अद्यतन करना
अद्यतन करना in 30 Seconds
- A formal Hindi verb meaning 'to update' or 'to bring up to date'.
- Commonly used in technology, news, and official administrative contexts.
- Follows transitive grammar rules, requiring gender agreement in the past tense.
- A sophisticated alternative to the common English loanword 'update करना'.
The Hindi verb अद्यतन करना (adyatan karnā) is a formal and precise term that translates directly to 'to update' or 'to bring up to date.' Rooted in the Sanskrit word 'Adya' (meaning 'today'), it literally implies the act of making something reflect the current day or moment. While in casual Hindi, many speakers simply use the English loanword 'update करना,' the term 'अद्यतन करना' is essential for formal writing, official documents, news broadcasts, and technical manuals. It bridges the gap between traditional vocabulary and modern technological needs.
- Technical Context
- In the world of software and technology, this verb describes the process of installing the latest version of an application or operating system to ensure security and functionality.
- Administrative Context
- Government offices use this term when referring to the renewal or correction of records, such as voter lists, census data, or personal identification details like an Aadhaar card.
- Informational Context
- Journalists and researchers use it when they incorporate the latest findings or news into a report to ensure the audience receives the most accurate and recent version of events.
कृपया अपने दस्तावेज़ों को समय पर अद्यतन करना सुनिश्चित करें। (Please ensure to update your documents on time.)
सरकार ने नई शिक्षा नीति को अद्यतन किया है। (The government has updated the new education policy.)
क्या आपने अपना मोबाइल सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन किया? (Did you update your mobile software?)
वेबसाइट पर जानकारी को हर घंटे अद्यतन किया जाता है। (The information on the website is updated every hour.)
इस सूची को अद्यतन करने की आवश्यकता है। (This list needs to be updated.)
Using अद्यतन करना correctly requires understanding its nature as a compound verb where 'अद्यतन' serves as the noun/adjective part and 'करना' is the light verb that carries the tense and aspect. Because it is a transitive verb (requires an object), it follows the rules of the ergative case in the perfective tenses (past tense). This means that in the past tense, the subject takes the postposition 'ने' and the verb agrees with the gender and number of the object being updated.
- Present Continuous (Ongoing Action)
- मैं अपनी डायरी अद्यतन कर रहा हूँ। (I am updating my diary.) Here, 'कर रहा हूँ' changes based on the speaker's gender.
- Past Tense (Completed Action)
- उसने अपनी जानकारी अद्यतन की। (He/She updated his/her information.) Notice 'की' agrees with 'जानकारी' (feminine), not the person.
- Imperative (Giving Orders/Requests)
- कृपया फ़ाइल अद्यतन कीजिए। (Please update the file.) This uses the formal 'कीजिए' form for politeness.
क्या आप कल तक इस डेटा को अद्यतन कर सकते हैं? (Can you update this data by tomorrow?)
हमें अपनी पुरानी आदतों को भी अद्यतन करना चाहिए। (We should also update our old habits.)
बैंक ने सभी खाताधारकों के पते अद्यतन किए हैं। (The bank has updated the addresses of all account holders.)
क्या सिस्टम स्वचालित रूप से अद्यतन होता है? (Does the system update automatically? - Note the use of 'होना' for passive/intransitive sense.)
अद्यतन करते समय इंटरनेट बंद न करें। (Do not turn off the internet while updating.)
While 'अद्यतन करना' might seem like a heavy word, it is ubiquitous in specific domains of Indian life. If you watch Hindi news channels like NDTV India or Aaj Tak, you will frequently hear the news anchor say, 'हम आपको इस खबर से अद्यतन रखेंगे' (We will keep you updated on this news). It conveys a sense of professional reliability. In the workplace, especially in government (Sarkari) offices or large Indian corporations, memos and circulars will almost exclusively use this term over the English equivalent to maintain linguistic standards.
- News & Media
- Anchors use it to promise the latest information. 'ताज़ा अद्यतन' (fresh updates) is a common phrase used during breaking news cycles.
- Banking & Finance
- Your bank will send SMS alerts saying 'कृपया अपना केवाईसी (KYC) अद्यतन करें' to ensure your account remains active.
- Education & Academia
- Textbooks and syllabi are described as 'अद्यतन पाठ्यक्रम' (updated syllabus) when they are revised to include new research.
