Meaning
To be extremely surprised, astonished, or lose one's senses due to shock.
Cultural Background
In India, people often use this to show they are impressed by someone's talent or a sudden achievement. It is common in Bollywood movies to show characters reacting to dramatic twists with this phrase.
Grammar check
Always use 'gaye' (plural) with 'hosh'.
Meaning
To be extremely surprised, astonished, or lose one's senses due to shock.
Grammar check
Always use 'gaye' (plural) with 'hosh'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
खबर सुनकर उसके होश _____ गए।
The phrase is 'hosh ud jana', so 'ud' is the root.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesखबर सुनकर उसके होश _____ गए।
The phrase is 'hosh ud jana', so 'ud' is the root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for both good and bad shock.
Related Phrases
हैरान होना
synonymTo be surprised
दांतों तले उंगली दबाना
similarTo be shocked/amazed