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एक नया अध्याय शुरू करना

ek nayā adhyāy shurū karna

To start a new chapter

意味

To begin a new phase or period in one's life or in a development.

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文化的背景

In Indian offices, this phrase is often used during 'Town Hall' meetings when a company pivots its strategy or undergoes a merger. The term 'Adhyay' is sacred in literature, referring to the divisions of the Bhagavad Gita. Using it for life transitions gives the change a sense of destiny or duty (Dharma). Bollywood scripts use this phrase to signal the 'Interval' or a major plot twist where the hero changes their identity or mission. Wedding cards often include Sanskrit verses or Hindi phrases about 'Nayi Shuruat' and 'Naya Adhyay' to bless the couple's journey.

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Use with 'स्वर्णिम' (Golden)

To sound very advanced, use 'स्वर्णिम अध्याय' (Golden Chapter) to describe a period of great success.

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Gender Alert

Never say 'Nayi Adhyay'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English in your head.

意味

To begin a new phase or period in one's life or in a development.

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Use with 'स्वर्णिम' (Golden)

To sound very advanced, use 'स्वर्णिम अध्याय' (Golden Chapter) to describe a period of great success.

⚠️

Gender Alert

Never say 'Nayi Adhyay'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English in your head.

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The 'Interval' Metaphor

Indians love movie metaphors. You can say 'Interval के बाद नया अध्याय' to sound like a local.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'नया' or 'नयी'.

शादी के बाद उन्होंने अपने जीवन का एक ______ अध्याय शुरू किया।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: नया

'अध्याय' (Adhyay) is a masculine noun, so it takes the masculine adjective 'नया'.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'एक नया अध्याय शुरू करना'?

Choose the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: रिटायरमेंट के बाद समाज सेवा करना (Doing social service after retirement)

This phrase is reserved for significant life transitions, not daily chores.

Complete the dialogue.

राहुल: मैंने अपनी पुरानी नौकरी छोड़ दी है। अमित: अरे! तो अब क्या प्लान है? राहुल: अब मैं अपना खुद का बिज़नेस शुरू करके अपनी ज़िंदगी का ______ ______ ______ ______ हूँ।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: नया अध्याय शुरू कर रहा

Starting a business is a classic 'new chapter' in one's career.

Match the phrase variation to its register.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Nutan' is high-register Sanskritized Hindi, 'Chapter' is Hinglish, and 'Scene' is street slang.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'नया' or 'नयी'. Fill Blank A2

शादी के बाद उन्होंने अपने जीवन का एक ______ अध्याय शुरू किया।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: नया

'अध्याय' (Adhyay) is a masculine noun, so it takes the masculine adjective 'नया'.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'एक नया अध्याय शुरू करना'? Choose B1

Choose the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: रिटायरमेंट के बाद समाज सेवा करना (Doing social service after retirement)

This phrase is reserved for significant life transitions, not daily chores.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

राहुल: मैंने अपनी पुरानी नौकरी छोड़ दी है। अमित: अरे! तो अब क्या प्लान है? राहुल: अब मैं अपना खुद का बिज़नेस शुरू करके अपनी ज़िंदगी का ______ ______ ______ ______ हूँ।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: नया अध्याय शुरू कर रहा

Starting a business is a classic 'new chapter' in one's career.

Match the phrase variation to its register. situation_matching C1

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Nutan' is high-register Sanskritized Hindi, 'Chapter' is Hinglish, and 'Scene' is street slang.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

Only if that hobby completely changes your life. If you just started knitting on weekends, it's too dramatic. If you quit your job to knit professionally, then yes!

In a book, yes. In life, you can also use 'Daur' (era) or 'Charan' (phase), but 'Adhyay' is the most idiomatic for the 'new chapter' metaphor.

You say 'मैं इस अध्याय को खत्म करना चाहता हूँ' (Main is adhyay ko khatam karna chahta hoon).

Yes! It sounds very professional and ambitious. 'I am looking to start a new chapter in my career with this company.'

'Karna' is when you do it; 'Hona' is when it happens to you or naturally.

関連フレーズ

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नई शुरुआत करना

synonym

To make a new start.

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इतिहास रचना

builds on

To create history.

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पन्ना पलटना

similar

To turn the page.

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श्रीगणेश करना

specialized form

To auspiciously begin something.

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