प्राथमिकता
प्राथमिकता en 30 secondes
- A feminine noun meaning 'priority' or 'primacy'.
- Derived from 'Pratham' (first), indicating what comes first.
- Commonly used with the verb 'dena' (to give) and postposition 'ko'.
- Essential for professional, academic, and personal planning contexts.
In everyday life, you will encounter प्राथमिकता in various contexts ranging from personal decision-making to high-level corporate and governmental policy. When someone says, 'यह मेरी प्राथमिकता है' (This is my priority), they are signaling that this specific matter will receive their attention, time, and energy before anything else. It is not just about importance; it is about the sequence of action.
- Etymology
- Derived from 'Pratham' (First) + 'tā' (abstract noun suffix). It reflects the ranking of items in a hierarchy.
- Grammatical Gender
- Feminine. Always use feminine adjectives and verb forms (e.g., 'achhi prāthamiktā' not 'achha').
स्वास्थ्य को हमेशा प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए। (Health should always be given priority.)
हमारी पहली प्राथमिकता ग्राहकों की संतुष्टि है। (Our first priority is customer satisfaction.)
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- Formal to Semi-formal. While understood by everyone, in very casual slang, people might just say 'zaroori kaam' (important work).
समय का प्रबंधन प्राथमिकता पर निर्भर करता है। (Time management depends on priority.)
Another common construction is 'प्राथमिकता मिलना' (to get/receive priority). This is used in passive or situational contexts, such as 'आपातकालीन मामलों को प्राथमिकता मिलनी चाहिए' (Emergency cases should receive priority). Here, the focus is on the thing that is being prioritized rather than the person doing the prioritizing.
- Verb Pairing: Dena (To Give)
- Subject + Object + को + प्राथमिकता + देना. Example: 'सरकार शिक्षा को प्राथमिकता दे रही है।'
- Verb Pairing: Tay Karna (To Decide/Set)
- Used for planning. Example: 'हमें अपनी प्राथमिकताएं तय करनी होंगी।' (We will have to set our priorities.)
क्या आप इस कार्य को प्राथमिकता दे सकते हैं? (Can you give this task priority?)
आपकी प्राथमिकता क्या है? (What is your priority?)
- Sentence Structure: Questions
- When asking about priorities, 'kya' (what) is the standard interrogative. 'Aapki prāthamiktā kya hai?'
हमें सुरक्षा को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए। (We should give priority to safety.)
In the News and Media, you will hear it constantly. News anchors often discuss the government's priorities regarding the budget, national security, or environmental issues. For example, 'पर्यावरण संरक्षण अब वैश्विक प्राथमिकता बन गया है' (Environmental protection has now become a global priority). This usage highlights the word's role in discussing large-scale societal values.
- News Context
- Used to describe legislative agendas or international relations. 'Bharat ki videsh niti ki prāthamiktā...' (The priority of India's foreign policy...)
समाचार: सरकार ने स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्र को प्राथमिकता देने का वादा किया है। (News: The government has promised to give priority to the health sector.)
अस्पताल में गंभीर मरीजों को प्राथमिकता दी जाती है। (In hospitals, priority is given to serious patients.)
- Daily Life
- Used in self-help podcasts, motivational speeches, and family discussions about budgets or travel plans.
बैंक ने वरिष्ठ नागरिकों को प्राथमिकता देने की नीति अपनाई है। (The bank has adopted a policy of giving priority to senior citizens.)
For example, saying 'मेरा प्राथमिकता' (mera prāthamiktā) is incorrect; it must be 'मेरी प्राथमिकता' (meri prāthamiktā). Similarly, when using adjectives, you must use the feminine form: 'पहली प्राथमिकता' (pehli prāthamiktā) instead of 'पहला प्राथमिकता' (pehla prāthamiktā).
- Mistake: Gender
- Incorrect: 'यह एक बड़ा प्राथमिकता है।' Correct: 'यह एक बड़ी प्राथमिकता है।'
- Mistake: Postpositions
- Incorrect: 'काम के लिए प्राथमिकता दें।' Correct: 'काम को प्राथमिकता दें।' (Use 'ko' for the object receiving priority.)
गलत: वह अपने काम को प्राथमिकता देता था। (Wait, this is actually correct! The mistake would be using 'ka' or 'se'.)
