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कारावास

B1 noun 3 min read

कारावास

karavas

When you hear the word "कारावास" (kārāvās), think of a place where someone is held against their will, usually as a punishment for a crime. It's the state of being confined, like in a prison or a jail.

This word is often used in legal contexts or when discussing justice. It's a formal way to refer to the act of putting someone in prison or the condition of being there.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

In this lesson, we're going to learn how to use the Hindi word कारावास (kārāvās), which means 'imprisonment' or 'captivity'. This is a very practical word to know, especially when talking about legal matters or historical events. It's a noun and falls under the CEFR B1 level, so it's good for intermediate learners.

§ Understanding 'कारावास'

कारावास is often used in contexts related to legal punishment or being held against one's will. It's a formal word, so you'll hear it more in news, legal discussions, or literature rather than everyday casual conversations.

DEFINITION: Imprisonment, the state of being imprisoned; captivity.

§ Basic Sentence Structure

Let's look at some basic ways to use कारावास in sentences. The most common verb you'll see with कारावास is 'to give' or 'to receive' imprisonment, or simply 'to be in imprisonment'.

कारावास देना (kārāvās denā) - to give imprisonment (e.g., a judge gives a sentence)
कारावास पाना (kārāvās pānā) - to receive imprisonment
कारावास में होना (kārāvās men honā) - to be in imprisonment

§ Examples in Sentences

Here are some examples to show you how कारावास works in real sentences. Pay attention to the prepositions and verbs used with it.

न्यायाधीश ने उसे दस साल के कारावास की सज़ा सुनाई। (The judge sentenced him to ten years of imprisonment.)

In this sentence, की सज़ा सुनाई (kī sazā sunāī) means 'pronounced the sentence of'. We use the genitive postposition के (ke) to link 'ten years' to 'imprisonment'.

आतंकवादी को आजीवन कारावास मिला। (The terrorist received life imprisonment.)

Here, आजीवन (ājīvan) means 'lifelong' or 'for life'. The verb मिला (milā) means 'received'.

वह दो साल से कारावास में है। (He has been in imprisonment for two years.)

Notice the use of में (men), which means 'in', and है (hai), the present tense of 'to be'.

गलत आरोप के कारण उसे कारावास का सामना करना पड़ा। (He had to face imprisonment due to false accusations.)

का सामना करना पड़ा (kā sāmnā karnā paṛā) means 'had to face'. The genitive postposition का (kā) connects 'imprisonment' to this phrase.

§ Common Phrases with 'कारावास'

Here are a few common phrases where कारावास is used:

सख्त कारावास (sakht kārāvās) - rigorous imprisonment
सामान्य कारावास (sāmānya kārāvās) - simple imprisonment
अस्थायी कारावास (asthāyī kārāvās) - temporary imprisonment

§ Quick Review

To sum up, कारावास is a useful noun meaning 'imprisonment'. It's usually found in more formal contexts and combines with verbs like 'to give', 'to receive', or 'to be in'. Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll get the hang of it!

Grammar to Know

Nouns like 'कारावास' (imprisonment) often take postpositions such as 'में' (in) or 'से' (from) to indicate location or origin of the state.

वह कारावास में है। (He is in imprisonment.)

When talking about the act of imprisoning someone, verbs like 'देना' (to give) or 'भेजना' (to send) can be used with 'कारावास'.

उसे दस साल का कारावास दिया गया। (He was given ten years of imprisonment.)

'कारावास' can be used with adjectives to describe the nature of the imprisonment.

कठोर कारावास (Rigorous imprisonment.)

To express 'to be imprisoned' or 'to go to jail', 'कारावास' is often combined with verbs like 'जाना' (to go) or 'भोगना' (to suffer/endure).

उसे कारावास जाना पड़ा। (He had to go to imprisonment.)

The word 'कारावास' can function as a direct object in sentences where someone is actively imposing imprisonment.

न्यायाधीश ने उसे कारावास की सज़ा सुनाई। (The judge pronounced the sentence of imprisonment upon him.)

