At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'Parishad' often, but you might see it in the names of places or organizations. Think of it as a fancy word for 'group' or 'club' that the government or schools use. You might hear 'Student Council' in school, which is 'Chhatra Parishad'. Just remember it is a feminine word, so we say 'Achi Parishad' (Good Council) and not 'Acha Parishad'. It is a formal word used for important groups of people who make rules.
As an A2 learner, you should recognize 'Parishad' in formal contexts. You might see it on signs or in school documents. It means 'Council'. For example, 'Nagar Parishad' is a City Council. If you live in a city in India, the 'Nagar Parishad' is responsible for the roads and lights. You can start using it in simple sentences like 'Main Parishad ka sadasya hoon' (I am a member of the council). Remember to use 'ki' with it, like 'Parishad ki meeting'.
At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'Parishad' to discuss organized bodies. You will encounter it in news reports about the government or international affairs. For example, 'Suraksha Parishad' (Security Council). You should understand that this word implies a level of authority and formality. It is not just any group; it is a body that has been officially formed. You can use it when writing formal letters or discussing school and office structures. You should also be comfortable with its feminine gender in various tenses.
At B2, you should understand the nuances between 'Parishad', 'Samiti', and 'Sabha'. You will use 'Parishad' in academic or professional discussions. You might talk about the 'Vidhan Parishad' (Legislative Council) when discussing Indian politics. You should be able to follow news stories that use this word frequently and understand the implications of 'Parishad' decisions on society. Your usage should reflect an understanding of its formal register, avoiding it in casual slang but employing it accurately in reports and debates.
For C1 learners, 'Parishad' is a tool for precise administrative and legal expression. You should be familiar with historical and modern councils, such as the 'Vikas Parishad' or 'Kala Parishad'. You should understand how 'Parishad' functions as a collective noun in complex sentence structures. You can analyze the etymology (Pari + Sad) and see how it fits into the broader Sanskritized vocabulary of modern Hindi governance. You should be able to draft formal documents or give presentations using 'Parishad' and its collocations correctly.
At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of 'Parishad'. You can use it to discuss the philosophical underpinnings of deliberative bodies. You understand its role in the Indian Constitution and its usage in various regional dialects of Hindi. You can distinguish between its use in ancient texts (where it might refer to a king's court) and its modern democratic application. Your use of the word is flawless, including its agreement with complex modifiers and its placement in high-level rhetorical structures.

परिषद in 30 Seconds

  • Parishad means 'Council' or 'Board'.
  • It is a formal, feminine noun used in administration.
  • Common in government (Vidhan Parishad) and education (Shiksha Parishad).
  • Implies an official group with decision-making power.

The Hindi word परिषद (Parishad) is a sophisticated noun that translates primarily to 'council', 'assembly', 'board', or 'association'. In the hierarchy of Hindi vocabulary, it occupies a formal and administrative space, often used to describe organized bodies of people who gather for a specific purpose, such as decision-making, advising, or governance. Unlike the more common word 'Sabha' (meeting/assembly), which can be informal, 'Parishad' implies a structured, often permanent or official institution. It is rooted in Sanskrit, where 'Pari' means around and 'Sad' means to sit; thus, it literally refers to a group of people 'sitting around' to deliberate. In modern India, you will encounter this word in government titles, educational boards, and professional guilds. It is feminine in gender, which affects the verbs and adjectives associated with it. For example, 'The council said' would be 'Parishad ne kaha', but if describing its size, you would say 'Badi Parishad' (Large Council).

Administrative Context
Used for official government bodies like the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council), which is the upper house in some Indian states.
Educational Context
Commonly found in titles of educational boards, such as the 'Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad' (Board of Secondary Education).
Professional Context
Refers to professional associations like the 'Press Parishad' (Press Council) or 'Vakil Parishad' (Bar Council).

नगर परिषद ने शहर की सफाई के लिए नए नियम बनाए हैं। (The Municipal Council has made new rules for the city's cleanliness.)

