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इंटरव्यू

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At the A1 level, you just need to know that 'इंटरव्यू' (Interview) is a word used when someone wants a job or is talking to a famous person. Since it's an English word, it's very easy to remember! You should learn how to say 'I have an interview' which is 'मेरा इंटरव्यू है' (Mera interview hai). Notice we use 'मेरा' (my) because the word is masculine. You might also hear 'इंटरव्यू कहाँ है?' (Where is the interview?). At this stage, don't worry about complex grammar. Just treat it as a special meeting. Remember, in Hindi, we don't 'do' an interview; we usually say it 'is' there. If you are going to one, you can say 'मैं इंटरव्यू के लिए जा रहा हूँ' (I am going for the interview). It's a very helpful word if you are living in India and looking for work or talking about your day. Most people will understand you perfectly because the word is exactly the same as in English. Just focus on the basic 'Subject + Interview + Verb' structure. For example, 'आज इंटरव्यू है' (Today is the interview). You can also use it with basic adjectives like 'बड़ा' (big) or 'छोटा' (small). 'बड़ा इंटरव्यू' means an important interview. This word is a great 'bridge' word for beginners because it feels familiar while helping you practice Hindi sentence structures.
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At the A2 level, you should start using 'इंटरव्यू' with specific verbs. The most important thing to learn is that if you are the person trying to get the job, you use the verb 'देना' (dena - to give). If you are the boss, you use 'लेना' (lena - to take). So, 'मैंने इंटरव्यू दिया' means 'I gave an interview' (I was the candidate). This is different from English! You should also learn to use it with 'के लिए' (for), like 'इंटरव्यू के लिए तैयारी' (preparation for the interview). You can describe your experience using simple past tense: 'इंटरव्यू अच्छा था' (The interview was good) or 'इंटरव्यू मुश्किल था' (The interview was difficult). You will also start to see it in compound sentences, like 'इंटरव्यू के बाद मैं घर गया' (After the interview, I went home). At this level, you should be able to answer basic questions about an interview, such as 'आपका इंटरव्यू कब है?' (When is your interview?) or 'इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?' (How was the interview?). You are moving beyond just knowing the word to using it in functional, everyday conversations about work and career. You should also be aware that the word is masculine, so all your adjectives (good, bad, difficult) must end in the '-aa' sound to match it.
At the B1 level, you can use 'इंटरव्यू' in more complex professional and social contexts. You should be comfortable using the oblique form 'इंटरव्यू में' (in the interview) to describe what happened. For example, 'इंटरव्यू में मुझसे मुश्किल सवाल पूछे गए' (In the interview, difficult questions were asked of me). You can also use related terms like 'इंटरव्यू कॉल' (interview call/invitation) and 'इंटरव्यू प्रोसेस' (interview process). At this stage, you should understand the difference between 'इंटरव्यू' and the more formal 'साक्षात्कार' (saakshaatkaar), even if you mostly use the former. You can discuss preparation strategies: 'इंटरव्यू की तैयारी कैसे करें?' (How to prepare for the interview?). You should also be able to use various tenses and moods, such as the future 'अगर मुझे इंटरव्यू कॉल आएगा, तो मैं ज़रूर जाऊँगा' (If I get an interview call, I will definitely go). You can start using it with more nuanced adjectives like 'सफल' (successful) or 'तनावपूर्ण' (stressful). Your ability to explain the outcome of an interview in detail—discussing the interviewer's behavior or the specific topics covered—is a key B1 skill. You might also encounter the word in news articles or professional emails, so being able to read and write it correctly in the Devanagari script is essential.
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At the B2 level, you can use 'इंटरव्यू' to talk about abstract concepts related to employment and media. You can discuss the 'इंटरव्यू तकनीक' (interview techniques) or the 'इंटरव्यू राउंड्स' (interview rounds) in a multi-stage hiring process. You should be able to participate in a debate or a detailed discussion about whether 'इंटरव्यू' is a fair way to judge a candidate's talent. You can use it in the passive voice: 'उसका इंटरव्यू लिया गया' (His interview was taken/He was interviewed). You'll also notice it being used in media contexts where 'एक्सक्लूसिव इंटरव्यू' (exclusive interview) or 'लाइव इंटरव्यू' (live interview) are common. You should be able to handle complex sentence structures involving the word, such as 'इंटरव्यू के दौरान अपनी बॉडी लैंग्वेज पर ध्यान देना ज़रूरी है' (It is important to pay attention to your body language during the interview). At this level, you should also be familiar with the cultural nuances—for instance, how to dress for an 'इंटरव्यू' in India or the typical etiquette involved. You can use the word to describe not just job interviews, but also media interviews or research interviews. Your vocabulary should also include related professional terms like 'एचआर इंटरव्यू' (HR interview) or 'टेक्निकल इंटरव्यू' (technical interview).
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At the C1 level, you use 'इंटरव्यू' with the sophistication of a near-native speaker. You can analyze the rhetoric used in a 'राजनीतिक इंटरव्यू' (political interview) or the psychological pressure of a 'स्ट्रेस इंटरव्यू' (stress interview). You understand that while 'इंटरव्यू' is the standard word, using 'साक्षात्कार' in a formal essay or a high-level corporate report adds a layer of professional polish. You can use the word in idiomatic or highly specific ways, such as 'इंटरव्यू क्रैक करना' (to crack/pass an interview - a common Indianism) or 'इंटरव्यू में अटक जाना' (to get stuck in an interview). You can discuss the ethics of journalism in relation to 'इंटरव्यू', such as 'ऑफ-द-रिकॉर्ड इंटरव्यू' (off-the-record interview). You should be able to write detailed summaries of interviews, capturing the nuances of the speaker's tone and intent. Your grammar should be flawless, including the correct use of the oblique plural 'इंटरव्यूओं' in academic writing. You can also use the word to describe qualitative research methods, discussing 'इंटरव्यू गाइड' (interview guides) or 'सेमी-स्ट्रक्चर्ड इंटरव्यू' (semi-structured interviews) with ease. At this level, the word is just one tool in a vast repertoire of professional and intellectual Hindi vocabulary.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command over the word 'इंटरव्यू' and its place in the linguistic landscape of Hindi. You can discuss the linguistic evolution of how English loanwords like 'इंटरव्यू' have displaced traditional Sanskritized terms like 'साक्षात्कार' and what this says about modern Indian identity. You can conduct an 'इंटरव्यू' yourself in high-pressure environments, using culturally appropriate honorifics and complex grammatical structures to elicit detailed information. You are capable of translating complex English interview transcripts into natural-sounding Hindi that captures every subtle nuance, choosing between 'इंटरव्यू', 'साक्षात्कार', 'भेंट', or 'गुफ्तगू' depending on the exact register and emotional tone. You can write critical analyses of famous interviews in Indian history, discussing their impact on public policy or social change. For you, the word is not just a label for a meeting; it's a concept that you can manipulate and explore in creative writing, poetry, or advanced academic research. You understand the subtle socio-linguistic markers associated with the word—how its pronunciation might vary across different regions of India and what that implies about the speaker's background. Your usage is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker.
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इंटरव्यू in 30 Seconds

