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अनुमान करना

A2 verb 10 min de leitura

अनुमान करना

anuman karna

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Explicação अनुमान करना in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'अनुमान करना' (Anumān karnā) is a bit advanced, but you can think of it as a fancy way to say 'to guess'. Imagine you are playing a game with a friend. You have a candy in one hand and you ask them, 'Which hand?' In Hindi, you are asking them to make a guess. While you might use simpler words like 'Guess karo' (using English), knowing 'अनुमान करना' helps you understand when teachers or books ask you to think about an answer. It's like looking at a picture and guessing what is happening. For an A1 student, the focus is on the basic action: looking at something and giving a 'maybe' answer. You might use it to guess the color of a car or the name of a person. It is always used with 'karnā' (to do), which is one of the first verbs you learn. So, 'Anumān' + 'karnā' = 'To do a guess'. Keep it simple: use it for small things like 'Guess the price' or 'Guess the time'.

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At the A2 level, you start using 'अनुमान करना' in more practical, everyday situations. This is the level where you talk about your daily routine, shopping, and travel. You will use this word to estimate how much something costs at the market ('Price ka anumān karnā') or how long it will take to reach the station ('Samay ka anumān karnā'). You are now learning to use the postposition 'ka' (of) with it. For example, 'Raste ka anumān' (estimation of the route). You are also beginning to see it in the past tense ('Anumān kiyā' - guessed) and future tense ('Anumān karūngā' - I will guess). It's a very helpful word when you aren't 100% sure about a fact but want to keep the conversation going. It shows you are thinking and trying to communicate complex ideas. You might also hear it in weather reports on the radio, which is a great way to practice your listening at this level.

At the B1 level, 'अनुमान करना' becomes a tool for expressing opinions and discussing plans in more detail. You are no longer just guessing prices; you are estimating the success of a project or the feelings of a friend. You can use it to describe hypothetical situations: 'If it rains, I estimate the event will be cancelled.' You will also start to distinguish between 'अनुमान करना' and its synonyms like 'अंदाज़ा लगाना'. You'll notice that 'अनुमान करना' is preferred in written assignments or formal emails. You might use it in sentences like, 'Based on the data, we can estimate the growth.' This level requires you to use the word with more complex grammar, such as using it in the middle of a sentence as a reason: 'Mera anumān hai ki...' (My estimation is that...). You are moving from simple actions to logical reasoning.

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At the B2 level, you use 'अनुमान करना' to engage in debates and professional discussions. You are expected to use it to describe trends, social issues, and abstract concepts. For instance, you might estimate the impact of a new law on the public or the historical significance of an event. You will also encounter the word in more sophisticated literature and news editorials. At this stage, you should be comfortable using related terms like 'पूर्वानुमान' (forecast) and 'आकलन' (assessment). You can explain *why* you are making an estimation, using phrases like 'तथ्यों के आधार पर' (based on facts). Your use of 'अनुमान करना' should reflect a high degree of grammatical accuracy, especially with gender and number agreement in complex tenses. You might also use it in the passive voice: 'Yah anumān kiyā jātā hai' (It is estimated...).

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At the C1 level, 'अनुमान करना' is used for nuanced intellectual discourse. You are likely using it to discuss academic theories, philosophical inferences, or complex business strategies. You understand the deep roots of the word in Indian logic (Nyaya) and how 'Anumana' functions as a 'Pramana' (source of knowledge). You can use the word to critique others' estimations, perhaps by saying their 'anumān' is 'nirādhār' (baseless). You are also adept at using the word in formal speeches and high-level writing, where you might use it to synthesize information from multiple sources. Your vocabulary includes derivatives like 'अनुमानित' (estimated/approximate) and you can use them interchangeably with the verb form to add variety to your expression. You can discuss the 'limits of estimation' in scientific contexts with ease.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'अनुमान करना' is complete. You use it with the same ease as a native speaker, often in ways that are culturally and contextually rich. You can use it in literary analysis to discuss an author's inferred meanings or in high-stakes diplomatic or financial negotiations where every word matters. You are aware of the subtle differences between 'अनुमान', 'आकलन', 'अटकल', and 'कयास' (speculation), and you choose the exact one to convey your precise intent. You might even use the word in creative writing or poetry to describe the 'estimation' of the soul or other abstract concepts. Your speech is fluid, and you can use the word in complex, multi-layered sentences that involve conditional, passive, and causative forms without hesitation. You are a master of the logic and the language.

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A formal Hindi verb meaning 'to estimate' or 'to guess'.
Formed from the noun 'Anumān' (guess) and 'karnā' (to do).
Requires the postposition 'ka' (of) for the object being estimated.
Commonly used in news, business, and academic contexts for logical inference.

