दूर तक सोचना
to think far ahead
بهطور تحتاللفظی: to think until far
Use this phrase to describe strategic foresight or to advise someone to consider the long-term future.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Means having foresight and considering long-term consequences of actions.
- Used to praise strategic thinking or advise against impulsive moves.
- Combines 'door' (far) and 'sochna' (to think) for 'visionary' vibes.
معنی
This phrase describes the ability to look beyond the immediate moment and consider the long-term consequences or future possibilities of an action. It's like having a mental telescope to see what might happen months or years from now.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Giving career advice to a younger sibling
सिर्फ आज की सैलरी मत देखो, दूर तक सोचना सीखो।
Don't just look at today's salary; learn to think far ahead.
A manager praising an employee's strategy
आपका आईडिया अच्छा है, आपने वाकई दूर तक सोचा है।
Your idea is good; you have really thought far ahead.
Texting a friend about a risky investment
भाई, थोड़ा दूर तक सोचो, क्या यह स्कीम टिकेगी?
Bro, think a bit ahead, will this scheme actually last?
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase draws from the philosophical idea of 'Drishti' (vision). In a culture that historically values family legacy and long-term karma, thinking about the distant future is seen as a mark of a mature and responsible individual. It is frequently used in political discourse and family counseling.
The 'Visionary' Adjective
If you want to call someone a visionary person, use the word `दूरदर्शी` (door-dar-shee). It's the high-level version of this phrase.
Don't get too literal
If you say 'I am thinking about the far mountains,' don't use this phrase. Use `दूर के पहाड़ों के बारे में` instead.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Means having foresight and considering long-term consequences of actions.
- Used to praise strategic thinking or advise against impulsive moves.
- Combines 'door' (far) and 'sochna' (to think) for 'visionary' vibes.
What It Means
दूर तक सोचना is about vision and foresight. It means you aren't just looking at your feet while you walk. You are looking at the horizon. It implies being strategic, wise, and perhaps a bit cautious. When someone says you have this quality, they are complimenting your brain's ability to simulate the future.
How To Use It
You use it as a verb phrase. You can say someone दूर तक सोचता है (thinks far) or you need to दूर तक सोचना चाहिए (should think far). It functions just like the English 'to think ahead' but feels a bit more poetic because of the word दूर (far). It’s perfect for discussing plans, investments, or even relationship drama.
When To Use It
Use it when you’re impressed by a friend's 5-year plan. Use it in a business meeting when discussing a new strategy. It’s great when you're trying to stop someone from making a hasty, impulsive decision. If your friend wants to quit their job to become a professional cat-groomer overnight, tell them to दूर तक सोचो.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for simple, immediate physical distances. If you are literally looking at a mountain far away, this isn't the phrase. Also, avoid it for very trivial things. You don't need to दूर तक सोचना about which socks to wear today. Using it for tiny decisions makes you sound unnecessarily dramatic—unless that's the vibe you're going for!
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, wisdom is often equated with 'vision.' Elders are respected because they have seen more of life and can 'see further.' This phrase reflects the value placed on patience and long-term stability over quick wins. It’s the linguistic equivalent of playing chess while others are playing checkers.
Common Variations
You might hear दूरदर्शी (doordarshi), which is the formal noun/adjective for a 'visionary.' Another variation is आगे की सोचना (to think of the ahead). While आगे की सोचना is very common, दूर तक सोचना sounds a bit more profound and analytical. It suggests a deeper level of calculation.
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is very versatile and fits almost any register. The only 'gotcha' is ensuring you use the correct postposition ('tak' or 'ki') to make it sound natural.
The 'Visionary' Adjective
If you want to call someone a visionary person, use the word `दूरदर्शी` (door-dar-shee). It's the high-level version of this phrase.
Don't get too literal
If you say 'I am thinking about the far mountains,' don't use this phrase. Use `दूर के पहाड़ों के बारे में` instead.
The 'Elder' Connection
In India, if an elder tells you to `दूर तक सोचो`, it’s often a polite way of saying 'you are being impulsive, listen to my experience!'
مثالها
6सिर्फ आज की सैलरी मत देखो, दूर तक सोचना सीखो।
Don't just look at today's salary; learn to think far ahead.
Encouraging long-term career growth over immediate gain.
आपका आईडिया अच्छा है, आपने वाकई दूर तक सोचा है।
Your idea is good; you have really thought far ahead.
Professional compliment for a well-researched plan.
भाई, थोड़ा दूर तक सोचो, क्या यह स्कीम टिकेगी?
Bro, think a bit ahead, will this scheme actually last?
Using the phrase to express healthy skepticism.
शतरंज में जीतने के लिए दूर तक सोचना पड़ता है।
To win in chess, one has to think many moves ahead.
A literal yet metaphorical application in a game context.
मैं डिनर के बारे में इतना दूर तक सोचता हूँ कि कल का नाश्ता भी याद आ जाता है।
I think so far ahead about dinner that I even remember tomorrow's breakfast.
Hyperbolic use for comedic effect.
मेरे पिता ने हमेशा दूर तक सोचा और हमारा भविष्य सुरक्षित किया।
My father always thought far ahead and secured our future.
Expressing gratitude for a parent's foresight.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase about planning for retirement.
रिटायरमेंट के लिए हमें ___ तक सोचना चाहिए।
The phrase is 'दूर तक सोचना' (to think far ahead), which fits the context of long-term retirement planning.
Complete the sentence to compliment someone's vision.
तुम्हारी प्लानिंग कमाल की है, तुम बहुत ___ तक सोचते हो।
'दूर' completes the idiom for having great foresight. 'देर' means late, which wouldn't be a compliment here.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Spectrum of 'दूर तक सोचना'
Used with friends to discuss life choices.
यार, थोड़ा दूर तक सोच!
Standard usage in daily conversations.
हमें दूर तक सोचना होगा।
Used in business or speeches (often replaced by 'दूरदर्शिता').
प्रबंधन को दूर तक सोचना चाहिए।
Where to use 'दूर तक सोचना'
Financial Planning
Investing in stocks.
Career Moves
Choosing a college major.
Relationships
Discussing marriage plans.
Strategy Games
Playing Chess or Poker.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss आपको दूर तक सोचना चाहिए or with your best friend थोड़ा दूर तक सोच भाई.
No, it is strictly for mental foresight. For physical distance, you would just say दूर की चीज़ें (far things).
The opposite is सिर्फ आज की सोचना (to think only of today) or बिना सोचे-समझे (without thinking/impulsively).
Not necessarily. It usually implies wise planning rather than anxious overthinking. It's a positive trait.
You can say वह दूर तक सोचने वाला इंसान है or simply वह काफी दूर की सोचता है.
Yes, दूर की सोचना and दूर तक सोचना are interchangeable. Both mean to have foresight.
Rarely. Sometimes people might say तुम बहुत दूर तक सोच रहे हो to mean 'you are over-analyzing,' but it's usually a compliment.
Very! You'll often hear villains or wise mentors saying this when discussing their 'grand plans' for the hero.
Learners sometimes forget the तक (until/up to). Saying दूर सोचना sounds incomplete; always include तक or use की.
No, it is future-oriented. For the past, you would use पुरानी बातें याद करना (remembering old things).
عبارات مرتبط
आगे की सोचना
To think of the future
दूरदर्शी
Visionary / Farsighted
गहराई से सोचना
To think deeply
नतीजों के बारे में सोचना
To think about the consequences
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