स्वेच्छा से در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A formal adverb meaning 'voluntarily' or 'willingly'.
- Derived from Sanskrit 'Sva' (self) and 'Ichha' (desire).
- Used in legal, social, and professional Hindi contexts.
- Indicates action taken without external pressure or force.
The Hindi phrase स्वेच्छा से (Svechha se) is a sophisticated adverbial expression that translates to "voluntarily," "willingly," or "of one's own free will." It is composed of two primary Sanskrit-derived elements: Sva (self) and Ichha (desire/wish), followed by the postposition se (with/by). When combined, it literally means "with one's own desire." This term is widely used in formal, semi-formal, and literary contexts to emphasize that an action was performed without external pressure, coercion, or legal compulsion. In modern Hindi, while everyday conversation might favor the simpler apni marzi se, using स्वेच्छा से elevates the register of your speech, making it suitable for professional environments, legal discussions, or serious literature.
- Grammatical Category
- Adverbial Phrase (Kriya Visheshan). It modifies the verb to explain the manner in which an action is performed.
उसने स्वेच्छा से इस्तीफा दे दिया। (He resigned voluntarily.)
Understanding the nuance of this word requires looking at the concept of 'Will' in Indian philosophy. Iccha is not just a passing whim; it is a deep-seated intention. Therefore, when someone does something स्वेच्छा से, it implies a conscious, thought-out decision. You will frequently encounter this word in news reports regarding social service, where individuals give up their time or resources for the public good. It is also the standard term used in legal documents to signify consent. For instance, in a court of law, a witness might state that they are testifying स्वेच्छा से to ensure the court knows no one forced them to speak.
- Register
- Formal / Academic / Legal. Common in newspapers and official speeches.
गाँव वालों ने स्वेच्छा से सड़क बनाने में मदद की। (The villagers helped in building the road voluntarily.)
In a social context, स्वेच्छा से is often linked to the concept of 'Seva' or selfless service. In India, many religious and social organizations thrive on 'shramdaan' (donation of labor), where people contribute स्वेच्छा से. This adds a layer of moral righteousness to the word. If you do something स्वेच्छा से, it is often seen as a virtuous act because it comes from within rather than being a reaction to an external demand. This distinction is crucial for learners to grasp: while 'apni marzi' can sometimes sound a bit stubborn or individualistic, स्वेच्छा से usually carries a more noble or formal connotation.
- Synonym Comparison
- Compared to 'man-marzi' (whim), 'svechha' is disciplined and intentional.
क्या आपने यह निर्णय स्वेच्छा से लिया है? (Have you taken this decision voluntarily?)
Using स्वेच्छा से correctly involves placing it before the verb it modifies. Since it functions as an adverb, its position is relatively flexible, but it most naturally sits after the subject and before the action. For example, in the sentence "I worked voluntarily," the Hindi structure would be "मैंने (I) स्वेच्छा से (voluntarily) काम किया (worked)." This phrase is invariable, meaning it does not change based on the gender or number of the subject. Whether a man, a woman, or a group is acting, the phrase remains स्वेच्छा से.
- Sentence Structure
- [Subject] + [Object] + [स्वेच्छा से] + [Verb].
छात्रों ने स्वेच्छा से परिसर की सफाई की। (The students cleaned the campus voluntarily.)
In complex sentences involving auxiliary verbs or modal verbs (like 'can' or 'should'), स्वेच्छा से still precedes the main verb. For instance, "You should contribute voluntarily" becomes "आपको स्वेच्छा से योगदान देना चाहिए." It is also common in negative sentences to clarify that while an action was taken, it wasn't voluntary: "मैंने यह स्वेच्छा से नहीं किया" (I didn't do this voluntarily). This is a powerful way to indicate that you were under some form of duress or obligation.
उन्होंने अपनी जमीन स्वेच्छा से स्कूल के लिए दान कर दी। (They donated their land voluntarily for the school.)
Another interesting usage is in the passive voice or with impersonal subjects. For example, "यह कार्य स्वेच्छा से किया जाना चाहिए" (This work should be done voluntarily). Here, the focus is on the nature of the action itself rather than the person doing it. This is frequently seen in policy documents or ethical guidelines. When translating from English, remember that "of one's own accord" or "willingly" are often better translations than just "voluntarily," depending on how personal the context is.
- Common Verb Pairings
- दान करना (to donate), त्यागना (to renounce), स्वीकार करना (to accept), मदद करना (to help).
