परिगणित करना
परिगणित करना in 30 Seconds
- Formal verb meaning to calculate or enumerate.
- Derived from Sanskrit 'Pari' and 'Ganit'.
- Used in academic, scientific, and administrative contexts.
- Implies precision and thoroughness compared to simple counting.
The Hindi verb परिगणित करना (parigaṇit karnā) is a sophisticated term that translates primarily to 'to calculate', 'to enumerate', or 'to determine the amount or number of something mathematically'. While the common word गिनना (ginnā) refers to simple counting (like counting apples), परिगणित करना implies a formal, systematic, and often complex process of calculation. It is frequently used in administrative, academic, and scientific contexts where precision is paramount. For instance, when a government census bureau counts the population, or when an astronomer calculates the distance between celestial bodies, this is the verb of choice. It carries a weight of authority and technical accuracy.
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- Formal and Academic (उच्च स्तरीय और औपचारिक)
- Core Meaning
- The act of comprehensive mathematical determination or listing.
जनगणना अधिकारी ने प्रत्येक नागरिक को परिगणित करने का निर्देश दिया। (The census officer ordered to enumerate every citizen.)
In a professional setting, such as an accounting firm or a research laboratory, you would use this word to describe the process of deriving a final figure from various data points. It is not just about the final number, but the structured method used to reach it. The word is derived from the Sanskrit roots 'Pari' (completely/around) and 'Ganit' (mathematics/calculated). Therefore, the etymological essence is 'to calculate completely'.
वैज्ञानिकों ने सौर मंडल के बाहर नए ग्रहों के द्रव्यमान को परिगणित किया है। (Scientists have calculated the mass of new planets outside the solar system.)
Using परिगणित करना requires an understanding of its transitive nature. As a 'karnā' verb, it takes a direct object—the thing being calculated. Because it is a formal word, it often appears in the passive voice in reports or in the past tense when results are presented. For example, 'The total cost was calculated' becomes 'कुल लागत को परिगणित किया गया'.
- Active Voice
- हम इस वर्ष के लाभ को परिगणित कर रहे हैं। (We are calculating this year's profit.)
- Passive Voice
- डेटा को कंप्यूटर द्वारा परिगणित किया गया। (The data was calculated by the computer.)
क्या आपने आगामी खर्चों को परिगणित कर लिया है? (Have you calculated the upcoming expenses?)
When constructing complex sentences, you can use the conjunctive participle 'परिगणित करके' (having calculated). For instance: 'After calculating the risks, we decided to invest' translates to 'जोखिमों को परिगणित करके, हमने निवेश करने का निर्णय लिया'. This structure is common in business Hindi. It is important to note that the object of the calculation usually takes the postposition 'ko' (को) when it is specific.
You will most likely encounter परिगणित करना in the following domains:
1. **News and Media**: Specifically in financial news segments or reports about government statistics.
2. **Academic Journals**: In papers related to mathematics, statistics, or social sciences.
3. **Legal Documents**: Where specific numbers or lists of items must be legally determined.
4. **Administrative/Official Hindi**: In government circulars (Sarkari Patra) regarding counts of resources or personnel.
बजट सत्र के दौरान, वित्त मंत्री ने घाटे को परिगणित किया। (During the budget session, the Finance Minister calculated the deficit.)
It is rare to hear this word in a Bollywood movie unless it is a courtroom drama or a scene involving a scientist or a very formal character. If you are reading a Hindi newspaper like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'The Hindu (Hindi edition)', look for this word in the business section. It provides a sense of formality that 'hisab lagana' (to do the math) lacks. In textbooks, particularly for Class 10 and above in the Hindi medium, this term is standard for mathematical operations.
The most common mistake learners make is using परिगणित करना in casual situations. For example, if you are at a market counting your change, saying 'मैं अपने पैसों को परिगणित कर रहा हूँ' sounds incredibly stiff and unnatural, almost like saying 'I am currently enumerating my legal tender' in English. Instead, use 'गिनना' (ginnā) or 'हिसाब करना' (hisāb karnā).
- Incorrect Context
- बच्चों को परिगणित करो। (Calculate the children - sounds like a scientific experiment on them.)
- Correct Context
- बच्चों की संख्या को परिगणित करो। (Enumerate/calculate the number of children - formal/official.)