The Hindi verb अनुमान करना (Anumān karnā) is a cornerstone of cognitive expression in the Hindi language. At its core, it translates to 'to estimate', 'to guess', or 'to infer'. It is a compound verb formed by the Sanskrit-derived noun 'अनुमान' (inference/guess) and the auxiliary verb 'करना' (to do). Understanding this word is essential because it bridges the gap between certain knowledge and speculative thought. In daily life, we are constantly making estimations—how long a journey will take, how much a bag of mangoes might cost, or what someone might be thinking. In all these scenarios, 'अनुमान करना' is your go-to phrase. It carries a slightly more formal and intellectual weight than the common Urdu-origin synonym 'अंदाज़ा लगाना' (andāzā lagānā), making it suitable for both academic discussions and polite social interactions. When you use 'अनुमान करना', you are signaling that you are applying logic or observation to reach a conclusion that isn't yet confirmed. It is the language of the weather forecaster predicting rain, the student calculating the time needed for an exam, and the detective piecing together clues. The beauty of this word lies in its versatility across CEFR levels; an A2 learner uses it for simple daily guesses, while a C2 speaker uses it to discuss complex statistical inferences or philosophical deductions.

Daily Estimation: Using current data to predict a future outcome or quantity in a casual setting, like guessing the arrival time of a bus.

क्या आप अनुमान कर सकते हैं कि इस काम में कितना समय लगेगा? (Can you estimate how much time this work will take?)

Scientific Inference: The process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true in a research or academic context.

वैज्ञानिकों ने तापमान के आधार पर वर्षा का अनुमान किया। (Scientists estimated the rainfall based on the temperature.)

In Indian culture, where planning often meets the unpredictability of life—be it traffic or monsoon rains—the act of 'अनुमान करना' is a constant mental exercise. It reflects a mindset that is comfortable with ambiguity. When someone asks you for an 'अनुमान', they aren't looking for a precise mathematical figure; they are looking for your best judgment based on the context. This word is also deeply rooted in Indian logic (Nyaya Shastra), where 'Anumana' is recognized as one of the valid means of knowledge (Pramana). Thus, when you use this word, you are tapping into a linguistic tradition that values the power of the human mind to see beyond what is immediately visible. Whether you are guessing the spices in a curry or the growth of a startup, you are engaging in the vital human act of 'अनुमान करना'.

भीड़ को देखकर पुलिस ने अनुमान किया कि वहां पाँच सौ लोग थे। (Seeing the crowd, the police estimated that there were five hundred people there.)

Financial Projection: Calculating the future value or costs of a project or business venture.

अगले साल के मुनाफे का अनुमान करना कठिन है। (It is difficult to estimate next year's profit.)

उसकी उम्र का अनुमान करना मुश्किल है। (It is hard to guess his age.)

Using अनुमान करना effectively requires understanding its grammatical structure. As a 'karnā' verb (to do verb), it changes based on the tense and the gender/number of the object if used in certain past tenses. Most commonly, it follows the pattern: [Subject] + [Object] + [का/की/के] + अनुमान + [करना]. For example, 'मैं (I) समय (time) का (of) अनुमान (guess) करता हूँ (do).' This structure is consistent across various contexts. Let's explore how it behaves in different sentence types. In the present tense, it describes a current act of estimation: 'वह बादलों को देखकर बारिश का अनुमान करता है' (He estimates rain by looking at the clouds). In the past tense, it often becomes 'अनुमान किया' (estimated): 'हमने खर्चे का अनुमान किया' (We estimated the expense). Here, notice that 'अनुमान' is treated as a masculine noun, so the verb 'किया' matches it in simple past constructions.

Interrogative Usage: Asking someone for their opinion or calculation. Often starts with 'क्या' or includes 'कैसे'.

क्या आप इस घर की कीमत का अनुमान कर सकते हैं? (Can you estimate the price of this house?)

Negative Usage: Expressing the inability to guess or a lack of data to form an estimation.

बिना जानकारी के मैं कोई अनुमान नहीं कर सकता। (I cannot make any guess without information.)

Furthermore, 'अनुमान करना' can be used in the imperative mood to ask someone to make a guess, which is common in games or when brainstorming. 'अनुमान करो कि इस डिब्बे में क्या है!' (Guess what's in this box!). In more formal writing, you will see it in the passive voice or as a verbal noun: 'अनुमान किया जाता है कि...' (It is estimated that...). This is very common in news reporting regarding population, economy, or disaster impacts. For example, 'अनुमान किया जाता है कि इस साल फसल अच्छी होगी' (It is estimated that the harvest will be good this year). By mastering these variations, you move from just 'guessing' to 'projecting' and 'inferring' like a native speaker.

डॉक्टर ने मरीज़ की हालत का अनुमान किया। (The doctor estimated the patient's condition.)

Conditional Usage: Using 'if' to set a condition for estimation.

अगर तुम मेहनत करोगे, तो मैं तुम्हारी सफलता का अनुमान कर सकता हूँ। (If you work hard, I can predict/estimate your success.)

इतिहासकारों ने इस मंदिर की आयु का अनुमान किया है। (Historians have estimated the age of this temple.)

The word अनुमान करना is pervasive in Hindi-speaking environments, though its frequency varies by the 'register' or level of formality. You will most likely encounter it in four primary settings: News and Media, Business and Finance, Academic environments, and Formal Social settings. In news broadcasts, anchors use it constantly to discuss upcoming elections, economic shifts, or weather patterns. For instance, 'मौसम विभाग ने भारी बारिश का अनुमान किया है' (The weather department has estimated heavy rain). This sounds authoritative and reliable. In the business world, during meetings or budget discussions, managers will ask for an 'अनुमान' of the project costs or the quarterly sales. It implies a request for a data-driven guess rather than a wild stab in the dark.

