अवश्य (avashy)
adverb
A formal-leaning adverb meaning 'certainly, definitely, without fail' -- used to add emphasis and firmness to a statement or promise.
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certainly, definitely, surely
adverb
Synonyms: ज़रूर (zaroor), निश्चित रूप से (nishchit roop se, formal), बेशक (beshak)
Frequency: medium
Cultural Note: You will see अवश्य (avashy) a lot on signboards, in official announcements, or in slightly formal promises like मैं अवश्य आऊँगा (main avashy aaoongaa, 'I will certainly come') -- it gives a sentence a touch of seriousness or old-school politeness. In relaxed daily conversation among friends, ज़रूर (zaroor) is what actually comes out of people's mouths.
Common Mistakes: 1) Learners often treat अवश्य (avashy) and ज़रूर (zaroor) as fully interchangeable in casual speech, but अवश्य (avashy) leans noticeably more formal or written -- in everyday chatter, ज़रूर (zaroor) is the far more natural choice. 2) It is an adverb and does not change form, so learners should not try to inflect it like an adjective.
Sample Sentences:
कृपया मास्क अवश्य पहनें।
Please definitely wear a mask.
(kripyaa maask avashy pahnen।)
मैं कल अवश्य आऊँगा।
I will certainly come tomorrow.
(main kal avashy aaoongaa।)
सभी उम्मीदवारों को अपना पहचान पत्र अवश्य लाना होगा।
All candidates must definitely bring their identity card.
(sabhii ummiidvaaron ko apnaa pahchaan patr avashy laanaa hogaa।)
यदि समय मिला तो वह अवश्य आएगी।
If she gets time, she will definitely come.
(yadi samay milaa to vah avashy aaegii।)
प्रधानाचार्य ने कहा कि नियमों का पालन अवश्य किया जाए।
The principal said that the rules must certainly be followed.
(pradhaanaachaary ne kahaa ki niymon kaa paalan avashy kiyaa jaae।)
इस समारोह में सभी सदस्यों की उपस्थिति अवश्य होनी चाहिए।
The presence of all members should certainly be there at this ceremony.
(is samaaroh men sabhii sadasyon kii upasthiti avashy honii chaahie।)
यह दवा भोजन के बाद अवश्य ली जानी चाहिए।
This medicine should definitely be taken after meals.
(yah davaa bhojan ke baad avashy lii jaanii chaahie।)
वह हर वर्ष गंगा स्नान के लिए अवश्य जाता था।
He would certainly go every year for a holy dip in the Ganga.
(vah har varsh gangaa snaan ke lie avashy jaataa thaa।)
यदि वह मेहनत करता तो अवश्य सफल होता।
If he had worked hard, he would certainly have succeeded.
(yadi vah mehnat kartaa to avashy saphal hotaa।)
यात्रियों को अपना सामान अवश्य जाँच लेना चाहिए।
Travelers should definitely check their luggage.
(yaatriyon ko apnaa saamaan avashy jaanch lenaa chaahie।)