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तमाशा

tamaasha
Examples तमाशा in 30 Seconds
Explanation तमाशा in your Level:
At the A1 level, think of 'Tamasha' simply as a 'show' or a 'performance'. It is a word you use to describe things you might see at a fair (Mela) or on the street. For beginners, the most important thing to remember is that it is a masculine noun. You can use it in simple sentences like 'I see a show' (Main tamasha dekhta hoon). It's a fun word because it's easy to pronounce and very common in everyday talk. You will mostly hear it when people are talking about entertainment like street magic, monkey shows, or puppets. Just remember: Tamasha = Show. It's something you watch for fun. At this stage, don't worry too much about the negative meanings; just focus on the 'performance' aspect. You will often see 'Tamasha' alongside words like 'bachhe' (children) and 'khushi' (happiness) in basic stories. Practice saying 'Achha tamasha' (Good show) or 'Bada tamasha' (Big show).
At the A2 level, you start to use 'Tamasha' in slightly more complex sentences and begin to understand its figurative side. You will learn that 'Tamasha' isn't just a planned show; it can also be something that happens suddenly that people stop to watch. You might use it to describe a puppet show (Kathputli ka tamasha) or a circus. You also start to use verbs like 'dekhna' (to watch) and 'dikhaana' (to show). For example, 'Madaari tamasha dikha raha hai' (The juggler is showing a performance). This is also the stage where you should learn that 'Tamasha' can mean 'making a scene'. If you see someone shouting, you might say 'Wahan kya tamasha ho raha hai?' (What scene is happening there?). You are expanding from just 'show' to 'spectacle'. You should also be careful with the plural; the plural of 'Tamasha' is 'Tamashe'. So, 'Many shows' would be 'Bahut saare tamashe'.
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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'Tamasha' in its social and idiomatic contexts. You will frequently encounter the phrase 'Tamasha khada karna' (to create a scene). This is a very common expression used when someone is being difficult or dramatic in public. You will also understand the nuance between 'Tamasha' and 'Natak'. While 'Natak' is acting, 'Tamasha' is the public spectacle caused by that acting. A B1 learner should be able to describe a situation where a small problem turned into a big 'Tamasha'. For example, 'A small accident happened, and people created a big spectacle' (Chhoti si takkar hui aur logon ne bada tamasha khada kar diya). You also start to see 'Tamasha' used in media and movies. You understand that when a movie is called 'Tamasha', it's likely about the 'drama' or 'spectacle' of life. You can use it to talk about social events and your reaction to them.
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At the B2 level, you can use 'Tamasha' to discuss more abstract concepts. You might use it to criticize sensationalism in the media or political grandstanding. You understand the cultural weight of the word—how it relates to the Indian concept of public shame and the 'log kya kahenge' (what will people say) mentality. A B2 speaker can use 'Tamasha' ironically or sarcastically. For example, 'Wah! Kya tamasha hai!' (Wow! What a spectacle!) can be said when watching a chaotic situation with amusement or disdain. You also understand the use of 'Tamasha' in literature and lyrics. You can distinguish between the Marathi folk form 'Tamasha' and the general Hindi usage. Your vocabulary includes collocations like 'Tamasha banna' (to become a spectacle) and 'Tamasha dekhna' (to watch the fun/spectacle). You are able to use the word to provide commentary on social behavior and public events with more precision.
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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the philosophical and historical nuances of 'Tamasha'. You can discuss its Persian etymology and how it evolved from 'walking together' to 'spectacle'. You can use the word in academic or literary discussions about street theater and its role in Indian society. You understand the use of 'Tamasha' in Sufi poetry, where the world is described as a 'Tamashagah' (a place of spectacle). You can analyze how the word is used in modern literature to represent the superficiality of modern life. Your usage is nuanced; you know exactly when to use 'Tamasha' versus 'Pradarshan' or 'Vibhatsa'. You can use it to describe complex social phenomena, like the 'media tamasha' surrounding a high-profile court case. You are sensitive to the registers—knowing that 'Tamasha' is a powerful word that can range from playful to deeply insulting depending on the tone and context.
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At the C2 level, you use 'Tamasha' with the ease of a native speaker, incorporating it into complex metaphors and sophisticated social critiques. You can engage in debates about the 'society of the spectacle' using Hindi terminology, where 'Tamasha' serves as a central concept. You understand the most obscure idioms and can play with the word's multiple meanings in creative writing or oratory. You can appreciate the irony in a situation where a protest against 'Tamasha' becomes a 'Tamasha' itself. Your understanding covers the entire spectrum: from the dusty street corners where a 'Madaari' performs, to the high-stakes 'Tamasha' of national elections, to the existential 'Tamasha' of human existence. You can use the word to express a wide range of emotions—cynicism, wonder, disgust, or amusement—and you can navigate the cultural sensitivities associated with the word in different regions of India and among different social classes.
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Examples

