A1 noun Neutral

परीक्षा

pareeksha /pə.ɾik.ʂɑː/

A formal test or examination used to evaluate a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject. It is also used to describe a trial or a situation that tests someone's character or abilities.

Examples

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1

मेरी कल हिंदी की परीक्षा है।

I have a Hindi exam tomorrow.

2

वार्षिक परीक्षा अगले महीने से शुरू होगी।

The annual examination will begin next month.

3

कैसी रही तुम्हारी परीक्षा?

How was your exam?

Word Family

Noun
परीक्षा
Verb
परीक्षण करना
Adjective
परीक्षित
Related
परीक्षार्थी
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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'Pari' (fairy) checking your 'Ksha' (class) notes. Pariksha is the moment of checking.

Quick Quiz

छात्र कल गणित की ______ देंगे।

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

मेरी कल हिंदी की परीक्षा है।

everyday

I have a Hindi exam tomorrow.

2

वार्षिक परीक्षा अगले महीने से शुरू होगी।

formal

The annual examination will begin next month.

3

कैसी रही तुम्हारी परीक्षा?

informal

How was your exam?

4

छात्रों को परीक्षा केंद्र पर समय से पहुँचना चाहिए।

academic

Students must reach the examination center on time.

5

उत्पाद की गुणवत्ता की परीक्षा की गई।

business

The testing of the product's quality was conducted.

Word Family

Noun
परीक्षा
Verb
परीक्षण करना
Adjective
परीक्षित
Related
परीक्षार्थी

Common Collocations

परीक्षा देना to take an exam
परीक्षा लेना to give/administer an exam
परीक्षा की तैयारी exam preparation
परीक्षा फल exam result
कठिन परीक्षा difficult exam

Common Phrases

अग्नि परीक्षा

a fire test / a very difficult ordeal

परीक्षा की घड़ी

the hour of testing

परीक्षा में बैठना

to appear for an exam

Often Confused With

परीक्षा vs परीक्षण

Parikshan refers to technical testing or experimentation, while Pariksha is generally used for academic exams.

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Usage Notes

The word is feminine. Use it with 'dena' when you are the student taking the test, which is often confusing for English speakers who 'take' exams.

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Common Mistakes

English speakers often say 'pariksha lena' when they mean they are taking the exam. Remember: Students GIVE (dena) the exam in Hindi.

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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'Pari' (fairy) checking your 'Ksha' (class) notes. Pariksha is the moment of checking.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'pari' (around) and 'iksha' (seeing/viewing).

Grammar Patterns

Feminine noun Plural: परीक्षाएँ (parīkṣāẽ) Commonly used with light verbs 'dena' and 'lena'
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Cultural Context

In India, board examinations (class 10 and 12) are considered high-stakes life events with significant social and familial pressure.

Quick Quiz

छात्र कल गणित की ______ देंगे।

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Related Grammar Rules

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A1

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