सैनिकों ने स्वेच्छा से कठिन मिशन के लिए अपना नाम दिया। (The soldiers voluntarily gave their names for the difficult mission.)
Finally, consider the emotional weight. If you tell someone "मैंने यह स्वेच्छा से किया," you are taking full ownership of the act. It removes the possibility of blaming others. This makes it a very 'adult' and 'responsible' phrase to use in conversation. It shows a high level of Hindi proficiency because it moves beyond the basic vocabulary of needs and wants into the territory of intent and agency.
You are most likely to encounter स्वेच्छा से in formal media and official communications. If you watch Hindi news channels like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, you will hear it during reports on government schemes where citizens are encouraged to opt-out of subsidies. For instance, the famous 'Give It Up' campaign for LPG subsidies often used this phrase to encourage wealthy citizens to स्वेच्छा से surrender their subsidy. It is the language of civic duty and social responsibility.
- Media Context
- News headlines, government advertisements, and political speeches.
प्रधानमंत्री ने लोगों से स्वेच्छा से सब्सिडी छोड़ने का आग्रह किया। (The PM urged people to voluntarily give up the subsidy.)
In the legal world, this phrase is indispensable. In police procedurals or legal dramas on platforms like SonyLIV or Netflix (think 'Criminal Justice' or 'Jolly LLB'), characters will use स्वेच्छा से to confirm that a confession or a statement was not coerced. If a character says, "मैंने यह बयान स्वेच्छा से दिया है," they are telling the court that they were not beaten or threatened into speaking. This makes the word a staple of the 'Courtroom Hindi' sub-genre.
In academic settings, particularly in sociology or political science lectures in Hindi-medium universities, the word is used to describe human agency. Professors might discuss whether people participate in a revolution स्वेच्छा से or due to socio-economic pressures. In literature, especially in the works of Premchand or modern Hindi novelists, the word is used to explore the inner conflict of characters who are forced by circumstances to do things they wouldn't do स्वेच्छा से.
- Literary Usage
- Used to contrast internal desire with external societal pressure.
उपन्यास में नायक ने स्वेच्छा से अपना घर छोड़ दिया। (In the novel, the protagonist left his home voluntarily.)
Even in the corporate world in India, during HR orientations or policy updates, you might hear this. If a company offers a 'Voluntary Retirement Scheme' (VRS), it is officially translated as 'स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति योजना', where 'स्वैच्छिक' is the adjectival form. However, when describing the act of taking it, employees would say they are retiring स्वेच्छा से. It denotes a professional choice made for personal reasons, whether for health, family, or other interests.
One of the most common mistakes learners make is confusing स्वेच्छा से with जानबूझकर (Jaan-boojhkar). While both involve a conscious choice, जानबूझकर usually translates to "deliberately" or "intentionally" and often carries a negative connotation, like doing something wrong on purpose. स्वेच्छा से, on the other hand, is neutral or positive and focuses on the 'will' or 'desire' behind the act rather than just the intent to cause an outcome.
- Mistake #1: Confusing Intent with Will
- Using 'स्वेच्छा से' when you mean 'I did it on purpose' (use 'जानबूझकर' for that).
Incorrect: उसने स्वेच्छा से गिलास तोड़ दिया। (He voluntarily broke the glass - sounds weird). Correct: उसने जानबूझकर गिलास तोड़ दिया।
Another mistake is the incorrect use of postpositions. Learners sometimes say स्वेच्छा में (in free will) or just स्वेच्छा (free will) as an adverb. Remember that in Hindi, adverbs of manner often require the postposition 'से' (with/by). Without 'से', the word स्वेच्छा is just a noun meaning "one's own will." To say "voluntarily," the 'से' is mandatory. Think of it as "with self-desire."
A stylistic mistake is using स्वेच्छा से in very casual settings where अपनी मर्जी से or खुद से would be more appropriate. If you tell your friend, "I ate the pizza voluntarily," using स्वेच्छा से, it sounds like you are making a legal declaration about your dinner. While grammatically correct, it's socially awkward. Reserve स्वेच्छा से for situations that involve a degree of sacrifice, formal commitment, or official choice.
- Mistake #2: Register Mismatch
- Using high-register Sanskrit words in low-register daily slang.
Better for friends: मैंने अपनी मर्जी से नीली शर्ट पहनी। (I wore the blue shirt by my own choice.)