  • Used for job or media interviews.
  • Masculine noun in Hindi grammar.
  • Pairs with 'dena' (candidate) and 'lena' (interviewer).
  • Loanword from English, highly common in urban Hindi.

The word इंटरव्यू (pronounced as 'In-tar-vyoo') is a ubiquitous loanword in modern Hindi, directly adopted from the English word 'Interview'. While traditional Hindi possesses the word साक्षात्कार (saakshaatkaar), in common parlance, especially in urban areas and professional settings, इंटरव्यू is used almost exclusively. It refers to a formal meeting where one person or a panel asks questions to another person to evaluate their suitability for a job, a course of study, or to gather information for a journalistic piece. In the context of the modern Indian job market, this word carries significant weight and often evokes a sense of formal preparation and nervous anticipation. Whether it is a corporate role in Bangalore, a government position in Delhi, or a media session in Mumbai, the term remains the standard. Understanding its usage is crucial because it follows specific grammatical patterns that differ slightly from its English counterpart, particularly in how it pairs with Hindi verbs. It is not just a noun; it is a gateway to professional advancement in the Hindi-speaking world. The word bridges the gap between traditional social interactions and the structured, meritocratic processes of the modern era. People use it in various contexts: job hunting, college admissions, visa applications, and celebrity interactions on television. Its adoption into Hindi is so seamless that even people with limited English proficiency use it without hesitation, making it an essential part of the A2-level vocabulary for any learner aiming for functional fluency in contemporary India.

Professional Context
Used when discussing job applications or career progress. Example: 'मेरा कल एक बड़ी कंपनी में इंटरव्यू है' (I have an interview at a big company tomorrow).
Media Context
Refers to a journalist questioning a public figure. Example: 'अभिनेता ने टीवी पर इंटरव्यू दिया' (The actor gave an interview on TV).
Academic Context
Used for university admissions or scholarship evaluations.

नौकरी पाने के लिए आपको एक कठिन इंटरव्यू से गुजरना होगा। (To get the job, you will have to go through a difficult interview.)

Furthermore, the word has evolved to describe not just the event but the entire experience. When someone says 'इंटरव्यू अच्छा रहा' (The interview went well), they are summarizing the quality of the interaction. It is also common to see the word combined with Hindi suffixes or used in compound verb structures, which we will explore in the following sections. For a learner, mastering this word provides a high return on investment because it is universally understood and frequently used in daily life, especially among the working-age population.

Using इंटरव्यू correctly in Hindi requires understanding the specific verbs it pairs with. Unlike English, where you 'have' or 'do' an interview, Hindi uses देना (dena - to give) if you are the candidate and लेना (lena - to take) if you are the interviewer. This can be counter-intuitive for English speakers. If you say 'मैंने इंटरव्यू लिया' (I took the interview), it means you were the person asking the questions, not the one applying for the job. To say you were the candidate, you must say 'मैंने इंटरव्यू दिया' (I gave the interview). This distinction is the most common hurdle for learners. Additionally, the word functions as a masculine noun, so you use 'का' (ka) or 'के' (ke) rather than 'की' (ki). For example, 'इंटरव्यू का समय' (The time of the interview). When describing the difficulty, you would say 'कठिन इंटरव्यू' (difficult interview) or 'आसान इंटरव्यू' (easy interview). The word is also frequently used with the postposition 'में' (me - in) to describe what happened during the session, such as 'इंटरव्यू में उन्होंने मुझसे कई सवाल पूछे' (In the interview, they asked me many questions).

Candidate Perspective (to give)
Verbs: देना (dena), अटेंड करना (attend karna). Example: 'मैं कल इंटरव्यू देने जाऊँगा।'
Interviewer Perspective (to take)
Verbs: लेना (lena), कंडक्ट करना (conduct karna). Example: 'बॉस आज नए उम्मीदवारों का इंटरव्यू ले रहे हैं।'

क्या आपने अपना इंटरव्यू सफलतापूर्वक पूरा किया? (Did you successfully complete your interview?)

