सवाल

§ Understanding Sawaal

You're learning Hindi, and you're going to come across the word “सवाल” (sawaal) a lot. It simply means “question.” Think of it like asking for information. It's a very common and practical word. Let's break down where you'll hear and use this word in everyday situations, from your workplace to school and even in the news.

DEFINITION

A query or request for information; question.

§ Sawaal at Work

In a work setting, you'll hear “सवाल” when someone needs to ask something, whether it's about a project, a deadline, or just general information. It's used in meetings, emails, and casual conversations.

• मेरे पास (mere paas): I have
• इस प्रोजेक्ट के बारे में (is project ke baare mein): about this project
• एक (ek): one (a)
• है (hai): is

• क्या (kya): (marks a question)
• आप (aap): you (formal)
• मेरे (mere): my
• का जवाब दे सकते हैं (ka jawaab de sakte hain): can answer

§ Sawaal at School

School is full of questions! Students ask questions, teachers ask questions. “सवाल” is used for homework questions, exam questions, and any time someone is seeking clarification.

• शिक्षक ने (shikshak ne): the teacher
• छात्रों से (chhaatron se): from the students
• कई (kayi): many
• पूछे (poochhe): asked

• यह (yah): this
• एक (ek): a
• मुश्किल (mushkil): difficult
• है (hai): is

§ Sawaal in the News

When you're reading or watching the news in Hindi, you'll frequently encounter “सवाल”. Journalists ask “सवाल” to politicians, experts, and the public. It's central to reporting and discussions.

• पत्रकारों ने (patrakaron ne): the journalists
• प्रधानमंत्री से (pradhaanmantri se): from the Prime Minister
• कई (kayi): many
• पूछे (poochhe): asked

• यह (yah): this
• अभी भी (abhi bhi): still
• अनुत्तरित (anuttrit): unanswered
• है (hai): is