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नौकरी मिलना

naukri milna

Get job

Literally: {"\u0928\u094c\u0915\u0930\u0940":"job","\u092e\u093f\u0932\u0928\u093e":"to be found, to be received, to get"}

In 15 Seconds

  • Securing paid employment.
  • Achieving a career goal.
  • Moment of relief and success.
  • Commonly used in daily conversation.

Meaning

This phrase is all about landing that sweet gig! It's not just about getting *any* job, but securing a position you've likely been aiming for. Think of the relief and excitement washing over you when you finally get that 'you're hired!' call. It carries a sense of accomplishment and a fresh start.

Key Examples

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Texting a friend about job search

मुझे उम्मीद है कि तुम्हें जल्द ही अच्छी `नौकरी मिल जाएगी`।

I hope you get a good job soon.

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Sharing good news

आखिरकार, मुझे एक अच्छी `नौकरी मिल गई`!

Finally, I got a good job!

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Discussing career prospects

इस साल बाज़ार में `नौकरी मिलना` थोड़ा मुश्किल है।

Getting a job is a bit difficult in the market this year.

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Cultural Background

Getting a job is often celebrated with sweets (mithai).

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Dative Case

Always remember 'Mujhe' (to me) before 'Naukri milna'.

In 15 Seconds

  • Securing paid employment.
  • Achieving a career goal.
  • Moment of relief and success.
  • Commonly used in daily conversation.

What It Means

This phrase, नौकरी मिलना, is your golden ticket to employment! It means successfully securing a job or a paid position. It’s that moment of triumph when you finally get hired. It signifies earning a livelihood and achieving a career milestone. It’s the opposite of being unemployed.

How To Use It

Use नौकरी मिलना when you want to talk about the process or the outcome of getting a job. You can use it to express your own experience or someone else's. It fits perfectly when discussing career goals or the job market. It’s a versatile phrase for many situations.

Real-Life Examples

Imagine your friend is stressed about their job search. You might say, 'मुझे उम्मीद है कि तुम्हें जल्द ही नौकरी मिल जाएगी!' (I hope you get a job soon!). Or, after a successful interview, someone might share, 'आखिरकार, मुझे एक अच्छी नौकरी मिल गई!' (Finally, I got a good job!). It’s used in everyday chats and formal announcements alike.

When To Use It

Use नौकरी मिलना when you're talking about the *act* of getting hired. This includes the entire process, from applying to accepting the offer. It's great for discussing job search successes or challenges. You can use it when you want to express relief or happiness about employment. It’s perfect for sharing good news about careers.

When NOT To Use It

Avoid नौकरी मिलना if you're talking about starting your own business or working for free. It specifically refers to paid employment. Don't use it for promotions within the same company unless it’s a completely new role. It’s also not for unpaid internships, though some might stretch it. Stick to situations where you're an employee.

Common Mistakes

A big mistake is using the wrong verb. For example, saying नौकरी करना (to do a job) when you mean you *got* one. Or confusing it with काम मिलना (to get work), which can be more general. The key is मिलना (to get/receive). It’s like trying to say 'I received a job' instead of 'I got a job.'

नौकरी करना नौकरी मिलना
काम करना नौकरी मिलना

Similar Expressions

There are other ways to talk about jobs. रोज़गार पाना is a more formal synonym. काम मिलना is broader, meaning 'to get work'. पद प्राप्त करना means 'to obtain a post', often a higher-level one. नौकरी लगना is another common way to say you got a job, especially in certain regions. Each has a slightly different flavor.

Common Variations

Sometimes you'll hear नौकरी लगना. This is very similar in meaning and often interchangeable. It also implies securing a position. Another variation is रोज़गार मिलना, which is slightly more formal. The core idea of 'getting a job' remains consistent across these!

Memory Trick

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Picture a job fair! You're walking around, and suddenly, a big, shiny Job sign (नौकरी) falls (मिलना) right into your hands. You caught it! You got the job! It’s a lucky catch, a received prize.