सुरक्षा परिषद की बैठक कल होगी। (The Security Council meeting will be held tomorrow.)

छात्र परिषद ने सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया। (The Student Council organized a cultural program.)

साहित्य परिषद नए लेखकों को प्रोत्साहित करती है। (The Literary Council encourages new writers.)

विधान परिषद के सदस्यों का चुनाव अप्रत्यक्ष होता है। (The election of Legislative Council members is indirect.)

Using 'Parishad' correctly involves understanding its grammatical weight. It is almost always used in formal writing or speaking. In a sentence, it usually acts as the subject or the object representing an entity. Because it is a feminine noun, any adjectives modifying it should end in 'ee' (ई) sounds, and verbs in the perfective aspect should agree with its feminine gender if it is the unmarked subject. However, in the 'ne' construction (ergative case), the verb agrees with the object. When 'Parishad' is used as a collective noun, the verb remains singular. For example, 'Parishad nirnay leti hai' (The council takes decisions). Using 'Parishad' instead of 'group' or 'committee' elevates your speech to a more professional or academic level. It is particularly useful in political science, law, and administrative discussions. You will often see it paired with specific descriptors that define the council's scope, such as 'Vikas Parishad' (Development Council) or 'Anushasan Parishad' (Disciplinary Council).

Subject Position
'Parishad ne prastav parit kiya' (The council passed the proposal). Here, 'Parishad' is the agent.
Object Position
'Sarkar ne ek nayi parishad ka gathan kiya' (The government formed a new council).
Possessive Use
'Parishad ki baithak' (The council's meeting). Note the use of 'ki' because Parishad is feminine.

इस परिषद का मुख्य उद्देश्य शिक्षा में सुधार करना है। (The main objective of this council is to improve education.)

क्या आप छात्र परिषद के सदस्य हैं? (Are you a member of the student council?)

'Parishad' is a staple of Hindi news broadcasts, newspapers, and official government communications. If you watch 'Sansad TV' (Parliament TV) or read dailies like 'Dainik Jagran' or 'The Hindu' (Hindi edition), you will see it constantly. It is the standard term for legislative councils in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra. In international news, the United Nations Security Council is always referred to as 'Sanyukt Rashtra Suraksha Parishad'. In the academic world, every university usually has an 'Academic Council' known as 'Vidwat Parishad'. It is also heard in legal contexts, such as the 'Bar Council of India' (Bharatiya Vidhigya Parishad). Interestingly, it also appears in religious and cultural contexts, like the 'Vishwa Hindu Parishad' (World Hindu Council). Because it sounds formal, it is rarely used in casual street slang or intimate family conversations unless discussing official business or school matters. If a student is talking about their school leadership, they will use 'Student Council' or 'Chhatra Parishad'.

The most frequent mistake learners make with 'Parishad' is regarding its gender. Many assume that because it refers to a group or body, it might be masculine. However, it is strictly feminine. This leads to errors like saying 'Parishad ka baithak' instead of the correct 'Parishad ki baithak'. Another mistake is confusing 'Parishad' with 'Samiti' (Committee). While they are similar, a 'Parishad' is usually a larger, more permanent, and more powerful body than a 'Samiti'. A 'Samiti' is often formed for a specific, temporary task (like an organizing committee), whereas a 'Parishad' is often a statutory or long-term governing body. Learners also sometimes mispronounce it as 'Parishad' with a hard 'D' sound, but the final 'd' (द) is a soft dental sound. Finally, avoid using 'Parishad' in very informal settings where 'group' or 'team' (tolee or team) would be more appropriate; using 'Parishad' to describe a group of friends going to a movie would sound unintentionally hilarious or overly dramatic.

