सहमति देना

Use सहमति देना when you need to show official approval. You give consent for something to happen. It’s often used in more formal or serious contexts. Think about legal matters or important decisions. You might give consent for a project to start. Or you might give consent for someone to access information. It’s about granting permission deliberately. It’s not for casual, everyday agreements. You wouldn't use it to agree to meet a friend. That’s too formal for such a light situation. It’s about granting a formal okay.

Imagine you're signing a contract. You are giving your सहमति (sahmati - consent) to the terms. Or a parent giving सहमति देना for their child’s medical treatment. This shows a serious, official agreement. A company might give सहमति देना for a new policy. This is a formal endorsement. You might see it in official documents. Or hear it in a boardroom discussion. It’s the sound of official approval.

Use सहमति देना when you need to be clear. You want to show you’ve officially agreed. This is for situations requiring formal permission. Think about signing agreements or contracts. It’s perfect for legal or business contexts. You give consent for data usage. Or you give consent for a proposal. It’s also used when someone asks for your explicit permission. You are granting them the go-ahead. It’s the sound of a done deal. Or at least, the start of one!

Don't use सहमति देना for casual chats. Saying 'yes' to a friend's movie plan? Too formal! You'd just say 'हाँ' (haan - yes) or 'ठीक है' (theek hai - okay). Using it here would sound stiff and odd. It’s like wearing a tuxedo to a picnic. It just doesn't fit the vibe. Avoid it for everyday, informal agreements. It’s not for agreeing to grab coffee. Or deciding what to watch on Netflix. Keep it for more official moments. Save it for when it really counts!

Learners often mix up सहमति देना with simpler 'yes' words. They might use it in casual settings. Or they confuse it with just agreeing. Forgetting the formal aspect is key. It’s like trying to use a hammer for delicate surgery. It’s the wrong tool for the job. Let's look at some oopsies:

✗ 'मैंने पार्टी के लिए सहमति दी।' (Maine party ke liye sahmati di.) - This sounds like you officially approved a party policy, not just agreed to attend.

✓ 'मैंने पार्टी के लिए हाँ कहा।' (Maine party ke liye haan kaha.) - This is a natural way to say you'll go.

✗ 'क्या तुम मेरे नोट्स ले सकते हो?' 'हाँ, मैं सहमति देता हूँ।' (Kya tum mere notes le sakte ho? 'Haan, main sahmati deta hoon.') - This sounds overly formal, like you're granting official access to sensitive documents.

✓ 'हाँ, तुम ले सकते हो।' (Haan, tum le sakte ho.) - A simple 'yes' is perfect here.

• अनुमति देना (anumati dena): This means 'to permit' or 'to allow'. It's very close to सहमति देना. Often interchangeable in contexts of granting permission. But अनुमति leans more towards 'allowance'.
• इजाज़त देना (ijazat dena): Similar to अनुमति देना, meaning 'to give permission'. It's a bit more common in everyday speech for permission.
• हाँ कहना (haan kehna): Simply means 'to say yes'. Very informal and direct.
• मंज़ूरी देना (manzoori dena): Means 'to approve'. Often used for official approvals like projects or plans.

• सहमति (sahmati): This is the noun form, meaning 'consent' or 'agreement'. You can say 'मुझे आपकी सहमति चाहिए' (Mujhe aapki sahmati chahiye - I need your consent).
• सहमति से (sahmati se): Meaning 'with consent' or 'by agreement'. Example: 'यह काम दोनों पक्षों की सहमति से हुआ।' (Yeh kaam dono pakshon ki sahmati se hua - This work was done with the consent of both parties).
• असहमति (asahmati): The opposite, meaning 'disagreement' or 'dissent'.

• Is it formal? Yes, it leans formal. You use it for official approvals.
• Can I use it with friends? Generally no. It sounds too serious for casual chats.
• What's the noun? The noun is सहमति (sahmati), meaning 'consent'.
• Is it like 'approve'? Very close! मंज़ूरी देना is 'to approve', often for projects. सहमति देना is broader consent.
• Does it imply a contract? Often, yes. It suggests a formal agreement or permission, like in contracts or official documents.