Meaning
A polite way to acknowledge and appreciate someone's communication.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is a standard way to show respect to elders or superiors. In corporate settings, this phrase is used to build rapport during team meetings. Used to acknowledge someone's story or anecdote during a conversation.
Keep it simple
If you are nervous, just say 'Accha laga' (It felt good).
Smile
Non-verbal cues like a smile make this phrase much more effective.
Meaning
A polite way to acknowledge and appreciate someone's communication.
Keep it simple
If you are nervous, just say 'Accha laga' (It felt good).
Smile
Non-verbal cues like a smile make this phrase much more effective.
Test Yourself
Which is the most appropriate response to good news?
Someone says: 'I got the promotion!'
This is the correct polite response to good news.
Complete the sentence.
आपकी बात सुनकर _____ लगा।
The phrase is 'accha laga'.
Complete the conversation.
A: 'I am moving to a new house.' B: '_____'
This acknowledges the news politely.
When should you NOT use this phrase?
Which situation is inappropriate?
It is insensitive to say 'it felt good' to bad news.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSomeone says: 'I got the promotion!'
This is the correct polite response to good news.
आपकी बात सुनकर _____ लगा।
The phrase is 'accha laga'.
A: 'I am moving to a new house.' B: '_____'
This acknowledges the news politely.
Which situation is inappropriate?
It is insensitive to say 'it felt good' to bad news.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is very professional and polite.
It is polite, but friends might use 'Sunke accha laga'.
Don't use it! Only use it when you understand and appreciate the news.
No, use 'Accha laga' for a gift, not 'sunkar' (hearing).
No, it is gender-neutral.
Yes, 'Bahut accha laga' adds more emphasis.
Related Phrases
सुनकर खुशी हुई
synonymHappy to hear
यह जानकर अच्छा लगा
similarGood to know this
सुनकर दुख हुआ
contrastSad to hear
