Meaning
To influence and shape the views and beliefs of the general populace.
Cultural Background
In India, 'Janmat' is often built through 'Padayatras' (foot marches). Leaders walk hundreds of miles to connect with people and shape their opinion directly. WhatsApp is the primary tool for 'Janmat taiyar karna' in modern India, often leading to debates about the ethics of 'forwarded messages'. 19th-century reformers used 'Janmat' to fight social evils. They believed that laws alone couldn't change society; the 'Janmat' had to change first. In villages, the 'Chaupal' is the physical space where 'Janmat' is prepared through collective discussion and consensus.
Use with 'के पक्ष में'
To say you are building opinion *for* something, use '...के पक्ष में जनमत तैयार करना'. To say *against*, use '...के खिलाफ जनमत तैयार करना'.
Don't use for individuals
Never use this for one person. It's strictly for the 'Jana' (the people/masses).
Meaning
To influence and shape the views and beliefs of the general populace.
Use with 'के पक्ष में'
To say you are building opinion *for* something, use '...के पक्ष में जनमत तैयार करना'. To say *against*, use '...के खिलाफ जनमत तैयार करना'.
Don't use for individuals
Never use this for one person. It's strictly for the 'Jana' (the people/masses).
The 'Hawa' metaphor
In casual political talk, if someone says 'Hawa ban rahi hai' (The wind is building), they mean 'Janmat taiyar ho raha hai'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
चुनाव जीतने के लिए नेताओं को जनता के बीच _______ पड़ता है।
The sentence requires the infinitive form 'karna' to complete the 'padta hai' (have to) construction.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in the past tense?
Select the correct sentence:
'Janmat' is masculine singular, so 'kiya' is the correct agreement with the 'ne' subject.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of 'जनमत तैयार करना'.
Situation: A scientist wants the world to take climate change seriously.
The phrase is used for large-scale public influence, not private or small groups.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या लोग इस नए टैक्स के लिए राजी हैं? B: नहीं, अभी हमें इसके लिए _______।
The context implies that work still needs to be done to convince people.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesचुनाव जीतने के लिए नेताओं को जनता के बीच _______ पड़ता है।
The sentence requires the infinitive form 'karna' to complete the 'padta hai' (have to) construction.
Select the correct sentence:
'Janmat' is masculine singular, so 'kiya' is the correct agreement with the 'ne' subject.
Situation: A scientist wants the world to take climate change seriously.
The phrase is used for large-scale public influence, not private or small groups.
A: क्या लोग इस नए टैक्स के लिए राजी हैं? B: नहीं, अभी हमें इसके लिए _______।
The context implies that work still needs to be done to convince people.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is masculine. Always say 'Janmat taiyar kiya' (masculine) and not 'ki'.
Yes, especially in PR, marketing strategy, or when discussing consumer trends.
They are synonyms. 'Lokmat' is slightly more formal/literary, while 'Janmat' is more common in modern news.
It is neutral. It can be used for noble causes (reform) or manipulative ones (propaganda).
You can say 'जनमत बदल रहा है' (Janmat badal raha hai).
Yes, 'Janmat banana' is common and slightly less formal.
Literally, 'Mat' means vote, but 'Janmat' refers to the collective opinion that *leads* to the vote.
Not usually. It's more for discussing news, politics, or social issues.
There isn't a single opposite, but 'जनमत को नजरअंदाज करना' (ignoring public opinion) is a common contrasting idea.
In Hinglish, yes, but in proper Hindi, 'taiyar karna' is the correct term.
Related Phrases
जनमत संग्रह
specialized formReferendum / Plebiscite
जागरूकता फैलाना
similarTo spread awareness
दिमाग धोना
contrastBrainwashing
समर्थन जुटाना
builds onTo gather support