To broaden your vocabulary, it is helpful to compare 'Parishad' with its synonyms. Each has a slightly different nuance. 'Sabha' is a general term for an assembly or meeting. 'Samiti' is a committee. 'Mandal' is a circle or board (often used for regional divisions or specific boards like 'Mandal Commission'). 'Sangh' is a union or federation. 'Nikay' is a body or entity, often used in 'Sthaniya Nikay' (Local Bodies). Understanding these differences helps you choose the right word for the right level of formality and the right type of organization.

Parishad vs. Sabha
Parishad is more formal and administrative; Sabha can be a general public gathering or a legislative house (Lok Sabha).
Parishad vs. Samiti
Parishad is usually a high-level governing council; Samiti is often a smaller, task-oriented committee.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

In ancient India, a 'Parishad' was often a gathering of learned Brahmins who interpreted laws and religious texts.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /pə.ɾɪ.ʃəd̪/
US /pə.rɪ.ʃəd/
Primary stress is on the second syllable 'ri'.
Rhymes With
विशद (Vishad) दशद (Dashad) प्रमद (Pramad) कुमुद (Kumud) हृद (Hrid) सशद (Sashad) अशद (Ashad) निषद (Nishad)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing the final 'd' as a hard retroflex 'D' (like in 'Dog'). It should be a soft dental 'd'.
  • Treating it as masculine instead of feminine.
  • Misplacing the vowel in 'ri' as 'ree'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize in formal texts once learned.

Writing 4/5

Requires knowledge of feminine gender agreement.

Speaking 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward but requires soft 'd'.

Listening 3/5

Common in news; easy to pick out.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

सभा बैठक सदस्य सरकारी नियम

Learn Next

विधेयक अधिनियम प्रशासन स्वायत्तता संवैधानिक

Advanced

पार्षद अध्यादेश कार्यपालिका विधायिका

Grammar to Know

Feminine Noun Agreement

परिषद की (ki) बैठक (baithak) अच्छी (achi) रही।

Ergative Case with 'Ne'

परिषद ने (ne) फैसला किया (kiya)।

Collective Noun Verb Agreement

परिषद चर्चा कर रही है (singular feminine verb).

Oblique Case Pluralization

परिषद के सदस्यों (sadasyon) को सूचित करें।

Compound Noun Formation

नगर + परिषद = नगर परिषद (Municipal Council).

Examples by Level

1

यह एक नगर परिषद है।

This is a city council.

Simple identification sentence.

2

परिषद कहाँ है?

Where is the council?

Question form.

3

मेरी माँ परिषद में काम करती हैं।

My mother works in the council.

Subject-Verb agreement.

4

परिषद बड़ी है।

The council is large.

Feminine adjective 'badi'.

5

यह छात्र परिषद है।

This is the student council.

Compound noun.

6

परिषद में दस लोग हैं।

There are ten people in the council.

Locative case 'mein'.

7

परिषद की बात सुनो।

Listen to the council.

Imperative mood.

8

वह परिषद का सदस्य है।

He is a member of the council.

Possessive 'ka' refers to 'sadasya' (member), which is masculine.

1

नगर परिषद ने नया पार्क बनाया।

The city council made a new park.

Ergative 'ne' construction.

2

क्या आप परिषद की बैठक में आए?

Did you come to the council meeting?

Interrogative past tense.

3

परिषद का निर्णय कल आएगा।

The council's decision will come tomorrow.

Future tense.

4

परिषद के पास बहुत काम है।

The council has a lot of work.

Possession with 'ke paas'.

5

हमें परिषद से अनुमति लेनी होगी।

We will have to take permission from the council.

Obligation 'hogi'.

6

परिषद की इमारत पुरानी है।

The council's building is old.

Feminine possessive 'ki'.

7

वह परिषद में सचिव है।

She is a secretary in the council.

Job title.

8

परिषद ने सफाई अभियान शुरू किया।

The council started a cleanliness drive.

Compound verb 'shuru kiya'.

1

सुरक्षा परिषद ने युद्ध रोकने की अपील की।

The Security Council appealed to stop the war.

Formal administrative language.

