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गणना करना

A2 verb 6 min read

गणना करना

ganana karna

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips गणना करना in 30 Seconds

Explanation गणना करना in your Level:

At the A1 level, you might not use 'गणना करना' (gaṇnā karnā) often, as it is a bit formal. Instead, you usually learn 'गिनना' (ginnā) to count 1, 2, 3. However, it is good to know that 'gaṇnā' means calculation. You can think of it as 'doing math'. If you see this word in a book, just remember it involves numbers and math. It is a compound verb, meaning it uses the word 'karnā' (to do) at the end. At this stage, just focus on recognizing it as a word for math operations.

At the A2 level, you start using more formal verbs. 'गणना करना' is used when you talk about school subjects or simple math problems. You should learn the basic structure: '[Noun] + kī + gaṇnā karnā'. For example, 'Total kī gaṇnā karo' (Calculate the total). This level requires you to understand that 'gaṇnā' is a feminine noun, so we use 'kī' before it. You might use it when talking about your budget or calculating time for a trip.

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'गणना करना' in professional or academic contexts. You can use it to describe processes like 'estimating costs' or 'calculating distances'. You will also encounter it in the passive voice, such as 'gaṇnā kī jātī hai' (calculation is done). You should be able to distinguish it from 'hisāb lagānā' (to figure out a bill) and use 'gaṇnā karnā' when you want to sound more precise or formal in a workplace setting.

At the B2 level, you use 'गणना करना' to discuss complex data, statistics, and logical reasoning. You might use it in an argumentative essay about the economy or science. You should be familiar with related terms like 'गणन' (enumeration) and 'गणक' (calculator/computer). You can use the word to describe abstract calculations, such as 'calculating risks' (though 'ānknā' is also used there). Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's formal register and its Sanskrit roots.

At the C1 level, 'गणना करना' is part of your technical vocabulary. You use it fluently in academic writing, legal contexts, or high-level business reports. You understand the nuances between 'gaṇnā', 'parikalan', and 'abhikalpan' (modeling/computing). You can use it in complex sentence structures involving conditional clauses, such as 'If the variables change, the calculation must be redone' (Yadi parivartya badalte hain, to gaṇnā phir se karni hogi). You also recognize it in classical literature or philosophical texts.

At the C2 level, you have a mastery of 'गणना करना' and its derivatives. You can discuss the history of Indian mathematics (Gaṇit) and how 'gaṇnā' evolved from ancient sutras. You use the word in metaphorical senses or in highly specialized fields like quantum computing or advanced statistics. You can effortlessly switch between 'gaṇnā' and its many synonyms to suit the exact tone and precision required for the context, whether it's a poetic reflection on the 'calculation of life's moments' or a technical white paper.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

गणना करना in 30 Seconds

A formal verb meaning 'to calculate' or 'to compute'.
Used in math, science, finance, and professional contexts.
Requires the postposition 'kī' (की) before the verb.
More sophisticated than the common word 'गिनना' (ginnā).

The Hindi verb गणना करना (gaṇnā karnā) is a sophisticated way to say 'to calculate' or 'to compute'. While the simpler word 'गिनना' (ginnā) is used for basic counting (like counting apples), 'गणना करना' implies a more formal, mathematical, or systematic process of determining a value. It is derived from the Sanskrit root 'Gaṇ', which relates to groups, numbers, and categories. In modern Hindi, you will encounter this word in scientific contexts, financial reports, and formal discussions about statistics or data. It is an essential verb for anyone moving from basic survival Hindi to academic or professional proficiency.

Technical Context: Used when performing complex operations like multiplication, division, or using algorithms to find a result.
Formal Register: Standard in news broadcasting when discussing census results or economic growth figures.

वैज्ञानिकों ने तारों के बीच की दूरी की गणना की। (Scientists calculated the distance between the stars.)

