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कार्यरत

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कार्यरत

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Explanation कार्यरत in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'kāryarat' yourself. It's enough to know that it is a fancy way of saying 'working.' If you see it in a sentence like 'Papa office mein kāryarat hain,' just think of it as 'Papa is in the office working.' It's like the difference between saying 'I am a worker' and 'I am currently employed.' Focus on the root word 'kārya' which means 'work.' You probably already know 'kaam,' and 'kārya' is just its formal brother. At this stage, stick to 'kaam karna' for your own speaking, but don't be surprised if you hear this word on the news or in a formal introduction.

At A2, you should start recognizing 'kāryarat' as a marker of formal Hindi. You might see it on signs in public buildings or in simple news headlines. It describes a 'state' of being at work. For example, 'Kāryarat mahila' means 'Working woman.' You can start using it in very specific formal contexts, like when writing a basic introduction of a family member's job in a classroom setting. Remember the structure: [Place] + mein + kāryarat. It helps you sound more polite and educated when talking to teachers or elders about professions.

At the B1 level, you should be able to distinguish between 'kaam karna' (the action) and 'kāryarat hona' (the status). You will encounter this word in intermediate reading materials, such as stories about office life or newspaper articles. You should understand that 'kāryarat' implies a level of professionalism. When describing your own job during an interview or a formal meeting, using 'kāryarat' shows you have a good grasp of professional vocabulary. You should also be able to use it with time expressions, like 'Main do saal se yahan kāryarat hoon' (I have been working here for two years).

At B2, you are expected to use 'kāryarat' naturally in professional and academic settings. You should understand its morphological structure (Kārya + Rat) and how the suffix '-rat' can be used in other words like 'vichaar-rat' (lost in thought) or 'seva-rat' (engaged in service). You should be able to use it to describe not just people, but also committees, machines, and organizations. You will use it in formal writing, such as letters to the editor, job applications, and reports. You should also know the difference between 'kāryarat' and its synonyms like 'niyukt' or 'sakriya' and choose the correct one based on the context.

At C1, you use 'kāryarat' with precision and stylistic flair. You understand the subtle nuances it brings to a sentence—how it conveys a sense of official duty and institutional belonging. You can use it in complex sentence structures, such as 'Vibhinna kshetron mein kāryarat sansthaon ka ek sammelan...' (A conference of organizations working in various fields...). You also recognize its use in classical and administrative Hindi (Rajbhasha). You can debate the effectiveness of certain 'kāryarat' systems or laws using this term. Your pronunciation should be perfect, hitting the dental 't' correctly, and you should be able to use it in high-level business negotiations.

At the C2 level, 'kāryarat' is a basic building block of your sophisticated vocabulary. You might use it in philosophical discussions about the nature of being 'absorbed in work' (kārya-ratna). You can analyze legal texts where the functional status of a body is defined by this word. You might use it in creative writing to contrast a person's formal title ('kāryarat pad') with their actual influence. You understand the historical evolution of the word from Sanskrit into modern administrative Hindi. You can effortlessly switch between 'kāryarat' and even more obscure synonyms like 'karma-shil' or 'udyat' depending on the exact shade of meaning you wish to convey in a literary or academic masterpiece.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

कार्यरत in 30 Seconds

Kāryarat is a formal Hindi adjective meaning 'actively working' or 'employed.'
It is used in professional contexts like resumes, news, and official introductions.
The word is derived from Sanskrit and implies being 'absorbed in a task.'
It can describe both people (employees) and inanimate objects (functional machines).

The Hindi word कार्यरत (Kāryarat) is a sophisticated adjective that translates most accurately to 'actively engaged in work,' 'employed,' or 'functioning.' It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit roots Kārya (work/task) and Rat (absorbed/engaged/delighted in). Unlike the common verb 'kaam karna' (to work), कार्यरत describes a state of being or a professional status. It is the kind of word you find in formal resumes, government documents, news reports, and professional introductions. When you say someone is kāryarat, you are not just saying they are doing a job; you are defining their current professional alignment or the functional status of an entity.

Formal Context: Used in HR departments and official letters to state employment status. Example: 'He is currently working as a manager.'

Functional Context: Used for machinery or organizations that are operational. Example: 'The committee is now functional.'

