दोतरफा
When talking about travel or journeys, दोतरफा (dotarfā) is a practical word to know. It directly translates to "two-way," implying a journey that goes somewhere and then returns. This is especially useful when purchasing tickets or discussing routes.
For example, if you're buying a train ticket, you'd ask for a दोतरफा टिकट (dotarfā ṭikaṭ) if you plan to come back to your starting point. It simplifies communication about the nature of a journey, making it clear that it's not a one-way trip.
§ Understanding "दोतरफा" (dotarafa)
Hello, Hindi learners! Today, we're going to break down the word दोतरफा (dotarafa). It's an adjective you'll hear quite often, especially in everyday conversations related to travel, communication, or even agreements. Let's get straight to what it means and how you can use it.
- Definition
- Two-way, round trip (ticket).
Think of दोतरफा as indicating something that involves movement or action in both directions, or a journey that goes and comes back. It's a very practical word to know.
§ Where You'll Hear "दोतरफा"
This word pops up in various contexts. Let's look at some common scenarios:
- Travel: This is probably the most frequent use. When you're buying tickets for a journey, whether by train, bus, or plane, you'll often hear दोतरफा to refer to a round trip.
- Communication: It can describe a conversation or an agreement where both parties are involved and contributing.
- Roads/Traffic: Sometimes, a road or a path that allows traffic in both directions might be referred to using this word, although 'दोतरफा सड़क' (dotarafa sadak - two-way road) is more common.
- News/Politics: You might hear it in discussions about 'two-way talks' or 'bilateral agreements' between countries.
§ Examples in Context
Let's see दोतरफा in action with some examples:
मुझे दिल्ली के लिए एक दोतरफा ट्रेन टिकट चाहिए।
Translation hint: I need a round trip train ticket for Delhi.
यह बातचीत दोतरफा होनी चाहिए, सिर्फ एक तरफा नहीं।
Translation hint: This conversation should be two-way, not just one-sided.
उन्होंने व्यापार पर दोतरफा समझौता किया।
Translation hint: They reached a two-way agreement on trade.
क्या यह बस दोतरफा रास्ते से जाएगी?
Translation hint: Will this bus go by a two-way route?
§ Practice Using "दोतरफा"
The best way to remember new vocabulary is to use it. Try to form a few sentences of your own using दोतरफा. You could talk about:
- A trip you want to take.
- A conversation you had.
- An agreement between friends.
That's it for दोतरफा today! Keep practicing, and you'll master it in no time. See you in the next lesson!
Examples by Level
यह एक दोतरफा रास्ता है।
This is a two-way road.
मुझे दिल्ली का दोतरफा टिकट चाहिए।
I need a two-way (round trip) ticket to Delhi.
हमारा संवाद दोतरफा था।
Our communication was two-way.
यह दोतरफा खिड़की है।
This is a two-way window.
बस का दोतरफा किराया कितना है?
What is the two-way (round trip) fare for the bus?
उनका रिश्ता दोतरफा है।
Their relationship is two-way.
क्या यह दोतरफा सड़क है?
Is this a two-way street?
हमें दोतरफा बातचीत करनी चाहिए।
We should have a two-way conversation.
Tips
Meaning of 'दोतरफा'
The word 'दोतरफा' (dotarfā) literally means 'two-sided' or 'from two sides'. Think of it as indicating movement or action in both directions.
Context: Two-way street
When talking about a street, 'दोतरफा' indicates a two-way street. For example, 'यह दोतरफा सड़क है।' (Yah dotarfā saṛak hai.) means 'This is a two-way street.'
Context: Round-trip ticket
For tickets, 'दोतरफा' means a round-trip ticket. For example, 'मुझे एक दोतरफा टिकट चाहिए।' (Mujhe ek dotarfā ṭikaṭ cāhie.) means 'I need a round-trip ticket.'
Context: Two-way communication
It can also describe communication that goes both ways. 'यह एक दोतरफा बातचीत है।' (Yah ek dotarfā bātcīt hai.) means 'This is a two-way conversation.'
Synonym for 'round-trip'
While 'दोतरफा' is common for tickets, another word you might hear for a round trip is 'आना-जाना' (ānā-jānā), meaning 'coming-going'.
Opposite: One-way
The opposite of 'दोतरफा' (two-way) is 'एकतरफा' (ektarfā), meaning 'one-way'. So, 'एकतरफा टिकट' (ektarfā ṭikaṭ) is a one-way ticket.
Common usage with 'रास्ता'
You'll often hear 'दोतरफा रास्ता' (dotarfā rāstā) for a two-way path/route. 'यहाँ से दोतरफा रास्ता है।' (Yahān se dotarfā rāstā hai.) means 'There is a two-way route from here.'
Usage with 'समझौता'
'दोतरफा समझौता' (dotarfā samjhautā) refers to a two-way agreement or mutual agreement. 'यह एक दोतरफा समझौता है।' (Yah ek dotarfā samjhautā hai.) means 'This is a two-way agreement.'
Example: Two-way traffic
For two-way traffic, you can say 'दोतरफा यातायात' (dotarfā yātāyāt). 'यहां दोतरफा यातायात है।' (Yahān dotarfā yātāyāt hai.) means 'There is two-way traffic here.'
Practice with sentences
Try forming your own sentences using 'दोतरफा' in different contexts. For example, think about a two-way mirror (दोतरफा शीशा) or a two-way street near your home.
Test Yourself 6 questions
The conversation should be two-way.
I need a round trip ticket to Delhi.
There has always been two-way understanding in their relationship.
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यह सड़क दोतरफा है, इसलिए गाड़ी ध्यान से चलाएं।
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क्या आप दोतरफा यात्रा पसंद करते हैं या एकतरफा?
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एक सफल साझेदारी हमेशा दोतरफा प्रयासों पर निर्भर करती है।
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Meaning of 'दोतरफा'
The word 'दोतरफा' (dotarfā) literally means 'two-sided' or 'from two sides'. Think of it as indicating movement or action in both directions.
Context: Two-way street
When talking about a street, 'दोतरफा' indicates a two-way street. For example, 'यह दोतरफा सड़क है।' (Yah dotarfā saṛak hai.) means 'This is a two-way street.'
Context: Round-trip ticket
For tickets, 'दोतरफा' means a round-trip ticket. For example, 'मुझे एक दोतरफा टिकट चाहिए।' (Mujhe ek dotarfā ṭikaṭ cāhie.) means 'I need a round-trip ticket.'
Context: Two-way communication
It can also describe communication that goes both ways. 'यह एक दोतरफा बातचीत है।' (Yah ek dotarfā bātcīt hai.) means 'This is a two-way conversation.'
Example
क्या आप दोतरफा टिकट लेना चाहेंगे?
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