suggestion
A suggestion is an idea, plan, or possibility that someone mentions for another person to consider. It is also used to describe a slight trace or a small amount of something.
A suggestion is a polite and collaborative way to offer an idea for consideration.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- An idea offered for someone to think about or act upon.
- Usually used with the verb 'make' rather than 'do'.
- Can also mean a very small amount or a hint.
Summary
A suggestion is a polite and collaborative way to offer an idea for consideration.
- An idea offered for someone to think about or act upon.
- Usually used with the verb 'make' rather than 'do'.
- Can also mean a very small amount or a hint.
Always Use 'Make' With Suggestion
In English, we 'make a suggestion.' Avoid saying 'do a suggestion' or 'give a suggestion,' as 'make' is the natural collocation.
Don't Confuse With the Verb
Remember that 'suggestion' is the noun, while 'suggest' is the verb. You 'make a suggestion' or you 'suggest an idea.'
Politeness in Western Culture
Using the word 'suggestion' is a common politeness strategy to avoid sounding bossy or demanding in workplace environments.
उदाहरण
4 / 4I'm open to any suggestions you might have for the weekend.
The committee will take your suggestion into account during the meeting.
It was just a suggestion, you don't have to follow it.
There is a suggestion of a correlation between the two data sets.
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'suggest' + 'ion'. You are putting an 'ion' (a tiny bit of an idea) into the conversation.
Overview
The word 'suggestion' is a versatile noun primarily used to describe the act of putting forward an idea for consideration. It is a fundamental part of collaborative communication, allowing people to share thoughts without the force of a command. 2) Usage Patterns: It is a countable noun, meaning it can be used in the singular ('a suggestion') or plural ('many suggestions'). It is most frequently paired with the verb 'make.' Grammatically, it is often followed by a 'that' clause (e.g., 'the suggestion that we leave') or the preposition 'for' (e.g., 'a suggestion for lunch'). 3) Common Contexts: In professional settings, suggestions are the building blocks of brainstorming and feedback. In social life, they are used to make plans or offer polite advice. Interestingly, in creative or descriptive contexts, 'suggestion' can mean a 'hint' or 'trace,' such as 'a suggestion of spice in the soup' or 'a suggestion of a smile.' 4) Similar Words Comparison: While 'suggestion,' 'advice,' and 'recommendation' are related, they differ in tone and grammar. 'Advice' is uncountable and usually comes from a place of authority or experience. A 'recommendation' is more formal and implies a preferred choice after evaluation. A 'suggestion' is the most casual and open-ended of the three, often serving as just one of many possibilities to think about.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The word is neutral and can be used in almost any social or professional register. In formal writing, it is often paired with verbs like 'submit' or 'propose' rather than just 'make.'
सामान्य गलतियाँ
The most common error is treating it as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'I have some suggestion' instead of 'some suggestions'). Another mistake is using the verb 'do' with it.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'suggest' + 'ion'. You are putting an 'ion' (a tiny bit of an idea) into the conversation.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From the Latin 'suggestio,' which comes from 'suggerere,' meaning 'to bring under' or 'to supply.'
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In English-speaking cultures, making a 'suggestion' is often preferred over giving 'orders' to maintain a polite and egalitarian atmosphere in the workplace.
उदाहरण
I'm open to any suggestions you might have for the weekend.
everydayThe committee will take your suggestion into account during the meeting.
formalIt was just a suggestion, you don't have to follow it.
informalThere is a suggestion of a correlation between the two data sets.
academicशब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
open to suggestions
any suggestions?
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
'Advice' is uncountable and implies more authority; 'suggestion' is countable and more casual.
A 'recommendation' is usually a formal endorsement of the best option, while a 'suggestion' is just one possibility.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
Always Use 'Make' With Suggestion
In English, we 'make a suggestion.' Avoid saying 'do a suggestion' or 'give a suggestion,' as 'make' is the natural collocation.
Don't Confuse With the Verb
Remember that 'suggestion' is the noun, while 'suggest' is the verb. You 'make a suggestion' or you 'suggest an idea.'
Politeness in Western Culture
Using the word 'suggestion' is a common politeness strategy to avoid sounding bossy or demanding in workplace environments.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word.
Do you have any ___ for where we should eat tonight?
The sentence requires a plural noun to follow the word 'any' in this context.
Choose the verb that best fits the sentence.
I would like to ___ a suggestion for the upcoming project.
'Make a suggestion' is the standard English collocation.
Reorder the words to create a logical sentence.
at / suggestion / was / started / his / project / the
The phrase 'at someone's suggestion' means that the action happened because that person suggested it.
स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालIt is a countable noun. You can say 'I have one suggestion' or 'I have several suggestions.'
'Suggestion' is countable and refers to a specific idea, while 'advice' is uncountable and refers to general guidance.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. You should say 'I have a suggestion for a book' or 'I suggest a book to you.'
Yes, it can mean a very slight trace or hint of something, like 'a suggestion of perfume in the air.'