Another important aspect is the plural form. While 'इंटरव्यू' can stay the same in many contexts (as is common with loanwords), the oblique plural form becomes 'इंटरव्यूओं' (intervyuon) when followed by a postposition, such as 'कई इंटरव्यूओं के बाद' (after many interviews). However, in casual speech, people often just say 'कई इंटरव्यू के बाद'. For learners, focusing on the 'dena/lena' distinction is the most important step to sounding natural. You should also practice using it with adjectives like 'पहला' (first), 'आखरी' (last), and 'अगला' (next) to build more complex sentences.

You will encounter the word इंटरव्यू in almost every facet of modern Indian life. In the professional world, it is the standard term used in offices, recruitment agencies, and on professional networking sites like LinkedIn (Hindi interface). If you are walking through a business district like Gurgaon or BKC in Mumbai, you will hear young professionals discussing their 'इंटरव्यू कॉल' (interview calls) or 'इंटरव्यू का अनुभव' (interview experiences). On television, news anchors frequently say, 'आज हमारे साथ खास इंटरव्यू में हैं...' (Today with us in a special interview is...). This is especially common in political journalism where 'एक्सक्लूसिव इंटरव्यू' (exclusive interview) is a major catchphrase. In the world of entertainment, Bollywood stars give 'इंटरव्यू' to promote their upcoming films. Even in the educational sector, students preparing for the UPSC (Civil Services) or MBA entrance exams spend months preparing for the 'इंटरव्यू राउंड'. The word is also a staple in 'Hinglish' (the blend of Hindi and English), where it acts as a bridge word that everyone understands regardless of their primary language. You will also see it in newspaper headlines, though some conservative Hindi newspapers might still use 'साक्षात्कार', the captions and subheadings almost always revert to 'इंटरव्यू' for better reach and clarity.

TV News
Frequent use for political and celebrity questioning sessions. 'लाइव इंटरव्यू' is common.
Corporate Offices
Standard term for hiring. 'इंटरव्यू शेड्यूल करना' (to schedule an interview).

कल रात के समाचार में प्रधानमंत्री का इंटरव्यू दिखाया गया। (The Prime Minister's interview was shown in last night's news.)

In social gatherings, friends might ask each other, 'तुम्हारा इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?' (How was your interview?). In the digital age, 'वीडियो इंटरव्यू' (video interview) and 'ऑनलाइन इंटरव्यू' (online interview) have become extremely common terms since 2020. The word has even made its way into Hindi cinema (Bollywood) titles and song lyrics occasionally, symbolizing the modern struggle for employment. For a learner, listening to Hindi podcasts or watching YouTube channels that feature interviews (like 'The Lallantop' or 'BeerBiceps' Hindi channel) is an excellent way to hear the word used in its natural, rhythmic context.

The most significant mistake English speakers make when using इंटरव्यू in Hindi is the confusion between the verbs देना (dena) and लेना (lena). In English, you 'take' an interview when you are the candidate ('I'm taking an interview today'). However, in Hindi, if you say 'मैं इंटरव्यू ले रहा हूँ', it means you are the boss/interviewer. As a candidate, you must say 'मैं इंटरव्यू दे रहा हूँ'. This is a logic flip that requires conscious practice. Another common error is regarding the gender of the word. Since it ends in a 'u' sound (view), some learners mistakenly treat it as feminine, but it is masculine. Therefore, saying 'मेरी इंटरव्यू' is incorrect; it should be 'मेरा इंटरव्यू'. Similarly, adjectives must agree: 'अच्छी इंटरव्यू' is wrong, 'अच्छा इंटरव्यू' is right. Another mistake is over-formalizing the word. While 'साक्षात्कार' is the 'pure' Hindi word, using it in a casual conversation about a job at a tech startup will sound unnaturally stiff and outdated. Learners also sometimes struggle with the pluralization. While 'इंटरव्यू' is acceptable for both singular and plural in many cases, using the English plural 'interviews' in the middle of a Hindi sentence (e.g., 'मैंने बहुत interviews दिए') is common in Hinglish but should be avoided if you are aiming for standard Hindi proficiency. Lastly, pronunciation sometimes falters; the 'v' in 'view' should be a clear 'v' sound, not a 'w' sound, to sound more like the standard Indian English/Hindi hybrid pronunciation.

Verb Confusion
Mistake: Using 'लेना' as a candidate. Correction: Use 'देना' for candidates, 'लेना' for interviewers.
Gender Agreement
Mistake: 'मेरी इंटरव्यू अच्छी थी'. Correction: 'मेरा इंटरव्यू अच्छा था'.

❌ गलत: मैंने आज इंटरव्यू लिया। (जब आप उम्मीदवार हों)
✅ सही: मैंने आज इंटरव्यू दिया।

Another subtle mistake is the placement of the word in the sentence. Hindi follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order. So, it should be 'मैं (Subject) इंटरव्यू (Object) दे रहा हूँ (Verb)', not 'मैं दे रहा हूँ इंटरव्यू'. Beginners often carry over the English SVO structure. Finally, avoid using the word 'meeting' as a direct substitute for 'interview' in professional contexts; while an interview is a meeting, the word 'इंटरव्यू' carries the specific connotation of evaluation which 'मीटिंग' or 'मुलाकात' does not.