Another mistake is confusing it with परिचित करना (parichit karnā), which means 'to introduce'. They look similar because of the 'pari' prefix, but their meanings are entirely unrelated. Also, ensure you do not forget the 'karnā' part; 'parigaṇit' on its own is an adjective meaning 'calculated' or 'enumerated'.
To truly master this word, you must understand how it sits alongside its synonyms. Here is a comparison of common alternatives:
- गिनना (Ginnā)
- Simple counting (1, 2, 3...). Used for physical objects in daily life.
- गणना करना (Gaṇanā karnā)
- Very close to 'parigaṇit karnā', but slightly more common in general formal Hindi. It means 'to count' or 'to calculate'.
- आंकलन करना (Ānkalan karnā)
- To estimate or assess. Use this when the calculation isn't 100% precise but based on judgment.
- हिसाब लगाना (Hisāb lagānā)
- Colloquial way to say 'to do the math' or 'to figure out the cost'.
Choosing 'परिगणित करना' signals to your listener that you are speaking about a formal, exhaustive, and precise numerical operation. Use it when the result is a definitive list or a specific mathematical value derived from a process.
How Formal Is It?
"कृपया वित्तीय वर्ष के अंत तक सभी संपत्तियों को परिगणित करें।"
"वैज्ञानिकों ने इस घटना के समय को परिगणित किया है।"
"क्या तुमने अपना खर्च परिगणित कर लिया? (Slightly stiff but usable)"
"चलो, हम देखते हैं कि कंप्यूटर कैसे बड़े नंबरों को परिगणित करता है!"
"N/A (Too formal for slang)"
Fun Fact
The root 'Gan' (गण) in Sanskrit also refers to a 'group' or 'multitude', which is why Lord Ganesha is the 'Lord of the Multitudes' (Gana + Isha). To 'parigaṇit' is to handle these groups mathematically.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'pari' as 'parry' (it should be puh-ri).
- Using a hard English 't' instead of a soft dental 't' in 'nit'.
- Pronouncing 'ga' as 'gay' (it should be 'guh').
- Ignoring the nasal 'n' in 'nit'.
- Aspirating the 'p' like in 'pool'.
Difficulty Rating
Requires knowledge of Sanskrit-based formal vocabulary.
Learners must know when to switch from 'ginnā' to this formal term.
Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal.
Easy to recognize if you know 'ganit' (math).
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Transitive verbs in the past tense take the 'ne' particle with the subject.
मैंने (I) आंकड़ों को परिगणित किया।
The object usually takes 'ko' if it is specific or definite.
उसने *लाभ को* परिगणित किया।
Compound verbs with 'lenā' indicate completion of the action for the self.
मैंने खर्च परिगणित कर लिया (I finished calculating the expense).
Using 'karne ke liye' to express purpose.
दूरी परिगणित करने के लिए सूत्र (formula) का प्रयोग करें।
Passive construction with 'jānā'.
डेटा परिगणित किया जा रहा है (Data is being calculated).
Examples by Level
मैं अपनी किताबों को गिनता हूँ।
I count my books.
A1 uses 'ginnā' (simple count) instead of 'parigaṇit karnā'.
वह पैसे गिन रहा है।
He is counting money.
Present continuous tense of 'ginnā'.
क्या तुम ये सेब गिन सकते हो?
Can you count these apples?
Using 'saknā' (can) with 'ginnā'.
मेरे पास पाँच पेन हैं, मैंने उन्हें गिना।
I have five pens; I counted them.
Past tense of 'ginnā'.
हमें संख्या जाननी है।
We need to know the number.
Focus on 'number' (sankhyā).
बच्चे कक्षा में गिनना सीख रहे हैं।
Children are learning to count in class.
Infinitive 'ginnā' as an object.
एक, दो, तीन... गिनो!
One, two, three... count!
Imperative form 'gino'.
माँ ने रोटियाँ गिनीं।
Mother counted the rotis.
Past tense with feminine plural object.
कंप्यूटर डेटा को परिगणित करता है।
The computer calculates the data.
Simple present tense of 'parigaṇit karnā'.
उसने कुल खर्च को परिगणित किया।
He calculated the total expense.
Past tense with 'ne' particle.
क्या आप लाभ को परिगणित कर सकते हैं?
Can you calculate the profit?
Modal verb 'saknā' with the main verb.
अध्यापक ने अंकों को परिगणित किया।
The teacher calculated the marks.
