Signification
To acknowledge and value another person's viewpoint, even if different.
Contexte culturel
In Indian offices, hierarchy is important. Even if a junior disagrees, they must start with 'I respect your opinion' to avoid sounding 'tameez-heen' (ill-mannered). Decisions are often made by the eldest. Younger members use this phrase to show they are not rebelling, but simply offering a different view. On news channels, 'main aapki rai ka samman karta hoon' is often used ironically or as a filler before a sharp rebuttal. In Hindi literature and philosophy circles, 'Vicharon ka aadar' (respect for thoughts) is a sacred value, encouraging pluralism.
The 'Lekin' Bridge
Always use this phrase before saying 'Lekin' (But) to make your disagreement sound professional.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Aapka rai'. It's always 'Aapki rai'. This is a common C1-level slip-up.
Signification
To acknowledge and value another person's viewpoint, even if different.
The 'Lekin' Bridge
Always use this phrase before saying 'Lekin' (But) to make your disagreement sound professional.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Aapka rai'. It's always 'Aapki rai'. This is a common C1-level slip-up.
Eye Contact
In India, respecting an opinion is often accompanied by a slight head tilt or nod.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun and postposition.
मैं ____ राय ____ सम्मान करता हूँ।
'Rai' is feminine (aapki) and 'samman' takes 'ka'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to respect an opinion?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the formal 'aapki' and the standard expression 'samman karna'.
Complete the dialogue politely.
A: मुझे लगता है कि हमें यह कार नहीं खरीदनी चाहिए। B: ____________________, लेकिन यह हमारे बजट में है।
Using 'samman karna' allows B to disagree politely.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A manager listening to a junior's idea.
A good manager respects (samman karna) their junior's ideas.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमैं ____ राय ____ सम्मान करता हूँ।
'Rai' is feminine (aapki) and 'samman' takes 'ka'.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the formal 'aapki' and the standard expression 'samman karna'.
A: मुझे लगता है कि हमें यह कार नहीं खरीदनी चाहिए। B: ____________________, लेकिन यह हमारे बजट में है।
Using 'samman karna' allows B to disagree politely.
Situation: A manager listening to a junior's idea.
A good manager respects (samman karna) their junior's ideas.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo. It simply means you acknowledge their right to have that thought. You can respect an opinion and still think it's wrong.
Yes, 'Aadar karna' is also correct and very formal, but 'Samman karna' is more common for 'opinions'.
Yes, 'Rai' can mean both 'opinion' and 'advice'. Context tells you which one it is.
'Rai' is feminine, so it takes 'ki'. 'Samman' is masculine, so the postposition before it is 'ka'.
Expressions liées
सहमत होना
similarTo agree
कद्र करना
synonymTo value/appreciate
अनदेखा करना
contrastTo ignore
बात काटना
contrastTo interrupt/contradict rudely