While इंटरव्यू is the most common term, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific context. The most direct formal synonym is साक्षात्कार (saakshaatkaar). This word is derived from Sanskrit and literally means 'bringing before the eyes' or 'witnessing'. You will see this in government job notifications, formal literature, and high-end journalism. Another word is भेंट (bhent), which often implies a meeting or an audience with someone of high status, sometimes used for interviews with spiritual leaders or poets. Then there is मुलाकात (mulaakaat), an Urdu-origin word that simply means 'meeting'. While not a direct synonym for 'interview' in a job context, it is often used in media headlines like 'एक खास मुलाकात' (A special meeting/interview). For a more casual conversation, people might just use बातचीत (baatchit), which means 'conversation' or 'talk'. For example, 'उनसे मेरी थोड़ी बातचीत हुई' (I had a little talk/interview with them). Understanding these nuances helps a learner choose the right word for the right audience. If you are writing a formal application, 'साक्षात्कार' might impress, but in an actual office, 'इंटरव्यू' is what everyone says.

साक्षात्कार (Saakshaatkaar)
Very formal, used in government/academic contexts. 'साक्षात्कार के लिए आमंत्रित' (Invited for interview).
मुलाकात (Mulaakaat)
Neutral to poetic, implies a general meeting. 'कल उनसे मुलाकात हुई' (Met them yesterday).
परिचर्चा (Paricharcha)
Means 'discussion', often used for panel interviews or group discussions.

सरकारी नौकरी के लिए साक्षात्कार अनिवार्य है। (An interview is mandatory for a government job.)

In a journalistic context, you might also hear the term प्रेस वार्ता (press vaarta), which specifically refers to a press conference rather than a one-on-one interview. For a learner, the best strategy is to use 'इंटरव्यू' in 90% of situations but recognize 'साक्षात्कार' when reading formal documents. This balance ensures you sound like a modern, natural speaker while remaining literate in formal Hindi. Also, keep in mind that 'इंटरव्यू' is never used for a casual hang-out with friends, where 'मिलना' (milna) is the appropriate verb.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

Despite being an English word, 'इंटरव्यू' is so common that many Hindi speakers might not even realize it's a loanword; it has completely naturalized into the language's grammatical structure.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈɪntəvjuː/
US /ˈɪntərvjuː/
Primary stress is on the first syllable 'In'.
Rhymes With
व्यू (View) न्यू (New) रिव्यू (Review) प्रीव्यू (Preview) क्यू (Queue) ड्यू (Due) फ्यू (Few) मेन्यू (Menu)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing it as 'Inter-wew' (using a 'w' instead of 'v').
  • Adding an extra vowel at the end like 'Intervyua'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

Easy to read as it's a phonetic loanword.

Writing 2/5

The spelling in Devanagari requires knowing the half-letter 'n' and 'v'.

Speaking 1/5

Very easy to pronounce as it's an English word.

Listening 1/5

Easily recognizable in fast speech.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

नौकरी (Job) देना (To give) लेना (To take) सवाल (Question) जवाब (Answer)

Learn Next

सैलरी (Salary) कंपनी (Company) अनुभव (Experience) योग्यता (Qualification) चयन (Selection)

Advanced

साक्षात्कार (Formal interview) उम्मीदवार (Candidate) नियोक्ता (Employer) पद (Post/Position) अनुबंध (Contract)

Grammar to Know

Masculine Noun Agreement

मेरा इंटरव्यू (Correct), मेरी इंटरव्यू (Incorrect).

'Ne' construction in Past Tense

मैंने इंटरव्यू दिया (I gave an interview).

Compound Verbs with Loanwords

इंटरव्यू अटेंड करना (To attend an interview).

Oblique Case with Postpositions

इंटरव्यू के बाद (After the interview).

Verb selection (Dena/Lena)

उम्मीदवार इंटरव्यू देता है, बॉस इंटरव्यू लेता है।

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Examples by Level

1

मेरा इंटरव्यू है।

I have an interview.

Simple Subject-Object-Verb structure.

2

इंटरव्यू कहाँ है?

Where is the interview?

Interrogative sentence using 'kahaan'.

3

यह एक बड़ा इंटरव्यू है।

This is a big interview.

Use of adjective 'bada' (big) with masculine noun.

4

इंटरव्यू कल है।

The interview is tomorrow.

Time adverb 'kal' used with 'hai'.

5

क्या आज इंटरव्यू है?

Is the interview today?

Yes/No question starting with 'kya'.

6

मेरा इंटरव्यू अच्छा है।

My interview is good.

Adjective agreement with masculine noun.

7

इंटरव्यू के लिए जाओ।

Go for the interview.

Imperative form of 'jaana'.

8

वह इंटरव्यू में है।

He/She is in the interview.

Use of postposition 'me' (in).

1

मैंने आज अपना पहला इंटरव्यू दिया।

I gave my first interview today.

Past tense with 'ne' and verb 'dena' for candidate.

2

बॉस इंटरव्यू ले रहे हैं।

The boss is taking an interview.

Present continuous with 'lena' for interviewer.

3

इंटरव्यू बहुत मुश्किल था।

The interview was very difficult.

Past tense 'tha' with adjective 'mushkil'.

4

क्या आपको इंटरव्यू कॉल आया?

Did you get an interview call?

Compound noun 'interview call'.

5

मैं इंटरव्यू की तैयारी कर रहा हूँ।

I am preparing for the interview.

Use of 'ki taiyaari karna'.

6

इंटरव्यू सुबह दस बजे है।

The interview is at ten in the morning.

Telling time with 'baje'.

7

उसने इंटरव्यू में बहुत अच्छा बोला।

He spoke very well in the interview.

Adverb 'achha' modifying the action in the interview.

8

क्या यह इंटरव्यू ऑनलाइन होगा?

Will this interview be online?

Future tense with 'hoga'.

1

इंटरव्यू के दौरान मुझे घबराहट हो रही थी।

During the interview, I was feeling nervous.

Use of 'ke doraan' (during).

