saal), which means 'for years and years' or 'year after year'. While 'प्रतिवर्ष' emphasizes the specific recurring point in time, 'सालों-साल' emphasizes the long duration and continuity. For example, 'यह परंपरा सालों-साल से चली आ रही है' (This tradition has been going on for years and years). Then there is वर्षों (Varshon), which simply means 'for years'. Understanding these nuances allows you to choose the exact 'flavor' of frequency you want to convey. 'प्रतिवर्ष' is the most clinical and precise of the bunch.
तुलना: 'हर साल' (Casual) vs. 'सालाना' (Financial) vs. प्रतिवर्ष (Formal/Official).
When choosing between these, consider your audience. If you are in a government office in Delhi, 'प्रतिवर्ष' is perfect. If you are at a dhaba in Punjab, 'हर साल' is more appropriate. If you are looking at a bank statement, you will see 'सालाना'. This 'register switching' is a key skill in Hindi. 'प्रतिवर्ष' belongs to the 'High Hindi' register. By learning it, you aren't just learning a word; you are learning how to navigate the social hierarchy of the language. It shows respect for the formal traditions of Hindi literature and administration.
कंपनी प्रतिवर्ष अपने कर्मचारियों को बोनस देती है। (The company gives a bonus to its employees annually.)
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The root 'Varsh' originally meant 'to rain'. Because the monsoon was the most significant event of the year in ancient India, the time between two monsoons became known as a 'Varsh'.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'Prati' as 'Preeti' (long 'i'). It should be short.
- Pronouncing 'Varsh' as 'Barsh'. This is a common regional error (especially in Bengal or Bihar) but should be avoided in standard Hindi.
- Dropping the 'r' in 'Varsh'. The 'r' is a conjunct (reph) and must be heard as a slight roll before the 'sh'.
- Using a dental 's' instead of the retroflex 'sh' (ष).
- Making the 'a' in 'Pra' too long like 'Praa'.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize if you know 'Prati' and 'Varsh'.
Requires knowledge of when to use formal vs informal registers.
Pronunciation of conjunct 'rsh' can be tricky for beginners.
Common in news and formal media.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adverbs of Frequency placement
Frequency words like 'प्रतिवर्ष' usually come after the subject.
Indeclinables (Avyay)
'प्रतिवर्ष' does not change with gender, number, or case.
Tatsama vs Tadbhava usage
Use 'प्रतिवर्ष' (Tatsama) for formal and 'हर साल' (Tadbhava/Hybrid) for informal.
Compound word formation with 'Prati'
'Prati' + Noun creates an adverb of frequency (e.g., प्रतिदिन, प्रतिपल).
Passive voice in reporting
Recurring events often use 'किया जाता है' with 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
मैं प्रतिवर्ष भारत जाता हूँ।
I go to India every year.
A simple sentence using 'Prativarsh' as an adverb of frequency.
हम प्रतिवर्ष दिवाली मनाते हैं।
We celebrate Diwali every year.
Subject + Adverb + Object + Verb.
यहाँ प्रतिवर्ष मेला लगता है।
A fair is held here every year.
The verb 'lagta hai' indicates a recurring event.
वह प्रतिवर्ष नया घर देखता है।
He looks at a new house every year.
Simple present tense with frequency.
प्रतिवर्ष बारिश होती है।
It rains every year.
Starting with the adverb for emphasis.
मेरा जन्मदिन प्रतिवर्ष आता है।
My birthday comes every year.
Simple statement of a recurring fact.
स्कूल प्रतिवर्ष खुलता है।
The school opens every year.
Using a formal word for a simple cycle.
पेड़ प्रतिवर्ष फल देते हैं।
Trees give fruit every year.
Describing a natural cycle.
हम प्रतिवर्ष गर्मियों में पहाड़ों पर जाते हैं।
We go to the mountains every year in summer.
Adding a time phrase 'garmion mein' (in summers).
सरकार प्रतिवर्ष नया बजट बनाती है।
The government makes a new budget every year.
Formal context: government actions.