News Media: Used for reporting statistics, future events, and expert opinions on current affairs.

चुनाव परिणामों का अनुमान करना अभी जल्दबाज़ी होगी। (It would be premature to estimate the election results now.)

Professional Environment: Used in project management, budgeting, and strategic planning.

क्या आप इस प्रोजेक्ट के बजट का अनुमान कर सकते हैं? (Can you estimate the budget for this project?)

In academic or scientific settings, 'अनुमान करना' is the standard term for 'to hypothesize' or 'to infer'. If you are reading a Hindi textbook or attending a lecture on history or science, you will hear about how researchers 'अनुमान करते हैं' based on evidence. Even in literature, an author might describe a character 'अनुमान करते हुए' (while estimating/guessing) the intentions of another character. On the other hand, in very casual settings like a kitchen or a playground, you might hear the more colloquial 'अंदाज़ा लगाओ' (guess what!), but even there, 'अनुमान' is understood and respected. It adds a layer of sophistication to your speech. If you are watching a Bollywood thriller, a detective might say, 'मेरा अनुमान है कि कातिल यहीं है' (My guess is that the killer is right here), using the noun form, but they could just as easily say 'मैं अनुमान कर रहा हूँ...' (I am estimating/guessing...).

शिक्षकों ने छात्रों के प्रदर्शन का अनुमान किया। (The teachers estimated the performance of the students.)

Daily Social Life: Used when discussing plans, travel times, or general curiosities with friends or family.

मैंने अनुमान किया था कि तुम आओगे। (I had guessed that you would come.)

बाज़ार के उतार-चढ़ाव का अनुमान करना जोखिम भरा है। (Estimating the market fluctuations is risky.)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using अनुमान करना is forgetting the postposition 'का' (kā). In English, we say 'estimate the cost' (direct object), but in Hindi, it is 'cost *of* estimate do' (cost kā anumān karnā). Omitting 'का' makes the sentence sound fragmented and incorrect. Another common error is confusing 'अनुमान करना' with 'सोचना' (to think). While guessing involves thinking, 'सोचना' is too broad. If you say 'मैं बारिश का सोच रहा हूँ', it means 'I am thinking about rain', not necessarily 'I am estimating it will rain'. Use 'अनुमान करना' specifically when there is a sense of calculation or prediction involved.

The 'Kā' Error: Incorrect: मैं दूरी अनुमान करता हूँ। Correct: मैं दूरी का अनुमान करता हूँ।

गलत: वह समय अनुमान करता है। सही: वह समय का अनुमान करता है।

Confusing with 'Andāzā': While they mean the same, 'अनुमान' is a noun that pairs with 'करना', while 'अंदाज़ा' usually pairs with 'लगाना'. Mixing them up as 'अंदाज़ा करना' is a common learner mistake.

सावधान: 'अंदाज़ा करना' के बजाय 'अंदाज़ा लगाना' कहें।

A third mistake is using 'अनुमान करना' for 'to calculate precisely'. If you are doing a math problem and finding the exact answer, use 'गणना करना' (gaṇnā karnā) or 'हिसाब लगाना' (hisāb lagānā). 'अनुमान' always implies a margin of error. It is a 'rough' calculation. Using it when precision is expected might make you sound unsure of your facts. Lastly, pay attention to gender. 'अनुमान' is masculine. In compound tenses, the verb must reflect this. Many learners accidentally feminize it because the object they are guessing (like 'दूरी' - distance) is feminine. Remember: the verb 'किया' or 'करता' agrees with 'अनुमान' in many past constructions, or simply follows the subject in present ones, but it never becomes 'अनुमानी' or something similar.

उसने मेरी खुशी का गलत अनुमान किया। (He miscalculated/guessed my happiness wrongly.)

Improper Context: Using it for 'betting'. For betting, the word is 'शर्त लगाना' (shart lagānā), not 'अनुमान करना'.

मैच के नतीजे का अनुमान करना जुआ नहीं है। (Estimating the match result is not gambling.)

बिना सबूत के अनुमान करना खतरनाक हो सकता है। (Guessing without evidence can be dangerous.)

Hindi is rich with synonyms for 'guessing' and 'estimating', each with its own flavor. The most common alternative to अनुमान करना is 'अंदाज़ा लगाना' (andāzā lagānā). While 'अनुमान' sounds more formal and structured, 'अंदाज़ा' is Persian-rooted and feels more natural in street-side conversations or casual chats among friends. Another alternative is 'अटकल लगाना' (atkal lagānā), which often implies a wild guess or speculation without much basis. If you are talking about a scientific or mathematical calculation that is still an estimate, you might use 'आकलन करना' (ākalan karnā), which is very formal and often used in government reports or technical audits. Understanding these nuances helps you choose the right word for the right situation.

Anumān karnā vs. Andāzā lagānā: 'Anumān' is 'Estimation' (Formal/Sanskrit); 'Andāzā' is 'Guess' (Informal/Persian). Use 'Anumān' in a report and 'Andāzā' at a party.

औपचारिक: हम खर्च का अनुमान करते हैं। अनौपचारिक: हम खर्च का अंदाज़ा लगाते हैं।

Anumān karnā vs. Ākalan karnā: 'Ākalan' is more like 'Assessment' or 'Appraisal'. It's even more formal than 'Anumān' and usually involves a systematic review of data.

