फ्रेजल वर्ब: Pick up (उठाना, इकट्ठा करना, जवाब देना)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
A versatile phrasal verb used for lifting objects, collecting people, answering phones, and learning new skills naturally.
- Use it for physical lifting: 'Can you pick up that pen?' (max 20 words)
- Use it for collecting: 'I will pick you up at 8 PM.'
- If using a pronoun (it/them), put it in the middle: 'Pick it up.'
Overview
Phrasal Verbs का इस्तेमाल करना एक ऐसी कला है जो आपकी भाषा को 'किताबी' से 'नेचुरल' बनाती है। Pick up एक ऐसा ही बहुमुखी (versatile) phrasal verb है। हिंदी में हम अक्सर एक ही क्रिया के लिए अलग-अलग शब्द चुनते हैं, लेकिन English में pick up का जाल बहुत फैला हुआ है।उठाना, ले आना, पकड़ना या सीखना जैसे अलग-अलग क्रिया शब्द हैं। English में pick up इन सभी का 'All-in-one' समाधान है। B1 स्तर पर, यदि आप अपनी बात को प्रभावी ढंग से कहना चाहते हैं, तो आपको यह समझना होगा कि pick up सिर्फ 'चीज़ उठाने' तक सीमित नहीं है। यह 'फोन उठाना', 'किसी को स्टेशन से लाना', 'भाषा सीखना' या 'व्यापार का बढ़ना'—इन सभी स्थितियों में फिट बैठता है।up यहाँ एक 'complete' होने का भाव देता है। इस गाइड में हम गहराई से समझेंगे कि कब और कैसे इसका उपयोग करना है ताकि आप कभी भी गलत अर्थ न निकालें।Pick up का निर्माण एक 'verb' (pick) और एक 'particle' (up) से हुआ है। यहाँ up का अर्थ हमेशा 'ऊपर' नहीं होता। यह एक 'completion' या 'acquisition' का संकेत देता है।- Physical Lifting: 'ज़मीन से चीज़ उठाना' (जैसे: पेन उठाना)।
- Collecting: 'किसी को ले आना' (जैसे: ऑफिस से पिक करना)।
- Answering: 'फोन उठाना' (हिंदी में भी हम 'फोन उठाना' कहते हैं, जो कि एक सीधा अनुवाद है)।
- Informal Learning: 'सीख लेना' (जैसे: माहौल से भाषा सीख लेना)।
- Improving: 'सुधार आना' (जैसे: मार्केट में तेजी आना)।
up का प्रयोग भी कुछ वैसा ही 'पूर्णता' का बोध कराता है। जब आप कहते हैं I picked up English, तो इसका मतलब है आपने इसे माहौल से धीरे-धीरे 'आत्मसात' (absorb) कर लिया है।Pick up एक 'separable' phrasal verb है। इसका मतलब है कि आप इसके बीच में object डाल सकते हैं या अंत में। लेकिन यहाँ एक महत्वपूर्ण नियम है जो हिंदी व्याकरण में नहीं होता: 'Pronoun' का स्थान।it या them का इस्तेमाल कर रहे हैं, तो उन्हें हमेशा pick और up के बीच में ही रखें। हिंदी में हम कहते हैं 'उसे उठा लो', यहाँ 'उसे' (pronoun) पहले आता है। English में भी यही नियम है, बस up को अंत में लगाना न भूलें।- 1Physical Lifting: जब आप बाज़ार में कोई सामान उठाते हैं।
I picked up a fresh apple from the stall. - 2Retrieving/Collecting: जब आप किसी को ऑटो या कार से लेने जाते हैं।
Can you pick me up from the Metro station? - 3Answering calls:
Why didn't you pick up when I called?(यहाँ 'phone' शब्द ज़रूरी नहीं है, संदर्भ से स्पष्ट है)। - 4Informal learning: जब आप बिना मेहनत के कुछ सीख जाते हैं।
I picked up some Hindi slang from the auto-rickshaw drivers. - 5Improvement:
The weather is picking up.(मौसम बेहतर हो रहा है)।
- 1Pronoun Placement: 'Pick up it' कहना।
- *कारण:* हिंदी में 'इसे उठाओ' (इसे + उठाओ) का क्रम है। शिक्षार्थी इसे 'Pick up it' (उठाओ + इसे) कर देते हैं, जो गलत है।
- 1Wrong Verb Choice: 'Buying' की जगह 'Picking up' का उपयोग।
- *कारण:* हिंदी में 'मैं बाज़ार से दूध उठा लाया' का अर्थ 'खरीदना' होता है। English में 'pick up' का मतलब 'collect' है, 'buy' नहीं। अगर आप दुकान से सामान खरीदकर ला रहे हैं, तो 'buy' बेहतर है।
- 1Overusing 'Up': हर जगह 'up' लगा देना।
- *कारण:* हिंदी में 'उठाना' एक ही शब्द है। शिक्षार्थी कभी-कभी 'Pick up the weight' (lift) और 'Pick up the phone' (answer) में फर्क नहीं समझते, जबकि 'lift' अधिक औपचारिक है।
- 1क्या 'Pick up' हमेशा 'उठाना' होता है?
