In daily conversation, academic settings, or official documents, the word ‘compulsory’ is frequently used. Understanding its meaning and usage is essential for effective communication. For Nepali speakers and learners of English, translating and grasping the concept of ‘compulsory’ in Nepali can greatly improve their vocabulary. In this topic, we will explore the meaning of ‘compulsory,’ provide its equivalent in Nepali, discuss its usage in various contexts, and present useful examples that make learning easier and more practical.
Meaning of ‘Compulsory’
The word ‘compulsory’ is an adjective that refers to something that is required by law or rule; it is not optional. When something is compulsory, it means you must do it, follow it, or obey it there is no choice in the matter. It often appears in educational, legal, or administrative contexts where certain actions or standards are mandated.
Compulsory in Nepali
The equivalent of ‘compulsory’ in Nepali isठनिवारà¥à¤¯ (Aniwaarya). This term carries the same sense of obligation or necessity. For example, compulsory education translates as ‘ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ शिà¤à¥à¤·à¤¾’ in Nepali.
Examples of Compulsory in Sentences
To better understand how to use ‘compulsory’ in real-life English sentences, here are several examples:
- Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory in most countries.
- Attendance in today’s training session is compulsory for all staff members.
- English and mathematics are compulsory subjects in many school systems.
- It is compulsory to register for the course before the deadline.
- Vaccination has become compulsory in some areas due to health regulations.
Translation of Sentences into Nepali
Below are the same sentences translated into Nepali for better understanding:
- धà¥à¤°à¥ दà¥à¤¶à¤¹à¤°à¥à¤®à¤¾ सिठबà¥à¤²à¥à¤ लठाà¤à¤¨à¥ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ à¤à¥¤
- à¤à¤à¤à¥ तालिम à¤à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤¯à¤à¥à¤°à¤®à¤®à¤¾ सबॠà¤à¤°à¥à¤®à¤à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤à¥ à¤à¤ªà¤¸à¥à¤¥à¤¿à¤¤à¤¿ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ à¤à¥¤
- धà¥à¤°à¥ विदà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤²à¤¯ पà¥à¤°à¤£à¤¾à¤²à¥à¤¹à¤°à¥à¤®à¤¾ ठà¤à¥à¤ à¥à¤°à¥à¤à¥ र ठणित ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ विषयहरॠहà¥à¤¨à¥à¥¤
- à¤à¥à¤°à¥à¤¸à¤®à¤¾ दरà¥à¤¤à¤¾ ठरà¥à¤¨à¥ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ à¤à¥¤
- सà¥à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¥à¤¥à¥à¤¯ नियमà¤à¤¾ à¤à¤¾à¤°à¤£ à¤à¥à¤¹à¥ à¤à¥à¤·à¥à¤¤à¥à¤°à¤®à¤¾ à¤à¥à¤ª लठाà¤à¤¨à¥ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ à¤à¤à¤à¥ à¤à¥¤
Common Contexts Where ‘Compulsory’ Is Used
The word ‘compulsory’ appears in several important contexts. Knowing these areas can help learners use the word appropriately.
1. Education
In many countries, there is a period of compulsory education. This means children are legally required to attend school up to a certain age. For example:
‘Compulsory education ends at the age of sixteen in that country.’
In Nepali: ‘तà¥à¤¯à¥ दà¥à¤¶à¤®à¤¾ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ शिà¤à¥à¤·à¤¾ सà¥à¤¹à¥à¤° वरà¥à¤·à¤à¥ à¤à¤®à¥à¤°à¤®à¤¾ समापà¥à¤¤ हà¥à¤¨à¥à¤à¥¤’
2. Government and Law
Compulsory laws are common when it comes to civic duties such as voting, military service, or tax filing.
‘In some countries, military service is compulsory for young men.’
In Nepali: ‘à¤à¥à¤¹à¥ दà¥à¤¶à¤¹à¤°à¥à¤®à¤¾ à¤à¤µà¤¾à¤¨ पà¥à¤°à¥à¤·à¤¹à¤°à¥à¤à¤¾ लाठि सà¥à¤¨à¥à¤¯ सà¥à¤µà¤¾ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ हà¥à¤¨à¥à¤à¥¤’
3. Workplace Rules
Organizations often set compulsory rules to maintain order and ensure productivity.
‘Wearing an ID card is compulsory inside the office premises.’
In Nepali: ‘à¤à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤²à¤¯ परिसरà¤à¤¿à¤¤à¥à¤° परिà¤à¤¯à¤ªà¤¤à¥à¤° लठाà¤à¤¨à¥ ठनिवारà¥à¤¯ à¤à¥¤’
Synonyms and Related Words
Understanding synonyms helps expand vocabulary. Some words similar in meaning to ‘compulsory’ include:
- Mandatory
- Obligatory
- Required
- Enforced
- Binding
Example: ‘Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all riders.’ = ‘Wearing a helmet is compulsory for all riders.’
Compulsory vs. Voluntary
To avoid confusion, it’s important to contrast ‘compulsory’ with its opposite ‘voluntary.’ While compulsory means you have no choice, voluntary means it’s your own decision.
- Compulsory: All students must attend the seminar.
- Voluntary: Participation in the survey is voluntary.
How to Use ‘Compulsory’ in Daily Conversation
To effectively use ‘compulsory’ in daily conversation, consider the situation where obligation is involved. Practice using it in both formal and informal sentences:
- ‘Is it compulsory to wear a uniform here?’
- ‘Yes, it’s a school rule. Everyone has to follow it.’
- ‘Vaccination is compulsory for travelers now, right?’
- ‘That rule is only for international travelers.’
Writing Tips
When writing academic or professional content, ‘compulsory’ is often more appropriate than casual terms like ‘must’ or ‘have to.’ It sounds more formal and precise. For example:
‘The completion of this module is compulsory before proceeding to the next level.’
Benefits of Learning the Word ‘Compulsory’
Learning the correct meaning and usage of ‘compulsory’ provides several advantages for language learners:
- Enhances clarity in communication, especially in formal situations
- Improves academic writing and reading comprehension
- Helps when interpreting official policies or documents
- Boosts vocabulary for standardized English tests
Practice Activity
Here is a simple exercise to reinforce understanding. Try to fill in the blanks:
- It is __________ to wear a helmet while riding a bike.
- __________ education is provided free by the government.
- Registering your vehicle is __________ under the law.
Answers:
- compulsory
- Compulsory
- compulsory
Understanding the word ‘compulsory’ and its translation as ‘ठनिवारà¥à¤¯’ in Nepali is useful for both language learners and native speakers who wish to improve their English vocabulary. Whether used in legal, academic, or everyday situations, this word reflects obligation and necessity. Practicing with real-life examples, knowing related words, and contrasting it with voluntary actions will help you use ‘compulsory’ more naturally in speech and writing.