यह त्यौहार प्रतिवर्ष धूमधाम से मनाया जाता है।
This festival is celebrated with great pomp every year.
Passive construction: 'manaya jata hai'.
प्रतिवर्ष हज़ारों छात्र परीक्षा देते हैं।
Every year thousands of students give the exam.
Using 'hazaron' (thousands) with 'prativarsh'.
वह प्रतिवर्ष अपने गाँव जाता है।
He goes to his village every year.
Personal routine in a slightly formal tone.
नदी में प्रतिवर्ष बाढ़ आती है।
Floods come in the river every year.
Describing a recurring natural disaster.
कंपनी प्रतिवर्ष अपना लाभ घोषित करती है।
The company declares its profit every year.
Business context: 'labh ghoshit karna'.
प्रतिवर्ष 15 अगस्त को झंडा फहराया जाता है।
The flag is hoisted every year on 15th August.
Specific date with annual frequency.
इस क्षेत्र में प्रतिवर्ष वर्षा का औसत बढ़ रहा है।
The average rainfall in this area is increasing annually.
Using 'ausat' (average) with 'prativarsh'.
प्रतिवर्ष आयोजित होने वाली यह संगोष्ठी बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।
This seminar, which is held annually, is very important.
Relative clause 'aayojit hone wali'.
हमें प्रतिवर्ष अपने स्वास्थ्य की जाँच करानी चाहिए।
We should get our health checked every year.
Using 'chahiye' (should) for advice.
यह पत्रिका प्रतिवर्ष चार भाषाओं में प्रकाशित होती है।
This magazine is published annually in four languages.
Formal passive voice 'prakashit hoti hai'.
प्रतिवर्ष लाखों लोग कुंभ मेले में स्नान करते हैं।
Every year millions of people bathe in the Kumbh Mela.
Describing large-scale cultural events.
संस्था प्रतिवर्ष गरीब बच्चों को छात्रवृत्ति प्रदान करती है।
The organization provides scholarships to poor children annually.
Formal vocabulary: 'sanstha' and 'chhatravritti'.
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले चुनावों में जनता उत्साह से भाग लेती है।
The public participates with enthusiasm in the elections held every year.
Note: Elections aren't usually annual, but this describes a general scenario.
पर्यावरण दिवस प्रतिवर्ष 5 जून को मनाया जाता है।
Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th.
Standard factual reporting.
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण ग्लेशियर पिघल रहे हैं।
Glaciers are melting due to the climate change occurring annually.
Complex cause-effect structure.
इस रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, प्रतिवर्ष साक्षरता दर में वृद्धि हो रही है।
According to this report, the literacy rate is increasing every year.
Reporting statistics: 'saksharta dar'.
प्रतिवर्ष आयोजित यह साहित्यिक उत्सव लेखकों के लिए एक मंच प्रदान करता है।
This literary festival, organized annually, provides a platform for writers.
Using 'manch' (platform) in a metaphorical sense.
सरकार को प्रतिवर्ष बुनियादी ढांचे पर अधिक निवेश करना चाहिए।
The government should invest more in infrastructure every year.
Economic discussion: 'buniyadi dhancha' (infrastructure).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाली यह परेड भारत की सैन्य शक्ति का प्रदर्शन करती है।
This annual parade showcases India's military strength.
Formal verb: 'pradarshan karna'.
वैज्ञानिक प्रतिवर्ष नई प्रजातियों की खोज करते हैं।
Scientists discover new species every year.
Scientific context: 'prajati' (species).
प्रतिवर्ष की भांति, इस वर्ष भी वर्षा समय पर हुई है।
Like every year, this year too the rain has occurred on time.
Idiomatic phrase: 'prativarsh ki bhanti' (as usual every year).
संस्थान प्रतिवर्ष अपने शोध पत्र प्रकाशित करता है।
The institute publishes its research papers annually.
Academic register: 'shodh patra' (research paper).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले इस सांस्कृतिक संगम से राष्ट्रीय एकता सुदृढ़ होती है।
National unity is strengthened by this cultural confluence that occurs annually.