सरकार ने नुकसान का आकलन किया। (The government assessed/estimated the damage.)

There are also more specific terms like 'पूर्वानुमान' (pūrvānumān), which specifically means 'forecast' or 'prediction' (literally 'pre-estimation'). This is almost exclusively used for weather (मौसम का पूर्वानुमान) or future economic trends. If you want to say 'to suspect', you would use 'शंक करना' (shank karnā) or 'संदेह करना' (sandeh karnā), which involves a guess but with a negative or doubtful connotation. Finally, 'भांपना' (bhāmpnā) is a wonderful verb that means 'to sense' or 'to gauge' an atmosphere or a hidden truth, similar to 'estimating' but more intuitive. For example, 'उसने खतरा भांप लिया' (He sensed/estimated the danger). Choosing among these allows you to express the exact level of certainty and formality you intend.

मौसम विभाग ने तूफान का पूर्वानुमान दिया है। (The weather department has given a forecast of the storm.)

Atkal lagānā: To speculate wildly. Often used in politics when people are just talking without facts.

लोग केवल अटकलें लगा रहे हैं। (People are only speculating/making wild guesses.)

उसने मेरी चुप्पी का गलत अर्थ निकाला (अनुमान किया)। (He misinterpreted/guessed wrong the meaning of my silence.)

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"सरकार ने इस वर्ष की जीडीपी वृद्धि का अनुमान किया है।"

Neutro

"क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि यहाँ कितने लोग हैं? बस अनुमान कीजिए।"

Informal

"अनुमान करो, मैंने आज क्या खरीदा?"

Child friendly

"चलो अनुमान करते हैं कि इस डिब्बे में कौन सा खिलौना है!"

Gíria

"भाई, तेरा अनुमान तो एकदम ज़बरदस्त निकला!"

Curiosidade

In ancient Indian philosophy, 'Anumana' is one of the six ways to gain valid knowledge. It's not just a 'guess' but a logical step-by-step process of inference.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ə.nu.mɑːn kəɾ.nɑː/

US /ə.nu.mɑn kər.nɑ/

The stress is primarily on the second syllable of 'Anumān' (the 'mān' part).

Rima com

Samān (Equal) Vimān (Airplane) Sammān (Respect) Dhyān (Attention) Gyān (Knowledge) Prān (Life force) Dān (Donation) Mān (Pride/Value)

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'Anumān' as 'Amu-man'. Ensure the 'n' is clear.
Using a hard 'D' sound for 'karnā'. It should be a soft dental 'n'.
Making the 'mān' sound too short. It needs a long 'aa' vowel.
Nasalizing the 'mān' too much. It's a clear 'n', not a nasal vowel.
Failing to flap the 'r' in 'karnā'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

Recognizing the compound verb is easy, but understanding it in formal texts requires vocabulary.

Escrita 4/5

Remembering to use the postposition 'ka' is the main challenge.

Expressão oral 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but it feels more formal than 'andaza'.

Audição 2/5

Very common in media; easy to pick out once you know it.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

करना (To do) सोचना (To think) अंदाज़ा (Guess) का (Postposition) समय (Time)

Aprenda a seguir

आकलन (Assessment) निष्कर्ष (Conclusion) संभावना (Probability) तर्क (Logic) स्पष्ट (Clear)

Avançado

व्याप्ति (Universal pervasion) हेतु (Reason/Cause) साध्य (That which is to be proved) पक्ष (Locus of inference) दृष्टान्त (Example/Illustration)

Gramática essencial

Compound Verbs with 'Karnā'

अनुमान + करना = To estimate. The noun 'Anumān' stays fixed while 'karnā' conjugates.

Genitive Postposition 'Kā'

Always use 'X का अनुमान करना'. The 'kā' links the object to the act of estimation.

Past Tense in Transitive-like structures

In 'मैंने अनुमान किया', the verb 'किया' matches the masculine noun 'अनुमान'.

Infinitive as Subject

'अनुमान करना कठिन है' - Here the whole phrase 'अनुमान करना' acts as the subject.

Adverbial Modification

Words like 'गलत' (wrong) or 'सही' (right) come directly before 'अनुमान'.

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Exemplos por nível

आप फल की कीमत का अनुमान करें।

You estimate the price of the fruit.

Simple imperative (command/request) form.

क्या आप मेरा नाम अनुमान कर सकते हैं?

Can you guess my name?

Using 'sakte hain' for ability.

मैं समय का अनुमान करता हूँ।

I estimate the time.

Present simple tense.

वह दूरी का अनुमान करती है।

She estimates the distance.

Subject-verb agreement (feminine).

अनुमान करो, इस बैग में क्या है?

Guess, what is in this bag?

Informal imperative.

हम खेल के विजेता का अनुमान करते हैं।

We guess the winner of the game.

Plural subject.

बच्चे कहानी के अंत का अनुमान करते हैं।

The children guess the end of the story.

Using 'ka' with a noun phrase.

क्या तुम इस रंग का अनुमान कर सकते हो?

Can you guess this color?

Informal 'tum' form.