Formal use of calculation in school.
हम कल जनसंख्या को परिगणित करेंगे।
We will calculate the population tomorrow.
Future tense.
मशीन ने सिक्कों को परिगणित किया।
The machine calculated (counted) the coins.
Formal use for a machine's action.
कृपया इस सूची को परिगणित करें।
Please calculate/enumerate this list.
Polite imperative 'karen'.
वह अंकों को परिगणित करना चाहती है।
She wants to calculate the digits.
Using 'chāhnā' (to want) with the infinitive.
वैज्ञानिकों ने इस दूरी को बहुत सावधानी से परिगणित किया है।
Scientists have calculated this distance very carefully.
Present perfect tense.
बैंक अधिकारी ऋण की राशि को परिगणित कर रहा था।
The bank officer was calculating the loan amount.
Past continuous tense.
यदि हम करों को परिगणित करें, तो कुल राशि बढ़ जाएगी।
If we calculate the taxes, the total amount will increase.
Conditional sentence.
सभी वस्तुओं को परिगणित किया जाना चाहिए।
All items should be calculated/enumerated.
Passive voice with 'chāhiye'.
उसने बिना किसी गलती के लाभ परिगणित किया।
He calculated the profit without any mistake.
Use of 'binā' (without).
डेटा को परिगणित करने में समय लगता है।
It takes time to calculate the data.
Infinitive as a subject.
क्या आपने परिणामों को परिगणित कर लिया है?
Have you finished calculating the results?
Compound verb 'kar lenā' (to finish doing).
हमें इस महीने की बिक्री को परिगणित करना होगा।
We will have to calculate this month's sales.
Compulsion with 'hogā'.
जनगणना विभाग का मुख्य कार्य नागरिकों को परिगणित करना है।
The main task of the census department is to enumerate citizens.
Formal administrative context.
बजट घाटे को परिगणित करते समय कई कारकों को ध्यान में रखा गया।
While calculating the budget deficit, many factors were kept in mind.
Present participle 'karte samay'.
सॉफ्टवेयर स्वचालित रूप से जटिल समीकरणों को परिगणित करता है।
The software automatically calculates complex equations.
Use of adverb 'svachalit roop se' (automatically).
इतिहासकारों ने उस काल की जनसंख्या को परिगणित करने का प्रयास किया है।
Historians have tried to calculate the population of that era.
Present perfect with 'prayas kiya' (tried).
इस रिपोर्ट में सभी खर्चों को विस्तार से परिगणित किया गया है।
In this report, all expenses have been calculated in detail.
Passive voice in formal reporting.
क्या आप इन आंकड़ों को परिगणित करने की जिम्मेदारी लेंगे?
Will you take the responsibility of calculating these figures?
Gerund 'karne ki' followed by a noun.
योजना की सफलता के लिए जोखिमों को परिगणित करना अनिवार्य है।
It is mandatory to calculate the risks for the success of the plan.
Use of 'anivārya' (mandatory).
जब तक आप लाभ परिगणित नहीं करते, हम निवेश नहीं करेंगे।
Until you calculate the profit, we will not invest.
Subordinate clause with 'jab tak'.
अर्थशास्त्री ने मुद्रास्फीति के प्रभाव को सटीक रूप से परिगणित किया।
The economist accurately calculated the impact of inflation.
Use of 'sateek roop se' (accurately).
दार्शनिक ने तर्क दिया कि मानवीय भावनाओं को परिगणित नहीं किया जा सकता।
The philosopher argued that human emotions cannot be calculated/enumerated.
Abstract usage of the verb.
इस प्रमेय का उपयोग करके हम किसी भी वक्र के क्षेत्रफल को परिगणित कर सकते हैं।
Using this theorem, we can calculate the area of any curve.
Technical mathematical context.
निर्वाचन आयोग ने मतों को परिगणित करने की प्रक्रिया को पारदर्शी बनाया।
The Election Commission made the process of calculating/counting votes transparent.
Administrative context with 'pārdarshī' (transparent).
जटिल एल्गोरिदम के माध्यम से डेटा को परिगणित करना अब आसान हो गया है।
Calculating data through complex algorithms has now become easy.
Use of 'ke mādhyam se' (through).
