प्रस्तुति
The Hindi word for presentation is प्रस्तुति.
प्रस्तुति is a noun used to describe something that is presented to an audience.
Meaning: something presented to an audience (noun)
Did you know?
- While प्रस्तुति is the formal term, in modern Indian offices, people almost always use the English word 'presentation' written in the Hindi script as प्रेजेंटेशन.
- In the world of Indian classical dance, a प्रस्तुति is not just a speech or slides but a formal performance. A dancer's entire choreographed piece is referred to as their प्रस्तुति.
- The Sanskrit origin of प्रस्तुति also links it to the concept of 'manifestation' or 'appearance' in ancient texts, suggesting that to present something is to make it appear or become manifest.
Examples in context
- आजकल लोगों के बीच प्रस्तुतियाँ पहले से बहुत आम हो गई हैं।Presentations have become very common among people nowadays.
- आपकी प्रस्तुति बहुत अच्छी थी।Aapki prastuti bahut achhi thi.Your presentation was very good.
- कल की प्रस्तुति बहुत लंबी थी।Kal ki prastuti bahut lambi thi.Yesterday's presentation was very long.
- हमें नई प्रस्तुति तैयार करनी होगी।Humein nayi prastuti taiyaar karni hogi.We will have to prepare a new presentation.
Example conversation
Neha and Rahul are discussing a meeting at the office.
- नेहा Nehaराहुल, क्या आपने प्रस्तुति देख ली?Rahul, kya aapne prastuti dekh li?Rahul, have you seen the presentation?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ नेहा, वह बहुत प्रभावशाली थी।Haan Neha, vah bahut prabhavshali thi.Yes Neha, it was very impressive.
- नेहा Nehaक्या हमें कुछ सुधार करना चाहिए?Kya humein kuch sudhaar karna chahiye?Should we make some improvements?
- राहुल Rahulनहीं, यह अब पूरी तरह तैयार है।Nahin, yeh ab poori tarah taiyaar hai.No, it is completely ready now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries प्रस्तुति, CC BY-SA 4.0.