Lastly, ensure you don't confuse स्वेच्छा से with स्वयं (Svayam). स्वयं means "myself/himself/herself" (the reflexive pronoun). While they both start with 'Sva', they serve different functions. "I did it myself" (मैंने स्वयं किया) is different from "I did it voluntarily" (मैंने स्वेच्छा से किया). You could do something yourself because you had to, not because you wanted to!
Hindi offers several ways to express the idea of doing something by choice. Understanding the subtle differences between these synonyms will make your Hindi sound more natural and precise. The most common alternative is अपनी मर्जी से (Apni marzi se). While 'marzi' is of Arabic/Persian origin and 'svechha' is Sanskrit, they are often interchangeable. However, 'marzi' is more common in daily speech and Bollywood songs, whereas 'svechha' is for the evening news or a textbook.
- Svechha se vs. Apni marzi se
- Svechha se is formal/official; Apni marzi se is colloquial/informal.
वह अपनी मर्जी से फिल्म देखने गया। (He went to see the movie of his own accord - Informal/Neutral.)
Another alternative is खुशी-खुशी (Khushi-khushi), which means "happily." This is used when the emphasis is on the positive emotion accompanying the choice. If you volunteer for something because you love it, you might say you did it खुशी-खुशी. स्वेच्छा से is more clinical—it just says you weren't forced, without necessarily saying you were overjoyed about it. Then there is बिना किसी दबाव के (Bina kisi dabaav ke), which literally means "without any pressure." This is a direct way to emphasize the lack of coercion, often used in legal contexts alongside स्वेच्छा से.
For more academic or literary contexts, you might see स्वैच्छिक रूप से (Svechhik roop se). This is the adverbial form of the adjective 'Svechhik' (voluntary). It is virtually synonymous with स्वेच्छा से but sounds slightly more technical. You might find this in a sociology paper discussing "voluntary migration" (स्वैच्छिक प्रवासन). Lastly, अपनी इच्छा से (Apni ichha se) is a middle-ground between the formal and informal, using the Sanskrit 'Ichha' but the common possessive 'Apni'.
- Comparison of Alternatives
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- स्वेच्छा से: Formal, noble, official.
- अपनी मर्जी से: Common, flexible, conversational.
- बिना दबाव के: Emphasizes freedom from force.
- खुशी-खुशी: Emphasizes the joy in the choice.
उन्होंने बिना किसी दबाव के अपनी गलती मान ली। (He admitted his mistake without any pressure.)
When choosing which one to use, consider your audience. If you are writing an essay or speaking to a superior, स्वेच्छा से is your best bet. If you are talking to a friend about why you chose a particular flavor of ice cream, अपनी मर्जी से is much more natural. Learning these layers of vocabulary is what separates a beginner from an intermediate or advanced Hindi speaker.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The 'Sva' in 'Svechha' is the same root found in the English word 'Self' and the Latin 'Sui' (as in suicide). It has been part of the Indo-European lexicon for thousands of years.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Saying 'Su-vechha' instead of the cluster 'Svechha'.
- Missing the aspiration on 'chha' (making it sound like 'cha').
- Pronouncing 'se' like 'see' instead of 'say'.
- Separating 'Svechha' and 'se' with too long a pause.
- Misplacing the nasalization if they think it's there (there is no 'n' sound).
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize once you know 'Ichha'.
Spelling the 'sv' and 'chha' cluster correctly takes practice.
The 'sv' cluster can be tricky for English speakers.
Clear pronunciation in formal speech makes it easy to hear.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adverb formation with 'se'
शांति + से = शांति से (Peacefully)
Sanskrit Sandhi (Sva + Ichha)
Svechha
Postpositional phrases
स्वेच्छा से modifies the verb.
'Ne' construction in past tense
उसने स्वेच्छा से काम किया।
Adverbial placement
Usually before the verb.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
मैंने स्वेच्छा से मदद की।
I helped voluntarily.
Simple past tense with the adverb 'svechha se'.
क्या तुम स्वेच्छा से आओगे?
Will you come voluntarily?
Future tense question.
वह स्वेच्छा से काम करता है।
He works voluntarily.
Present habitual tense.
हम स्वेच्छा से यहाँ हैं।
We are here voluntarily.
Simple present state.
मैंने स्वेच्छा से यह किताब पढ़ी।
I read this book voluntarily.
Past tense with transitive verb.
वे स्वेच्छा से दान देते हैं।
They give donations voluntarily.
Present habitual plural.