In the Indian professional landscape, using कार्यरत elevates your speech from basic conversational Hindi to a professional, educated register. It implies a sense of dedication and official capacity. While a child might say their father is 'office mein kaam karte hain,' a news reporter would say he is 'mantralaya mein kāryarat hain.' This distinction is crucial for learners aiming for the B2 level and above, as it demonstrates an understanding of linguistic register and social nuance. The word is ubiquitous in the public sector (Sarkari Naukri) and corporate environments when discussing tenure and departmental placement.

वह पिछले दस वर्षों से शिक्षा विभाग में कार्यरत हैं। (He has been working in the education department for the last ten years.)

Beyond individuals, the word can describe teams, committees, or even machines. If a factory is 'kāryarat,' it means the gears are turning and production is active. If a law is 'kāryarat,' it suggests the legal machinery is currently enforcing it. It is a word of action, but an action that has become a steady state. In modern digital Hindi, you might see this on LinkedIn profiles or in 'About Us' sections of company websites. It bridges the gap between the ancient Sanskrit aesthetic and the modern bureaucratic necessity of the Hindi language.

यह मशीन वर्तमान में पूर्ण क्षमता के साथ कार्यरत है। (This machine is currently working at full capacity.)

Sociolinguistic Note: Using this word in a village setting might sound overly formal, but in a city office, it is the standard way to describe one's professional role during an introduction.

Using कार्यरत (Kāryarat) correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective that usually follows a locative phrase (indicating where someone is working). The most common sentence structure is: [Subject] + [Organization/Field] + mein + कार्यरत + [Auxiliary Verb]. Because it is an adjective, it doesn't change based on gender or number (it is 'invariable' in many contexts, though some purists might argue, in standard modern Hindi usage, it remains 'kāryarat' for all).

मेरी बहन दिल्ली पुलिस में कार्यरत है। (My sister is working in the Delhi Police.)

Notice that we don't say 'kaam kar rahi hai' here. While 'kaam kar rahi hai' is grammatically correct, 'kāryarat hai' sounds much more official and permanent. It implies a designated post or position. You can also use it to describe a duration of service. When combined with 'se' (since/for), it indicates a continuous professional engagement.

Sentence Pattern 1: Position/Role: Subject + पद पर (on the post of) + कार्यरत है।
Example: वह अध्यक्ष के पद पर कार्यरत है। (He is working in the position of Chairman.)

Another important usage is in the negative, though less common. To say someone is not working or is suspended, you might say they are 'kāryarat nahi hai,' but usually, the word is reserved for positive assertions of active duty. In news headlines, you will often see it used as a modifier: 'Kāryarat karmachari' (Working employees/Employees on duty). This turns the adjective into an attributive one, placed before the noun.

कार्यरत महिलाओं के लिए नई योजनाएं। (New schemes for working women.)

It is also frequently used with 'kshetra' (field) to describe a general industry. If someone asks what you do, and you want to sound sophisticated, you could say: 'Main IT kshetra mein kāryarat hoon.' This sounds much more impressive than 'Main IT mein kaam karta hoon.' It suggests a career rather than just a job. The flexibility of kāryarat allows it to describe both the physical act of being at a desk and the broader professional status of being an employee of a specific firm.

Common Prepositions: Always look for 'mein' (in) or 'par' (at/on) before the word. These indicate the environment or the rank.

You will encounter कार्यरत in specific professional and media environments. It is not a word usually shouted across a busy vegetable market; rather, it is heard in the quiet corridors of a bank, during a news broadcast on TV, or read in a formal invitation to a corporate event. If you listen to 'Samachar' (news) on Akashvani (All India Radio), you will frequently hear reporters describe officials as 'is vibhag mein kāryarat' (working in this department). It is the language of the 'Daftar' (office).

आकाशवाणी समाचार: 'रेलवे में कार्यरत सभी कर्मचारियों को बोनस दिया जाएगा।' (AIR News: 'All employees working in the Railways will be given a bonus.')

In the world of Indian cinema (Bollywood), this word appears in court scenes or hospital dramas. A doctor might be described as 'is hospital mein kāryarat varishth chikitsak' (a senior doctor working in this hospital). It provides a layer of realism to professional settings. Furthermore, in government announcements regarding 'Yojanas' (schemes), the word is used to define the target audience, such as 'kāryarat kisan' (active farmers) or 'kāryarat shikshak' (working teachers). This helps differentiate between those currently in service and those who are retired (sevanivritt).

