B1 Collocation Neutral

काम शुरू करना।

kaam shuru karna.

To start work.

Meaning

To begin a task, job, or project.

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Cultural Background

In North India, 'kaam shuru karna' is often accompanied by a small prayer or a 'shubh' (auspicious) gesture. In modern corporate settings, the phrase is used to transition from 'chai' (tea) breaks to work.

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Context is Key

Always specify the work if possible, e.g., 'पढ़ाई का काम शुरू करना'.

Meaning

To begin a task, job, or project.

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Context is Key

Always specify the work if possible, e.g., 'पढ़ाई का काम शुरू करना'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

हमें कल नया प्रोजेक्ट _______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: काम शुरू करना

The full collocation is needed for the sentence structure.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मैं काम शुरू करता हूँ।

Subject-Object-Verb order is required.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

हमें कल नया प्रोजेक्ट _______ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: काम शुरू करना

The full collocation is needed for the sentence structure.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मैं काम शुरू करता हूँ।

Subject-Object-Verb order is required.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, but 'kaam' might sound too professional. Use 'शौक' instead.

It is neutral. Use it anywhere.

Related Phrases

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काम खत्म करना

contrast

To finish work

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काम में लगना

similar

To get engaged in work

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काम जारी रखना

builds on

To continue work

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