Meaning
Highlights a situation that provides a chance to acquire new knowledge or skills.
Cultural Background
In Indian tech hubs like Bangalore and Gurgaon, this phrase is used to foster a 'fail-fast' culture, though traditional hierarchies still make it hard for juniors to say this to seniors. Modern urban parents are moving away from strict punishment and using this phrase to encourage children to analyze their own mistakes. In Hindi-medium schools, 'अवसर' is a high-frequency academic word found in textbooks and moral education (Naitik Shiksha) classes. In ashrams or yoga centers, setbacks in practice are often framed as 'seekhne ka avsar' to keep the ego in check.
Use it in Interviews
When an interviewer asks about a weakness, describe it as a 'seekhne ka avsar' you've already acted upon.
Watch the Gender
Never say 'seekhne ki avsar'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Meaning
Highlights a situation that provides a chance to acquire new knowledge or skills.
Use it in Interviews
When an interviewer asks about a weakness, describe it as a 'seekhne ka avsar' you've already acted upon.
Watch the Gender
Never say 'seekhne ki avsar'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
The 'Mauka' Alternative
If you want to sound like a local in a Delhi cafe, use 'mauka' instead of 'avsar'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct postposition.
यह एक सीखने ___ अवसर है।
'अवसर' (avsar) is a masculine singular noun, so it takes 'का' (ka).
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the best option for a business meeting.
'अवसर' is more formal than 'mauka'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Manager: 'प्रोजेक्ट फेल हो गया।' Employee: 'जी सर, पर यह हमारे लिए एक _______ है।'
The oblique form 'seekhne' is required before 'ka'.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
When would you say 'यह एक सीखने का अवसर है'?
It is used to reframe mistakes positively.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह एक सीखने ___ अवसर है।
'अवसर' (avsar) is a masculine singular noun, so it takes 'का' (ka).
Choose the best option for a business meeting.
'अवसर' is more formal than 'mauka'.
Manager: 'प्रोजेक्ट फेल हो गया।' Employee: 'जी सर, पर यह हमारे लिए एक _______ है।'
The oblique form 'seekhne' is required before 'ka'.
When would you say 'यह एक सीखने का अवसर है'?
It is used to reframe mistakes positively.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsSlightly. It sounds a bit like you're giving a speech. Use 'mauka' for a more natural vibe with friends.
Yes, but it's most powerful when used to reframe something negative. For positive things, just say 'Yeh ek accha avsar hai'.
Because of the postposition 'ka'. In Hindi, when a verb-noun (infinitive) is followed by a postposition, it changes to the oblique form ending in '-e'.
Related Phrases
सीखने का मौका
similarA learning chance.
अनुभव से सीखना
builds onTo learn from experience.
गलतियों से सीखना
specialized formLearning from mistakes.
एक नया सबक
similarA new lesson.
