काम
kāmWork, job, or occupation
मैं काम पर जा रहा हूँ
I am going to work
Task, duty, or responsibility
मेरा काम पूरा हो गया
My task is complete
Desire, wish, or longing (often used in a poetic or literary sense)
उसकी काम की इच्छा बढ़ रही है
His desire is increasing
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💡Pro Tip
Usage tip
When using काम (kām) to refer to work, it's common to use it with verbs like करना (karna) or जाना (jānā).
⚡Gold Rule
Grammar rule
When using काम (kām) as a noun, it often takes the postposition पर (par) to indicate location or direction, e.g., काम पर जाना (kāmp par jānā) meaning 'to go to work'.
📖Word Origin
The word काम (kām) originates from the Sanskrit word काम (kāma), meaning 'desire' or 'wish'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include 'work' or 'occupation' in Hindi.
📝Usage Notes
The word काम (kām) is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to work, job, or occupation. However, in literary contexts, it can also mean desire or longing.