तमाशा in 30 Seconds

  • Tamasha means 'show' or 'spectacle' in Hindi, used for both street performances and public disturbances.
  • It is a masculine noun, so always use masculine adjectives like 'bada' or 'achha' with it.
  • Commonly used in the phrase 'tamasha khada karna' which means to create an embarrassing public scene.
  • Culturally, it reflects the Indian focus on public behavior and the spectacle of everyday life.

The Hindi word तमाशा (Tamasha) is a vibrant and multi-layered noun that every Hindi learner should master early on. At its most basic level, it refers to a public show, a performance, or a spectacle. Historically, it often described street plays, magic shows, or folk performances that gathered a crowd in a public square. However, in modern conversational Hindi, its meaning has evolved significantly to include figurative spectacles—specifically, the kind of public 'scene' or 'drama' that occurs when people argue or behave outlandishly in public. Understanding this word requires a grasp of both its celebratory, artistic roots and its more critical, everyday usage regarding social behavior.

Literal Meaning
A public performance, exhibition, or entertainment, typically one that is lively and attracts a large audience.

गाँव के मेले में एक बहुत बड़ा तमाशा हो रहा है। (A very big show/spectacle is happening at the village fair.)

When you use 'Tamasha' in a positive or neutral context, you are usually talking about entertainment. For example, a street magician's act is a 'Tamasha'. However, the word takes a sharp turn into the realm of social etiquette when used to describe human conflict. If two people are shouting at each other on a busy street, a bystander might say, 'Tamasha mat karo' (Don't make a scene). In this context, the word implies that the private conflict has become public entertainment for others, which is generally looked down upon in Indian culture. This duality makes it a powerful word for expressing both excitement and disapproval.

Figurative Meaning
A public disturbance, a 'scene', or a fuss that attracts unwanted attention from onlookers.

सड़क पर झगड़ा करके तमाशा मत बनाओ। (Don't make a spectacle/scene by fighting on the road.)

Culturally, the concept of 'Tamasha' is tied to the idea of the 'public eye'. In India, where public spaces are often crowded and communal, anything that draws a 'bheed' (crowd) is a 'Tamasha'. Whether it's a monkey trainer performing tricks or a heated political debate at a tea stall, the word captures the essence of public engagement. It is a masculine noun, so it takes masculine verbs and adjectives (e.g., 'Achha tamasha', 'Tamasha hua').

Social Context
Used frequently in households to tell children or arguing adults to stop being dramatic or drawing attention to themselves.

लोग देख रहे हैं, यहाँ तमाशा खड़ा मत करो। (People are watching, don't start a scene here.)

Using तमाशा correctly involves knowing which verbs it commonly pairs with. The most frequent pairings are with 'dekhna' (to watch), 'dikhaana' (to show/perform), 'karna' (to do/make a scene), and 'banna' (to become a spectacle). Each of these combinations shifts the meaning slightly, moving from innocent entertainment to social embarrassment.

With 'Dekhna' (To Watch)
Used when you are an observer of a performance or a public event.

बच्चे सड़क पर मदारी का तमाशा देख रहे हैं। (Children are watching the juggler's show on the street.)

When you want to express that someone is making an unnecessary fuss, you use 'karna' or 'khada karna' (to stand up/start). This is almost always negative. For instance, if a customer is yelling at a waiter for a minor mistake, someone might intervene by saying, 'Chhoti si baat par itna tamasha kyun kar rahe ho?' (Why are you making such a big scene over a small matter?). Here, 'Tamasha' highlights the disproportionate nature of the reaction.

With 'Karna' (To Do/Make)
Used to describe the act of creating a public disturbance or being overly dramatic.

उसने ऑफिस में अपनी सैलरी के लिए बहुत तमाशा किया। (He made a huge scene in the office for his salary.)

