Meaning
To make plans and arrangements for what will happen in the coming time.
Cultural Background
There is a massive cultural emphasis on 'Fixed Deposits' and 'Gold' as the primary means of preparing for the future. Preparing for the future often involves community-based grain storage or investing in livestock. The phrase is now synonymous with 'Upskilling' in the tech sector, especially with the rise of AI. In some philosophical contexts, 'preparing for the future' refers to the next life (Punarjanma), though this is more specialized.
Use with 'Investment'
When talking about money, always use this phrase to sound like a responsible adult.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'taiyari' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for non-native speakers.
Meaning
To make plans and arrangements for what will happen in the coming time.
Use with 'Investment'
When talking about money, always use this phrase to sound like a responsible adult.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'taiyari' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for non-native speakers.
C1 Nuance
Pair it with words like 'रणनीतिक' (strategic) to elevate your Hindi to a professional level.
Family Context
In India, 'preparing for the future' almost always implies including your family in those plans.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
मैंने अपने बच्चों के ______ के लिए तैयारी की।
The phrase is 'भविष्य के लिए तैयारी करना'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in the past tense?
Choose the correct sentence:
In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'taiyari'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आप इतनी मेहनत क्यों कर रहे हैं? B: मैं अपने ______ के लिए तैयारी कर रहा हूँ।
Hard work is usually associated with preparing for the future.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: Saving money for retirement.
Saving for retirement is a classic example of preparing for the future.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use this phrase
Professional
- • Interviews
- • Meetings
- • Appraisals
Personal
- • Family planning
- • Savings
- • Health
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैंने अपने बच्चों के ______ के लिए तैयारी की।
The phrase is 'भविष्य के लिए तैयारी करना'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'taiyari'.
A: आप इतनी मेहनत क्यों कर रहे हैं? B: मैं अपने ______ के लिए तैयारी कर रहा हूँ।
Hard work is usually associated with preparing for the future.
Situation: Saving money for retirement.
Saving for retirement is a classic example of preparing for the future.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, you can also use 'Aane wala samay' (coming time) or 'Kal' (tomorrow/future), but 'Bhavishya' is the most formal and precise.
Yes, 'Shaadi ke liye taiyari karna' is very common, but 'Bhavishya ke liye' implies the life *after* the wedding.
Because 'taiyari' is a feminine noun, and in 'ne' constructions, the verb agrees with the object.
Yes, but it might sound a bit serious. Use 'aage ki sochna' for a lighter tone.
It's broader. Planning is 'yojna banana'. Preparation is 'taiyari karna', which includes planning plus taking action.
In Hinglish, yes! It's very common in urban areas.
You could say 'आज में जीना' (living in the today) or 'लापरवाह होना' (being careless).
Constantly! Especially in movies about students (like 3 Idiots) or family dramas.
You can say 'मेरी तैयारी नहीं है' (My preparation is not there).
Yes, 'khane ki taiyari' means preparing for a meal.
Related Phrases
आगे की सोचना
synonymTo think ahead
योजना बनाना
similarTo make a plan
बचत करना
specialized formTo save money
कमर कसना
builds onTo get ready for a challenge
दूरदर्शिता
similarForesight