- 1क्या मैं 'Pick up it' बोल सकता हूँ?
- 1Formal English में इसका क्या उपयोग है?
Conjugating 'Pick Up'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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pick up
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I pick up the mail every day.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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picks up
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He picks up his son from school.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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picked up
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They picked up the bill.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are picking up
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I am picking up the trash now.
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Future (will)
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All subjects
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will pick up
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I will pick you up later.
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Present Perfect
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All subjects
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have/has picked up
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She has picked up some flu.
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Word Order with Objects
| Object Type | Structure | Correct Example | Incorrect Example |
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Noun
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Verb + Particle + Noun
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Pick up the book.
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N/A
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Noun
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Verb + Noun + Particle
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Pick the book up.
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N/A
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Pronoun
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Verb + Pronoun + Particle
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Pick it up.
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N/A
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Pronoun
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Verb + Particle + Pronoun
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N/A
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Pick up it.
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Meanings
To lift something from a surface, or more broadly, to acquire, collect, or resume something.
Physical Lift
To take hold of and lift something from a floor, table, or other surface.
“He picked up the book and started reading.”
“Don't pick up that glass; it's broken.”
Collect/Retrieve
To go to a place and get someone or something, often in a vehicle.
“I need to pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners.”
“Can you pick me up from the airport at midnight?”
Answer
To answer a telephone call or a ringing phone.
“I called him three times, but he didn't pick up.”
“Why didn't you pick up the phone earlier?”
Learn Naturally
To learn a new skill or language without formal study, just by being exposed to it.
“He picked up some Spanish while living in Madrid.”
“Kids pick up computer skills so quickly these days.”
Improve/Increase
To increase in speed, force, or volume; or for a situation to improve.
“The wind is starting to pick up.”
“Sales usually pick up right before Christmas.”
Tidy/Clean
To make a room neat by putting things back where they belong.
“You need to pick up your room before guests arrive.”
“I spent the morning picking up after the kids.”
Reference Table
| मतलब | उदाहरण | ऑब्जेक्ट कहाँ रखें | खास बातें |
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उठाना/लेना
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`Pick up the pen.`
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`Pick the pen up.` / `Pick it up.`
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सबसे सीधा मतलब।
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किसी को लेना (व्यक्ति)
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`Pick up my friend.`
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`Pick my friend up.` / `Pick them up.`
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किसी को लेने जाना।
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कोई चीज़ लेना (वस्तु)
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`Pick up groceries.`
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`Pick the groceries up.` / `Pick them up.`
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कोई चीज़ लेने जाना।
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फ़ोन उठाना
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`Pick up the phone.`
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`Pick the phone up.` / `Pick it up.`
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कॉल का जवाब देना।
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सीखना/हासिल करना
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`Pick up Spanish.`
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`Pick Spanish up.` / `Pick it up.`
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अनौपचारिक रूप से सीखना।
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सुधारना/बढ़ाना
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`Sales picked up.`
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(कोई ऑब्जेक्ट नहीं)
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काम या स्थिति बेहतर होना।
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
I shall collect you from your residence at eight o'clock. (Transportation)
I'll pick you up at 8:00. (Transportation)
I'll swing by and pick you up at 8. (Transportation)
I'll scoop you up at 8. (Transportation)
'Pick Up' के मतलब
शारीरिक क्रियाएँ
- उठाना/लेना Pick up the fallen leaves.
- व्यक्ति को लेना Pick up friends from the airport.
- वस्तु को लेना Pick up groceries from the store.
गैर-शारीरिक क्रियाएँ
- जवाब देना Pick up the phone.
- अनौपचारिक रूप से सीखना Pick up a new language.