उसने स्वेच्छा से पानी पिलाया।
He offered water voluntarily.
Past tense 'ne' construction.
मैं स्वेच्छा से गाना गाऊँगा।
I will sing a song voluntarily.
First person future tense.
छात्रों ने स्वेच्छा से स्कूल की सफाई की।
The students cleaned the school voluntarily.
Subject + ne + adverb + object + verb.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी सीट छोड़ दी।
He gave up his seat voluntarily.
Compound verb 'chhod di' with adverb.
क्या आपने यह स्वेच्छा से किया?
Did you do this voluntarily?
Interrogative past tense.
मैंने स्वेच्छा से हिंदी सीखने का निर्णय लिया।
I took the decision to learn Hindi voluntarily.
Infinitive + 'ka nirnay' construction.
वे स्वेच्छा से गाँव में काम कर रहे हैं।
They are working in the village voluntarily.
Present continuous tense.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपना खाना बाँटा।
He shared his food voluntarily.
Past tense with object 'khana'.
आपको स्वेच्छा से नियमों का पालन करना चाहिए।
You should follow the rules voluntarily.
Modal verb 'chahiye' for advice.
माँ ने स्वेच्छा से हमारे लिए मिठाई बनाई।
Mother made sweets for us voluntarily.
Feminine subject with 'ne' and 'svechha se'.
कई युवाओं ने स्वेच्छा से सेना में भर्ती होने का फैसला किया।
Many youths decided to join the army voluntarily.
Complex sentence with infinitive phrase.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी संपत्ति गरीबों में बाँट दी।
He voluntarily distributed his wealth among the poor.
Past tense with compound verb 'baant di'.
हमें स्वेच्छा से रक्तदान करना चाहिए।
We should donate blood voluntarily.
Social obligation using 'chahiye'.
पुलिस ने पूछा कि क्या उसने स्वेच्छा से जुर्म कबूला है।
The police asked if he had confessed to the crime voluntarily.
Indirect speech with 'ki' clause.
वह स्वेच्छा से अतिरिक्त समय तक काम करता है।
He voluntarily works overtime.
Adverb modifying an 'atirikta samay' (extra time) context.
गाँव वालों ने स्वेच्छा से श्रमदान करने का संकल्प लिया।
The villagers took a pledge to volunteer their labor.
Formal vocabulary like 'sankalp' (pledge) and 'shramdaan'.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी गलती के लिए माफी माँगी।
He voluntarily apologized for his mistake.
Reflexive 'apni' with 'svechha se'.
क्या आप स्वेच्छा से इस परियोजना का नेतृत्व करेंगे?
Will you voluntarily lead this project?
Future tense with formal object 'pariyojana' (project).
न्यायाधीश ने सुनिश्चित किया कि गवाह स्वेच्छा से गवाही दे रहा है।
The judge ensured that the witness was testifying voluntarily.
Subordinate clause with 'ki'.
उन्होंने स्वेच्छा से अपनी नागरिकता छोड़ दी।
They voluntarily renounced their citizenship.
Formal verb 'chhod di' (renounced).
लोकतंत्र में नागरिकों को स्वेच्छा से मतदान करना चाहिए।
In a democracy, citizens should vote voluntarily.
Political context with 'loktantra' (democracy).
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी पदोन्नति को अस्वीकार कर दिया।
He voluntarily declined his promotion.
Formal verb 'asveekar karna' (to decline).
पर्यावरण की रक्षा के लिए हमें स्वेच्छा से प्लास्टिक का त्याग करना होगा।
To protect the environment, we must voluntarily give up plastic.
Future obligation with 'hoga'.
लेखक ने स्वेच्छा से अपने अधिकारों को सार्वजनिक कर दिया।
The author voluntarily made his rights public (open source).
Formal object 'adhikaar' (rights).
क्या यह समझौता स्वेच्छा से किया गया था?
Was this agreement made voluntarily?
Passive voice past tense.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी जान जोखिम में डाली।
He voluntarily put his life at risk.
Idiomatic expression 'jaan jokhim mein daalna'.
नैतिकता का अर्थ है स्वेच्छा से सही मार्ग का चयन करना।
Ethics means voluntarily choosing the right path.
Philosophical definition using 'chayan' (selection).
अभियुक्त ने स्वीकार किया कि उसने स्वेच्छा से आत्मसमर्पण किया है।
The accused admitted that he had surrendered voluntarily.
