Bedeutung
To perform as well as or better than what was anticipated.
Kultureller Hintergrund
There is immense pressure on children to 'khara utarna' on their parents' academic and career expectations. This is often linked to family honor (Izzat). In the booming Indian tech sector, 'meeting expectations' is often seen as the bare minimum; 'khara utarna' implies a level of excellence that secures one's place in the company. Cricket is a religion in India. Players are constantly under the lens of a billion people. The phrase is ubiquitous in sports journalism. Indian politicians frequently use this phrase to promise that they will fulfill the 'aspirations' (akankshaon) and 'expectations' (apekshaon) of the common man (Aam Aadmi).
Use with 'पूरी तरह'
To sound more native, add 'पूरी तरह' (poori tarah - completely) before 'खरा उतरना' to emphasize total success.
Gender Check
Always check if your subject is male, female, or plural. The verb 'utra' changes to 'utri' or 'utre' accordingly.
Bedeutung
To perform as well as or better than what was anticipated.
Use with 'पूरी तरह'
To sound more native, add 'पूरी तरह' (poori tarah - completely) before 'खरा उतरना' to emphasize total success.
Gender Check
Always check if your subject is male, female, or plural. The verb 'utra' changes to 'utri' or 'utre' accordingly.
The Weight of Expectations
In India, using this phrase shows you understand the importance of social responsibility and duty.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'खरा उतरना'.
वह लड़की अपनी मेहनत से सबकी अपेक्षाओं पर _______।
The subject is 'वह लड़की' (that girl), which is feminine singular, so 'खरी उतरी' is correct.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
It uses the correct postposition 'पर' and the correct word 'खरा'.
Complete the dialogue.
बॉस: क्या तुम इस प्रोजेक्ट को समय पर पूरा कर लोगे? कर्मचारी: जी सर, मैं आपकी _______ पर खरा उतरने की पूरी कोशिश करूँगा।
'Apekshaon' (expectations) is the standard word used in this idiom.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Situation: A new movie is released and everyone loves it.
This indicates the movie met the high standards set by the audience.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenवह लड़की अपनी मेहनत से सबकी अपेक्षाओं पर _______।
The subject is 'वह लड़की' (that girl), which is feminine singular, so 'खरी उतरी' is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
It uses the correct postposition 'पर' and the correct word 'खरा'.
बॉस: क्या तुम इस प्रोजेक्ट को समय पर पूरा कर लोगे? कर्मचारी: जी सर, मैं आपकी _______ पर खरा उतरने की पूरी कोशिश करूँगा।
'Apekshaon' (expectations) is the standard word used in this idiom.
Situation: A new movie is released and everyone loves it.
This indicates the movie met the high standards set by the audience.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! You can say 'Main apni apekshaon par khara utra' (I lived up to my own expectations).
It might be a bit heavy for a quick text. Use 'Sahi tha' (It was right/good) or 'Maza aa gaya' (It was fun) instead.
'Ummeed' is more like 'hope' (emotional), while 'Apeksha' is more like 'expectation' (standard/requirement).
Yes, exactly! Both refer to the purity of gold as a metaphor for quality.
Yes, just add 'nahin' before 'khara': 'khara nahin utra'.
Usually, yes, because people rarely have just one single expectation. But 'Apeksha par' is grammatically possible.
Constantly! Especially in dramas about sports, family, or justice.
The most common opposite is 'Umeedon par paani pherna' (to ruin hopes).
If you were trying to impress guests, yes! 'Khana sabki apekshaon par khara utra.'
'Sahi' means correct. 'Khara' means pure/proven. 'Khara' is much stronger and more idiomatic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
उम्मीदों पर पानी फेरना
contrastTo dash someone's hopes/expectations.
नाम रौशन करना
similarTo bring glory to one's name/family.
कसौटी पर कसना
builds onTo put someone to the test.
जी जान लगा देना
similarTo work with all one's heart and soul.
