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मरम्मत

marammat
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Explanation मरम्मत in your Level:
At the A1 beginner level, the word 'मरम्मत' (marammat) is introduced as a simple vocabulary item meaning 'repair'. When you start learning Hindi, you learn the names of common objects like cars (गाड़ी), houses (घर), and shoes (जूते). Eventually, these things break, and you need a word to describe fixing them. That word is 'मरम्मत'. It is a noun, and you should try to remember that it is a feminine noun. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just know that if you want to say 'car repair', you say 'गाड़ी की मरम्मत'. If you want to say 'house repair', you say 'घर की मरम्मत'. The most basic way to use it is with the verb 'करना' (to do). So, 'मरम्मत करना' means 'to repair'. For example, 'मैं मरम्मत करता हूँ' means 'I repair'. It is a very practical word. If your bicycle is broken, you take it to a shop and ask for 'मरम्मत'. If your phone screen is cracked, you need 'मरम्मत'. It is one of those survival words that you will use when traveling or living in a Hindi-speaking area because things inevitably break and need to be fixed. Just focus on associating the word 'मरम्मत' with the English word 'repair' and the image of tools like a hammer or a wrench.
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At the A2 elementary level, your understanding of 'मरम्मत' (marammat) deepens. You already know it means 'repair', but now you must focus on using it correctly in sentences. The most important rule at this level is mastering its feminine gender. Because 'मरम्मत' is feminine, you must use the feminine postposition 'की' (ki) before it. For example, you must say 'पंखे की मरम्मत' (repair of the fan), not 'पंखे का मरम्मत'. You also learn to use it with the verb 'होना' (to happen/to be) to describe ongoing processes. For example, 'काम हो रहा है' (work is happening), but 'मरम्मत हो रही है' (repair is happening). Notice the 'रही' instead of 'रहा'. This is crucial for sounding natural. At the A2 level, you can use 'मरम्मत' to describe everyday situations. You can tell your landlord, 'नल की मरम्मत की ज़रूरत है' (The tap needs repair). You can ask a mechanic, 'मरम्मत में कितने पैसे लगेंगे?' (How much money will the repair cost?). You start to build full, practical sentences around this word to solve daily problems. You also learn that 'ठीक करना' is a good, easy alternative, but 'मरम्मत' sounds more specific to actual physical fixing. Practice combining 'मरम्मत' with different household items and vehicles to build your confidence.
At the B1 intermediate level, 'मरम्मत' (marammat) becomes a tool for discussing broader topics beyond just personal broken items. You start using it to talk about infrastructure, community issues, and maintenance. You can read a simple news article and understand when it says 'सड़क की मरम्मत चल रही है' (road repair is going on). You learn to distinguish 'मरम्मत' (repair after damage) from 'रखरखाव' (ongoing maintenance). You can express necessity and obligation using structures like 'इस इमारत को मरम्मत की सख्त आवश्यकता है' (This building is in strict need of repair). At this level, you also become aware of the metaphorical, slang use of the word. You understand that if someone says 'पुलिस ने गुंडे की मरम्मत कर दी', they don't mean the police fixed the thug with a wrench; they mean the police beat him up or punished him severely. This cultural nuance is important for understanding movies, jokes, and informal conversations. You are also expected to have perfect gender agreement when using this word, effortlessly using feminine adjectives like 'भारी मरम्मत' (heavy repair) or 'थोड़ी मरम्मत' (a little repair). Your vocabulary expands to include the people who do the repairs, like 'मैकेनिक' (mechanic) or 'मिस्त्री' (artisan/repairman), and you can hold a conversation with them about the specifics of the 'मरम्मत'.
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At the B2 upper-intermediate level, your use of 'मरम्मत' (marammat) is fluent and nuanced. You can use it in complex sentences and professional contexts. You might discuss the economic impact of infrastructure repairs, saying things like 'पुल की मरम्मत में सरकार का बहुत पैसा खर्च हुआ' (The government spent a lot of money on the repair of the bridge). You can debate whether it is better to buy a new item or pay for the 'मरम्मत' of the old one, reflecting the cultural concept of 'jugaad' and sustainability. You are completely comfortable with the slang usage (beating someone up) and know exactly when it is appropriate to use it (informal settings with friends) and when to avoid it (formal business meetings). You also start to understand related abstract concepts and can easily differentiate 'मरम्मत' from words like 'सुधार' (improvement) and 'जीर्णोद्धार' (restoration). You can write a formal letter of complaint to a municipal authority demanding the 'मरम्मत' of streetlights in your neighborhood. Your grammar is solid, and you instinctively use the correct feminine verb conjugations and postpositions without thinking. You appreciate the Arabic etymology of the word and how it has seamlessly integrated into standard Hindi and Urdu, making it a truly Hindustani word.
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At the C1 advanced level, 'मरम्मत' (marammat) is a word you manipulate with literary and rhetorical skill. While you still use it for physical repairs, you also apply it metaphorically to abstract concepts in a sophisticated way. For instance, you might talk about the 'मरम्मत' of a broken relationship (रिश्तों की मरम्मत) or the 'मरम्मत' of a flawed political system (व्यवस्था की मरम्मत). In these contexts, it implies a deep, structural fixing of something that has been severely damaged, carrying more weight than a simple 'सुधार' (improvement). You can read complex Hindi literature or political editorials where 'मरम्मत' is used to critique societal decay and the need for structural rebuilding. You understand the subtle differences between 'मरम्मत', 'दुरुस्ती', 'जीर्णोद्धार', and 'संशोधन' (amendment), choosing the exact right word for the specific context. You can give a formal presentation on urban planning, discussing the 'मरम्मत और रखरखाव' (repair and maintenance) budget of a city. Your command of the language allows you to play with the word, perhaps using the slang meaning (punishment) in a clever, ironic way in a written essay. You are essentially using the word like a highly educated native speaker, fully aware of its historical, cultural, and linguistic depth.
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At the C2 mastery level, your relationship with the word 'मरम्मत' (marammat) is absolute. You understand its deepest etymological roots in Arabic and its journey into the South Asian lexicon. You can analyze how different authors use the word to convey themes of decay, resilience, and restoration in Hindi literature. You can effortlessly deploy it in the most complex, abstract philosophical discussions—for example, discussing the psychological 'मरम्मत' of a traumatized society post-conflict. You recognize regional variations in its pronunciation or usage across the Hindi-speaking belt. You can write poetry or high-level prose where 'मरम्मत' serves as a central metaphor for human existence, the constant need to mend what time breaks. You are aware of how the concept of 'मरम्मत' ties into the broader Indian philosophy of cyclical creation, destruction, and maintenance. You never make a grammatical error with it, and your use of synonyms is flawless. You can instantly translate complex English concepts involving repair, redress, restitution, and mending into the most appropriate Hindi phrasing, knowing exactly when 'मरम्मत' is the perfect choice and when a more obscure Sanskrit or Persian derivative would serve the tone better. You own the word completely.
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मरम्मत in 30 Seconds

