रख-रखाव
रख-रखाव در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A masculine noun meaning maintenance or upkeep of objects.
- Used in technical, professional, and domestic contexts for inanimate things.
- Differs from 'dekhbhaal' (care for people) and 'marammat' (repair).
- Requires the possessive 'ka' and masculine adjective agreement.
The Hindi word रख-रखाव (rakh-rakhaav) is a compound noun that translates primarily to 'maintenance,' 'upkeep,' or 'preservation.' It is a CEFR B2 level word because while its components are simple, its application is often formal, technical, or administrative. The word is formed by combining the root 'rakh' (from the verb 'rakhna', meaning to keep) with 'rakhaav' (a nominalized form indicating the act of keeping or managing). In essence, it describes the systematic process of ensuring that an object, building, or even a system remains in good working condition over time. Unlike the simple verb 'rakhna,' which just means to place or keep something, 'रख-रखाव' implies a continuous, proactive effort to prevent decay or malfunction. This word is indispensable when discussing property management, vehicle care, industrial equipment, or the preservation of historical monuments. It suggests a sense of responsibility and technical oversight.
- Technical Context
- In engineering and logistics, it refers to the routine procedures like oiling, cleaning, and repairing parts to ensure longevity. For example, 'मशीनों का नियमित रख-रखाव' (regular maintenance of machines).
- Administrative Context
- In government or corporate settings, it refers to the budgetary and physical management of infrastructure, such as roads or public parks.
- Domestic Context
- At home, it describes how one looks after expensive items like air conditioners, gardens, or antique furniture.
पुरानी इमारतों के रख-रखाव के लिए सरकार ने विशेष बजट आवंटित किया है। (The government has allocated a special budget for the maintenance of old buildings.)
Sociologically, the word 'रख-रखाव' reflects the value placed on longevity and care in Indian culture. Whether it is a family heirloom or a newly purchased car, the 'rakh-rakhaav' is seen as a reflection of the owner's character and attention to detail. In a rapidly modernizing India, professional 'rakh-rakhaav' services (facility management) have become a massive industry, moving the concept from a personal duty to a commercial service. When you hear this word in a conversation, it often signals a discussion about quality, durability, and the hidden costs of ownership.
अच्छे रख-रखाव की कमी के कारण पुल गिर गया। (The bridge collapsed due to a lack of proper maintenance.)
इस बगीचे का रख-रखाव बहुत कठिन है। (Maintaining this garden is very difficult.)
सॉफ्टवेयर का रख-रखाव अपडेट्स के माध्यम से किया जाता है। (Software maintenance is done through updates.)
क्या आप अपनी कार के रख-रखाव पर ध्यान देते हैं? (Do you pay attention to the maintenance of your car?)
- Economic Implication
- High maintenance costs (रख-रखाव का खर्च) are a major factor in purchasing decisions for Indian consumers, who often look for 'low maintenance' (कम रख-रखाव) products.
Using रख-रखाव correctly requires understanding its role as a noun. It is almost always preceded by a possessive marker like 'का' (ka), 'के' (ke), or 'का' (ka) depending on the case. Because it is a masculine noun, adjectives modifying it must also be masculine. For instance, 'अच्छा रख-रखाव' (good maintenance) or 'महंगा रख-रखाव' (expensive maintenance). It is frequently used with verbs like 'करना' (to do/perform), 'होना' (to be/happen), or 'देखना' (to oversee). In formal writing, it often appears in the subject position of a sentence to emphasize the state of an infrastructure.
- Usage with 'करना' (To Maintain)
- 'हमें अपने घर का नियमित रख-रखाव करना चाहिए।' (We should perform regular maintenance of our house.) Here, it acts as the object of the verb 'karna'.
- Usage with 'खर्च' (Maintenance Cost)
- 'इस लग्जरी कार के रख-रखाव का खर्च बहुत अधिक है।' (The maintenance cost of this luxury car is very high.) This is a very common structure in consumer reviews.
क्या कंपनी मशीनों के रख-रखाव के लिए जिम्मेदार है? (Is the company responsible for the maintenance of the machines?)
In more complex sentences, 'रख-रखाव' can be part of a compound subject. For example, 'सड़कों का निर्माण और रख-रखाव सरकार की प्राथमिकता है' (Construction and maintenance of roads is the government's priority). Notice how it pairs naturally with 'nirmaan' (construction). This contrast between building something and keeping it up is a common rhetorical device in Hindi. Another nuanced use involves the word 'अभाव' (lack). 'रख-रखाव के अभाव में' means 'in the absence of maintenance.' This phrase is often used to explain why something broke down or lost its value.
उचित रख-रखाव के बिना कोई भी यंत्र लंबे समय तक नहीं चलता। (Without proper maintenance, no machine lasts long.)
