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संसाधनों का सदुपयोग

optimal use of resources

직역: Resources (संसाधनों) of (का) good/proper use (सदुपयोग)

Use this phrase to advocate for efficiency, sustainability, and responsible management in professional or serious personal contexts.

15초 만에

  • Smartly using everything you have without any wastage.
  • A sophisticated way to talk about efficiency and sustainability.
  • Combines 'resources' with 'noble use' for a powerful impact.

This phrase is about being smart with what you have. It means using your time, money, or materials in the most efficient way possible without wasting a single bit.

주요 예문

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1

In a business meeting about the annual budget

हमें इस साल अपने सीमित संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करना होगा।

We will have to make optimal use of our limited resources this year.

💼
2

Advising a friend who is wasting their weekend

छुट्टियों में समय और संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करना सीखो।

Learn to make good use of your time and resources during holidays.

🤝
3

A teacher speaking to a class about paper waste

कागज का अपव्यय न करें, संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करें।

Don't waste paper; make optimal use of resources.

👔
🌍

문화적 배경

The phrase draws from the Sanskrit prefix 'su-' (good/noble) and 'upyog' (use). It reflects the traditional Indian ethos of 'Aparigraha' (non-possessiveness/minimalism), emphasizing that we are caretakers of resources, not just consumers. It became a staple in post-independence Indian education to encourage nation-building through efficiency.

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The 'Su-' Secret

Whenever you see 'Su-' (सु) at the start of a Hindi word, it almost always means 'good' or 'positive'. 'Sadupyog' is 'Su' + 'Upayog'.

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Don't Over-Formalize

In very casual settings, this can sound like you're reading from a textbook. Use 'Sahi istemal' for your closest friends.

15초 만에

  • Smartly using everything you have without any wastage.
  • A sophisticated way to talk about efficiency and sustainability.
  • Combines 'resources' with 'noble use' for a powerful impact.

What It Means

संसाधनों का सदुपयोग is the Hindi way of saying 'don't let things go to waste.' It combines संसाधन (resources) with सदुपयोग (virtuous or correct use). Think of it as the opposite of being a spendthrift. It is not just about saving money. It applies to your time, energy, and even the leftovers in your fridge. When you use every part of a mango to make pickle, juice, and compost, that is this phrase in action.

How To Use It

You use this phrase when you want to sound responsible. It fits perfectly in sentences where you are giving advice. You can use it as a noun phrase. For example, 'We should focus on संसाधनों का सदुपयोग.' It sounds sophisticated but is very common in daily speech. It shows you value what you have. It is a great way to impress your boss or your grandmother.

When To Use It

Use it in a professional meeting about budget cuts. Use it when teaching your kids not to leave the lights on. It is perfect for environmental discussions too. If you are planning a trip on a tight budget, this is your mantra. It works well in academic writing or formal speeches. Even in a casual setting, it shows you are a thoughtful person. It is the verbal equivalent of a 'zero-waste' lifestyle.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this during a romantic candlelit dinner. Saying 'we must ensure संसाधनों का सदुपयोग of this wine' might kill the mood. Avoid it in high-energy slang-heavy conversations with teenagers. It can sound a bit 'preachy' if used too often. Do not use it if you are actually being stingy or cheap. There is a difference between being efficient and being a miser. Use it for 'optimization,' not for 'deprivation.'

Cultural Background

Indian culture deeply values the idea of 'Jugaad' and thriftiness. This phrase is the formal, elegant cousin of that mindset. Historically, Indian households have always practiced recycling before it was cool. Old sarees become curtains; old jars become spice containers. This phrase reflects that deep-seated respect for nature and materials. It is rooted in the belief that wasting resources is a sign of disrespect to the universe.

Common Variations

You might hear people just say समय का सदुपयोग (good use of time). Another common one is धन का सदुपयोग (good use of wealth). If someone is wasting something, you might hear the negative: दुरुपयोग (misuse). In slang, people might just say 'paisa vasool' (value for money). But संसाधनों का सदुपयोग remains the gold standard for formal efficiency.

사용 참고사항

This is a high-register phrase. It is most at home in writing, speeches, or formal advice. In casual speech, it adds a layer of seriousness or mock-formality.