2

परिषद के सदस्यों ने प्रस्ताव पर मतदान किया।

The council members voted on the proposal.

Plural oblique form 'sadasyon'.

3

परिषद की नीतियों में बदलाव की आवश्यकता है।

There is a need for change in the council's policies.

Abstract noun usage.

4

यह परिषद स्थानीय मुद्दों को हल करती है।

This council resolves local issues.

Present habitual tense.

5

परिषद की वार्षिक रिपोर्ट आज प्रकाशित हुई।

The council's annual report was published today.

Passive construction.

6

परिषद ने नए बजट को मंजूरी दे दी है।

The council has approved the new budget.

Present perfect with 'ne'.

7

क्या परिषद इस समस्या का समाधान निकाल पाएगी?

Will the council be able to find a solution to this problem?

Modal 'paana'.

8

परिषद के अध्यक्ष ने भाषण दिया।

The council's chairman gave a speech.

Formal title agreement.

1

विधान परिषद में विपक्ष ने कड़ा विरोध प्रदर्शन किया।

The opposition staged a strong protest in the Legislative Council.

Political vocabulary.

2

परिषद की स्वायत्तता पर सवाल उठाए जा रहे हैं।

Questions are being raised about the council's autonomy.

Complex passive voice.

3

परिषद ने पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए कड़े कदम उठाए हैं।

The council has taken strict steps for environmental protection.

Idiomatic 'kadam uthana'.

4

परिषद की कार्यप्रणाली को और अधिक पारदर्शी बनाया जाना चाहिए।

The council's working method should be made more transparent.

Passive with 'jaana chahiye'.

5

परिषद ने विशेषज्ञों की एक समिति गठित की है।

The council has formed a committee of experts.

Hierarchy of bodies (Parishad vs Samiti).

6

परिषद के पास नियमों को लागू करने की शक्ति है।

The council has the power to enforce rules.

Infinitive as a noun 'laagu karne'.

7

परिषद की सिफारिशों को सरकार ने स्वीकार कर लिया।

The government accepted the council's recommendations.

Plural feminine noun agreement.

8

परिषद ने शिक्षा के स्तर को सुधारने का संकल्प लिया।

The council resolved to improve the level of education.

Formal commitment phrase.

1

परिषद की संरचना में व्यापक सुधारों की परिकल्पना की गई है।

Comprehensive reforms in the council's structure have been envisioned.

High-level academic Hindi.

2

परिषद ने अपने क्षेत्राधिकार का उल्लंघन करने वाले अधिकारियों को चेतावनी दी।

The council warned the officials who violated its jurisdiction.

Legal terminology 'kshetradhikar'.

3

परिषद की गरिमा को बनाए रखना प्रत्येक सदस्य का कर्तव्य है।

It is the duty of every member to maintain the dignity of the council.

Ethical/Formal discourse.

4

परिषद ने सामाजिक न्याय के सिद्धांतों को ध्यान में रखते हुए निर्णय लिया।

The council took the decision keeping in mind the principles of social justice.

Participle 'dhyaan mein rakhte hue'.

5

परिषद की प्रभावशीलता उसकी वित्तीय स्वतंत्रता पर निर्भर करती है।

The effectiveness of the council depends on its financial independence.

Abstract logic structure.

6

परिषद द्वारा जारी दिशा-निर्देशों का पालन करना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to follow the guidelines issued by the council.

Agentive 'dwara' construction.

7

परिषद ने सांस्कृतिक विरासत के संरक्षण के लिए एक कोष की स्थापना की।

The council established a fund for the preservation of cultural heritage.

Complex noun phrases.

8

परिषद के भीतर वैचारिक मतभेदों के बावजूद, सर्वसम्मति से प्रस्ताव पारित हुआ।

Despite ideological differences within the council, the resolution passed unanimously.

Concessive 'ke bawajood'.