Understanding when to use this word versus its synonyms is key. If you are at a grocery store counting your change, 'गणना करना' would sound overly dramatic and robotic. However, if you are an accountant reviewing a company's annual tax liability, 'गणना करना' is the only appropriate choice. It carries the weight of accuracy and method. In the age of computers, this word is also used to describe what a processor does—computational logic is referred to as 'गणनात्मक तर्क' (gaṇnātmak tark).

क्या आप इस समीकरण की गणना कर सकते हैं? (Can you calculate this equation?)

In historical contexts, 'Ganna' was used for astrology and astronomical predictions. Ancient Indian mathematicians like Aryabhata used 'ganna' to determine the movements of celestial bodies. Thus, the word has a lineage of high intellectual pursuit. When you use it, you are invoking a tradition of precision that spans millennia.

Etymology Link: Related to 'Ganit' (Mathematics) and 'Ganesha' (Lord of categories/groups).

कंप्यूटर बहुत तेज़ी से गणना करता है। (The computer calculates very fast.)

Using गणना करना requires an understanding of the 'karnā' (to do) verb structure in Hindi. It is a transitive compound verb. The object of the calculation is usually preceded by the possessive marker 'kī' (की) because 'gaṇnā' is a feminine noun. Therefore, the pattern is: [Subject] + [Object] + की + गणना करना.

मैंने लाभ की गणना की। (I calculated the profit.)

In the past tense, because it is transitive, the verb agrees with the noun 'gaṇnā' (which is feminine), hence 'kī' (feminine past tense of karnā). Even if the subject is male, you say 'usne gaṇnā kī'. This is a common point of confusion for learners who expect the verb to agree with the subject 'he' or 'she'.

Present Tense: वह हर दिन अपने खर्चों की गणना करता है। (He calculates his expenses every day.)
Future Tense: हम कल परिणामों की गणना करेंगे। (We will calculate the results tomorrow.)

When used in passive contexts, such as 'the calculation is being done', you might see 'gaṇnā kī jā rahī hai'. This is very common in news reports regarding election votes or census data. The word is often paired with adverbs like 'सटीक' (saṭīk - precise) or 'गलत' (galat - wrong).

क्या आपने कुल लागत की सटीक गणना की? (Did you calculate the total cost precisely?)

For more complex sentences, you can use it to describe logical estimations. For example, 'उम्र की गणना करना' (calculating age) or 'समय की गणना करना' (calculating time). It implies a level of seriousness that the colloquial 'hisāb lagānā' lacks.

You will hear गणना करना in environments where precision is paramount. It is not a 'street' word, but it is a 'standard' word. If you watch a Hindi news channel during election season, you will hear it constantly in the context of 'मतगणना' (matgaṇnā - counting of votes). The anchors will discuss how the 'gaṇnā' is proceeding in different districts.

News & Media: 'जनगणना' (Jangaṇnā) refers to the national census. You will hear officials talk about 'जनसंख्या की गणना करना' (calculating the population).
Academic Settings: In a math or physics classroom, a teacher will say, 'इस मान की गणना करो' (Calculate this value).

चुनाव आयोग कल वोटों की गणना करेगा। (The Election Commission will calculate/count the votes tomorrow.)

In the corporate world, during budget meetings or financial audits, managers use this term to sound professional. It signals that the speaker is referring to a formal process rather than a rough guess. If a software developer is talking about an algorithm's complexity, they might use the term 'computational' (gaṇnātmak).

आयकर विभाग आपकी आय की गणना कर रहा है। (The Income Tax Department is calculating your income.)

The most common mistake learners make is confusing गणना करना with गिनना. While both involve numbers, they are not interchangeable in formal contexts. If you tell a math professor you are 'ginnā' an integral, it sounds like you are literally counting the lines on the paper rather than solving the math.

Mistake 1: Gender Agreement: Saying 'मैंने गणना किया' (mēnē gaṇnā kiyā). Since 'gaṇnā' is feminine, it must be 'मैंने गणना की' (mēnē gaṇnā kī).
Mistake 2: Overuse in Casual Speech: Using it when buying vegetables. Say 'पैसे गिन लो' (count the money) instead of 'पैसों की गणना करो'.

