Meaning
An exclamation of praise for a good performance or achievement.
Cultural Background
It is very common for elders to use this with children to encourage learning. Used in offices to maintain a friendly, encouraging environment. It is a shared cultural marker across Hindi and Urdu speakers.
Use with a smile
Shabash is most effective when delivered with a genuine smile.
Hierarchy matters
Be careful using it with superiors; it can sound like you are judging them.
Meaning
An exclamation of praise for a good performance or achievement.
Use with a smile
Shabash is most effective when delivered with a genuine smile.
Hierarchy matters
Be careful using it with superiors; it can sound like you are judging them.
Test Yourself
When should you use 'शाबाश'?
A friend finishes a difficult project. What do you say?
Shabash is used to praise a completed task.
Complete the sentence.
तुमने बहुत अच्छा खेला, ______!
It fits the context of praising a sports performance.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A child learns to tie their shoes.
It is the perfect encouragement for a child's milestone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'मैंने परीक्षा पास कर ली!' B: '______! मुझे तुम पर गर्व है।'
It validates the achievement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA friend finishes a difficult project. What do you say?
Shabash is used to praise a completed task.
तुमने बहुत अच्छा खेला, ______!
It fits the context of praising a sports performance.
A child learns to tie their shoes.
It is the perfect encouragement for a child's milestone.
A: 'मैंने परीक्षा पास कर ली!' B: '______! मुझे तुम पर गर्व है।'
It validates the achievement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, use 'बधाई हो' instead.
It is neutral and works in most daily situations.
No, it is an invariant word.
Only if you are very close or in a specific mentor role.
It means 'be a king'.
Yes, in texts and emails.
Related Phrases
बहुत बढ़िया
synonymVery good
वाह
similarWow
बधाई हो
contrastCongratulations