संपत्ति के मूल्य को परिगणित करने के लिए बाजार के रुझानों का विश्लेषण आवश्यक है।
To calculate the value of the property, analysis of market trends is necessary.
Complex sentence with multiple nouns.
लेखक ने अपनी पुस्तक में प्राचीन भारत की उपलब्धियों को परिगणित किया है।
The author has enumerated the achievements of ancient India in his book.
Enumerate (list) meaning.
बिना साक्ष्य के किसी भी संख्या को परिगणित करना अवैज्ञानिक है।
To calculate any number without evidence is unscientific.
Gerund as subject with 'avaigyānik' (unscientific).
ब्रह्मांड की उत्पत्ति के समय के ऊर्जा घनत्व को परिगणित करना एक चुनौतीपूर्ण कार्य है।
Calculating the energy density at the time of the universe's origin is a challenging task.
High-level scientific discourse.
कानूनी ढांचे के भीतर, सभी देयताओं को स्पष्ट रूप से परिगणित किया जाना अनिवार्य है।
Within the legal framework, it is mandatory to clearly enumerate all liabilities.
Legal register.
उनकी कविता में विरह के क्षणों को बड़ी सूक्ष्मता से परिगणित किया गया है।
In his poetry, the moments of separation have been enumerated with great subtlety.
Metaphorical use in literature.
सांख्यिकीय मॉडल का उपयोग करके भविष्य की संभावनाओं को परिगणित किया जा सकता है।
Future possibilities can be calculated using statistical models.
Predictive context.
क्या हम चेतना के स्तर को गणितीय रूप से परिगणित कर सकते हैं?
Can we mathematically calculate the levels of consciousness?
Philosophical/Scientific query.
राजस्व की हानि को परिगणित करने के लिए एक विशेष समिति का गठन किया गया।
A special committee was formed to calculate the loss of revenue.
Official administrative action.
इस शोध पत्र ने वैश्विक तापन के प्रभावों को परिगणित करने की एक नई विधि प्रस्तुत की है।
This research paper has presented a new method for calculating the effects of global warming.
Academic research context.
यदि तथ्यों को सही ढंग से परिगणित न किया जाए, तो निष्कर्ष भ्रामक हो सकते हैं।
If the facts are not calculated/enumerated correctly, the conclusions can be misleading.
Conditional with 'bhrāmak' (misleading).
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— To calculate with absolute precision.
इंजीनियरों ने पुल की मजबूती को सटीक रूप से परिगणित किया।
— To calculate automatically (usually by a machine).
यह ऐप आपके कदमों को स्वचालित रूप से परिगणित करता है।
— To calculate or enumerate in great detail.
रिपोर्ट में हर छोटे खर्च को विस्तार से परिगणित किया गया है।
— To calculate carefully.
दवा की खुराक को सावधानीपूर्वक परिगणित करना चाहिए।
— To calculate on a regular basis.
कंपनी अपनी संपत्ति को नियमित रूप से परिगणित करती है।
— To calculate mathematically.
संभावनाओं को गणितीय रूप से परिगणित किया जा सकता है।
— To calculate or count as a group/collectively.
सभी विभागों के खर्चों को सामूहिक रूप से परिगणित किया गया।
Often Confused With
Means 'to introduce'. Sounds similar but completely different meaning.
Means 'to change/transform'. Often confused by beginners due to the 'pari-' prefix.
Means 'to define'. Used in similar academic contexts, but for meanings, not numbers.
Idioms & Expressions
— To count on fingers; to list things that are very few in number.
उसकी उपलब्धियों को उंगलियों पर परिगणित किया जा सकता है।
Literary/Formal— To enumerate one by one; to be very thorough.
उसने अपनी समस्याओं को एक-एक करके परिगणित किया।
Neutral— To try to calculate the impossible (similar to 'counting stars').
उसकी गलतियों को परिगणित करना आकाश के तारे गिनने जैसा है।
Literary— To account for every tiny bit.
लेखा परीक्षक ने खजाने के कण-कण को परिगणित किया।
Formal— To count every word (often in a legal or critical sense).
संपादक ने लेख के शब्द-शब्द को परिगणित किया।
Formal— To calculate every single penny.
उसने कर्ज की कौड़ी-कौड़ी को परिगणित किया।
Traditional/Formal— To count every moment (usually during a wait).
वह उसके आने के क्षण-क्षण को परिगणित कर रही थी।
Poetic— To list the merits and demerits.
