Meaning
To welcome and entertain guests warmly and generously.
Cultural Background
Offering tea (chai) is the first step of hospitality. Serving food on a banana leaf is a sign of high respect. Guests are often given the best bed in the house.
Focus on the 'Nawazi'
Remember it means 'nurturing'. It's about the care, not just the food.
The 'Atithi' concept
Connecting this phrase to 'Atithi Devo Bhava' will help you understand the cultural weight.
Meaning
To welcome and entertain guests warmly and generously.
Focus on the 'Nawazi'
Remember it means 'nurturing'. It's about the care, not just the food.
The 'Atithi' concept
Connecting this phrase to 'Atithi Devo Bhava' will help you understand the cultural weight.
Test Yourself
Which verb goes with 'मेहमान नवाज़ी'?
वह बहुत अच्छी मेहमान नवाज़ी ______ है।
The phrase is 'मेहमान नवाज़ी करना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह बहुत अच्छी मेहमान नवाज़ी ______ है।
The phrase is 'मेहमान नवाज़ी करना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsUsually yes, but can apply to any situation where someone is hosting.
No, it sounds unnatural. Use 'सेवा' (service) for hotels.
Related Phrases
आतिथ्य सत्कार
synonymFormal hospitality
सेवा करना
similarTo serve
