B1 Expression Neutral

मुझे संकोच हो रहा है।

mujhe sankoch ho raha hai.

I am feeling hesitant.

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Meaning

Expressing a feeling of shyness or reluctance.

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Cultural Background

In North India, 'sankoch' is often used by guests when offered a second helping of food. In professional settings, it is used to show respect to superiors. Younger members often show 'sankoch' in front of elders.

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Use it to be polite

Using this phrase makes you sound more humble and polite.

Meaning

Expressing a feeling of shyness or reluctance.

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Use it to be polite

Using this phrase makes you sound more humble and polite.

Test Yourself

Which is correct?

मुझे ______ हो रहा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संकोच

Sankoch is the correct noun for hesitation.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is correct? Choose A1

मुझे ______ हो रहा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: संकोच

Sankoch is the correct noun for hesitation.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and works in almost all situations.

Related Phrases

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हिचकिचाना

synonym

to hesitate

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