News Media: Used to describe the current assignment of diplomats, officers, and public servants.

When filling out official forms in India—whether it's for a passport, a bank account, or a gas connection—the 'Occupation' section often uses this terminology. You might see a checkbox for 'Sarkari sanstha mein kāryarat' (Working in a government organization). Understanding this word is essential for navigating the bureaucracy of Hindi-speaking regions. It signifies that the person is not just 'doing work' in a vague sense, but is part of the formal labor force. In academic settings, professors use it to describe their research involvement: 'Main is pariyojana (project) par kāryarat hoon.'

Finally, in the context of NGOs and social work, you might hear about 'kshetra mein kāryarat sansthaein' (organizations working in the field). Here, it implies an active, on-the-ground presence. It distinguishes active organizations from those that exist only on paper. Thus, 'kāryarat' carries a weight of authenticity and functional reality that simpler words lack.

Corporate Introductions: 'Namaste, main Google mein software engineer ke roop mein kāryarat hoon.' (Hello, I am working as a software engineer at Google.)

One of the most common mistakes learners make with कार्यरत is using it in overly casual situations. If you are washing dishes at home and tell your friend 'Main bartan dhone mein kāryarat hoon,' it will sound hilariously sarcastic or unnecessarily stiff. For daily chores, stick to 'kar raha hoon.' Use kāryarat only for professional or formal contexts. Another frequent error is the omission of the preposition 'mein' or 'par.' You cannot simply say 'Main bank kāryarat hoon.' It must be 'Main bank mein kāryarat hoon.'

❌ गलत (Wrong): वह सॉफ्टवेयर कंपनी कार्यरत है।
✅ सही (Right): वह सॉफ्टवेयर कंपनी में कार्यरत है।

Learners also sometimes confuse kāryarat with karmachari (employee). Remember: karmachari is a noun (the person), while kāryarat is an adjective (the state of that person). You can be a 'kāryarat karmachari,' but you cannot use them interchangeably. Another nuance is the difference between 'vyast' (busy) and 'kāryarat.' While both imply being occupied, 'vyast' can be used for any activity (like being busy on a phone call), whereas 'kāryarat' specifically implies professional engagement or duty.

Grammatically, some learners try to pluralize it as 'kāryaraton,' which is incorrect. In Hindi, Sanskrit-derived adjectives ending in consonants often remain unchanged in the oblique case or plural. Keep it as 'kāryarat' regardless of whether you are talking about one man, ten women, or a whole army. Lastly, ensure you don't confuse it with 'kāryakari' (executive/acting). 'Kāryakari' usually refers to a temporary role (like an 'Acting CEO'), while 'kāryarat' refers to the general state of being employed.

Register Mismatch: Mistake: Using it with slang.
Example: 'Bro, main gaming mein kāryarat hoon.' (Too formal for the context).

Finally, watch out for the spelling. The 't' at the end is a soft dental 't' (त), not a hard 't' (ट). Pronouncing it as 'kāryarat' with a hard 't' is a common phonetic error for English speakers. The word should flow smoothly, with the emphasis slightly on the first syllable 'Kārya.'

To truly master कार्यरत, you must know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. The most direct alternative is नियोजित (Niyojit), which means 'employed' or 'planned.' However, niyojit often carries the connotation of being 'hired' for a specific scheme or project, whereas kāryarat is more about the ongoing act of working. Another similar word is नियुक्त (Niyukt), which means 'appointed.' You are niyukt (appointed) to a post, and then you are kāryarat (working) in that post.

कार्यरत vs. व्यस्त (Vyast): 'Kāryarat' is professional/official; 'Vyast' is general busyness (e.g., 'I am busy eating').

कार्यरत vs. सक्रिय (Sakriya): 'Sakriya' means 'active.' A volcano or a political activist is 'sakriya,' but a bank clerk is 'kāryarat.'

In more literary or high-formal Hindi, you might encounter संलग्न (Sanlagn). This means 'attached' or 'involved in.' For example, 'Vah anusandhan (research) mein sanlagn hai.' While sanlagn implies a deep involvement in a specific task, kāryarat is the standard term for general employment. If you want to use a more common, everyday phrase, simply use काम कर रहा/रही (Kaam kar raha/rahi). This is the 'bread and butter' of Hindi conversation and is safe to use in 99% of situations.

