परवाह
Care or concern for someone or something, often expressing emotional investment or responsibility. It is frequently used to show empathy or, in negative constructions, to express indifference.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे तुम्हारी परवाह है।
I care about you.
हमें नियमों की परवाह करनी चाहिए।
We should care about the rules.
मुझे किसी की परवाह नहीं है!
I don't care about anyone!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Parvaah' as your 'Power' to care for others. The sound is slightly similar to 'power'.
Quick Quiz
राम को अपने काम ___ परवाह है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: की
Examples
मुझे तुम्हारी परवाह है।
everydayI care about you.
हमें नियमों की परवाह करनी चाहिए।
formalWe should care about the rules.
मुझे किसी की परवाह नहीं है!
informalI don't care about anyone!
इस शोध में सामाजिक परवाह का अध्ययन किया गया है।
academicThis research studies social concern.
हमारी कंपनी ग्राहकों की परवाह करती है।
businessOur company cares about the customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
किसे परवाह है?
Who cares?
परवाह न करना
To be indifferent
अपनी परवाह करो
Take care of yourself
Often Confused With
Pravah means 'flow' (like water or air), while Parvaah means 'care' or 'concern'.
Usage Notes
It is a feminine noun and is almost always preceded by the possessive marker 'ki' (of) when referring to the object of care.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat it as masculine (using 'ka' instead of 'ki') or forget to use the light verb 'karna' to express the action of caring.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Parvaah' as your 'Power' to care for others. The sound is slightly similar to 'power'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Persian word 'parvā', meaning concern, care, or anxiety.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian culture, showing 'parvaah' for elders and family members is considered a significant moral duty (kartavya).
Quick Quiz
राम को अपने काम ___ परवाह है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: की
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