  • Means 'repair' or 'maintenance' of physical objects.
  • It is a feminine noun, requiring feminine grammar rules.
  • Commonly paired with verbs like 'करना' (to do) and 'होना' (to be).
  • Slang usage means to physically beat or punish someone.
The Hindi word 'मरम्मत' (marammat) is a very common and highly useful feminine noun that primarily translates to 'repair', 'maintenance', or 'mending' in English. When you are learning Hindi, understanding this word is absolutely crucial because you will encounter it in countless everyday situations, from getting your car fixed at a local garage to discussing infrastructure issues like broken roads with your neighbors. The concept of repair is deeply ingrained in South Asian culture, where fixing things is often preferred over replacing them, a practice sometimes associated with the cultural concept of 'jugaad' or simply economic pragmatism. Therefore, knowing how to use 'मरम्मत' correctly will significantly enhance your ability to navigate daily life in a Hindi-speaking environment. Let us delve deeper into its various applications and nuances.
Literal Meaning
The literal meaning refers to the physical act of restoring a broken, damaged, or worn-out object to a functional or good condition. This can apply to anything physical.

मेरी गाड़ी की मरम्मत चल रही है। (My car's repair is going on.)

Beyond the literal physical repair of objects, the word also extends to the maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. For instance, when a house is being renovated or fixed up before a festival like Diwali, people often talk about the 'मरम्मत' of the house.
Infrastructure Context
Used widely when discussing public works, such as the repairing of roads, bridges, or public buildings by the government or municipal corporations.

बारिश के बाद सड़क की मरम्मत बहुत ज़रूरी है। (After the rain, the repair of the road is very necessary.)

Interestingly, 'मरम्मत' also has a very popular colloquial and metaphorical meaning. In informal contexts, it is often used to describe the act of physically beating someone up or teaching someone a harsh lesson. This is akin to the English slang of 'fixing someone' or 'sorting someone out'.
Metaphorical/Slang Meaning
To punish, scold severely, or physically beat someone in order to 'correct' their behavior.