Quick FAQ

Is नौकरी मिलना formal or informal? It's generally neutral, leaning slightly informal in casual chat. Can I use it for freelance work? Usually not; it implies a more stable, employer-employee relationship. What if I get a promotion? You could say you नौकरी मिली if it's a significant new role, but पदोन्नति मिली (got promoted) is more specific.

Real-Life Examples

Speaker 1: Hey, did you hear about Ali's job search?

Speaker 2: Yes! He finally got that नौकरी मिल गई he wanted!

Speaker 1: That's amazing news! He worked so hard.

Speaker 1: My cousin is struggling to find work.

Speaker 2: I hope she gets नौकरी मिल जाए soon. It's tough out there.

Speaker 1: Tell me about it. Sending good vibes!

Speaker 1: I'm so relieved. The interview went well.

Speaker 2: Fingers crossed you get that नौकरी मिल जाए!

Speaker 1: Thanks! I really need it.

Speaker 1 (on social media): Big news! After months of searching, I finally secured a position at TechCorp! Feeling incredibly grateful for this नौकरी मिलना.

Speaker 2 (comment): Congrats! So happy for you!

Speaker 1 (in a formal email): We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for the position. We anticipate your नौकरी मिलना will be a valuable asset to our team.

Speaker 2 (reply): Thank you for the offer. I am excited to accept.

Speaker 1: I applied for the manager role.

Speaker 2: Did you get it? Did you नौकरी मिलना?

Speaker 1: No, they gave it to someone else.

Speaker 1: My friend said he got a job.

Speaker 2: Oh, so he नौकरी किया?

Speaker 1: No, no, he नौकरी मिला.

Speaker 1: The company is hiring a lot of people.

Speaker 2: Great! Maybe I can get नौकरी मिलना there.

Speaker 1: Let's hope so!

Speaker 1: I'm going to apply for that internship.

Speaker 2: Is it paid? Because नौकरी मिलना usually means paid work.

Speaker 1: Oh, right. It's unpaid. So maybe not नौकरी मिलना then.

Speaker 1: I heard Rahul got a job.

Speaker 2: Yes, he नौकरी लगा!

Speaker 1: Ah, so he नौकरी मिलना too!

Speaker 1: I feel so lucky! I got the job offer!

Speaker 2: Wow, that’s fantastic! नौकरी मिलना is such a great feeling, isn't it?

Speaker 1: Absolutely! I can finally breathe.

Speaker 1: My brother is looking for work.

Speaker 2: I hope he gets नौकरी मिलना soon. It's been a while.

Speaker 1: Me too. He's getting discouraged.

Usage Notes

This phrase is highly versatile and fits most everyday conversations about employment. While neutral, avoid it in extremely formal written documents where 'रोज़गार प्राप्त करना' might be preferred. The key is the verb `मिलना`, signifying reception or acquisition of the job.

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Dative Case

Always remember 'Mujhe' (to me) before 'Naukri milna'.

Examples

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#1 Texting a friend about job search
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मुझे उम्मीद है कि तुम्हें जल्द ही अच्छी `नौकरी मिल जाएगी`।

I hope you get a good job soon.

Expressing hope for a friend's job search success.

#2 Sharing good news
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आखिरकार, मुझे एक अच्छी `नौकरी मिल गई`!

Finally, I got a good job!

Expressing personal achievement and relief after finding employment.

#3 Discussing career prospects

इस साल बाज़ार में `नौकरी मिलना` थोड़ा मुश्किल है।

Getting a job is a bit difficult in the market this year.

Commenting on the general difficulty of finding employment.

#4 Instagram caption about a new job
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नई शुरुआत! इस नए अवसर के लिए बहुत आभारी हूँ। #NewBeginnings #JobGoals #नौकरी_मिलना

New beginnings! So grateful for this new opportunity. #NewBeginnings #JobGoals #GettingAJob

Using the phrase as a hashtag to signify landing a new role.

#5 WhatsApp message to family
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खुशखबरी! मुझे वह `नौकरी मिल गई` जिसके लिए मैंने अप्लाई किया था।

Good news! I got the job I applied for.

Sharing exciting personal news with family.

#6 Job interview follow-up (formal)
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मैं इस पद के लिए `नौकरी मिलने` की उम्मीद कर रहा हूँ।

I am hoping to get the job for this position.

