शुरू करना
to start
直訳: start to-do
Use `shuru karna` whenever you are the person initiating a new action or task.
15秒でわかる
- The standard way to say 'to start' or 'to begin' something.
- A combination of 'shuru' (start) and 'karna' (to do).
- Used for tasks, events, and new life chapters.
意味
This is your go-to phrase for 'to start' or 'to begin' an activity. It's like hitting the 'play' button on a task, a conversation, or a project.
主な例文
3 / 6At a dinner table with friends
Chalo, khaana shuru karte hain!
Come on, let's start the food!
In a professional business meeting
Kya hum meeting shuru kar sakte hain?
Can we start the meeting?
Texting a friend about a gym routine
Maine aaj se workout shuru kiya.
I started working out from today.
文化的背景
Starting something new in India is often marked by rituals, from breaking a coconut to offering prayers to Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings. The phrase reflects a culture that values the intention behind an action. Interestingly, in modern urban India, 'Hinglish' has made 'start karna' almost as common as the pure Hindi version.
The 'Hona' vs 'Karna' Secret
If you do the starting, use 'karna'. If it happens by itself (like a movie or rain), use 'hona'. It's the difference between 'I start the movie' and 'The movie starts'.
Don't over-Hindi it!
In big cities, saying 'Start karna' is often more natural than the formal 'Aarambh karna'. Don't be afraid to mix in the English word 'start'!
15秒でわかる
- The standard way to say 'to start' or 'to begin' something.
- A combination of 'shuru' (start) and 'karna' (to do).
- Used for tasks, events, and new life chapters.
What It Means
Think of shuru karna as the ultimate 'action' phrase. In Hindi, many verbs are built by taking a noun or adjective and adding the word karna (to do). Here, shuru means 'start.' So, you are literally 'doing a start.' It is active, direct, and incredibly versatile. You use it when you are the one initiating the action. Whether you are opening a book or launching a multi-million dollar startup, this is the phrase you need.
How To Use It
Using it is like building with Legos. You take the thing you want to start, put it first, and then add shuru karna. For example, if you want to start 'work' (kaam), you say kaam shuru karna. Because karna is a verb, it changes based on who is talking and when. If you started yesterday, it becomes shuru kiya. If you will start tomorrow, it’s shuru karunga. It’s a very friendly verb that plays well with almost any noun you throw at it.
When To Use It
You’ll use this everywhere! Use it at a restaurant when you’re ready to dig into your butter chicken. Use it in the office when you want to kick off a presentation. It’s perfect for texting a friend to say you’ve finally started that Netflix series they recommended. It’s also the standard way to talk about beginning a journey or a new phase of life. If there is a 'beginning' involved, shuru karna is your best friend.
When NOT To Use It
Here is a tiny trap: don't use it for things that start on their own. If the rain starts, the rain isn't 'doing' a start; it's just happening. In those cases, you use shuru hona (to be started). Also, for electronic machines like a car or a computer, while you *can* say start karna, locals often use chalaana (to move/run) or just the English word 'start.' Don't use it for 'opening' a physical object like a box—use kholna for that!
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, the act of starting something new is often sacred. You might hear the term Shubh Aarambh, which means an 'auspicious beginning.' Before starting a big project or a new job, many people eat a spoonful of curd and sugar for good luck. While shuru karna is the everyday version, the concept of a 'good start' is deeply woven into the social fabric. Even in modern Bollywood movies, the 'start' of a romance is a major cinematic moment!
Common Variations
You will often hear 'Hinglish' variations like start karna. This is totally fine and very common in big cities. If you want to sound more poetic or formal, you might use aarambh karna. If you are talking about the 'very beginning' of something, you might use the noun form shuruaat. But for 99% of your daily life, shuru karna is the king of the hill.
使い方のコツ
This is a neutral, highly versatile collocation. The main 'gotcha' is ensuring you use 'karna' for active starting and 'hona' for passive starting.
The 'Hona' vs 'Karna' Secret
If you do the starting, use 'karna'. If it happens by itself (like a movie or rain), use 'hona'. It's the difference between 'I start the movie' and 'The movie starts'.
Don't over-Hindi it!
In big cities, saying 'Start karna' is often more natural than the formal 'Aarambh karna'. Don't be afraid to mix in the English word 'start'!
The Sweet Start
If you tell an Indian friend you are 'shuru-ing' a new business, don't be surprised if they offer you a sweet (mithai). It's a cultural rule to sweeten the mouth at every new beginning!
例文
6Chalo, khaana shuru karte hain!
Come on, let's start the food!
A very common way to tell everyone to start eating.
Kya hum meeting shuru kar sakte hain?
Can we start the meeting?
Polite and professional way to get things moving.
Maine aaj se workout shuru kiya.
I started working out from today.
Using the past tense 'shuru kiya' for a completed action.
Main har Monday ko diet shuru karta hoon.
I start a diet every Monday.
The habitual present tense implies this happens often (and maybe fails!).
Main ek nayi zindagi shuru karna chahta hoon.
I want to start a new life.
Expresses a deep, emotional desire for a fresh start.
Sir, lesson shuru kijiye.
Sir, please start the lesson.
Using 'kijiye' makes the command respectful.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct form of 'to start' for 'I will start work.'
Main kal kaam ___.
'Karunga' is the future tense for 'I', making it 'I will start.'
How do you say 'Let's start' to a group of friends?
Chalo, ___!
'Shuru karte hain' is the inclusive 'let's do' form.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Formality of 'Shuru Karna'
Used with friends/family.
Game shuru kar!
Standard everyday use.
Kaam shuru karte hain.
Polite requests or business.
Kripya shuru kijiye.
Where to use Shuru Karna
At the Gym
Exercise shuru karna
In the Office
Project shuru karna
Dining Out
Khaana shuru karna
New Hobby
Guitar seekhna shuru karna
よくある質問
12 問Use shuru karna when a person is starting something (active). Use shuru hona when something starts on its own, like show shuru ho gaya (the show started).
It is neutral! You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend. The formality changes based on the verb ending you add to karna.
You can, but gaadi start karna or gaadi chalaana sounds more natural. Shuru karna is usually for activities or processes.
You say Maine shuru kiya. The word karna changes to kiya in the simple past tense.
The formal/Sanskritized version is aarambh karna. You'll hear this in speeches or news broadcasts, but rarely in daily conversation.
Yes! You can say padhna shuru karna. Just put the other verb in its base form before shuru karna.
Shuruaat is a noun meaning 'the beginning.' For example, Yeh ek achhi shuruaat hai means 'This is a good beginning.'
Yes, if you mean starting the business for the day or for the first time, you can say dukaan shuru karna.
A common mistake is forgetting that shuru doesn't change gender, only the karna part changes to match the subject or object.
Yes, it can mean 'to launch' a product or a website. Website shuru karna is perfectly correct.
You say Shuru mat karo (informal) or Shuru mat kijiye (formal).
Absolutely. Most Hindi speakers use 'start' and 'shuru' interchangeably in casual conversation.
関連フレーズ
शुरुआत करना
to make a beginning
आरम्भ करना
to commence (formal)
शुरू होना
to start (on its own/passive)
खोलना
to open (sometimes used for starting a business)
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