When describing something as 'low maintenance,' you can say 'कम रख-रखाव वाला' (kam rakh-rakhaav vaala). For instance, 'यह पौधा कम रख-रखाव वाला है' (This plant is low maintenance). This 'vaala' construction is very helpful for learners to turn the noun into an adjectival phrase. Conversely, 'अधिक रख-रखाव' (high maintenance) is used for things that require a lot of effort, though in Hindi, this is rarely used for people (unlike in English slang), where 'nakhre' or 'zarooratein' would be more appropriate.
ऐतिहासिक स्मारकों का रख-रखाव हमारी सांस्कृतिक विरासत को बचाने के लिए आवश्यक है। (Maintenance of historical monuments is necessary to save our cultural heritage.)
- Professional Titles
- 'रख-रखाव इंजीनियर' (Maintenance Engineer) or 'रख-रखाव विभाग' (Maintenance Department) are standard terms in industrial sectors.
You will encounter रख-रखाव in several specific domains in India. Firstly, in the **Real Estate and Housing** sector. If you live in an apartment complex (society), you will receive a monthly bill for 'Maintenance Charges,' which is often translated or referred to as 'रख-रखाव शुल्क' (rakh-rakhaav shulk). During society meetings, members often debate the quality of the 'रख-रखाव' of the elevators, swimming pool, or security systems. If the building looks dilapidated, residents will complain about 'खराब रख-रखाव' (poor maintenance).
सोसाइटी का रख-रखाव शुल्क अगले महीने से बढ़ जाएगा। (The society maintenance fee will increase from next month.)
Secondly, in **Automotive and Mechanical** contexts. When you take your bike or car to a service center, the manual will have a section titled 'नियमित रख-रखाव' (Regular Maintenance). Mechanics might talk about the 'रख-रखाव की लागत' (cost of maintenance) of a particular model. It is a key term in car reviews on YouTube or in Hindi newspapers where experts compare different vehicles based on how easy they are to maintain over five years.
Thirdly, in **Government and Public Policy**. News reports frequently use this word when discussing the state of national highways, public hospitals, or schools. A common headline might be: 'रख-रखाव के अभाव में बदहाल हैं सरकारी स्कूल' (Government schools are in bad shape due to lack of maintenance). In this context, the word carries a weight of civic responsibility and often criticism of the authorities.
रेलवे पटरियों के रख-रखाव के लिए आज कुछ ट्रेनें रद्द रहेंगी। (Some trains will be cancelled today for the maintenance of railway tracks.)
Finally, you will hear it in **Corporate and IT** environments. Even though English is prevalent, formal Hindi documentation or internal memos in bilingual offices will use 'रख-रखाव' for 'systems maintenance' or 'facility management.' It is the standard term used in contracts and official agreements to define the scope of work for vendors who look after office infrastructure.
- News Media
- Journalists use it to describe the status of public assets, often highlighting 'लापरवाही' (negligence) in 'रख-रखाव'.
- Legal Documents
- Lease agreements specify who is responsible for the 'रख-रखाव' of the leased property.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing रख-रखाव with देखभाल (dekhbhaal). While both involve 'taking care' of something, they are not interchangeable. 'Dekhbhaal' is used for living beings—people, pets, or plants in a nurturing sense. You 'dekhbhaal' a baby or an elderly parent. 'Rakh-rakhaav' is technical and used for objects. Saying 'बच्चे का रख-रखाव' (maintenance of the child) sounds very strange and robotic, as if the child were a piece of machinery.
गलत: मरीज का रख-रखाव अच्छा है। (Wrong: The maintenance of the patient is good.)
सही: मरीज की देखभाल अच्छी है। (Right: The care of the patient is good.)
Another common error is related to **Gender Agreement**. As mentioned, 'रख-रखाव' is masculine. Learners often mistakenly use feminine markers because they might associate 'care' with feminine energy. For example, saying 'अच्छी रख-रखाव' is grammatically incorrect; it must be 'अच्छा रख-रखाव'. Similarly, use 'का' and not 'की'.
The third mistake is **Misspelling or Mispronouncing** the second part of the compound. Some learners say 'rakh-rakha' or 'rakh-rakhi'. The word is 'rakhaav' (रखाव). The 'v' sound at the end is subtle but necessary. Also, remember the hyphen. While in casual texting people might omit it, in formal writing, the hyphen between 'रख' and 'रखाव' is standard because it is a 'dvandva-like' compound (though functionally a single unit of meaning).
- Confusing with 'Marammat'
- 'Marammat' (मुरम्मत/मरम्मत) means 'repair.' Repair is what you do when something is broken. 'Rakh-rakhaav' is what you do to *prevent* it from breaking. If you only say 'marammat,' you are missing the preventive aspect of maintenance.