2

अगर आप मेहनत करेंगे, तो इंटरव्यू ज़रूर सफल होगा।

If you work hard, the interview will definitely be successful.

Conditional sentence 'agar... toh'.

3

इंटरव्यू में पूछे गए सवाल काफी पेचीदा थे।

The questions asked in the interview were quite complex.

Past participle 'pooche gaye' (asked).

4

मुझे इंटरव्यू के लिए नया सूट खरीदना है।

I have to buy a new suit for the interview.

Use of 'v-na hai' for obligation.

5

इंटरव्यू लेने वाला व्यक्ति बहुत दयालु था।

The person taking the interview was very kind.

Agentive 'v-ne waala' (the one who takes).

6

क्या आपने इंटरव्यू के लिए रिसर्च की है?

Have you done research for the interview?

Present perfect question.

7

इंटरव्यू खत्म होने के बाद मैंने राहत की सांस ली।

After the interview ended, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Compound sentence with 'ke baad'.

8

वह इंटरव्यू देने के लिए दिल्ली जा रही है।

She is going to Delhi to give an interview.

Purpose expressed with 'v-ne ke liye'.

1

आजकल कई कंपनियाँ स्ट्रेस इंटरव्यू लेती हैं।

Nowadays, many companies conduct stress interviews.

Habitual present tense.

2

इंटरव्यू में आपकी बॉडी लैंग्वेज आपके शब्दों से ज़्यादा मायने रखती है।

In an interview, your body language matters more than your words.

Comparative structure 'se zyaada'.

3

उसने इंटरव्यू के दूसरे राउंड को भी सफलतापूर्वक पार कर लिया।

He successfully cleared the second round of the interview as well.

Use of 'paar kar lena' (to clear/cross).

4

इंटरव्यू से पहले कंपनी के बैकग्राउंड के बारे में जानना ज़रूरी है।

It is important to know about the company's background before the interview.

Use of 'se pehle' (before).

5

पत्रकार ने राजनेता का एक तीखा इंटरव्यू लिया।

The journalist took a sharp/probing interview of the politician.

Adjective 'teekha' (sharp) used metaphorically.

6

इंटरव्यू पैनल में पाँच सदस्य शामिल थे।

The interview panel consisted of five members.

Use of 'shaamil the' (were included).

7

क्या आपको लगता है कि इंटरव्यू ही प्रतिभा को परखने का एकमात्र तरीका है?

Do you think that an interview is the only way to judge talent?

Complex question with 'ki'.

8

इंटरव्यू में अपनी कमियों को ईमानदारी से बताना चाहिए।

One should state one's weaknesses honestly in an interview.

Use of 'chahiye' (should).

1

इस इंटरव्यू ने समाज में एक नई बहस को जन्म दिया है।

This interview has given birth to a new debate in society.

Abstract usage of 'janm dena'.

2

इंटरव्यू की प्रक्रिया को और अधिक पारदर्शी बनाने की ज़रूरत है।

There is a need to make the interview process more transparent.

Use of 'paardarshee' (transparent).

3

लेखक ने अपने इंटरव्यू में अपने जीवन के अनछुए पहलुओं पर प्रकाश डाला।

In his interview, the author shed light on untouched aspects of his life.

Idiomatic usage 'prakaash daalna'.

4

इंटरव्यू के दौरान उनकी बातों में विरोधाभास साफ झलक रहा था।

During the interview, contradictions were clearly visible in his words.

Use of 'virodhaabhaas' (contradiction).

5

किसी भी बड़े पद के लिए साक्षात्कार (इंटरव्यू) केवल औपचारिकता नहीं होता।

For any high position, an interview is not just a formality.

Use of 'aupchaarikta' (formality).

6

उन्होंने इंटरव्यू के दौरान पूछे गए विवादास्पद सवालों का चतुराई से जवाब दिया।

He cleverly answered the controversial questions asked during the interview.

Adjective 'vivaadaaspat' (controversial).

7

इंटरव्यू में चयनित होने के लिए केवल ज्ञान ही नहीं, बल्कि आत्मविश्वास भी चाहिए।

To be selected in an interview, not only knowledge but also confidence is required.

Correlative conjunction 'keval hi nahi... balki'.

8

उसने इंटरव्यू में अपनी उपलब्धियों का बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर वर्णन किया।

He exaggerated his achievements in the interview.

Adverbial phrase 'badha-chadhakar' (exaggeratedly).

1

इंटरव्यू की कला केवल प्रश्न पूछने में नहीं, बल्कि मौन को समझने में भी निहित है।

The art of the interview lies not just in asking questions, but in understanding the silence.

Philosophical usage with 'nihit hona' (to be inherent).

2

क्या एक घंटे का इंटरव्यू किसी व्यक्ति के संपूर्ण व्यक्तित्व का न्याय कर सकता है?

Can a one-hour interview do justice to a person's entire personality?

Rhetorical question.

3

डिजिटल युग में, इंटरव्यू की प्रासंगिकता और उसके स्वरूप में व्यापक बदलाव आए हैं।

In the digital age, there have been extensive changes in the relevance and form of interviews.

Use of 'praasangikta' (relevance).

4

इंटरव्यू लेने वाले की अपनी धारणाएँ अक्सर निष्पक्ष मूल्यांकन में बाधक बनती हैं।

An interviewer's own biases often become obstacles in an impartial evaluation.

Use of 'baadhak banna' (to become an obstacle).

5

साक्षात्कार (इंटरव्यू) की गहराई वक्ता की ईमानदारी और श्रोता की संवेदनशीलता पर निर्भर करती है।

The depth of an interview depends on the speaker's honesty and the listener's sensitivity.