❌ उसने संख्या गणना किया।
✅ उसने संख्या की गणना की।

Another error is forgetting the 'kī' (की) between the object and the verb. Because 'gaṇnā' is a noun being used in a compound verb, the object 'belongs' to the calculation. You are doing the calculation *of* the profit. Without 'kī', the sentence structure collapses.

Hindi has several words for dealing with numbers, each with its own nuance. Choosing the right one depends on whether you are at a market, in a lab, or in an office.

गिनना (Ginnā): To count sequentially (1, 2, 3...). Used for physical objects.
Example: अपनी उंगलियां गिनो (Count your fingers).
हिसाब करना (Hisāb karnā): To calculate in a commercial or everyday sense. Very common for bills and money.
Example: दुकान का हिसाब करो (Calculate the shop's accounts).
परिकलन करना (Parikalan karnā): Highly technical/scientific term for 'computation'. Even more formal than 'gaṇnā'.
Example: डेटा का परिकलन (Computation of data).
आंकना (Ānknā): To estimate or assess. Not an exact calculation, but a judgment of value.
Example: खतरे को आंकना (To assess the danger).

Formal: लाभ की गणना (Calculation of profit)
Informal: पैसों का हिसाब (Account of money)

When in doubt, 'hisāb karnā' is the safest for daily life, but 'gaṇnā karnā' will earn you respect in formal writing or professional environments.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The Hindu deity Ganesha is the 'Lord of the Gaṇas' (groups/categories). His name shares the same root as 'gaṇnā', symbolizing his role as the master of intellect and calculation.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ɡəɳ.nɑː kəɾ.nɑː/

US /ɡʌn.nɑː kʌr.nɑː/

Stress is on the first syllable 'Gaṇ' and the second syllable of 'karnā'.

Rhymes With

तुलना करना (tulnā karnā) रचना करना (rachnā karnā) कल्पना करना (kalpnā karnā) योजना करना (yojnā karnā) प्रार्थना करना (prārthnā karnā) घटना (ghaṭnā) पटना (Paṭnā) बढ़ना (baṛhnā)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'ṇ' (ण) as a regular 'n' (न).
Stress on the 'na' in 'ganna' instead of 'gan'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

The word is common in newspapers but requires knowing the retroflex 'ṇ'.

Writing 4/5

Learners often forget the 'kī' postposition and the feminine agreement.

Speaking 3/5

Pronouncing 'gaṇnā' correctly is the main hurdle.

Listening 3/5

Easily recognized in formal contexts like news.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

गिनना (to count) नंबर (number) करना (to do) गणित (math) की (of)

Learn Next

परिकलन (computation) सांख्यिकी (statistics) एल्गोरिदम (algorithm) सटीकता (precision) विश्लेषण (analysis)

Advanced

अभिकलन (computing) प्रकलन (estimation) निकासी (derivation) प्रमेय (theorem)

Grammar to Know

Compound Verbs with 'Karnā'

Gaṇnā + Karnā = To Calculate.

Feminine Noun Postposition

Gaṇnā is feminine, so use 'ki' (Object ki gaṇnā).

Ergative 'Ne' in Past Tense

Usne gaṇnā kī (He calculated).

Passive Voice with 'Jānā'

Gaṇnā kī jātī hai (Calculation is done).

Infinitive as Noun

Gaṇnā karnā mushkil hai (Calculating is difficult).

Examples by Level

मैं नंबर की गणना करता हूँ।

I calculate the numbers.

Simple present tense with 'karta hoon'.

क्या आप गणना कर सकते हैं?

Can you calculate?

Using 'sakte hain' for ability.

वह गणना कर रही है।

She is calculating.

Present continuous tense.

इसकी गणना करो।

Calculate this.

Imperative form (command).

मैंने गणना की।

I calculated.

Past tense; notice 'kī' for feminine 'gaṇnā'.

गणना सरल है।

The calculation is simple.

Gaṇnā used as a noun here.

वे गणना करते हैं।

They calculate.

Plural present tense.

एक, दो, तीन... गणना करो।

One, two, three... calculate.

