Meaning
Persistent and ongoing endeavors.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a mantra for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC. It emphasizes that consistency beats intensity. Derived from the concept of 'Abhyasa' (practice), which must be 'Nirantara' (without interruption) to be effective. Used in 'Corporate Hindi' during town halls and performance reviews to sound inspiring and professional. Frequently used by politicians to describe long-term infrastructure or social welfare projects.
Boost your Writing Score
In the IELTS/TOEFL equivalent for Hindi, use 'निरंतर प्रयास' instead of 'मेहनत' to immediately signal a C1 level of vocabulary.
Don't Overuse
If you use this phrase three times in one paragraph, it sounds repetitive. Switch to 'सतत प्रयत्न' for variety.
Meaning
Persistent and ongoing endeavors.
Boost your Writing Score
In the IELTS/TOEFL equivalent for Hindi, use 'निरंतर प्रयास' instead of 'मेहनत' to immediately signal a C1 level of vocabulary.
Don't Overuse
If you use this phrase three times in one paragraph, it sounds repetitive. Switch to 'सतत प्रयत्न' for variety.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct formal word.
सफलता पाने के लिए _______ प्रयास आवश्यक है।
'Nirantar' (continuous) is the standard collocation for 'prayas' (effort) in this context.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal business report?
Choose the best option:
This option uses the highest register and sounds most professional.
Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Matches the core vocabulary of the lesson.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesसफलता पाने के लिए _______ प्रयास आवश्यक है।
'Nirantar' (continuous) is the standard collocation for 'prayas' (effort) in this context.
Choose the best option:
This option uses the highest register and sounds most professional.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matches the core vocabulary of the lesson.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNot exactly. 'Hamesha' means always. 'Nirantar' means without a break or gap. You can 'always' go to the gym (every Monday), but 'nirantar' implies a more seamless continuity.
Only if you are being very serious or slightly poetic. For a normal 'keep trying' text, use 'koshish karte raho'.
Related Phrases
सतत विकास
similarSustainable development
कठोर परिश्रम
builds onHard labor/toil
हार न मानना
synonymTo not give up
