Signification
To provide help and encouragement to one another.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Indian households, 'saath dena' is the glue that keeps multiple generations living under one roof. It's not just emotional; it's financial and logistical. The 'Dosti' (friendship) genre in Bollywood is built entirely on this phrase. Characters often sacrifice their lives to 'saath dena' their friends. The concept of 'Seva' and 'Langar' (community kitchen) is a practical manifestation of 'saath dena' on a community level, where everyone supports everyone regardless of status. During harvest season, entire villages often practice 'Shramdaan' (gift of labor), supporting each other's farms to ensure no crop goes to waste.
Use it to sound sincere
If you want to sound more like a native speaker and less like a textbook, use 'saath dena' instead of 'madad karna' when talking about friends.
Watch the 'Ka'
Never say 'Ek doosre *ko* saath dena'. It's always 'ka'.
Signification
To provide help and encouragement to one another.
Use it to sound sincere
If you want to sound more like a native speaker and less like a textbook, use 'saath dena' instead of 'madad karna' when talking about friends.
Watch the 'Ka'
Never say 'Ek doosre *ko* saath dena'. It's always 'ka'.
The Power of 'Saath'
In Hindi, 'Saath' is a very emotional word. Using it correctly can build immediate rapport with native speakers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'saath dena'.
सच्चे दोस्त हमेशा एक दूसरे का _______।
The sentence describes a general truth, so the present habitual 'dete hain' is correct.
Which sentence correctly uses the 'Ne' rule in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Dena' is transitive, so 'Hum' becomes 'Humne'. 'Saath' is masculine singular, so 'diya' is used.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. हाथ बँटाना, 2. कंधे से कंधा मिलाना, 3. साथ देना
Haath bantana is for chores, Kandhe se kandha is for solidarity, Saath dena is general.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: यह प्रोजेक्ट बहुत मुश्किल है। B: चिंता मत करो, हम _______।
Future tense 'denge' is appropriate for a promise of future support.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesसच्चे दोस्त हमेशा एक दूसरे का _______।
The sentence describes a general truth, so the present habitual 'dete hain' is correct.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Dena' is transitive, so 'Hum' becomes 'Humne'. 'Saath' is masculine singular, so 'diya' is used.
1. हाथ बँटाना, 2. कंधे से कंधा मिलाना, 3. साथ देना
Haath bantana is for chores, Kandhe se kandha is for solidarity, Saath dena is general.
A: यह प्रोजेक्ट बहुत मुश्किल है। B: चिंता मत करो, हम _______।
Future tense 'denge' is appropriate for a promise of future support.
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Questions fréquentes
4 questionsMostly yes, but it can be used metaphorically for ideas, luck, or even body parts (e.g., 'My legs aren't supporting me' - 'Mere pair mera saath nahi de rahe').
Yes, but 'sahyog' (cooperation) is slightly more formal. 'Saath dena' is better for internal team communications.
'Dena' is the act of supporting; 'Nibhana' is the act of fulfilling a long-term commitment or promise of support.
उन्होंने एक दूसरे का साथ नहीं दिया। (Unhonne ek doosre ka saath nahi diya).
Expressions liées
साथ निभाना (Saath nibhana)
builds onTo fulfill the commitment of staying together.
सहयोग करना (Sahyog karna)
synonymTo cooperate.
मदद करना (Madad karna)
similarTo help.
साथ छोड़ना (Saath chhodna)
contrastTo abandon or stop supporting someone.