High-level vocabulary: 'sangam', 'sudridh'.
प्रतिवर्ष की जाने वाली यह समीक्षा नीतियों की प्रभावशीलता को परखने का अवसर देती है।
This annual review provides an opportunity to test the effectiveness of policies.
Complex noun phrases and formal verbs.
प्रतिवर्ष के आंकड़ों का विश्लेषण करने पर यह स्पष्ट होता है कि निर्यात बढ़ रहा है।
Upon analyzing the annual data, it becomes clear that exports are increasing.
Using 'vishleshan' (analysis) and 'niryat' (export).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले इस मंथन से नए विचारों का जन्म होता है।
New ideas are born from this annual brainstorming (churning).
Metaphorical use of 'manthan' (churning).
प्रतिवर्ष की यह परंपरा हमारी विरासत का अभिन्न अंग बन गई है।
This annual tradition has become an integral part of our heritage.
Abstract concepts: 'virasat' (heritage), 'abhinn' (integral).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले प्रवास के कारण पक्षियों का पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में महत्व बढ़ जाता है।
Due to annual migration, the importance of birds in the ecosystem increases.
Scientific terminology: 'pravas' (migration), 'paristhitiki tantra' (ecosystem).
प्रतिवर्ष बजट के आवंटन में शिक्षा को प्राथमिकता दी जानी चाहिए।
Priority should be given to education in the annual budget allocation.
Administrative Hindi: 'aavantan' (allocation).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाली यह त्रासदी मानवीय भूलों का परिणाम है।
This annual tragedy is the result of human errors.
Sophisticated critique: 'trasedi' (tragedy), 'manviya bhool' (human error).
प्रतिवर्ष के इस चक्रीय घटनाक्रम में समय की शाश्वतता का बोध होता है।
In this annual cyclical sequence of events, one perceives the eternity of time.
Philosophical register: 'chakriya' (cyclical), 'shashvatta' (eternity).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाली यह साहित्यिक गोष्ठी भाषाई विमर्श को नई दिशा प्रदान करती है।
This annual literary symposium provides a new direction to linguistic discourse.
Academic discourse: 'vimars' (discourse).
प्रतिवर्ष के आर्थिक सर्वेक्षणों से यह परिलक्षित होता है कि समाज में असमानता विद्यमान है।
It is reflected from the annual economic surveys that inequality exists in society.
High-level verbs: 'parilakshit' (reflected), 'vidyaman' (existing).
प्रतिवर्ष की यह पुनरावृत्ति न केवल परंपरा है, अपितु एक सामाजिक दायित्व भी है।
This annual repetition is not just a tradition, but also a social responsibility.
Using 'apunrit' (repetition) and 'apitu' (but also).
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले इस उत्सव की प्रासंगिकता आज के युग में और भी बढ़ गई है।
The relevance of this annual festival has increased even more in today's era.
Abstract noun: 'prasangikta' (relevance).
प्रतिवर्ष के इन आयोजनों के माध्यम से हम अपनी जड़ों से जुड़े रहते हैं।
Through these annual events, we remain connected to our roots.
Metaphorical and cultural depth.
प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले इस विस्थापन की समस्या का समाधान ढूंढना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to find a solution to the problem of this annual displacement.
Policy-level Hindi: 'visthapan' (displacement), 'anivarya' (mandatory).
प्रतिवर्ष के इस अनुष्ठान में श्रद्धा और विश्वास का अद्भुत संगम दिखाई देता है।
A wonderful confluence of devotion and faith is seen in this annual ritual.
Ritualistic context: 'anushthan' (ritual).
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Like every year; as is the custom every year.
प्रतिवर्ष की भांति इस बार भी पूजा होगी।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
वार्षिक is an adjective (annual), while प्रतिवर्ष is an adverb (annually).
प्रत्येक means 'each' or 'every' (general), while प्रतिवर्ष specifically means 'every year'.