कल की बारिश का अनुमान करना मुश्किल है।

It is difficult to estimate tomorrow's rain.

Using 'mushkil hai' (is difficult) with the infinitive.

मैंने बस के आने के समय का अनुमान किया।

I estimated the arrival time of the bus.

Simple past tense.

क्या आप इस पुराने सिक्के की उम्र का अनुमान कर सकते हैं?

Can you estimate the age of this old coin?

Complex object with 'ki' and 'ka'.

हमने खाने के खर्च का अनुमान किया है।

We have estimated the cost of the food.

Present perfect tense.

वह अपनी सफलता का अनुमान कर रहा है।

He is estimating his success.

Present continuous tense.

क्या तुम भीड़ का अनुमान कर सकते हो?

Can you estimate the crowd?

Ability with 'sakte ho'.

डॉक्टर ने बीमारी का सही अनुमान किया।

The doctor made a correct estimate/guess of the illness.

Adjective 'sahi' (correct) modifying the action.

मैंने तुम्हारी उम्र का गलत अनुमान किया।

I guessed your age wrongly.

Adverbial use of 'galat' (wrong).

रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, हम मुनाफे का अनुमान कर सकते हैं।

According to the report, we can estimate the profit.

Using 'ke anusar' (according to).

अगर हम तेज़ चलें, तो पहुँचने के समय का अनुमान कर सकते हैं।

If we walk fast, we can estimate the arrival time.

Conditional 'agar... toh' structure.

शिक्षक ने छात्रों के अंकों का अनुमान किया था।

The teacher had estimated the students' marks.

Past perfect tense.

बिना किसी डेटा के, भविष्य का अनुमान करना बेकार है।

Without any data, estimating the future is useless.

Using 'bina' (without) and 'bekar' (useless).

क्या आपने कभी अपनी ताकत का अनुमान किया है?

Have you ever estimated your own strength?

Reflexive 'apni' with 'kabhi' (ever).

इतिहासकार पुरानी इमारतों की उम्र का अनुमान करते हैं।

Historians estimate the age of old buildings.

General habit in present tense.

उसकी बातों से मैं उसकी नाराज़गी का अनुमान कर सका।

From his words, I was able to guess his anger.

Using 'saka' for 'was able to'.

वैज्ञानिकों ने इस साल कम बारिश का अनुमान किया है।

Scientists have estimated less rain this year.

Present perfect with a specific timeframe.

शेयर बाज़ार के व्यवहार का अनुमान करना एक कला है।

Estimating the behavior of the stock market is an art.

Gerund-like use of the infinitive as a subject.

विशेषज्ञों ने आर्थिक मंदी का अनुमान किया था, जो सच साबित हुआ।

Experts had estimated an economic recession, which proved to be true.

Relative clause 'jo sach sabit hua'.

हमें प्रोजेक्ट की लागत का सावधानीपूर्वक अनुमान करना चाहिए।

We should carefully estimate the cost of the project.

Using 'chahiye' (should) for obligation.

जनसंख्या वृद्धि का अनुमान करना विकास के लिए आवश्यक है।

Estimating population growth is essential for development.

Formal vocabulary like 'vridhi' (growth) and 'avashyak' (essential).

क्या आप इस तकनीक के प्रभाव का अनुमान कर सकते हैं?

Can you estimate the impact of this technology?

Abstract noun 'prabhav' (impact).

लेखक ने समाज की प्रतिक्रिया का सही अनुमान किया था।

The author had correctly estimated the society's reaction.

Past perfect with 'sahi' (correct).

बिना पर्याप्त जानकारी के किसी के चरित्र का अनुमान करना गलत है।

It is wrong to estimate someone's character without sufficient information.

Moral/ethical statement using 'galat hai'.

पुलिस ने अपराधी की अगली चाल का अनुमान किया।

The police estimated the criminal's next move.

Compound noun 'agli chaal' (next move).

दार्शनिक अक्सर अदृश्य शक्तियों के अस्तित्व का अनुमान करते हैं।

Philosophers often infer/estimate the existence of invisible forces.

High-level vocabulary like 'astitva' (existence).

इस शोध पत्र में लेखक ने जलवायु परिवर्तन के दूरगामी परिणामों का अनुमान किया है।

In this research paper, the author has estimated the far-reaching consequences of climate change.

Academic register with 'durgami parinam' (far-reaching consequences).

न्याय दर्शन में 'अनुमान' को ज्ञान का एक प्रमुख स्रोत माना गया है।

In Nyaya philosophy, 'inference' (Anumana) is considered a major source of knowledge.

Passive construction 'mana gaya hai'.

विदेशी निवेश के प्रवाह का अनुमान करना वैश्विक राजनीति पर निर्भर करता है।

Estimating the flow of foreign investment depends on global politics.

Complex subject phrase ending in 'nirbhar karta hai'.

उसने अपनी सूक्ष्म दृष्टि से स्थिति की गंभीरता का अनुमान कर लिया।

With his keen insight, he estimated the gravity of the situation.

Using 'kar liya' to indicate completion/achievement.

किसी भी सभ्यता के पतन के कारणों का केवल अनुमान ही किया जा सकता है।

One can only estimate the reasons for the fall of any civilization.

Passive voice 'kiya ja sakta hai'.

