Phrasal Verb: Go for
English Meaning: Try to gain
Hindi Meaning: प्राप्त करने की कोशिश करना
The phrasal verb “go for” is often used to describe attempts, desires, or efforts to achieve or gain something. It is also used in casual conversation to express choices, preferences, or encouragement.
What Does “Go for” Mean?
- To try to get something – प्रयास करना या लक्ष्य बनाना
- To attack or attempt to strike – हमला करना (context-specific)
- To choose or select – चयन करना
- To admire or be attracted to – आकर्षित होना
In Hindi:
- प्राप्त करने की कोशिश करना
- चुनना या पसंद करना (secondary meaning)
How to Use “Go for” in Sentences
Example 1: He is going for the gold medal this year.
Hindi: वह इस साल स्वर्ण पदक प्राप्त करने की कोशिश कर रहा है।
Example 2: I think you should go for that job – it suits you.
Hindi: मुझे लगता है तुम्हें वह नौकरी लेनी चाहिए – वह तुम्हारे लिए सही है।
Example 3: She went for the last slice of pizza.
Hindi: उसने पिज़्ज़ा का आख़िरी टुकड़ा ले लिया।
Example 4: When the thief ran, the dog went for him.
Hindi: जब चोर भागा, तो कुत्ते ने उस पर हमला कर दिया।
Example 5: He usually goes for quiet and smart people.
Hindi: उसे आमतौर पर शांत और समझदार लोग पसंद आते हैं।
Common Mistakes When Using “Go For”
Incorrect: I will go for win the match.
Correct: I will go for winning the match.
(Use gerund “winning” or just “go for the win.”)
Incorrect: She go for the party. Correct: She is going for the party.
(Use the correct verb form according to tense.)
Questions for Test
- What does “go for” mean in English and Hindi?
- Translate: “He went for the opportunity without thinking twice.”
- Can “go for” be used to show preference or choice?
- What phrasal verb means “to try to gain something”?
- Fill in the blank: “She always ___ chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “go for” be used for both people and things?
Yes, it can be used for trying to get things (like a prize) or expressing preferences (like people or food).
Is “go for” used in formal English?
It is more commonly used in informal and conversational English, but it can appear in formal contexts depending on usage.
Can “go for” also mean attack?
Yes, in some contexts, like when a dog “goes for” someone, it means to attack or move aggressively toward.
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