अध्ययन
The systematic act of learning, studying, or researching a particular subject in detail. It refers to focused academic pursuit and is more formal than the common word for reading or studying, 'padhai'.
Examples
3 of 5वह रोज़ दो घंटे अध्ययन करता है।
He studies for two hours every day.
छात्रों को अपने अध्ययन पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।
Students should focus on their studies.
तुम्हारा अध्ययन कैसा चल रहा है?
How is your study going?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an 'A-Grade' (A) student who is 'Dhyan' (focused) on their books. A + Dhyan = Adhyayan.
Quick Quiz
सफलता के लिए नियमित _______ ज़रूरी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: अध्ययन
Examples
वह रोज़ दो घंटे अध्ययन करता है।
everydayHe studies for two hours every day.
छात्रों को अपने अध्ययन पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।
formalStudents should focus on their studies.
तुम्हारा अध्ययन कैसा चल रहा है?
informalHow is your study going?
इस विषय पर गहन अध्ययन की आवश्यकता है।
academicDeep study is needed on this subject.
हमने बाज़ार का अध्ययन करने के बाद यह निर्णय लिया।
businessWe took this decision after studying the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
अध्ययन में लीन
Absorbed in study
अध्ययन का क्षेत्र
Field of study
अध्ययन जारी रखना
To continue studies
Often Confused With
Padhai is common/informal for any kind of studying; Adhyayan is formal and implies systematic or deep learning.
Shikshan means 'teaching' or 'instruction', while Adhyayan means 'studying' or 'learning'.
Usage Notes
Use 'अध्ययन' when referring to academic subjects, research, or formal educational contexts. In casual conversation about homework or school, 'पढ़ाई' is more frequently used.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'अध्ययन' as a verb directly. Remember to add 'karna' (to do) to make it a verb: 'अध्ययन करना'.
Memory Tip
Think of an 'A-Grade' (A) student who is 'Dhyan' (focused) on their books. A + Dhyan = Adhyayan.
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'adhi' (towards) + 'ayana' (going), meaning 'going towards knowledge'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian culture, 'Svadhyaya' (self-study of scriptures) is considered a key virtue in traditional Vedic education.
Quick Quiz
सफलता के लिए नियमित _______ ज़रूरी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: अध्ययन
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