गणितीय मॉडलों के माध्यम से हम ब्रह्मांड की आयु का अनुमान करते हैं।

Through mathematical models, we estimate the age of the universe.

Scientific register.

मनोवैज्ञानिकों ने इस व्यवहार के पीछे के कारणों का अनुमान किया है।

Psychologists have estimated the reasons behind this behavior.

Plural subject with 'ke peeche' (behind).

महाकाव्य के रचयिता ने मानवीय भावनाओं के द्वंद्व का गहन अनुमान किया है।

The creator of the epic has profoundly estimated/inferred the conflict of human emotions.

Literary register with 'dvandva' (conflict) and 'gahan' (profound).

राजनीतिक विश्लेषक अक्सर सत्ता के गलियारों में होने वाली हलचल का अनुमान करते हैं।

Political analysts often estimate the stirrings in the corridors of power.

Idiomatic 'satta ke galiyare' (corridors of power).

इस सिद्धांत की वैधता का अनुमान करना वर्तमान साक्ष्यों के आधार पर चुनौतीपूर्ण है।

Estimating the validity of this theory is challenging based on current evidence.

Abstract subject with 'vaidhata' (validity).

कलाकार ने कैनवास पर समय के प्रवाह का एक अद्भुत अनुमान किया है।

The artist has made a wonderful estimation/depiction of the flow of time on the canvas.

Metaphorical use of 'anumān'.

वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था की अस्थिरता का सटीक अनुमान करना लगभग असंभव है।

It is nearly impossible to make an accurate estimate of the volatility of the global economy.

Using 'sateek' (accurate) and 'asthirta' (volatility).

इतिहास की परतों के नीचे दबे सत्यों का हम केवल अनुमान ही कर सकते हैं।

We can only estimate the truths buried beneath the layers of history.

Poetic/Literary phrasing.

उसकी चुप्पी के पीछे छिपे दर्द का अनुमान करना किसी के लिए भी संभव नहीं था।

It was not possible for anyone to estimate the pain hidden behind her silence.

Emotional depth in a complex sentence.

आधुनिक भौतिकी में हम कणों के व्यवहार का केवल सांख्यिकीय अनुमान करते हैं।

In modern physics, we only make statistical estimations of the behavior of particles.

Technical/Scientific register 'sankhyikiya' (statistical).

Colocações comuns

लागत का अनुमान करना

समय का अनुमान करना

दूरी का अनुमान करना

संख्या का अनुमान करना

खतरे का अनुमान करना

प्रभाव का अनुमान करना

उम्र का अनुमान करना

कीमत का अनुमान करना

नतीजे का अनुमान करना

मुनाफे का अनुमान करना

Frases Comuns

मोटा-मोटा अनुमान

— A rough/ballpark estimate. Used when you don't need exact numbers.

मुझे बस एक मोटा-मोटा अनुमान चाहिए।

गलत अनुमान

— A wrong guess or miscalculation. Used when an estimation fails.

मेरा अनुमान गलत निकला।

सही अनुमान

— A correct guess or accurate estimation.

उसने मौसम का सही अनुमान किया।

अनुमान के आधार पर

— Based on estimation. Used to explain the source of a claim.

अनुमान के आधार पर यहाँ हज़ार लोग हैं।

अनुमान लगाना मुश्किल है

— It is difficult to estimate. A very common phrase in news and reports.

नुकसान का अनुमान लगाना मुश्किल है।

मेरा अनुमान है कि...

— My guess/estimation is that... Used to introduce an opinion.

मेरा अनुमान है कि वह नहीं आएगा।

अनुमान से बाहर

— Beyond estimation. Used for something surprisingly large or small.

यह सफलता मेरे अनुमान से बाहर थी।

अनुमानित समय

— Estimated time (ETA). Commonly seen in travel and apps.

पहुँचने का अनुमानित समय दस मिनट है।

केवल अनुमान

— Only a guess. Used to downplay the certainty of a statement.

यह कोई तथ्य नहीं, केवल अनुमान है।

सटीक अनुमान

— Precise/accurate estimation.

सटीक अनुमान करना हमेशा संभव नहीं होता।

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अनुमान करना vs सोचना (Sochnā)

Sochna is 'to think' in general. Anumān karnā is specifically to calculate or guess a value/outcome.

अनुमान करना vs गणना करना (Gaṇnā karnā)

Ganna karna is 'to calculate exactly'. Anumān is always an approximation.

अनुमान करना vs अंदाज़ा लगाना (Andāzā lagānā)

They mean the same, but 'Andāzā' is more casual and 'Anumān' is more formal.

Expressões idiomáticas

"हवा का रुख भांपना (अनुमान करना)"

— To sense/estimate the direction of the wind. Means to understand the current trend or situation.

राजनीतिज्ञ हमेशा हवा का रुख भांपने की कोशिश करते हैं।

Idiomatic

"अंधेरे में तीर चलाना"

— To shoot an arrow in the dark. Refers to making a wild, baseless guess (a bad anumān).

बिना जानकारी के जवाब देना अंधेरे में तीर चलाने जैसा है।

Informal

"मन की बात ताड़ना"

— To guess/estimate what's in someone's mind.