चुनाव आयोग ने मतदाता सूची को अद्यतन करने का आदेश दिया है। (The Election Commission has ordered the updating of the voter list.)
मौसम विभाग ने अपने पूर्वानुमान को अद्यतन किया है। (The Meteorological Department has updated its forecast.)
क्या आपने अपना संपर्क विवरण अद्यतन किया है? (Have you updated your contact details?)
सॉफ़्टवेयर का अद्यतन संस्करण डाउनलोड करें। (Download the updated version of the software.)
ज्ञान को निरंतर अद्यतन करना सफलता की कुंजी है। (Constantly updating knowledge is the key to success.)
One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing अद्यतन करना with simple 'changing' (बदलना - badalnā) or 'correcting' (सुधारना - sudhārnā). While updating often involves changes or corrections, the specific nuance of 'bringing to the current time' is lost if you use those generic verbs. Another mistake is grammatical: failing to use 'ने' with the subject in past tense sentences. Since 'अद्यतन करना' is transitive, 'I updated' must be 'मैंने अद्यतन किया', never 'मैं अद्यतन किया'.
- Confusion with 'आधुनिक' (Adhunik)
- Learners sometimes say 'आधुनिक करना' to mean update. 'आधुनिक' means 'modern' in a stylistic or historical sense. You modernize a building, but you update a database.
- Misusing 'अद्यतन' as a standalone verb
- 'अद्यतन' is an adjective/noun. You cannot say 'मैं अद्यतनता हूँ'. You must use the helper verb 'करना' or 'होना'.
- Gender Agreement Errors
- In the past tense, the verb agrees with the object. If you update a 'सूची' (list - feminine), it is 'अद्यतन की'. If you update a 'लेख' (article - masculine), it is 'अद्यतन किया'.
गलत: मैंने सॉफ़्टवेयर सुधारा। (Wrong if you mean you installed an update; this means you repaired a bug.)
सही: मैंने सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन किया। (Correct: I updated the software.)
गलत: वह जानकारी अद्यतन है। (Grammatically incomplete; should be 'अद्यतन की गई है' or simply 'अद्यतन है' as an adjective.)
सही: यह जानकारी अद्यतन है। (Correct: This information is up-to-date - here 'अद्यतन' is an adjective.)
गलत: मैंने अपनी प्रोफाइल अद्यतन किया। (Incorrect gender agreement; 'प्रोफाइल' is usually treated as feminine in Hindi contexts.)
Depending on the context, you might want to use a word that is slightly more specific than अद्यतन करना. Hindi offers a rich palette of synonyms that differentiate between 'renewing', 'revising', or 'modernizing'. Understanding these nuances will make your Hindi sound more natural and less like a direct translation from English.
- नवीनीकरण करना (Navinikaran Karnā)
- Meaning 'to renew'. Use this for licenses, contracts, or subscriptions. 'अद्यतन' is about info/status, 'नवीनीकरण' is about extending validity.
- संशोधित करना (Sanshodhit Karnā)
- Meaning 'to revise' or 'to amend'. Use this for laws, manuscripts, or formal documents where specific changes were made to the text.
- ताज़ा करना (Tāzā Karnā)
- Meaning 'to refresh'. Use this for memories, browser pages (F5), or a tired mind. It’s more literal ('to make fresh').
मैंने अपना पासपोर्ट नवीनीकृत करवाया। (I got my passport renewed.)
संविधान को संशोधित किया गया है। (The constitution has been amended.)
चलो अपनी यादें ताज़ा करें। (Let's refresh our memories.)
सॉफ़्टवेयर का नया संस्करण आ गया है। (A new version of the software has arrived - often used instead of saying 'update'.)
डेटा को अप-टू-डेट रखना ज़रूरी है। (Keeping data up-to-date is important - using English in Hindi syntax.)
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
In ancient Sanskrit grammar, 'Adyatana' referred specifically to a past tense that happened earlier on the same day. Today, in Hindi, it has evolved to mean anything that is 'up-to-date' in a general sense.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'Adyatan' as 'Adi-yatan' (adding an extra vowel).
- Using a retroflex 't' (like in 'table') instead of a dental 't'.
- Failing to aspirate the 'n' in 'karna' slightly (it should be a clean dental n).
- Stress on 'tan' instead of 'Ad'.
- Pronouncing 'karna' like 'corna'.
Difficulty Rating
The word 'अद्यतन' looks complex due to the conjunct 'dy', but it is common in print.
