नुकसान को कम करना
to minimize loss
Literalmente: Loss (नुकसान) to (को) less (कम) doing (करना)
Use this when you've already messed up and need to stop the bleeding immediately.
En 15 segundos
- Used for damage control in bad situations.
- Focuses on saving what remains rather than winning.
- Common in business, finance, and personal mistakes.
- Practical, realistic, and very commonly used.
Significado
This phrase is all about 'damage control.' It describes taking quick action to stop a bad situation from getting even worse than it already is.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6In a business meeting about a failing project
हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट में और पैसा नहीं लगाना चाहिए, बस नुकसान को कम करना है।
We shouldn't put more money into this project; we just need to minimize the loss.
Texting a friend after missing a flight
फ्लाइट तो छूट गई, अब ट्रेन लेकर नुकसान को कम करने की कोशिश कर रहा हूँ।
Missed the flight, now trying to minimize the loss by taking a train.
Talking about a stock market dip
बाज़ार गिर रहा है, अपने शेयर बेचकर नुकसान को कम कर लो।
The market is falling, minimize your loss by selling your shares.
Contexto cultural
This phrase reflects the pragmatic 'middle-path' philosophy common in South Asian business and daily life. It is closely tied to the concept of 'Jugaad,' where one finds a workaround to salvage a situation. It became especially common in urban Hindi as professional corporate culture merged with traditional market bargaining.
The 'Damage Control' Vibe
Think of this as the Hindi equivalent of 'cutting your losses.' It’s very common in the Delhi/Mumbai business world.
Don't confuse with 'Avoid'
If you haven't lost anything yet, use `नुकसान से बचना`. Use our phrase only after the 'fire' has started.
En 15 segundos
- Used for damage control in bad situations.
- Focuses on saving what remains rather than winning.
- Common in business, finance, and personal mistakes.
- Practical, realistic, and very commonly used.
What It Means
Imagine you accidentally spill a little tea on a rug. You quickly grab a towel to soak it up before it stains the whole floor. That is नुकसान को कम करना. It is not about winning or being perfect. It is about accepting that something went wrong. Now, you are just trying to save what is left. It is the art of making a bad day slightly less bad.
How To Use It
You use it as a verb phrase in your sentences. You can use it in the past tense like नुकसान कम किया or as a goal like नुकसान कम करना चाहिए. It fits perfectly when discussing money, relationships, or even a failed cooking experiment. Just drop it in when you are shifting from 'panic mode' to 'fix-it mode.'
When To Use It
Use it in business meetings when a project is failing. Use it with friends when you realize you've made a social gaffe. It is perfect for texting a sibling after you broke something of theirs. If you are in a situation where you can't get a 'win,' this is your go-to phrase. It shows you are being practical and realistic.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for purely positive situations. You wouldn't say this if you are already winning. Also, avoid it in very deep tragedies where 'minimizing' sounds insensitive. If a friend loses a pet, don't talk about 'minimizing loss.' That is a bit too cold. Keep it for financial, logistical, or minor social blunders.
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, there is a famous proverb: 'Bhagte bhoot ki langoti hi sahi.' This means 'Even the loincloth of a fleeing ghost is enough.' It reflects a deep-rooted pragmatism. Indians are often experts at 'Jugaad' or resourceful fixing. नुकसान को कम करना captures this spirit of not giving up entirely when things go south.
Common Variations
You might hear घाटे को कम करना (ghate ko kam karna) in heavy business talk. Some people just say damage control even while speaking Hindi. Another common twist is नुकसान से बचना (nuksan se bachna), which means 'to avoid loss.' But our phrase is more about active management after the trouble has already started.
Notas de uso
This is a very safe, versatile phrase. It works in 90% of situations ranging from a broken toy to a multi-million dollar business failure.
The 'Damage Control' Vibe
Think of this as the Hindi equivalent of 'cutting your losses.' It’s very common in the Delhi/Mumbai business world.
Don't confuse with 'Avoid'
If you haven't lost anything yet, use `नुकसान से बचना`. Use our phrase only after the 'fire' has started.
The 'Bhoot' Connection
If you want to sound like a local pro, follow this phrase with the proverb 'भागते भूत की लंगोटी ही सही' to show you're happy with whatever you saved.
Ejemplos
6हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट में और पैसा नहीं लगाना चाहिए, बस नुकसान को कम करना है।
We shouldn't put more money into this project; we just need to minimize the loss.
Shows professional pragmatism.
फ्लाइट तो छूट गई, अब ट्रेन लेकर नुकसान को कम करने की कोशिश कर रहा हूँ।
Missed the flight, now trying to minimize the loss by taking a train.
Casual use for a personal mishap.
बाज़ार गिर रहा है, अपने शेयर बेचकर नुकसान को कम कर लो।
The market is falling, minimize your loss by selling your shares.
Standard financial context.
पनीर तो जल गया, चलो बाहर से मंगवाकर नुकसान को कम करते हैं!
The paneer is burnt, let's minimize the loss by ordering out!
Lighthearted way to handle a small failure.
अब बहस करने का क्या फायदा? चुप रहकर नुकसान को कम करना ही बेहतर है।
What's the point of arguing now? It's better to minimize the damage by staying quiet.
Reflects emotional maturity and damage control.
सर्वर बंद कर दो, अभी नुकसान को कम करना हमारी प्राथमिकता है।
Shut down the server; minimizing the damage is our priority right now.
Urgent and professional.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
गलती हो गई है, अब हमें ___ को कम करना चाहिए।
`नुकसान` (loss) is the only word that logically fits the phrase 'minimize the loss' in a mistake context.
Which phrase best fits a 'damage control' scenario?
जब कंपनी घाटे में थी, तो मैनेजर ने ___ की कोशिश की।
A manager's job during a loss is to minimize it, not to party or sleep!
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Formality Scale of 'नुकसान को कम करना'
Used with friends for minor mistakes.
Let's just order pizza and minimize the loss.
The sweet spot for this phrase.
We need to minimize the loss in this deal.
Used in news or official reports.
The government is taking steps to minimize the loss.
Where to use Damage Control
Stock Market
Selling shares early.
Kitchen Disaster
Ordering food after burning dinner.
Arguments
Stopping a fight before it gets ugly.
Travel Issues
Finding a bus when the train is cancelled.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot at all! You can use it for time, reputation, or even emotions. For example, रिश्ते में नुकसान को कम करना means trying to save a relationship from further damage.
Yes, it is very professional. It shows you are proactive and focused on solutions rather than just crying over spilled milk.
The opposite would be फायदे को बढ़ाना (to maximize profit). But usually, people just say मुनाफा कमाना (to earn profit).
Absolutely. You can text a friend: Bhai, nuksan kam kar aur wapas aa ja (Bro, minimize the loss and just come back).
It sounds realistic. It acknowledges a negative situation but focuses on a positive, corrective action.
It conjugates like any other verb. For example: मैंने नुकसान कम किया (I minimized loss) or वो नुकसान कम कर रहा है (He is minimizing loss).
In big cities, people use the English term 'damage control' frequently, but नुकसान को कम करना sounds more grounded and authentic.
Not really a slang version, but people might say मामला रफा-दफा करना which means 'to settle/hush up a matter,' though that has a slightly shadier vibe.
Using छोटा करना (to make small) instead of कम करना (to reduce). Always use कम करना for quantity or intensity of loss.
Yes, often in crime dramas or corporate thrillers when a plan goes wrong and the characters need to escape.
Frases relacionadas
हाथ धो बैठना
To lose something completely
भरपाई करना
To compensate for a loss
कसर पूरी करना
To make up for a deficiency
बचाव करना
To defend or protect
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