सावधान: 'प्राथमिकताओं' का प्रयोग तब करें जब उसके बाद 'को', 'में', या 'से' आए।
- Mistake: Verb Selection
- Incorrect: 'प्राथमिकता करना' (to do priority). Correct: 'प्राथमिकता देना' (to give priority) or 'प्राथमिकता तय करना' (to set priority).
बोलचाल में: 'सबसे पहले क्या करना है?' (What to do first?) बेहतर लगता है।
One common alternative is वरीयता (Varyatā). This word is highly formal and is almost exclusively used in administrative, legal, or official contexts. It specifically refers to seniority or a list of preferences. For example, in a job promotion, someone might have 'वरीयता' based on their years of service.
- Comparison: Varyatā vs. Prāthamiktā
- 'Prāthamiktā' is broader and can be personal. 'Varyatā' is institutional and often implies a fixed order or seniority.
सरकारी नौकरियों में आयु को वरीयता दी जाती है। (In government jobs, age is given preference/seniority.)
- Nuance: Tarajīh
- Often used with the verb 'dena'. Example: 'मैं काफी को चाय पर तरजीह देता हूँ।' (I prefer coffee over tea.)
हमें शांति की पहल करनी चाहिए। (We should take the initiative/priority for peace.)
- Comparison: Mahatva vs. Prāthamiktā
- Mahatva = Importance (Value). Prāthamiktā = Priority (Order). You can have many important things, but only one top priority.
दार्शनिक चर्चा में सत्य की अग्रता सर्वोपरि है। (In philosophical discussion, the primacy of truth is paramount.)
How Formal Is It?
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The root 'Pratham' is cognate with the Latin 'primus' and English 'prime' and 'first'. So, 'Prāthamiktā' and 'Priority' share a very distant linguistic ancestor!
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing 'th' as a hard 'T' or a 'D'.
- Treating the final 'ā' as a short 'a'.
- Misplacing stress on the 'mik' syllable.
Niveau de difficulté
The word is long but follows standard phonetic rules. Recognizable root 'Pratham'.
Spelling 'th' (थ) and 'm' (मि) correctly requires practice. Remembering the feminine gender is vital.
Pronunciation is straightforward once you master the dental 'th'.
Commonly used in news and formal speech, making it easy to hear once learned.
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Feminine Noun Agreement
'बड़ी प्राथमिकता' (Big priority) - The adjective 'badi' is feminine.
Postposition 'ko' with 'dena'
'शिक्षा को प्राथमिकता दें' - The object takes 'ko'.
Plural Oblique Case
'प्राथमिकताओं में' (In priorities) - Ends in 'on' before postpositions.
Genitive 'ki'
'सरकार की प्राथमिकता' - Use 'ki' because the noun is feminine.
Infinitive as Subject
'प्राथमिकता देना ज़रूरी है' - Giving priority is necessary.
Exemples par niveau
मेरी प्राथमिकता खाना है।
My priority is food.
'Meri' is feminine because 'prāthamiktā' is feminine.
आपकी प्राथमिकता क्या है?
What is your priority?
'Kya' is the question word for 'what'.
पढ़ाई मेरी पहली प्राथमिकता है।
Studying is my first priority.
'Pehli' is the feminine form of 'first'.
काम मेरी प्राथमिकता है।
Work is my priority.
Simple subject + noun + verb structure.
आज की प्राथमिकता क्या है?
What is today's priority?
'Ki' is feminine to match 'prāthamiktā'.
यह मेरी प्राथमिकता नहीं है।
This is not my priority.
'Nahi' indicates negation.
घर मेरी प्राथमिकता है।
Home is my priority.
'Ghar' is the object of focus.
खेल प्राथमिकता नहीं है।
Sports is not a priority.
Shows what is NOT important.
हमें स्वास्थ्य को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए।
We should give priority to health.
'Deni chahiye' means 'should give'.
क्या यह आपकी पहली प्राथमिकता है?
Is this your first priority?
Interrogative sentence structure.
वह काम को प्राथमिकता देता है।
He gives priority to work.
'Deta hai' is the present tense of 'to give'.
मेरी प्राथमिकताएं बदल गई हैं।
My priorities have changed.
'Prāthamiktāein' is the plural form.
