Meaning
To obtain facts or details about something.
Cultural Background
In Indian government offices, 'Jankari' is often something you have to 'prapt' (attain) through persistence. The phrase is central to the 'Right to Information' (RTI) movement. Indian students are encouraged to be 'Jigyasu' (curious). 'Jankari prapt karna' is seen as the first step toward 'Gyan' (wisdom). On platforms like WhatsApp, 'Jankari' is shared rapidly. People often warn others to 'sahi jankari prapt karein' (obtain correct information) to avoid fake news. Hosts feel it is their duty to provide all 'jankari' to guests about the local area or food to ensure their comfort.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always check the gender. It's always 'ki jankari' because 'jankari' is feminine. This is the #1 mistake for learners.
Don't Overuse
In a cafe, don't ask for 'jankari' about the menu; just ask 'Menu kya hai?'. Save this phrase for more complex info.
Meaning
To obtain facts or details about something.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always check the gender. It's always 'ki jankari' because 'jankari' is feminine. This is the #1 mistake for learners.
Don't Overuse
In a cafe, don't ask for 'jankari' about the menu; just ask 'Menu kya hai?'. Save this phrase for more complex info.
Source Matters
In India, mentioning your source (e.g., 'Maine news se jankari prapt ki') adds credibility to what you say.
Passive Voice
Use 'Jankari prapt hui' (Info was received) to sound more like a news reporter.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'prapt karna' in the past tense.
मैंने कल इस फिल्म की ________।
Since 'jankari' is feminine, the past tense must be 'ki'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview?
How would you say 'I got information about your company'?
This is the most formal and professional option.
Complete the dialogue at the train station.
यात्री: क्या मुझे अगली ट्रेन की ________ मिल सकती है? अधिकारी: हाँ, आप पूछताछ (inquiry) काउंटर से ________ कर सकते हैं।
In a formal setting like a station, 'jankari' and 'jankari prapt karna' are the standard terms.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Jankari prapt karna' with the best context.
The phrase implies a formal or structured effort to get facts.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Informal
Types of Jankari
Official
- • Sarkari
- • Kanooni
Personal
- • Niji
- • Parivarik
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैंने कल इस फिल्म की ________।
Since 'jankari' is feminine, the past tense must be 'ki'.
How would you say 'I got information about your company'?
This is the most formal and professional option.
यात्री: क्या मुझे अगली ट्रेन की ________ मिल सकती है? अधिकारी: हाँ, आप पूछताछ (inquiry) काउंटर से ________ कर सकते हैं।
In a formal setting like a station, 'jankari' and 'jankari prapt karna' are the standard terms.
Match 'Jankari prapt karna' with the best context.
The phrase implies a formal or structured effort to get facts.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral to formal. For very informal settings, use 'pata'.
No, you obtain information *about* people, but you don't 'obtain' the people themselves using this phrase.
'Jankari' is general information; 'Soochna' is a formal notice or official information.
Because 'jankari' is a feminine noun in Hindi grammar.
Yes, 'Jankari lena' is a bit more casual than 'prapt karna' but still very common.
You can say 'Main jankari dhund raha hoon' or 'Main jankari prapt karne ki koshish kar raha hoon'.
Yes, like 'Anubhav prapt karna' (to gain experience) or 'Safalta prapt karna' (to achieve success).
Only if the topic is serious. For a party, it sounds too formal.
In the context of info, it would be 'jankari dena' (to give) or 'jankari khona' (to lose/miss info).
Yes, 'Gupt jankari prapt karna' is the standard way to say 'obtaining secret info'.
Constantly! Especially in detective, spy, or legal dramas.
Yes, you can 'prapt' a prize or a letter, but 'prapt karna' with 'jankari' is a very specific common collocation.
Related Phrases
पता लगाना
similarTo find out / To trace
सूचना देना
contrastTo give information / To notify
ज्ञान प्राप्त करना
builds onTo attain wisdom/knowledge
पूछताछ करना
specialized formTo inquire / To interrogate
विवरण हासिल करना
synonymTo acquire details
