In 15 Seconds
- To continue or keep an action in progress.
- Combines 'ongoing' with 'to keep'.
- Used for tasks, studies, or conversations.
Meaning
It means to keep doing something without stopping. It is like telling someone to 'keep it up' or 'carry on' with whatever they are doing.
Key Examples
3 of 6Encouraging a friend studying
अपनी पढ़ाई जारी रखो, तुम अच्छा कर रहे हो।
Keep up your studies, you are doing well.
In a business meeting
कृपया अपनी बात जारी रखिए।
Please continue what you were saying.
Texting a colleague about a project
हमें यह काम जारी रखना चाहिए।
We should continue this work.
Cultural Background
In the world of Kathak or Sitar, 'Riyaaz' (practice) must be 'jārī' (continued) daily for decades. Stopping even for a day is seen as a major setback. Many iconic songs use the theme of 'silsila' (sequence) and 'jārī' to talk about eternal love or the journey of life. Official government notices often use 'jārī' to mean 'issued.' This is a remnant of the Persian administrative influence on Hindi. In modern Indian yoga studios, instructors use 'jārī rakheṃ' to encourage students to hold a pose or continue a breathing pattern.
The 'Rahna' Shortcut
If 'jārī rakhnā' feels too long, you can often use the verb + 'raho' (e.g., 'bolte raho' instead of 'bolnā jārī rakho').
Transitive Trap
Always use 'ne' with the subject in the past tense because 'rakhnā' is transitive. (e.g., 'Maine... jārī rakhā').
In 15 Seconds
- To continue or keep an action in progress.
- Combines 'ongoing' with 'to keep'.
- Used for tasks, studies, or conversations.
What It Means
Imagine you are watching a movie. Suddenly, the power goes out. You want the story to keep moving. That feeling of 'don't stop' is जारी रखना. It is a very versatile phrase. It combines the word जारी (ongoing) with रखना (to keep). Together, they mean 'to keep something in progress'. It is like holding a torch while running. You don't let the flame go out. You keep the action alive and kicking.
How To Use It
This phrase is like a Lego set. You can snap it onto many things. Usually, you put a noun before it. For example, काम (work) or पढ़ाई (studies). Then you conjugate the verb रखना. If you talk to a friend, say रखो. If you talk to a boss, say रखिए. It is very simple to plug into sentences. You can also use it with verb forms. It makes you sound very natural and fluent.
When To Use It
Use it when someone is doing something good. It is great for encouragement. Tell your friend to जारी रखो their guitar practice. Use it in a business meeting. If someone stops talking, tell them to जारी रखिए. It works at the gym too. Tell your partner to keep that set going. It is also common in news reports. You will hear it when events are unfolding. It is a very 'active' and 'positive' phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for simple body movements. If someone is just walking, जारी रखना sounds weird. In that case, use चलते रहो. It also feels a bit heavy for tiny actions. Don't use it for blinking or breathing! It is usually for tasks or processes. It implies a bit of effort is involved. If the action is automatic, skip this phrase. Use it for things that require a conscious choice.
Cultural Background
Indian culture values the 'never give up' attitude. You might hear the word 'Jugaad' often. But जारी रखना is the disciplined side of that. It shows respect for persistence and hard work. In Bollywood movies, the hero always keeps going. This phrase captures that spirit of endurance. It is a very modern, standard Hindi expression. It is used from Delhi to Mumbai daily. It bridges the gap between formal and casual speech.
Common Variations
You will often see जारी रहना. This means 'to be continued'. You see this at the end of TV episodes. Another one is जारी करना. This means 'to issue' something, like a stamp. Don't confuse these two! One is about keeping, the other is about starting. Stick to जारी रखना for 'keeping it up'. It is your safest bet for daily talk.
Usage Notes
The phrase is highly versatile across all registers. The main 'gotcha' is ensuring you conjugate 'rakhna' correctly to match the level of respect you want to show.
The 'Rahna' Shortcut
If 'jārī rakhnā' feels too long, you can often use the verb + 'raho' (e.g., 'bolte raho' instead of 'bolnā jārī rakho').
Transitive Trap
Always use 'ne' with the subject in the past tense because 'rakhnā' is transitive. (e.g., 'Maine... jārī rakhā').
Encouragement
Saying 'Jārī rakho!' to someone working hard is a great way to sound like a supportive native speaker.
Examples
6अपनी पढ़ाई जारी रखो, तुम अच्छा कर रहे हो।
Keep up your studies, you are doing well.
Uses the casual 'rakho' for a friend.
कृपया अपनी बात जारी रखिए।
Please continue what you were saying.
Uses the polite 'rakhiye' for a formal setting.
हमें यह काम जारी रखना चाहिए।
We should continue this work.
Uses 'chahiye' to express necessity.
खाना जारी रखो, कोई नहीं देख रहा!
Keep eating, nobody is watching!
A humorous way to tell someone to keep snacking.
अपनी लड़ाई जारी रखें, हम आपके साथ हैं।
Continue your fight, we are with you.
Uses the respectful plural form for emotional support.
अभ्यास जारी रखना ही सफलता की कुंजी है।
Continuing to practice is the key to success.
Used as a general statement of advice.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'जारी रखना'.
कृपया अपनी कहानी ______। (Please continue your story.)
Since the sentence starts with 'Kṛpayā' (Please), the formal 'rakheṃ' is the most appropriate.
Which sentence correctly says 'He continued the work'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Usne' + 'rakhā' is the correct transitive past tense construction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या बारिश रुक गई? B: नहीं, बारिश ______।
For weather, we use 'jārī hai' (is continuing) rather than the active 'rakho'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell a friend to keep playing the guitar.
'Bajānā' means to play an instrument.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Rakhnā vs. Rahnā
Practice Bank
4 exercisesकृपया अपनी कहानी ______। (Please continue your story.)
Since the sentence starts with 'Kṛpayā' (Please), the formal 'rakheṃ' is the most appropriate.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Usne' + 'rakhā' is the correct transitive past tense construction.
A: क्या बारिश रुक गई? B: नहीं, बारिश ______।
For weather, we use 'jārī hai' (is continuing) rather than the active 'rakho'.
You want to tell a friend to keep playing the guitar.
'Bajānā' means to play an instrument.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsYes, it's perfect for habits. 'मैंने कसरत जारी रखी' (I continued my exercise habit).
It is neutral. It works in both a business email and a chat with a friend.
'Jārī rakhnā' is 'to continue,' while 'lage rahnā' is 'to stay busy with something.'
You can say 'अगले पृष्ठ पर जारी रखें' (Agle pṛṣṭh par jārī rakheṃ).
No, it can also mean 'issued' or 'current' in administrative contexts.
Yes, 'संगीत जारी रखें' (Keep the music going).
In slang, people just say 'Chalne do' (Let it go/play).
In Hindi, 'rakhnā' (to keep) is a common helper verb to show maintenance of a state.
Only if you mean 'Issue it!' (like a command to release a document).
Use 'jārī rakhūmga' (I will continue) or 'jārī rakheṃge' (We will continue).
Yes, frequently, to describe the 'silsila' (flow) of emotions.
If a movie is still playing in theaters, you say 'फिल्म जारी है'.
The direct opposite is 'rok denā' (to stop) or 'band karnā' (to close/stop).
Extremely. It's the standard way to describe ongoing events.
Related Phrases
शुरू करना
contrastTo start
खत्म करना
contrastTo finish
लगे रहना
similarTo be at it
बनाए रखना
specialized formTo maintain
जारी रहना
specialized formTo continue (intransitive)
