C1 Expression 격식체

किसी की राय का सम्मान करना

kisi ki raay ka samman karna

respect someone's opinion

To acknowledge and value another person's viewpoint, even if different.

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문화적 배경

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.

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The 'Lekin' Bridge

Always use this phrase before saying 'Lekin' (But) to make your disagreement sound professional.

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Gender Trap

Never say 'Aapka rai'. It's always 'Aapki rai'. This is a common C1-level slip-up.

To acknowledge and value another person's viewpoint, even if different.

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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.

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Eye Contact

In India, respecting an opinion is often accompanied by a slight head tilt or nod.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct possessive pronoun and postposition.

मैं ____ राय ____ सम्मान करता हूँ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Rai' is feminine (aapki) and 'samman' takes 'ka'.

Which sentence is the most formal way to respect an opinion?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

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।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

Using 'samman karna' allows B to disagree politely.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A manager listening to a junior's idea.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

A good manager respects (samman karna) their junior's ideas.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun and postposition. Fill Blank B1

मैं ____ राय ____ सम्मान करता हूँ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Rai' is feminine (aapki) and 'samman' takes 'ka'.

Which sentence is the most formal way to respect an opinion? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

Option B uses the formal 'aapki' and the standard expression 'samman karna'.

Complete the dialogue politely. dialogue_completion B2

A: मुझे लगता है कि हमें यह कार नहीं खरीदनी चाहिए। B: ____________________, लेकिन यह हमारे बजट में है।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

Using 'samman karna' allows B to disagree politely.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: A manager listening to a junior's idea.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

A good manager respects (samman karna) their junior's ideas.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No. 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'.

관련 표현

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सहमत होना

similar

To agree

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कद्र करना

synonym

To value/appreciate

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अनदेखा करना

contrast

To ignore

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बात काटना

contrast

To interrupt/contradict rudely

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