Meaning
To express strong disbelief or impossibility regarding a statement or situation.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is often accompanied by a hand gesture of disbelief, such as shaking the head. In corporate settings, it is used to politely question a decision without being aggressive. On platforms like WhatsApp, it is often used with emojis like 😱 or 🤯.
Add emotion
Use a high pitch on 'सच' to show more shock.
Don't be robotic
Don't say it too slowly, or it sounds like you are reading a book.
Meaning
To express strong disbelief or impossibility regarding a statement or situation.
Add emotion
Use a high pitch on 'सच' to show more shock.
Don't be robotic
Don't say it too slowly, or it sounds like you are reading a book.
Combine with gestures
Use your hands to emphasize the disbelief.
Test Yourself
Select the correct way to express disbelief.
Which sentence expresses shock?
The modal 'सकना' is required for disbelief.
Fill in the missing word.
यह सच नहीं ____ सकता।
The phrase is 'हो सकता'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'वह जीत गया!' B: '____!'
This is the standard reaction to surprising news.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You hear your favorite store closed down.
This is the appropriate reaction to bad news.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWhich sentence expresses shock?
The modal 'सकना' is required for disbelief.
यह सच नहीं ____ सकता।
The phrase is 'हो सकता'.
A: 'वह जीत गया!' B: '____!'
This is the standard reaction to surprising news.
You hear your favorite store closed down.
This is the appropriate reaction to bad news.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is neutral enough for most professional settings.
No, it is a standard reaction to shock.
Use 'यह झूठ है' instead.
Yes, it is common in texts and emails.
No, it is gender-neutral.
Yes, adding 'है' is optional but common.
Just 'यह सच नहीं हो सकता!'
Yes, it works for any news that is hard to believe.
Related Phrases
मुझे विश्वास नहीं हो रहा
synonymI can't believe it.
यह कैसे हो सकता है?
similarHow can this be?
क्या सच में?
builds onReally?