High-register vocabulary 'abhiyukt' (accused) and 'aatmasamarpan' (surrender).
संस्था ने स्वेच्छा से अपनी वित्तीय रिपोर्ट प्रकाशित की।
The organization voluntarily published its financial report.
Business context with 'vittiya' (financial).
व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता का अर्थ स्वेच्छा से कार्य करने की शक्ति है।
Personal freedom means the power to act voluntarily.
Abstract noun phrase 'karya karne ki shakti'.
उन्होंने स्वेच्छा से अपने पैतृक घर को संग्रहालय बनाने के लिए दे दिया।
They voluntarily gave their ancestral home to be made into a museum.
Complex object 'paitrik ghar' (ancestral home).
गांधीजी ने स्वेच्छा से सादगी का जीवन अपनाया।
Gandhiji voluntarily adopted a life of simplicity.
Historical reference with 'apnaya' (adopted).
क्या सामाजिक नियमों का पालन स्वेच्छा से होता है या भय से?
Is adherence to social rules done voluntarily or out of fear?
Comparative question with 'ya' (or).
कंपनी ने स्वेच्छा से पर्यावरण मानकों का पालन करने का निर्णय लिया।
The company voluntarily decided to adhere to environmental standards.
Corporate social responsibility context.
स्वेच्छा से किया गया त्याग ही वास्तविक त्याग कहलाता है।
Only a sacrifice made voluntarily is called a true sacrifice.
Participial phrase 'kiya gaya tyag'.
दार्शनिकों के अनुसार, मनुष्य स्वेच्छा से अपने भाग्य का निर्माता है।
According to philosophers, man is the creator of his own destiny voluntarily.
Academic attribution 'daarshanikon ke anusar'.
कानूनी तौर पर, स्वेच्छा से दी गई सहमति ही वैध मानी जाती है।
Legally, only consent given voluntarily is considered valid.
Legal terminology 'vaidh' (valid) and 'sahamati' (consent).
क्या कोई व्यक्ति स्वेच्छा से अपनी स्वतंत्रता का परित्याग कर सकता है?
Can a person voluntarily renounce their freedom?
Rhetorical question with 'parityag' (renunciation).
उन्होंने स्वेच्छा से अपने जीवन को मानवता की सेवा में समर्पित कर दिया।
He voluntarily dedicated his life to the service of humanity.
Formal verb 'samarpit karna' (to dedicate).
स्वेच्छा से स्वीकार की गई गरीबी और थोपी गई गरीबी में बड़ा अंतर है।
There is a big difference between voluntarily accepted poverty and imposed poverty.
Contrastive passive constructions.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी गद्दी अपने छोटे भाई के लिए छोड़ दी।
He voluntarily relinquished his throne for his younger brother.
Literary/Historical context.
समाज के विकास के लिए नागरिकों का स्वेच्छा से जुड़ना अनिवार्य है।
For the development of society, the voluntary engagement of citizens is essential.
Gerundial subject 'judna' (joining/engaging).
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Completely voluntarily, used to remove any doubt of pressure.
यह निर्णय पूरी तरह से स्वेच्छा से लिया गया है।
— By one's own free will; slightly redundant but common for emphasis.
उसने अपनी स्वेच्छा से यह रास्ता चुना।
— To step forward voluntarily for a task or cause.
मदद के लिए कई लोग स्वेच्छा से आगे आए।
— Something that was done voluntarily (adjectival phrase).
यह स्वेच्छा से किया गया कार्य है।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Means 'deliberately' and is often used for bad things. Svechha se is for 'voluntarily' and is neutral/good.
Means 'myself/himself'. You can do something yourself but not voluntarily (like a chore).
Means 'as per wish'. Usually implies following someone else's wish or a set of guidelines.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Master of one's own will; someone who is independent.
वह अपनी स्वेच्छा का स्वामी है, किसी की नहीं सुनता।
Literary— To be arbitrary or do as one pleases (often negative).
राजा का व्यवहार स्वेच्छाचारी हो गया था।
Formal— To give up one's life voluntarily (often in religious contexts).
भीष्म पितामह ने स्वेच्छा से प्राण त्यागे।
Mythological— To voluntarily withdraw from a situation.
उसने विवाद से स्वेच्छा से हाथ खींच लिए।
Neutral— To submit or show respect voluntarily.
जनता ने स्वेच्छा से नेता के सामने सिर झुकाया।
Literary— To voluntarily observe silence.
