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परिवहन करना

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परिवहन करना

parivahan karna

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Explanation परिवहन करना in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't really need to use 'parivahan karnā'. It is a big, formal word. Instead, you should focus on 'le jānā' (to take) or 'laanā' (to bring). However, you might see the word 'Parivahan' on the side of a bus. Just know that it means 'Transport'. If you see a sign that says 'Delhi Parivahan', it just means 'Delhi Transport'. You won't be expected to use this in a sentence yet, but recognizing it helps you navigate the city.

At the A2 level, you can start recognizing 'parivahan' as a noun for 'transportation'. You might say 'Mujhe parivahan ki zaroorat hai' (I need transportation). You are beginning to understand that 'karnā' can be added to nouns to make them verbs. You might use it when talking about simple topics like 'How do you go to school?' by saying 'Bus parivahan ka ek sadhan hai' (Bus is a means of transport). It's still a bit formal for you, but you're getting there.

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'parivahan karnā' in formal contexts. You are now moving beyond just 'taking things' to 'transporting goods'. You can use this word when writing a formal letter, a school essay, or describing a job in logistics. You understand that it is a compound verb and can use it in the present, past, and future tenses. You also know that 'ka' is often used before it: 'Māl ka parivahan karnā'.

At the B2 level, you use 'parivahan karnā' with confidence in professional settings. You can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport (road, rail, air). You can use passive structures like 'Māl parivahan kiya jaata hai' (Goods are transported). You understand the nuances between 'parivahan' (systematic transport) and 'dhonā' (manual carrying). You can also use related terms like 'saarvajanik parivahan' (public transport) fluently.

At the C1 level, you use 'parivahan karnā' in complex discussions about economics, urban planning, and environmental policy. You can talk about the 'logistics of transportation' (parivahan ki rasad) and 'infrastructure development' (avasharnchna vikas). You use the word in abstract senses, such as the transport of ions in a biological system or the transport of energy. Your usage is precise, and you never confuse it with informal synonyms.

At the C2 level, 'parivahan karnā' is just one of many specialized terms in your vocabulary. You can use it in academic writing, legal documents, and high-level policy debates. You understand its Sanskrit roots and can appreciate its use in classical-style modern Hindi literature. You can discuss the intricacies of 'multi-modal transportation' and 'inter-state transport regulations' using this verb and its derivatives with native-level precision.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

परिवहन करना in 30 Seconds

A formal Hindi compound verb meaning 'to transport' goods or people.
Commonly used in logistics, government, news, and technical contexts.
Grammatically requires the postposition 'ka' (e.g., māl ka parivahan karnā).
More professional than 'le jānā' and more systematic than 'dhonā'.

The Hindi verb परिवहन करना (parivahan karnā) is a formal and technical term that translates to 'to transport.' While everyday Hindi might use simpler verbs like ले जाना (le jānā - to take/carry) or भेजना (bhejnā - to send), 'parivahan karnā' specifically denotes the systematic movement of people, goods, or materials from one location to another, usually via a vehicle or a logistics system. It is a compound verb formed by the noun परिवहन (parivahan) meaning 'transportation' and the auxiliary verb करना (karnā) meaning 'to do.'

Formal Context: This term is predominantly used in government documents, news reports, and business logistics. For example, if a ministry is discussing the movement of coal, they will use this term rather than informal ones.
Scientific Application: In biology or chemistry, it refers to the movement of nutrients or substances within an organism or a medium, such as oxygen being transported in the blood.

सरकार अनाज को दूर-दराज के गांवों में परिवहन करने के लिए ट्रकों का उपयोग करती है। (The government uses trucks to transport grain to remote villages.)

Understanding the register of this word is crucial. If you are talking to a taxi driver, saying 'parivahan karnā' might sound overly stiff or academic. However, if you are writing a business proposal or reading a newspaper article about infrastructure, this is the exact word you need. It implies a sense of scale and organization. It isn't just about moving a single object; it's about the process of transportation as a service or a logistical operation.

तेल का परिवहन करना एक जोखिम भरा काम है। (Transporting oil is a risky task.)

Etymological Root: Derived from Sanskrit 'Pari' (around/completely) and 'Vahan' (carrying/bearing). It literally means carrying something across or around.

In a B1 level context, you are expected to distinguish between 'dhonā' (to carry a load, often implying physical labor) and 'parivahan karnā' (the professional act of transporting). If you are describing a company's operations, 'parivahan karnā' elevates your Hindi from basic to professional. It covers road, rail, air, and sea transport. Furthermore, it is often paired with terms like 'māl' (goods) or 'yātri' (passengers).