सालाना is often used for money/income, whereas प्रतिवर्ष is more general and formal.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— A friendship or partnership that lasts for many years.
हमारा सालों-साल का साथ है।
Neutral— To progress very rapidly (literally: double by day, fourfold by night).
आपका व्यापार प्रतिवर्ष दिन दूनी रात चौगुनी तरक्की करे।
Idiomatic/Blessing— To keep saying the same thing (can be used for annual complaints).
वह प्रतिवर्ष एक ही राग अलापता है कि उसे छुट्टी चाहिए।
Informal— The wheel of time (often used with annual cycles).
समय का पहिया प्रतिवर्ष घूमता रहता है।
Literary— To wait eagerly (e.g., for an annual event).
लोग प्रतिवर्ष इस मेले के लिए आँखें बिछाए रहते हैं।
Poetic— To remember something firmly.
यह बात गाँठ बाँध लो कि प्रतिवर्ष मेहनत करनी होगी।
Informal— To lose something.
बाढ़ के कारण किसान प्रतिवर्ष अपनी फसल से हाथ धो बैठते हैं।
Colloquialبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean 'annual/annually'.
वार्षिक is an adjective. You say 'वार्षिक उत्सव' (Annual Festival). प्रतिवर्ष is an adverb. You say 'उत्सव प्रतिवर्ष होता है' (The festival happens annually).
यह हमारी वार्षिक (adj) बैठक है जो प्रतिवर्ष (adv) होती है।
Both start with 'Prati'.
प्रतिदिन means every day. प्रतिवर्ष means every year.
मैं प्रतिदिन व्यायाम करता हूँ और प्रतिवर्ष डॉक्टर के पास जाता हूँ।
Both contain 'Varsh'.
वर्षगाँठ is a noun meaning 'anniversary' or 'birthday'. प्रतिवर्ष is an adverb.
हम प्रतिवर्ष अपनी वर्षगाँठ मनाते हैं।
They are synonyms.
सालाना is Persian-derived and common in accounts. प्रतिवर्ष is Sanskrit-derived and common in literature/news.
मेरी सालाना आय और प्रतिवर्ष का खर्च बराबर है।
Direct synonyms.
हर साल is for friends/family. प्रतिवर्ष is for bosses/professors.
हर साल हम मिलते हैं, पर प्रतिवर्ष रिपोर्ट भी देनी पड़ती है।
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + प्रतिवर्ष + Verb.
मैं प्रतिवर्ष पढ़ता हूँ।
प्रतिवर्ष + [Festival/Event] + मनाया जाता है।
प्रतिवर्ष होली मनाई जाती है।
Subject + प्रतिवर्ष + [Object] + Verb-Present Habitual.
वह प्रतिवर्ष एक नई कार खरीदता है।
[Organization] + प्रतिवर्ष + [Action] + करती है।
सरकार प्रतिवर्ष नए नियम लागू करती है।
प्रतिवर्ष की भांति + [Current Event] + भी + [Verb].
प्रतिवर्ष की भांति इस बार भी मेला लगा है।
प्रतिवर्ष के + [Noun-Plural] + का + [Analysis/Review].
प्रतिवर्ष के आंकड़ों का विश्लेषण आवश्यक है।
क्या + Subject + प्रतिवर्ष + Verb?
क्या आप प्रतिवर्ष यहाँ आते हैं?
Subject + प्रतिवर्ष + नहीं + Verb.
वह प्रतिवर्ष नहीं आता।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in formal writing, moderate in speech.
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Using 'प्रतिवर्ष' as an adjective.
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वार्षिक
You cannot say 'प्रतिवर्ष रिपोर्ट'. You must say 'वार्षिक रिपोर्ट' (Annual Report).
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Saying 'प्रतिवर्ष हर साल'.
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प्रतिवर्ष OR हर साल
This is redundant. Both mean the same thing. Choose one.
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Pronouncing it as 'Pratibarsh'.
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Prativarsh
The 'v' sound is standard in Hindi. 'b' is a regional dialect variation.
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Using it for daily tasks.