💡

The 'Su-' Secret

Whenever you see 'Su-' (सु) at the start of a Hindi word, it almost always means 'good' or 'positive'. 'Sadupyog' is 'Su' + 'Upayog'.

⚠️

Don't Over-Formalize

In very casual settings, this can sound like you're reading from a textbook. Use 'Sahi istemal' for your closest friends.

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The Middle Class Mantra

In Indian households, 'sadupyog' is a virtue. It's often linked to the idea that 'Lakshmi' (wealth) stays where it is respected.

예시

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#1 In a business meeting about the annual budget
💼

हमें इस साल अपने सीमित संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करना होगा।

We will have to make optimal use of our limited resources this year.

Sets a serious, professional tone for financial planning.

#2 Advising a friend who is wasting their weekend
🤝

छुट्टियों में समय और संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करना सीखो।

Learn to make good use of your time and resources during holidays.

A bit like 'tough love' advice from a friend.

#3 A teacher speaking to a class about paper waste
👔

कागज का अपव्यय न करें, संसाधनों का सदुपयोग करें।

Don't waste paper; make optimal use of resources.

Used here as an educational command.

#4 Texting a roommate about using leftover veggies
😊

फ्रिज की सब्जियों का सदुपयोग करते हुए मैंने सूप बनाया है।

I've made soup, making good use of the vegetables in the fridge.

Using a formal word in a casual context for a touch of irony.

#5 Joking about someone using a laptop only for games
😄

इतने महंगे लैपटॉप का क्या बढ़िया संसाधनों का सदुपयोग कर रहे हो!

What a 'great' use of resources you're making with such an expensive laptop!

Sarcastic use to point out someone is actually wasting a resource.

#6 Talking about environmental conservation
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पृथ्वी के संसाधनों का सदुपयोग हमारी सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी है।

Optimal use of Earth's resources is our collective responsibility.

High-level discourse on global issues.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase about using time wisely.

सफलता के लिए समय का ___ बहुत ज़रूरी है।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: सदुपयोग

Success requires the 'good/optimal use' (सदुपयोग) of time, not misuse (दुरुपयोग) or just simple use (प्रयोग).

Identify the missing word in this formal office instruction.

कंपनी के ___ का सदुपयोग करें।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: संसाधनों

'संसाधनों' (resources) is the standard formal term used with 'सदुपयोग' in professional settings.

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시각 학습 자료

Formality Scale of 'Usage' Phrases

Slang

Paisa Vasool

Full value for money!

Informal

Sahi istemal

Using things correctly.

Formal

Sansadhano ka Sadupyog

Optimal resource management.

Where to use 'Sansadhano ka Sadupyog'

Optimal Use
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Office Budget

Managing the team's tech assets.

🌱

Environment

Saving water and electricity.

📚

Self-Improvement

Using free time to learn Hindi.

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Cooking

Creating a new dish from leftovers.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it applies to everything! You can use it for समय (time), ऊर्जा (energy), or even पानी (water).

The opposite is दुरुपयोग (Durupyog), which means misuse or wasting something valuable.

Yes, but it might sound a bit formal or ironic. It's like saying 'Let us optimize our beverage consumption' instead of 'Let's drink.'

Use संसाधनों (plural) when you mean 'of the resources'. संसाधन is the base singular/plural word.

A little bit! It is very common in government ads about saving water or electricity like बिजली का सदुपयोग करें.

You can say चीजों को अच्छे से इस्तेमाल करना (using things well) for a more relaxed vibe.

Extremely common. You will hear news anchors use it when discussing the national budget or environmental policies.

It is better to use क्षमताओं का सदुपयोग (use of abilities) rather than calling people 'resources' directly in a casual talk.

The words are ancient Sanskrit-derived, but the specific collocation is very popular in modern administrative Hindi.

Break it down: Sad-up-yog. The 'u' is short, like in 'put'.

관련 표현

समय का सदुपयोग

Making the best use of time

किफायत बरतना

To practice frugality/economy

व्यर्थ गँवाना

To waste uselessly

उचित प्रबंधन

Proper management

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