मेट्रो ट्रेन लाखों लोगों को शहर के एक कोने से दूसरे कोने तक परिवहन करती है। (Metro trains transport millions of people from one corner of the city to another.)

Using परिवहन करना requires an understanding of compound verb structures in Hindi. Since 'करना' (karnā) is the active component, it changes according to the tense, gender, and number of the subject (or object in passive constructions). However, as a transitive verb, when used in the past perfect tense (Ne-construction), it agrees with the object being transported.

Active Voice (Present Tense): कंपनी भारी मशीनों का परिवहन करती है। (The company transports heavy machinery.) Here, 'karti hai' agrees with 'company' (feminine).

क्या आप इस माल का परिवहन कर सकते हैं? (Can you transport this goods/cargo?)

One common grammatical feature is the use of the postposition 'का' (kā) before 'parivahan'. Because 'parivahan' is a noun being used in a verb phrase, the object usually takes the possessive marker. For example, instead of saying 'māl parivahan karnā', it is more grammatically standard to say 'māl kā parivahan karnā' (to do the transportation of goods).

जहाजों द्वारा माल परिवहन किया जाता है। (Goods are transported by ships.) - Passive Construction.

In professional writing, you will often see this verb in the passive voice (using 'kiyā jātā hai'). This is common in reports where the focus is on the goods rather than the carrier. For instance, 'Koyla rail dwara parivahan kiyā jātā hai' (Coal is transported by rail). Using 'dwara' (by/through) is a frequent companion to this verb to indicate the mode of transport.

Future Intent: हम अगले महीने तक सभी उपकरणों का परिवहन कर देंगे। (We will transport all equipment by next month.)

When discussing logistics in a globalized world, you might also encounter 'antar-rāshtriya parivahan' (international transport). Using the verb form allows you to describe the action of moving these goods across borders. It is also important to note that 'parivahan' is used for both tangible items and intangible things in scientific contexts, like the 'parivahan' of energy.

If you are traveling in India, you will see परिवहन everywhere. Look at the side of any state-run bus. Whether it's the 'Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation' (Rajasthan Rajya Path Parivahan Nigam) or the 'Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation' (UPSRTC), the word 'Parivahan' is the official term for transport. Therefore, you hear it most often in public announcements at bus stands, railway stations, and in news segments regarding infrastructure.

News & Media: 'Bhaari baarish ke kaaran parivahan prabhavit hua hai' (Transportation has been affected due to heavy rain). This is a classic headline you will hear on news channels like Aaj Tak or NDTV India.

रेल्वे मंत्रालय ने नए मालगाड़ियों के साथ कोयले का परिवहन करने का निर्णय लिया है। (The Railway Ministry has decided to transport coal with new freight trains.)

In a business environment, specifically in supply chain management, 'parivahan karnā' is the standard verb. Logistics managers discuss 'parivahan ki laagat' (cost of transport) and 'parivahan ki suvidha' (transport facility). If you are working in an office in Gurgaon or Bangalore and dealing with shipping, you will use this word daily in your emails and meetings.

You will also hear it in educational settings. Geography and Economics textbooks in Hindi-medium schools use 'parivahan' to describe one of the key pillars of the economy. Students learn about 'Sthal Parivahan' (Land Transport), 'Jal Parivahan' (Water Transport), and 'Vayu Parivahan' (Air Transport). The verb 'parivahan karnā' is used to explain how these systems function to move resources.

इस पाइपलाइन के माध्यम से प्राकृतिक गैस का परिवहन किया जाता है। (Natural gas is transported through this pipeline.)

Lastly, in the context of environmental discussions, you might hear about 'saarvajanik parivahan' (public transport) and the need to 'parivahan karnā' in a sustainable way. Environmentalists urge people to use public modes of transport to reduce carbon footprints. In these discussions, the word carries a weight of civic responsibility and urban planning.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using परिवहन करना in casual, everyday situations where 'le jānā' is more appropriate. For example, if you are telling a friend you will take them to the market, saying 'Main tumhein bazaar parivahan karoonga' sounds like you are a government agency transporting a citizen. It's grammatically correct but socially awkward.

