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राजमार्ग

/rɑːdʒ.mɑːrɡ/

A major public road that connects cities or large towns, designed for high-speed traffic. It is the formal Hindi term for a highway or expressway.

Examples

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1

यह राजमार्ग बहुत लंबा और साफ है।

This highway is very long and clean.

2

सरकार राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग का विस्तार कर रही है।

The government is expanding the national highway.

3

राजमार्ग से जाओ, जल्दी पहुँच जाओगे।

Go via the highway, you will reach quickly.

Word Family

Noun
राजमार्ग
Adjective
राजमार्गीय
Related
मार्ग
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Memory Tip

Break the word into two: 'Raj' (Royal/Main) and 'Marg' (Path). Think of it as the 'King of Paths'.

Quick Quiz

दिल्ली और जयपुर के बीच एक बहुत बड़ा ______ बना है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: राजमार्ग

Examples

1

यह राजमार्ग बहुत लंबा और साफ है।

everyday

This highway is very long and clean.

2

सरकार राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग का विस्तार कर रही है।

formal

The government is expanding the national highway.

3

राजमार्ग से जाओ, जल्दी पहुँच जाओगे।

informal

Go via the highway, you will reach quickly.

4

राजमार्गों का घनत्व आर्थिक विकास का सूचक है।

academic

The density of highways is an indicator of economic development.

5

कंपनी का नया गोदाम मुख्य राजमार्ग के पास स्थित है।

business

The company's new warehouse is located near the main highway.

Word Family

Noun
राजमार्ग
Adjective
राजमार्गीय
Related
मार्ग

Common Collocations

राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग National Highway
राजमार्ग शुल्क Highway toll
व्यस्त राजमार्ग Busy highway
राजमार्ग निर्माण Highway construction
राजमार्ग सुरक्षा Highway safety

Common Phrases

राजमार्ग का जाल

Network of highways

राजमार्ग पर गाड़ी चलाना

Driving on the highway

राजमार्ग संपर्क

Highway connectivity

Often Confused With

राजमार्ग vs सड़क

Sadak is any general road or street, whereas Rajmarg specifically refers to a major highway.

राजमार्ग vs चौराहा

Chauraha is a crossroad or intersection, not a long-distance road.

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Usage Notes

Rajmarg is a formal term. While speaking, many Hindi speakers use the English word 'highway', but Rajmarg is preferred in news, documents, and formal signage.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'Rajmarg' for small neighborhood streets; it should only be used for major arterial roads connecting cities.

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Memory Tip

Break the word into two: 'Raj' (Royal/Main) and 'Marg' (Path). Think of it as the 'King of Paths'.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'Raja' (King) and 'Marga' (Path/Way).

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Plural: राजमार्ग (remains same in direct case) Oblique plural: राजमार्गों
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Cultural Context

India's 'National Highways' (NH) system is the backbone of its logistics and is frequently mentioned in the context of infrastructure growth.

Quick Quiz

दिल्ली और जयपुर के बीच एक बहुत बड़ा ______ बना है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: राजमार्ग

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