'वह दुकान में काम करता है' (Simple) vs 'वह विपणन विभाग में कार्यरत है' (Formal).

For machinery, an alternative is चालू (Chaalu). However, chaalu can also mean 'on' (like a light switch) or even 'cunning' in slang. Kāryarat is much more precise and technical when describing a machine that is in an operational state. In legal contexts, you might see प्रभावी (Prabhavi), meaning 'effective' or 'in force,' which overlaps with kāryarat when discussing laws or systems that are currently 'at work' in society.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"वह विदेश मंत्रालय में कार्यरत है।"

Neutral

"मेरा भाई बैंक में कार्यरत है।"

Informal

Child friendly

"पापा ऑफिस में कार्यरत हैं।"

Slang

Fun Fact

The suffix '-rat' is found in many poetic Hindi words. For example, 'Prem-rat' means someone lost in love, and 'Bhajan-rat' means someone absorbed in singing hymns.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /kɑːrjə.rʌt/

US /kɑːrjə.rʌt/

Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Kār'.

Rhymes With

Bharat (India) Kusrat (Exercise - slant) Shararat (Mischief) Hasrat (Desire) Nusrat Fitrat (Nature) Qudrat (Nature) Sohrat (Fame)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 't' as a hard 'T' (like in 'Table').
Ignoring the 'y' sound after 'r' in 'Kārya'.
Stress on the last syllable 'rat'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 4/5

Common in newspapers and forms.

Writing 5/5

Requires knowledge of formal spelling and context.

Speaking 4/5

Easy to say once you master the dental 't'.

Listening 3/5

Frequently heard in news broadcasts.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

कार्य काम में है नौकरी

Learn Next

नियोजित नियुक्त सेवानिवृत्त प्रशासन संस्थान

Advanced

पदेन कार्यकारी कार्यान्वयन उत्तरदायित्व

Grammar to Know

Adjective Position

वह 'कार्यरत' है (Predicative) vs 'कार्यरत' महिला (Attributive).

Honorifics

पिताजी कार्यरत 'हैं' (Use plural verb for respect).

Locative Case

बैंक 'में' कार्यरत (Must use 'mein' for location).

Compound Nouns

कार्य + रत = कार्यरत (Sanskrit Sandhi/Joining).

Time Duration

पाँच साल 'से' कार्यरत (Use 'se' for 'since/for').

Examples by Level

मेरे पिता बैंक में कार्यरत हैं।

My father is working in a bank.

Simple Subject + Place + Preposition + Adjective + Verb.

वह कहाँ कार्यरत है?

Where is he working?

Interrogative sentence using 'kahan' (where).

माँ स्कूल में कार्यरत हैं।

Mother is working in a school.

Use of 'hain' for respect (honorific).

क्या आप यहाँ कार्यरत हैं?

Are you working here?

Yes/No question structure.

मेरा भाई पुलिस में कार्यरत है।

My brother is working in the police.

Noun 'police' used as the workplace.

वह अस्पताल में कार्यरत है।

She is working in the hospital.

Basic locative 'mein' usage.

हम सब यहाँ कार्यरत हैं।

We all are working here.

Plural subject 'hum sab'.

वह अभी कार्यरत नहीं है।

He is not working right now.

Negative 'nahi' placement.

वह पिछले दो साल से यहाँ कार्यरत है।

He has been working here for the last two years.

Use of 'se' for duration.

कार्यरत महिलाओं के लिए यह कमरा है।

This room is for working women.

Attributive use of 'kāryarat'.

क्या वह सरकारी विभाग में कार्यरत है?

Is he working in a government department?

Compound noun 'Sarkari vibhag'.

मेरे चाचा रेलवे में कार्यरत थे।

My uncle was working in the railways.

Past tense 'the'.

वह एक निजी कंपनी में कार्यरत है।

She is working in a private company.

Adjective 'niji' (private).

कितने लोग इस प्रोजेक्ट में कार्यरत हैं?

How many people are working on this project?

Interrogative 'kitne' (how many).