- सुधारना Business started to pick up.
- ध्यान देना/पहचानना Pick up on a strange vibe.
'Pick Up' बनाम मिलते-जुलते फ्रेजल वर्ब
'Pick Up' के साथ ऑब्जेक्ट कहाँ रखें
क्या ऑब्जेक्ट एक सर्वनाम है (it, them, him, her, us, you)?
क्या ऑब्जेक्ट एक संज्ञा है (book, friend, groceries)?
'Pick Up' के आम परिदृश्य
रोज़मर्रा के काम
- • खिलौने उठाना
- • कपड़े उठाना
ज़रूरी काम
- • किराना सामान लेना
- • ड्राई क्लीनिंग लेना
- • एक पैकेज लेना
सामाजिक जीवन
- • दोस्त को लेना
- • फ़ोन उठाना
सीखना/कौशल
- • एक नया कौशल सीखना
- • एक भाषा सीखना
- • एक आदत अपनाना
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Pick up the pen.
Pick up the pen.
Can you pick up the phone?
Can you pick up the phone?
Pick it up, please.
Pick it up, please.
I pick up my bag.
I pick up my bag.
I will pick you up at 6:00.
I will pick you up at 6:00.
She picked up some milk at the store.
She picked up some milk at the store.
Don't forget to pick up your trash.
Don't forget to pick up your trash.
He didn't pick up when I called.
He didn't pick up when I called.
I picked up a lot of Italian during my summer in Rome.
I picked up a lot of Italian during my summer in Rome.
The economy is finally starting to pick up.
The economy is finally starting to pick up.
Can you pick up the pace? We are going to be late.
Can you pick up the pace? We are going to be late.
I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
The sensor is picking up a strange signal from the basement.
The sensor is picking up a strange signal from the basement.
I managed to pick up a great bargain at the flea market.
I managed to pick up a great bargain at the flea market.
Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.
Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.
He's very quick to pick up on any changes in the atmosphere.
He's very quick to pick up on any changes in the atmosphere.
The detective picked up a few clues that everyone else had missed.
The detective picked up a few clues that everyone else had missed.
The radio station is difficult to pick up in this mountainous region.
The radio station is difficult to pick up in this mountainous region.
She picked up the threads of her old life after returning from abroad.
She picked up the threads of her old life after returning from abroad.
The company is picking up the tab for the entire conference.
The company is picking up the tab for the entire conference.
The wind picked up significantly, reaching gale force by midnight.
The wind picked up significantly, reaching gale force by midnight.
He has an uncanny ability to pick up the nuances of any local dialect.
He has an uncanny ability to pick up the nuances of any local dialect.
The narrative picks up speed as the protagonist nears the climax.
The narrative picks up speed as the protagonist nears the climax.
They are still picking up the pieces after the financial crash.
They are still picking up the pieces after the financial crash.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners use 'pick up' when they mean to choose something from a group.
Both involve starting something new, but the 'how' is different.
They are often synonyms, but 'collect' is more formal.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Pick up it.
Pick it up.
I pick up to the phone.
I pick up the phone.
He pick up the book.
He picks up the book.
I picked up it yesterday.
I picked it up yesterday.
I will pick up you.
I will pick you up.
Can you pick up me?
Can you pick me up?
I pick up my friend from the station.
I am picking up my friend from the station.
I picked up tennis last week.
I took up tennis last week.
The business is picking up it.
The business is picking up.
I need to pick up a choice.
I need to make a choice / pick one.
He picked up on the book.
He picked up the book.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Can you pick up ___ on your way home?
I'll pick ___ up at ___.
He picked up ___ while he was in ___.
Don't forget to pick up ___.
Real World Usage
Your driver is arriving to pick you up.
Can you pick up line 2? It's for the manager.
Select 'In-store pick up' to save on shipping.
I have to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
He tried a cheesy pick-up line on her.
Please pick up your toys before bedtime.
सर्वनाम (Pronoun) कहाँ रखें, ध्यान दो!
Pick it up सही है, Pick up it गलत।'Take Out' से मत उलझो!
I need to take out the trash.(कूड़ा बाहर निकालना) vs
I need to pick up the package.(पैकेज लेना)
बातचीत के संदर्भ (Context) पर ध्यान दो!
He picked up a new skill.(सीखना) vs
He picked up the pen.(उठाना)
'Pick Up' से अनौपचारिक सीख!