Finally, don't use it as a verb directly. You cannot say 'मैं कार रख-रखाव करता हूँ' without the possessive 'का'. The correct structure is 'मैं कार **का** रख-रखाव करता हूँ'. The 'ka' links the object to the noun 'rakh-rakhaav'. Skipping this postposition is a hallmark of beginner-level errors.
Hindi offers several words that overlap with रख-रखाव, and choosing the right one depends on the register and the object being discussed. Understanding these nuances will help you move from B2 to C1 proficiency. The most common alternative is **देखभाल (dekhbhaal)**, which we have already distinguished as being more personal and nurturing. However, in some contexts like gardening, both can be used, though 'rakh-rakhaav' would focus on the tools and soil, while 'dekhbhaal' focuses on the plants' growth.
- रख-रखाव vs. देखभाल
- 'Rakh-rakhaav' is for machines and buildings (technical). 'Dekhbhaal' is for people and pets (emotional/physical care).
- रख-रखाव vs. मरम्मत (Marammat)
- 'Rakh-rakhaav' is preventive maintenance. 'Marammat' is corrective repair after damage has occurred.
- रख-रखाव vs. संरक्षण (Sanrakshan)
- 'Sanrakshan' means 'conservation' or 'protection.' It is used for environment, wildlife, or heritage. While 'rakh-rakhaav' is the physical work, 'sanrakshan' is the broader goal or policy.
पर्यावरण का संरक्षण ज़रूरी है, लेकिन पार्क का रख-रखाव भी होना चाहिए। (Conservation of the environment is important, but the maintenance of the park should also happen.)
Another high-register synonym is **अनुरक्षण (anurakshan)**. This is the pure Sanskritized (Tatsam) term for maintenance. You will see 'anurakshan' in very formal government gazettes, engineering textbooks, or high-level technical contracts. For most daily and even professional conversations, 'रख-रखाव' is preferred as it is more 'Tadbhav' (naturalized) and easier to pronounce. If you are writing a PhD thesis on infrastructure, use 'anurakshan'; if you are talking to a contractor, use 'रख-रखाव'.
Lastly, consider **परिरक्षण (parirakshan)**, which means 'preservation,' specifically in the context of food or biological specimens. You wouldn't use 'rakh-rakhaav' for pickles or lab samples; 'parirakshan' is the technical term there. By choosing 'रख-रखाव', you are specifically pointing to the 'keeping in good order' of physical assets and systems.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
Hindi loves these 'echo' or 'compound' words. Even though 'rakh' and 'rakhaav' come from the same root, saying them together adds a layer of 'comprehensiveness' that the single word 'rakhna' lacks.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k'.
- Merging the two words without a slight pause or hyphen.
- Pronouncing the final 'v' as a sharp 'f'.
- Shortening the 'aa' in 'rakhaav'.
- Misgendering the word as feminine.
سطح دشواری
Easy to read once you recognize the two common roots 'rakh' and 'rakhaav'.
Requires remembering the hyphen and the specific '-aav' suffix.
Pronunciation is straightforward but requires clear aspiration on 'kh'.
Can be confused with 'rakhna' or 'rakh-rakhi' in fast speech.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Compound Nouns (Dvandva/Tatpurusha influence)
रख-रखाव, साफ़-सफाई, मेल-जोल.
Masculine Noun Agreement
अच्छा रख-रखाव (Not 'अच्छी').
Postposition 'Ka' Usage
घर **का** रख-रखाव.
Suffix '-aav' to form nouns
बचाव, चढ़ाव, बहाव, रख-रखाव.
Inanimate Object Restriction
Cannot use for people (e.g., 'बच्चे का रख-रखाव' is wrong).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
इस खिलौने का रख-रखाव आसान है।
Maintenance of this toy is easy.
Uses 'ka' because rakh-rakhaav is masculine.
घर का रख-रखाव करो।
Do the maintenance of the house.
Imperative sentence using 'karo'.
क्या यह रख-रखाव अच्छा है?
Is this maintenance good?
Interrogative sentence.
साइकिल का रख-रखाव ज़रूरी है।
Maintenance of the bicycle is necessary.
Noun + ka + Noun structure.
मेरा रख-रखाव कम है।
My maintenance (cost/effort) is low.
Used for an object's attribute.
वह रख-रखाव सीख रहा है।
He is learning maintenance.
Present continuous tense.
मशीन का रख-रखाव बंद करो।
Stop the maintenance of the machine.
Direct object of 'band karo'.
रख-रखाव के लिए पैसे चाहिए।
Money is needed for maintenance.
Uses 'ke liye' (for).
हमें अपने कमरे का रख-रखाव खुद करना चाहिए।
We should do the upkeep of our room ourselves.