1

परिषद की विधिक स्थिति की समीक्षा के लिए एक उच्चस्तरीय न्यायिक आयोग नियुक्त किया गया है।

A high-level judicial commission has been appointed to review the legal status of the council.

Supreme administrative register.

2

परिषद की स्वायत्तता और सरकारी हस्तक्षेप के बीच का संतुलन अत्यंत नाजुक है।

The balance between the council's autonomy and government interference is extremely delicate.

Nuanced political analysis.

3

परिषद ने अपनी अनुशंसाओं में समकालीन चुनौतियों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण प्रस्तुत किया है।

The council has presented a subtle analysis of contemporary challenges in its recommendations.

Sophisticated vocabulary.

4

परिषद की प्रासंगिकता पर बहस ने बौद्धिक हलकों में एक नया मोड़ ले लिया है।

The debate on the relevance of the council has taken a new turn in intellectual circles.

Metaphorical language.

5

परिषद के निर्णयों का दूरगामी प्रभाव न केवल वर्तमान पीढ़ी बल्कि भविष्य पर भी पड़ेगा।

The council's decisions will have a far-reaching impact not only on the current generation but also on the future.

Correlative 'na keval... balki'.

6

परिषद ने लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों के संवर्धन हेतु अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराई।

The council reiterated its commitment to the promotion of democratic values.

Formal rhetoric.

7

परिषद की कार्यप्रणाली में निहित विसंगतियों को दूर करने हेतु कठोर सुधार अपेक्षित हैं।

Rigorous reforms are expected to remove the inherent discrepancies in the council's functioning.

Sanskritized participial phrases.

8

परिषद की ऐतिहासिक विरासत और आधुनिक भूमिका के बीच एक गहरा द्वंद्व विद्यमान है।

There exists a deep conflict between the historical legacy and the modern role of the council.

Existential 'vidyamaan'.

Synonyms

सभा समिति मण्डल निकाय संघ बोर्ड आयोग गोष्ठी

Antonyms

व्यक्ति भीड़ अराजकता विघटन

Common Collocations

नगर परिषद
सुरक्षा परिषद
विधान परिषद
छात्र परिषद
विकास परिषद
साहित्य परिषद
परिषद की बैठक
परिषद का गठन
परिषद के सदस्य
परिषद का प्रस्ताव

Common Phrases

परिषद के समक्ष

— In front of or before the council for consideration.

उसने अपना मामला परिषद के समक्ष रखा।

परिषद की अनुमति से

— With the permission of the council.

परिषद की अनुमति से कार्यक्रम शुरू हुआ।

परिषद के अधीन

— Under the jurisdiction or control of the council.

यह स्कूल परिषद के अधीन आता है।

परिषद का नेतृत्व

— Leadership of the council.

परिषद का नेतृत्व अध्यक्ष करता है।

परिषद की सदस्यता

— Membership of the council.

उसने परिषद की सदस्यता से इस्तीफा दे दिया।

परिषद का एजेंडा

— The agenda of the council meeting.

आज परिषद का एजेंडा बहुत लंबा है।

परिषद की गरिमा

— The dignity or prestige of the council.

हमें परिषद की गरिमा बनाए रखनी चाहिए।

परिषद का फैसला

— The decision of the council.

परिषद का फैसला सबको मानना होगा।

परिषद की ओर से

— On behalf of the council.

परिषद की ओर से मैं आपका स्वागत करता हूँ।

परिषद की कार्यप्रणाली

— The working procedure of the council.

परिषद की कार्यप्रणाली बहुत जटिल है।

Often Confused With

परिषद vs समिति (Samiti)

Samiti is usually a smaller committee; Parishad is a larger council.

परिषद vs सभा (Sabha)

Sabha is a general assembly; Parishad is more of a governing board.

परिषद vs मण्डल (Mandal)

Mandal usually refers to a board or a administrative circle.

Idioms & Expressions

"परिषद का चक्कर काटना"

— To repeatedly visit the council office for work.

