Meaning
Used to introduce a statement that is obvious or already understood.
Cultural Background
In Indian offices, using high-register Hindi phrases like this can signal that you are well-educated and possess 'Sanskar' (culture/etiquette). It is often used by senior managers to sound authoritative yet polite. Authors often use this phrase to create a 'Sutradhar' (narrator) voice that is omniscient and wise. It helps in establishing universal truths within a story. In dramatic courtroom scenes or family confrontations in older films, this phrase is used to highlight the obviousness of a betrayal or a sacrifice. Indian politicians, especially those known for their Hindi oratory like Sushma Swaraj or Atal Bihari Vajpayee, frequently used such structures to appeal to the intellectual sensibilities of the public.
The 'Hai' Drop
In formal writing, drop the final 'hai'. It makes the sentence sound more like a timeless proverb or a strong logical axiom.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'कहने का आवश्यकता'. 'Aavashyakta' is feminine, so it must be 'ki'. This is a common C1 test trap.
Meaning
Used to introduce a statement that is obvious or already understood.
The 'Hai' Drop
In formal writing, drop the final 'hai'. It makes the sentence sound more like a timeless proverb or a strong logical axiom.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'कहने का आवश्यकता'. 'Aavashyakta' is feminine, so it must be 'ki'. This is a common C1 test trap.
The Nod
When using this phrase in person, a slight, slow head nod reinforces the 'obviousness' of the statement.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb and postposition.
यह ______ ______ आवश्यकता नहीं कि सत्य की जीत होती है।
The verb must be in the oblique form 'कहने' and the postposition must be feminine 'की' to match 'आवश्यकता'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal business report?
Select the best option:
This option uses 'aavashyakta' and formal vocabulary like 'labh' (profit) and 'kami' (reduction).
Match the phrase variation to the correct setting.
1. यह कहने की आवश्यकता नहीं... 2. कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं... 3. ज़ाहिर है...
Register decreases in formality from 'aavashyakta' to 'zaroorat' to 'zahir hai'.
Complete the dialogue with the most sophisticated option.
नेता: 'भ्रष्टाचार एक अभिशाप है।' जनता: 'जी हाँ, ______'
In a formal political context, this phrase acknowledges the truth of the statement with appropriate decorum.
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह ______ ______ आवश्यकता नहीं कि सत्य की जीत होती है।
The verb must be in the oblique form 'कहने' and the postposition must be feminine 'की' to match 'आवश्यकता'.
Select the best option:
This option uses 'aavashyakta' and formal vocabulary like 'labh' (profit) and 'kami' (reduction).
1. यह कहने की आवश्यकता नहीं... 2. कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं... 3. ज़ाहिर है...
Register decreases in formality from 'aavashyakta' to 'zaroorat' to 'zahir hai'.
नेता: 'भ्रष्टाचार एक अभिशाप है।' जनता: 'जी हाँ, ______'
In a formal political context, this phrase acknowledges the truth of the statement with appropriate decorum.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt's better to use 'कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं' or 'ज़ाहिर है'. 'Aavashyakta' sounds too stiff for a casual hangout.
Yes, if you are introducing a new clause (e.g., 'Needless to say THAT...'). If you end the sentence there, you don't need 'ki'.
'Aavashyakta' is Sanskrit-based (formal), while 'Zaroorat' is Arabic/Persian-based (neutral/informal).
Yes. For example: 'सब जानते हैं, यह कहने की आवश्यकता नहीं।' (Everyone knows, no need to say it.)
Related Phrases
कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं
similarNo need to say (Neutral)
ज़ाहिर है
synonymIt's obvious
स्पष्ट है
synonymIt's clear
बताना लाज़मी है
contrastIt is necessary to tell
बिना कहे
builds onWithout saying
