ऑफिस
मैं सुबह ऑफिस जाता हूँ।
I go to the office in the morning.
A place where people work, especially for business or administrative purposes.
वह अपने ऑफिस में देर तक काम करता है।
He works late in his office.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to a workplace.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Usage in Professional Contexts
Use 'ऑफिस' when referring to a modern workplace, especially in business or corporate settings. For government or traditional offices, 'कार्यालय' or 'दफ़्तर' may be more appropriate.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While 'ऑफिस' is acceptable in both formal and informal contexts, 'कार्यालय' is more formal and 'दफ़्तर' is neutral but often used in traditional or small-scale workplaces.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'office', which comes from Old French 'office' (meaning service, duty), ultimately from Latin 'officium' (duty, service).
Usage Notes
The word 'ऑफिस' is widely used in Hindi, especially in urban and professional contexts. It is often preferred in modern usage over native alternatives like 'कार्यालय' or 'दफ़्तर' due to its direct association with corporate work culture.