बच्चों को प्राथमिकता मिलनी चाहिए।
Children should get priority.
'Milni chahiye' means 'should get'.
आप अपनी प्राथमिकता तय करें।
Decide your priority.
'Tay karein' is an imperative (command).
समय मेरी सबसे बड़ी प्राथमिकता है।
Time is my biggest priority.
'Sabse badi' means 'biggest' (feminine).
इस कार्य को प्राथमिकता दें।
Give priority to this task.
Formal imperative using 'dein'.
सफलता के लिए प्राथमिकताएं तय करना ज़रूरी है।
It is important to set priorities for success.
'Tay karna' is a phrasal verb meaning 'to set'.
हमें अपनी प्राथमिकताओं पर ध्यान देना होगा।
We will have to focus on our priorities.
'Prāthamiktāo' is the oblique plural form.
सरकार शिक्षा को उच्च प्राथमिकता दे रही है।
The government is giving high priority to education.
'Uchh' means 'high'.
क्या आपकी प्राथमिकताएं मेरे जैसी हैं?
Are your priorities like mine?
'Mere jaisi' means 'like mine' (feminine).
समय प्रबंधन का अर्थ है प्राथमिकताएं तय करना।
Time management means setting priorities.
'Arth hai' means 'means' or 'is defined as'.
वह हमेशा परिवार को प्राथमिकता देती है।
She always gives priority to family.
'Deti hai' is feminine singular.
हमें सुरक्षा को पहली प्राथमिकता देनी होगी।
We will have to give first priority to safety.
'Hogi' matches the feminine 'prāthamiktā'.
आपकी प्राथमिकताओं की सूची क्या है?
What is the list of your priorities?
'Suchi' (list) is also feminine.
आर्थिक विकास सरकार की मुख्य प्राथमिकता होनी चाहिए।
Economic development should be the government's main priority.
'Mukhya' means 'main' or 'chief'.
विभिन्न विभागों की अपनी अलग प्राथमिकताएं होती हैं।
Different departments have their own separate priorities.
'Alag' means 'separate' or 'different'.
हमें तात्कालिक कार्यों को प्राथमिकता देनी होगी।
We will have to give priority to immediate tasks.
'Tātkālik' means 'immediate' or 'urgent'.
उसने व्यक्तिगत सुख पर कर्तव्य को प्राथमिकता दी।
He gave priority to duty over personal happiness.
Past tense: 'di' matches 'prāthamiktā'.
प्राथमिकताओं का टकराव अक्सर तनाव पैदा करता है।
Conflict of priorities often creates stress.
'Takrav' means 'conflict' or 'clash'.
क्या आपने अपनी प्राथमिकताओं का पुनर्मूल्यांकन किया है?
Have you re-evaluated your priorities?
'Punarmulyankan' means 're-evaluation'.
परियोजना की सफलता प्राथमिकताओं के सही चुनाव पर निर्भर है।
The success of the project depends on the right choice of priorities.
'Chunav' means 'choice'.
हमें अपनी प्राथमिकताओं को स्पष्ट रूप से परिभाषित करना चाहिए।
We should clearly define our priorities.
'Paribhashit karna' means 'to define'.
वैश्विक स्तर पर पर्यावरण संरक्षण एक साझा प्राथमिकता है।
At the global level, environmental protection is a shared priority.
'Sajha' means 'shared'.
नीति निर्माताओं को सामाजिक न्याय को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए।
Policy makers should give priority to social justice.
'Niti nirmata' means 'policy makers'.
बदलती प्राथमिकताओं के साथ बाज़ार की रणनीतियां भी बदलती हैं।
Market strategies also change with changing priorities.
'Badalti' is a participle acting as an adjective.
प्रबंधन को कर्मचारियों के कल्याण को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए।
Management should give priority to employee welfare.
'Kalyan' means 'welfare'.
उसकी प्राथमिकताएं उसके जीवन दर्शन को दर्शाती हैं।
His priorities reflect his philosophy of life.
'Darshati hain' means 'reflect' or 'show'.
संकट के समय मानवीय सहायता ही एकमात्र प्राथमिकता होती है।
In times of crisis, humanitarian aid is the only priority.
'Ekmatra' means 'only' or 'sole'.
