Meaning
To repeat an activity or skill to improve it, after a previous attempt.
Cultural Background
In traditional Indian schooling, rote learning and repetition were highly valued. 'Abhyaas' is a word that carries respect. In Indian cricket culture, players are often praised for their 'net practice' (अभ्यास), which is seen as the foundation of their success. In Yoga, 'Abhyaas' refers to the persistent practice of a pose or meditation, emphasizing that it is a lifelong journey.
Focus on Intent
Always remember that 'अभ्यास' is about improvement. If you aren't trying to improve, use 'दोहराना'.
Respect the Process
In India, saying you are 'practicing' is seen as a sign of humility and dedication.
Meaning
To repeat an activity or skill to improve it, after a previous attempt.
Focus on Intent
Always remember that 'अभ्यास' is about improvement. If you aren't trying to improve, use 'दोहराना'.
Respect the Process
In India, saying you are 'practicing' is seen as a sign of humility and dedication.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
अपनी गलतियों को सुधारने के लिए, तुम्हें _________ चाहिए।
The context of 'improving mistakes' requires the word for practice.
Which sentence is more natural?
Choose the best option.
Placing 'फिर से' before 'अभ्यास' is the most natural word order.
Match the English to the Hindi.
Match: I will practice again.
Corresponds to the future tense of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मेरी गिटार की धुन सही नहीं है। B: _________।
Advice for a musical error.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesअपनी गलतियों को सुधारने के लिए, तुम्हें _________ चाहिए।
The context of 'improving mistakes' requires the word for practice.
Choose the best option.
Placing 'फिर से' before 'अभ्यास' is the most natural word order.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Corresponds to the future tense of the phrase.
A: मेरी गिटार की धुन सही नहीं है। B: _________।
Advice for a musical error.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsOnly if you are trying to master a recipe. Otherwise, use 'बनाना'.
It is neutral. It works in a classroom or with friends.
They are synonyms. 'प्रैक्टिस' is the English loanword, very common in spoken Hindi.
Related Phrases
दोहराना
synonymTo repeat
मेहनत करना
similarTo work hard
पुनरावृत्ति करना
specialized formTo revise/repeat