Requires correct spelling of the conjunct 'द्य' and mastery of past tense agreement.
Pronunciation is straightforward once the 'dy' blend is mastered.
Easily recognizable in formal news or office settings.
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Grammar to Know
Ergative Case with Compound Verbs
मैंने (Subject + ने) रिकॉर्ड (Object) अद्यतन किया (Verb agrees with Object).
Infinitive as Noun
अद्यतन करना (Updating) ज़रूरी है।
Passive Voice with 'जाना'
डेटा अद्यतन किया गया।
Conjunct Consonants (द्य)
अद्यतन (a-dya-tan).
Agreement with Feminine Objects
उसने सूची (fem) अद्यतन की।
Examples by Level
सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन करें।
Update the software.
Imperative form 'करें' for polite command.
अपनी प्रोफाइल अद्यतन करो।
Update your profile.
Informal imperative 'करो'.
क्या यह अद्यतन है?
Is this updated?
Used here as an adjective.
मैं अद्यतन कर रहा हूँ।
I am updating.
Present continuous masculine form.
सूची अद्यतन करो।
Update the list.
Simple object-verb structure.
फोन अद्यतन कीजिए।
Please update the phone.
Formal imperative 'कीजिए'.
ऐप अद्यतन हुआ।
The app was updated.
Intransitive/Passive sense using 'होना'.
नई जानकारी अद्यतन करें।
Update new information.
Adjective 'नई' modifying 'जानकारी'.
मैंने अपनी जानकारी अद्यतन की।
I updated my information.
Past tense with 'ने'. 'की' agrees with 'जानकारी' (fem).
क्या आपने ऐप अद्यतन किया?
Did you update the app?
Interrogative past tense. 'किया' agrees with 'ऐप' (masc).
हमें डेटा अद्यतन करना है।
We have to update the data.
Use of 'करना है' for obligation.
वह अपनी फ़ोटो अद्यतन कर रही है।
She is updating her photo.
Present continuous feminine form.
कल सूची अद्यतन की जाएगी।
The list will be updated tomorrow.
Future passive construction.
कृपया अपना पता अद्यतन करें।
Please update your address.
Formal request.
मैंने कंप्यूटर अद्यतन कर लिया है।
I have updated the computer.
Present perfect with compound verb 'कर लेना'.
वे रिकॉर्ड अद्यतन कर रहे थे।
They were updating the records.
Past continuous plural form.
सुरक्षा कारणों से ब्राउज़र को अद्यतन करना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to update the browser for security reasons.
Infinitive 'अद्यतन करना' as a subject.
यदि आप जानकारी अद्यतन नहीं करेंगे, तो खाता बंद हो सकता है।
If you don't update the information, the account might be closed.
Conditional sentence with 'यदि... तो'.
लेखक ने अपनी पुस्तक का नया संस्करण अद्यतन किया है।
The author has updated the new edition of his book.
Present perfect with agentive 'ने'.
आपको नियमित रूप से अपना पासवर्ड अद्यतन करना चाहिए।
You should update your password regularly.
Obligation using 'चाहिए'.
डेटाबेस को अद्यतन करने में दो घंटे लगे।
It took two hours to update the database.
Use of 'लगे' for time duration.
वेबसाइट को अद्यतन करने की आवश्यकता है।
The website needs updating.
Noun phrase 'अद्यतन करने की आवश्यकता'.
क्या मैं अपनी प्रोफ़ाइल अद्यतन कर सकता हूँ?
Can I update my profile?
Permission using 'सकता हूँ'.
अद्यतन की गई जानकारी यहाँ उपलब्ध है।
The updated information is available here.
Past participle 'अद्यतन की गई' acting as an adjective.
आधुनिक तकनीकों के साथ खुद को अद्यतन रखना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to keep oneself updated with modern technologies.
Reflexive 'खुद को' with 'अद्यतन रखना'.
सरकार ने कर नियमों को अद्यतन करने का निर्णय लिया है।
The government has decided to update the tax rules.
Complex verb 'निर्णय लिया' with infinitive 'अद्यतन करने'.
वैज्ञानिकों ने जलवायु परिवर्तन के आंकड़ों को अद्यतन किया।
Scientists updated the data on climate change.
Simple past with multiple objects.
बिना अद्यतन किए सॉफ़्टवेयर का उपयोग करना जोखिम भरा हो सकता है।
Using software without updating can be risky.