Linking counting to calculation.

कृपया कुल योग की गणना करें।

Please calculate the total sum.

Formal imperative with 'karen'.

क्या आपने दूरी की गणना की?

Did you calculate the distance?

Past tense question.

मैं अपने खर्चों की गणना कर रहा हूँ।

I am calculating my expenses.

Genitive 'kī' used before 'gaṇnā'.

कंप्यूटर तेज़ी से गणना करता है।

The computer calculates quickly.

Adverb 'tezi se' modifying the verb.

शिक्षक ने अंकों की गणना की।

The teacher calculated the marks.

Ergative 'ne' construction in past tense.

हमें लाभ की गणना करनी चाहिए।

We should calculate the profit.

Using 'chāhiye' for obligation.

वह गलत गणना करता है।

He calculates wrongly.

Adjective 'galat' used as an adverb.

समय की गणना करना मुश्किल है।

Calculating time is difficult.

Infinitive as a subject.

वैज्ञानिकों ने ग्रहों की गति की गणना की।

Scientists calculated the movement of planets.

Formal past tense with multiple genitives.

आपको टैक्स की सटीक गणना करनी होगी।

You will have to calculate the tax precisely.

Future obligation 'karni hogi'.

इस मशीन से गणना करना आसान है।

Calculating with this machine is easy.

Instrumental 'se' for the tool used.

वोटों की गणना अभी जारी है।

The counting of votes is still ongoing.

Gaṇnā as a noun in a continuous state.

क्या आपने जोखिम की गणना की है?

Have you calculated the risk?

Present perfect tense.

वह बिना कैलकुलेटर के गणना कर सकता है।

He can calculate without a calculator.

'Binā... ke' (without) construction.

जनगणना के लिए डेटा की गणना की गई।

Data was calculated for the census.

Passive voice 'kī gaī'.

सटीक गणना के बिना परिणाम गलत हो सकते हैं।

Without precise calculation, results can be wrong.

Conditional phrase with 'ke binā'.

अर्थशास्त्रियों ने मुद्रास्फीति की दर की गणना की है।

Economists have calculated the rate of inflation.

Complex subject and object.

एल्गोरिदम डेटा की गणना बहुत कुशलता से करता है।

The algorithm calculates the data very efficiently.

Technical vocabulary 'kushalṭā se'.

हमें भविष्य की ज़रूरतों की गणना करनी होगी।

We will have to calculate future needs.

Abstract object 'zaroorat'.

उसने अपनी गलतियों की गणना करने से इनकार कर दिया।

He refused to calculate (account for) his mistakes.

Infinitive used with 'se inkaar karnā'.

इस सॉफ्टवेयर में गणना करने की क्षमता अधिक है।

This software has a high capacity to calculate.

Possessive 'kī' linking noun 'kshamta'.

क्या आप इस सांख्यिकीय डेटा की गणना कर सकते हैं?

Can you calculate this statistical data?

Adjective 'sānkhyikīya' (statistical).

उसने मानसिक रूप से गणना की।

He calculated mentally.

Adverbial phrase 'mānasik rūp se'.

गणना करते समय सावधानी बरतें।

Be careful while calculating.

'Karte samay' (while doing) construction.

ब्रह्मांड की आयु की गणना करना एक जटिल कार्य है।

Calculating the age of the universe is a complex task.

Gerundive use of the verb.

दार्शनिक अक्सर जीवन के मूल्यों की गणना करते हैं।

Philosophers often calculate (weigh) the values of life.

Metaphorical usage.

त्रुटि की गणना करने के बाद, प्रयोग को दोहराया गया।

After calculating the error, the experiment was repeated.

'Karne ke baad' (after doing) sequence.

राजस्व की गणना में विसंगतियां पाई गईं।

Discrepancies were found in the calculation of revenue.

Locative case 'gaṇnā mē' (in calculation).

क्या आपने इस सिद्धांत की गणितीय गणना की है?

Have you done the mathematical calculation of this theory?

Adjective 'gaṇitīya' (mathematical).

