Meaning
Expressing great wonder, surprise, or admiration.
Cultural Background
It is extremely common in Delhi and Punjab. It is often used with a lot of hand gestures. Used in many song lyrics to describe a lover's beauty or a dancer's skill. Used in comments to show support for a post.
Tone matters
Use a high pitch for positive, low for negative.
Avoid formal use
Never use this in a professional setting.
Meaning
Expressing great wonder, surprise, or admiration.
Tone matters
Use a high pitch for positive, low for negative.
Avoid formal use
Never use this in a professional setting.
Use 'ka'
Adding 'ka' makes it a powerful adjective.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
यह फिल्म _____ है!
Since it's an exclamation, 'गज़ब' works best.
Which sentence is appropriate for a friend?
Choose the best option.
It's a natural exclamation.
Complete the response.
A: देखो मेरा नया घर! B: _____!
It shows excitement.
Match the situation to the usage.
You see a beautiful sunset.
Used for beauty.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह फिल्म _____ है!
Since it's an exclamation, 'गज़ब' works best.
Choose the best option.
It's a natural exclamation.
A: देखो मेरा नया घर! B: _____!
It shows excitement.
You see a beautiful sunset.
Used for beauty.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, only for extreme things.
Not if used with friends.
Ga-zab.
No, it's slang.
Yes, for shocking events.
It doesn't have one.
Yes, very often.
Not in modern usage.
Related Phrases
कमाल है
synonymIt's amazing
गज़ब ढाना
builds onTo do something impressive
अद्भुत
similarWonderful