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हर रोज़ / प्रतिदिन
Don't use 'प्रतिवर्ष' when you mean 'every day'. 'Varsh' means year.
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Incorrect placement in negative sentences.
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यह प्रतिवर्ष नहीं होता।
The 'नहीं' should generally come after 'प्रतिवर्ष' and before the verb.
نکات
When in doubt, use 'हर साल'
If you are worried about sounding too formal, 'हर साल' is always a safe and natural alternative in any situation.
No plural form
Never try to pluralize 'प्रतिवर्ष'. It doesn't exist. It's a fixed adverbial phrase.
The 'V' sound
Make sure to use the 'v' sound in 'Varsh'. Using a 'b' sound (Barsh) is common in some dialects but isn't considered standard for exams or formal speech.
Pair with formal verbs
If you use 'प्रतिवर्ष', try to use other formal words like 'आयोजन' (organization) or 'घोषणा' (announcement) to keep the tone consistent.
Business Hindi
In business meetings, 'प्रतिवर्ष' will help you sound more educated and professional.
Look for 'Prati-'
Learning this word helps you learn others. 'Prati-' almost always means 'every' or 'per' in formal Hindi.
B1 Level
For B1 exams, examiners look for your ability to use Sanskritized words like 'प्रतिवर्ष' correctly in essays.
Festival descriptions
When describing Indian festivals to someone formally, 'प्रतिवर्ष' is the most respectful term to use.
News Radio
Listen to the 15-minute news summaries on All India Radio; you will hear 'प्रतिवर्ष' used for economic and national news.
Synonym awareness
Knowing both 'हर साल' and 'प्रतिवर्ष' allows you to understand both the common man and the news anchor.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Prati' as 'Party' and 'Varsh' as 'Verse'. You have a 'Party' where you sing a 'Verse' every year. Party-Verse = Prati-Varsh.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a wall calendar where the pages are flipping rapidly, and every time it hits January 1st, a giant stamp saying 'PRATI' hits the page.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to write three sentences about things you do only once a year using 'प्रतिवर्ष'. For example, your taxes, your medical check-up, and a specific holiday.
ریشه کلمه
The word is a 'Tatsama' compound directly from Sanskrit. Sanskrit words are the foundation of formal Hindi vocabulary.
معنای اصلی: 'Prati' (towards/every) + 'Varsha' (year/rain). In ancient times, 'Varsha' referred to the rainy season, which eventually became the term for a full year cycle.
Indo-Aryan family, derived from Vedic Sanskrit.بافت فرهنگی
There are no specific sensitivities, but using 'प्रतिवर्ष' in a very casual or slang-heavy conversation might make you sound elitist or out of touch.
For English speakers, the distinction between 'every year' and 'annually' is the best parallel for 'har saal' vs 'prativarsh'.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Education
- प्रतिवर्ष परीक्षा
- प्रतिवर्ष प्रवेश
- प्रतिवर्ष छात्रवृत्ति
- प्रतिवर्ष परिणाम
Finance
- प्रतिवर्ष ब्याज
- प्रतिवर्ष लाभ
- प्रतिवर्ष निवेश
- प्रतिवर्ष कर
Festivals
- प्रतिवर्ष उत्सव
- प्रतिवर्ष मेला
- प्रतिवर्ष पूजा
- प्रतिवर्ष परंपरा
Government
- प्रतिवर्ष बजट
- प्रतिवर्ष रिपोर्ट
- प्रतिवर्ष जनगणना
- प्रतिवर्ष चुनाव
Environment
- प्रतिवर्ष वर्षा
- प्रतिवर्ष तापमान
- प्रतिवर्ष प्रदूषण
- प्रतिवर्ष वृक्षारोपण
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आप प्रतिवर्ष अपने देश जाते हैं?"
"आपके शहर में प्रतिवर्ष कौन सा बड़ा उत्सव मनाया जाता है?"
"क्या आपकी कंपनी प्रतिवर्ष बोनस देती है?"
"प्रतिवर्ष बजट आने पर क्या आपको चिंता होती है?"