Another common usage is 'Tamasha banna' (to become a spectacle). This is often used as a warning to someone that they are losing their dignity or being laughed at by others. 'Apna tamasha mat banao' translates to 'Don't make a spectacle of yourself' or 'Don't let yourself become a laughing stock'. It suggests that the person's behavior is providing entertainment to others at their own expense.

With 'Banna' (To Become)
Used to warn someone that they are becoming the object of public ridicule.

अगर तुम रोओगे, तो सब देखेंगे और तुम्हारा तमाशा बनेगा। (If you cry, everyone will watch and you will become a spectacle.)

You will hear तमाशा in a variety of settings across India. In rural areas, it still carries its traditional meaning of folk entertainment. In the cities, you'll hear it in traffic jams (when people argue after a minor collision), in markets, and very frequently in Bollywood movies and TV dramas. Bollywood often uses 'Tamasha' as a title or a central theme to represent the 'drama of life'. There is a famous movie titled 'Tamasha' which explores the idea of a person performing a role for society while losing their true self.

In Daily Life
Commonly heard during public disagreements, street performances, or when someone is being overly theatrical.

बाज़ार में दो औरतों के बीच झगड़े का तमाशा देखने के लिए भीड़ जमा हो गई। (A crowd gathered in the market to watch the spectacle of the fight between two women.)

Parents often use the word with their children. If a child is throwing a tantrum in a toy store, a mother might whisper, 'Bas karo, sab log dekh rahe hain, tamasha mat karo' (Stop it, everyone is looking, don't make a scene). In this context, it is a tool for social control, reminding the child of the 'public eye'. You might also hear it in news headlines describing political rallies or chaotic sessions in parliament, where 'Tamasha' implies that the serious business of governance has turned into a circus.

In Media & News
Used to describe chaotic events, sensationalist news stories, or political grandstanding.

टीवी न्यूज़ चैनल हर छोटी बात का तमाशा बना देते हैं। (TV news channels make a spectacle out of every small thing.)

Finally, in more poetic or philosophical Hindi, 'Tamasha' refers to the world itself. The idea that 'Duniya ek tamasha hai' (The world is a show/spectacle) is a common trope in Sufi and Bhakti poetry, suggesting that the material world is a fleeting performance staged by the divine, and we are merely spectators or actors in it.

In Literature/Poetry
Refers to the transient and illusory nature of life and the world.

यह दुनिया एक तमाशा है, और हम सब इसके पात्र। (This world is a spectacle, and we are all its characters.)

While तमाशा is a relatively simple word, learners often make a few key mistakes, mostly related to gender, intensity, and confusing it with similar-sounding words or specific cultural forms.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender
Learners often treat it as a feminine noun because it ends in 'a' (like 'chidiya' or 'gudiya'), but 'Tamasha' is masculine. Using 'badi tamasha' or 'tamasha hui' is incorrect.

ग़लत: वहाँ बहुत बड़ी तमाशा हो रही थी।

सही: वहाँ बहुत बड़ा तमाशा हो रहा था। (Correct: A very big spectacle was happening there.)

Another mistake is using 'Tamasha' when you actually mean a formal 'program' or 'performance' (like a classical dance or a formal play). While 'Tamasha' can mean performance, it has a connotation of being informal, street-based, or loud. For a formal concert, 'Karyakram' (program) or 'Prastuti' (presentation) is more appropriate. Using 'Tamasha' for a serious classical music concert might sound slightly disrespectful.

Mistake 2: Using it for Formal Events
Avoid using 'Tamasha' for high-brow or academic performances unless you intend to be informal or slightly derogatory.

कॉन्सर्ट के लिए 'कार्यक्रम' शब्द बेहतर है, 'तमाशा' नहीं। (The word 'Karyakram' is better for a concert, not 'Tamasha'.)

Lastly, don't confuse 'Tamasha' with 'Tamasha' (the Marathi folk form) in a general sense. If you are in Maharashtra, 'Tamasha' specifically refers to a rich tradition of theater involving music and dance. In general Hindi conversation outside of that context, it leans much more heavily toward 'a public scene' or 'street entertainment'.

Mistake 3: Overuse in Negative Contexts
While common for 'making a scene', don't forget its neutral meaning of 'spectacle'. It's not always a bad thing; it can just be something interesting to watch.

