C1 Collocation Formal

बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन

behtareen pradarshan

Excellent performance

Meaning

An outstanding execution or achievement in a task or role.

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Cultural Background

In Indian MNCs, 'बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन' is often the highest rating in annual appraisals, usually linked to bonuses. Film critics use this phrase to distinguish a 'star' from an 'actor'. It signifies technical depth in acting. In Kathak or Carnatic music, a 'behtarīn pradarshan' implies the artist has successfully conveyed 'Rasa' (emotion). Parents and teachers use this to motivate students. It is often written in report cards.

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Use with 'Karnā'

Always remember that in the past tense, you must use 'ne' with the subject: 'Usne behtarīn pradarshan kiyā'.

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Gender Check

Even if a woman is performing, 'pradarshan' remains masculine. Don't say 'behtarīn pradarshanī' for a female performer.

Meaning

An outstanding execution or achievement in a task or role.

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Use with 'Karnā'

Always remember that in the past tense, you must use 'ne' with the subject: 'Usne behtarīn pradarshan kiyā'.

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Gender Check

Even if a woman is performing, 'pradarshan' remains masculine. Don't say 'behtarīn pradarshanī' for a female performer.

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Modesty

If someone says this to you, a polite 'Dhanyawad' (Thank you) or 'Yeh sab aapki prerna hai' (This is all your inspiration) is a very Indian way to respond.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम ने विश्व कप में _______ किया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन

We need the masculine noun 'pradarshan' (performance), not 'pradarshanī' (exhibition).

Which sentence is the most formal way to praise a colleague?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आपके कार्य का बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन सराहनीय है।

This uses formal pronouns ('aapke') and high-level vocabulary ('saraahaneeya').

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Where would you most likely see the headline 'बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A sports news website

It is a standard term for reporting on athletes' achievements.

Complete the dialogue.

Manager: इस प्रोजेक्ट के लिए धन्यवाद। Employee: जी, मैंने अपनी तरफ से _______ की कोशिश की।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन करने

The verb 'koshish' requires the infinitive 'karne' before it.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम ने विश्व कप में _______ किया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन

We need the masculine noun 'pradarshan' (performance), not 'pradarshanī' (exhibition).

Which sentence is the most formal way to praise a colleague? Choose C1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आपके कार्य का बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन सराहनीय है।

This uses formal pronouns ('aapke') and high-level vocabulary ('saraahaneeya').

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching A2

Where would you most likely see the headline 'बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A sports news website

It is a standard term for reporting on athletes' achievements.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

Manager: इस प्रोजेक्ट के लिए धन्यवाद। Employee: जी, मैंने अपनी तरफ से _______ की कोशिश की।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन करने

The verb 'koshish' requires the infinitive 'karne' before it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

Yes! You can say 'Is laptop ka behtarīn pradarshan hai' (This laptop has outstanding performance).

Yes, 'behtarīn' is the superlative form. It's like the difference between 'good' and 'the best'.

It is primarily formal and neutral. In very casual settings, it might sound a bit too serious.

The opposite is 'Nirāshājanak pradarshan' (Disappointing performance) or 'Kharāb pradarshan' (Poor performance).

Related Phrases

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शानदार प्रदर्शन

synonym

Grand/Magnificent performance

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सराहनीय कार्य

similar

Commendable work

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खराब प्रदर्शन

contrast

Poor performance

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रिकॉर्डतोड़ प्रदर्शन

specialized form

Record-breaking performance

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