Absolutive 'बिना अद्यतन किए' (without having updated).
प्रबंधक ने टीम को प्रोजेक्ट की प्रगति से अद्यतन रखा।
The manager kept the team updated on the project's progress.
Causative-like sense of 'अद्यतन रखना' (to keep updated).
यह दस्तावेज़ पिछले महीने अद्यतन किया गया था।
This document was updated last month.
Past passive voice.
जैसे ही नई जानकारी मिली, हमने फ़ाइल अद्यतन कर दी।
As soon as we got new information, we updated the file.
Correlative 'जैसे ही... वैसे ही' (implied).
सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन करने की प्रक्रिया सरल है।
The process of updating the software is simple.
Genitive construction 'करने की प्रक्रिया'.
संविधान के प्रावधानों को समकालीन समाज के अनुसार अद्यतन किया जाना चाहिए।
The provisions of the constitution should be updated according to contemporary society.
Passive obligation 'किया जाना चाहिए'.
ऐतिहासिक तथ्यों को नए शोध के आलोक में अद्यतन करना अनिवार्य है।
It is essential to update historical facts in the light of new research.
Formal phrase 'के आलोक में' (in the light of).
कंपनी ने अपनी गोपनीयता नीति को वैश्विक मानकों के अनुरूप अद्यतन किया है।
The company has updated its privacy policy in accordance with global standards.
Postposition 'के अनुरूप' (in accordance with).
ज्ञान का अद्यतनीकरण एक निरंतर चलने वाली प्रक्रिया है।
The updating of knowledge is a continuous process.
Use of abstract noun 'अद्यतनीकरण'.
सॉफ़्टवेयर के अद्यतन संस्करण में कई सुरक्षा खामियों को दूर किया गया है।
In the updated version of the software, many security flaws have been removed.
Adjectival use in a locative phrase.
निर्वाचन आयोग ने मतदाता सूची के अद्यतनीकरण हेतु विशेष अभियान चलाया।
The Election Commission ran a special campaign for updating the voter list.
Formal purpose postposition 'हेतु' (for the purpose of).
क्या आपने अपनी संपर्क जानकारी को हाल ही में अद्यतन किया है?
Have you updated your contact information recently?
Adverbial phrase 'हाल ही में' (recently).
तकनीकी प्रगति के कारण पाठ्यक्रम को प्रतिवर्ष अद्यतन करना पड़ता है।
Due to technical progress, the curriculum has to be updated every year.
Compulsion using 'पड़ता है'.
वैश्विक आर्थिक परिदृश्य के बदलते स्वरूप को देखते हुए, वित्तीय रणनीतियों को अद्यतन करना अपरिहार्य हो गया है।
Given the changing nature of the global economic landscape, updating financial strategies has become inevitable.
Participial phrase 'देखते हुए' (considering/given).
दार्शनिक विमर्श के क्षेत्र में पुराने सिद्धांतों को अद्यतन करना बौद्धिक ईमानदारी का परिचायक है।
In the field of philosophical discourse, updating old theories is a sign of intellectual honesty.
Formal noun 'परिचायक' (indicative/sign).
अभिलेखों के अद्यतनीकरण की प्रक्रिया में पारदर्शिता और सटीकता सर्वोपरि होनी चाहिए।
In the process of updating records, transparency and accuracy should be paramount.
Abstract nouns 'पारदर्शिता' and 'सटीकता'.
सॉफ़्टवेयर आर्किटेक्चर को अद्यतन करते समय बैकवर्ड कम्पैटिबिलिटी का ध्यान रखना एक बड़ी चुनौती है।
While updating software architecture, maintaining backward compatibility is a major challenge.
Gerundive phrase 'करते समय' (while doing).
किसी भी जीवंत भाषा को अपने शब्दकोश को समय-समय पर अद्यतन करना पड़ता है ताकि वह प्रासंगिक बनी रहे।
Any living language must update its dictionary from time to time to remain relevant.
Purpose clause 'ताकि' (so that).
अद्यतन जानकारी के अभाव में लिए गए निर्णय घातक सिद्ध हो सकते हैं।
Decisions made in the absence of updated information can prove fatal.
Compound postposition 'के अभाव में' (in the absence of).
वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान की विश्वसनीयता इस बात पर निर्भर करती है कि डेटा कितनी बार अद्यतन किया गया है।
The credibility of scientific research depends on how often the data has been updated.
