रास्ता
बाज़ार जाने का रास्ता बताओ।
Tell me the way to the market.
A way or road that one can follow to reach a destination.
उसने रास्ता बदल लिया।
He changed his path.
यहाँ से रास्ता बहुत संकरा है।
The path is very narrow from here.
Often used in everyday speech to refer to directions or routes.
A means or method to achieve something.
उसने अपना रास्ता खुद चुना।
He chose his own path.
जीवन में सफल होने का रास्ता संघर्ष है।
The path to success in life is struggle.
Used metaphorically to describe a course of action or lifestyle.
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Pair 'रास्ता' with verbs like 'बताना' (to show), 'ढूंढना' (to find), or 'बदलना' (to change) for natural Hindi sentences.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative Use
Use 'रास्ता' literally for physical paths (e.g., 'सड़क का रास्ता') and figuratively for life choices (e.g., 'जीवन का रास्ता').
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'राष्ट्र' (rāṣṭra, 'road, path') via Prakrit 'रास्सा' (rāssā). Related to 'राज' (rāja, 'king') as roads were historically maintained for royal purposes.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both literal (physical path) and figurative (life path) contexts. Often paired with verbs like 'ढूंढना' (to find), 'बदलना' (to change), or 'बंद करना' (to block).