Meaning
To take necessary steps or measures without delay.
Cultural Background
The phrase is often used in 'Show Cause Notices' issued to government employees who fail in their duties. News anchors use this phrase to hold authorities accountable, often in a demanding tone. In modern Indian startups, this phrase is being replaced by 'Agile' terminology, but it remains standard in traditional MNCs. In Indian courts, 'kārrvãi' refers to the entire legal proceeding, not just a single act.
Master the Gender
Always remember 'kārrvãi' is feminine. If you say 'kārrvãi kiyā', native speakers will immediately know you are a learner. Say 'kī'!
Don't over-use in casual talk
Using this with friends about lunch or movies makes you sound like a robot or a bureaucrat.
Meaning
To take necessary steps or measures without delay.
Master the Gender
Always remember 'kārrvãi' is feminine. If you say 'kārrvãi kiyā', native speakers will immediately know you are a learner. Say 'kī'!
Don't over-use in casual talk
Using this with friends about lunch or movies makes you sound like a robot or a bureaucrat.
The 'Action' Alternative
In modern Indian offices, 'Action lena' is 100% acceptable. Use 'kārrvãi' for emails and 'action' for coffee chats.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'karna'.
कल रात पुलिस ने चोरों के खिलाफ समय पर कार्रवाई ______।
Since 'kārrvãi' is feminine and the sentence is in the past tense, 'kī' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal news report?
Select the best option:
This option uses the most formal and precise administrative language.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: सर्वर डाउन हो गया है! B: घबराओ मत, IT टीम ______।
The present continuous 'kar rahi hai' fits the context of an ongoing situation.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
Context: A casual chat with a friend about a lazy boss.
'Action lena' is the informal/Hinglish version suitable for casual chats.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesकल रात पुलिस ने चोरों के खिलाफ समय पर कार्रवाई ______।
Since 'kārrvãi' is feminine and the sentence is in the past tense, 'kī' is the correct form.
Select the best option:
This option uses the most formal and precise administrative language.
A: सर्वर डाउन हो गया है! B: घबराओ मत, IT टीम ______।
The present continuous 'kar rahi hai' fits the context of an ongoing situation.
Context: A casual chat with a friend about a lazy boss.
'Action lena' is the informal/Hinglish version suitable for casual chats.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsMostly, yes. But 'kārrvãi' specifically implies a process, proceeding, or a formal step, whereas 'action' can be more general.
No. For sports, use 'khelna' or 'action lena' (informally). 'Kārrvãi' is too formal for a game.
In Hindi, 'on time' is always 'samay par'. 'Samay mein' would mean 'within a duration of time', which is different.
Yes, constantly! Especially in police and courtroom dramas like 'Jolly LLB' or 'Singham'.
The opposite would be 'deri karna' (to delay) or 'laparvahi baratna' (to be negligent).
Related Phrases
कदम उठाना
similarTo take a step
हाथ पर हाथ धरकर बैठना
contrastTo sit idly
त्वरित कार्रवाई
specialized formImmediate/Swift action
अनुशासनात्मक कार्रवाई
specialized formDisciplinary action