Expressing desire for the specific job during a formal interview context.

#7 Professional announcement
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हमारी कंपनी में नए सदस्यों का `नौकरी मिलना` एक सुखद अनुभव है।

Getting new members employed in our company is a pleasant experience.

A formal statement about hiring new employees.

#8 Common mistake: Incorrect verb

✗ मैंने कल `नौकरी किया`। → ✓ मैंने कल `नौकरी पाई`।

✗ I did a job yesterday. → ✓ I got a job yesterday.

Using 'किया' (did) instead of a verb indicating 'getting' or 'receiving'. 'नौकरी पाई' is a correct alternative.

#9 Common mistake: Wrong nuance

✗ उसे बहुत `काम मिला`। → ✓ उसे अच्छी `नौकरी मिल गई`।

✗ He got a lot of work. → ✓ He got a good job.

Using 'काम मिला' (got work) which is general, instead of 'नौकरी मिली' (got a job) which implies formal employment.

#10 Humorous take on job hunting
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मैंने इतनी जगह अप्लाई किया कि अब तो बस `नौकरी मिलना` ही बाकी है!

I applied so many places, now the only thing left is to get a job!

A lighthearted exaggeration about the extensive job application process.

#11 Expressing deep gratitude
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इस मुश्किल समय में `नौकरी मिलना` मेरे लिए किसी चमत्कार से कम नहीं।

Getting a job in this difficult time is no less than a miracle for me.

Showing profound gratitude and relief for securing employment during hardship.

#12 Asking about someone's status
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क्या तुम्हें नई `नौकरी मिल गई`?

Did you get the new job?

A direct question inquiring about someone's employment status.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

मुझे ______ मिल गई।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नौकरी

The phrase is 'नौकरी मिलना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Formality Spectrum for 'नौकरी मिलना'

Very Informal

Casual chat with close friends, slangy contexts.

यार, मुझे नौकरी मिल गयी!

Neutral

Everyday conversations, general statements.

मुझे उम्मीद है कि मुझे नौकरी मिल जाएगी।

Formal

Professional settings, written communication.

इस पद के लिए नौकरी मिलने की आशा है।

Very Formal

Official announcements, academic contexts.

रोज़गार प्राप्त होने पर हार्दिक बधाई।

When Do You Use 'नौकरी मिलना'?

नौकरी मिलना (Getting a Job)
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Talking to friends about job search

मुझे नौकरी मिल गई!

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Job interview discussion

इस अवसर के लिए नौकरी मिलने की उम्मीद है।

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Sharing family news

बधाई हो! तुम्हें नौकरी मिल गई।

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Social media post

#NewJob #नौकरी_मिलना

🎯

Discussing career goals

मेरा लक्ष्य नौकरी मिलना है।

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Formal announcement

कंपनी में नए सदस्यों का नौकरी मिलना।

'नौकरी मिलना' vs. Similar Phrases

'नौकरी मिलना'
नौकरी मिलना To get a job (common, neutral)
नौकरी मिल गई! I got the job! (Exclamatory)
'नौकरी लगना'
नौकरी लगी Got hired (often implies starting)
उसकी नौकरी लग गयी। His job got secured.
'रोज़गार पाना'
रोज़गार पाना To obtain employment (formal)
रोज़गार प्राप्त करना To acquire employment (very formal)
'काम मिलना'
काम मिला Got work (can be temporary/informal)
मुझे कुछ काम मिला है। I have got some work.

Usage Scenarios for 'नौकरी मिलना'

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Personal Achievement

  • Celebrating a new job
  • Expressing relief after job search
  • Achieving a career goal
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Communication

  • Sharing news with friends
  • Announcing to family
  • Discussing job market trends
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Formal Contexts

  • Job application follow-ups
  • Company HR statements
  • Professional networking
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Expressions of Hope

  • Wishing someone luck
  • Expressing personal desire
  • Hoping for future employment

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

मुझे ______ मिल गई।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नौकरी

The phrase is 'नौकरी मिलना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for any job.

Related Phrases

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नौकरी ढूंढना

builds on

To look for a job

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