Abstract nouns 'imaandaari' and 'sanvedansheelta'.

6

उसने अपने इंटरव्यू में सत्ता के गलियारों में व्याप्त भ्रष्टाचार का पर्दाफाश किया।

In his interview, he exposed the corruption prevalent in the corridors of power.

Idiomatic 'pardaafaash karna' (to expose).

7

इंटरव्यू के माध्यम से हम मानवीय अनुभवों की जटिलताओं को बेहतर ढंग से समझ सकते हैं।

Through interviews, we can better understand the complexities of human experiences.

Use of 'ke maadhyam se' (through the medium of).

8

एक सफल इंटरव्यू वह है जो केवल सूचना ही नहीं, बल्कि प्रेरणा भी प्रदान करे।

A successful interview is one that provides not just information, but also inspiration.

Subjunctive mood 'pradaan kare'.

Common Collocations

इंटरव्यू देना
इंटरव्यू लेना
इंटरव्यू कॉल
इंटरव्यू की तैयारी
ऑनलाइन इंटरव्यू
इंटरव्यू राउंड
एक्सक्लूसिव इंटरव्यू
इंटरव्यू पैनल
इंटरव्यू शेड्यूल करना
मॉक इंटरव्यू

Common Phrases

इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?

— How was the interview? Used to ask someone about their experience.

घर पहुँचते ही माँ ने पूछा, 'इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?'

इंटरव्यू क्रैक करना

— To successfully pass an interview. Very common Indian slang.

उसने अपनी मेहनत से इंटरव्यू क्रैक कर लिया।

इंटरव्यू के लिए शॉर्टलिस्ट होना

— To be shortlisted for an interview.

मैं इस पद के लिए शॉर्टलिस्ट हो गया हूँ।

इंटरव्यू के लिए बुलाना

— To call/invite someone for an interview.

कंपनी ने मुझे कल इंटरव्यू के लिए बुलाया है।

इंटरव्यू में फेल होना

— To fail an interview.

वह इंटरव्यू में फेल होने से दुखी है।

इंटरव्यू के टिप्स

— Interview tips.

इंटरव्यू के कुछ खास टिप्स बताइए।

इंटरव्यू का समय

— The time of the interview.

क्या आपको इंटरव्यू का समय पता है?

इंटरव्यू की ड्रेस

— Interview dress/attire.

इंटरव्यू की ड्रेस हमेशा फॉर्मल होनी चाहिए।

इंटरव्यू का डर

— Fear of the interview.

उसे इंटरव्यू का डर सता रहा है।

इंटरव्यू का नतीजा

— The result of the interview.

इंटरव्यू का नतीजा अगले हफ्ते आएगा।

Often Confused With

इंटरव्यू vs मुलाकात (Mulaakaat)

Mulaakaat is a general meeting; Interview is for assessment.

इंटरव्यू vs मीटिंग (Meeting)

Meeting is a general work discussion; Interview is for hiring or news.

इंटरव्यू vs परीक्षा (Pariksha)

Pariksha is a written exam; Interview is an oral assessment.

Idioms & Expressions

"इंटरव्यू में पसीने छूटना"

— To get very nervous or sweat during an interview.

मुश्किल सवालों के कारण इंटरव्यू में उसके पसीने छूट गए।

Informal
"इंटरव्यू में बाजी मारना"

— To win or succeed in an interview.

उसने अपने आत्मविश्वास से इंटरव्यू में बाजी मार ली।

Colloquial
"इंटरव्यू की आग में तपना"

— To go through the rigorous process of an interview.

सफलता पाने के लिए उसे इंटरव्यू की आग में तपना पड़ा।

Metaphorical
"इंटरव्यू में बोलती बंद होना"

— To be speechless or unable to answer in an interview.

अचानक पूछे गए सवाल से इंटरव्यू में उसकी बोलती बंद हो गई।

Informal
"इंटरव्यू का भूत सवार होना"

— To be obsessed or overly anxious about an interview.

उस पर आजकल इंटरव्यू का भूत सवार है।

Colloquial
"इंटरव्यू की नैया पार लगाना"

— To successfully cross the hurdle of an interview.

भगवान की कृपा से उसकी इंटरव्यू की नैया पार लग गई।

Informal
"इंटरव्यू में रंग जमाना"

— To make a great impression in an interview.

उसने अपनी बातों से इंटरव्यू में रंग जमा दिया।

Colloquial
"इंटरव्यू के चने चबाना"

— To face a very tough interview (derived from 'lohe ke chane chabana').

आईएएस का इंटरव्यू देना लोहे के चने चबाने जैसा है।

Metaphorical
"इंटरव्यू में कलाई खुलना"

— For one's secrets or lack of knowledge to be exposed in an interview.

झूठ बोलने की कोशिश में इंटरव्यू में उसकी कलाई खुल गई।

Informal
"इंटरव्यू की तैयारी में दिन-रात एक करना"

— To work extremely hard preparing for an interview.

उसने इस इंटरव्यू की तैयारी में दिन-रात एक कर दिया।

Common

Easily Confused

इंटरव्यू vs साक्षात्कार

It's the literal translation.

Saakshaatkaar is very formal/Sanskritized; Interview is common/English loan.

सरकारी नौकरी के लिए साक्षात्कार होता है।

इंटरव्यू vs भेंट

Both involve meeting someone.

Bhent is often a respectful meeting or a gift; Interview is specifically for Q&A.

राज्यपाल के साथ एक विशेष भेंट।

इंटरव्यू vs संवाद

Both involve talking.

Samvaad is a dialogue or communication; Interview is a structured questioning.