I picked up some Spanish phrases.(मैंने कुछ स्पेनिश वाक्यांश सीख लिए)
Smart Tips
Pause and put the pronoun in the middle. Think: 'Pick... it... up'.
Use 'pick up' instead of 'learn'. It sounds much more natural in conversation.
You don't need to say 'the phone'. Just say 'Pick up!'
Use 'pick up' without an object to describe improvement or increased strength.
उच्चारण
Linking
When 'pick' is followed by 'up', the 'k' sound links to the 'u'. It sounds like 'pi-kup'.
Stress
In phrasal verbs, the particle (up) usually receives more stress than the verb (pick).
Pronoun Linking
When a pronoun is in the middle, the sounds link: 'pick-it-up' sounds like one word.
Rising on 'up'
Can you pick it UP? ↗
A standard polite request.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
P.U.C.: Phone, Up, Collect. Remember these three and you've got the basics!
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a giant magnet picking up a car (collecting a person), a phone (answering), and a book (learning). The magnet is labeled 'UP'.
Rhyme
If it's a thing, you have a choice. If it's 'it', use your middle voice!
Story
I went to the store to pick up some bread. On the way, my phone rang but I didn't pick up. Then I had to pick up my sister from the gym. She had picked up a cold, so we went home.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Look around your room. Find three things on the floor. As you lift them, say 'I am picking up the [object]' and then 'I am picking it up'.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
In both cultures, 'picking up the tab' or 'picking up the check' is a common way to say you are paying for everyone's meal.
A 'pick-up line' is a prepared remark used to start a conversation with a stranger in a romantic way. They are often considered cheesy or funny.
In many English-speaking countries, offering to 'pick someone up' is a standard sign of hospitality and friendship.
The verb 'pick' comes from Middle English 'picken' (to peck or pierce), and 'up' is a Germanic particle indicating direction or completion.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
What time do you need me to pick you up?
Have you ever picked up a new hobby very quickly?
Why didn't you pick up my call yesterday?
Do you think it's easier to pick up a language by traveling or by studying?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
Can you ___ the book for me?
Find and fix the mistake:
I need to pick up them from the airport.
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /3
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
The phone is ringing. Why don't you ___?
Find and fix the mistake:
I picked up some Spanish while I was in Mexico.
up / you / at / I / 8 / will / pick
1. Answer, 2. Learn, 3. Collect
A: Can you get some milk? B: Sure, I'll ___ on my way home.
The wind is picking up.
Pick up the books.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMy mom will ___ me from practice at 5 PM.
He picked up a new hobby, learning to play the guitar.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'El negocio está mejorando.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the meanings:
The keys are on the table, can you ___?
She is studying to pick up her medical degree.
Translate into English: 'Necesito recoger mi pedido de comida para llevar.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Choose the correct sentence:
Match the uses:
Score: /12
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)
Yes, both are correct because 'the book' is a noun. You have the choice!
In English, when the object of a separable phrasal verb is a pronoun, it *must* go in the middle. It's just a strict rule of the language.
No! It can mean answering a phone, collecting a person, learning a skill, or even the weather getting stronger.
It's a type of vehicle with an open back designed to 'pick up' and carry heavy loads.
It is neutral to informal. In very formal writing, you might use 'collect', 'retrieve', or 'acquire'.
It means to pay the bill for everyone, usually at a restaurant.
Yes, it means to collect them in your car. 'I'll pick you up at 5.'
No. 'Pick' means to choose. 'Pick up' means to lift or collect. Don't mix them up!
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
recoger / contestar
Spanish is not a phrasal verb language, so the 'up' feels redundant to them.
ramasser / chercher / décrocher
English uses one phrasal verb for all three, which is confusing for French speakers.
aufheben / abholen
German word order rules for separable particles are even more complex than English.
拾う (hirou) / 迎えに行く (mukaeni iku)
Japanese uses specific verbs where English uses the general 'pick up'.
التقط (iltaqata) / رد (radda)
The concept of a 'particle' (up) changing a verb's meaning doesn't exist in the same way in Arabic.
捡 (jiǎn) / 接 (jiē)
Chinese speakers often omit the 'up' because 'pick' (jiǎn) feels complete on its own.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
संबंधित वीडियो
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### Overview जब हम इंग्लिश सीखने की शुरुआत करते हैं, तो अक्सर हमें लगता है कि `wear` या `put on` जैसे शब्द ही कपड़ों के...
