cognizant
US
/ˈkɑːɡnɪzənt/
UK
/ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/
Meaning
Aware of a fact, situation, or possible effect, especially in a careful or formal way.
किसी तथ्य, स्थिति या संभावित असर की जानकारी होना और उसे ध्यान में रखना।
Examples
“The project team was cognizant of the tight deadline.”
“Please remain cognizant of how your comments may affect others.”
“Her cognizance of the safety risks helped the team avoid an accident.”
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Not natural: We are cognizant about the safety risks.
Better: We are cognizant of the safety risks.
Cognizant is normally followed by of, not about, when naming what someone is aware of.
किसी बात की जानकारी बताने के लिए cognizant के बाद आम तौर पर of आता है, about नहीं।
Not natural: I cognizant of the problem.
Better: I am cognizant of the problem.
Cognizant is an adjective, so it needs a form of be rather than acting as a verb.
Cognizant adjective है, इसलिए इसके साथ am, is या are जैसे be verb का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Cognizant sounds formal; in everyday conversation, aware of is often the more natural choice.
Cognizant थोड़ा औपचारिक लगता है; रोज़मर्रा की बातचीत में aware of अक्सर ज़्यादा सहज होता है।