Meaning
A statement expressing doubt or disbelief.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'Yakeen' is often used interchangeably with 'Vishwas' due to Urdu influence. In corporate settings, people might use 'Mujhe sandeh hai' (I have doubt) to be more polite than 'Mujhe vishwas nahi hai'. In rural areas, the phrase might be shortened to just 'Vishwas nahi!' in very informal settings. Young people often mix English, saying 'Mujhe trust nahi hai' or 'I don't believe it'.
Intonation matters
A flat tone makes it a statement of fact. A rising tone makes it a question of disbelief.
Avoid being rude
Always add a polite follow-up if you are talking to someone you don't know well.
Meaning
A statement expressing doubt or disbelief.
Intonation matters
A flat tone makes it a statement of fact. A rising tone makes it a question of disbelief.
Avoid being rude
Always add a polite follow-up if you are talking to someone you don't know well.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
वह कह रहा है कि वह चांद पर गया था। ____!
The context implies disbelief, so 'Mujhe vishwas nahi hai' is the correct choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to express disbelief.
Hindi uses the dative case 'Mujhe' for states of mind.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मैंने आज 10 किलोमीटर दौड़ा। B: ____
The statement is surprising, so expressing disbelief is a natural response.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesवह कह रहा है कि वह चांद पर गया था। ____!
The context implies disbelief, so 'Mujhe vishwas nahi hai' is the correct choice.
Choose the correct way to express disbelief.
Hindi uses the dative case 'Mujhe' for states of mind.
A: मैंने आज 10 किलोमीटर दौड़ा। B: ____
The statement is surprising, so expressing disbelief is a natural response.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but be careful. It's better to say 'Mujhe sandeh hai' (I have doubts) to sound more professional.
No, 'Yakeen' is also very common and perfectly interchangeable.
Related Phrases
मुझे यकीन नहीं है
synonymI don't believe it
क्या सच में?
similarReally?
मुझे संदेह है
similarI have doubt
मजाक कर रहे हो?
similarAre you joking?
