Meaning
To make a promise or commitment.
Cultural Background
Vachan is often used in wedding vows (Saptapadi), where the couple makes seven promises to each other. In the Ramayana, King Dasharatha's 'vachan' to his wife Kaikeyi is the central conflict of the epic.
Context is King
If you are unsure, use 'waada'. Only use 'vachan' if you are truly serious.
Meaning
To make a promise or commitment.
Context is King
If you are unsure, use 'waada'. Only use 'vachan' if you are truly serious.
Test Yourself
Which situation is best for 'vachan dena'?
You are promising your boss you will finish a major contract.
Vachan dena is formal and appropriate for high-stakes professional promises.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesYou are promising your boss you will finish a major contract.
Vachan dena is formal and appropriate for high-stakes professional promises.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsThe phrase itself is not, but the verb 'diya' changes based on the gender of the object (vachan is masculine).
Related Phrases
वादा करना
similarTo promise
जुबान देना
similarTo give one's tongue/word
वचन निभाना
builds onTo keep one's promise
