Meaning
To have a significant part, function, or influence in a situation or event.
Cultural Background
In Indian offices, using this phrase is a standard way to show respect to colleagues during team meetings. It is the preferred phrase for essays and research papers to describe the impact of various factors. Often used to describe the influence of elders in family decision-making.
Use with 'में'
Always use 'में' (in) before the phrase to indicate where the role was played.
Be humble
Use this phrase to give credit to others; it makes you sound professional and appreciative.
Meaning
To have a significant part, function, or influence in a situation or event.
Use with 'में'
Always use 'में' (in) before the phrase to indicate where the role was played.
Be humble
Use this phrase to give credit to others; it makes you sound professional and appreciative.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
उसने इस सफलता में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका ________।
The verb 'निभाना' is the correct collocation for 'भूमिका'.
Which sentence is more formal?
Choose the best option.
The second option uses the formal expression.
Match the English meaning to the Hindi phrase.
Match 'Crucial role'.
अहम means crucial/important.
Complete the dialogue.
A: How did you finish the project? B: My partner ________.
This fits the context of project completion.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesउसने इस सफलता में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका ________।
The verb 'निभाना' is the correct collocation for 'भूमिका'.
Choose the best option.
The second option uses the formal expression.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
अहम means crucial/important.
A: How did you finish the project? B: My partner ________.
This fits the context of project completion.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, 'Technology plays an important role' is perfectly correct.
Usually, but it can be used for negative things too, like 'Corruption plays an important role in poverty'.
No, it is grammatically incorrect. Always use 'निभाना'.
Yes, it is standard in professional and academic contexts.
The phrase itself doesn't change, but the verb might if the subject is plural.
Change 'निभाना' to 'निभाई'.
Related Phrases
अहम भूमिका
synonymCrucial role
योगदान देना
similarTo contribute
निर्णायक भूमिका
specialized formDecisive role
