B2 Collocation Formal 2 min de leitura

लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना

to set targets

Literalmente: Goal (Lakshya) + Fixed/Determined (Nirdharit) + To Do (Karna)

Use this phrase to show you are serious about achieving a specific, planned objective.

Em 15 segundos

  • Used for setting specific, serious goals in life or work.
  • Combines 'Lakshya' (goal) with 'Nirdharit karna' (to determine/fix).
  • Best for professional contexts or serious personal planning.

Significado

It means deciding on a specific goal or target you want to achieve. It is like drawing a bullseye on a board before you throw the dart.

Exemplos-chave

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1

In a job interview

Agle paanch saal ke liye maine apne lakshya nirdharit kar liye hain.

I have set my goals for the next five years.

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2

Talking to a fitness coach

Mujhe vajan ghatane ka ek lakshya nirdharit karna hai.

I need to set a goal for weight loss.

🤝
3

Texting a friend about exams

Bhai, pehle lakshya nirdharit kar, phir padhai shuru kar!

Bro, first set a target, then start studying!

😊
🌍

Contexto cultural

The word 'Lakshya' has deep roots in Indian philosophy and epics, often associated with Arjuna's legendary focus on the bird's eye. Modern Hindi has adapted this classical term into a professional collocation that mirrors the global 'SMART goals' culture. It is frequently heard in motivational speeches and Bollywood films centered on success.

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The 'Nirdharit' Pronunciation

Focus on the 'dh' sound. It's aspirated. Think of the 'd-h' in 'ad-here' but softer. Getting this right makes you sound very fluent.

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Don't Overuse It

If you use this for small things like 'setting a goal to wake up at 8 AM', it sounds like you're reading a textbook. Use 'sochna' (to think/plan) for small stuff.

Em 15 segundos

  • Used for setting specific, serious goals in life or work.
  • Combines 'Lakshya' (goal) with 'Nirdharit karna' (to determine/fix).
  • Best for professional contexts or serious personal planning.

What It Means

Lakshya nirdharit karna is all about focus. In Hindi, lakshya means goal or aim. Nirdharit means to fix or determine. When you put them together, you are not just dreaming. You are making a firm decision. It is the difference between saying "I want to be fit" and "I will lose five kilos."

How To Use It

You use this phrase when talking about plans. It works like a standard verb. You can say Maine lakshya nirdharit kiya (I set a goal). It sounds sophisticated but is very common. Use it for career moves or personal growth. It shows you are serious and organized.

When To Use It

Use it in professional settings like meetings. It is perfect for performance reviews. You can also use it with friends when discussing New Year resolutions. If you are coaching someone, this is your go-to phrase. It adds a layer of discipline to your conversation.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for tiny, trivial things. You do not lakshya nirdharit karna to buy milk. That sounds way too dramatic! Avoid it in very relaxed, slang-heavy chats with cousins. It might make you sound like a corporate robot. Keep it for things that actually require effort.

Cultural Background

Indian culture highly values education and career milestones. Parents often tell children to lakshya par dhyan do (focus on the goal). This specific phrase became popular with the rise of modern corporate culture in India. It blends traditional values of focus with modern management speak. It reflects the aspirational energy of young India.

Common Variations

You might hear manzil tay karna in poetry or songs. That is more romantic and soulful. In casual talk, people say goal set karna. But lakshya nirdharit karna remains the gold standard for formal clarity. It sounds like you have a solid plan in place.

Notas de uso

This is a formal collocation. It is highly appropriate for workplace communication, academic writing, and serious self-improvement discussions. In very casual settings, it may come across as slightly stiff.

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The 'Nirdharit' Pronunciation

Focus on the 'dh' sound. It's aspirated. Think of the 'd-h' in 'ad-here' but softer. Getting this right makes you sound very fluent.

⚠️

Don't Overuse It

If you use this for small things like 'setting a goal to wake up at 8 AM', it sounds like you're reading a textbook. Use 'sochna' (to think/plan) for small stuff.

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The Bollywood Connection

There is a famous movie called 'Lakshya' about a man finding his aim in life. Referencing the movie title while using the phrase is a great icebreaker!

Exemplos

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#1 In a job interview
💼

Agle paanch saal ke liye maine apne lakshya nirdharit kar liye hain.

I have set my goals for the next five years.

Shows the candidate is ambitious and organized.

#2 Talking to a fitness coach
🤝

Mujhe vajan ghatane ka ek lakshya nirdharit karna hai.

I need to set a goal for weight loss.

Used here to define a personal health milestone.

#3 Texting a friend about exams
😊

Bhai, pehle lakshya nirdharit kar, phir padhai shuru kar!

Bro, first set a target, then start studying!

Advice given in a slightly serious but helpful way.

#4 A boss addressing the team
👔

Humein is mahine ka sales lakshya nirdharit karna hoga.

We will have to set this month's sales target.

Standard corporate usage for team objectives.

#5 Humorous take on a diet
😄

Maine roz do pizza khane ka lakshya nirdharit kiya hai!

I have set a goal to eat two pizzas every day!

Using a formal phrase for a silly goal creates irony.

#6 Encouraging a younger sibling
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Apna lakshya nirdharit karo aur uspar mehnat karo.

Set your goal and work hard on it.

Classic elder-sibling motivational advice.

Teste-se

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for 'setting a target'.

Safalta ke liye sahi ___ nirdharit karna zaroori hai.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: lakshya

Lakshya means goal, which is the standard pairing for 'nirdharit karna'.

Complete the verb part of the collocation.

Kya aapne apna naya target ___ kar liya?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: nirdharit

Nirdharit means determined or fixed, completing the phrase 'to set a target'.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Recursos visuais

Formality Scale of Goal-Setting

Informal

Using English words in Hindi

Goal set karna

Neutral

Common everyday Hindi

Target banana

Formal

Professional/Standard Hindi

Lakshya nirdharit karna

Very Formal

Literary or High Sanskritized Hindi

Dhyeya nirdhaaran

When to use Lakshya Nirdharit Karna

Setting Targets
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Annual Appraisal

Setting KPIs

📅

New Year Resolutions

Life changes

🏆

Sports Coaching

Winning a match

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Academic Planning

Scoring marks

Perguntas frequentes

11 perguntas

Yes, but mostly when talking about serious topics like career or education. You wouldn't use lakshya nirdharit karna for choosing a movie to watch.

Absolutely! In casual Hinglish, Goal set karna is very common. Use Lakshya nirdharit karna when you want to sound more professional or polished.

Lakshya is a target or objective, while Manzil is a destination. You 'nirdharit' a lakshya, but you 'pahunchte' (reach) a manzil.

Yes, it's a great B2 level phrase. It shows you have moved beyond basic verbs and can use formal collocations correctly.

It means fixed, determined, or scheduled. For example, nirdharit samay means 'scheduled time'.

Not really. It sounds too clinical. For romance, use vaada karna (to promise) or sapne dekhna (to dream) instead.

You would say, Maine abhi tak koi lakshya nirdharit nahi kiya hai.

Very common! You will see it in business sections or articles about government schemes and their targets.

Using banana (to make) instead of nirdharit karna. While lakshya banana is okay, nirdharit karna is the more sophisticated version.

No, the phrase itself is neutral. The verb ending changes based on the subject, e.g., Maine kiya (I did) vs Usne kiya (He/She did).

Yes, just use the plural: Humein apne lakshya nirdharit karne chahiye (We should set our goals).

Frases relacionadas

उद्देश्य पूरा करना

to fulfill an objective

योजना बनाना

to make a plan

कड़ी मेहनत करना

to work very hard

सफलता प्राप्त करना

to achieve success

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