Significado
To praise or encourage someone for their efforts or achievement.
Contexto cultural
In traditional wrestling, the 'Thok' (thump) is a sign that the wrestler has achieved 'Siddhi' (mastery) over a move. It is a loud, proud sound. While Western offices use 'Good job' emails, Indian managers often prefer a personal touch. A literal pat on the back is still common in Indian SMEs. Physical affection like hugging is sometimes less common than functional touch. 'Peeth Thokna' serves as a bridge of affection between father and son. Heroes are often shown having their backs patted by the community after saving the village, reinforcing the idiom's link to heroism.
Use with 'ki'
Always remember 'ki' (feminine) because 'Peeth' is a lady in Hindi grammar!
Don't hit too hard
Literally, 'Thokna' can mean to hammer. Don't use it in a way that sounds like you are hurting someone!
Significado
To praise or encourage someone for their efforts or achievement.
Use with 'ki'
Always remember 'ki' (feminine) because 'Peeth' is a lady in Hindi grammar!
Don't hit too hard
Literally, 'Thokna' can mean to hammer. Don't use it in a way that sounds like you are hurting someone!
Seniority matters
It's most natural when a senior praises a junior. Use it carefully with your boss!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
जब राहुल ने स्वर्ण पदक जीता, तो कोच ने उसकी ______ ।
The past tense of 'thokna' for a feminine object 'peeth' is 'thoki'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'praise'?
Select the correct sentence:
The idiom is used for positive reinforcement and praise.
Match the situation to the most likely response.
Situation: A student finishes a very difficult PhD thesis.
Finishing a thesis is a major achievement deserving of 'Peeth Thokna'.
Complete the dialogue.
अजय: मैंने आज अपनी पहली सेल (sale) की! विजय: अरे वाह! आज तो बॉस तुम्हारी ______ ।
Both 'thokna' and 'thapthapana' are used for praise.
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4 ejerciciosजब राहुल ने स्वर्ण पदक जीता, तो कोच ने उसकी ______ ।
The past tense of 'thokna' for a feminine object 'peeth' is 'thoki'.
Select the correct sentence:
The idiom is used for positive reinforcement and praise.
Situation: A student finishes a very difficult PhD thesis.
Finishing a thesis is a major achievement deserving of 'Peeth Thokna'.
अजय: मैंने आज अपनी पहली सेल (sale) की! विजय: अरे वाह! आज तो बॉस तुम्हारी ______ ।
Both 'thokna' and 'thapthapana' are used for praise.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in an office or at home, but not in a legal contract.
Yes, but it sounds boastful. 'मैंने अपनी पीठ खुद ठोकी' (I patted my own back).
The verb changes to 'thoki' if you are talking about the past. 'उसने मेरी पीठ ठोकी।'
'Shabashi' is the word for praise; 'Peeth Thokna' is the idiom for the act of giving it.
Yes, in an informal or semi-formal email to a colleague, it sounds very warm.
No, 90% of the time it is used figuratively in conversation.
People will think you are hitting them. Avoid 'Maarna'!
Yes, Hindi speakers across India understand and use this idiom.
Absolutely, it is very common in Indian schools.
There is no direct opposite idiom, but 'फटकार लगाना' (to scold) is the functional opposite.
Frases relacionadas
शाबाशी देना
synonymTo give praise/bravo
पीठ थपथपाना
similarTo pat the back
पीठ दिखाना
contrastTo run away
लोहा मानना
builds onTo admit someone's superiority
हौसला बढ़ाना
similarTo encourage
