A2 Expression Neutre 2 min de lecture

दोस्तों को रेकमेंड करूँगा

doston ko recommend karunga

Recommend to friends

Littéralement: Friends (to) recommend will-do

En 15 secondes

  • A high-praise phrase for excellent service or products.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' by incorporating the English word 'recommend'.
  • Signals personal trust and future support for a business.

Signification

This phrase is the ultimate stamp of approval. It’s what you say when you love a service or product so much that you plan to tell your circle about it.

Exemples clés

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Finishing a great meal at a local dhaba

Khana bahut swadisht tha, dosto ko recommend karunga.

The food was delicious, I will recommend it to friends.

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Leaving a positive Google review for a hotel

Service badhiya hai, main sabko recommend karungi.

The service is great, I will recommend it to everyone.

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Texting a friend about a new movie

Bhai, movie mast hai! Dosto ko recommend karunga.

Brother, the movie is awesome! I'll recommend it to friends.

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Contexte culturel

In cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, Hinglish is the primary mode of communication. Using 'recommend' shows you are part of the modern, tech-savvy population. Providing a recommendation is seen as a way of returning the favor for good hospitality. It's a social 'thank you'. With the rise of WhatsApp groups, 'recommending to friends' often means sharing a link or a location pin immediately. In the Indian corporate world, a 'recommendation' is often the only way to get a foot in the door, making this phrase very powerful.

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Use 'Pakka'

Add 'pakka' (definitely) before 'recommend' to sound like a native. 'Main pakka recommend karunga!'

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Gender Check

Always remember: men say 'karunga', women say 'karungi'. Mixing this up is the #1 learner mistake.

En 15 secondes

  • A high-praise phrase for excellent service or products.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' by incorporating the English word 'recommend'.
  • Signals personal trust and future support for a business.

What It Means

This phrase is a high compliment in Hindi. It translates to "I will recommend this to my friends." It shows you are genuinely impressed. It’s not just about liking something. It’s about putting your reputation on the line for it.

How To Use It

You use this phrase at the end of an experience. Use it when finishing a meal or checking out of a hotel. The verb karūṅgā is for males. If you are female, say karūṅgī. It’s a simple future tense construction. It sounds active and promising. You are telling the person that their hard work paid off.

When To Use It

Use it when you feel a personal connection to a service. It’s perfect for small business owners. They value word-of-mouth more than gold. Use it after a great haircut. Use it after a helpful tour guide finishes their trip. It’s also great for social media captions. If you post a photo of a cool cafe, this is your go-to line.

When NOT To Use It

Don’t use it if the service was just "okay." It carries weight, so save it for the good stuff. Avoid it in super-corporate legal contracts. It’s a social expression, not a legal guarantee. Also, don't say it if you're alone in a room. That’s just talking to yourself, and your friends can't hear you anyway!

Cultural Background

Indian culture thrives on community and "Log Kya Kahenge" (What will people say). Recommendations are the lifeblood of Indian society. From finding a doctor to a wedding photographer, we trust friends over ads. By saying this, you are entering that circle of trust. It’s a way of showing respect to the worker’s craft.

Common Variations

You can swap Dosto (Friends) for other groups. Try Sabko (Everyone) for a broader reach. Or use Ghar-walon ko (Family members) for something more intimate. If you want to sound more formal, use Sufarish instead of Recommend. But Recommend is very common in modern Hinglish. It sounds hip and current.

Notes d'usage

The phrase is highly versatile and fits almost any service-based interaction. It leans slightly informal due to the use of 'recommend', but is perfectly acceptable in professional service environments.

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Use 'Pakka'

Add 'pakka' (definitely) before 'recommend' to sound like a native. 'Main pakka recommend karunga!'

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Gender Check

Always remember: men say 'karunga', women say 'karungi'. Mixing this up is the #1 learner mistake.

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The 'Bhai' Factor

In very informal settings, replace 'doston' with 'bhaiyon' (brothers) or 'doston-yaaron' for extra flavor.

Exemples

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#1 Finishing a great meal at a local dhaba
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Khana bahut swadisht tha, dosto ko recommend karunga.

The food was delicious, I will recommend it to friends.

A warm way to thank the owner.

#2 Leaving a positive Google review for a hotel
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Service badhiya hai, main sabko recommend karungi.

The service is great, I will recommend it to everyone.

Gender-specific 'karungi' used for a female speaker.

#3 Texting a friend about a new movie
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Bhai, movie mast hai! Dosto ko recommend karunga.

Brother, the movie is awesome! I'll recommend it to friends.

Casual 'Bhai' adds a friendly touch.

#4 A funny moment after a friend gives bad advice
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Teri advice? Haan, dosto ko recommend karunga... dushman banane ke liye!

Your advice? Yeah, I'll recommend it to friends... to make them enemies!

Sarcastic use of the phrase for humor.

#5 In a formal business meeting about a vendor
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Inka kaam acha hai, main apne dosto ko recommend karunga.

Their work is good, I will recommend them to my friends.

Shows professional confidence.

#6 Telling a tailor you love the new suit
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Fitting perfect hai, main dosto ko recommend karunga.

The fitting is perfect, I will recommend you to friends.

Directly encourages the artisan.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing postposition.

मैं दोस्तों ___ रेकमेंड करूँगा।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : को

The postposition 'ko' is used to indicate the person to whom the recommendation is made.

A woman is speaking. Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct feminine form:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : मैं दोस्तों को रेकमेंड करूँगी।

Female speakers use the 'i' ending (karungi) for the future tense.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

Waiter: 'सर, आपको हमारी सर्विस कैसी लगी?' You: '_________'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : मैं दोस्तों को रेकमेंड करूँगा।

This is the most natural way to express satisfaction to a service provider.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'मैं सबको रेकमेंड करूँगा'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : When you absolutely love a product and want everyone to know.

'Sabko' means 'everyone', indicating a higher level of enthusiasm.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the missing postposition. Fill Blank A1

मैं दोस्तों ___ रेकमेंड करूँगा।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : को

The postposition 'ko' is used to indicate the person to whom the recommendation is made.

A woman is speaking. Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct feminine form:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : मैं दोस्तों को रेकमेंड करूँगी।

Female speakers use the 'i' ending (karungi) for the future tense.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A2

Waiter: 'सर, आपको हमारी सर्विस कैसी लगी?' You: '_________'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : मैं दोस्तों को रेकमेंड करूँगा।

This is the most natural way to express satisfaction to a service provider.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'मैं सबको रेकमेंड करूँगा'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : When you absolutely love a product and want everyone to know.

'Sabko' means 'everyone', indicating a higher level of enthusiasm.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

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While its roots are English, it is fully integrated into modern Hindi grammar and is used in newspapers, TV, and daily life.

Yes, but 'sifarish' is more common if you are recommending someone for a job.

If 'we' are recommending, say 'Hum doston ko recommend karenge.'

Yes, it is acceptable in a neutral business context, though 'sujhaav' is more formal.

Say 'Main recommend nahi karunga.'

Hindi doesn't attach tense endings directly to English verbs; it uses 'karna' as a bridge.

Yes, using 'Friends' instead of 'Doston' is also very common in Hinglish.

Say 'Main apne dost ko recommend karunga' (singular).

Constantly! Especially in modern rom-coms and urban dramas.

No, but saying it is a very polite way to show you appreciated a service.

Expressions liées

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सुझाव देना

similar

To give a suggestion

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सिफ़ारिश करना

specialized form

To recommend (usually a person)

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तारीफ करना

builds on

To praise

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सबको बताना

synonym

To tell everyone

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