Signification
Referring to the context or subject of a discussion.
Contexte culturel
In social gatherings, using 'इस बात को लेकर' allows a speaker to pivot a conversation toward a serious topic without being abruptly rude. It provides a formal 'cushion.' Hindi news channels (like NDTV or Aaj Tak) use this phrase almost every minute. It creates a sense of urgency and focus on 'The Issue' (Mudda). In Hinglish-heavy corporate environments, this phrase is one of the few pure Hindi structures that survives because it sounds more authoritative than the English 'about.' Modern Hindi literature uses this phrase to explore the internal psychology of characters, often linking their 'chinta' (worry) to a specific social 'baat'.
The 'Reaction' Rule
If there is a verb of emotion or a noun of conflict (anger, worry, fight, debate) in the sentence, 'ko lekar' is almost always better than 'ke baare mein'.
Don't forget the 'Ko'
Without 'ko', the phrase is grammatically broken. It's the glue that holds the 'baat' and 'lekar' together.
Signification
Referring to the context or subject of a discussion.
The 'Reaction' Rule
If there is a verb of emotion or a noun of conflict (anger, worry, fight, debate) in the sentence, 'ko lekar' is almost always better than 'ke baare mein'.
Don't forget the 'Ko'
Without 'ko', the phrase is grammatically broken. It's the glue that holds the 'baat' and 'lekar' together.
Formalizing your Hindi
If you want to sound like a native intellectual or a professional, start using this phrase in your writing. It instantly elevates your register.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the formal sentence.
सरकार नए टैक्स ______ ______ ______ जनता की राय जानना चाहती है।
In a formal context regarding a specific policy (tax), 'को लेकर' is the most appropriate choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct and most natural for a news headline?
Select the best option:
'को लेकर' is the standard journalistic phrase for 'regarding' or 'surrounding' an event like an election.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: क्या मीटिंग में प्रोजेक्ट की देरी पर बात हुई? B: हाँ, बॉस ______ ______ ______ काफी नाराज़ थे।
The speaker is referring back to the 'delay' mentioned by A, making 'इस बात को लेकर' the perfect referential phrase.
Match the emotion with the 'baat' that might cause it using the phrase.
Match: 1. परीक्षा (Exam), 2. शादी (Wedding), 3. चोरी (Theft)
One is worried about exams, excited about weddings, and angry about theft—all expressed using 'ko lekar'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesसरकार नए टैक्स ______ ______ ______ जनता की राय जानना चाहती है।
In a formal context regarding a specific policy (tax), 'को लेकर' is the most appropriate choice.
Select the best option:
'को लेकर' is the standard journalistic phrase for 'regarding' or 'surrounding' an event like an election.
A: क्या मीटिंग में प्रोजेक्ट की देरी पर बात हुई? B: हाँ, बॉस ______ ______ ______ काफी नाराज़ थे।
The speaker is referring back to the 'delay' mentioned by A, making 'इस बात को लेकर' the perfect referential phrase.
Match: 1. परीक्षा (Exam), 2. शादी (Wedding), 3. चोरी (Theft)
One is worried about exams, excited about weddings, and angry about theft—all expressed using 'ko lekar'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's more specific. It's like saying 'Regarding this specific point' or 'Over this issue.'
Yes! 'राम को लेकर चर्चा हो रही है' means 'A discussion is happening regarding Ram.' It works for people too.
Literally, yes. Figuratively, it means 'taking' a topic into consideration.
It might be a bit formal for a quick text, but it's fine for a serious WhatsApp discussion.
Absolutely. 'Us' means 'that,' so it would mean 'Regarding that matter.'
Forgetting the 'ko' or mixing it with 'ke baare mein.'
Only if you use it for very simple things. In a debate or news context, it sounds very natural.
Yes, 'cheez' (thing) is more informal than 'baat' (matter).
In slang, people say 'इसपे' (ispe), but it loses the formal precision.
Use 'ki' (that). For example: 'इस बात को लेकर कि वह कब आएगा...' (Regarding the matter that when he will come...)
Expressions liées
इस सिलसिले में
similarIn this connection
इस विषय पर
synonymOn this subject
इसको ध्यान में रखते हुए
builds onKeeping this in mind
इस बात के बावजूद
contrastDespite this matter