Uses 'khud' for 'ourselves'.
इस पुरानी कार का रख-रखाव बहुत महंगा है।
The maintenance of this old car is very expensive.
Adjective 'mahnga' agrees with 'rakh-rakhaav'.
बगीचे के रख-रखाव के लिए माली आता है।
A gardener comes for the maintenance of the garden.
Uses 'ke' before 'rakh-rakhaav' because of 'ke liye'.
क्या आप कंप्यूटर के रख-रखाव के बारे में जानते हैं?
Do you know about computer maintenance?
Uses 'ke baare mein' (about).
अच्छे रख-रखाव से चीज़ें लंबे समय तक चलती हैं।
Things last a long time with good maintenance.
Uses 'se' to indicate means/instrument.
मंदिर का रख-रखाव गाँव के लोग करते हैं।
The village people do the maintenance of the temple.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
इस फ्रिज का रख-रखाव बहुत आसान है।
Maintaining this fridge is very easy.
Simple descriptive sentence.
हमें पानी के टैंक का रख-रखाव करना होगा।
We will have to do the maintenance of the water tank.
Future tense with 'hoga' (compulsion).
सोसाइटी के रख-रखाव का खर्च हर महीने देना पड़ता है।
Society maintenance charges must be paid every month.
Compound noun 'rakh-rakhaav ka kharch'.
मशीनों के नियमित रख-रखाव से दुर्घटनाएं कम होती हैं।
Regular maintenance of machines reduces accidents.
Niyamit (regular) is an adjective.
नगर निगम सड़कों के रख-रखाव पर ध्यान नहीं दे रहा है।
The municipal corporation is not paying attention to the maintenance of roads.
Negative present continuous.
इस ऐतिहासिक इमारत का रख-रखाव सरकार की ज़िम्मेदारी है।
The maintenance of this historical building is the government's responsibility.
Formal sentence structure.
क्या आपके पास रख-रखाव का कोई अनुभव है?
Do you have any experience in maintenance?
Asking about professional experience.
पुस्तकालय की किताबों का रख-रखाव ठीक से नहीं हो रहा है।
The maintenance of library books is not being done properly.
Passive-like construction with 'ho raha hai'.
नया प्रिंटर खरीदने से बेहतर उसका रख-रखाव करना है।
Maintaining the printer is better than buying a new one.
Comparison using 'se behtar'.
कंपनी अपने सर्वर के रख-रखाव के लिए बहुत पैसा खर्च करती है।
The company spends a lot of money on the maintenance of its servers.
Subject-Object-Verb with 'kharch karna'.
रख-रखाव के अभाव में यह फैक्ट्री बंद हो गई।
This factory closed down due to a lack of maintenance.
Phrase 'ke abhaav mein' (in the absence of).
हवाई जहाजों के रख-रखाव में कोई भी लापरवाही भारी पड़ सकती है।
Any negligence in the maintenance of airplanes can be costly.
Abstract consequence 'bhari pad sakti hai'.
इस सॉफ्टवेयर के रख-रखाव के लिए एक अलग टीम नियुक्त की गई है।
A separate team has been appointed for the maintenance of this software.
Passive voice 'niyukt ki gayi hai'.
पर्यावरण के रख-रखाव के लिए प्लास्टिक का उपयोग कम करना होगा।
To maintain the environment, plastic usage will have to be reduced.
Using 'rakh-rakhaav' for ecological systems.
म्यूजियम की कलाकृतियों का रख-रखाव बहुत सावधानी से किया जाता है।
The maintenance of museum artifacts is done very carefully.
Adverbial phrase 'bahut saavdhani se'.
पुल के रख-रखाव की रिपोर्ट कल तक जमा करनी होगी।
The maintenance report for the bridge must be submitted by tomorrow.
Compound noun 'rakh-rakhaav ki report'.
अच्छे रख-रखाव के कारण यह कार दस साल बाद भी नई जैसी दिखती है।
Due to good maintenance, this car looks like new even after ten years.
Reasoning with 'ke kaaran'.
संसाधनों का उचित रख-रखाव ही सफलता की कुंजी है।
Proper maintenance of resources is the key to success.
Metaphorical use in business logic.
शहरी बुनियादी ढांचे के रख-रखाव के लिए एक दीर्घकालिक योजना की आवश्यकता है।
A long-term plan is required for the maintenance of urban infrastructure.
Advanced vocabulary like 'buniyadi dhancha' (infrastructure).
दस्तावेजों के डिजिटल रख-रखाव ने प्रशासनिक कार्यों को सरल बना दिया है।
Digital maintenance of documents has simplified administrative tasks.
Abstract concept of 'digital maintenance'.
