Meaning
Urging someone to think deeply about a particular aspect or argument.
Cultural Background
In North Indian offices, using 'Vichaar karein' is a way to show you are 'well-bred' (Sanskari). It avoids the bluntness of direct commands. In Hindi-medium universities, 'Vichaar' is the standard term for 'thesis' or 'argumentation'. It carries a heavy intellectual weight. Gurus often use this phrase to lead their followers into meditation. It signals a transition from listening to internalizing. In Indian diplomacy, 'We will consider this' (हम इस पर विचार करेंगे) is often a polite way to say 'No' or 'Not yet' without causing offense.
The 'Baat' Placeholder
In Hindi, you can't just say 'Consider this'. You almost always need the word 'Baat' (matter) or 'Mudda' (issue) to act as the object of consideration.
Don't forget the Nasalization
If you say 'kare' instead of 'karein', you lose the honorific tone and it sounds like you are talking to yourself or a very close friend.
Meaning
Urging someone to think deeply about a particular aspect or argument.
The 'Baat' Placeholder
In Hindi, you can't just say 'Consider this'. You almost always need the word 'Baat' (matter) or 'Mudda' (issue) to act as the object of consideration.
Don't forget the Nasalization
If you say 'kare' instead of 'karein', you lose the honorific tone and it sounds like you are talking to yourself or a very close friend.
Softening Disagreement
If you disagree with someone senior, always start with 'मैं आपकी बात समझता हूँ, लेकिन कृपया इस बात पर भी विचार करें...' (I understand your point, but please also consider this...).
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing postposition.
कृपया इस बात ___ विचार करें।
The verb 'vichaar karna' always takes the postposition 'par'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal email to a boss?
Choose the best option:
'Karein' is the honorific form required for a boss.
Complete the dialogue with the most logical phrase.
A: सर, क्या हम प्रोजेक्ट की डेडलाइन बढ़ा सकते हैं? B: ठीक है, मैं इस ___।
'Vichaar karunga' is the standard professional response to a request.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A judge speaking to a lawyer.
The judge would use the most formal and grammatically complete form.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesकृपया इस बात ___ विचार करें।
The verb 'vichaar karna' always takes the postposition 'par'.
Choose the best option:
'Karein' is the honorific form required for a boss.
A: सर, क्या हम प्रोजेक्ट की डेडलाइन बढ़ा सकते हैं? B: ठीक है, मैं इस ___।
'Vichaar karunga' is the standard professional response to a request.
Context: A judge speaking to a lawyer.
The judge would use the most formal and grammatically complete form.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsMostly, yes. In casual speech, 'sochna' is much more common. Using 'vichaar' with friends might sound like you're giving a lecture.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must use 'par' (on).
'Vichaar' is general consideration or thinking. 'Chintan' is much deeper, almost like meditation or deep worrying/contemplation.
You say 'मैं विचार कर रहा हूँ' (for males) or 'मैं विचार कर रही हूँ' (for females).
Yes, especially in courtroom dramas or serious family confrontations. It adds a sense of 'drama' and 'weight' to the dialogue.
Related Phrases
गौर फरमाएं
synonymPlease pay attention / notice.
ध्यान दें
similarPay attention.
पुनर्विचार करें
specialized formReconsider.
अनदेखा करना
contrastTo ignore.
