शर्तिया सौदे: 'Provided that' और 'Providing that'
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'provided that' to set a strict, deal-breaking condition that must be met for something else to happen.
- Use 'provided that' for formal, firm conditions: 'You can go, provided that you finish work.'
- Use 'providing that' more in speech; it feels slightly less rigid than 'provided'.
- Never use 'will' in the 'provided' clause; use the present tense instead.
Overview
if बहुत ही साधारण है? अब आप C1 स्तर पर हैं। आपको अपने वाक्यों में अधिक वजन की आवश्यकता है। आपको एक कानूनी अनुबंध के भाषाई समकक्ष की आवश्यकता है। यहीं पर provided that और providing that काम आते हैं। ये केवल if के फैंसी संस्करण नहीं हैं। ये प्रतिबंधात्मक हैं। वे सीमाएँ निर्धारित करते हैं। वे सौदे बनाते हैं। यदि if एक सुझाव है, तो provided that एक डिजिटल हस्ताक्षर है। यह सुनने वाले को बताता है कि परिणाम पूरी तरह से शर्त से जुड़ा हुआ है। शर्त नहीं? तो परिणाम भी नहीं। यह प्रभावशाली है। यह पेशेवर है।How This Grammar Works
provided वाला हिस्सा) और एक परिणाम होता है। जादू प्रतिबंध के कारण होता है। आप अनिवार्य रूप से कह रहे हैं: «बाकी सब ठीक है, बशर्ते यह एक काम हो जाए।» हम अक्सर इन्हें «प्रतिबंधात्मक सशर्त» कहते हैं। दिलचस्प बात यह है कि that शब्द पूरी तरह से वैकल्पिक है।
Formation Pattern
Provided (that) या Providing (that)।
will का प्रयोग न करें। भले ही आप भविष्य के बारे में बात कर रहे हों, प्रेजेंट सिंपल का प्रयोग करें।
When To Use It
Common Mistakes
Provided it will rain। कहें:
Provided it rains। एक और गलती इसे बहुत सरल चीज़ों के लिए उपयोग करना है।Contrast With Similar Patterns
if बनाम provided that: if सामान्य है, जबकि provided that विशिष्ट और प्रतिबंधात्मक है। as long as बनाम provided that: as long as बोलचाल में अधिक आम है और भावनात्मक लगता है। provided that अधिक तार्किक या अनुबंधात्मक लगता है।Quick FAQ
that अनिवार्य है? उत्तर: नहीं, आप इसे बातचीत में छोड़ सकते हैं। प्रश्न: क्या मैं इसे नौकरी के साक्षात्कार में उपयोग कर सकता हूँ? उत्तर: बिल्कुल, यह बहुत पेशेवर लगता है।Clause Structure with Provided That
| Main Clause (Result) | Conjunction | Subordinate Clause (Condition) | Tense Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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I will go
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provided (that)
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you come too
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Present Simple used for future
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They can stay
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providing (that)
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they are quiet
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Modal + Base form in main
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The deal is off
|
provided (that)
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payment is late
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Present Simple in both
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We would have come
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provided (that)
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we had known
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Third conditional style
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She'll sign
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providing
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the terms are fair
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'That' is omitted
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Meanings
A conditional conjunction used to introduce a condition that must be satisfied before the main clause can be realized. It implies a 'deal' or a restrictive requirement.
Contractual/Formal Requirement
Used in legal or professional contexts to stipulate mandatory terms of an agreement.
“The tenant may keep a pet, provided that a security deposit is paid in full.”
“Access is granted provided that users adhere to the privacy policy.”
Personal Reassurance/Permission
Used in spoken English to give permission or make a promise based on a specific behavior.
“I'll lend you the car, providing that you bring it back with a full tank.”
“We can eat outside, providing that it doesn't start raining.”
Hypothetical Restriction
Used to discuss future possibilities that are only possible under one specific circumstance.
“Provided that we leave now, we should arrive before the curtain rises.”
“The project will be a success, provided that everyone does their part.”
