B2 Collocation Formal 4 min read

सम्मेलन बुलाना

sammelan bulana

to convene conference

Literally: {"\u0938\u092e\u094d\u092e\u0947\u0932\u0928":"conference","\u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u0928\u093e":"to call"}

In 15 Seconds

  • Officially gather people for important discussions.
  • Use for conferences, summits, formal meetings.
  • Too formal for casual friend meetups.
  • Implies organization and significant purpose.

Meaning

This phrase is your go-to for officially gathering people for a significant discussion or event. Think of it as the formal way to announce, 'Hey everyone, we need to get together and talk about something important!' It carries a weight of officialdom and purpose, like calling a summit or a crucial board meeting.

Key Examples

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1

Government announcement

प्रधानमंत्री ने राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा पर चर्चा के लिए एक उच्च स्तरीय सम्मेलन बुलाया है।

The Prime Minister has convened a high-level conference to discuss national security.

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Business meeting setup

हमें अगले महीने की रणनीति पर बात करने के लिए सभी विभाग प्रमुखों का सम्मेलन बुलाना होगा।

We will have to convene a conference of all department heads to discuss next month's strategy.

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Academic event planning

विश्वविद्यालय इस वर्ष साहित्य पर एक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन बुला रहा है।

The university is convening an international conference on literature this year.

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Cultural Background

In India, 'Sammelans' are often used as a show of strength. Political parties call 'Karyakarta Sammelans' (Worker Conferences) to mobilize thousands of people before elections. The 'Kavi Sammelan' is a unique Indian cultural phenomenon where poets gather to recite poetry, often lasting all night. It is a formal yet highly entertaining 'sammelan'. Modern Indian startups and corporations use 'Sammelan' to give a traditional Indian touch to their annual general meetings or summits. Social reformers in India have historically used 'Sammelans' to bring about change, such as the 'Dalit Sammelans' called by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

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Use with 'Press'

The most common everyday use of this phrase is 'Press sammelan bulana' (to call a press conference).

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Don't use for 'Meeting'

If you are just meeting one person, never use 'sammelan'. It implies a large group.

In 15 Seconds

  • Officially gather people for important discussions.
  • Use for conferences, summits, formal meetings.
  • Too formal for casual friend meetups.
  • Implies organization and significant purpose.

What It Means

This is how you say 'to convene a conference' or 'to call a meeting' in Hindi. It’s not just about casually asking friends over. It implies an official, organized event. You're bringing people together for a specific, often important, reason. The vibe is serious and purposeful. It's like setting the stage for big decisions or important discussions. You're not just having a chat; you're initiating a formal gathering.

How To Use It

Use सम्मेलन बुलाना when you need to organize an official meeting. This could be for work, politics, or any organized group. It suggests a planned event with an agenda. The subject matter is usually significant. Think of a company's annual general meeting or a summit between leaders. You're the one initiating this formal get-together. It’s about taking charge and setting up the discussion.

Real-Life Examples

Imagine a CEO needing to address all employees about a major company change. They wouldn't just send a casual email. They would सम्मेलन बुलाना for an all-hands meeting. Or, consider political leaders needing to discuss a national crisis. They would convene a special session. Even a large community group might सम्मेलन बुलाना to decide on new projects. It's about bringing people together with intent.

When To Use It

Use this phrase when the event is formal and organized. It's for situations needing official proceedings. Think about board meetings, international summits, or large-scale workshops. When you want to signal importance and structure, this is your phrase. It’s also great when you're the organizer. You're the one calling the shots. It works for government bodies, NGOs, and major corporations. It’s perfect for setting a serious tone.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use सम्मेलन बुलाना for casual get-togethers. Asking friends for a movie night? Nope. Planning a surprise birthday party? Definitely not. It's too formal for informal settings. Using it for a small team huddle might sound a bit over the top. It's like bringing a marching band to a birthday party – a bit much! Stick to casual terms for casual events. Save this for when it truly counts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use less formal verbs or mix up the nouns. They might use मीटिंग करना (to do a meeting) which is okay but less formal. Or they might try to use बैठक बुलाना (to call a sitting/meeting), which is closer but सम्मेलन implies a larger scale. The biggest blunder? Using सम्मेलन with a casual verb like करना (to do) in a way that feels clunky. It’s like saying 'perform a handshake' instead of 'shake hands'.

