दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना
dirghakalik lakshya nirdharit karna
to set long-term goals
Literalmente: Long-term (दीर्घकालिक) goal (लक्ष्य) to set/fix (निर्धारित करना)
Em 15 segundos
- Thinking years ahead to plan your life's major milestones.
- Uses high-level Hindi vocabulary suitable for professional and serious contexts.
- Implies discipline, vision, and moving beyond immediate gratification.
Significado
This phrase is about looking at the big picture and deciding where you want to be in five or ten years. It is less about what you are doing tomorrow and more about your life's grand design.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Discussing career with a mentor
आपको अपने करियर के लिए दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना चाहिए।
You should set long-term goals for your career.
Talking to a friend about saving money
मैंने घर खरीदने के लिए कुछ दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित किए हैं।
I have set some long-term goals to buy a house.
A formal business meeting
हमारी कंपनी को अगले पांच वर्षों के लिए दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना होगा।
Our company will have to set long-term goals for the next five years.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Bangalore and Gurgaon, this phrase is often used in 'Performance Reviews.' It shows that an employee is thinking about 'Growth' (Vriddhi) and 'Sustainability' (Sthayitva). Long-term goals are often discussed during 'Rishta' (marriage alliance) talks. A groom is expected to have 'nirdhārit' goals to prove he can provide for a family. The concept of 'Purushartha' (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) is the ultimate ancient framework for setting long-term life goals in India. Students are pressured from age 13 to set 'Dirghakalik' goals for competitive exams like IIT or UPSC, making this phrase very common in academic counseling.
Use in Interviews
Using 'nirdhārit karnā' instead of 'sochnā' (to think) makes you sound 50% more professional in Hindi interviews.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Lakshya' is masculine. If you say 'My goals', it's 'Mere lakshya', not 'Meri'.
Em 15 segundos
- Thinking years ahead to plan your life's major milestones.
- Uses high-level Hindi vocabulary suitable for professional and serious contexts.
- Implies discipline, vision, and moving beyond immediate gratification.
What It Means
This phrase is the Hindi equivalent of 'strategic planning' for your life. दीर्घकालिक (deergh-kaalik) combines 'long' and 'time'. It refers to things that take years, not days. लक्ष्य (lakshya) is your target or goal. निर्धारित करना (nirdhaarit karna) means to officially set or determine something. Together, it is about being a visionary for your own future.
How To Use It
You use this when talking about serious life choices. Use it when discussing career paths, savings, or health. It functions as a verb phrase in a sentence. You can say you 'need' to do it or you 'are' doing it. It sounds sophisticated and thoughtful. It shows you are not just living for today.
When To Use It
Use it in professional settings like performance reviews. It works great during deep late-night chats with friends about the future. Use it when talking to a mentor or a life coach. It is perfect for New Year's resolutions that actually matter. If you are discussing a business strategy, this is your go-to phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for small things. Don't say it when deciding what to eat for lunch. It sounds ridiculous to 'set a long-term goal' for a grocery trip. Avoid it in very casual, slang-heavy conversations with teenagers. It might sound a bit too 'corporate' or 'academic' for a party. Keep it for moments that carry some weight.
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, planning for the future is a family affair. Historically, 'long-term' meant thinking about the next generation. Today, with India's booming economy, this phrase is everywhere in startup culture. It reflects a shift from survival to strategic growth. It carries a sense of discipline and 'Sanskriti' (culture) of patience.
Common Variations
You might hear लंबे समय के लक्ष्य (lambe samay ke lakshya) in casual talk. That is the 'street' version of this formal phrase. Some people just say लक्ष्य तय करना (lakshya tay karna) to keep it simple. In business, you might hear रणनीतिक लक्ष्य (ranneetik lakshya) for strategic goals. But for personal growth, the original phrase remains the gold standard.
Notas de uso
This is a high-register collocation. It is best suited for formal writing, professional speeches, or serious personal discussions. Avoid using it in slang or extremely casual environments to prevent sounding pretentious.
Use in Interviews
Using 'nirdhārit karnā' instead of 'sochnā' (to think) makes you sound 50% more professional in Hindi interviews.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Lakshya' is masculine. If you say 'My goals', it's 'Mere lakshya', not 'Meri'.
Hinglish usage
In casual office talk, you'll hear 'Long-term goals set karna'. Use the full Hindi version to impress elders or high-level executives.
Exemplos
6आपको अपने करियर के लिए दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना चाहिए।
You should set long-term goals for your career.
Standard advice given in a professional mentoring context.
मैंने घर खरीदने के लिए कुछ दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित किए हैं।
I have set some long-term goals to buy a house.
Shows personal commitment to a big life event.
हमारी कंपनी को अगले पांच वर्षों के लिए दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना होगा।
Our company will have to set long-term goals for the next five years.
Used for corporate strategy and planning.
भाई, पार्टी छोड़ और थोड़े दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना शुरू कर!
Bro, stop partying and start setting some long-term goals!
Using a formal phrase in a casual sentence for ironic emphasis.
मेरा दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना तो आसान है, पर समोसे छोड़ना मुश्किल!
Setting long-term goals is easy, but quitting samosas is hard!
Plays on the contrast between high ideals and daily temptations.
बिना दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित किए, जीवन दिशाहीन लगता है।
Without setting long-term goals, life feels directionless.
Reflects deep personal realization and vulnerability.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
सफलता पाने के लिए हमें स्पष्ट दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य ________ चाहिए।
Because of 'chahiye' (should), the verb 'karna' changes to 'karne'.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'to set long-term goals'?
सबसे औपचारिक विकल्प चुनें:
This uses Sanskrit-derived formal vocabulary suitable for professional contexts.
Match the Hindi words with their English meanings.
सही मिलान करें:
These are the core components of the phrase and its antonym.
Complete the dialogue in a job interview context.
Interviewer: 'आपकी भविष्य की क्या योजना है?' Candidate: 'सर, मैंने अपने करियर के लिए कुछ ________ ________ ________ हैं।'
This is the most professional response for an interview.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosसफलता पाने के लिए हमें स्पष्ट दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य ________ चाहिए।
Because of 'chahiye' (should), the verb 'karna' changes to 'karne'.
सबसे औपचारिक विकल्प चुनें:
This uses Sanskrit-derived formal vocabulary suitable for professional contexts.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the core components of the phrase and its antonym.
Interviewer: 'आपकी भविष्य की क्या योजना है?' Candidate: 'सर, मैंने अपने करियर के लिए कुछ ________ ________ ________ हैं।'
This is the most professional response for an interview.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, if it's a multi-year transformation. For losing 2kg by next week, use 'target' or 'lakshya' without 'dirghakalik'.
'Nirdhārit' is more formal and academic. 'Tay' is perfectly fine for daily conversation.
You can say: 'मैंने अभी तक कोई दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्य निर्धारित नहीं किए हैं।'
In modern Hindi, yes. In ancient Sanskrit, it also meant 'one hundred thousand' (Lakh), but that's not used today.
Frases relacionadas
अल्पकालिक लक्ष्य
contrastShort-term goals
रणनीतिक योजना
similarStrategic planning
दूरदर्शिता
builds onForesight
लक्ष्य प्राप्ति
builds onGoal achievement