दो देशों के बीच शांति संवाद।

इंटरव्यू vs पूछताछ

Both involve asking questions.

Poochh-taach is interrogation or inquiry (often by police); Interview is professional.

पुलिस अपराधी से पूछताछ कर रही है।

इंटरव्यू vs चर्चा

Both involve discussion.

Charcha is a general discussion or talk about a topic; Interview is about a person.

आज बजट पर चर्चा होगी।

Sentence Patterns

A1

[Possessive] इंटरव्यू है।

मेरा इंटरव्यू है।

A1

इंटरव्यू [Time] है।

इंटरव्यू कल है।

A2

[Subject] ने इंटरव्यू दिया।

राहुल ने इंटरव्यू दिया।

A2

[Subject] इंटरव्यू ले रहे हैं।

मैनेजर इंटरव्यू ले रहे हैं।

B1

इंटरव्यू के दौरान [Situation]।

इंटरव्यू के दौरान मैं शांत था।

B1

इंटरव्यू की तैयारी [Verb]।

मैं इंटरव्यू की तैयारी कर रहा हूँ।

B2

अगर [Condition], तो इंटरव्यू [Result]।

अगर आप अच्छे से बोलेंगे, तो इंटरव्यू सफल होगा।

C1

[Subject] का इंटरव्यू [Adjective] रहा।

प्रधानमंत्री का इंटरव्यू काफी चर्चा में रहा।

Word Family

Nouns

इंटरव्यूअर (Interviewer)
इंटरव्यूई (Interviewee)

Verbs

इंटरव्यू करना (To interview - less common than lena/dena)

Adjectives

इंटरव्यू-संबंधी (Interview-related)

Related

नौकरी (Job)
सफलता (Success)
सवाल (Question)
जवाब (Answer)
तैयारी (Preparation)
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How to Use It

frequency

Extremely high in urban areas and professional settings.

Common Mistakes
  • Using 'मेरी इंटरव्यू' (Meri interview). → मेरा इंटरव्यू (Mera interview).

    The word is masculine, so 'mera' must be used instead of 'meri'.

  • Saying 'मैंने इंटरव्यू लिया' when you were the candidate. → मैंने इंटरव्यू दिया।

    In Hindi, candidates 'give' (dena) interviews; only the employer 'takes' (lena) them.

  • Using 'साक्षात्कार' in a casual chat with friends. → इंटरव्यू

    Saakshaatkaar is too formal for everyday conversation; it sounds stiff.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Inter-wew'. → Inter-view (with a 'v' sound).

    Hindi speakers distinguish between 'v' and 'w', and 'view' uses a clear 'v'.

  • Pluralizing it as 'इंटरव्यूस' (Interviews) in formal Hindi. → इंटरव्यू (or इंटरव्यूओं in oblique).

    English plurals are common in Hinglish but should be avoided in standard Hindi writing.

Tips

Verb Reversal

Remember the candidate 'gives' (dena) and the interviewer 'takes' (lena). This is the opposite of the English 'take an exam'.

Formal Greetings

Always start an interview with 'Namaste' or 'Good morning/afternoon' to show respect, which is highly valued in Indian culture.

Hinglish is Okay

In most modern offices, using the word 'इंटरव्यू' is actually more natural than using the pure Hindi word 'साक्षात्कार'.

The 'V' Sound

Ensure you use a clear 'v' sound at the end. Avoid the 'w' sound to sound more professional.

Adjective Agreement

Since it is masculine, use 'पहला', 'दूसरा', 'अच्छा', 'मुश्किल' (ending in 'a' or neutral).

News Context

Watch Hindi news channels; they use 'इंटरव्यू' constantly, which will help you hear it in various sentence structures.

Devanagari Spelling

Practice writing 'इंटरव्यू'. Note the dot (anusvaar) on 'i' and the half 'v' (व्य).

Confidence

In Hindi, saying 'मेरा इंटरव्यू अच्छा गया' (My interview went well) sounds very natural.

Synonym Choice

Use 'इंटरव्यू' for private jobs and 'साक्षात्कार' for government/academic contexts to sound more appropriate.

Asking Friends

Ask 'आपका इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?' to show interest in a friend's career progress.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'In-Tar-View'. You are 'In' a room, looking at a 'Tar' (Star/Goal), and giving your 'View' (opinion).

Visual Association

Imagine a person sitting in a formal suit across a desk from three serious-looking people. The word 'इंटरव्यू' is written on the desk.

Word Web

Job Questions Answers Panel Resume Suit Nervous Success

Challenge

Try to write three sentences about a dream job interview using the word 'इंटरव्यू' and the verb 'देना'.

Word Origin

Borrowed from the English word 'interview', which comes from the Middle French 'entrevoir' (to see each other).

Original meaning: A mutual sight or meeting.

Indo-European (via English and French).

Cultural Context

Always dress formally for an interview in India unless told otherwise. Punctuality is increasingly important in corporate India.

The concept is identical to Western culture, but the power dynamic in Indian interviews can sometimes be more traditional and hierarchical.

The 'Koffee with Karan' celebrity interviews. The famous interview of Amitabh Bachchan in the movie 'Deewaar' (though the word might not be used, the scene is iconic). Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interviews with various news channels.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Job Application

  • मेरा इंटरव्यू है।
  • इंटरव्यू कब है?
  • इंटरव्यू की तैयारी।
  • इंटरव्यू कॉल।

Media/News

  • लाइव इंटरव्यू।
  • एक्सक्लूसिव इंटरव्यू।
  • इंटरव्यू देखना।
  • प्रेस इंटरव्यू।

College Admission

  • एडमिशन इंटरव्यू।
  • इंटरव्यू राउंड।
  • इंटरव्यू पास करना।
  • इंटरव्यू की तारीख।

Office Discussion

  • इंटरव्यू लेना।
  • कैंडिडेट का इंटरव्यू।
  • इंटरव्यू फीडबैक।
  • इंटरव्यू शेड्यूल।

Casual Socializing

  • इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?
  • इंटरव्यू कैसा था?
  • इंटरव्यू में क्या हुआ?
  • इंटरव्यू की टेंशन।

Conversation Starters

"आपका इंटरव्यू कैसा रहा?"

