A2 Collocation Neutral

उपहार पाना।

uphaar paana.

Receive a gift.

Meaning

To be given a present.

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Cultural Background

Gifts are often given in odd numbers (like 101, 501) for good luck. It is polite to say 'dhanyavad' (thank you) immediately upon receiving a gift.

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Use 'milna'

In casual speech, 'मुझे उपहार मिला' is more common than 'मैंने उपहार पाया'.

Meaning

To be given a present.

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Use 'milna'

In casual speech, 'मुझे उपहार मिला' is more common than 'मैंने उपहार पाया'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

मुझे जन्मदिन पर बहुत सारे उपहार _____।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पाया

Since you are the recipient, 'paana' is the correct verb.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

मुझे जन्मदिन पर बहुत सारे उपहार _____।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पाया

Since you are the recipient, 'paana' is the correct verb.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it means 'to get' or 'to find' in general.

Related Phrases

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उपहार देना

contrast

To give a gift

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तोहफा मिलना

synonym

To receive a gift

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