पुलिस ने चोर की अच्छी मरम्मत की। (The police did a good 'repair' of the thief / The police beat up the thief well.)

Understanding these layers of meaning—from fixing a simple pair of shoes to renovating a mansion, and even to the slang of punishing a wrongdoer—gives you a comprehensive grasp of this versatile noun. It is a word that bridges the gap between the mechanical and the social, reflecting a society that values restoration and correction.

जूतों की मरम्मत करने वाला मोची कहलाता है। (The one who does the repair of shoes is called a cobbler.)

इस पुराने किले को मरम्मत की आवश्यकता है। (This old fort needs repair.)

By mastering the word 'मरम्मत', you are not just learning a vocabulary item; you are unlocking a key concept in everyday Hindi communication that will serve you well in countless practical scenarios.
Using the word 'मरम्मत' (marammat) correctly in Hindi requires an understanding of its grammatical properties, specifically its gender and the verbs it commonly pairs with. As a feminine noun, it dictates the gender of the adjectives that describe it and the verbs that act upon it. This is a fundamental rule in Hindi grammar that learners must internalize to sound natural and fluent. Let us explore the most common ways this word is deployed in everyday sentences.
With the verb 'करना' (to do)
When someone is actively performing a repair, you use 'मरम्मत करना'. The person doing the repair is the subject.

मैकेनिक कार की मरम्मत कर रहा है। (The mechanic is doing the repair of the car.)

Another extremely common construction is using 'मरम्मत' with the verb 'होना' (to happen / to be). This is used when you want to say that a repair is taking place, without necessarily specifying who is doing it. It acts like a passive construction in English.
With the verb 'होना' (to be/happen)
Used to indicate that something is undergoing repair. It focuses on the process rather than the actor.

मेरे घर की मरम्मत हो रही है। (My house's repair is happening / My house is being repaired.)

Sometimes, an object is in such bad shape that it actively 'demands' or 'needs' repair. In Hindi, we express this by saying the object is 'asking for' repair, using the verb 'माँगना' (to ask/demand).
With the verb 'माँगना' (to demand)
Used metaphorically to say that an object is in desperate need of fixing.

यह पुरानी मशीन अब मरम्मत माँग रही है। (This old machine is now asking for repair.)

When describing the quality or extent of the repair, you must use feminine adjectives. For example, 'भारी मरम्मत' (heavy/major repair), 'मामूली मरम्मत' (minor repair), or 'अच्छी मरम्मत' (good repair).

तूफान के बाद छत को भारी मरम्मत की आवश्यकता थी। (After the storm, the roof needed major repair.)

Furthermore, in the slang context of beating someone up, the structure usually involves the possessive 'की' followed by 'मरम्मत करना'. For example, 'उसकी मरम्मत कर दी' (His repair was done / He was beaten up).

पिताजी ने शरारती बच्चे की मरम्मत कर दी। (The father 'repaired' the naughty child / scolded him severely.)

By practicing these different verb pairings and remembering the feminine gender of the noun, you will be able to use 'मरम्मत' accurately and confidently in a wide variety of contexts, from professional mechanical discussions to casual street slang.
The word 'मरम्मत' (marammat) is ubiquitous in the Hindi-speaking world. Because the need to fix things is a universal human experience, you will hear this word in a vast array of environments, crossing social, economic, and professional boundaries. One of the most common places you will hear it is in and around garages, workshops, and service centers. Whether it is a small roadside bicycle repair stall or a high-end automobile service center, the core service provided is 'मरम्मत'. Mechanics, technicians, and customers use this word constantly to negotiate prices, discuss problems, and confirm when a job will be finished.
At the Mechanic / Garage
This is the most literal and frequent environment. You will hear phrases about the cost and time required for fixing vehicles.

भैया, इस स्कूटर की मरम्मत में कितना खर्चा आएगा? (Brother, how much will the repair of this scooter cost?)

Another major domain where this word is frequently heard is in the context of real estate, construction, and home maintenance. Homeowners, landlords, and tenants frequently discuss the 'मरम्मत' of leaking roofs, broken pipes, peeling paint, or general wear and tear. Before major festivals like Diwali, it is a cultural norm in India to clean and repair homes, making this word particularly prominent during the festive season.
Home and Real Estate
Discussions involving plumbers, electricians, masons, and landlords regarding the upkeep of a property.