मेरी माँ मेरे मन की बात ताड़ लेती है।

Colloquial

"दूर की कौड़ी लाना"

— To make a far-fetched estimation or connection.

उसका अनुमान दूर की कौड़ी लाने जैसा था।

Literary

"पानी नापना"

— To estimate someone's depth or capability (often in a challenging way).

दुश्मन की ताकत का पानी नापना ज़रूरी है।

Informal

"कयासों का बाज़ार गर्म होना"

— When the market of speculations is hot. Means there is a lot of guessing going on.

चुनावों से पहले कयासों का बाज़ार गर्म है।

Journalistic

"नब्ज़ पहचानना"

— To recognize the pulse. To accurately estimate the mood or feeling of a group.

वह जनता की नब्ज़ पहचानता है।

Formal

"आसमान के तारे तोड़ना"

— To make an impossibly high estimation or goal.

इतने कम समय में इतना काम करना आसमान के तारे तोड़ने जैसा अनुमान है।

Figurative

"दूध का दूध पानी का पानी"

— To reveal the absolute truth, ending all estimations and guesses.

अदालत का फैसला दूध का दूध और पानी का पानी कर देगा।

Common

"अपने मुँह मियाँ मिट्ठू बनना"

— To overestimate oneself and praise oneself.

वह अपनी काबिलियत का खुद ही अनुमान लगाकर मुँह मियाँ मिट्ठू बनता है।

Informal

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अनुमान करना vs अनुभव (Anubhav)

Sounds similar to Anumān.

Anubhav means 'experience', while Anumān means 'estimation'.

मुझे काम का अनुभव है, लेकिन मैं समय का अनुमान नहीं कर सकता।

अनुमान करना vs अनुरोध (Anurodh)

Starts with 'Anu-'.

Anurodh means 'request', Anumān means 'guess'.

मेरा अनुरोध है कि आप अनुमान करें।

अनुमान करना vs अनुवाद (Anuvād)

Starts with 'Anu-'.

Anuvād means 'translation', Anumān means 'estimation'.

इस किताब का अनुवाद करो, अनुमान मत लगाओ।

अनुमान करना vs आंकना (Ānknā)

Means 'to evaluate'.

Anknā is more about judging quality or value; Anumān is more about quantity/outcome.

उसने मेरी काबिलियत को सही आंका।

अनुमान करना vs अंदाज़ (Andāz)

Root of 'Andāzā'.

Andāz means 'style', while Andāzā (or Anumān) means 'guess'.

उसका अंदाज़ निराला है, पर उसका अनुमान गलत है।

Padrões de frases

अनुमान करो!

[Object] का अनुमान कीजिए।

समय का अनुमान कीजिए।

मैं [Object] का अनुमान कर सकता हूँ।

मैं दूरी का अनुमान कर सकता हूँ।

[Subject] ने [Object] का [Adjective] अनुमान किया।

उसने खर्चे का सही अनुमान किया।

[Object] का अनुमान करना [Adjective] है।

भविष्य का अनुमान करना चुनौतीपूर्ण है।

यह अनुमान किया जाता है कि [Clause]...

यह अनुमान किया जाता है कि अर्थव्यवस्था सुधरेगी।

बिना [Noun] के अनुमान करना मुश्किल है।

बिना डेटा के अनुमान करना मुश्किल है।

क्या आप [Object] का अनुमान करेंगे?

क्या आप कीमत का अनुमान करेंगे?

Família de palavras

Substantivos

Verbos

Adjetivos

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frequency

Very high in media, high in professional settings, moderate in casual speech.

Erros comuns

मैं दूरी अनुमान करता हूँ। → मैं दूरी का अनुमान करता हूँ।
You must use the postposition 'ka' to connect the object to the noun 'Anumān'.
मैंने अंदाज़ा किया। → मैंने अंदाज़ा लगाया।
The word 'Andāzā' always pairs with 'lagānā', while 'Anumān' pairs with 'karnā'.
वह मेरा अनुमान है। → यह मेरा अनुमान है।
When referring to a thought you just expressed, 'yeh' (this) is more natural than 'voh' (that).
मैंने उसकी खुशी का अनुमान किया। → मुझे उसकी खुशी का अंदाज़ा हुआ।
'Anumān' is more for facts/quantities. For emotional sensing, 'Andāzā honā' or 'Mahlūs honā' is better.
अनुमानित समय पाँच बज रहे हैं। → अनुमानित समय पाँच बजे का है।
When using 'Anumānit samay' (Estimated time), the sentence structure needs to be 'is of [time]'.

Dicas

Don't forget the 'Kā'

Always link the thing you are guessing with 'का'. 'Price का अनुमान' is the correct way to structure your thought in Hindi.

Use for Logic

Use this word when you have some evidence. If it's a completely wild guess, 'अटकल' (atkal) might be a better word.

Clear 'N'

Make sure you don't swallow the 'n' at the end of 'Anumān'. It should be a crisp dental sound.

Sound Smart

Using 'अनुमान करना' instead of 'अंदाज़ा लगाना' in a presentation will immediately make you sound more professional and fluent.

Weather Reports

To practice, watch a Hindi weather report. You will hear 'अनुमान' or 'पूर्वानुमान' at least five times in two minutes!

