Meaning
Indicating that something is obvious or understood without being stated.
Cultural Background
In North Indian professional circles, this phrase is a staple of polite, indirect communication. Used in formal speeches to establish consensus with the audience. Often used by elders to imply that the youth should already know the 'obvious' moral path.
Use with 'कि'
Always remember to add 'कि' after the phrase to connect it to your main point.
Be polite
Use this phrase to show you agree with the listener, not to shut them down.
Meaning
Indicating that something is obvious or understood without being stated.
Use with 'कि'
Always remember to add 'कि' after the phrase to connect it to your main point.
Be polite
Use this phrase to show you agree with the listener, not to shut them down.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
कहने की आवश्यकता ____ कि यह महत्वपूर्ण है।
The phrase requires 'नहीं' to mean 'no need'.
Which is the correct usage?
Which sentence is more formal?
'आवश्यकता' is a more formal word than 'ज़रूरत'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesकहने की आवश्यकता ____ कि यह महत्वपूर्ण है।
The phrase requires 'नहीं' to mean 'no need'.
Which sentence is more formal?
'आवश्यकता' is a more formal word than 'ज़रूरत'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but it might sound a bit formal. Use 'ज़ाहिर है' instead.
Only if used to dismiss someone's question.
Related Phrases
ज़ाहिर है
synonymIt is obvious.
सब जानते हैं
similarEveryone knows.
इसमें कोई शक नहीं
similarThere is no doubt in this.