Dependent clause starting with 'कि'.
सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी के युग में, अद्यतन रहना केवल एक विकल्प नहीं बल्कि एक आवश्यकता है।
In the era of information technology, staying updated is not just an option but a necessity.
Correlative 'नहीं बल्कि' (not but rather).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Often Confused With
Means to modernize a style or era; 'अद्यतन' is for information/versions.
Means to fix a mistake; 'अद्यतन' means to bring to the present regardless of mistakes.
Specifically for renewing the validity of documents like passports.
Idioms & Expressions
— To move with the times (similar to staying updated).
सफलता के लिए समय के साथ चलना ज़रूरी है।
Neutral— To give a new life (metaphorically updating something old).
पेंट ने पुरानी मेज को नया जीवन दे दिया।
Informal— To recognize the direction of the wind (staying updated with trends).
एक अच्छा व्यापारी हमेशा हवा का रुख पहचानता है।
Literary— To keep pace (staying updated with progress).
हमें दुनिया के साथ कदम से कदम मिलाना होगा।
Neutral— To open eyes (to be updated with the truth).
इस रिपोर्ट ने मेरी आँखें खोल दीं।
Neutral— To have vast experience (being updated with various aspects of life).
उसने घाट-घाट का पानी पिया है, उसे सब पता है।
Colloquial— Strike while the iron is hot (updating/acting at the right moment).
अभी लोहा गर्म है, अपनी मांगें मनवा लो।
Informal— Let bygones be bygones (focusing on the updated present).
पुरानी बातें छोड़ो, कल की बातें कल की।
Poetic— Old wine in a new bottle (an update that is only superficial).
यह नया सॉफ़्टवेयर तो बस नई बोतल में पुरानी शराब है।
SarcasticEasily Confused
Sounds like 'Adhunik'.
Adyatan is 'up-to-date' (time-based), while Adhunik is 'modern' (style/era-based).
यह अद्यतन रिपोर्ट है (This is an updated report) vs यह आधुनिक कला है (This is modern art).
Both involve changing a document.
Sanshodhan is 'amendment' (specific textual change), Adyatan is 'update' (making it current).
कानून में संशोधन हुआ vs डेटा अद्यतन हुआ।
Sentence Patterns
[Object] अद्यतन करो।
ऐप अद्यतन करो।
मैंने [Object] अद्यतन किया/की।
मैंने सूची अद्यतन की।
आपको [Object] अद्यतन करना चाहिए।
आपको पासवर्ड अद्यतन करना चाहिए।
[Object] को अद्यतन करने की आवश्यकता है।
डेटाबेस को अद्यतन करने की आवश्यकता है।
[Object] का अद्यतनीकरण अनिवार्य है।
अभिलेखों का अद्यतनीकरण अनिवार्य है।
बिना [Object] अद्यतन किए, [Result]...
बिना जानकारी अद्यतन किए, निर्णय लेना कठिन है।
क्या [Object] अद्यतन हो गया है?
क्या सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन हो गया है?
कृपया [Object] अद्यतन कीजिए।
कृपया अपना पता अद्यतन कीजिए।
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
High in formal/professional Hindi; Low in street slang.
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मैंने अद्यतन किया (without object)
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मैंने सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन किया।
It is a transitive verb; it needs an object to make sense.
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मैं अद्यतन करूँगा (for cleaning)
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मैं कमरा साफ़ करूँगा।
Do not use 'update' for physical cleaning.
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वह अद्यतन है (meaning he is modern)
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वह आधुनिक विचारों वाला है।
'अद्यतन' refers to information/status, not personality traits.
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अद्यतन करना (using retroflex t)
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अद्यतन करना (using dental t)
The 't' in 'tan' is dental, not like the 't' in 'tomato'.
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जानकारी अद्यतन किया।
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जानकारी अद्यतन की।
Feminine object 'जानकारी' requires feminine verb 'की'.
Tips
Past Tense Agreement
Remember: 'मैंने जानकारी अद्यतन की' but 'मैंने डेटा अद्यतन किया'. The verb suffix changes!
Formal Writing
Use this word in your CV or business emails to show you have a professional command of Hindi.
Tech Usage
When your phone language is set to Hindi, look for this word on the 'Settings' page.
Adya = Today
Just remember 'Adya' means 'Today'. Anything 'Adyatan' is 'Today-ified'.
