B1 Expression Neutral

मुझे इसकी उम्मीद नहीं थी।

mujhe iski ummeed nahi thi.

I didn't expect this.

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Meaning

To convey surprise when an event or outcome was unforeseen.

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Cultural Background

In Indian culture, modesty is valued. Saying 'I didn't expect this' when receiving praise is a polite way to deflect credit.

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Focus on the 'mm'

Make sure to hold the 'm' sound in 'ummeed'.

Meaning

To convey surprise when an event or outcome was unforeseen.

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Focus on the 'mm'

Make sure to hold the 'm' sound in 'ummeed'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

मुझे इसकी ______ नहीं थी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: उम्मीद

The phrase requires the word for expectation.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

मुझे इसकी ______ नहीं थी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: उम्मीद

The phrase requires the word for expectation.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for both good and bad surprises.

Related Phrases

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सोचा नहीं था

synonym

I didn't think.

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