Reference Table
| वाक्यांश | अर्थ | औपचारिकता | सामान्य उपयोग |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provided that
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इस शर्त पर कि; केवल तभी जब
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औपचारिक
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अनुबंध, आधिकारिक समझौते, सख़्त शर्तें
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Providing that
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इस शर्त पर कि; केवल तभी जब
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थोड़ा कम औपचारिक (लेकिन समान)
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सख़्त शर्तें, सामान्य स्थितियाँ (अक्सर बोलचाल में)
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If
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यदि; ऐसा मानकर कि
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तटस्थ
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सामान्य संभावनाएँ, सामान्य स्थितियाँ, परिकल्पनाएँ
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As long as
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केवल तभी जब; इस शर्त पर कि (अक्सर अवधि के लिए)
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अनौपचारिक/तटस्थ
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अनुमति देने वाली शर्तें, अवधि, अक्सर कम सख़्त
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Unless
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यदि नहीं; सिवाय इसके कि
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तटस्थ
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अपवाद, नकारात्मक शर्तें, चेतावनी
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Only if
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केवल तभी जब; सिर्फ़ इस शर्त पर कि
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तटस्थ/ज़ोरदार
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एकल, महत्वपूर्ण शर्त पर ज़ोर देना
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
You are permitted to operate the vehicle, provided that the fuel tank is replenished upon return. (Lending a car)
You can use the car, provided that you put some petrol in it. (Lending a car)
You can take the car, providing you fill it up. (Lending a car)
Car's yours, long as you gas it up. (Lending a car)
सशर्त सौदे: Provided/Providing That
मुख्य अर्थ
- इस शर्त पर कि
- केवल तभी जब
- शर्त
मुख्य वाक्यांश
- Provided that ज़्यादा औपचारिक, स्थिर
- Providing that थोड़ा कम औपचारिक, सक्रिय
इसकी तुलना में
- If सामान्य संभावना
- As long as अवधि/अनुमेय
- Unless नकारात्मक शर्त
उपयोग के संदर्भ
- अनुबंध
- समझौते
- औपचारिक नियम
- मज़बूत वादे
'Provided that' बनाम 'If' बनाम 'As long as'
अपना सशर्त चुनें
क्या आपको एक मज़बूत, गैर-परक्राम्य शर्त या नियम बताने की ज़रूरत है?
क्या शर्त ज़्यादा सामान्य, एक संभावना या परिकल्पना है?
क्या शर्त अवधि या कम सख़्त समझौते का अर्थ बताती है?
संदर्भ में शर्तें
औपचारिक/कानूनी
- • The contract is binding provided that...
- • Access is granted providing that...
अकादमिक/पेशेवर
- • You'll pass provided that you study.
- • The proposal is accepted providing that...
रोज़मर्रा/अनौपचारिक
- • We can go, provided you're ready.
- • I'll help, providing you clean up.
मज़बूत ज़ोर
- • Payment is due, provided that the service is rendered.
- • She'll win, providing that she avoids mistakes.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
You can go out, provided that you wear a coat.
You can go out if you wear a coat.
I will help, provided that you are kind.
I will help if you are kind.
We can play, provided that it is sunny.
We can play if it is sunny.
Eat the cake, provided that you share.
Eat the cake if you share.
I'll buy it, provided that it isn't too expensive.
I'll buy it on the condition it's not expensive.
You can stay, providing that you keep quiet.
You can stay if you are quiet.
Provided that he studies, he will pass the test.
If he studies, he will pass.
We'll have a picnic, providing that the weather is good.
We'll have a picnic if the weather is good.
The bank will lend us the money, provided that we have a guarantor.
The bank will lend money only if we have a guarantor.
You can take the day off, providing that you finish the report first.
You can have a holiday if the report is done.
Provided that everyone agrees, we shall move the meeting to Friday.
If everyone agrees, we'll change the date.
I don't mind you using my laptop, providing that you don't change the settings.
You can use my laptop if you don't touch the settings.
The warranty is valid, provided that the seal has not been broken.
The warranty works only if the seal is intact.
Providing that no further complications arise, she should be discharged tomorrow.
If there are no more problems, she can leave the hospital.
We can increase the budget, provided that you can justify the extra costs.
We'll give more money if you explain why.
The match will go ahead, provided that the pitch is not waterlogged.
The game happens if the field is dry enough.
The merger is likely to succeed, provided that the corporate cultures can be integrated effectively.
The merger will work if the cultures mix well.
Providing that the data is scrubbed of all personal identifiers, it can be used for research.
If the data is anonymous, it's okay for research.
The defendant may remain on bail, provided that he surrenders his passport to the court.
He stays out of jail if he gives up his passport.
Provided that the central bank maintains its current trajectory, inflation should stabilize by Q4.
If the bank continues its plan, inflation will drop.
The ontological argument holds water, provided that one accepts the initial premise of a necessary being.
The argument works if you accept the first idea.
Providing that the linguistic nuances are preserved in translation, the poem loses little of its original vigor.
If the translation is perfect, the poem stays strong.
The treaty remains in force, provided that neither signatory party commits a material breach of its terms.
The deal stays if no one breaks the rules.
Provided that the socio-political climate remains conducive to reform, the legislation will likely pass.
