The word ‘appoint’ is commonly used in English to describe the act of officially assigning someone to a position, role, or task. Understanding its meaning and usage is important for effective communication, especially when discussing job roles, responsibilities, or formal decisions. This topic explains the Nepali meaning of ‘appoint,’ explores its different contexts, and provides examples to help learners grasp its usage clearly. By learning the Nepali equivalent and related phrases, readers can improve both their English and Nepali vocabulary.
Meaning of ‘Appoint’ in Nepali
In Nepali, the word ‘appoint’ is translated asनिठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¤¨à¥(pronounced: niyukta garnu). This term means to officially assign or designate someone for a particular job, duty, or responsibility. It involves selecting a person for a role based on authority, usually in workplaces, government offices, or organizations.
Different Nuances of ‘Appoint’
While the general meaning of ‘appoint’ is to assign a position, it can also imply several other related actions depending on the context:
- To assign a task: Giving someone a specific job or duty temporarily or permanently.
- To select formally: Choosing a person through official procedures for a role.
- To schedule a meeting or event: Setting a particular time and place for an appointment, though this meaning is slightly different and often used as a noun.
How to Use ‘Appoint’ in Sentences
Here are some examples of how ‘appoint’ is used in English sentences along with their Nepali meanings:
- Theyappointedhim as the new manager.
à¤à¤¹à¤¾à¤à¤²à¤¾à¤ नठाठपà¥à¤°à¤¬à¤¨à¥à¤§à¤à¤à¥ रà¥à¤ªà¤®à¤¾ निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरिठà¥à¥¤ - The governmentappointeda committee to investigate the issue.
सरà¤à¤¾à¤°à¤²à¥ समसà¥à¤ ा ठनà¥à¤¸à¤¨à¥à¤§à¤¾à¤¨à¤à¤¾ लाठि समिति निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¤ à¥à¥¤ - She wasappointedto lead the project team.
à¤à¤¨à¥ परिठà¥à¤à¤¨à¤¾ à¤à¥à¤²à¥ नà¥à¤¤à¥à¤¤à¥à¤µ ठरà¥à¤¨ निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ à¤à¤à¤¨à¥à¥¤ - We need toappointsomeone reliable for this task.
हामà¥à¤²à¤¾à¤ ठॠà¤à¤¾à¤®à¤à¤¾ लाठि à¤à¤°à¤ªà¤°à¥à¤¦à¥ वà¥à¤ à¤à¥à¤¤à¤¿ निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¤¨à¥ à¤à¤µà¤¶à¥à¤ ठà¤à¥¤
Using ‘Appoint’ in Official Contexts
‘Appoint’ is frequently used in formal or official settings, such as government, corporate environments, and organizations. For instance, in government announcements or company press releases, the word describes the act of placing someone in an official capacity.
Example:
The presidentappointeda new ambassador to the foreign country.
राषà¥à¤à¥à¤°à¤ªà¤¤à¤¿à¤²à¥ नठाठराà¤à¤¦à¥à¤¤ निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¥¤
Common Phrases and Collocations with ‘Appoint’
Understanding typical phrases and word combinations with ‘appoint’ helps in building natural English fluency:
- Appoint someone to a position to assign a role or job
- Appoint a committee to form a group for a specific task
- Appoint a representative to select someone to act on behalf of others
- Appoint an advisor to choose a person for guidance or counsel
- Appoint a time/place to schedule a meeting or event
Example Sentences Using These Phrases
- The boardappointedher to the executive committee.
बà¥à¤°à¥à¤¡à¤²à¥ à¤à¤¨à¤²à¤¾à¤ à¤à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤ à¤à¤¾à¤°à¥ समितिमा निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¤ à¥à¥¤ - The CEOappointedan advisor to assist with marketing strategies.
सà¥à¤à¤à¤²à¥ मारà¥à¤à¥à¤à¤¿à¤ रणनà¥à¤¤à¤¿à¤®à¤¾ सहठà¥à¤ ठरà¥à¤¨ सलà¥à¤²à¤¾à¤¹à¤à¤¾à¤° निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¥¤ - We shouldappointa time for our next meeting.
हामà¥à¤²à¥ हामà¥à¤°à¥ ठरà¥à¤à¥ बà¥à¤ à¤à¤à¥ समठतà¥à¤à¥à¤¨à¥à¤ªà¤°à¥à¤à¥¤
Synonyms and Related Words
While ‘appoint’ is a formal and widely used verb, there are synonyms and related terms that carry similar meanings:
- Assign to allocate a task or role
- Designate to officially choose someone for a position
- Nominate to propose someone for a role, usually followed by approval
- Hire to employ someone, typically for a job
- Elect to choose by voting, usually for a public office
Example: The companyassigneda new project leader.
à¤à¤®à¥à¤ªà¤¨à¥à¤²à¥ नठाठपरिठà¥à¤à¤¨à¤¾ नà¥à¤¤à¤¾à¤à¥ à¤à¤¿à¤®à¥à¤®à¥à¤µà¤¾à¤°à¥ दिà¤à¥¤
Common Mistakes When Using ‘Appoint’
Many English learners confuse ‘appoint’ with other similar verbs or use it incorrectly in sentences. Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes:
- Don’t use ‘appoint’ when you mean ‘hire’ informally: ‘Hire’ implies employing someone, usually for paid work, while ‘appoint’ is more formal and often used for official roles.
- Remember ‘appoint’ is usually followed by an object: You appointsomeonetosomething. For example, ‘appoint a manager’ or ‘appoint a committee.’
- Do not confuse ‘appoint’ with ‘appointment’: ‘Appointment’ is a noun referring to the act of assigning or a scheduled meeting, while ‘appoint’ is the verb.
How to Use ‘Appoint’ in Nepali Context
In Nepali culture and administration, ‘appoint’ orनिठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¤¨à¥is widely used in government offices, educational institutions, and businesses. Official letters and notifications often use this term when designating roles or responsibilities.
For example, a government notice might say, ‘तपाà¤à¤à¤²à¤¾à¤ वडा à¤à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤ ालठमा लà¥à¤à¤¾ पà¥à¤°à¤®à¥à¤à¤à¥ रà¥à¤ªà¤®à¤¾ निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरिà¤à¤à¥ à¤à¥¤’ This means, ‘You have been appointed as the chief accountant in the ward office.’
Importance of Understanding ‘Appoint’ for Nepali Speakers
For Nepali speakers learning English, grasping the meaning and correct usage of ‘appoint’ helps in professional and academic communication. It enables clear expression when discussing roles, responsibilities, or official decisions, whether in written reports or verbal conversations.
The word ‘appoint’ carries significant meaning in English, referring to the formal assignment of roles, tasks, or responsibilities. Its Nepali translation,निठà¥à¤à¥à¤¤ ठरà¥à¤¨à¥, reflects the same official tone and usage. By understanding the different contexts where ‘appoint’ applies, learning common phrases, and avoiding common mistakes, language learners can use this word accurately and confidently. Whether in everyday conversations, business communications, or government-related discussions, knowing how to use ‘appoint’ effectively is valuable for clear and professional expression.