तकनीकी नवाचार अब हर कंपनी की प्राथमिकता बन गया है।
Technological innovation has now become every company's priority.
'Navachar' means 'innovation'.
हमें दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्यों को अल्पकालिक लाभ पर प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए।
We should prioritize long-term goals over short-term gains.
'Dirghkalik' (long-term) vs 'Alpkalik' (short-term).
सभ्यता के विकास में नैतिकता की प्राथमिकता निर्विवाद है।
The priority of ethics in the development of civilization is indisputable.
'Nirvivad' means 'indisputable'.
राजनीतिक विमर्श में अक्सर राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा को प्राथमिकता दी जाती है।
National security is often given priority in political discourse.
'Vimarsh' means 'discourse' or 'discussion'.
कलात्मक अभिव्यक्ति में सत्य की प्राथमिकता ही उसे कालजयी बनाती है।
The priority of truth in artistic expression is what makes it timeless.
'Kaljayi' means 'timeless' or 'conquering time'.
संसाधनों के आवंटन में प्राथमिकता का निर्धारण एक जटिल प्रक्रिया है।
Determining priority in the allocation of resources is a complex process.
'Avantan' means 'allocation'.
दार्शनिक रूप से, क्या अस्तित्व चेतना पर प्राथमिकता रखता है?
Philosophically, does existence take priority over consciousness?
'Astitva' (existence) and 'Chetna' (consciousness).
न्यायशास्त्र में व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता की प्राथमिकता एक मौलिक सिद्धांत है।
The priority of individual liberty is a fundamental principle in jurisprudence.
'Nyayashastra' means 'jurisprudence'.
सांस्कृतिक पहचान का संरक्षण अक्सर आर्थिक लाभ पर प्राथमिकता पाता है।
Preservation of cultural identity often gains priority over economic gain.
'Sanrakshan' means 'preservation'.
वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान में वस्तुनिष्ठता की प्राथमिकता सर्वोपरि होनी चाहिए।
The priority of objectivity in scientific research should be paramount.
'Vastunishthata' means 'objectivity'.
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Antonymes
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— To give priority. This is the most common way to use the word.
स्वास्थ्य को प्राथमिकता दें।
— To receive priority. Used when something is prioritized by others.
महिलाओं को प्राथमिकता मिलती है।
— To set or decide priorities. Used in planning.
अपनी प्राथमिकताएं तय करें।
— On the basis of priority. Very common in official contexts.
चयन प्राथमिकता के आधार पर होगा।
— High priority. Used for urgent or very important tasks.
यह कार्य उच्च प्राथमिकता का है।
— Top priority. The absolute most important thing.
सुरक्षा हमारी शीर्ष प्राथमिकता है।
— Priority list. A list of things in order of importance.
यह मेरी प्राथमिकता सूची में है।
— Wrong priorities. Used to criticize focus.
उसकी प्राथमिकताएं गलत हैं।
— Priority order. The sequence in which things are handled.
प्राथमिकता क्रम का पालन करें।
— Equal priority. When two things are equally important.
दोनों कार्यों को समान प्राथमिकता दें।
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Mahatva means 'importance' (value), while Prāthamiktā means 'priority' (order).
Pratham is an adjective meaning 'first', while Prāthamiktā is a noun meaning 'priority'.
Pahal means 'initiative' or 'first step', focusing on the act of starting.
Expressions idiomatiques
— In the race for priority; competing to be noticed first.
आजकल हर कोई प्राथमिकता की दौड़ में है।
Journalistic— On the ladder of priority; referring to one's rank.
वह प्राथमिकता के निचले पायदान पर है।
Literary— The lens of priority; how one views the world based on what they value.
वह हर चीज़ को अपनी प्राथमिकता के चश्मे से देखता है।
Metaphorical— A web of priorities; being confused by too many tasks.
वह अपनी प्राथमिकताओं के जाल में फंस गया है।
Descriptive— The touchstone of priority; a test to see what is truly important.
संकट ही प्राथमिकता की असली कसौटी है।
Formal— Voices of priority; urgent demands.
जनता के बीच से बदलाव की प्राथमिकता के स्वर उठ रहे हैं।
Poetic/Political— The center of priority; the main focus.