विरासत संपत्तियों का रख-रखाव केवल भौतिक मरम्मत नहीं, बल्कि संस्कृति का संरक्षण है।
Maintenance of heritage properties is not just physical repair, but conservation of culture.
Philosophical and comparative structure.
परमाणु रिएक्टरों के रख-रखाव के लिए अंतरराष्ट्रीय मानकों का पालन करना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to follow international standards for the maintenance of nuclear reactors.
Technical and legal register.
रख-रखाव की प्रक्रिया में पारदर्शिता सुनिश्चित करना भ्रष्टाचार को रोकने का एक तरीका है।
Ensuring transparency in the maintenance process is a way to stop corruption.
Complex sentence with nested clauses.
अस्पताल के उपकरणों का रख-रखाव सीधे तौर पर मरीजों की जान से जुड़ा है।
The maintenance of hospital equipment is directly linked to patients' lives.
Cause-and-effect relationship.
तकनीकी रख-रखाव के दौरान वेबसाइट कुछ घंटों के लिए उपलब्ध नहीं होगी।
The website will not be available for a few hours during technical maintenance.
Standard IT industry phrasing.
आर्थिक मंदी के दौरान भी रख-रखाव के बजट में कटौती नहीं की जानी चाहिए।
Even during an economic recession, the maintenance budget should not be cut.
Passive conditional 'nahi ki jaani chahiye'.
पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के सूक्ष्म रख-रखाव में मानवीय हस्तक्षेप अक्सर हानिकारक सिद्ध होता है।
Human intervention often proves harmful in the subtle maintenance of the ecosystem.
High-level academic vocabulary.
किसी भी राष्ट्र की प्रगति उसके सार्वजनिक संपत्तियों के रख-रखाव के प्रति दृष्टिकोण से झलकती है।
A nation's progress is reflected in its attitude towards the maintenance of public assets.
Reflective and analytical tone.
रख-रखाव के मानदंडों में निरंतर सुधार ही औद्योगिक उत्कृष्टता का आधार है।
Continuous improvement in maintenance standards is the foundation of industrial excellence.
Abstract noun usage 'manadand' (standards).
अभिलेखागारों में पांडुलिपियों का रख-रखाव एक अत्यंत जटिल वैज्ञानिक प्रक्रिया है।
Maintenance of manuscripts in archives is an extremely complex scientific process.
Specialized professional context.
क्या रख-रखाव की लागत को निवेश के रूप में देखा जाना चाहिए या खर्च के रूप में?
Should the cost of maintenance be seen as an investment or an expense?
Rhetorical question in economic theory.
सॉफ्टवेयर आर्किटेक्चर ऐसा होना चाहिए जो भविष्य के रख-रखाव को सुगम बनाए।
Software architecture should be such that it facilitates future maintenance.
Design-thinking context.
जटिल प्रणालियों के रख-रखाव में पूर्वानुमानित विश्लेषण (predictive analysis) की भूमिका बढ़ रही है।
The role of predictive analysis in the maintenance of complex systems is increasing.
Integration of modern technical terms.
रख-रखाव की उपेक्षा अंततः अपूरणीय क्षति का कारण बनती है।
Neglect of maintenance ultimately causes irreparable damage.
Concise, powerful formal statement.
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To perform maintenance work on something.
मैं अपनी पुरानी किताबों का रख-रखाव खुद करता हूँ।
— To pay attention to the upkeep of something.
हमें सड़कों के रख-रखाव पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।
— The cost associated with maintaining an item.
इस मशीन के रख-रखाव की लागत बहुत कम है।
— Rules or guidelines for maintenance.
सुरक्षा के लिए रख-रखाव के नियमों का पालन करें।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Used for people/pets. Rakh-rakhaav is for objects.
Means 'repair' (fixing something broken). Rakh-rakhaav is 'maintenance' (preventive).
Means 'guarding' or 'watching over' to prevent theft.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To constantly complain about the maintenance or upkeep costs/effort.
वह अपनी नई गाड़ी के रख-रखाव का रोना रोता रहता है।
Informal— To maintain something so well that it shines (literal and metaphorical).
उसने अपने दादाजी की पुरानी घड़ी को चमका कर रखा है।
Common— To maintain something with great scrutiny and care.
कीमती गहनों को देख-परख कर रखना पड़ता है।
Common— To become junk (usually due to lack of rakh-rakhaav).
रख-रखाव के बिना कार खटारा हो गई।
Slang— To ruin something (often by not maintaining its value).
उसने लापरवाही से अपनी संपत्ति मिट्टी में मिला दी।
Common— To treat with extreme care/respect (metaphorical maintenance of a relationship/guest).
मेहमानों को हम सिर आँखों पर रखते हैं।
Idiomatic— To turn something useful into junk through poor maintenance.