वह अपनी उपलब्धियों की गणना करने में व्यस्त है।

He is busy calculating (counting) his achievements.

'Mē vyast' (busy in) construction.

परमाणु ऊर्जा की गणना के लिए विशेष उपकरणों की आवश्यकता होती है।

Special equipment is needed for the calculation of nuclear energy.

Passive requirement structure.

उसने लाभ-हानि की सावधानीपूर्वक गणना की।

He carefully calculated the profit and loss.

Compound object 'lābh-hāni'.

क्वांटम कंप्यूटर असंभव लगने वाली गणनाएं कर सकते हैं।

Quantum computers can perform calculations that seem impossible.

Noun plural 'gaṇnā'ē' used with 'karnā'.

ऐतिहासिक ग्रंथों में समय की गणना की विभिन्न प्रणालियां हैं।

There are different systems of time calculation in historical texts.

Complex genitive chain.

क्या आप इस एल्गोरिथम की जटिलता की गणना कर सकते हैं?

Can you compute the complexity of this algorithm?

Focus on 'computational complexity'.

उनकी गणना के अनुसार, प्रलय अवश्यंभावी है।

According to his calculation, the apocalypse is inevitable.

'Ke anusār' (according to).

गणितीय शुद्धता के लिए बार-बार गणना करना आवश्यक है।

Repeated calculation is necessary for mathematical accuracy.

Adverbial 'bār-bār'.

उन्होंने जनसंख्या घनत्व की सूक्ष्म गणना की।

They performed a minute calculation of population density.

Adjective 'sūkshma' (subtle/minute).

गणना की इस पद्धति को आधुनिक युग में बदल दिया गया है।

This method of calculation has been changed in the modern era.

Passive perfect tense.

वह अपने जीवन के शेष दिनों की गणना कर रहा है।

He is calculating the remaining days of his life.

Poetic/Philosophical register.

Synonyms

हिसाब लगाना गिनना परिकलन करना जोड़ना आंकना तय करना अनुमान लगाना समीकरण सुलझाना

Antonyms

अंदाज़ा लगाना अनदेखा करना भूलना लापरवाही करना

Common Collocations

सटीक गणना

मतगणना

जनगणना

लाभ की गणना

दूरी की गणना

समय की गणना

लागत की गणना

अंकों की गणना

त्रुटि की गणना

औसत की गणना

Common Phrases

गणना के अनुसार

— According to the calculation.

मेरी गणना के अनुसार, हम जीतेंगे।

गणना में गलती

— A mistake in calculation.

गणना में गलती मत करो।

पुनः गणना करना

— To recalculate.

कृपया पुनः गणना करें।

मानसिक गणना

— Mental calculation.

वह मानसिक गणना में तेज़ है।

गणना का आधार

— Basis of calculation.

आपकी गणना का आधार क्या है?

जटिल गणना

— Complex calculation.

यह एक जटिल गणना है।

विस्तृत गणना

— Detailed calculation.

विस्तृत गणना की आवश्यकता है।

गणना करना संभव नहीं

— Not possible to calculate.

तारों की गणना करना संभव नहीं है।

गणना की विधि

— Method of calculation.

गणना की विधि सरल है।

स्वचालित गणना

— Automatic calculation.

यह मशीन स्वचालित गणना करती है।

Often Confused With

गणना करना vs गन्ना (gannā)

Means 'sugarcane'. Be careful with the dental 'n' vs retroflex 'ṇ'.

गणना करना vs गिनना (ginnā)

Simple counting. 'Gaṇnā' is for mathematical calculation.

गणना करना vs गाना (gānā)

Means 'to sing'. Completely different vowels.

Idioms & Expressions

"उंगलियों पर गणना करना"

— To count on fingers; to be so few they can be counted easily.

सच्चे दोस्त उंगलियों पर गणना करने लायक होते हैं।

Literary

"दिन गणना"

— To count the days (waiting for something).

वह घर जाने के दिन की गणना कर रहा है।

Informal

"कौड़ी-कौड़ी की गणना करना"

— To calculate every single penny; to be very frugal or meticulous.