शिक्षा इस बजट की प्राथमिकता का केंद्र है।
Formal— On the altar of priority; sacrificing something for a priority.
उसने काम की प्राथमिकता की वेदी पर अपने आराम को छोड़ दिया।
Dramatic— In the shadow of priority; influenced by what is most important.
सारे निर्णय मुख्य प्राथमिकता के साये में लिए गए।
Literary— The echo of priority; the lasting impact of what was prioritized.
उसकी प्राथमिकताओं की गूँज उसके भविष्य में सुनाई देगी।
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Both share the same root.
Prāthamik is an adjective meaning 'primary' or 'elementary' (e.g., primary school). Prāthamiktā is the noun 'priority'.
प्राथमिक शिक्षा मेरी प्राथमिकता है। (Primary education is my priority.)
They are synonyms.
Varyatā is more formal and often refers to seniority or administrative preference. Prāthamiktā is more common in general use.
उसे वरीयता मिली। (He got seniority/preference.)
They are synonyms.
Agratā is very Sanskritized and academic. You will rarely hear it in speech.
सत्य की अग्रता। (Primacy of truth.)
Both involve importance.
Zaroorat means 'need' or 'necessity'. Prāthamiktā means 'priority' or 'order of importance'.
यह मेरी ज़रूरत नहीं, प्राथमिकता है। (This is not my need, it's my priority.)
Both describe something important.
Mahatvapurna is an adjective (important). Prāthamiktā is a noun (priority).
यह एक महत्वपूर्ण प्राथमिकता है। (This is an important priority.)
Structures de phrases
X मेरी प्राथमिकता है।
खाना मेरी प्राथमिकता है।
हमें X को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए।
हमें सफाई को प्राथमिकता देनी चाहिए।
X के लिए प्राथमिकताएं तय करना ज़रूरी है।
सफलता के लिए प्राथमिकताएं तय करना ज़रूरी है।
मेरी पहली प्राथमिकता X है।
मेरी पहली प्राथमिकता पढ़ाई है।
X को Y पर प्राथमिकता दें।
गुणवत्ता को मात्रा पर प्राथमिकता दें।
प्राथमिकता के आधार पर X होगा।
प्राथमिकता के आधार पर चयन होगा।
X सरकार की मुख्य प्राथमिकता बन गया है।
रोजगार सरकार की मुख्य प्राथमिकता बन गया है।
X में Y की प्राथमिकता निर्विवाद है।
लोकतंत्र में जनमत की प्राथमिकता निर्विवाद है।
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Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
High in professional and news contexts; moderate in daily casual speech.
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Using 'Mera' instead of 'Meri'.
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मेरी प्राथमिकता (Meri prāthamiktā)
'Prāthamiktā' is a feminine noun, so the possessive pronoun must be feminine.
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Saying 'Pehla prāthamiktā'.
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पहली प्राथमिकता (Pehli prāthamiktā)
Adjectives must agree with the feminine gender of the noun.
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Using 'ka' instead of 'ko' with 'dena'.
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काम को प्राथमिकता दें।
The postposition 'ko' is used for the object receiving the priority when using the verb 'dena'.
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Confusing it with 'Prāthamik'.
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प्राथमिकता (Noun) vs प्राथमिक (Adjective)
'Prāthamik' means 'primary' (adjective), while 'Prāthamiktā' means 'priority' (noun).
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Forgetting the oblique plural ending.
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प्राथमिकताओं पर ध्यान दें।
When followed by a postposition like 'par', the plural 'प्राथमिकताएं' changes to 'प्राथमिकताओं'.
Astuces
Gender Matters
Always remember that 'प्राथमिकता' is feminine. This affects the adjectives and verbs you use. Say 'पहली प्राथमिकता' (pehli prāthamiktā) and 'प्राथमिकता दी' (prāthamiktā di).
Differentiate from Importance
Don't just use it for everything 'important'. Use it when you want to emphasize the *order* in which things should be done.
Office Usage
Use 'प्राथमिकता के आधार पर' (on a priority basis) in emails to sound professional and urgent.
Family First
In an Indian context, saying 'मेरा परिवार मेरी प्राथमिकता है' is a very common and respected sentiment.
News Keywords
When listening to Hindi news, look out for this word to understand the main agenda of the government or organizations being discussed.
