Meaning
To describe an event as seen firsthand, providing a personal perspective.
Cultural Background
News channels often use this phrase to build trust with viewers. In Indian courts, 'आँखों देखा' evidence is prioritized over circumstantial evidence. People use this to stop rumors: 'I'm not guessing, this is my आँखों देखा हाल.'
Focus on the eyes
Remember that 'आँख' means eye. If you didn't see it with your eyes, don't use this phrase.
Use with 'सुनाना'
It sounds most natural when you say 'आँखों देखा हाल सुनाना' (to narrate the account).
Meaning
To describe an event as seen firsthand, providing a personal perspective.
Focus on the eyes
Remember that 'आँख' means eye. If you didn't see it with your eyes, don't use this phrase.
Use with 'सुनाना'
It sounds most natural when you say 'आँखों देखा हाल सुनाना' (to narrate the account).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
पत्रकार ने दुर्घटना का ________ सुनाया।
A journalist reports what they see, which is an 'eyewitness account'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence.
You narrate (सुनाना) an account.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesपत्रकार ने दुर्घटना का ________ सुनाया।
A journalist reports what they see, which is an 'eyewitness account'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
You narrate (सुनाना) an account.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, you didn't witness the movie events in real life. Use it for real-world events.
It is neutral-to-formal. You can use it with friends or in a report.
Related Phrases
सुनी-सुनाई बात
contrastHearsay
प्रत्यक्षदर्शी
similarEyewitness
हकीकत बयां करना
similarStating reality
