Signification
To have a significant positive effect on a situation or outcome.
Contexte culturel
In Indian offices, 'making a difference' is often associated with 'ownership' (taking responsibility). Employees who 'bada antar paida karte hain' are those who go beyond their JD (Job Description). The phrase is a staple in the vocabulary of Indian NGOs. It emphasizes that social change is a 'production' of collective effort rather than a miracle. Teachers in India are often told they have the power to 'bada antar paida karna' in students' lives, reflecting the high status of 'Guru' in the culture. With the rise of social media, 'influencers' use this phrase to describe their impact on trends and public opinion.
Use with 'Mein'
Always remember to use the postposition 'mein' (in) to specify the field of impact. E.g., 'Shiksha *mein* antar'.
Positive Only
Don't use this for negative changes unless you are being ironic. It implies improvement.
Signification
To have a significant positive effect on a situation or outcome.
Use with 'Mein'
Always remember to use the postposition 'mein' (in) to specify the field of impact. E.g., 'Shiksha *mein* antar'.
Positive Only
Don't use this for negative changes unless you are being ironic. It implies improvement.
The 'Ne' Rule
In the past tense, the subject must take 'ne'. 'Maine antar paida kiya' (I made a difference).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'bada antar paida karna'.
पिछले साल के मुकाबले, इस नई मशीन ने उत्पादन में ___________। (Past tense)
The sentence refers to 'last year' (pichle saal), so the past tense 'paida kiya' is required.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Select the best option:
The phrase is best used for positive, abstract impacts (like thinking) rather than literal gaps or negative mistakes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या आपको लगता है कि यह छोटा सा बदलाव काम करेगा? B: हाँ, कभी-कभी छोटे कदम ही ___________।
The dialogue is a general statement (habitual present), so 'paida karte hain' is correct.
Match the action to the result using 'bada antar paida karna'.
Action: A company adopts green energy.
Green energy typically impacts costs and sustainability, creating a 'bada antar'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesपिछले साल के मुकाबले, इस नई मशीन ने उत्पादन में ___________। (Past tense)
The sentence refers to 'last year' (pichle saal), so the past tense 'paida kiya' is required.
Select the best option:
The phrase is best used for positive, abstract impacts (like thinking) rather than literal gaps or negative mistakes.
A: क्या आपको लगता है कि यह छोटा सा बदलाव काम करेगा? B: हाँ, कभी-कभी छोटे कदम ही ___________।
The dialogue is a general statement (habitual present), so 'paida karte hain' is correct.
Action: A company adopts green energy.
Green energy typically impacts costs and sustainability, creating a 'bada antar'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'fark' is more common in spoken Hindi, but 'antar' is preferred in formal writing and speeches.
Yes, you can say a person made a difference in another person's life.
There is no direct single-phrase opposite, but 'koi asar na hona' (to have no effect) is often used.
It is 'antar' (अन्तर/अंतर). There is no 'h' sound after the 't'.
Grammatically yes, but it's rare. People usually just say 'thoda fark padna'.
You can say: 'Tumne meri life mein bada antar paida kiya hai.'
Yes, especially in inspirational movies like 'Lagaan' or 'Chak De! India'.
Yes, 'Is deal ne hamare munafe mein bada antar paida kiya' (This deal made a big difference in our profit).
No, in collocations it means 'to create' or 'to produce' (impact, problems, results).
Absolutely. It is a standard academic and professional expression.
Expressions liées
असर डालना
similarTo have an effect
कायापलट करना
specialized formTo completely transform
नींव रखना
builds onTo lay the foundation
फर्क महसूस करना
similarTo feel the difference