उसे फाइल पास कराने के लिए परिषद के चक्कर काटने पड़े।

Informal
"परिषद की मुहर"

— To get official approval (literally the council's stamp).

इस योजना पर अब परिषद की मुहर लगनी बाकी है।

Neutral

Easily Confused

परिषद vs पार्षद (Parshad)

Sounds very similar.

Parshad is the 'Councilor' (the person), while Parishad is the 'Council' (the body).

पार्षद परिषद की बैठक में गए।

परिषद vs प्रसाद (Prasad)

Similar phonetics.

Prasad is an offering or blessing; Parishad is a council.

मंदिर में प्रसाद मिला, परिषद में न्याय।

परिषद vs परिश्रम (Parishram)

Starts with 'Pari-'.

Parishram means hard work; Parishad is a council.

परिषद में बहुत परिश्रम करना पड़ता है।

परिषद vs परिणाम (Parinam)

Starts with 'Pari-'.

Parinam means result; Parishad is a council.

परिषद का परिणाम अच्छा रहा।

परिषद vs परिचय (Parichay)

Starts with 'Pari-'.

Parichay means introduction; Parishad is a council.

मैंने परिषद से अपना परिचय कराया।

Sentence Patterns

A1

यह [Name] परिषद है।

यह नगर परिषद है।

A2

परिषद ने [Object] [Verb] किया।

परिषद ने पार्क बनाया।

B1

परिषद [Object] की बैठक कर रही है।

परिषद बजट की बैठक कर रही है।

B2

परिषद के पास [Power] है।

परिषद के पास नियम बनाने की शक्ति है।

C1

परिषद द्वारा [Action] किया जाना चाहिए।

परिषद द्वारा सुधार किया जाना चाहिए।

C2

परिषद की स्वायत्तता [Condition] पर निर्भर है।

परिषद की स्वायत्तता पारदर्शिता पर निर्भर है।

B1

क्या आप परिषद के सदस्य हैं?

क्या आप छात्र परिषद के सदस्य हैं?

B2

परिषद की सिफारिशें [Result] हुईं।

परिषद की सिफारिशें लागू हुईं।

Word Family

Nouns

पार्षद (Parshad - Councilor)
परिषद (Parishad - Council)

Verbs

परिषदीय होना (Parishadiy hona - To be related to a council)

Adjectives

परिषदीय (Parishadiy - Councillar/Council-related)

Related

समिति
सभा
अध्यक्ष
सदस्य
बैठक

How to Use It

frequency

High in news/administration, Low in casual speech.

Common Mistakes
  • Parishad ka meeting Parishad ki meeting

    Parishad is feminine, so 'ki' must be used.

  • Parishad ne kaha (masculine verb) Parishad ne kaha (correct, but agreement is tricky)

    In 'ne' construction, the verb agrees with the object, not Parishad. But without an object, it's neutral. However, 'Parishad baithi hai' is correct.

  • Using Parishad for a small committee Using Samiti

    Parishad implies a larger, more permanent body.

  • Misspelling as 'Parishad' with a hard 'D' Parishad with soft dental 'd'

    The 'd' is 'द' not 'ड'.

  • Confusion between Parshad and Parishad Parshad = Person, Parishad = Body

    Don't call the council a 'Parshad'.

Tips

Gender Agreement

Always remember 'Parishad' is feminine. Say 'Parishad ki' and not 'Parishad ka'.

Formal Contexts

Use 'Parishad' when you want to sound professional or academic.

Soft 'D'

End the word with a dental 'd', like in the French 'de', not the English 'dog'.

Compound Nouns

Many official bodies are named by adding a descriptor before 'Parishad'.

News Keywords

This is a high-frequency word in Hindi news broadcasts.

Official Letters

Use 'Parishad' when addressing formal boards in writing.

Indian Politics

Learn this word to understand the structure of Indian state legislatures.

Sanskrit Roots

Knowing it means 'sitting around' helps you remember its meaning as a council.