मकान मालिक ने घर की मरम्मत करवाने से मना कर दिया। (The landlord refused to get the house repaired.)

You will also hear this word frequently in news broadcasts and reading it in newspapers, particularly concerning public infrastructure. Reports about municipal budgets, monsoon damage, or government projects often highlight the 'मरम्मत' of roads, bridges, railway tracks, and public buildings.
News and Public Infrastructure
Used in formal contexts to describe civic maintenance and government public works projects.

सरकार ने हाईवे की मरम्मत के लिए फंड जारी किया है। (The government has released funds for the repair of the highway.)

Finally, you will hear the slang version of 'मरम्मत' in movies, television shows, and street conversations. When a hero in a Bollywood movie is about to fight the villains, he might say he is going to do their 'मरम्मत'. It is a colorful, expressive way to talk about physical altercations or strict discipline.

गुंडों की अच्छी मरम्मत होनी चाहिए। (The thugs should get a good 'repair' / should be beaten up well.)

टीचर ने क्लास में उसकी मरम्मत कर दी। (The teacher scolded him severely in class.)

From the grease-stained floors of a local mechanic's shop to the formal anchors of a national news channel, and even the dramatic scripts of cinema, 'मरम्मत' is a word that truly permeates every level of Hindi-speaking society.
When learning Hindi, students often make a few predictable mistakes with the word 'मरम्मत' (marammat). Because Hindi is a language with grammatical gender, the most frequent errors stem from misunderstanding or forgetting the gender of this specific noun. 'मरम्मत' is a feminine noun. This single fact dictates how the rest of the sentence must be structured around it. Many learners, especially those whose native languages do not have grammatical gender for inanimate objects (like English), default to masculine endings, which leads to grammatically incorrect and sometimes confusing sentences. Let us break down these common pitfalls so you can avoid them.
Gender Agreement Error (Postpositions)
Using the masculine possessive 'का' (ka) or 'के' (ke) instead of the feminine 'की' (ki) before 'मरम्मत'.

❌ गलत (Wrong): घर का मरम्मत चल रहा है।
✅ सही (Right): घर की मरम्मत चल रही है।

Another frequent mistake is failing to conjugate the verb correctly to match the feminine gender of 'मरम्मत' when it is the subject of the sentence. If the repair is happening, the verb must end in a feminine sound (usually 'ई' or 'i').
Verb Conjugation Error
Using masculine verb endings (like रहा है / raha hai) instead of feminine verb endings (like रही है / rahi hai) when 'मरम्मत' is the subject.

❌ गलत (Wrong): मरम्मत हो रहा है।
✅ सही (Right): मरम्मत हो रही है।

Learners also sometimes confuse 'मरम्मत' with the word 'सुधार' (sudhaar). While both can translate to 'improvement' or 'fixing' in a broad sense, they are used differently. 'मरम्मत' is almost exclusively used for physical repairs of broken objects or infrastructure (or the slang for beating someone). 'सुधार', on the other hand, is used for abstract improvements, like improving one's health, improving a system, improving a process, or correcting a mistake in a document.
Vocabulary Confusion (मरम्मत vs. सुधार)
Using 'मरम्मत' for abstract improvements instead of physical repairs.

❌ गलत (Wrong): मेरी हिंदी की मरम्मत हो रही है। (Implies your Hindi is a broken machine being physically fixed.)
✅ सही (Right): मेरी हिंदी में सुधार हो रहा है। (My Hindi is improving.)

Finally, a minor but common pronunciation mistake is ignoring the double 'm' sound. The word is spelled with a half 'म' and a full 'म' (म्म). It should be pronounced 'ma-ram-mat', with a slight emphasis or pause on the 'm' sound. Pronouncing it as 'maramat' (with a single, quick 'm') sounds slightly unnatural to a native speaker.

उसने टीवी की मरम्मत खुद की। (He repaired the TV himself.)

सड़क की मरम्मत का काम कल शुरू होगा। (The road repair work will start tomorrow.)

By paying attention to the feminine gender, choosing the right verb endings, distinguishing it from 'सुधार', and pronouncing the double consonant clearly, you will eliminate the vast majority of errors associated with this word.
Expanding your vocabulary around the concept of 'मरम्मत' (marammat) will give you much more precision and fluency in Hindi. While 'मरम्मत' is the most common and versatile word for 'repair', there are several other words that share similar meanings but are used in slightly different contexts or registers. Understanding these nuances is a hallmark of an advanced learner. Let us explore some of the most important synonyms and related terms. The most direct synonym, often used interchangeably in casual conversation, is the compound verb 'ठीक करना' (theek karna).
ठीक करना (Theek Karna)
Literally means 'to make right' or 'to fix'. It is highly informal and extremely common. It can be used for physical repairs, curing an illness, or resolving a situation.

