Signification
To express admiration.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, it is common to use 'Masha'Allah' before or after 'Ta'reef' to show that you have good intentions and are not casting an 'evil eye'. The city of Lucknow is famous for 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette). Here, 'Ta'reef' is an art form. People use very flowery language to praise even small things. In poetry gatherings, the audience does 'Ta'reef' by shouting 'Wah wah!' or 'Mukarrar!' (Encore!). This is the ultimate form of public praise. In modern offices in Karachi or Lahore, 'Ta'reef' is used in 'Appraisal' meetings. It is often mixed with English: 'Boss نے میرے project کی بہت tareef ki'.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember 'Ta'reef' is a girl! Use 'ki' before it. 'Us ki ta'reef'.
Humility
If someone praises you, don't just say 'I know'. Say 'Shukriya' or 'Aap ki nazar hai' (It is your kind vision).
Signification
To express admiration.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember 'Ta'reef' is a girl! Use 'ki' before it. 'Us ki ta'reef'.
Humility
If someone praises you, don't just say 'I know'. Say 'Shukriya' or 'Aap ki nazar hai' (It is your kind vision).
Don't Overdo It
Too much 'Ta'reef' can feel like 'Khushamad' (flattery), which is looked down upon.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna' and the correct particle.
میں نے علی ___ تعریف ___۔
Because 'Ta'reef' is feminine, we use 'ki' (particle) and 'ki' (past tense verb).
Which sentence is the most natural way to praise food at a friend's house?
کھانے کے بارے میں کیا کہیں گے؟
Option B uses the phrase correctly to express admiration for the taste.
Match the Urdu phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the description.
Complete the dialogue.
سارہ: آپ کا نیا لباس بہت اچھا ہے۔ مریم: _________۔
The most polite response to a compliment is thanking the person for the praise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمیں نے علی ___ تعریف ___۔
Because 'Ta'reef' is feminine, we use 'ki' (particle) and 'ki' (past tense verb).
کھانے کے بارے میں کیا کہیں گے؟
Option B uses the phrase correctly to express admiration for the taste.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched in the description.
سارہ: آپ کا نیا لباس بہت اچھا ہے۔ مریم: _________۔
The most polite response to a compliment is thanking the person for the praise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! Even though 'Ta'reef' is a feminine noun, you use it to praise anyone—men, women, or objects.
Almost exactly. It covers both 'to praise' and 'to compliment'.
Us ne meri ta'reef ki. (اس نے میری تعریف کی۔)
The opposite is 'Burayi' (speaking ill) or 'Tanqeed' (criticism).
Yes, 'Main ne film ki ta'reef ki' means 'I praised the movie'.
To show the praise is sincere and to protect the person from bad luck or envy.
Yes, it is extremely common in spoken Hindi, especially in Bollywood songs.
It means 'praiseworthy' or 'admirable'.
No, that sounds like a literal translation of 'to give a compliment'. Always use 'karna'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or your boss.
Expressions liées
ستائش کرنا
synonymTo appreciate or commend
حوصلہ افزائی کرنا
builds onTo encourage
برائی کرنا
contrastTo speak ill of someone
خوشامد کرنا
specialized formTo flatter