Student Life

If you are a student, use 'Chhatra Parishad' to talk about your student union.

Associations

Many NGOs and professional guilds use 'Parishad' in their names.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Pari' as 'Perimeter' (around) and 'Shad' as 'Sit'. People sitting around a perimeter to discuss stuff = Council.

Visual Association

Imagine a round table with important people in suits sitting around it in a grand hall.

Word Web

Council Board Meeting Members Rules Government Decision Official

Challenge

Try to find the name of one Indian 'Parishad' and write a sentence about what they do.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'पर्षद्' (Parṣad) or 'परिषद्' (Pariṣad). It is a combination of 'Pari' (around) and 'Sad' (to sit).

Original meaning: A group of people sitting together for a specific purpose, often religious or legal.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit descendant).

Cultural Context

It is a neutral, formal term, but when associated with specific political or religious groups, it can carry partisan connotations.

Equivalent to 'Council' or 'Board of Governors' in the West.

Sanyukt Rashtra Suraksha Parishad (UN Security Council) Vishwa Hindu Parishad Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Government

  • विधान परिषद का सत्र
  • नगर परिषद चुनाव
  • परिषद का बजट
  • सरकारी परिषद

Education

  • परीक्षा परिषद
  • अकादमिक परिषद
  • छात्र परिषद के चुनाव
  • शिक्षण परिषद

International Relations

  • सुरक्षा परिषद का वीटो
  • यूरोपीय परिषद
  • मानवाधिकार परिषद
  • परिषद का प्रस्ताव

Law

  • विधि परिषद
  • बार परिषद
  • परिषद की कानूनी राय
  • न्यायिक परिषद

Culture/Arts

  • कला परिषद
  • साहित्य परिषद
  • सांस्कृतिक परिषद
  • संगीत परिषद

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपके शहर में नगर परिषद सक्रिय है?"

"छात्र परिषद के चुनावों के बारे में आपकी क्या राय है?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि सुरक्षा परिषद में सुधार की जरूरत है?"

"क्या आप कभी किसी परिषद के सदस्य रहे हैं?"

"विधान परिषद और विधान सभा में क्या अंतर है?"

Journal Prompts

यदि आप छात्र परिषद के अध्यक्ष होते, तो आप अपने स्कूल में क्या बदलाव लाते?

नगर परिषद के कार्यों का आपके दैनिक जीवन पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ता है?

किसी भी परिषद में सर्वसम्मति से निर्णय लेना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?

क्या आपको लगता है कि परिषदें (councils) लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करती हैं?

अपने पसंदीदा सांस्कृतिक परिषद के बारे में एक अनुच्छेद लिखें।

Frequently Asked Questions

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It is a feminine noun. You should use feminine verb endings and adjectives with it.

No, that would sound too formal and strange. Use 'toli' or 'group' instead.

Vidhan Sabha is the Legislative Assembly (Lower House), and Vidhan Parishad is the Legislative Council (Upper House).

Only if you are talking about formal things like school boards or city government.

It is 'Suraksha Parishad'.

Yes, it is a Tatsam word borrowed directly from Sanskrit.

A 'Parshad' is an individual member or councilor of a 'Parishad'.

No, it is strictly a noun. You must use it with a verb like 'banana' or 'hona'.

Yes, in many Indian states, 'Nagar Parishad' refers to a Municipal Council.

Yes, 'Parishadein', but the singular 'Parishad' is often used collectively.

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Describe the function of a 'Parishad' in 3 sentences.

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Write a formal request to the 'Shiksha Parishad'.

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Translate: 'I am a member of the literary council.'

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Pronounce: परिषद

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Say: नगर परिषद

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Say: सुरक्षा परिषद

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Say: परिषद की बैठक

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Say: परिषद ने प्रस्ताव पारित किया।

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Say: परिषद की स्वायत्तता

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Say: परिषद की अनुमति से

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Say: परिषद का एजेंडा

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