मैकेनिक ने मेरी गाड़ी ठीक कर दी। (The mechanic fixed my car.)

When talking about improvement, correction, or reform, the word 'सुधार' (sudhaar) is used. As mentioned in the common mistakes section, this is for abstract concepts rather than physical objects.
सुधार (Sudhaar)
Means improvement, reform, or correction. Used for health, behavior, systems, and written work.

मरीज की हालत में सुधार है। (There is improvement in the patient's condition.)

For highly formal, literary, or official contexts, especially concerning historical buildings, monuments, or large-scale infrastructure, you might encounter the Sanskrit-derived word 'जीर्णोद्धार' (jirnoddhar). This is a complex word that literally means 'uplifting of the old/dilapidated'.
जीर्णोद्धार (Jirnoddhar)
Means restoration or renovation. Used almost exclusively for historical sites, temples, or very old structures being brought back to their former glory.

सरकार इस प्राचीन मंदिर का जीर्णोद्धार कर रही है। (The government is doing the restoration of this ancient temple.)

Another related concept is 'रखरखाव' (rakh-rakhaav), which translates to 'maintenance' or 'upkeep'. While 'मरम्मत' happens after something breaks, 'रखरखाव' is the ongoing process of preventing it from breaking.

मशीन का सही रखरखाव बहुत ज़रूरी है। (Proper maintenance of the machine is very important.)

Finally, there is the Urdu-derived word 'दुरुस्ती' (durusti), which means correction or mending. It is less common than 'मरम्मत' but is still understood, especially in regions with a stronger Urdu influence.

कागज़ात की दुरुस्ती करवा लीजिए। (Get the documents corrected/fixed.)

By knowing when to use 'मरम्मत' (physical repair), 'ठीक करना' (general fixing), 'सुधार' (abstract improvement), 'रखरखाव' (maintenance), and 'जीर्णोद्धार' (historical restoration), you demonstrate a deep and nuanced command of the Hindi language.

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Grammar to Know

Feminine Noun Agreement: Adjectives and verbs must match the feminine gender of 'मरम्मत'.

Compound Verbs: Using 'करना' and 'होना' to turn nouns into action verbs.

Causative Verbs: Using 'करवाना' (to get done) as in 'मरम्मत करवाना' (to get repaired).

Postpositions: Using 'की' to link the object to the repair (e.g., कार की मरम्मत).

Passive Voice: 'मरम्मत की गई' (The repair was done).

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Examples by Level

1

यह मेरी गाड़ी है।

This is my car.

Simple identification.

2

गाड़ी खराब है।

The car is broken.

Using adjective 'खराब'.

3

मुझे मरम्मत चाहिए।

I need repair.

Basic need expression.

4

मरम्मत कौन करेगा?

Who will do the repair?

Simple question with 'कौन'.

5

वह मरम्मत करता है।

He does repairs.

Present tense simple.

6

जूते की मरम्मत।

Shoe repair.

Noun phrase.

7

घर की मरम्मत।

House repair.

Noun phrase.

8

मरम्मत अच्छी है।

The repair is good.

Adjective agreement (feminine).

1

मेरी साइकिल की मरम्मत हो रही है।

My bicycle is being repaired.

Present continuous with 'होना'.

2

मरम्मत में कितना समय लगेगा?

How much time will the repair take?

Future tense question.

3

इस फोन की मरम्मत बहुत महँगी है।

The repair of this phone is very expensive.

Feminine adjective 'महँगी'.

4

क्या आप टीवी की मरम्मत कर सकते हैं?

Can you repair the TV?

Modal verb 'सकना'.

5

छत की मरम्मत कल शुरू होगी।

The roof repair will start tomorrow.

Future tense feminine subject.

6

मैंने अपनी घड़ी की मरम्मत करवाई।

I got my watch repaired.

Causative verb 'करवाना'.

7

रास्ते की मरम्मत के कारण जाम है।

There is a traffic jam due to road repair.

Postposition 'के कारण'.

8

यह मशीन मरम्मत माँग रही है।

This machine is asking for (needs) repair.

Idiomatic use of 'माँगना'.