जादू का तमाशा देखना सबको पसंद है। (Everyone likes watching a magic show.)

Hindi has several words that overlap with तमाशा, depending on whether you want to focus on the performance aspect, the visual aspect, or the 'making a scene' aspect. Choosing the right one will make your Hindi sound more natural and precise.

प्रदर्शनी (Pradarshani) vs तमाशा
'Pradarshani' means an 'exhibition' or 'display'. It is formal and organized (like an art exhibition). 'Tamasha' is informal and often spontaneous.

If you are talking about a play or a drama, the word is 'Natak'. While 'Tamasha' can be used for a street play, 'Natak' is the standard word for theater. Interestingly, both words can be used figuratively to mean 'acting' or 'drama' in real life. 'Natak mat karo' and 'Tamasha mat karo' are similar, but 'Tamasha' implies a larger, more public spectacle, while 'Natak' implies someone is pretending or being fake.

नाटक (Natak) vs तमाशा
'Natak' refers to a play or pretense. 'Tamasha' refers to a public spectacle or scene. You 'do' a Natak to deceive or express emotion; you 'create' a Tamasha to cause a public stir.

वह रोने का नाटक कर रही है, पर यहाँ तमाशा मत करो। (She is pretending/acting to cry, but don't make a scene here.)

For a 'grand spectacle' or 'view', the word 'Drishya' (Scene/Sight) or 'Nazara' (View/Spectacle) is often used. 'Nazara' is more poetic and usually refers to beautiful scenery or a magnificent sight, whereas 'Tamasha' is more focused on the human element or the crowd's reaction. If you see a beautiful sunset, you call it a 'Sundar Nazara', not a 'Tamasha'.

नज़ारा (Nazara) vs तमाशा
'Nazara' is a beautiful or impressive sight. 'Tamasha' is a public show or a chaotic scene. You enjoy a Nazara; you watch or avoid a Tamasha.

पहाड़ों का नज़ारा बहुत सुंदर है, पर नीचे बाज़ार में तमाशा चल रहा है। (The view of the mountains is beautiful, but a spectacle is going on in the market below.)

Pronunciation Guide

UK /təˈmɑː.ʃə/
US /təˈmɑː.ʃə/
The primary stress is on the second syllable 'maa'.
Rhymes With
आशा (Aasha) भाषा (Bhasha) निराशा (Nirasha) जिज्ञासा (Jigyasa) पाशा (Pasha) अभिलाषा (Abhilasha) प्रत्याशा (Pratyasha) दुराशा (Durasha)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing the first 't' as a retroflex (hard) 'T' instead of dental.
  • Making the final 'a' too long (it should be relatively short).
  • Confusing the 'sh' sound with 's'.
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Examples by Level

1

यह एक अच्छा तमाशा है।

This is a good show.

Simple subject-complement structure with masculine adjective 'achha'.

2

बच्चे तमाशा देख रहे हैं।

Children are watching the show.

Present continuous tense with 'dekh rahe hain'.

3

मेले में तमाशा होगा।

There will be a show in the fair.

Future tense 'hoga' agreeing with masculine 'tamasha'.

4

मुझे तमाशा पसंद है।

I like the show/spectacle.

Dative subject construction with 'pasand'.

5

वह क्या तमाशा है?

What is that show/spectacle?

Interrogative sentence.

6

यहाँ तमाशा मत करो।

Don't make a scene here.

Imperative negative with 'mat'.

7

जादूगर का तमाशा देखो।

Watch the magician's show.

Genitive 'ka' used with 'jaadugar'.

8

तमाशा शुरू हो गया।

The show has started.

Perfective aspect 'ho gaya'.

1

सड़क पर मदारी का तमाशा चल रहा था।

A juggler's show was going on the street.

Past continuous 'chal raha tha'.

2

हमने कल रात एक बहुत बड़ा तमाशा देखा।

We watched a very big show last night.

Simple past 'dekha' with 'ne' ergative subject.

3

क्या तुम तमाशा देखने चलोगे?

Will you come to watch the show?

Future tense interrogative.

4

बाज़ार में बहुत शोर और तमाशा है।

There is a lot of noise and spectacle in the market.

Compound subject 'shor aur tamasha'.

5

वह छोटी बात पर तमाशा कर रहा है।

He is making a scene over a small matter.