निर्णय लेने से पहले गुण-दोष परिगणित करना आवश्यक है।
Formal— To determine or calculate the limits.
हमें अपनी क्षमताओं की सीमाओं को परिगणित करना होगा।
Formal— To calculate digit by digit.
उसने गणित के सवाल में अंक-अंक को सावधानी से परिगणित किया।
AcademicEasily Confused
Both involve numbers.
Ginnā is simple counting (1, 2, 3). Parigaṇit karnā is formal calculation or enumeration.
पैसे गिनो (Count money) vs बजट परिगणित करो (Calculate budget).
Both involve estimation or calculation.
Ānknā is more about judging or estimating value. Parigaṇit karnā is about precise calculation.
उसकी क्षमता को आंकना (To judge his ability).
Addition is part of calculation.
Joḍnā is specifically addition. Parigaṇit karnā is the whole process of determination.
दो और दो को जोड़ो (Add 2 and 2).
Both are measurements.
Māpnā is physical measurement (length, weight). Parigaṇit karnā is numerical calculation.
लंबाई मापो (Measure length) vs क्षेत्रफल परिगणित करो (Calculate area).
Both are analytical.
Tulanā karnā is to compare. Parigaṇit karnā is to find a specific value.
दो आंकड़ों की तुलना करो (Compare two figures).
Sentence Patterns
S + [Object] + को परिगणित + [Verb Tense]
अध्यापक ने अंकों को परिगणित किया।
S + [Object] + को परिगणित + कर सकता है / सकती है
यह मशीन डेटा को परिगणित कर सकती है।
[Object] + को परिगणित + किया जाना + [Auxiliary]
सभी आंकड़ों को परिगणित किया जाना चाहिए।
[Gerund] + के माध्यम से + [Object] + को परिगणित करना
एल्गोरिदम के माध्यम से जटिलता को परिगणित करना।
बिना + [Object] + को परिगणित किए
बिना जोखिम को परिगणित किए निवेश न करें।
[Object] + को परिगणित + करने के बाद
खर्च को परिगणित करने के बाद हमने निर्णय लिया।
यदि + [Object] + परिगणित + किया जाए, तो...
यदि लाभ परिगणित किया जाए, तो योजना सफल है।
[Object] + परिगणित + करने की आवश्यकता
हमें दूरी परिगणित करने की आवश्यकता है।
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How to Use It
Common in formal writing; rare in daily speech.
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Using it for simple counting.
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Use 'गिनना' (ginnā) for simple counting.
Saying 'मैंने अपनी उंगलियों को परिगणित किया' is like saying 'I computed my fingers'.
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Forgetting the 'ne' in past tense.
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मैंने परिगणित किया।
Since it's a transitive verb, 'ne' is mandatory in the perfective aspect.
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Confusing with 'परिचित करना'.
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Ensure you don't use 'parigaṇit' when you mean to 'introduce' someone.
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Using it without an object.
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आंकड़ों को परिगणित करें।
It is a transitive verb; you must calculate *something*.
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Pronouncing 't' as a hard English 'T'.
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Use a soft dental 't'.
The 't' in 'nit' should be pronounced with the tongue against the teeth.
Tips
Build your formal register
Learning 'परिगणित करना' is a great step toward B2/C1 proficiency. It helps you move away from 'basic' Hindi and into 'professional' Hindi.
Watch the 'ne' particle
Remember that in the past tense, 'परिगणित करना' requires the subject to take 'ne'. Example: 'सरकार ने जनसंख्या को परिगणित किया' (The government calculated the population).
Use in Business
In a Hindi business meeting, using 'परिगणित' instead of 'hisab' will make you sound more authoritative and precise.
Remember 'Ganit'
Since you likely already know 'Ganit' means mathematics, just remember 'Pari-' makes it a formal verb about doing math.
Use in Essays
When writing about social issues or science in Hindi, this is an excellent word to use for describing data analysis.
News Practice
Watch 'Rajya Sabha TV' or 'DD News' in Hindi. They use this level of vocabulary frequently, especially during the budget season.
Don't overdo it
While it's a great word, don't use it for counting things like 'how many rotis I ate'. It sounds funny in that context.
The 'Pari' Prefix
Associate 'Pari' with 'Perimeter'—calculating the boundaries or the total extent of something.