Confusion with 'Dhonā': 'Dhonā' (ढोना) means to carry a heavy load, often suggesting physical strain or manual labor. 'Parivahan karnā' is the systematic, often vehicular, movement. Don't use 'parivahan' if you are just carrying a backpack.

Incorrect: मैं अपनी किताब का परिवहन कर रहा हूँ। (I am transporting my book.)
Correct: मैं अपनी किताब ले जा रहा हूँ। (I am taking my book.)

Another error is forgetting the 'ka' (का) postposition. Since 'parivahan' is a noun, the object it refers to usually requires a possessive link. Saying 'Māl parivahan karnā' is common in shorthand or titles, but in a full sentence, 'Māl kā parivahan karnā' is the standard. This is a subtle point that separates intermediate learners from advanced speakers.

Finally, learners sometimes confuse 'parivahan' (transport) with 'parivartan' (change). They sound somewhat similar to a non-native ear. 'Parivartan' is about transformation, while 'parivahan' is about movement. Ensure you are not saying you want to 'transport' the system when you mean you want to 'change' it!

सावधानी: 'परिवहन' (Transport) और 'परिवर्तन' (Change) के बीच अंतर याद रखें।

Depending on the context, there are several words you can use instead of परिवहन करना. Choosing the right one depends on whether you are being formal, describing physical labor, or just talking about moving something from A to B.

1. ले जाना (Le Jānā): The most common way to say 'to take' or 'to carry'. It is used for people, objects, and animals in almost all daily situations.
Example: Main bachon ko school le jaata hoon.
2. ढोना (Dhonā): This specifically implies carrying a heavy load, often on one's back, head, or in a cart. It suggests effort.
Example: Mazdoor eentein dho rahe hain (Laborers are carrying bricks).
3. भेजना (Bhejnā): To send. While transport involves the journey, 'bhejnā' focuses on the initiation of the movement.
Example: Maine parcel bhej diya hai.

In more technical or literary Hindi, you might encounter 'Sanchālan' (संचालन) which means 'operation' or 'conduct', often used for running a transport service. Another word is 'Yātāyāt' (यातायात), which means 'traffic' or 'transit'. While 'parivahan' is the act of transporting, 'yātāyāt' is the flow of vehicles on the road.

शिपिंग कंपनियां समुद्र के रास्ते माल का परिवहन करती हैं। (Shipping companies transport goods via sea.)

If you are looking for a word that sounds very high-level, you can use 'Prachālan' (प्रचालन) for 'operation' or 'dispatch'. However, for 90% of professional contexts involving the movement of goods, 'parivahan' remains the gold standard. It balances technical accuracy with common administrative usage.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The root 'vahan' is the same root found in the word 'Vehicle' via Proto-Indo-European *wegh-.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /pə.ɾɪ.ʋə.ɦən kəɾ.nɑː/

US /pə.ɾɪ.və.hən kəɾ.nɑ/

Stress is evenly distributed, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable 'pa' and the verb root 'kar'.

Rhymes With

Jan (जन) Man (मन) Tan (तन) Dhan (धन) Van (वन) Gaman (गमन) Daman (दमन) Chaman (चमन)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'v' as 'w' (Pari-wahan).
Aspirating the 'p' (Phari-vahan).
Confusing 'n' with retroflex 'ṇ'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Recognizable on signs and in news.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct use of 'ka' and verb endings.

Speaking 4/5

Sounds very formal; must be used in the right context.

Listening 3/5

Common in formal announcements.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

ले जाना सामान गाड़ी करना का

Learn Next

आपूर्ति श्रृंखला रसद बुनियादी ढांचा निर्यात आयात

Advanced

पारेषण स्थानांतरण प्रचालन वहनक्षमता

Grammar to Know

Compound Verbs with 'Karnā'

Noun + Karnā = Verb (e.g., Parivahan + Karnā).

Transitive Verb Agreement

In past tense: 'Maine māl ka parivahan kiya' (agreeing with māl).

Passive Voice with 'Jānā'

Parivahan kiya jaata hai.

Postposition 'Kā'

Object + Kā + Parivahan.

Instrumental 'Dwārā'

Rail dwārā parivahan (Transport by rail).

Examples by Level

यह बस परिवहन के लिए है।

This bus is for transport.

'Parivahan' is used here as a noun.

दिल्ली परिवहन निगम की बस यहाँ रुकती है।

The Delhi Transport Corporation bus stops here.

Proper noun usage.

क्या यहाँ परिवहन मिलता है?

Is transport available here?

Simple question.