वह अपनी नई नौकरी में कार्यरत है।

He is working in his new job.

Possessive 'apni'.

क्या आप अभी भी वहीं कार्यरत हैं?

Are you still working there?

Use of 'abhi bhi' (still).

वह सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी क्षेत्र में कार्यरत है।

He is working in the Information Technology field.

Formal term 'Soochana Praudyogiki'.

वर्तमान में वह मुख्य अभियंता के पद पर कार्यरत है।

Currently, he is working in the position of Chief Engineer.

Phrase 'ke pad par' (on the post of).

इस संस्था में कई विदेशी कर्मचारी कार्यरत हैं।

Many foreign employees are working in this organization.

Quantifier 'kai' (many).

वह सामाजिक सेवा के कार्यों में कार्यरत रहती है।

She remains engaged in social service works.

Continuative aspect 'rehti hai'.

क्या यह मशीन अभी भी कार्यरत है?

Is this machine still functional?

Applied to non-human subject.

वह मंत्रालय में एक वरिष्ठ अधिकारी के रूप में कार्यरत है।

He is working as a senior officer in the ministry.

Phrase 'ke roop mein' (as/in the form of).

कंपनी में कार्यरत सभी लोगों को सूचित किया जाता है...

All people working in the company are informed that...

Passive introductory phrase.

वह शोध कार्य में पूरी तरह से कार्यरत है।

He is fully engaged in research work.

Adverbial phrase 'poori tarah se' (fully).

वह पिछले एक दशक से इसी विभाग में कार्यरत है।

He has been working in this very department for the last decade.

Emphasis 'isi' (this very).

कार्यरत बल की संख्या में भारी गिरावट आई है।

There has been a sharp decline in the number of the working force.

Genitive 'bal ki sankhya' (number of force).

वह एक गैर-सरकारी संगठन में परियोजना प्रबंधक के रूप में कार्यरत है।

She is working as a project manager in a non-governmental organization.

Compound 'Gair-sarkari sangathan' (NGO).

यह समिति शिक्षा नीति में सुधार हेतु कार्यरत है।

This committee is working for the improvement of education policy.

Purpose marker 'hetu' (for/for the sake of).

क्या आप जानते हैं कि वह किस पद पर कार्यरत है?

Do you know in what position he is working?

Indirect question structure.

वे सभी कर्मचारी जो क्षेत्र में कार्यरत हैं, उन्हें विशेष भत्ता मिलेगा।

All those employees who are working in the field will get a special allowance.

Relative clause 'jo... unhe'.

वह साहित्य के प्रचार-प्रसार में निरंतर कार्यरत है।

He is constantly engaged in the promotion of literature.

Adverb 'nirantar' (constantly).

संस्थान में कार्यरत वैज्ञानिकों ने एक नई खोज की है।

Scientists working in the institute have made a new discovery.

Subject-participle structure.

वह अपनी पूरी निष्ठा के साथ देश की सेवा में कार्यरत है।

He is engaged in the service of the country with full devotion.

Abstract noun 'nishtha' (devotion).

प्रशासनिक सुधारों को लागू करने के लिए एक विशेष कार्यबल कार्यरत है।

A special task force is working to implement administrative reforms.

Infinitive + 'ke liye' (in order to).

वह केवल धन के लिए नहीं, बल्कि आत्म-संतोष के लिए कार्यरत है।

He is working not just for money, but for self-satisfaction.

Correlative 'na keval... balki' (not only... but).

ग्रामीण विकास के क्षेत्र में कार्यरत संस्थाओं को सरकार से सहायता मिलती है।

Organizations working in the field of rural development receive aid from the government.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

वह इस जटिल समस्या का समाधान खोजने में दिन-रात कार्यरत है।

He is working day and night to find a solution to this complex problem.

Compound adverb 'din-raat'.

कार्यरत रहने की उसकी क्षमता वास्तव में सराहनीय है।

His ability to remain engaged/working is truly commendable.

Gerundive use 'kāryarat rehne ki'.

इस परियोजना में कार्यरत विशेषज्ञों की राय अलग-अलग है।

The opinions of the experts working on this project are different.

Plural possessive 'visheshagyon ki'.

वह कला के प्रति अपने समर्पण के कारण हमेशा कार्यरत रहता है।

He always remains engaged due to his dedication to art.