Look for the Noun
If you see 'परिगणन' (parigaṇan), it's just the noun form of the same idea. It means 'calculation'.
Precision is Key
Use this word when the result of the calculation is meant to be exact, not an estimate.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Pari' as 'Perfect' and 'Ganit' as 'Math'. So, 'Parigaṇit' is 'Perfect Math' or 'Perfectly Calculated'.
Visual Association
Imagine a scientist with a magnifying glass looking at a long list of numbers and checking each one off as they calculate the total.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to use 'परिगणित करना' in a sentence about your monthly budget instead of 'hisab lagana'.
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit. It is a compound of the prefix 'Pari' (परि) and the root 'Ganit' (गणित).
Original meaning: 'Pari' means 'around', 'completely', or 'fully'. 'Ganit' means 'calculated' or 'counted'. Together, it means 'to count completely'.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit-derived Hindi).Cultural Context
There are no specific sensitivities, but using it in a very low-income or informal setting might come across as elitist or 'over-smart'.
The closest equivalent in English is 'to enumerate' or 'to compute'. Like its Hindi counterpart, these English words are used in formal or technical contexts.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Economics
- जीडीपी परिगणित करना
- मुद्रास्फीति दर परिगणित करना
- राजस्व परिगणित करना
- बजट घाटा परिगणित करना
Science
- वेग परिगणित करना
- दूरी परिगणित करना
- द्रव्यमान परिगणित करना
- ऊर्जा परिगणित करना
Law
- देयताएं परिगणित करना
- संपत्ति परिगणित करना
- दंड परिगणित करना
- क्षतिपूर्ति परिगणित करना
Computer Science
- एल्गोरिदम द्वारा परिगणित
- डेटा सेट परिगणित करना
- जटिलता परिगणित करना
- आउटपुट परिगणित करना
Education
- अंक परिगणित करना
- औसत परिगणित करना
- प्रतिशत परिगणित करना
- उपस्थिति परिगणित करना
Conversation Starters
"क्या आपने इस महीने के बजट को परिगणित किया है?"
"वैज्ञानिकों ने इस नए तारे की उम्र कैसे परिगणित की?"
"क्या हमें अगली यात्रा के खर्चों को परिगणित करना चाहिए?"
"इस सॉफ्टवेयर को डेटा परिगणित करने में कितना समय लगता है?"
"क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि जनसंख्या को परिगणित करने की प्रक्रिया क्या है?"
Journal Prompts
आज मैंने अपने समय के उपयोग को परिगणित किया और पाया कि...
यदि मुझे अपने जीवन की खुशियों को परिगणित करना हो, तो मैं किन चीजों को गिनूँगा?
एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपने कुछ गलत परिगणित किया हो।
क्या भविष्य की घटनाओं को गणितीय रूप से परिगणित करना संभव है? अपने विचार लिखें।
अपने सपनों की सूची बनाएं और उन्हें प्राथमिकता के आधार पर परिगणित करें।
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsTechnically yes, but only in a very formal list or census context. In normal speech, use 'ginnā'. For example, 'मेरे तीन दोस्त हैं' (I have three friends) is better than saying 'मैंने अपने दोस्तों को परिगणित किया' (I have enumerated my friends).
Yes, it is the most formal equivalent. While 'hisab' also means calculation, 'parigaṇit' is the academic and scientific version. It conveys a sense of thoroughness.
You can say 'गलत परिगणित करना' (galat parigaṇit karnā) or more commonly 'गलत हिसाब लगाना' (galat hisāb lagānā).
The noun form is 'परिगणन' (parigaṇan), which means 'calculation' or 'enumeration'. For example, 'जनसंख्या का परिगणन' (The enumeration of the population).
Yes, especially in the business and national news sections. You will see it in headlines about economic growth, budget deficits, or census data.
Absolutely. In fact, this word is very commonly used to describe the actions of computers, algorithms, and calculators in formal tech articles.
Yes, it is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it was borrowed into Hindi from Sanskrit without any change in spelling, though the pronunciation of the final 'a' is dropped in Hindi.
Yes, one of its primary meanings is 'to enumerate', which involves making a comprehensive list of items. Example: 'उपलब्धियों को परिगणित करना' (To list/enumerate achievements).
'Gaṇanā' is slightly more common and can mean simple counting or calculation. 'Parigaṇit' is more specific to thorough enumeration or complex mathematical determination.