Present continuous describing behavior.

6

मुझे तमाशा देखना अच्छा लगता है।

I like watching spectacles/shows.

Habitual present with 'achha lagta hai'.

7

तमाशा खत्म होने के बाद भीड़ चली गई।

After the show ended, the crowd left.

Postposition 'ke baad' requiring oblique form 'hone'.

8

यह तमाशा सिर्फ बच्चों के लिए है।

This show is only for children.

Postposition 'ke liye'.

1

बिना वजह तमाशा खड़ा करना उसकी आदत है।

It is his habit to create a scene without reason.

Infinitival subject 'tamasha khada karna'.

2

अगर तुम चिल्लाओगे तो तमाशा बन जाएगा।

If you scream, it will become a spectacle.

Conditional sentence with 'agar... to'.

3

पुलिस के आते ही तमाशा रुक गया।

As soon as the police arrived, the scene stopped.

Participle 'aate hi' indicating immediate action.

4

हमें दूसरों का तमाशा नहीं बनाना चाहिए।

We should not make a spectacle of others.

Modal 'chahiye' for obligation/advice.

5

उसने अपनी शादी को एक तमाशा बना दिया।

He made a spectacle of his wedding.

Ergative 'ne' with perfective 'bana diya'.

6

लोग तमाशा देखने के लिए रुक गए।

People stopped to watch the spectacle.

Purpose infinitive 'dekhne ke liye'.

7

यह कोई तमाशा नहीं है, यह एक गंभीर मामला है।

This is not a spectacle; it is a serious matter.

Contrastive sentence structure.

8

तमाशा देखने वालों की कमी नहीं है।

There is no lack of people who watch the spectacle.

Agentive 'waalon' (those who...).

1

राजनीति में हर दिन नया तमाशा देखने को मिलता है।

In politics, a new spectacle is seen every day.

Passive-like construction 'dekhne ko milta hai'.

2

मीडिया ने इस छोटी सी घटना का तमाशा बना दिया।

The media made a spectacle out of this small incident.

Use of 'ne' with feminine 'media' (media is often treated as feminine in Hindi).

3

पड़ोसियों के झगड़े का तमाशा पूरी गली देख रही थी।

The whole street was watching the spectacle of the neighbors' fight.

Genitive 'ke' linking 'jhagde' and 'tamasha'.

4

अपनी निजी बातों का तमाशा मत बनाओ।

Don't make a spectacle of your private matters.

Possessive 'apni' referring to the subject.

5

वह तमाशा देखने में इतना मग्न था कि उसे समय का पता ही नहीं चला।

He was so absorbed in watching the spectacle that he didn't realize the time.

Result clause with 'itna... ki'.

6

समाज अक्सर दूसरों के दुखों का तमाशा देखता है।

Society often watches the spectacle of others' sorrows.

Habitual present expressing a social critique.

7

बिना किसी तैयारी के मंच पर जाना एक तमाशा ही होगा।

Going on stage without any preparation will only be a spectacle.

Gerundial subject 'jaana'.

8

उसने अपनी हार को भी एक तमाशे में बदल दिया।

He turned even his defeat into a spectacle.

Perfective with 'badal diya'.

1

संसदीय कार्यवाही कभी-कभी एक तमाशा बनकर रह जाती है।

Parliamentary proceedings sometimes end up being just a spectacle.

Compound verb 'bankar reh jaati hai' (ends up being).

2

आधुनिक युग में, मानव जीवन एक वैश्विक तमाशा बन गया है।

In the modern era, human life has become a global spectacle.

Complex subject with adjectives 'aadhunik' and 'vaishvik'.

3

लेखक ने अपनी कहानी में सामाजिक कुरीतियों का तमाशा दिखाया है।

The author has shown the spectacle of social evils in his story.

Perfective 'dikhaaya hai'.

4

वह अपनी भावनाओं का तमाशा नहीं होने देना चाहता था।

He did not want his emotions to become a spectacle.

Passive infinitive 'hone dena' (to let become).

5

न्यायालय में वकील की दलीलें किसी तमाशे से कम नहीं थीं।

The lawyer's arguments in court were nothing less than a spectacle.

Comparison 'se kam nahin' (not less than).

6

इस तमाशे के पीछे की हकीकत कुछ और ही है।

The reality behind this spectacle is something else entirely.