Reason marker 'ke kaaran' (due to).

मानवता के कल्याण हेतु कार्यरत महापुरुषों का जीवन अनुकरणीय होता है।

The lives of great men working for the welfare of humanity are exemplary.

Sanskritized vocabulary 'Anukaraniya'.

वह दार्शनिक चिंतन में इस कदर कार्यरत था कि उसे समय का आभास ही नहीं रहा।

He was so engaged in philosophical reflection that he had no sense of time.

Phrase 'is kadar... ki' (to such an extent... that).

प्रणाली में कार्यरत विसंगतियों को दूर करना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to remove the anomalies working/present within the system.

Abstract usage for 'anomalies'.

वह अपनी लेखनी के माध्यम से समाज में चेतना जगाने में कार्यरत है।

He is working to awaken consciousness in society through his writing.

Instrumental 'ke maadhyam se'.

विभिन्न स्तरों पर कार्यरत शक्तियों के बीच संतुलन बनाए रखना कठिन है।

It is difficult to maintain balance between forces working at various levels.

Metaphorical use of 'shaktiyan' (forces).

वह सत्य की खोज में निरंतर कार्यरत एक खोजी पत्रकार है।

He is an investigative journalist constantly engaged in the search for truth.

Appositive structure.

इस प्राचीन मंदिर के जीर्णोद्धार में कार्यरत शिल्पकारों की कला अद्भुत है।

The art of the craftsmen working on the restoration of this ancient temple is amazing.

Complex genitive chain.

वह अपने सिद्धांतों के प्रति अडिग रहकर लोकहित में कार्यरत है।

Remaining firm in his principles, he is working for the public good.

Participle 'adig rehkar' (remaining firm).

Common Collocations

विभाग में कार्यरत

पद पर कार्यरत

वर्षों से कार्यरत

क्षेत्र में कार्यरत

वर्तमान में कार्यरत

पूर्णकालिक कार्यरत

संस्था में कार्यरत

परियोजना में कार्यरत

सक्रिय रूप से कार्यरत

अस्थायी रूप से कार्यरत

Common Phrases

कार्यरत रहना

— To remain engaged in work.

हमें हमेशा कार्यरत रहना चाहिए।

कार्यरत कर्मचारी

— Working employees.

कार्यरत कर्मचारियों की सूची।

कार्यरत बल

— Working force/labor force.

देश का कार्यरत बल बढ़ रहा है।

कार्यरत महिला

— Working woman.

कार्यरत महिलाओं की समस्याएं।

कार्यरत मशीन

— Running/functional machine.

कार्यरत मशीनों की जाँच करें।

कार्यरत सदस्य

— Active member.

वह समिति का कार्यरत सदस्य है।

कार्यरत अधिकारी

— Officer on duty.

वहाँ कोई कार्यरत अधिकारी नहीं था।

कार्यरत शिक्षक

— Working teacher.

कार्यरत शिक्षकों के लिए कार्यशाला।

कार्यरत संस्था

— Active organization.

यह एक कार्यरत संस्था है।

कार्यरत अवस्था

— Working condition/state.

मशीन कार्यरत अवस्था में है।

Often Confused With

कार्यरत vs कार्यकारी (Karyakari)

Means 'Executive' or 'Acting' (temporary role).

कार्यरत vs कार्यवाही (Karyawahi)

Means 'Legal action' or 'Proceedings'.

कार्यरत vs कार्यकर्ता (Karyakarta)

Means 'Worker' or 'Political activist' (the person).

Idioms & Expressions

"काम में डूबे रहना"

— To be deeply immersed in work (Similar to Kāryarat).

वह दिन भर काम में डूबा रहता है।

Informal

"हाथ बँटाना"

— To help in work.

वह घर के कामों में हाथ बँटाता है।

Informal

"दिन-रात एक करना"

— To work extremely hard.

उसने परीक्षा के लिए दिन-रात एक कर दिया।

Colloquial

"जी तोड़ मेहनत करना"

— To work with all one's might.

वह सफलता के लिए जी तोड़ मेहनत कर रहा है।

Common

"अपने काम से काम रखना"

— To mind one's own business.

वह हमेशा अपने काम से काम रखता है।

Common

"कमर कसना"

— To prepare for hard work.