Smooth Flow
Don't stress the 'y' too much; let it glide from the 'd' sound.
News Clues
In newspapers, 'अद्यतन' often appears in headlines about the stock market or weather.
Sarkari Hindi
Government radio (Akashvani) uses this word frequently; it's great for listening practice.
Avoid Overuse
In a casual chat with friends, stick to 'update' so you don't sound like a textbook.
Digital India
This word is a key part of the modern Indian administrative identity.
Spelling
The 'dy' conjunct is written as 'द्य'. Practice writing it to get the curve right.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Adya' as 'Today'. When you 'Adya-tan', you make it 'Today-ish'. You bring it from the past into today.
Visual Association
Imagine a dusty old book being scanned and appearing as a shiny new digital screen. That transition is 'अद्यतन करना'.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to find three things on your phone right now that need to be updated and say 'मुझे इसे अद्यतन करना है' for each one.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Adyatana' (अद्यतन), which pertains to the current day or time. It is a compound of 'Adya' (today) and the suffix 'tana' (indicating time).
Original meaning: Belonging to today; modern; current.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit root).Cultural Context
There are no specific sensitivities, but using 'अद्यतन करना' in a very casual setting with friends might sound a bit overly formal or 'bookish'.
English speakers often just say 'update,' but in formal Hindi contexts, using 'अद्यतन' shows respect for the language and a high level of education.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Technology
- सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन
- ऐप अद्यतन करें
- स्वचालित अद्यतन
- नया संस्करण
Office/Work
- रिकॉर्ड अद्यतन करें
- सूची अद्यतन
- फ़ाइल अद्यतन
- डेटाबेस
News/Media
- ताज़ा अद्यतन
- खबरों से अद्यतन
- मौसम अद्यतन
- चुनाव परिणाम
Banking
- केवाईसी अद्यतन
- खाता विवरण
- पते का अद्यतन
- पासबुक अद्यतन
Education
- पाठ्यक्रम अद्यतन
- ज्ञान अद्यतन
- पुस्तकालय रिकॉर्ड
- नया सिलेबस
Conversation Starters
"क्या आपने आज का समाचार अद्यतन देखा है?"
"मुझे अपना कंप्यूटर अद्यतन करने में मदद चाहिए।"
"क्या आपकी कंपनी अपनी नीतियों को नियमित रूप से अद्यतन करती है?"
"हमें अपनी पुरानी जानकारी को अद्यतन क्यों करना चाहिए?"
"क्या यह सॉफ़्टवेयर स्वचालित रूप से अद्यतन होता है?"
Journal Prompts
आज आपने अपने जीवन के किस क्षेत्र में जानकारी अद्यतन की?
क्या आपको लगता है कि पुरानी परंपराओं को अद्यतन करना ज़रूरी है? क्यों?
एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब अद्यतन जानकारी न होने के कारण आपको परेशानी हुई।
सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन करने के क्या-क्या फायदे और नुकसान हो सकते हैं?
आप खुद को नई तकनीकों से कैसे अद्यतन रखते हैं?
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, in casual conversation, most people say 'Update करना'. However, in writing or formal situations, 'अद्यतन करना' is much better.
It can be both. As an adjective, it means 'updated' (अद्यतन जानकारी). As part of the verb 'अद्यतन करना', it functions as the nominal base.
You can say 'सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन हो रहा है' (using 'होना' for an ongoing process).
It depends on the object. If you update a 'phone' (masculine), it's 'किया'. If you update a 'file' (feminine), it's 'की'.
The closest opposite is 'पुराना' (old) or 'अप्रासंगिक' (irrelevant/outdated).
No, for cleaning or organizing, use 'साफ़ करना' or 'व्यवस्थित करना'.
Yes, it is the abstract noun meaning 'the process of updating' or 'modernization'.
News anchors say 'ताज़ा अद्यतन' (fresh updates) or 'अद्यतन समाचार' (latest news).
No, it is a modern Sanskritized Hindi term created to provide a native equivalent for technological 'updates'.
Metaphorically, yes. You can say 'खुद को अद्यतन रखना' (to keep oneself updated).
Test Yourself 180 questions
Translate to Hindi: 'I updated the software yesterday.'
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Write a sentence using 'अद्यतन करना' and 'सुरक्षा'.
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Translate: 'Please update your contact details.'
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How do you say 'The list is being updated'?
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Write a formal request to a bank to update your address.
