B1 Collocation Formal

तोहफ़ा स्वीकारना

tohfa sweekarana

to accept a gift

Practice it

Meaning

To receive a present willingly.

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Cultural Background

Gifts are often given in odd numbers (e.g., 101, 501) for good luck. Accepting gifts with the right hand is strictly expected.

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Use both hands

When accepting a gift in India, use both hands to show respect.

Meaning

To receive a present willingly.

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Use both hands

When accepting a gift in India, use both hands to show respect.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is more formal?

A) मैंने तोहफ़ा लिया। B) मैंने तोहफ़ा स्वीकार किया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

'स्वीकार किया' is the formal verb for acceptance.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is more formal? Choose B1

A) मैंने तोहफ़ा लिया। B) मैंने तोहफ़ा स्वीकार किया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

'स्वीकार किया' is the formal verb for acceptance.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It sounds too formal. Use 'le lo' instead.

Related Phrases

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उपहार देना

contrast

To give a gift

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आभार प्रकट करना

builds on

To express gratitude

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