1

नगर निगम ने सड़कों की मरम्मत का काम रोक दिया है।

The municipal corporation has stopped the road repair work.

Complex subject and object.

2

दिवाली से पहले हर कोई अपने घर की मरम्मत करवाता है।

Before Diwali, everyone gets their house repaired.

Cultural context, causative verb.

3

इस पुरानी इमारत को भारी मरम्मत की आवश्यकता है।

This old building needs major repair.

Formal vocabulary 'आवश्यकता'.

4

अगर तुमने फिर से शीशा तोड़ा, तो तुम्हारी अच्छी मरम्मत होगी।

If you break the glass again, you will be beaten up well (slang).

Conditional sentence, slang usage.

5

मरम्मत के अभाव में यह पुल गिर सकता है।

In the absence of repair, this bridge might fall.

Formal phrase 'के अभाव में'.

6

मैकेनिक ने कहा कि इंजन की मरम्मत में दो दिन लगेंगे।

The mechanic said that the engine repair will take two days.

Reported speech.

7

किरायेदार और मकान मालिक के बीच मरम्मत को लेकर बहस हो गई।

An argument broke out between the tenant and landlord regarding repairs.

Postposition 'को लेकर'.

8

समय पर मरम्मत करने से पैसे बचते हैं।

Doing repairs on time saves money.

Gerund phrase 'मरम्मत करने से'.

1

लगातार बारिश के चलते राजमार्ग की मरम्मत का कार्य बाधित हुआ है।

Due to continuous rain, the highway repair work has been obstructed.

Formal vocabulary 'बाधित'.

2

पुलिस ने पूछताछ के दौरान अपराधियों की जमकर मरम्मत की।

During interrogation, the police beat up the criminals severely (slang).

Adverb 'जमकर' with slang.

3

ऐतिहासिक धरोहरों की मरम्मत के लिए विशेष विशेषज्ञों की टीम बुलाई गई है।

A team of special experts has been called for the repair of historical heritage sites.

Passive voice construction.

4

अर्थव्यवस्था की मरम्मत के लिए सरकार को कड़े कदम उठाने होंगे।

The government will have to take strict steps for the repair of the economy.

Metaphorical use of 'मरम्मत'.

5

बीमा कंपनी ने दुर्घटनाग्रस्त कार की मरम्मत का पूरा खर्च उठाया।

The insurance company bore the entire cost of repairing the crashed car.

Complex sentence structure.

6

यह उपकरण इतना पुराना है कि इसकी मरम्मत करना पैसे की बर्बादी है।

This equipment is so old that repairing it is a waste of money.

Result clause 'इतना... कि'.

7

ठेकेदार ने घटिया सामग्री का उपयोग करके मरम्मत में घोटाला किया।

The contractor scammed the repair work by using substandard materials.

Participle 'उपयोग करके'.

8

रिश्तों की मरम्मत में समय और धैर्य दोनों लगते हैं।

Repairing relationships takes both time and patience.

Abstract metaphorical use.

1

संस्थागत ढांचे की मरम्मत के बिना, सतही सुधारों का कोई औचित्य नहीं है।

Without the repair of the institutional framework, superficial improvements have no justification.

Highly formal, abstract vocabulary.

2

विपक्ष ने आरोप लगाया कि सत्ता पक्ष केवल चुनावी फायदों के लिए सड़कों की मरम्मत का दिखावा कर रहा है।

The opposition alleged that the ruling party is only pretending to repair roads for electoral gains.

Political discourse, reported speech.

3

युद्ध के बाद देश के बुनियादी ढांचे की मरम्मत एक भगीरथ प्रयास था।

After the war, the repair of the country's infrastructure was a Herculean task.

Idiom 'भगीरथ प्रयास'.

4

उसकी तीखी आलोचना ने लेखक के अहंकार की जो मरम्मत की, वह देखने लायक थी।

The severe repair (battering) that his sharp criticism did to the writer's ego was worth seeing.

Advanced metaphorical/slang blend.

5

जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभावों को कम करने के लिए पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की मरम्मत अनिवार्य हो गई है।

To mitigate the effects of climate change, the repair of the ecosystem has become mandatory.

Scientific/environmental context.

6

न्यायिक प्रणाली की मरम्मत की मांग अब एक जन आंदोलन का रूप ले चुकी है।

The demand for the repair of the judicial system has now taken the form of a mass movement.

Societal context.