परिवहन अच्छा है।

The transport is good.

Subject-adjective sentence.

बस परिवहन सस्ता है।

Bus transport is cheap.

Descriptive sentence.

शहर में बहुत परिवहन है।

There is a lot of transport in the city.

Existential sentence.

मुझे परिवहन चाहिए।

I need transport.

Expression of need.

यह परिवहन का साधन है।

This is a means of transport.

Definition sentence.

हम माल का परिवहन करते हैं।

We transport goods.

Present simple tense.

क्या आप भारी सामान का परिवहन कर सकते हैं?

Can you transport heavy items?

Use of 'sakna' (can).

ट्रक सामान का परिवहन करता है।

The truck transports the goods.

Subject-verb agreement (masculine).

रेलगाड़ी यात्रियों का परिवहन करती है।

The train transports passengers.

Subject-verb agreement (feminine).

क्या परिवहन करना महंगा है?

Is it expensive to transport?

Infinitive as a subject.

वे कल सामान का परिवहन करेंगे।

They will transport the goods tomorrow.

Future tense.

उसने अपनी कार का परिवहन किया।

He transported his car.

Past tense with 'ne'.

हवाई जहाज जल्दी परिवहन करते हैं।

Airplanes transport quickly.

Adverbial usage.

कंपनी सुरक्षित रूप से रसायनों का परिवहन करती है।

The company safely transports chemicals.

Use of adverb 'surakshit roop se'.

हमें इस अनाज का परिवहन करना होगा।

We will have to transport this grain.

Use of 'hoga' for obligation.

सरकार ने अनाज का परिवहन करने का आदेश दिया।

The government ordered the transport of grain.

Infinitive used with 'ka adesh'.

क्या आप जानते हैं कि सामान का परिवहन कैसे किया जाता है?

Do you know how goods are transported?

Passive voice in a subordinate clause.

परिवहन करने की लागत बढ़ गई है।

The cost of transporting has increased.

Gerundive use of 'parivahan karne ki'.

हमने समय पर सभी मशीनों का परिवहन कर दिया।

We transported all the machines on time.

Compound verb 'kar diya' for completion.

जहाजों द्वारा तेल का परिवहन किया जाता है।

Oil is transported by ships.

Standard passive construction.

पाइपलाइन के माध्यम से गैस का परिवहन करना आसान है।

It is easy to transport gas through a pipeline.

Use of 'ke madhyam se' (through).

रसद विभाग माल का कुशलतापूर्वक परिवहन करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।

The logistics department is responsible for transporting goods efficiently.

Formal professional vocabulary.

खतरनाक पदार्थों का परिवहन करते समय सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए।

Caution should be exercised while transporting hazardous substances.

Participial phrase 'parivahan karte samay'.

मेट्रो रेल शहरी आबादी का परिवहन करने का एक प्रभावी तरीका है।

Metro rail is an effective way to transport the urban population.

Complex noun phrase.

ई-कॉमर्स कंपनियों को तेजी से परिवहन करने की आवश्यकता होती है।

E-commerce companies need to transport quickly.

Use of 'ki avashyakta hoti hai'.

कोयला खदानों से बिजली संयंत्रों तक परिवहन किया जाता है।

Coal is transported from mines to power plants.

Directional markers 'se... tak'.

मल्टी-मोडल सिस्टम के माध्यम से परिवहन करना अधिक किफायती है।

Transporting through a multi-modal system is more economical.

Technical terminology.

नदियों का उपयोग भारी माल का परिवहन करने के लिए किया जा सकता है।

Rivers can be used to transport heavy cargo.

Passive potentiality.

परिवहन करने वाली कंपनियों को नए नियमों का पालन करना होगा।

Companies that transport must follow new regulations.

Adjectival participle 'parivahan karne wali'.

रक्त शरीर के विभिन्न अंगों तक ऑक्सीजन का परिवहन करता है।

Blood transports oxygen to different organs of the body.

Scientific context.

वैश्वीकरण ने वैश्विक स्तर पर माल का परिवहन करना अनिवार्य बना दिया है।

Globalization has made it mandatory to transport goods on a global scale.

Abstract socio-economic context.

बुनियादी ढांचे की कमी के कारण कृषि उत्पादों का परिवहन करना कठिन हो जाता है।

Transporting agricultural products becomes difficult due to lack of infrastructure.

Complex causal structure.

