Signification
To gain admiration or high regard from others through actions.
Contexte culturel
In Indian companies, 'Pratishtha' is often linked to 'Seniority' and 'Loyalty'. A long-serving employee earns prestige not just for their skills, but for their 'Nishtha' (loyalty) to the firm. In rural settings, 'Pratishtha' is synonymous with 'Panchayat' (village council) respect. It is often tied to how one settles disputes or helps others without seeking profit. Academics in India value 'Pratishtha' over 'Paisa' (money). Being called a 'Vidwan' (scholar) who has earned prestige is the highest honor. For Indians living abroad, 'Pratishtha arjit karna' often refers to the success of the community in fields like medicine or technology, reflecting well on the home country.
Use with 'अखंडता' (Integrity)
To sound like a native C1 speaker, pair this phrase with 'Akhandta' or 'Satyanishtha' (Integrity/Truthfulness).
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Pratishtha' is feminine. This is the most common error for non-native speakers.
Signification
To gain admiration or high regard from others through actions.
Use with 'अखंडता' (Integrity)
To sound like a native C1 speaker, pair this phrase with 'Akhandta' or 'Satyanishtha' (Integrity/Truthfulness).
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Pratishtha' is feminine. This is the most common error for non-native speakers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
स्वामी विवेकानंद ने पूरे विश्व में भारत के लिए प्रतिष्ठा _______ की।
Since 'Pratishtha' is feminine, the perfective verb must be 'ki'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Select the best option:
Prestige is earned through positive actions like service, not negative ones like theft, and it's not a physical object or food.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: हमारे नए प्रोजेक्ट से कंपनी को क्या फायदा होगा? B: इससे न केवल मुनाफा होगा, बल्कि हम बाज़ार में _______ भी _______।
In a formal business context, 'Pratishtha arjit karna' is the most professional choice.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesस्वामी विवेकानंद ने पूरे विश्व में भारत के लिए प्रतिष्ठा _______ की।
Since 'Pratishtha' is feminine, the perfective verb must be 'ki'.
Select the best option:
Prestige is earned through positive actions like service, not negative ones like theft, and it's not a physical object or food.
A: हमारे नए प्रोजेक्ट से कंपनी को क्या फायदा होगा? B: इससे न केवल मुनाफा होगा, बल्कि हम बाज़ार में _______ भी _______।
In a formal business context, 'Pratishtha arjit karna' is the most professional choice.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is very common in business Hindi to say a brand has earned prestige in the market.
'Izzat' is more emotional and personal. 'Pratishtha' is more formal and structural.
No, you can also 'Arjit' wealth (Dhan) or knowledge (Gyan), but it always implies effort.
Yes, but it is slightly less formal than 'Arjit karna'.
Expressions liées
नाम रोशन करना
similarTo bring glory to one's name/family.
साख बनाना
specialized formTo build credit/credibility.
धूल चाटना
contrastTo be humiliated/defeated.
लोहा मनवाना
builds onTo force others to accept your superiority/skill.