अब काम के लिए कमर कस लो।

Common

"पसीना बहाना"

— To work hard physically.

उसने इस खेत में अपना पसीना बहाया है।

Common

"काम का बोझ"

— Workload.

मुझ पर काम का बहुत बोझ है।

Neutral

"नाम कमाना"

— To earn fame through work.

उसने अपने काम से बहुत नाम कमाया।

Positive

"हाथ खाली होना"

— To be unemployed/without work.

आजकल उसका हाथ खाली है।

Idiomatic

Easily Confused

कार्यरत vs नियुक्त (Niyukt)

Both relate to jobs.

Niyukt is the act of being appointed; Kāryarat is the state of working after being appointed.

उन्हें नियुक्त किया गया और अब वे कार्यरत हैं।

कार्यरत vs व्यस्त (Vyast)

Both mean being occupied.

Vyast is general busyness; Kāryarat is professional employment.

वह काम में कार्यरत है और बहुत व्यस्त है।

कार्यरत vs सक्रिय (Sakriya)

Both imply action.

Sakriya means 'active' (like a volcano or a member); Kāryarat is specifically about 'work/duty'.

वह संस्था में एक सक्रिय और कार्यरत सदस्य है।

कार्यरत vs चालू (Chaalu)

Both can mean 'functioning'.

Chaalu is informal/general; Kāryarat is formal/technical.

मशीन चालू है (Informal) vs मशीन कार्यरत है (Formal).

कार्यरत vs प्रभावी (Prabhavi)

Both mean 'in effect'.

Prabhavi is used for laws/rules; Kāryarat is for people/machines.

यह नियम आज से प्रभावी है।

Sentence Patterns

Subject + Place + में कार्यरत है।

वह बैंक में कार्यरत है।

Subject + Duration + से कार्यरत है।

वह दो साल से कार्यरत है।

Subject + Role + के रूप में कार्यरत है।

वह डॉक्टर के रूप में कार्यरत है।

कार्यरत + Noun + Verb...

कार्यरत लोग बाहर आए।

Subject + Field + के विकास हेतु कार्यरत है।

वह ग्रामीण विकास हेतु कार्यरत है।

प्रणाली में कार्यरत + Abstract Noun...

प्रणाली में कार्यरत विसंगतियाँ।

Subject + पद पर कार्यरत है।

वह मैनेजर के पद पर कार्यरत है।

क्या आप + Place + में कार्यरत हैं?

क्या आप पुलिस में कार्यरत हैं?

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Very high in formal/written Hindi; medium in spoken Hindi.

Common Mistakes

Main bank kāryarat hoon. → Main bank mein kāryarat hoon.
Missing the locative preposition 'mein'.
Vah bartan dhone mein kāryarat hai. → Vah bartan dho raha hai.
Using a formal word for a casual household chore.
Kāryaraton karmachari... → Kāryarat karmachari...
Trying to pluralize an adjective that stays the same.
Pronouncing 'rat' like the English animal 'rat'. → Pronounce it like 'rut' with a soft dental 't'.
Phonetic error; the 'a' in Hindi is short like 'u' in 'but'.
Using 'kāryarat' to mean 'busy' on a call. → Main call par vyast hoon.
Kāryarat is for employment/duty, not just being busy.

Tips

Preposition Usage

Always pair 'kāryarat' with 'mein' (in) or 'par' (at/on). Without them, the sentence feels incomplete.

Office Talk

Use this word when introducing yourself in an interview. It sounds much more professional than 'Main kaam karta hoon'.

The Root 'Rat'

Remember 'Rat' means 'absorbed.' If you are 'kāryarat,' you are absorbed in your work.

Soft 'T'

Ensure your tongue touches your upper teeth for the 't' at the end. Avoid the hard 'T' sound.

Resumes

When listing your current job in a Hindi CV, use the heading 'Kāryarat' or 'Vartaman Pad' (Current Post).

Suffix Power

Learn other '-rat' words like 'seva-rat' (engaged in service) to expand your vocabulary quickly.

Formal Respect

Using this word shows you respect the formal linguistic traditions of India.

News Listening

Listen for this word during news headlines. It's usually in the first few sentences of a report about employees.

Niyukt vs Karyarat

Remember: You are 'Niyukt' (appointed) once, but you remain 'Karyarat' (working) every day.