तुमने इस लैपटॉप को कबाड़ बना दिया है।
Informal— Used when maintenance costs are suffocatingly high.
इस घर के रख-रखाव के खर्च में साँस लेना मुश्किल है।
Informal— To maintain/guard something with utmost care.
वह अपनी किताबों को आँख की पुतली की तरह रखता है।
Literaryبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean 'supervision' or 'upkeep'.
Dekh-rekh is more about 'supervising' the state of something, whereas rakh-rakhaav is the 'active work' of keeping it maintained.
उसकी देखरेख में काम अच्छा होता है, लेकिन मशीनों का रख-रखाव मज़दूर करते हैं।
Both end in '-aav'.
Bachaav means 'rescue' or 'protection from danger'. Rakh-rakhaav is 'preservation from wear and tear'.
बाढ़ से बचाव ज़रूरी है, लेकिन बाँध का रख-रखाव भी होना चाहिए।
Commonly used for 'looking after'.
Sambhaal is more general and colloquial. You can 'sambhaal' a situation, but you 'rakh-rakhaav' a generator.
इस दुकान की संभाल मुश्किल है।
Often happens during maintenance.
Repair (murammat) is a subset of maintenance (rakh-rakhaav).
रख-रखाव के दौरान छोटी-मोटी मरम्मत भी की जाती है।
Both involve keeping something safe.
Sanrakshan is 'conservation' (like saving a forest). Rakh-rakhaav is 'maintenance' (like cleaning a park).
वन्यजीवों का संरक्षण ज़रूरी है।
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Object] का रख-रखाव करो।
साइकिल का रख-रखाव करो।
[Object] का रख-रखाव [Adjective] है।
इस फोन का रख-रखाव आसान है।
हमें [Object] का नियमित रख-रखाव करना चाहिए।
हमें अपनी कार का नियमित रख-रखाव करना चाहिए।
रख-रखाव के अभाव में [Object] [Verb].
रख-रखाव के अभाव में मशीन खराब हो गई।
[Object] के रख-रखाव के लिए [Budget/Team] की आवश्यकता है।
अस्पताल के रख-रखाव के लिए बड़े बजट की आवश्यकता है।
[Object] का रख-रखाव [Responsibility] है।
सड़कों का रख-रखाव सरकार की ज़िम्मेदारी है।
रख-रखाव की प्रक्रिया में [Transparency/Efficiency] अनिवार्य है।
रख-रखाव की प्रक्रिया में पारदर्शिता अनिवार्य है।
[Object] के रख-रखाव के मानदंडों का पालन करें।
हवाई जहाज के रख-रखाव के मानदंडों का पालन करें।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely common in newspapers, manuals, and professional conversations.
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Using 'ki' instead of 'ka'.
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कार का रख-रखाव (Car ka rakh-rakhaav).
Rakh-rakhaav is a masculine noun. 'Ki' is for feminine nouns.
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Using it for people.
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मरीज की देखभाल (Care of the patient).
Rakh-rakhaav is for things; Dekhbhaal is for people.
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Confusing it with 'Marammat'.
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नियमित रख-रखाव (Regular maintenance).
Maintenance is ongoing; repair (marammat) is a one-time fix.
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Omitting the hyphen.
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रख-रखाव
In formal Hindi, compound nouns should be hyphenated for clarity.
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Saying 'rakh-rakhi'.
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रख-रखाव
The noun form is specifically 'rakhaav'. 'Rakhi' is a different word (a festival or a past tense verb).
نکات
Gender Agreement
Always remember it is masculine. If you say 'achi rakh-rakhaav', native speakers will immediately know you are a learner. Say 'achha rakh-rakhaav'.
Compound Power
Notice how many Hindi nouns are pairs (rakh-rakhaav, saaf-safai). Learning these pairs makes your Hindi sound much more natural and fluent.
Car Talk
If you are buying a car in India, ask 'Iska rakh-rakhaav kharch kitna hai?' (How much is its maintenance cost?). It's a very practical sentence.
The Suffix
The suffix '-aav' is very productive in Hindi. Once you learn 'rakhaav', words like 'bachaav' (rescue) and 'tanaav' (tension) become easier to remember.
Facility Management
In an office setting, 'रख-रखाव' is the standard word for facility management. Use it when talking to the admin or technical staff.
Aspiration
Don't be afraid to blow a little air when saying 'kh'. If you say 'rak-rakaav', it sounds like a different word. The aspiration is key.
Heritage
When visiting monuments, look for plaques. They often mention 'रख-रखाव' by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Formal Reports
In reports, use 'रख-रखाव के अभाव में' to professionally state that something failed because it wasn't looked after.
News Keywords
This is a high-frequency keyword in Indian news. Listening for it will help you understand segments on infrastructure and economy.