The 'Pratham' Link
Associate 'Prāthamiktā' with 'Pratham' (First). It's the 'first-ness' of a task.
Clear Enunciation
Make sure to pronounce the 'th' (थ) clearly. It's a dental sound, like in 'thin', not a hard 'T'.
Plural Forms
Practice writing the plural 'प्राथमिकताएं' and the oblique 'प्राथमिकताओं' to master intermediate-level grammar.
Asking Others
Asking 'आपकी प्राथमिकता क्या है?' is a polite way to understand someone's values or current focus.
Sentence Building
Try building sentences using the 'X को Y पर प्राथमिकता देना' pattern to express complex choices.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Pratham' as 'Platform 1'. The train at Platform 1 is your 'Prāthamiktā'—it's the one that leaves first and is most important!
Association visuelle
Imagine a gold medal with the number '1' on it. That medal represents 'Prāthamiktā'. Everything else is behind it.
Word Web
Défi
Try to list three things you will do tomorrow. Use the word 'प्राथमिकता' to describe the most important one to a friend or in your journal.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Pratham' (प्रथम), meaning 'first' or 'foremost'. The suffix '-tā' (ता) is added to form an abstract noun, indicating a state or quality.
Sens originel : The state or quality of being first or foremost.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived)Contexte culturel
None. It is a neutral, positive, and professional word.
In English, 'priority' is often singular in a business context ('My priority is...'), whereas in Hindi, 'prāthamiktā' is used similarly but carries a slightly more formal weight than 'first' or 'main'.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Office/Work
- आज की प्राथमिकताएं क्या हैं?
- इस मेल को प्राथमिकता दें।
- डेडलाइन हमारी प्राथमिकता है।
- प्रोजेक्ट की प्राथमिकता तय करें।
Education
- पढ़ाई को प्राथमिकता दें।
- परीक्षा पहली प्राथमिकता है।
- प्राथमिकता सूची बनाएं।
- विषयों की प्राथमिकता तय करें।
Health
- स्वास्थ्य को प्राथमिकता दें।
- आपातकालीन प्राथमिकता।
- इलाज में प्राथमिकता।
- मानसिक स्वास्थ्य की प्राथमिकता।
Government/News
- विकास की प्राथमिकता।
- बजट की प्राथमिकताएं।
- सुरक्षा को प्राथमिकता।
- गरीबी उन्मूलन प्राथमिकता।
Personal Life
- परिवार मेरी प्राथमिकता है।
- प्राथमिकताएं बदल गई हैं।
- अपनी प्राथमिकता पहचानें।
- समय की प्राथमिकता।
Amorces de conversation
"आपके जीवन में इस समय सबसे बड़ी प्राथमिकता क्या है? (What is the biggest priority in your life right now?)"
"क्या आप काम और परिवार के बीच प्राथमिकता तय कर पाते हैं? (Are you able to set priorities between work and family?)"
"एक अच्छे नेता के लिए प्राथमिकताएं तय करना क्यों ज़रूरी है? (Why is it important for a good leader to set priorities?)"
"अगर आपको तीन प्राथमिकताएं चुननी हों, तो वे क्या होंगी? (If you had to choose three priorities, what would they be?)"
"क्या आपकी प्राथमिकताएं पिछले पांच सालों में बदली हैं? (Have your priorities changed in the last five years?)"
Sujets d'écriture
आज की मेरी तीन मुख्य प्राथमिकताएं क्या हैं? (What are my three main priorities for today?)
जब मेरी प्राथमिकताएं टकराती हैं, तो मैं निर्णय कैसे लेता हूँ? (How do I make decisions when my priorities clash?)
क्या मेरी प्राथमिकताएं मेरे सपनों के साथ मेल खाती हैं? (Do my priorities align with my dreams?)
मेरे करियर की सबसे बड़ी प्राथमिकता क्या है? (What is the biggest priority of my career?)
मैं अपनी प्राथमिकताओं को बेहतर तरीके से कैसे प्रबंधित कर सकता हूँ? (How can I manage my priorities better?)
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is a feminine noun. You can tell by the '-ता' suffix, which is a common indicator of feminine abstract nouns in Hindi. Always use 'मेरी', 'पहली', or 'अच्छी' with it.
You say 'मेरी प्राथमिकता' (meri prāthamiktā).