साधु ने स्वेच्छा से मौन धारण किया।
Formal— To voluntarily accept restrictions or commitments.
शादी स्वेच्छा से बंधन स्वीकार करना है।
Philosophical— To voluntarily change one's path or ideology.
उसने स्वेच्छा से अपना मार्ग बदल लिया।
Neutral— To support someone willingly.
मुसीबत में उसने स्वेच्छा से मेरा साथ दिया।
Neutral— To voluntarily give up rights or power.
बड़े भाई ने स्वेच्छा से अपने अधिकार छोड़ दिए।
Formalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Sounds similar.
Svachh means 'clean'; Svechha means 'free will'.
शहर स्वच्छ है (The city is clean) vs वह स्वेच्छा से आया (He came voluntarily).
Root word.
Ichha is a noun (wish); Svechha se is an adverb (voluntarily).
मेरी इच्छा है (It is my wish) vs मैंने स्वेच्छा से किया (I did it voluntarily).
Starts with 'Sva'.
Svayam is a pronoun (self); Svechha se is an adverb (voluntarily).
मैंने स्वयं किया (I did it myself).
Same meaning.
Marzi is Urdu-origin/informal; Svechha is Sanskrit-origin/formal.
अपनी मर्जी से (Informal) vs स्वेच्छा से (Formal).
Related concept.
Swatantra means 'independent' (adj); Svechha se is the act of choosing (adv).
वह स्वतंत्र है (He is free).
الگوهای جملهسازی
मैंने स्वेच्छा से [Verb] किया।
मैंने स्वेच्छा से काम किया।
उसने स्वेच्छा से [Object] [Verb] दिया।
उसने स्वेच्छा से किताब दे दी।
क्या आपने [Object] स्वेच्छा से [Verb] है?
क्या आपने यह स्वेच्छा से चुना है?
[Subject] ने स्वेच्छा से [Noun] का [Verb] किया।
उन्होंने स्वेच्छा से सब्सिडी का त्याग किया।
यह कार्य स्वेच्छा से [Verb] जाना चाहिए।
यह कार्य स्वेच्छा से किया जाना चाहिए।
स्वेच्छा से [Verb] ही [Noun] है।
स्वेच्छा से देना ही दान है।
बिना किसी दबाव के, स्वेच्छा से [Verb]...
बिना किसी दबाव के, स्वेच्छा से गवाही देना ही सत्य है।
स्वेच्छा से [Noun] का परित्याग करना...
स्वेच्छा से अधिकारों का परित्याग करना कठिन है।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
High in news, legal, and professional contexts; low in street slang.
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Using 'Svechha se' for bad intentions.
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Using 'Jaan-boojhkar'.
If you break a law on purpose, you don't do it 'voluntarily' (svechha se) in a positive way; you do it 'deliberately' (jaan-boojhkar).
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Saying 'Svechha ko'.
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Saying 'Svechha se'.
The postposition 'ko' implies a target, but 'se' implies the manner or instrument of action.
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Pronouncing it as 'Su-vech-ha'.
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Pronouncing as 'Svech-ha'.
The 'sv' is a cluster, not two syllables. Adding a vowel is a common learner error.
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Using it for simple reflexes.
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Using 'apne aap' or 'khud'.
If your eye blinks, it's not 'svechha se' (by will); it's automatic. 'Svechha se' requires a conscious decision.
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Confusing 'Svechha' with 'Swachh'.
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Correct spelling/pronunciation.
'Swachh' means clean. Saying 'Maine swachh se kaam kiya' means 'I worked with clean', which makes no sense.
نکات
Postposition Rule
Always remember that 'se' is what turns the noun 'svechha' into an adverb. Without it, the sentence will be incomplete.
Professional Use
Use this word in resumes or cover letters when describing volunteer experience. It sounds much more impressive than simpler terms.
Consonant Clusters
Practice the 'sv' sound by starting with a hiss 'ssss' and then quickly moving to 'v'. Don't add a vowel between them.
Social Service
In India, doing things 'svechha se' for the community is highly respected. Mentioning it shows an understanding of Indian social values.
Root Recognition
Learning the root 'Sva' (self) will help you understand dozens of other Hindi words like Swaraj, Swadesh, and Svayam.
Double Chha
When writing in Devanagari, ensure the 'chha' has the small 'cha' attached to it (च्छा). This is a common spelling test word.