वह कौड़ी-कौड़ी की गणना करता है।

Informal

"गणित बिठाना"

— To figure out a strategy or calculation (often colloquial).

उसने अपना गणित बिठा लिया है।

Slang/Informal

"हिसाब-किताब बराबर करना"

— To settle accounts/scores.

आज मैं उससे अपना हिसाब-किताब बराबर करूँगा।

Neutral

"गणना से बाहर"

— Beyond calculation; countless.

उसकी दौलत गणना से बाहर है।

Formal

"पल-पल की गणना करना"

— To count every moment (in anxiety or joy).

माँ अपने बेटे के आने की पल-पल की गणना कर रही थी।

Literary

"नंबरों का खेल"

— A game of numbers (referring to manipulated calculations).

यह सब सिर्फ नंबरों का खेल है।

Informal

"सिरों की गणना"

— Headcount.

सभा में सिरों की गणना की गई।

Formal

"उम्र की गणना करना"

— To calculate one's age (often used when feeling old).

अब उम्र की गणना करने का क्या फायदा?

Neutral

Easily Confused

गणना करना vs गिनना

Both involve numbers.

Ginnā is sequential (1, 2, 3), Gaṇnā is mathematical (formulas/logic).

पैसे गिनो vs लाभ की गणना करो।

गणना करना vs हिसाब

Both mean calculation.

Hisāb is more commercial/daily life; Gaṇnā is more formal/academic.

घर का हिसाब vs तारों की गणना।

गणना करना vs आंकना

Both involve values.

Ānknā is estimation/assessment; Gaṇnā is precise calculation.

खतरे को आंकना vs दूरी की गणना।

गणना करना vs तुलना

Sounds similar.

Tulnā means comparison; Gaṇnā means calculation.

दो चीजों की तुलना करना।

गणना करना vs परिकलन

Synonyms.

Parikalan is even more technical/scientific than Gaṇnā.

जटिल परिकलन करना।

Sentence Patterns

S + O + की गणना करता है

वह नंबर की गणना करता है।

S + O + की गणना कर रहा है

मैं खर्च की गणना कर रहा हूँ।

S + ने + O + की गणना की

उसने दूरी की गणना की।

O + की गणना की जानी चाहिए

टैक्स की गणना की जानी चाहिए।

यदि... तो गणना करना

यदि डेटा सही है, तो गणना करना आसान होगा।

गणना की पद्धति का विश्लेषण

हमें गणना की पद्धति का विश्लेषण करना होगा।

S + O + की गणना कर सकता है

तुम लाभ की गणना कर सकते हो।

कृपया O + की गणना करें

कृपया योग की गणना करें।

Word Family

Nouns

गणना (gaṇnā - calculation)

गणक (gaṇak - computer/calculator)

गणित (gaṇit - mathematics)

गणन (gaṇan - numeration)

Verbs

गणना करना (gaṇnā karnā - to calculate)

Adjectives

गणनीय (gaṇanīya - calculable/countable)

गणितीय (gaṇitīya - mathematical)

अगणित (agaṇit - countless)

संख्या (sankhyā - number)

अंक (ank - digit)

योग (yog - sum)

हिसाब (hisāb - account)

परिकलन (parikalan - computation)

How to Use It

frequency

High in formal/professional contexts, Medium in daily speech.

Common Mistakes

मैंने नंबर गणना किया। → मैंने नंबर की गणना की।
Missing 'kī' and wrong gender agreement.
पैसे की गणना करो (at a shop). → पैसे गिन लो।
'Gaṇnā' is too formal for a casual transaction.
वह गन्ना कर रहा है। → वह गणना कर रहा है।
Saying 'sugarcane' instead of 'calculating' due to bad pronunciation.
गणनाओं को किया गया। → गणनाएं की गईं।
Improper plural passive construction.
मैं गणना करूँगा (without object). → मैं इसकी गणना करूँगा।
Usually needs an object or a reference in Hindi.

