तथा (tathaa)
conjunction
A formal written/spoken connector meaning 'and' or 'as well as', used mainly to link nouns or noun phrases in more elevated or official registers than everyday और (aur).
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and (formal connector)
conjunction
Synonyms: और (aur), एवं (evan, formal/written)
Frequency: medium
Cultural Note: You will meet तथा (tathaa) constantly in news broadcasts, official notices, invitation cards, and school textbooks -- it signals a slightly formal or written register. In casual chai-shop conversation, Hindi speakers reach for और (aur) instead, so save तथा (tathaa) for writing, speeches, or formal lists.
Common Mistakes: 1) Learners often use तथा (tathaa) in casual speech where और (aur) is expected; तथा (tathaa) sounds stiff or bookish in everyday conversation. 2) तथा (tathaa) is used to join nouns/phrases, not typically to join two full independent clauses the way 'and then' might in English.
Sample Sentences:
प्रधानाचार्य तथा शिक्षकगण समारोह में उपस्थित थे।
The principal and the teachers were present at the ceremony.
(pradhaanaachaary tathaa shikshakgan samaaroh men upasthit the।)
इस पाठ्यक्रम में गणित तथा विज्ञान दोनों विषय शामिल हैं।
This curriculum includes both mathematics and science.
(is paathyakram men ganit tathaa vigyaan donon vishay shaamil hain।)
कृपया अपना नाम, पता तथा फोन नंबर फॉर्म में लिखें।
Please write your name, address, and phone number on the form.
(kripyaa apnaa naam, pataa tathaa phon nambar phorm men likhen।)
मुख्यमंत्री तथा अन्य वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों ने बैठक में भाग लिया।
The chief minister and other senior officials took part in the meeting.
(mukhymantrii tathaa any varishth adhikaariyon ne baithak men bhaag liyaa।)
यह निर्णय सभी सदस्यों तथा संस्था के हित में लिया गया।
This decision was taken in the interest of all members and the institution.
(yah nirnay sabhii sadasyon tathaa sansthaa ke hit men liyaa gayaa।)
आवेदन पत्र के साथ जन्म प्रमाण पत्र तथा शिक्षा संबंधी प्रमाण पत्र संलग्न करें।
Attach the birth certificate and educational certificates along with the application form.
(aavedan patr ke saath janm pramaan patr tathaa shikshaa sambandhii pramaan patr sanlagn karen।)
सम्मेलन में देश-विदेश से आए वैज्ञानिक तथा शोधकर्ता अपने विचार प्रस्तुत करेंगे।
Scientists and researchers who have come from within the country and abroad will present their views at the conference.
(sammelan men desh-videsh se aae vaigyaanik tathaa shodhkartaa apne vichaar prastut karenge।)
यदि नियम तथा शर्तें स्पष्ट न हों, तो आवेदन अस्वीकृत किया जा सकता है।
If the rules and conditions are not clear, the application may be rejected.
(yadi niyam tathaa sharten spasht n hon, to aavedan asviikrit kiyaa jaa saktaa hai।)
काश परीक्षा में समय तथा संसाधन दोनों पर्याप्त होते।
If only there had been enough time and resources both for the exam.
(kaash pariikshaa men samay tathaa sansaadhan donon paryaapt hote।)