समायोजन करना

You treat it like a standard verb. Use it when talking about big life changes. Use it for small daily tweaks too. It works with people, environments, or even schedules. You will often hear it in the context of 'adjusting' to a new city. It sounds polished and thoughtful.

Use it in professional settings during negotiations. Use it when talking about relationships and marriage. It is perfect for describing how you settled into a new job. If you are moving to India, you will do this daily! Use it when you are being flexible for a friend. It shows you are cooperative and easy-going.

Do not use it for physical objects like a volume knob. For a radio or AC, use theek karna or set karna. Avoid it in very slangy, street-level conversations. In those cases, just say 'adjust kar lo.' It is too heavy for fixing a loose shoelace. Don't use it if you are actually angry about the change.

In Indian culture, 'adjusting' is a survival skill. You will hear the word 'adjust' everywhere in English. But समायोजन करना is the deeper, more formal Hindi version. It reflects the value of 'Samyojan'—harmony and integration. It is rooted in the idea of communal living. We adjust so the whole group stays happy. It is considered a sign of maturity and patience.

You might hear तालमेल बिठाना for 'syncing up.' People also say एडजस्ट करना in Hinglish. समझौता करना means to compromise, but that feels more like losing. समायोजन करना feels like a positive, proactive choice. It suggests you are mastering your environment. It is the 'classy' way to talk about flexibility.