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Translate: 'I am updating my profile picture.'
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Use 'अद्यतन' as an adjective in a sentence.
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Explain in Hindi why updates are important (2 sentences).
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Translate: 'The government updated the tax rules.'
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Write a sentence with 'स्वचालित अद्यतन'.
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Translate: 'Did you update the app?'
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Translate: 'Updating records takes time.'
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Use 'अद्यतन करना' in future tense (plural).
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Translate: 'The updated version is better.'
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Write: 'I will keep you updated.'
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Translate: 'Update your knowledge regularly.'
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Translate: 'The website was updated an hour ago.'
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Write a sentence using 'अद्यतनीकरण'.
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Translate: 'Without updating, it is risky.'
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Translate: 'I am updating the price list.'
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Pronounce: अद्यतन करना
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Say: 'I am updating my profile.'
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Say: 'Updating is necessary for security.'
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Say: 'I will update the data tomorrow.'
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Say: 'The version is updated.'
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Say: 'Keep me updated.'
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Say: 'The news is updated every hour.'
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Say: 'I have updated my address.'
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Say: 'Check for updates.'
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Say: 'The update process is simple.'
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Say: 'Don't turn off the phone while updating.'
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Say: 'Is there any new update?'
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Say: 'I updated the records.'
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Say: 'We should update our habits.'
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Say: 'The system is updating automatically.'
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Say: 'Update your password now.'
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Say: 'I like updated technology.'
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Say: 'The report needs an update.'
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Listen and identify: 'कल डेटा अद्यतन किया जाएगा।' (When will it be done?)
Listen and identify the object: 'मैंने सूची अद्यतन की।'
Listen: 'सुरक्षा के लिए अद्यतन अनिवार्य है।' Is it optional?
Listen: 'क्या आपने ऐप अद्यतन किया?' Is it a question or statement?
Listen: 'सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन हो रहा है।' Is it finished?
Listen and translate: 'अपना पता अद्यतन करें।'
Listen: 'नया संस्करण उपलब्ध है।' What is available?
Listen: 'रिकॉर्ड अद्यतन करने में समय लगेगा।' Will it be fast?
Listen: 'अद्यतन जानकारी यहाँ है।' Where is the info?
Listen: 'मैंने अपनी प्रोफाइल अद्यतन कर ली है।' Who updated it?
Listen: 'स्वचालित अद्यतन चालू करें।' What should be turned on?
Listen: 'अद्यतन करते समय इंटरनेट चाहिए।' Is internet needed?
Listen: 'क्या आपने समाचार अद्यतन देखा?' What was updated?
Listen: 'अद्यतन प्रक्रिया सरल नहीं है।' Is it easy?
Listen: 'इसे नियमित रूप से अद्यतन करें।' How often?
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Summary
The verb 'अद्यतन करना' is essential for formal communication in Hindi. It literally means 'to make for today.' Example: 'कृपया अपनी जानकारी अद्यतन करें' (Please update your information).
- A formal Hindi verb meaning 'to update' or 'to bring up to date'.
- Commonly used in technology, news, and official administrative contexts.
- Follows transitive grammar rules, requiring gender agreement in the past tense.
- A sophisticated alternative to the common English loanword 'update करना'.
Past Tense Agreement
Remember: 'मैंने जानकारी अद्यतन की' but 'मैंने डेटा अद्यतन किया'. The verb suffix changes!
Formal Writing
Use this word in your CV or business emails to show you have a professional command of Hindi.
Tech Usage
When your phone language is set to Hindi, look for this word on the 'Settings' page.
Adya = Today
Just remember 'Adya' means 'Today'. Anything 'Adyatan' is 'Today-ified'.
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आचार संहिता
B1A set of rules outlining the responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual or organization.
आगे बढ़ाना
A2To make progress; to promote or advance something.
आहरित करना
B1To withdraw money; to take money out of an account.
आहिस्ता-आहिस्ता
B1Slowly, gradually; at a slow pace; in a gentle or unhurried manner.
आजीविका
B1Livelihood; a means of securing the necessities of life.
आंकड़े इकट्ठा करना
B1To gather facts and statistics for analysis.
आलेख तैयार करना
B1To draft a document; to prepare a written piece.
आलस्य से
B1Lazily; in a way that shows a lack of effort or enthusiasm.
आमदनी
A2Income, earnings
आने वाला कल
B1On the day after today.