7

प्राचीन पांडुलिपियों की मरम्मत एक अत्यंत सूक्ष्म और वैज्ञानिक प्रक्रिया है।

The repair of ancient manuscripts is an extremely delicate and scientific process.

Specialized academic context.

8

जब तक सामाजिक ताने-बाने की मरम्मत नहीं होती, तब तक स्थायी शांति असंभव है।

Until the social fabric is repaired, permanent peace is impossible.

Conditional 'जब तक... तब तक'.

1

मानवीय संवेदनाओं की मरम्मत किसी यांत्रिक प्रक्रिया से संभव नहीं है; इसके लिए आत्मीयता की दरकार होती है।

The repair of human sensibilities is not possible through any mechanical process; it requires intimacy.

Philosophical discourse.

2

आलोचकों का मत है कि वर्तमान आर्थिक नीतियां महज़ एक तात्कालिक मरम्मत हैं, कोई दीर्घकालिक समाधान नहीं।

Critics opine that the current economic policies are merely an immediate repair, not a long-term solution.

Economic analysis.

3

सांस्कृतिक क्षरण की मरम्मत के लिए हमें अपनी जड़ों की ओर पुनरावलोकन करना होगा।

For the repair of cultural erosion, we must look back towards our roots.

Cultural critique.

4

उसने अपने खंडित स्वप्नों की मरम्मत कुछ इस तरह की, मानो वह कोई कुशल शिल्पी हो।

He repaired his shattered dreams in such a way, as if he were a skilled sculptor.

Literary simile 'मानो'.

5

भाषाई अशुद्धियों की मरम्मत करते-करते संपादक ने मूल आलेख की आत्मा ही नष्ट कर दी।

While repairing the linguistic impurities, the editor destroyed the very soul of the original article.

Repetitive participle 'करते-करते'.

6

वैश्विक कूटनीति में, टूटे हुए विश्वास की मरम्मत सबसे जटिल कूटनीतिक चुनौती मानी जाती है।

In global diplomacy, the repair of broken trust is considered the most complex diplomatic challenge.

International relations context.

7

स्मृतियों के धुंधले पन्नों की मरम्मत करना एक वृद्ध मन का प्रिय शगल होता है।

Repairing the faded pages of memories is a favorite pastime of an aged mind.

Poetic imagery.

8

जब सत्ता का ढांचा चरमराने लगता है, तो उसकी मरम्मत के नाम पर अक्सर दमनकारी नीतियां थोपी जाती हैं।

When the structure of power begins to creak, oppressive policies are often imposed in the name of its repair.

Political philosophy.

Common Collocations

मरम्मत करना
मरम्मत होना
मरम्मत माँगना
भारी मरम्मत
मामूली मरम्मत
घर की मरम्मत
सड़क की मरम्मत
जूतों की मरम्मत
गाड़ी की मरम्मत
तुरंत मरम्मत

Common Phrases

मरम्मत का काम
मरम्मत की ज़रूरत
अच्छी मरम्मत
मरम्मत चल रही है
मरम्मत के लिए देना
मरम्मत का खर्च
मरम्मत के बाद
मरम्मत के दौरान
मरम्मत के लायक नहीं
खुद मरम्मत करना

Often Confused With

मरम्मत vs सुधार (Sudhaar) - Means improvement, used for abstract things.

मरम्मत vs निर्माण (Nirmaan) - Means construction, building something from scratch.

मरम्मत vs इलाज (Ilaaj) - Means medical treatment, repairing a human body.

Idioms & Expressions

"हड्डियों की मरम्मत करना"
"दिमाग की मरम्मत करना"
"अच्छे से मरम्मत करना"
"मरम्मत कर देना"
"मरम्मत माँगना"
"खाल की मरम्मत करना"
"पुर्जों की मरम्मत"
"किस्मत की मरम्मत"
"हालत की मरम्मत"
"जुबान की मरम्मत"

Easily Confused

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Sentence Patterns

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How to Use It

formality

Neutral. Can be used in both formal news and informal street chat.

semantic drift

The slang meaning (beating) is a classic example of semantic drift from mechanical fixing to physical discipline.

regional variation

Understood universally across Hindi/Urdu speaking regions.

Common Mistakes
  • Saying 'घर का मरम्मत' instead of 'घर की मरम्मत'.
  • Saying 'मरम्मत हो रहा है' instead of 'मरम्मत हो रही है'.
  • Using 'मरम्मत' to mean improving language skills (should be सुधार).
  • Pronouncing it 'maramat' with a single M sound.
  • Forgetting to use 'की' between the object and the word 'मरम्मत'.