Legal Nuance
In a legal context, 'स्वेच्छा से' implies that you were fully informed and not under duress. It's a very 'strong' word legally.
Sanskrit vs Urdu
Hindi is a mix. 'Svechha se' (Sanskrit) and 'Apni marzi se' (Urdu/Persian) mean the same thing. Switching between them shows great range.
Intent vs Desire
Remember: 'Jaan-boojhkar' is about the result (intent), 'Svechha se' is about the source (desire/will).
Self-Wish
Just keep the literal translation 'Self-Wish' in mind. If you do it with your 'Self-Wish', you do it 'Svechha se'.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Sve' as 'Self' and 'Chha' as 'Choice'. Svechha = Self-Choice. Doing it 'se' (with) your self-choice.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person walking through a door marked 'Choice' without anyone pushing them from behind.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'स्वेच्छा से' three times today: once when talking about your hobbies, once about your work, and once about a favor you did.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from Sanskrit, the root language of Hindi. It is a compound of 'Sva' and 'Ichha'.
معنای اصلی: Coming from one's own desire or will.
Indo-Aryan / Indo-European.بافت فرهنگی
It is a very polite and respectful word. Using it shows you respect the other person's agency or are taking responsibility for your own.
English speakers often use 'voluntarily' for legal or technical things, but 'willingly' for personal things. 'Svechha se' covers both but leans formal.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Legal
- स्वेच्छा से गवाही देना
- स्वेच्छा से बयान
- बिना दबाव के
- सहमति से
Workplace
- स्वेच्छा से इस्तीफा
- स्वेच्छा से सेवानिवृत्ति
- अतिरिक्त काम
- योगदान देना
Charity
- स्वेच्छा से दान
- श्रमदान
- मदद के लिए आगे आना
- सेवा करना
Relationships
- अपनी मर्जी से
- स्वेच्छा से माफी
- साथ देना
- बाँटना
Education
- विषय चुनना
- भाग लेना
- सफाई अभियान
- अनुशासन
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपने यह काम स्वेच्छा से किया या किसी ने कहा?"
"आप स्वेच्छा से किस सामाजिक कार्य में भाग लेना चाहेंगे?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि लोग स्वेच्छा से कर (tax) देते हैं?"
"आपने हिंदी सीखने का निर्णय स्वेच्छा से क्यों लिया?"
"क्या आपके देश में लोग स्वेच्छा से सेना में जाते हैं?"
موضوعات نگارش
आज मैंने कौन सा काम पूरी तरह से स्वेच्छा से किया और मुझे कैसा लगा?
स्वेच्छा से किसी की मदद करना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है? अपने विचार लिखें।
एक ऐसी स्थिति के बारे में लिखें जब आपने स्वेच्छा से अपनी कोई प्रिय वस्तु दान की हो।
क्या स्वेच्छा से लिया गया निर्णय हमेशा सही होता है? तर्क दें।
मेरे जीवन के तीन सबसे महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय जो मैंने स्वेच्छा से लिए।
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it can be. If you use it with friends, it might sound like you are being overly dramatic or official. Use 'अपनी मर्जी से' for casual talk.
No. The correct postposition is 'से'. 'स्वेच्छा से' functions as a complete adverbial unit.
Almost exactly. It covers both the legal sense (consent) and the social sense (volunteering).
'स्वैच्छिक' is an adjective (e.g., voluntary retirement), while 'स्वेच्छा से' is an adverb (e.g., he retired voluntarily).
Generally, yes. It implies a positive exercise of freedom. However, it can be neutral in legal statements.
It is usually written as 'Svechha se' or 'Svechha say'.
No. It is the opposite of accidental; it requires conscious desire.
No, but 'Ichha' is sometimes used as a name. 'Svechha' is more of a concept.
Yes, you can add 'मेरी' (my) for emphasis, though 'Svechha' already implies 'self-wish'.
The most common opposite is 'मजबूरी में' (out of compulsion/helplessness) or 'अनिच्छा से' (unwillingly).
