Do without – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Do without
English Meaning: Manage alone without someone or something
Hindi Meaning: बिना काम चलाना

The phrasal verb “do without” means to cope or manage in the absence of something or someone that is usually wanted or needed. It’s commonly used when something essential is unavailable and you have to continue without it.

What Does “Do Without” Mean?
“Do without” means:

• To manage, survive, or continue functioning even if something important is missing
• To forgo something due to necessity or choice

In Hindi, it means “बिना काम चलाना” या “बिना गुज़ारा करना”.

For example:

• “I can’t do without my morning tea.”
  = मैं अपनी सुबह की चाय के बिना नहीं रह सकता।

How to Use “Do Without” in Sentences

Example 1: During the power cut, we had to do without fans.
Hindi: बिजली जाने पर हमें पंखों के बिना काम चलाना पड़ा।

Example 2: He had to do without his phone for a week.
Hindi: उसे एक हफ्ते तक अपने फोन के बिना रहना पड़ा।

Example 3: We can do without luxury for a while.
Hindi: हम थोड़ी देर के लिए बिना विलासिता के काम चला सकते हैं।

Example 4: I can’t do without your help.
Hindi: मैं तुम्हारी मदद के बिना नहीं चल सकता।

Example 5: She learned to do without sugar in her tea.
Hindi: उसने अपनी चाय में बिना चीनी के काम चलाना सीख लिया।

Common Mistakes When Using “Do Without”

Incorrect: I do without it yesterday.
Correct: I did without it yesterday.
(Use correct tense form of “do” – present: do, past: did, future: will do.)

Incorrect: She can’t without him.
Correct: She can’t do without him.
(Don’t forget to use “do” – it is an essential part of the phrase.)

Questions for Test

1. What does “do without” mean in Hindi?
2. Translate: “We can do without electricity for a day.”
3. Use “do without” in a sentence related to technology.
4. Is “do without” used to express need or absence?
5. Fill in the blank: They had to ___ water for hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is “do without” formal or informal?
“Do without” is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Is it separable or inseparable?
It is inseparable. The object always comes after the phrase, not in between.

Can I use it in all tenses?
Yes. Example:

• Present: I do without snacks.
• Past: I did without snacks.
• Future: I will do without snacks.