यह एक अनिवार्य आवश्यकता है
yah ek anivārya āvaśyaktā hai
This is an essential requirement
Meaning
Something that is absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.
Cultural Background
The Indian government (Sarkar) uses highly Sanskritized Hindi in its documents. This phrase is a hallmark of 'Sarkari Hindi'. In Indian universities, professors expect students to use formal vocabulary in their theses to demonstrate academic rigor. Indian law often uses specific Hindi terms to ensure that the translation from English law remains precise and binding. While many Indian offices use English, formal HR communications in Hindi will use this phrase to sound authoritative.
Use in Emails
When writing to an Indian government office, using this phrase will make your request look much more professional and serious.
Avoid with Friends
If you use this with friends, they might think you are being sarcastic or acting like a 'babu' (bureaucrat).
Meaning
Something that is absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.
Use in Emails
When writing to an Indian government office, using this phrase will make your request look much more professional and serious.
Avoid with Friends
If you use this with friends, they might think you are being sarcastic or acting like a 'babu' (bureaucrat).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the formal phrase.
पासपोर्ट के लिए आवेदन करना एक _______ आवश्यकता है।
'अनिवार्य' (mandatory) is the only word that fits the formal context of a passport application.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal job advertisement?
Select the correct option:
This option uses the correct formal register and the target phrase.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a registrar.
Student: क्या मुझे मूल दस्तावेज़ दिखाने होंगे? Registrar: जी हाँ, सत्यापन के लिए _______।
The registrar would use a formal phrase to explain the rules.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Where would you most likely see 'यह एक अनिवार्य आवश्यकता है'?
The phrase is strictly formal and bureaucratic.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesपासपोर्ट के लिए आवेदन करना एक _______ आवश्यकता है।
'अनिवार्य' (mandatory) is the only word that fits the formal context of a passport application.
Select the correct option:
This option uses the correct formal register and the target phrase.
Student: क्या मुझे मूल दस्तावेज़ दिखाने होंगे? Registrar: जी हाँ, सत्यापन के लिए _______।
The registrar would use a formal phrase to explain the rules.
Where would you most likely see 'यह एक अनिवार्य आवश्यकता है'?
The phrase is strictly formal and bureaucratic.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, in the context of exams and rules, 'अनिवार्य' is the standard translation for 'Compulsory'.
No, you wouldn't say a person is an 'anivārya āvaśyaktā'. You would say they are 'aparihārya' (indispensable).
Related Phrases
अपरिहार्य
synonymInevitable / Unavoidable
बाध्यकारी
similarBinding
वांछनीय
contrastDesirable
ज़रूरी
similarImportant/Necessary