The 'Keep' Connection
Associate 'Rakh' with 'Rock'. You want to keep your rock safe. Rakhaav is the 'how' you keep it. Rakh-Rakhaav.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Rock-Rack-Have'. You want to keep your 'Rock' on a 'Rack' so you 'Have' it forever in good condition. Rakh-Rakhaav.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a man with a toolbox standing in front of a perfectly maintained vintage car. The shiny car is the result of 'rakh-rakhaav'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to find 3 things in your room right now that need 'rakh-rakhaav' and say their names in Hindi followed by 'ka rakh-rakhaav'. (e.g., Laptop ka rakh-rakhaav).
ریشه کلمه
The word is a 'reiterative compound' typical of Indo-Aryan languages. 'Rakh' comes from the Sanskrit root 'raksh' (to protect/keep). 'Rakhaav' is a nominal form derived from the same root using the suffix '-aav' which denotes the state or result of an action.
معنای اصلی: The act of keeping and protecting something continuously.
Indo-Aryan (derived from Sanskrit via Prakrit/Apabhramsa).بافت فرهنگی
Never use this word for people (use 'dekhbhaal' or 'sewa'). Using 'rakh-rakhaav' for a person can be dehumanizing.
English speakers might just say 'maintenance,' but in Hindi, 'rakh-rakhaav' sounds slightly more formal and encompassing of the 'effort' involved.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Automotive
- इंजन का रख-रखाव
- टायरों का रख-रखाव
- सर्विसिंग और रख-रखाव
- रख-रखाव गाइड
Real Estate
- फ्लैट का रख-रखाव
- लिफ्ट का रख-रखाव
- सोसाइटी रख-रखाव शुल्क
- बिल्डिंग का रख-रखाव
Computing
- डेटाबेस का रख-रखाव
- सर्वर रख-रखाव
- सॉफ्टवेयर रख-रखाव
- सिस्टम का रख-रखाव
Gardening
- पौधों का रख-रखाव
- बगीचे का रख-रखाव
- मिट्टी का रख-रखाव
- औजारों का रख-रखाव
Historical Sites
- स्मारकों का रख-रखाव
- विरासत का रख-रखाव
- पुरातत्व रख-रखाव
- कलाकृतियों का रख-रखाव
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"आप अपनी कार के रख-रखाव पर कितना खर्च करते हैं?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि इस शहर की सड़कों का रख-रखाव ठीक है?"
"पुरानी किताबों के रख-रखाव के लिए आप क्या करते हैं?"
"क्या आपके घर का रख-रखाव शुल्क बहुत अधिक है?"
"एक अच्छे बगीचे के रख-रखाव के लिए सबसे ज़रूरी क्या है?"
موضوعات نگارش
आज मैंने अपने कमरे के रख-रखाव के लिए क्या-क्या किया?
मेरे पास ऐसी कौन सी चीज़ है जिसका रख-रखाव सबसे कठिन है और क्यों?
सरकार को सार्वजनिक पार्कों के रख-रखाव में कैसे सुधार करना चाहिए?
क्या आधुनिक गैजेट्स का रख-रखाव पुराने उपकरणों की तुलना में आसान है?
एक अच्छी रख-रखाव टीम में कौन-कौन से गुण होने चाहिए?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is a masculine noun. You should use 'का' (ka) and masculine adjectives like 'अच्छा' (achha). For example: 'कार का रख-रखाव अच्छा है।'
No, that would sound very strange. For living beings like babies, use 'देखभाल' (dekhbhaal). 'रख-रखाव' is strictly for inanimate objects like machines or buildings.
'रख-रखाव' (maintenance) is preventive work done to keep something in good condition. 'मरम्मत' (repair) is corrective work done after something has already broken.
You can say 'कम रख-रखाव वाला' (kam rakh-rakhaav vaala). For example: 'यह कार कम रख-रखाव वाली है।'
Yes, in formal Hindi writing, the hyphen between 'रख' and 'रखाव' is standard as it is a compound word.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for software or technical systems. 'सॉफ्टवेयर का रख-रखाव' is a common phrase.
In most contexts, it is used as an uncountable noun, so the form remains 'रख-रखाव' even when referring to multiple objects.
It is neutral to formal. It is used in daily conversation about cars/houses but also in professional engineering and government documents.
The more Sanskritized version is 'अनुरक्षण' (anurakshan), which is used in very formal or academic contexts.