ऊर्जा का लंबी दूरी तक परिवहन करने में काफी हानि होती है।

There is significant loss in transporting energy over long distances.

Technical physics context.

सरकार सार्वजनिक परिवहन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए नई नीतियां बना रही है।

The government is making new policies to promote public transport.

Policy-oriented vocabulary.

कोशिकाओं के भीतर प्रोटीन का परिवहन करना एक जटिल प्रक्रिया है।

Transporting proteins within cells is a complex process.

Biological technicality.

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सीमाओं पर माल का परिवहन करने के लिए कड़े नियमों की आवश्यकता होती है।

Transporting goods across international borders requires strict regulations.

Legal/Administrative context.

सतत विकास के लिए पर्यावरण के अनुकूल परिवहन करना आवश्यक है।

Eco-friendly transport is essential for sustainable development.

Environmental discourse.

आपूर्ति श्रृंखला के अनुकूलन के लिए माल का निर्बाध परिवहन करना सर्वोपरि है।

Seamless transportation of goods is paramount for supply chain optimization.

Advanced academic/business register.

तटीय क्षेत्रों में जलमार्गों द्वारा परिवहन करना आर्थिक रूप से व्यवहार्य विकल्प है।

Transporting via waterways in coastal areas is an economically viable option.

Sophisticated economic analysis.

तंत्रिका तंत्र के माध्यम से संकेतों का परिवहन करना जीवन के लिए मौलिक है।

Transporting signals through the nervous system is fundamental to life.

High-level physiological description.

परिवहन क्षेत्र में नवाचार ने रसद के परिदृश्य को पूरी तरह से बदल दिया है।

Innovation in the transport sector has completely changed the landscape of logistics.

Metaphorical and technical mix.

विषाक्त कचरे का परिवहन करने के लिए विशेष सुरक्षा प्रोटोकॉल का पालन अनिवार्य है।

Compliance with special safety protocols is mandatory for transporting toxic waste.

Regulatory/Legal precision.

वैश्विक व्यापार का एक बड़ा हिस्सा समुद्री मार्गों द्वारा परिवहन किया जाता है।

A large part of global trade is transported via sea routes.

Macro-economic statement.

शहरी नियोजन में सार्वजनिक परिवहन का एकीकरण एक बड़ी चुनौती है।

The integration of public transport in urban planning is a major challenge.

Urban planning terminology.

डिजिटलीकरण ने परिवहन करने की प्रक्रिया को अधिक पारदर्शी और कुशल बना दिया है।

Digitization has made the process of transporting more transparent and efficient.

Modern technological discourse.

Synonyms

ले जाना ढोना भेजना पहुंचाना लादना संचालन करना निकासी करना स्थानांतरित करना

Antonyms

रोकना जमा करना स्थिर रखना उतारना

Common Collocations

माल का परिवहन

सार्वजनिक परिवहन

भारी परिवहन

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय परिवहन

सड़क परिवहन

वायु परिवहन

जल परिवहन

परिवहन लागत

परिवहन नेटवर्क

परिवहन साधन

Common Phrases

परिवहन विभाग

— The Transport Department of the government.

परिवहन विभाग ने नए नियम लागू किए।

परिवहन मंत्री

— The Minister of Transport.

परिवहन मंत्री ने नई बस सेवा शुरू की।

माल परिवहन

— Freight or cargo transport.

माल परिवहन में देरी हुई।

परिवहन शुल्क

— Transport fee or shipping charges.

परिवहन शुल्क कितना है?

परिवहन नीति

— Transport policy.

नई परिवहन नीति पर चर्चा हुई।

परिवहन प्रणाली

— Transport system.

शहर की परिवहन प्रणाली आधुनिक है।

परिवहन सुविधा

— Transport facility.

गाँव में परिवहन सुविधा की कमी है।

परिवहन मार्ग

— Transport route.

यह मुख्य परिवहन मार्ग है।

परिवहन लाइसेंस

— Transport license (for commercial vehicles).

उसका परिवहन लाइसेंस रद्द हो गया।

परिवहन हब

— Transport hub.

यह शहर एक प्रमुख परिवहन हब है।

Often Confused With

परिवहन करना vs परिवर्तन

Means 'change' or 'transformation'. Often confused due to similar sound.

परिवहन करना vs प्रवचन

Means 'sermon' or 'discourse'. Very different meaning.

परिवहन करना vs परिभ्रमण

Means 'rotation' or 'wandering'.

