Meaning
Diligent and strenuous effort.
Cultural Background
Hard work is often linked to familial duty. Children are taught to work hard to bring honor to the family. In modern offices, 'कड़ी मेहनत' is often contrasted with 'स्मार्ट वर्क' (smart work). Students are expected to perform 'कड़ी मेहनत' during board exams, which are considered life-defining.
Use with 'करना'
Always remember to conjugate 'करना' when using this phrase in a sentence.
Cultural Value
In India, praising someone's 'कड़ी मेहनत' is a high compliment.
Meaning
Diligent and strenuous effort.
Use with 'करना'
Always remember to conjugate 'करना' when using this phrase in a sentence.
Cultural Value
In India, praising someone's 'कड़ी मेहनत' is a high compliment.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
सफलता के लिए _____ जरूरी है।
Hard work is necessary for success.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
The verb 'करना' must be conjugated.
Match the Hindi phrase to the English meaning.
कड़ी मेहनत
Literal translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुम परीक्षा में कैसे पास हुए? B: _____।
Hard work is the reason for passing.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesसफलता के लिए _____ जरूरी है।
Hard work is necessary for success.
Choose the best sentence.
The verb 'करना' must be conjugated.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Literal translation.
A: तुम परीक्षा में कैसे पास हुए? B: _____।
Hard work is the reason for passing.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it applies to mental, academic, and professional work as well.
Yes, it is very common in professional settings.
It is an uncountable noun, so it does not have a plural.
It is neutral and fits everywhere.
मैं कड़ी मेहनत कर रहा हूँ।
You can just say 'मेहनत कर रहा हूँ', but 'कड़ी' adds emphasis.
Yes, athletes use it to describe their training.
Because 'कड़ी' and 'मेहनत' are almost always paired together in this context.
Related Phrases
जी-तोड़ मेहनत
specialized formBack-breaking work
परिश्रम
synonymDiligence
मेहनत का फल
builds onFruit of labor