दोस्तों के साथ पार्टी बुलाना दोस्तों के साथ पार्टी करना
एक छोटा सा मीटिंग बुलाना एक छोटी सी मीटिंग करना or एक छोटी सी बैठक करना
सम्मेलन करना (when meaning to convene) सम्मेलन बुलाना

Similar Expressions

  • बैठक बुलाना (baithak bulana): This is very similar, often meaning 'to call a meeting'. बैठक can sometimes imply a smaller or less formal gathering than सम्मेलन. Think of it as a slightly less grand version.
  • सभा आयोजित करना (sabha aayojit karna): This means 'to organize an assembly'. It's also quite formal and often used for public gatherings or assemblies.
  • मीटिंग करना (meeting karna): This is a very common, more informal way to say 'to have a meeting'. It's borrowed from English and widely used in daily conversation.

Common Variations

Sometimes, people might just say सम्मेलन करना (karna - to do/make) instead of बुलाना (bulana - to call). While बुलाना is more precise for 'convening', करना can sometimes be heard in slightly more relaxed official contexts. You might also hear सम्मेलन का आयोजन करना (aayojan karna - to organize a conference), which is a bit longer but emphasizes the organizational aspect.

Memory Trick

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Picture a Summit meeting. The Hindi word सम्मेलन sounds a bit like Summit. And you Call the summit to order. So, सम्मेलन (summit-like gathering) + बुलाना (to call) = Calling a summit-like meeting. Easy peasy!

Quick FAQ

  • Q: Is सम्मेलन बुलाना always formal?

A: Yes, it carries a formal tone. It implies an official gathering, not a casual hangout.

  • Q: Can I use it for a small team meeting?

A: You can, but it might sound a bit grand. बैठक बुलाना or मीटिंग करना might be more common for smaller groups.

  • Q: What's the difference between सम्मेलन and बैठक?

A: सम्मेलन usually implies a larger, more significant event, like a conference or summit. बैठक can be for smaller, more routine meetings.

Real-Life Examples (Expanded)

  • A politician might announce, "We need to सम्मेलन बुलाना to discuss the new bill." This signals a serious, formal parliamentary session.
  • A university might सम्मेलन बुलाना for academics to present research papers. This is a formal academic event.
  • An international organization might सम्मेलन बुलाना to address global issues like climate change. This is a high-level summit.

Usage Notes

This phrase is strictly formal and used for significant, organized gatherings like conferences or summits. Avoid using it for casual meetings or friendly get-togethers, as it will sound overly stiff. Ensure the verb conjugation matches the subject's gender and number for correct grammar.

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Use with 'Press'

The most common everyday use of this phrase is 'Press sammelan bulana' (to call a press conference).

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Don't use for 'Meeting'

If you are just meeting one person, never use 'sammelan'. It implies a large group.

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Passive Voice

In news reports, use 'सम्मेलन बुलाया गया' (A conference was called) to sound like a professional journalist.

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Kavi Sammelan

If you mention 'Kavi Sammelan' in a conversation, Indians will immediately associate it with culture and humor.

Examples

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#1 Government announcement

प्रधानमंत्री ने राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा पर चर्चा के लिए एक उच्च स्तरीय सम्मेलन बुलाया है।

The Prime Minister has convened a high-level conference to discuss national security.

Here, `सम्मेलन बुलाया है` is used for a serious, official government meeting.

#2 Business meeting setup

हमें अगले महीने की रणनीति पर बात करने के लिए सभी विभाग प्रमुखों का सम्मेलन बुलाना होगा।

We will have to convene a conference of all department heads to discuss next month's strategy.

This shows the phrase used in a corporate context for strategic planning.

#3 Academic event planning

विश्वविद्यालय इस वर्ष साहित्य पर एक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन बुला रहा है।

The university is convening an international conference on literature this year.

Used here for a large-scale academic event.

#4 Texting a colleague about a meeting

कल की मीटिंग के लिए बॉस ने एक ज़रूरी सम्मेलन बुलाया है।

The boss has called an important conference for tomorrow's meeting.

Slightly stretching formality, but common in professional texting.

#5 Social media post (Instagram caption)

कल होने वाले हमारे NGO के वार्षिक सम्मेलन को बुलाने में हमें गर्व हो रहा है! #CommunityImpact #NGO

We are proud to be convening our NGO's annual conference happening tomorrow! #CommunityImpact #NGO

Used on social media to announce a formal organizational event.

#6 Planning a large event

हमें इस मुद्दे पर जनता की राय जानने के लिए एक सार्वजनिक सम्मेलन बुलाना चाहिए।

We should convene a public conference to know the public's opinion on this issue.

Highlights the use for public engagement on a specific topic.

#7 Mistake: Using for casual gathering

✗ मैं अपने दोस्तों के साथ फिल्म देखने के लिए एक सम्मेलन बुला रहा हूँ। → ✓ मैं अपने दोस्तों के साथ फिल्म देखने के लिए मिल रहा हूँ।

✗ I am convening a conference to watch a movie with my friends. → ✓ I am meeting my friends to watch a movie.

Incorrect usage for a casual event.