"आप प्रतिवर्ष अपने स्वास्थ्य के लिए क्या करते हैं?"
موضوعات نگارش
उन तीन चीजों के बारे में लिखें जो आप प्रतिवर्ष करना पसंद करते हैं।
क्या आपको लगता है कि प्रतिवर्ष एक ही जगह छुट्टियां बिताना अच्छा है? क्यों?
अपने स्कूल के प्रतिवर्ष होने वाले उत्सव (Annual Day) की यादें लिखें।
अगर आपको प्रतिवर्ष एक नया कौशल सीखना हो, तो इस साल आप क्या सीखेंगे?
प्रतिवर्ष बदलते मौसम का आपके मिजाज पर क्या असर पड़ता है?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, you can, but it might sound a bit formal. It's like saying 'annually' instead of 'every year' in English. People will understand you, but they might think you are being very serious or polite.
Mostly, yes. However, 'सालाना' is used more often in financial contexts like 'annual salary' (सालाना तनख्वाह). 'प्रतिवर्ष' is used more in news, reports, and when talking about traditions.
It is a Sanskrit word. 'Prati' means 'each' and 'Varsh' means 'year'. Hindi uses many Sanskrit words for formal speech.
No. 'प्रतिवर्ष' is an indeclinable word (Avyay). It stays the same whether a man, woman, or group is speaking.
You can use 'प्रतिवर्ष'. For example, '5 cm per year' would be '5 सेंटीमीटर प्रतिवर्ष'.
In Hindi script, it is written as one word: प्रतिवर्ष. In English transliteration, it can be written either way, but usually as one word.
वार्षिक is an adjective (Annual Report = वार्षिक रिपोर्ट). प्रतिवर्ष is an adverb (It happens annually = यह प्रतिवर्ष होता है).
Yes, but 'हर साल' is more common for birthdays. You would use 'प्रतिवर्ष' if you were writing a formal biography of someone.
Yes, it is 'प्रतिमाह' (Pratimaah) or 'हर महीने' (Har Maheene).
News anchors use 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi), which relies heavily on Sanskrit words like 'प्रतिवर्ष' to sound authoritative and objective.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence in Hindi about a festival you celebrate every year using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate into Hindi: 'The company publishes a report annually.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'प्रतिवर्ष' in a sentence about environmental change.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about your annual vacation plans using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Like every year, this year too it rained heavily.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal sentence about a school award using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe an annual habit you have using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The government updates the laws annually.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'प्रतिवर्ष' and 'प्रगति' in the same sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a question in Hindi asking someone if they travel every year.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Annual growth is necessary for the economy.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a tree that bears fruit every year.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Every year, millions of people visit the Kumbh Mela.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'प्रतिवर्ष' in a sentence about your favorite hobby.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The annual meeting will be held tomorrow.' (Use 'प्रतिवर्ष होने वाली')
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a recurring natural disaster using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We should plant trees every year.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'प्रतिवर्ष' in a sentence about a historical event.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The literacy rate is increasing annually.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal invitation sentence: 'The annual function is on Sunday.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'I celebrate my birthday every year' in formal Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce 'प्रतिवर्ष' clearly focusing on the 'v' and 'sh'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell your teacher that you visit your village every year.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a colleague if the company provides a bonus annually.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain that the budget is presented every year in February.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe an annual festival of your choice using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
State that the population is increasing every year.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Like every year, we will win' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'How much interest is charged annually?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a friend that it rains heavily every year in your city.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Give a formal statement about an annual award ceremony.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'We should check our health annually' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain that school starts in April every year.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Make a sentence with 'प्रतिवर्ष' and 'प्रदूषण' (pollution).
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask someone if they take a vacation every year.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'This tradition happens every year' formally.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
State that the literacy rate is rising annually.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I learn a new language every year' using 'प्रतिवर्ष'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Is this magazine published annually?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Every year, new flowers bloom here.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Identify the word: 'Prativarsh'. What does it mean?