"क्या आपने कभी कोई मुश्किल इंटरव्यू दिया है?"

"इंटरव्यू की तैयारी के लिए आप क्या करते हैं?"

"क्या कल आपका कोई इंटरव्यू है?"

"इंटरव्यू में सबसे ज़रूरी चीज़ क्या होती है?"

Journal Prompts

अपने सबसे यादगार इंटरव्यू के बारे में लिखिए।

अगर आपको किसी मशहूर हस्ती का इंटरव्यू लेना हो, तो आप किससे मिलेंगे?

इंटरव्यू के दौरान होने वाली घबराहट को कैसे दूर करें?

इंटरव्यू में पूछे जाने वाले पाँच सामान्य सवालों की सूची बनाइए।

क्या आपको लगता है कि ऑनलाइन इंटरव्यू ऑफलाइन से बेहतर हैं?

Frequently Asked Questions

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It is a masculine noun. You should use 'मेरा इंटरव्यू' and 'अच्छा इंटरव्यू'.

You say 'मेरा इंटरव्यू है' (Mera interview hai).

As a candidate, you use 'dena'. Example: 'मैंने इंटरव्यू दिया'.

The formal Hindi word is 'साक्षात्कार' (saakshaatkaar).

Yes, it is the most common word for that. 'फिल्म स्टार का इंटरव्यू'.

It usually stays 'इंटरव्यू', but in the oblique case, it becomes 'इंटरव्यूओं' (e.g., 'इंटरव्यूओं के लिए').

Yes, because of television and government job applications, it is widely understood even in villages.

It is a slang phrase meaning to successfully pass or clear an interview.

You can use the Hinglish 'इंटरव्यू कॉल' (e.g., 'मुझे इंटरव्यू कॉल आया').

Yes, 'वीजा इंटरव्यू' (Visa interview) is the standard term.

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Write a sentence: 'I have an interview today at 10 AM.'

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Translate: 'How was your interview?'

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Translate: 'I am preparing for the interview.'

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Write: 'The boss is taking an interview.'

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Translate: 'I was nervous during the interview.'

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Translate: 'He cleared the interview successfully.'

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Write: 'Where is your interview tomorrow?'

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Translate: 'This is my first job interview.'

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Write: 'I got an interview call from Google.'

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Translate: 'The interview will be online.'

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Write: 'Don't be afraid of the interview.'

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Translate: 'The questions were very difficult.'

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Write: 'I gave three interviews last week.'

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Translate: 'He is an expert in taking interviews.'

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Write: 'What should I wear for the interview?'

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Translate: 'The interview panel was very strict.'

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Write: 'I am waiting for the interview result.'

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Translate: 'Interviews are important for selection.'

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Write: 'Tell me about your interview experience.'

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Translate: 'I have to go to Delhi for an interview.'

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Say: 'Mera interview achha tha.'

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Say: 'Main interview ki taiyaari kar raha hoon.'

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Say: 'Aapka interview kab hai?'

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Say: 'Maine aaj interview diya.'

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Say: 'Interview mushkil tha lekin achha gaya.'

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Say: 'Kya aap mera interview le sakte hain?'

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Say: 'Interview ke liye shubhkamnaayein!'

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Say: 'Mujhe interview se darr lagta hai.'

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Say: 'Interview me kya poocha gaya?'

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Say: 'Main online interview dunga.'

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Say: 'Interview ka result kab aayega?'

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Say: 'Boss abhi interview le rahe hain.'

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Say: 'Mera interview kal subah hai.'

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Say: 'Usne interview crack kar liya.'

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Say: 'Interview ke liye dress ready hai.'

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Say: 'Interview ke doraan smile karein.'

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Say: 'Mujhe interview call ka intezaar hai.'

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Say: 'Saakshaatkaar bahut formal tha.'

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Say: 'Interview panel me char log the.'

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Say: 'Aaj mera interview bahut achha raha.'

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Listen and identify: 'मेरा इंटरव्यू कल है।' When is the interview?

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Listen and identify: 'मैंने आज दो इंटरव्यू दिए।' How many interviews?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू बहुत मुश्किल था।' How was it?

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Listen and identify: 'बॉस इंटरव्यू ले रहे हैं।' Who is taking it?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू की तैयारी करो।' What to do?

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Listen and identify: 'मुझे इंटरव्यू कॉल आया है।' What did the person get?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू ऑनलाइन होगा।' How will it be?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू के नतीजे का इंतज़ार है।' What is the person waiting for?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू के लिए फॉर्मल कपड़े पहनें।' What to wear?

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Listen and identify: 'उसने इंटरव्यू क्रैक कर लिया।' Did he pass?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू सुबह दस बजे है।' What time?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू के दौरान चुप न रहें।' What to avoid?

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Listen and identify: 'यह एक स्ट्रेस इंटरव्यू है।' What kind of interview?

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Listen and identify: 'इंटरव्यू पैनल सख्त था।' How was the panel?

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Listen and identify: 'मेरा इंटरव्यू सफल रहा।' How was it?

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