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B1 adjective 4 دقیقه مطالعه

नम्र

namr

When we describe someone as नम्र (namra), we are saying they possess qualities of humility, respect, politeness, and gentleness. It's about how they interact with others and present themselves.

A नम्र person is typically not arrogant or boastful. They show deference to others and often speak and act in a soft, kind manner. Think of someone who is always willing to listen and avoids being confrontational.

This word captures a very positive social trait, indicating someone who is well-mannered and considerate.

تمرین کن

नम्र در ۳۰ ثانیه

humble
polite
gentle

§ Mixing Up 'Namra' and 'Vinamra'

Many learners, especially at the B1 level, often confuse 'नम्र' (namra) with 'विनम्र' (vinamra). While they are very similar and both mean humble or polite, there's a subtle difference. 'नम्र' often describes a general quality of being gentle or modest, whereas 'विनम्र' usually emphasizes a more conscious and active display of humility and respect towards others. Think of 'नम्र' as a state of being and 'विनम्र' as an action or an attitude shown to others.

Correct Usage: आपकी नम्रता सराहनीय है। (Aapki namrata saraahaniya hai.) - Your humility is commendable. (Here, 'namrata' (humility) is a general quality.)

Correct Usage: उसने मेहमानों के साथ विनम्र व्यवहार किया। (Usne mehmano ke saath vinamra vyavhaar kiya.) - He behaved politely with the guests. (Here, 'vinamra vyavhaar' (polite behavior) is an active action.)

§ Using 'Namra' with Negative Connotations

'नम्र' primarily carries positive connotations. It means humble, polite, and gentle. However, some learners mistakenly use it in situations where the English equivalent might imply being submissive or weak in a negative way. In Hindi, 'नम्र' almost always suggests a strength of character rather than a lack thereof. If you want to express someone being overly submissive or weak, you would use different words like 'दब्बू' (dabbu) for timid or submissive, or 'कमजोर' (kamzor) for weak.

Incorrect Usage: वह बहुत नम्र है, इसलिए कोई भी उसे आसानी से दबा सकता है। (Vah bahut namra hai, isliye koi bhi use aasani se daba sakta hai.) - He is very humble, so anyone can easily suppress him. (Incorrect because 'नम्र' doesn't imply being easily suppressed.)

Correct Usage: वह बहुत दब्बू है, इसलिए कोई भी उसे आसानी से दबा सकता है। (Vah bahut dabbu hai, isliye koi bhi use aasani se daba sakta hai.) - He is very timid/submissive, so anyone can easily suppress him.

§ Incorrect Grammatical Gender Agreement

As an adjective, 'नम्र' needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. This is a common point of error for English speakers, as English adjectives do not change form. Remember that Hindi adjectives can change their ending depending on the gender and number of the noun. While 'नम्र' itself is an unchanging adjective (it doesn't have masculine/feminine or singular/plural forms like some other adjectives), it's important to be aware of this general rule for other adjectives you'll encounter. For 'नम्र', the main thing is that it describes the noun it's with.

Correct Usage (Masculine Singular): वह एक नम्र लड़का है। (Vah ek namra ladka hai.) - He is a humble boy.

Correct Usage (Feminine Singular): वह एक नम्र लड़की है। (Vah ek namra ladki hai.) - She is a humble girl.

Correct Usage (Plural): वे नम्र लोग हैं। (Ve namra log hain.) - They are humble people.

§ Overusing 'Namra'

While 'नम्र' is a useful word, avoid overusing it. Just like in English, using the same adjective repeatedly can make your language sound repetitive and unnatural. Hindi has a rich vocabulary, and there are many synonyms or related words you can use to express similar ideas, depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.

For 'polite', consider 'शिष्ट' (shisht) or 'सौम्य' (saumya).
For 'modest', you might use 'संयमी' (sanyami) or 'विनयी' (vinayi).
For 'gentle', 'कोमल' (komal) is a good option.

वह एक नम्र व्यक्ति है, और उसका स्वभाव बहुत कोमल है। (Vah ek namra vyakti hai, aur uska swabhav bahut komal hai.) - He is a humble person, and his nature is very gentle.

Varying your vocabulary makes your Hindi sound more natural and advanced. Always think about the specific context and the exact shade of meaning you want to convey.

ترکیب‌های رایج

नम्र निवेदन humble request

नम्र स्वभाव humble nature/disposition

नम्रता से with humility/politely

नम्र व्यवहार polite behavior

नम्र बनो be humble/polite

नम्र वाणी gentle voice

नम्र व्यक्ति humble/polite person

नम्र हृदय gentle heart

नम्र दिखना to appear humble

नम्र मुस्कान gentle smile

عبارات رایج

वह बहुत नम्र है।

He/She is very humble/polite.

हमें नम्र रहना चाहिए।

We should remain humble/polite.

कृपया नम्रता से बात करें।

Please speak politely.

उसका स्वभाव नम्र है।

His/Her nature is humble.

वह हमेशा नम्रता से पेश आता है।

He/She always behaves politely.

नम्रता एक अच्छा गुण है।

Humility/Politeness is a good quality.

मैंने नम्रतापूर्वक मना कर दिया।

I politely refused.

एक नम्र व्यक्ति सबकी इज्जत करता है।

A humble person respects everyone.

उसकी नम्र वाणी सबको पसंद आती है।

Everyone likes his/her gentle voice.

नम्र बनो, पर कमजोर नहीं।

Be humble/polite, but not weak.