It is called 'रख-रखाव शुल्क' (rakh-rakhaav shulk). You will see this on society or utility bills.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence in Hindi about the maintenance of a car.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain why maintenance is important for machines in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal request for society maintenance in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Lack of maintenance is the cause of this accident.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a low-maintenance plant in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'रख-रखाव शुल्क'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write about the maintenance of historical monuments.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Compare 'rakh-rakhaav' and 'marammat' in one sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The maintenance cost of this building is very high.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about software maintenance.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'नियमित रख-रखाव'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Maintenance is the government's responsibility.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a well-maintained garden in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about road maintenance.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'रख-रखाव इंजीनियर' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Proper maintenance leads to success.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about the maintenance of library books.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Maintenance charges will increase from next year.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about airport maintenance.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'रख-रखाव की प्रक्रिया' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce: रख-रखाव
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Car maintenance is expensive.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'What is the maintenance fee?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'We should do regular maintenance.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'Who is responsible for maintenance?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The garden needs maintenance.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The machine broke due to lack of maintenance.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I am a maintenance engineer.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'This is a low-maintenance plant.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Maintenance charges are too high.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'When is the next maintenance scheduled?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The building is in bad shape due to poor maintenance.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Maintenance is the key to longevity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'Do you have a maintenance manual?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The website is under maintenance.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I take care of my books.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The government should maintain the roads.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Maintenance cost is included in the price.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'We need a separate team for maintenance.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Proper maintenance saves money.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify the word: 'मशीनों का रख-रखाव ज़रूरी है।'
Listen and identify the gender: 'रख-रखाव अच्छा है।'
Listen and translate: 'रख-रखाव शुल्क कितना है?'
Listen and complete: 'नियमित ________ से चीज़ें खराब नहीं होतीं।'
Listen and identify the context: 'सर्वर का रख-रखाव चल रहा है।'
Listen and translate: 'रख-रखाव के अभाव में पुल गिर गया।'
Listen and identify the adjective: 'खराब रख-रखाव की वजह से बसें पुरानी लग रही हैं।'
Listen and identify the noun: 'बगीचे का रख-रखाव माली करता है।'
Listen and translate: 'क्या आप रख-रखाव इंजीनियर हैं?'
Listen and complete: 'इस घर के रख-रखाव ________ खर्च बहुत है।'
Listen and identify the error: 'अच्छी रख-रखाव ज़रूरी है।'
Listen and translate: 'सालाना रख-रखाव शुल्क देना होगा।'
Listen and identify the object: 'सॉफ्टवेयर का रख-रखाव अपडेट्स से होता है।'
Listen and translate: 'रख-रखाव की प्रक्रिया बहुत जटिल है।'
Listen and identify the frequency: 'हमें हर महीने रख-रखाव करना चाहिए।'
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Summary
रख-रखाव (rakh-rakhaav) is the essential Hindi word for 'maintenance.' Whether you are talking about a car, a house, or a software system, this word describes the proactive work needed to keep things running. Example: 'कार का रख-रखाव' (Car maintenance).
- A masculine noun meaning maintenance or upkeep of objects.
- Used in technical, professional, and domestic contexts for inanimate things.
- Differs from 'dekhbhaal' (care for people) and 'marammat' (repair).
- Requires the possessive 'ka' and masculine adjective agreement.
Gender Agreement
Always remember it is masculine. If you say 'achi rakh-rakhaav', native speakers will immediately know you are a learner. Say 'achha rakh-rakhaav'.
Compound Power
Notice how many Hindi nouns are pairs (rakh-rakhaav, saaf-safai). Learning these pairs makes your Hindi sound much more natural and fluent.
Car Talk
If you are buying a car in India, ask 'Iska rakh-rakhaav kharch kitna hai?' (How much is its maintenance cost?). It's a very practical sentence.
The Suffix
The suffix '-aav' is very productive in Hindi. Once you learn 'rakhaav', words like 'bachaav' (rescue) and 'tanaav' (tension) become easier to remember.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر home
आंगनवाड़ी
B2A type of rural mother and child care center in India.
आईना
A1آینه سطحی بازتابنده است که اغلب قاب دارد. برای دیدن خود استفاده می شود. (کلمه 'آینه' است.)
आइना
A1آینه سطحی است که تصویر را منعکس می کند.
आलीशान
B2Luxurious, magnificent; extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable.
आमतौर से
B2Generally; in most cases; usually.
आओ भगत करना
B2To host or entertain guests with hospitality.
आपका/आपकी/आपके
B2مال شما (محترمانه). بسته به جنسیت شیء تغییر میکند: 'aapka' برای مذکر، 'aapki' برای مؤنث، و 'aapke' برای جمع یا احترام. 'نام شما چیست؟' میشود 'Aapka naam kya hai?'.
आरी
B2A saw, a tool with a toothed blade for cutting wood or other materials.
आराम से रहना
B1To reside in a state of ease and comfort (to live comfortably).
आरामगाह
B2مکانی برای استراحت یا آرامش.