Anu-Man

Remember the name 'Anu' and the word 'Man' (mind). Anu uses her mind to guess. Anumān!

Formal Emails

When asking for a quote or a timeline in an email, use 'अनुमानित समय' (estimated time) or 'लागत का अनुमान' (estimation of cost).

Listen for 'Ka'

If you hear 'का' followed by a word starting with 'A', it's very often 'अनुमान'. This helps you parse fast speech.

Logic Connection

Remember this word is tied to ancient logic. It's not just a guess; it's a 'conclusion based on signs'.

Time Management

Practice by estimating how long your daily tasks take. 'मैंने खाना बनाने के समय का अनुमान किया' (I estimated the time to cook).

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Anu' as a person and 'Man' as the mind. 'Anu uses her Man (mind) to estimate.' Anumān!

Associação visual

Imagine a person holding a ruler up to a mountain in the distance, trying to 'measure' it from far away. They are 'measuring after' (Anumān).

Word Web

Logic Math Weather Future Price Distance Thinking Maybe

Desafio

Try to use 'अनुमान करना' three times today: once for the weather, once for the time, and once for a price.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'अनुमान' (Anumāna). It is a combination of the prefix 'अनु' (anu) meaning 'after' or 'along with' and the root 'मा' (mā) meaning 'to measure'.

Significado original: Literally 'measuring after' or 'secondary measurement'. It refers to knowledge that follows after perception.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)

Contexto cultural

Be careful not to use 'अनुमान' when you should be certain. In a professional setting, if you have the data, provide the 'hisāb' (calculation), not just an 'anumān'.

In English, we often use 'guess' for everything. In Hindi, 'अनुमान' is specifically for the more 'logical' or 'mathematical' side of guessing, similar to 'estimate' in professional English.

Nyaya Sutras: The foundational text on Indian logic where Anumana is defined. Weather Reports: 'Mausam ka anumān' is a phrase every Hindi speaker knows from TV. Hindi Literature: Premchand often uses 'anumān' to describe characters weighing their options.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Market/Shopping

दाम का अनुमान करना
वज़न का अनुमान करना
खर्च का अनुमान करना
बचत का अनुमान करना

Travel

दूरी का अनुमान करना
समय का अनुमान करना
रास्ते का अनुमान करना
किराये का अनुमान करना

Weather

बारिश का अनुमान करना
तापमान का अनुमान करना
तूफान का अनुमान करना
धूप का अनुमान करना

Business

मुनाफे का अनुमान करना
नुकसान का अनुमान करना
बजट का अनुमान करना
विकास का अनुमान करना

Education

अंकों का अनुमान करना
परिणाम का अनुमान करना
प्रश्नों का अनुमान करना
समय-सीमा का अनुमान करना

Iniciadores de conversa

"क्या आप इस प्रोजेक्ट के बजट का अनुमान कर सकते हैं?"

"आपके अनुमान के अनुसार, हमें वहाँ पहुँचने में कितना समय लगेगा?"

"क्या आपने कभी इस शहर की जनसंख्या का अनुमान किया है?"

"मेरा अनुमान है कि आज बारिश होगी, आपका क्या ख्याल है?"

"इस पुरानी तस्वीर को देखकर आप इसकी उम्र का क्या अनुमान करते हैं?"

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आज आपने किन-किन चीज़ों का अनुमान किया? क्या वे अनुमान सही निकले?

भविष्य के बारे में अनुमान करना क्यों ज़रूरी है? अपने विचार लिखें।

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क्या आप अपनी सफलता का अनुमान लगा सकते हैं? इसके लिए आप किन तथ्यों का उपयोग करेंगे?

अगर आपको दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी समस्या का समाधान अनुमान करना हो, तो वह क्या होगा?

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No, while it is often used for numbers (prices, time), it can also be used to estimate feelings, intentions, or future events where no specific number is involved. For example, 'उसके गुस्से का अनुमान करना' (estimating his anger).

Use 'अंदाज़ा' (andāzā) when talking to friends, family, or in a market. Use 'अनुमान' (anumān) in a classroom, office, or when writing an essay. 'Anumān' makes you sound more academic.

No, because 'अनुमान' is a masculine noun. In the past tense, you say 'मैंने दूरी (fem) का अनुमान किया (masc)'. The verb matches 'अनुमान', not the distance.

Yes! You can say 'मेरा अनुमान सही है' (My guess is correct). In this case, you don't need the verb 'karnā'.

'Anumān' is a general estimate (past, present, or future). 'Pūrvānumān' is specifically a 'pre-estimate' or forecast of something that hasn't happened yet, like the weather.

Yes, it is very common, especially in formal Hindi, news media, and education. Every Hindi speaker will understand it.

Only if you are doing a rough calculation. For an exact answer, use 'gaṇnā karnā' (to calculate) or 'hal karnā' (to solve).

You can say 'मैंने अनुमान लगा लिया' or 'मैंने अनुमान कर लिया'. Both are correct and common.

The opposite would be 'तथ्य' (fact) or 'निश्चितता' (certainty). If you are not guessing, you are 'certain' (nishchit).

Yes, but usually in serious scenes, like a detective solving a case or a businessman discussing a deal. In romantic scenes, 'अंदाज़ा' is more common.

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