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence about volunteering at a hospital using 'स्वेच्छा से'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He resigned from his post voluntarily.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a hobby you started voluntarily.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal request asking someone to contribute voluntarily.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain in Hindi why you are learning the language 'स्वेच्छा से'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'They distributed food voluntarily among the villagers.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using both 'स्वेच्छा से' and 'मदद'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Is this decision taken voluntarily?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a king renouncing his throne.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'स्वेच्छा से' in a sentence about blood donation.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'She voluntarily confessed her mistake.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about students cleaning their classroom.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I am doing this work voluntarily, not under pressure.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a witness in court.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Many people stepped forward voluntarily to help.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about choosing a career path.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He voluntarily gave up his subsidy.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about sharing something you love.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Voluntary service is the best service.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a soldier.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce correctly: स्वेच्छा से
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat the sentence: मैंने स्वेच्छा से मदद की।
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Answer the question in Hindi: क्या आपने यह निर्णय स्वेच्छा से लिया?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I work voluntarily' in formal Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'स्वेच्छा से' in a sentence about cleaning your room.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell someone you are helping them because you want to, using 'स्वेच्छा से'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce: स्वैच्छिक
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat: उसने स्वेच्छा से इस्तीफा दे दिया।
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Translate and speak: 'I will help you willingly.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'स्वेच्छा से' to describe your Hindi learning journey.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'He donated blood voluntarily' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat: क्या यह समझौता स्वेच्छा से हुआ था?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a friend if they chose their major voluntarily.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I didn't do it voluntarily' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat: स्वेच्छा से किया गया त्याग ही महान है।
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a volunteer activity you did recently.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'She shared her lunch voluntarily' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat: हमें स्वेच्छा से नियमों का पालन करना चाहिए।
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The witness testified voluntarily' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Repeat: वह स्वेच्छा से सच बोल रहा है।
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word and identify its meaning: स्वेच्छा से
Identify the adverb in: 'उसने स्वेच्छा से काम किया।'
Is the speaker doing it by choice? 'मैंने स्वेच्छा से यह किया।'
What did the person donate? 'उसने स्वेच्छा से रक्तदान किया।'
Translate the sentence you hear: 'क्या आपने स्वेच्छा से इस्तीफा दिया?'
Listen and write: 'स्वेच्छा से'
What is the tone of the word 'Svechha se'?
Which word is used for 'will'? 'मेरी स्वेच्छा है।'
Is the person forced? 'यह काम स्वेच्छा से नहीं हुआ।'
What is the root word of 'Svechha' as heard?
Complete the phrase: 'स्वेच्छा ___'
Who cleaned the school? 'छात्रों ने स्वेच्छा से स्कूल साफ किया।'
What action was taken? 'उसने स्वेच्छा से अपनी गलती मानी।'
Is it a noun or adverb in 'स्वेच्छा से'?
Translate: 'We must help voluntarily.'
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Summary
The phrase 'स्वेच्छा से' is the gold standard for expressing voluntary action in formal Hindi. While 'apni marzi se' works for friends, use 'स्वेच्छा से' in writing or professional speech to show respect and clarity of intent. Example: 'उसने स्वेच्छा से मदद की' (He helped voluntarily).
- A formal adverb meaning 'voluntarily' or 'willingly'.
- Derived from Sanskrit 'Sva' (self) and 'Ichha' (desire).
- Used in legal, social, and professional Hindi contexts.
- Indicates action taken without external pressure or force.
Postposition Rule
Always remember that 'se' is what turns the noun 'svechha' into an adverb. Without it, the sentence will be incomplete.
Professional Use
Use this word in resumes or cover letters when describing volunteer experience. It sounds much more impressive than simpler terms.
Consonant Clusters
Practice the 'sv' sound by starting with a hiss 'ssss' and then quickly moving to 'v'. Don't add a vowel between them.
Social Service
In India, doing things 'svechha se' for the community is highly respected. Mentioning it shows an understanding of Indian social values.
مثال
उसने यह काम स्वेच्छा से किया।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر family
आबाद
B1مسکونی، آباد؛ پرجمعیت و پررونق.
आँचल
B1گوشه ساری (نماد حمایت مادرانه).
आचरण
B1The way a person behaves; conduct.
आँगन
A2حیاط خلوت یا صحن خانه که سقف ندارد و دور آن اتاقها قرار دارند.
आंगन
A2حیاط داخلی خانه.
आग्रह करना
B1از کسی با اصرار و ادب خواستن که کاری را انجام دهد.
आज्ञा
B1یک دستور یا اجازه رسمی.
आज्ञा का पालन करना
B1اطاعت از دستورات یا فرمانها.
आज्ञा मानना
A2اطاعت کردن از یک فرمان یا قانون. (او از پدرش اطاعت کرد. / او باید از قوانین اطاعت کند.)
आज्ञा पालन करना
B1اطاعت کردن