Introductions

When introducing a colleague, say 'Ye hamare vibhag mein kāryarat hain' to sound polite.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'CAR' (Kārya) and a 'RAT' (Rat) inside it, working hard to drive the car. The Rat is absorbed in the Work of the Car.

Visual Association

Visualize a person sitting at a desk with a 'Working' sign, but the sign is glowing with the word 'Kāryarat'.

Word Web

Office Job Status Formal Busy Employed Active Functioning

Challenge

Try to introduce yourself to a Hindi speaker using 'Main [Field] mein kāryarat hoon' instead of 'kaam karta hoon'.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit. 'Kārya' (कार्य) + 'Rat' (रत).

Original meaning: 'Kārya' means 'that which is to be done' (work/task). 'Rat' means 'delighting in' or 'absorbed in'.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit origin).

Cultural Context

It is a neutral, respectful word. No specific sensitivities.

Similar to the transition from 'I work at...' to 'I am currently employed at...'

Used in government gazettes. Found in the preamble-like language of official documents. Common in Hindi news headlines like 'Kāryarat shikshakon ki hadtal' (Strike of working teachers).

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Job Interview

मैं पिछले पाँच साल से... में कार्यरत हूँ।
आप किस पद पर कार्यरत हैं?
क्या आप अभी भी कार्यरत हैं?
मैं इस क्षेत्र में कार्यरत रहना चाहता हूँ।

News Report

वहाँ कार्यरत कर्मचारी...
पुलिस विभाग में कार्यरत...
कार्यरत बल की संख्या...
हड़ताल पर कार्यरत...

Filling Forms

क्या आप कार्यरत हैं?
कार्यरत संस्था का नाम
पद जिस पर कार्यरत हैं
कार्यरत होने की तिथि

Introductions

नमस्ते, मैं... में कार्यरत हूँ।
मेरे पिताजी... में कार्यरत थे।
वह एक एनजीओ में कार्यरत है।
हम साथ में कार्यरत हैं।

Technical Manuals

मशीन कार्यरत है।
कार्यरत अवस्था में...
जब सिस्टम कार्यरत हो...
कार्यरत पुर्जे...

Conversation Starters

"आप वर्तमान में कहाँ कार्यरत हैं?"

"क्या आप इस विभाग में लंबे समय से कार्यरत हैं?"

"आपके परिवार में और कौन-कौन कार्यरत है?"

"क्या आप किसी सामाजिक संस्था में भी कार्यरत हैं?"

"क्या यह पुरानी मशीन अभी भी कार्यरत है?"

Journal Prompts

लिखिए कि आप भविष्य में किस कंपनी में कार्यरत होना चाहते हैं।

अपने वर्तमान कार्यस्थल का वर्णन करें जहाँ आप कार्यरत हैं।

क्या आप कभी किसी ऐसी संस्था में कार्यरत थे जिसने आपका जीवन बदल दिया?

कार्यरत महिलाओं के सामने आने वाली चुनौतियों पर विचार करें।

यदि आप एक रोबोट होते, तो आप किस कार्य में कार्यरत रहना पसंद करते?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Yes, you can. While it sounds formal, it correctly describes any official employment status, regardless of hours. However, 'part-time' should be specified if needed (e.g., Anshkalik kāryarat).

No, it is an adjective. It describes a person or thing. You need an auxiliary verb like 'hai' (is) or 'tha' (was) to complete the sentence.

The most common opposites are 'berozaar' (unemployed) for people, or 'nishkriya' (inactive) for systems/machines.

Technically yes, but it sounds very strange and sarcastic. It's like saying 'I am currently engaged in the professional pursuit of dish sanitation' in English.

In modern standard Hindi, 'kāryarat' is used for both genders. It does not change like 'achha/achhi'.

It is written as क + ा + र + ् + य + र + त = कार्यरत.

Yes, especially in formal scenes like courtrooms, police stations, or hospitals to establish a character's professional background.

Yes, in technical or formal reports, a functioning machine or system is described as 'kāryarat'.

It is very common in newspapers, news channels, and offices, but less common in casual street talk.

Only that they rhyme. 'Bharat' comes from a legendary king, while 'kāryarat' comes from the root 'rat' (absorbed).