'प्राथमिकता' is the general word for 'priority'. 'वरीयता' is more formal and is often used in government jobs or legal contexts to mean 'seniority' or 'preference order'.
Yes, you can say 'वह मेरी प्राथमिकता है' (He/She is my priority), meaning that person's needs come first for you.
The plural is 'प्राथमिकताएं' (prāthamiktāein). In the oblique case (with postpositions), it is 'प्राथमिकताओं' (prāthamiktāo).
No, that sounds unnatural. Use 'प्राथमिकता देना' (to give priority) or 'प्राथमिकता तय करना' (to set priority).
In news, you will often hear 'वरीयता' (varyatā) or 'तवज्जो' (tavajjo - focus/attention), but 'प्राथमिकता' remains very common.
You say 'उच्च प्राथमिकता' (uchh prāthamiktā).
Yes, in urban areas and casual conversation, many people use the English word 'priority' while speaking Hindi, but 'प्राथमिकता' is the correct Hindi term for formal writing and speech.
The root is the Sanskrit word 'प्रथम' (Pratham), which means 'first'.
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Write a simple Hindi sentence: 'My priority is family.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'What is your priority?'
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Translate to Hindi: 'Give priority to health.'
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Write a sentence using 'पहली प्राथमिकता'.
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Write a sentence using 'प्राथमिकताएं तय करना'.
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Translate: 'We should focus on our priorities.'
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Write a sentence comparing work and rest using 'प्राथमिकता'.
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Translate: 'Safety is our top priority.'
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Write a formal sentence about government priorities.
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Use 'प्राथमिकता के आधार पर' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Work is my priority.'
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Translate: 'He gives priority to children.'
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Translate: 'My priorities have changed.'
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Translate: 'This is a high priority task.'
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Translate: 'Environmental protection is a global priority.'
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Translate: 'Today's priority is study.'
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Translate: 'You should decide your priority.'
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Translate: 'List your priorities.'
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Translate: 'Conflict of priorities creates stress.'
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Translate: 'Humanitarian aid is the only priority.'
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Listen and identify the word: 'Prāthamiktā'. What does it mean?
Listen to 'Meri prāthamiktā'. Is it masculine or feminine?
Listen to 'Prāthamiktāein'. Is it singular or plural?
Listen to 'Uchh prāthamiktā'. Does it mean high or low?
Listen to 'Prāthamiktāo par'. Which postposition is used?
Listen: 'Pehli prāthamiktā'. What number is 'pehli'?
Listen: 'Prāthamiktā dena'. What is the verb?
Listen: 'Tay karna'. What does it mean?
Listen: 'Shirsh prāthamiktā'. What does 'shirsh' mean?
Listen: 'Ke ādhār par'. What does it mean?
Listen: 'Aaj ki prāthamiktā'. What is 'aaj'?
Listen: 'Aapki prāthamiktā'. Whose priority?
Listen: 'Badalti prāthamiktāein'. What is 'badalti'?
Listen: 'Galat prāthamiktā'. What is 'galat'?
Listen: 'Vashvik prāthamiktā'. What is 'vashvik'?
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Summary
'प्राथमिकता' (Prāthamiktā) is a feminine noun meaning 'priority'. To use it correctly, remember to pair it with feminine adjectives (like 'pehli') and the verb 'dena' (to give), as in 'स्वास्थ्य को प्राथमिकता दें' (Give priority to health).
- A feminine noun meaning 'priority' or 'primacy'.
- Derived from 'Pratham' (first), indicating what comes first.
- Commonly used with the verb 'dena' (to give) and postposition 'ko'.
- Essential for professional, academic, and personal planning contexts.
Gender Matters
Always remember that 'प्राथमिकता' is feminine. This affects the adjectives and verbs you use. Say 'पहली प्राथमिकता' (pehli prāthamiktā) and 'प्राथमिकता दी' (prāthamiktā di).
Differentiate from Importance
Don't just use it for everything 'important'. Use it when you want to emphasize the *order* in which things should be done.
Office Usage
Use 'प्राथमिकता के आधार पर' (on a priority basis) in emails to sound professional and urgent.
Family First
In an Indian context, saying 'मेरा परिवार मेरी प्राथमिकता है' is a very common and respected sentiment.
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