Tips

Feminine Focus

Always treat 'मरम्मत' as a lady! Use 'की', 'अच्छी', and 'रही है' around it. Never use masculine markers.

Physical Objects Only

Reserve 'मरम्मत' for things you can touch and break with a hammer. Cars, phones, walls. Not grades or health.

The Fighting Word

If you hear 'मरम्मत' in an action movie, it means someone is about to get punched. It's the Hindi equivalent of 'I'll fix you'.

Double M

Don't rush the 'm' sound. It's ma-RAM-mat. Linger slightly on the middle M for an authentic accent.

Pair with Karna

The most common way to use it is as a compound verb: 'मरम्मत करना' (to repair). Memorize this chunk.

Pair with Hona

When you don't know who is doing the repair, use passive: 'मरम्मत हो रही है' (repair is happening).

The Easy Alternative

If the gender rules of 'मरम्मत' confuse you mid-sentence, just use 'ठीक करना'. It's easier and means the same thing.

Diwali Prep

You will hear this word a lot in October/November. 'घर की मरम्मत' is a huge part of Diwali preparations in India.

The 'Ki' Link

The formula is always: [Broken Thing] + की + मरम्मत. For example: टीवी की मरम्मत.

Metaphorical Use

At advanced levels, try using it for abstract concepts like 'रिश्तों की मरम्मत' (repairing relationships) to sound poetic.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a RAM (sheep) on a MAT getting fixed. Ma-RAM-MAT = Repair.

Word Origin

Arabic

Cultural Context

Using 'मरम्मत' for violence is very common in Bollywood movies to sound tough but slightly comical.

Home repair ('घर की मरम्मत') is a major activity preceding the Diwali festival.

The Indian concept of frugal, makeshift repair often involves 'मरम्मत' using unconventional methods.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Conversation Starters

"क्या आप जानते हैं कि यहाँ पास में मोबाइल मरम्मत की कोई दुकान है?"

"इस गाड़ी की मरम्मत में कितना खर्चा आएगा?"

"सड़क की मरम्मत कब पूरी होगी?"

"मुझे अपने जूतों की मरम्मत करवानी है।"

"तुम्हारे घर की मरम्मत कैसी चल रही है?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a time you had to get something important repaired (मरम्मत).

Describe the process of home repair (घर की मरम्मत) before a festival in India.

Discuss the difference between buying new things and getting old things repaired.

Write a short story where someone gets their 'मरम्मत' done (slang meaning).

Explain why road repair (सड़क की मरम्मत) is a constant issue in your city.

Frequently Asked Questions

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It is a feminine noun. You must use feminine grammar rules with it. For example, say 'गाड़ी की मरम्मत' not 'गाड़ी का मरम्मत'. The verbs must also be feminine, like 'मरम्मत हो रही है'.

No, that sounds unnatural. 'मरम्मत' is for physical objects like cars or houses. For language or skills, use 'सुधार' (improvement). Say 'मेरी हिंदी में सुधार हो रहा है'.

It is slang for beating someone up or punishing them severely. It is a threat, often used jokingly among friends or seriously in fights. It means they will 'fix' your bad behavior physically.

'ठीक करना' is a general verb meaning 'to fix' or 'to make right'. 'मरम्मत' is a specific noun meaning 'repair'. They are often interchangeable, but 'मरम्मत' sounds more formal and specific to mechanical/structural work.

You say 'मैं कार की मरम्मत कर रहा हूँ' (if you are male) or 'कर रही हूँ' (if you are female). Notice the use of 'की' to link car and repair.

Generally, no. For humans and animals, we use 'इलाज' (treatment). However, doctors might jokingly use 'मरम्मत' when talking about orthopedic surgery (fixing bones).

Yes, its root is the Arabic word 'maramma'. It entered Hindi through Persian during the Mughal era. It is widely used in both Hindi and Urdu today.

You can use the verb 'माँगना' (to ask/demand). For example, 'यह मशीन मरम्मत माँग रही है' (This machine is asking for repair). You can also use 'ज़रूरत है' (is needed).

The word for maintenance or upkeep is 'रखरखाव' (rakh-rakhaav). Repair (मरम्मत) happens after something breaks, while maintenance prevents it from breaking.

Yes, absolutely. You will frequently hear it in news reports about government projects, like 'सड़क की मरम्मत' (road repair) or 'पुल की मरम्मत' (bridge repair).

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