Idioms & Expressions

"परिवहन के पहिये थमना"

— To come to a complete standstill (transport-wise).

हड़ताल के कारण परिवहन के पहिये थम गए।

Journalistic

"विकास का इंजन"

— Engine of growth (often used for transport).

परिवहन देश के विकास का इंजन है।

Political

"जीवन रेखा"

— Lifeline (often used for railways/transport).

रेलवे भारत की परिवहन की जीवन रेखा है।

General

"दूरी मिटाना"

— To bridge the gap (through transport).

हवाई परिवहन ने दूरियां मिटा दी हैं।

Literary

"रफ्तार पकड़ना"

— To gain speed/momentum.

परिवहन क्षेत्र अब रफ्तार पकड़ रहा है।

Business

"रास्ते का रोड़ा"

— An obstacle in the path (of transport/progress).

खराब सड़कें परिवहन में रास्ते का रोड़ा हैं।

Informal

"मंजिल तक पहुँचाना"

— To take to the destination.

हमारा लक्ष्य सुरक्षित परिवहन करना है।

Professional

"जाल बिछाना"

— To spread a network (of roads/transport).

सरकार सड़कों का जाल बिछा रही है।

Administrative

"पहुँच से बाहर"

— Out of reach (due to lack of transport).

पहाड़ों में परिवहन अभी भी पहुँच से बाहर है।

General

"समय की मांग"

— Need of the hour.

बेहतर परिवहन करना समय की मांग है।

Formal

Easily Confused

परिवहन करना vs ढोना

Both involve moving things.

'Dhonā' is manual/heavy; 'Parivahan' is systematic/vehicular.

मजदूर बोझा ढोता है, कंपनी माल परिवहन करती है।

परिवहन करना vs ले जाना

Both mean 'to take'.

'Le jānā' is general; 'Parivahan' is formal/technical.

बच्चे को स्कूल ले जाओ। कोयले का परिवहन करो।

परिवहन करना vs भेजना

Both involve sending/moving.

'Bhejnā' is the act of dispatching; 'Parivahan' is the process of movement.

चिट्ठी भेजना, माल का परिवहन करना।

परिवहन करना vs पहुंचाना

Both imply reaching a destination.

'Pahunchānā' is the end result (delivery); 'Parivahan' is the activity.

खाना पहुँचाना, रसायनों का परिवहन करना।

परिवहन करना vs वहन करना

Similar root.

'Vahan karnā' usually means 'to bear' (costs/responsibility).

खर्च वहन करना (To bear the cost).

Sentence Patterns

S + O + का परिवहन करता है।

ट्रक माल का परिवहन करता है।

O + का परिवहन + V (Past/Future).

हमने अनाज का परिवहन किया।

O + का परिवहन करना + Adjective + है।

तेल का परिवहन करना खतरनाक है।

O + का परिवहन + (Instrument) + द्वारा किया जाता है।

माल का परिवहन जहाजों द्वारा किया जाता है।

S + O + का परिवहन करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।

वह विभाग परिवहन करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।

V-ing (परिवहन करते समय) + Clause.

परिवहन करते समय सुरक्षा जरूरी है।

Abstract Subject + का परिवहन करना + Verb.

रक्त ऑक्सीजन का परिवहन करता है।

Nominalized Phrase + के लिए + परिवहन करना + अनिवार्य है।

आर्थिक विकास के लिए माल का परिवहन करना अनिवार्य है।

Word Family

Nouns

परिवहन (Transportation)

परिवहनकर्ता (Transporter)

वाहन (Vehicle)

Verbs

परिवहन करना (To transport)

वहन करना (To bear/carry)

Adjectives

परिवहनीय (Transportable)

परिवहन-संबंधी (Transport-related)

यातायात (Traffic)

सड़क (Road)

माल (Goods)

रसद (Logistics)

यात्रा (Journey)

How to Use It

frequency

High in news and business; Low in casual speech.

Common Mistakes

Main market parivahan kar raha hoon. → Main market ja raha hoon.
You don't transport yourself to the market in casual speech.
Māl parivahan kiya. → Māl kā parivahan kiya.
Missing the possessive postposition 'ka'.
Maine parivahan badal diya. → Maine ghar badal diya.
Using 'transport' instead of 'moving/shifting' house.
Parivartan vibhag. → Parivahan vibhag.
Confusing 'change' with 'transport'.
Mazdoor eentein parivahan kar rahe hain. → Mazdoor eentein dho rahe hain.
Manual labor is 'dhona', not 'parivahan'.