Tips

Gender Agreement

Always remember 'gaṇnā' is feminine. Your past tense verb must be 'kī'.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'gaṇnā' in exams and 'hisāb' at the market.

Retroflex N

Practice the 'ṇ' (ण) sound for authenticity.

Compound Verb

Keep the 'kī' postposition consistent.

Root Word

Connect it to 'Ganit' (Math) to remember it easily.

Matgaṇnā

Look for this word during Indian election news to see it in action.

Mental Math

Use 'mānasik gaṇnā' to describe doing math in your head.

Context Clues

If you hear 'kī gaṇnā', expect a number or amount to follow.

Recalculate

Use 'phir se' or 'punah' for recalculation.

Scientific Hindi

This is a core word for scientific and technical Hindi.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Gun' (Gaṇ) shooting 'Numbers' (Nā) into a calculator. 'Gaṇ-nā' is the sound of the calculation happening.

Visual Association

Imagine an ancient Indian scholar writing numbers on a palm leaf with a stylus, meticulously 'calculating' the stars.

Word Web

Math Numbers Logic Calculator Census Votes Profit Distance

Challenge

Try to find 3 things in your room and say 'Main [object] ki gaṇnā kartā hoon' (I calculate the [object]).

Word Origin

From the Sanskrit root 'Gaṇ' (गण्), which means to count, enumerate, or sum up. It is related to the idea of a 'group' or 'category'.

Original meaning: To group things together in order to count them.

Indo-Aryan

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities, but use 'ginnā' for money in casual markets to avoid sounding like a robot.

In English, we use 'calculate' for both math and strategy. Hindi 'gaṇnā' is slightly more mathematical.

Shakuntala Devi (The Human Computer) Aryabhata (Ancient Mathematician) The Indian Census (Jangaṇnā)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

School/Mathematics

समीकरण की गणना
क्षेत्रफल की गणना
अंकों की गणना
सही गणना

Business/Finance

लाभ की गणना
टैक्स की गणना
लागत की गणना
बजट की गणना

Elections

मतगणना केंद्र
वोटों की गणना
पुनर्मतगणना
गणना की गति

Science/Physics

दूरी की गणना
वेग की गणना
द्रव्यमान की गणना
सटीक गणना

Daily Life

समय की गणना
उम्र की गणना
खर्चों की गणना
दिनों की गणना

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपने आज के खर्चों की गणना की है?"

"इस प्रोजेक्ट की कुल लागत की गणना कौन करेगा?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि मशीनों द्वारा की गई गणना हमेशा सही होती है?"

"मतगणना के परिणाम कब तक आएंगे?"

"क्या आप मानसिक गणना में अच्छे हैं?"

Journal Prompts

आज आपने अपने समय की गणना कैसे की? क्या आपने समय का सही उपयोग किया?

एक ऐसी स्थिति के बारे में लिखें जब आपकी गणना गलत हो गई थी।

क्या जीवन के मूल्यों की गणना करना संभव है? अपने विचार लिखें।

यदि आपको देश की जनगणना का काम दिया जाए, तो आप इसे कैसे करेंगे?

भविष्य की अपनी योजनाओं की लागत की गणना करें और विस्तार से लिखें।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It is a feminine noun. This is why we use 'kī' and 'kī' in the past tense (मैंने गणना की).

Yes, but it sounds very formal. In a shop, use 'ginnā' or 'hisāb karnā'.

It means 'Census' (People-Calculation). It's a very common term in India.

'Gaṇnā' is standard formal 'calculation'. 'Parikalan' is highly technical 'computation'.

You can say 'punah gaṇnā karnā' (पुनः गणना करना).

Yes, like 'calculating risks' or 'calculating time', though it usually implies a numerical basis.

Yes, 'gaṇak' or 'gaṇan-yantra' can mean calculator, though 'calculator' is often used in English-mixed Hindi.

Because 'gaṇnā' is a noun in this compound verb, so the object 'belongs' to it (Calculation *of* X).

Rarely in songs, but often in movies with political or scientific themes.

Yes, it is a direct loanword from Sanskrit.