Because it is transitive, use 'ne' with the subject. 'मैंने आंकड़ों को परिगणित किया' (I calculated the figures).
Test Yourself 200 questions
Write a sentence using 'परिगणित करना' in the context of a business budget.
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Explain the difference between 'गिनना' and 'परिगणित करना' in Hindi.
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Translate: 'The government enumerated the population.'
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Write a formal request asking someone to calculate the monthly expenses.
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Use 'परिगणित करना' in a scientific context about planets.
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Write a sentence using the passive voice of 'परिगणित करना'.
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Translate: 'It is impossible to enumerate all his qualities.'
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Write a dialogue between two economists using the word.
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Describe a machine that calculates data using 'परिगणित करना'.
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Use the conjunctive participle 'परिगणित करके' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Have you finished calculating the results?'
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Write a formal email asking for the data to be calculated by Monday.
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Use the word in a sentence about history and population.
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Translate: 'The computer automatically calculates the equations.'
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Write about the importance of enumerating resources in a country.
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Use 'परिगणित करना' in a sentence about a student's marks.
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Translate: 'Without calculating the risks, don't invest.'
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Write a sentence using 'परिगणित करना' in the future tense.
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Explain the Sanskrit origin of the word in Hindi.
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Write a sentence about calculating the area of a field.
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Pronounce 'परिगणित करना' correctly.
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Use 'परिगणित करना' in a sentence about your monthly budget.
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Explain to a friend why 'parigaṇit' is more formal than 'ginnā'.
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Read this sentence aloud: 'सरकार ने जनसंख्या को परिगणित किया है।'
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Create a sentence using 'स्वचालित रूप से परिगणित करना'.
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Discuss the importance of census calculation in Hindi.
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Ask a formal question: 'Have you calculated the profit?'
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Use the word in a sentence about a math problem.
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Describe the function of a calculator using 'परिगणित करना'.
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Speak about the risks of a new project using the word.
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Explain the meaning of 'Pari' and 'Ganit'.
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Use 'परिगणित करना' in the future tense.
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Use the passive voice in a sentence about data.
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Say: 'It is impossible to calculate the stars.'
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Discuss a budget report using the word.
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Translate and speak: 'The machine is calculating coins.'
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Speak about your achievements and enumerate them.
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Use the conjunctive participle 'परिगणित करके' in speech.
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Pronounce the rhyming words like 'Ganit', 'Kathit'.
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Listen to the word 'परिगणित' and write its spelling.
Listen to a sentence and identify if it is formal or informal.
Identify the object in the spoken sentence: 'अधिकारी ने लाभ परिगणित किया।'
True or False: The speaker said 'परिचित' instead of 'परिगणित'.
What number was mentioned? 'दस हजार नागरिकों को परिगणित किया गया।'
Identify the tense of the spoken sentence.
Is the speaker talking about a computer or a person?
What is the purpose of the calculation in the audio?
Listen for the adverb: 'सटीक रूप से'.
Identify the noun form used in the sentence.
Was the calculation successful or not?
Identify the subject in the passive sentence.
What was being counted in the sentence?
Is the tone of the speaker formal or casual?
Translate the final phrase of the audio.
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Summary
The word 'परिगणित करना' (parigaṇit karnā) is the professional's choice for 'counting' or 'calculating'. Use it when discussing statistics, budgets, or scientific data to sound sophisticated. Example: 'आंकड़ों को परिगणित करें' (Calculate the data).
- Formal verb meaning to calculate or enumerate.
- Derived from Sanskrit 'Pari' and 'Ganit'.
- Used in academic, scientific, and administrative contexts.
- Implies precision and thoroughness compared to simple counting.
Build your formal register
Learning 'परिगणित करना' is a great step toward B2/C1 proficiency. It helps you move away from 'basic' Hindi and into 'professional' Hindi.
Watch the 'ne' particle
Remember that in the past tense, 'परिगणित करना' requires the subject to take 'ne'. Example: 'सरकार ने जनसंख्या को परिगणित किया' (The government calculated the population).
Use in Business
In a Hindi business meeting, using 'परिगणित' instead of 'hisab' will make you sound more authoritative and precise.
Remember 'Ganit'
Since you likely already know 'Ganit' means mathematics, just remember 'Pari-' makes it a formal verb about doing math.
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