Tips

The 'Ka' Rule

Always remember to put 'ka' before 'parivahan karna' when referring to the object being moved.

Keep it Formal

Use this word in exams, essays, and business meetings. It makes you sound educated.

Modes of Transport

Combine it with 'Sadak' (Road), 'Rail', 'Jal' (Water), or 'Vayu' (Air) to specify the mode.

Soft 'V'

The 'v' in 'vahan' is soft, like in 'value', not a hard 'w'.

News Watch

Watch Hindi news reports on strikes or infrastructure; you will hear this word constantly.

Passive Voice

Practice saying 'parivahan kiya gaya' (was transported) for better formal writing.

Don't 'Carry' it

If you are carrying a bag, don't use 'parivahan'. Use 'uthaana' or 'le jaana'.

State Buses

Look for the word 'Parivahan' on Indian state buses to reinforce memory.

Biology Link

Use it to describe how nutrients move in plants or blood in humans.

Van Association

Associate 'vahan' with 'van' to remember it's about vehicles and transport.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Pari (around) + Vahan (van/vehicle). You use a Van to move things Around. So, Parivahan is Transport.

Visual Association

Imagine a large truck with the word 'PARI-VAHAN' in big letters carrying a fairy (Pari) across a map.

Word Web

Truck Train Ship Goods Logistics Roads Cargo Delivery

Challenge

Try to use 'parivahan karna' in a sentence about your favorite mode of travel today.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Parivahana' (परिवहन).

Original meaning: The act of carrying around or conveying.

Indo-Aryan

Cultural Context

None. It is a neutral, formal term.

In English, we often use 'shipping' even for land transport. In Hindi, 'parivahan' is the umbrella term for all modes.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sadak Parivahan Mantralaya). State Transport Corporations (e.g., HRTC, UPSRTC). National Transport Policy reports.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Business/Logistics

माल का परिवहन
परिवहन लागत
सुरक्षित परिवहन
समय पर परिवहन

Government/News

परिवहन मंत्रालय
सार्वजनिक परिवहन
परिवहन ठप
नया परिवहन नियम

Science/Biology

ऑक्सीजन का परिवहन
पोषक तत्वों का परिवहन
ऊर्जा परिवहन
कोशिका परिवहन

Travel

परिवहन के साधन
स्थानीय परिवहन
परिवहन पास
पर्यटन परिवहन

Environment

हरित परिवहन
सतत परिवहन
प्रदूषण मुक्त परिवहन
इलेक्ट्रिक परिवहन

Conversation Starters

"आपके शहर में सार्वजनिक परिवहन कैसा है?"

"क्या आप माल का परिवहन करने के लिए ट्रकों का उपयोग करते हैं?"

"भविष्य में परिवहन के कौन से साधन लोकप्रिय होंगे?"

"क्या परिवहन की लागत व्यापार को प्रभावित करती है?"

"क्या आपने कभी जल परिवहन का अनुभव किया है?"

Journal Prompts

अपने देश की परिवहन प्रणाली के बारे में लिखें।

यदि आप परिवहन मंत्री होते, तो आप क्या सुधार करते?

सार्वजनिक परिवहन का उपयोग करने के लाभों पर चर्चा करें।

माल के परिवहन में आने वाली चुनौतियों के बारे में एक रिपोर्ट लिखें।

भविष्य के परिवहन साधनों की कल्पना करें और उनका वर्णन करें।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

'Parivahan' is a noun meaning 'transportation'. When you add 'karnā', it becomes the verb 'to transport'.

Yes, but usually in a formal sense like 'transporting passengers' or 'transporting troops'. For friends, use 'le jānā'.

'Yātāyāt' means traffic or the flow of vehicles. 'Parivahan' means the system or act of transporting.

In full sentences, 'māl kā parivahan' is better. In titles or labels, 'māl parivahan' is fine.

Usually, 'transfer' (स्थानांतरण) is used for data, but 'parivahan' can be used in technical metaphors.

It means 'public transport' like buses and metros.

Use 'parivahan ke saadhan' (परिवहन के साधन).

Not really, unless it's a scene in an office, a court, or involving a truck driver's professional life.

There is no direct opposite verb, but 'rokna' (to stop) or 'unloading' (utaarnā) are used in context.

Yes, 'pashuon ka parivahan karna' (transporting animals) is a common formal phrase.