If the politics stay stable, the law will pass.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners think they both mean 'if'.
They are very similar in meaning.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
I go provided that you go.
I will go provided that you go.
I'll help you provided that you will help me.
I'll help you provided that you help me.
Provided that it rains, we will go to the beach.
If it rains, we won't go to the beach.
The project is finished provided that the boss was happy.
The project will be considered finished provided that the boss is happy.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
I will ___, provided that ___.
Real World Usage
The buyer shall pay the full amount, provided that the goods are delivered by Friday.
We can offer a higher salary, provided that you have the necessary certifications.
You can have dessert, providing that you eat your vegetables.
You may use this software for free, provided that it is for non-commercial use.
We'll reach the summit by noon, providing that the wind doesn't pick up.
The experiment is repeatable, provided that the temperature remains constant.
The 'That' is Optional
You can come provided you bring snacks.पर हाँ, औपचारिक दस्तावेज़ों में 'that' रखने से बात ज़्यादा साफ़ रहती है।
Not Just Any 'If'
Present for Future Conditions
Context is Key
Placement Matters (Comma!)
Providing that you finish, we can leave.पर जब ये वाक्य के बीच में आता है, तो कॉमा की ज़रूरत नहीं होती।
Smart Tips
Always use 'provided that' with the 'that' included. It sounds more legally binding.
Use 'providing' instead of 'provided' and drop the 'that'.
Stop! Replace 'will' with the present simple immediately.
Ask yourself: Is this a deal? If yes, use 'provided that'.
उच्चारण
The 'that' reduction
In 'provided that', the word 'that' is usually unstressed and pronounced with a schwa /ðət/.
Conditional Rise-Fall
Provided that you're ready (rise), we can leave (fall).
The rise indicates the condition is being set, the fall indicates the result.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Pro-vided = Pro-mise. You only get the result if the promise is kept.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a bouncer at a club holding a clipboard. He only lets you in (the result) provided that your name is on the list (the condition).
Rhyme
Provided that the rules are clear, you have nothing left to fear.
Story
A king tells a knight, 'I will give you the gold, provided that you slay the dragon.' The knight slays the dragon, and only then does he get the gold. The 'provided that' was the contract between them.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Write three 'deals' you would make with a roommate or partner using 'provided that' (e.g., 'I'll cook, provided that you wash the dishes').
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
Very common in formal letters and legal contracts. British speakers often use 'providing' in speech more than Americans.
Used to sound 'tough' but fair in negotiations. It sets a clear boundary.
Used globally in research to limit the scope of a claim.
From the Latin 'providere' meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for'.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
Would you move to another country, provided that you were offered a dream job?
Can you lend me $100, providing that I pay you back tomorrow?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
You can download the file ___ you create an account.
Choose the correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
You may attend the conference as long as you pay the full registration fee.
Score: /3
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesI will lend you the money, provided that you ___ it back next week.
You can borrow my car, ___ that you fill it with petrol.
Find and fix the mistake:
Provided that he will arrive on time, we can start the meeting.
that / provided / stay / can / you / quiet / you / stay
1. Provided you have a ticket... 2. Provided it's sunny... 3. Provided you study...
Select the formal version of the condition.
We will go to the park ___ it rains.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe contract is valid, ___ both parties sign it.
I will buy that car providing that the dealer will drop the price.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Podemos ir al cine, siempre y cuando hayas terminado tu tarea.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the conditional phrases with their primary implication:
The software is free to use, ___ it is not used for commercial purposes.
Providing that she would arrive on time, we could start the presentation.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Te daré mi apoyo, siempre y cuando me digas la verdad.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the clauses:
Score: /12
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)
Yes, but it's less common. You would use the past perfect: 'I would have gone, provided that he had asked me.'
Mostly, yes, but it is more restrictive. It means 'if and only if'.
No, you can omit it in speech. 'Provided you are ready' is perfectly fine.
In writing, 'provided' is more common. In speech, 'providing' is very popular.
Yes! 'Provided that you pay, you can stay.' Just remember the comma.
It's perfect for business emails. it sounds professional and clear.
'As long as' is more casual and often refers to time. 'Provided that' is more formal and refers to a specific rule.
Yes. 'Provided that you do not smoke, you can stay here.'
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In Other Languages
siempre que / con tal de que
English does not use a special subjunctive mood here.
pourvu que
The mood of the verb (indicative vs subjunctive).
vorausgesetzt, dass
Word order in the subordinate clause.
~to iu joken de
Japanese uses a noun-based 'condition' phrase.
bi-shart an
Very similar logic and usage.
zhǐyào... jiù...
Chinese uses a correlative pair; English uses a single conjunction.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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