Phrasal Verb: Figure out
English Meaning: Understand or find the answer
Hindi Meaning: समझना; हल करना
The phrasal verb “figure out” means to understand or solve a problem, find an answer, or discover how to do something. It refers to the process of reasoning or thinking through something until you come to a conclusion.
What Does “Figure Out” Mean?
“Figure out” means:
- Understand or solve something
→ किसी चीज़ को समझना या हल करना - Find an answer or solution
→ किसी समस्या का समाधान ढूंढना
In Hindi:
- समझना; हल करना
How to Use “Figure Out” in Sentences
Example 1: I need to figure out how to fix this issue with my computer.
Hindi: मुझे यह समस्या अपने कंप्यूटर के साथ हल करनी है।
Example 2: She figured out the answer to the math problem quickly.
Hindi: उसने गणित के सवाल का उत्तर जल्दी से समझ लिया।
Example 3: After hours of thinking, he finally figured out the way to escape.
Hindi: घंटों सोचने के बाद, उसने अंत में बचने का रास्ता समझ लिया।
Example 4: Can you figure out how to reach the station from here?
Hindi: क्या आप समझ सकते हो कि यहां से स्टेशन तक कैसे पहुंचा जाए?
Example 5: It took me a while to figure out how to use this new software.
Hindi: मुझे यह नया सॉफ़्टवेयर इस्तेमाल करने का तरीका समझने में थोड़ी देर लगी।
Common Mistakes When Using “Figure Out”
Incorrect: I am trying to figure a solution to the problem.
Correct: I am trying to figure out a solution to the problem.
(“Figure out” is used with the object of what you’re solving or understanding.)
Incorrect: He figured it in a second. Correct: He figured it out in a second.
(“Figure out” should be followed by “out” when describing solving or understanding something.)
Questions for Test
- What does “figure out” mean?
- Translate: “I couldn’t figure out how to use the new app.”
- Is “figure out” always used in a problem-solving context?
- Use “figure out” in a sentence about finding a solution.
- What is the difference between “figure out” and “solve”?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “figure out” be used for both simple and complex problems?
Yes, “figure out” can be used for both simple problems (like figuring out a math equation) and complex problems (like figuring out how to fix a broken machine).
Can “figure out” be used in the future tense?
Yes, “figure out” can be used in the future tense, such as: “I will figure out how to do it tomorrow.”
Does “figure out” only mean solving a problem?
No, “figure out” can also mean understanding something or coming to a conclusion, not just solving a problem.
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