Examples by Level

उसे दस साल का कारावास हुआ।

He was sentenced to ten years of imprisonment.

कारावास एक गंभीर सज़ा है।

Imprisonment is a serious punishment.

कई लोगों ने अन्यायपूर्ण कारावास का अनुभव किया है।

Many people have experienced unjust imprisonment.

उसने कारावास के बाद एक नई ज़िंदगी शुरू की।

He started a new life after imprisonment.

कारावास में उसे बहुत कुछ सीखने को मिला।

He learned a lot during imprisonment.

सरकारी नियमों के अनुसार, कारावास एक दंड है।

According to government rules, imprisonment is a penalty.

उसकी कारावास की अवधि आज समाप्त हुई।

His period of imprisonment ended today.

कारावास ने उसके परिवार को बहुत प्रभावित किया।

Imprisonment affected his family greatly.

उसे दस साल कारावास की सज़ा सुनाई गई।

He was sentenced to ten years imprisonment.

कई निर्दोष लोगों को अन्यायपूर्ण कारावास का सामना करना पड़ा है।

Many innocent people have faced unjust imprisonment.

कारावास ने उसके जीवन को पूरी तरह से बदल दिया।

Imprisonment completely changed his life.

आतंकवादी गतिविधियों में शामिल होने के लिए उसे आजीवन कारावास मिला।

He received life imprisonment for his involvement in terrorist activities.

कारावास के दौरान उसने कई किताबें पढ़ीं और आत्म-चिंतन किया।

During his imprisonment, he read many books and reflected on himself.

अदालत ने उसे गंभीर अपराधों के लिए अधिकतम कारावास दिया।

The court gave him maximum imprisonment for serious crimes.

यह समझना मुश्किल है कि कारावास का मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ता है।

It is difficult to understand the impact of imprisonment on mental health.

आरोपी ने कारावास की सज़ा कम करने की अपील की।

The accused appealed for a reduction in the imprisonment sentence.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a CARAVAN of prisoners being led away to KAARAVAAS (imprisonment).

Visual Association

Picture a dark, imposing jail cell with thick bars. You can almost feel the cold, damp air and the sense of being confined. This is 'karaavas'.

Word Web

जेल (jail) कैद (captivity) सजा (punishment) बंदी बनाना (to imprison) अपराधी (criminal)

Challenge

Try to describe a scene where someone is sentenced to 'karaavas' in Hindi, then translate it into English. For example: 'अदालत ने चोर को कारावास की सजा सुनाई।' (The court sentenced the thief to imprisonment.)

Test Yourself 18 questions

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उसने कई साल ___ में बिताए। (He spent many years in ___.)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: कारावास

The sentence implies a period of confinement, which 'कारावास' (imprisonment) best describes.

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न्यायाधीश ने उसे पाँच साल के ___ की सज़ा सुनाई। (The judge sentenced him to five years of ___.)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: कारावास

A judge typically sentences someone to 'कारावास' (imprisonment).

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गलत काम के कारण उसे ___ भुगतना पड़ा। (He had to suffer ___ due to his wrongdoings.)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: कारावास

Wrongdoings often lead to 'कारावास' (imprisonment) as a consequence.

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वह ___ से बचने के लिए भागा। (He ran away to avoid ___.)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: कारावास

People often run away to avoid 'कारावास' (imprisonment).

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उसका जीवन ___ में बदल गया। (His life changed into ___.)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: कारावास

If his life changed for the worse due to a crime, 'कारावास' (imprisonment) is a fitting description.

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सरकार ने नए कानून बनाए ताकि अपराधों को रोका जा सके और ___ कम हो। (The government made new laws to prevent crimes and reduce ___.)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: कारावास

New laws are often made to prevent crime, thereby reducing the need for 'कारावास' (imprisonment).

listening C1

Listen for the duration of the imprisonment.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: उसे तीन साल के कारावास की सज़ा सुनाई गई।