#8 Mistake: Incorrect verb with formal noun

✗ हमने कल एक बड़ा सम्मेलन किया। → ✓ हमने कल एक बड़ा सम्मेलन आयोजित किया। / हमने कल एक बड़ा सम्मेलन किया (less ideal but common) / हमने कल एक बड़ा सम्मेलन बुलाया।

✗ We did a big conference yesterday. → ✓ We organized a big conference yesterday. / We had a big conference yesterday (less ideal but common) / We convened a big conference yesterday.

Using 'किया' (did) is less precise than 'आयोजित किया' (organized) or 'बुलाया' (convened) for 'सम्मेलन'.

#9 Humorous exaggeration

आज सुबह मेरी बिल्ली ने नाश्ते में देरी के लिए एक आपातकालीन सम्मेलन बुलाया।

This morning my cat convened an emergency conference over the delay in breakfast.

Humorous use, personifying the cat calling a 'meeting'.

#10 Emotional plea for unity

देश को एकजुट करने के लिए हमें एक राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन बुलाना ही होगा।

We must convene a national conference to unite the country.

Expresses strong emotion and urgency for a formal gathering.

#11 Zoom meeting context

बॉस ने आज दोपहर ज़ूम पर एक त्वरित सम्मेलन बुलाया है।

The boss has called a quick conference on Zoom this afternoon.

Shows adaptation to modern virtual meeting contexts.

#12 Planning a community event

हमें स्थानीय मुद्दों पर चर्चा करने के लिए समुदाय का सम्मेलन बुलाना चाहिए।

We should convene a community conference to discuss local issues.

Suggests using the phrase for organized community engagement.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'सम्मेलन बुलाना'.

प्रधानमंत्री ने अगले हफ्ते एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय __________।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सम्मेलन बुलाया है

In a formal context like the Prime Minister's actions, 'bulaya hai' (has called) is the correct collocation.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'सम्मेलन बुलाना'?

Select the best scenario:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A CEO gathering all regional managers for a yearly strategy talk.

This is a large-scale, formal, and structured event, which fits the definition of a 'sammelan'.

Complete the dialogue.

पत्रकार: क्या सरकार ने किसानों के मुद्दे पर कोई कदम उठाया है? प्रवक्ता: हाँ, सरकार ने कल एक __________।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सम्मेलन बुलाया है

A government spokesperson would use formal language like 'sammelan bulaya hai' to describe an official meeting with farmers.

Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: All matched correctly

These are common adjective-noun pairings with the phrase.

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Visual Learning Aids

Sammelan vs. Baithak

Sammelan
Large Scale 100+ people
Formal Official agenda
Baithak
Small Scale 2-20 people
Routine Daily/Weekly

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'सम्मेलन बुलाना'. Fill Blank B1

प्रधानमंत्री ने अगले हफ्ते एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय __________।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सम्मेलन बुलाया है

In a formal context like the Prime Minister's actions, 'bulaya hai' (has called) is the correct collocation.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'सम्मेलन बुलाना'? Choose B2

Select the best scenario:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A CEO gathering all regional managers for a yearly strategy talk.

This is a large-scale, formal, and structured event, which fits the definition of a 'sammelan'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

पत्रकार: क्या सरकार ने किसानों के मुद्दे पर कोई कदम उठाया है? प्रवक्ता: हाँ, सरकार ने कल एक __________।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सम्मेलन बुलाया है

A government spokesperson would use formal language like 'sammelan bulaya hai' to describe an official meeting with farmers.

Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: All matched correctly

These are common adjective-noun pairings with the phrase.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Yes, if it's a large, formal webinar or a virtual summit. For a regular team call, use 'Meeting'.

'Sabha' is a general assembly (like a parliament), while 'Sammelan' is usually a specific event or conference with a set duration.

No, you can also use 'aayojit karna' (to organize) or 'aahut karna' (to summon - very formal).

Yes, especially in political dramas or movies involving social issues where leaders address the public.

Traditionally yes, but in the modern era, it is increasingly used for large-scale digital gatherings.

It is 'Sammelan bulana'. You don't need the 'ko' particle here as 'sammelan' is the direct object.

Usually, an authority figure (Principal, President, CEO) calls a sammelan. A student might 'organize' (aayojit karna) one.

It is a 'Summit'—a conference between heads of state or top-level leaders.

It is masculine. So you say 'Bada sammelan' (Big conference), not 'Badi sammelan'.

You say 'Sammelan radd karna' (सम्मेलन रद्द करना).

Related Phrases

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आयोजन करना

similar

To organize/host

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बैठक करना

similar

To hold a meeting

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शिखर सम्मेलन

specialized form

Summit

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सभा विसर्जित करना

contrast

To dismiss/adjourn an assembly

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