Listen to the sentence: 'हम प्रतिवर्ष यहाँ आते हैं।' Where do they go every year?
Listen to the sentence: 'बजट प्रतिवर्ष फरवरी में आता है।' When does the budget come?
Listen to the sentence: 'प्रतिवर्ष की भांति इस बार भी मेला लगा है।' Is the fair a new event?
Listen to the sentence: 'जनसंख्या प्रतिवर्ष दो प्रतिशत की दर से बढ़ रही है।' What is the rate of growth?
Listen to the sentence: 'यह पुरस्कार प्रतिवर्ष दिया जाता है।' How often is the award given?
Listen to the sentence: 'प्रतिवर्ष वर्षा कम हो रही है।' Is rainfall increasing or decreasing?
Listen to the sentence: 'वह प्रतिवर्ष विदेश जाता है।' Where does he go every year?
Listen to the sentence: 'परीक्षा प्रतिवर्ष मार्च में होती है।' When is the exam?
Listen to the sentence: 'प्रतिवर्ष हज़ारों छात्र यहाँ पढ़ते हैं।' How many students study here every year?
Listen to the sentence: 'यह संस्था प्रतिवर्ष दान देती है।' What does the organization do?
Listen to the sentence: 'प्रतिवर्ष की रिपोर्ट जमा करें।' What should be submitted?
Listen to the sentence: 'पेड़ प्रतिवर्ष फल देते हैं।' Do trees give fruit every day?
Listen to the sentence: 'प्रतिवर्ष 15 अगस्त को झंडा फहराया जाता है।' What happens on 15th August?
Listen to the sentence: 'प्रतिवर्ष नए नियम बनते हैं।' What is created every year?
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Summary
Use 'प्रतिवर्ष' when you want to describe a recurring annual event in a formal or respectful manner. Example: 'भारत प्रतिवर्ष अपना स्वतंत्रता दिवस मनाता है' (India celebrates its Independence Day annually).
- Prativarsh is a formal Hindi adverb meaning 'annually' or 'every year'.
- It is derived from Sanskrit and is used in professional, academic, and official contexts.
- It is a synonym for 'har saal' but carries a much higher level of formality.
- It is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form based on gender or number.
When in doubt, use 'हर साल'
If you are worried about sounding too formal, 'हर साल' is always a safe and natural alternative in any situation.
No plural form
Never try to pluralize 'प्रतिवर्ष'. It doesn't exist. It's a fixed adverbial phrase.
The 'V' sound
Make sure to use the 'v' sound in 'Varsh'. Using a 'b' sound (Barsh) is common in some dialects but isn't considered standard for exams or formal speech.
Pair with formal verbs
If you use 'प्रतिवर्ष', try to use other formal words like 'आयोजन' (organization) or 'घोषणा' (announcement) to keep the tone consistent.
مثال
यह कार्यक्रम प्रतिवर्ष आयोजित किया जाता है।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
आभार व्यक्त करना
B1ابراز قدردانی یا تشکر به صورت رسمی. 'من میخواهم مراتب سپاسگزاری خود را ابراز کنم.'
आचरण करना
C1رفتار کردن؛ به شیوهای خاص (معمولاً اخلاقی یا رسمی) عمل کردن. 'او باید با وقار رفتار کند.'
आगे
A1Forward; ahead.
आगे बढ़ना
A2به جلو حرکت کردن یا پیشرفت کردن.
आगामी
B1آینده، پیش رو. برای رویدادهایی که در آینده نزدیک رخ میدهند استفاده میشود.
आह्वान करना
B1To call, to summon, to request someone's presence.
आज रात
A2امشب؛ شبِ امروز.
आजमाना
A2امتحان کردن یا آزمودن چیزی برای دیدن نحوه کارکرد آن یا آنچه اتفاق می افتد.
आक्रमण करना
B2آغاز عملیات نظامی علیه یک کشور یا گروه.
आखिरी
A2آخر، پایانی. 'آخرین اتوبوس' می شود 'Aakhiri bus'. 'آخرین بار' می شود 'Aakhiri baar'.