Postpositional phrase 'ke peeche'.

7

उसने अपनी विद्वत्ता का ऐसा तमाशा खड़ा किया कि सब दंग रह गए।

He made such a spectacle of his scholarship that everyone was stunned.

Use of 'aisa... ki' for emphasis.

8

तमाशाई भीड़ को किसी की जान की परवाह नहीं होती।

The spectacle-seeking crowd does not care for anyone's life.

Adjectival form 'tamashayi' (spectator-like).

1

सूफी संतों के अनुसार, यह दृश्य जगत ईश्वर का एक विराट तमाशा है।

According to Sufi saints, this visible world is a grand spectacle of God.

Formal register with 'anusaar' and 'viraat'.

2

राजनीतिक अवसरवादिता ने लोकतंत्र को एक तमाशे में तब्दील कर दिया है।

Political opportunism has transformed democracy into a spectacle.

Use of 'tabdeel kar dena' (to transform).

3

कलाकार का उद्देश्य केवल तमाशा दिखाना नहीं, बल्कि चेतना जगाना होना चाहिए।

An artist's aim should not just be to show a spectacle, but to awaken consciousness.

Complex modal structure 'hona chahiye'.

4

इतिहास गवाह है कि सत्ता के संघर्ष अक्सर खूनी तमाशे में बदल जाते हैं।

History is witness that power struggles often turn into bloody spectacles.

Idiomatic 'itihas gawah hai'.

5

उसकी चुप्पी उस शोर-शराबे वाले तमाशे से कहीं अधिक प्रभावशाली थी।

Her silence was far more impactful than that noisy spectacle.

Comparative 'se kahin adhik'.

6

मीडिया की अति-सक्रियता ने न्याय प्रक्रिया को एक तमाशा बना कर रख दिया है।

The over-activity of the media has reduced the judicial process to a spectacle.

Compound verb 'bana kar rakh diya hai'.

7

जीवन के इस रंगमंच पर, मौत ही अंतिम तमाशा है।

On this stage of life, death is the final spectacle.

Metaphorical usage of 'rangmanch' and 'tamasha'.

8

वह इस तमाशाबीन दुनिया से दूर एकांत की तलाश में निकल पड़ा।

He set out in search of solitude, away from this spectacle-watching world.

Compound adjective 'tamashabeen' (spectator/watching the show).

Antonyms

शांति सन्नाटा गंभीरता

Common Collocations

तमाशा देखना
तमाशा करना
तमाशा खड़ा करना
तमाशा बनना
तमाशा दिखाना
बड़ा तमाशा
तमाशाई भीड़
तमाशा खत्म होना
तमाशा शुरू होना
दुनिया का तमाशा

Common Phrases

क्या तमाशा है!

— What a spectacle! (Used for something chaotic or ridiculous).

सब चिल्ला रहे हैं, क्या तमाशा है!

तमाशा मत बनाओ

— Don't make a scene / Don't make a spectacle of it.

चुप हो जाओ, तमाशा मत बनाओ।

तमाशा देखने वाले

— Bystanders / Onlookers who enjoy the drama.

तमाशा देखने वाले तो बहुत हैं, मदद कोई नहीं करता।

छोटा तमाशा

— A small show or minor incident.

गली में एक छोटा तमाशा हो रहा है।

तमाशा खड़ा हो गया

— A scene was created / A fuss started.

बात-बात में तमाशा खड़ा हो गया।

रोज का तमाशा

— Everyday drama / routine spectacle.

यह तो यहाँ का रोज का तमाशा है।

तमाशा खत्म

— The show is over / The drama is finished.

चलो अब, तमाशा खत्म।

तमाशा देखना है?

— Do you want to watch the show/drama? (Often sarcastic).

क्या खड़े होकर तमाशा देखना है?

तमाशा पसंद

— Someone who likes drama or spectacles.

वह तमाशा पसंद इंसान है।

तमाशे की जगह

— The place where the spectacle is happening.

तमाशे की जगह पर भीड़ थी।

Idioms & Expressions

"तमाशा खड़ा करना"

— To create a public scene or cause a disturbance.

उसने ज़रा सी बात पर तमाशा खड़ा कर दिया।

Common
"तमाशा बनना"

— To become a laughing stock or an object of public ridicule.

ज़्यादा शराब मत पियो, वरना तमाशा बन जाओगे।

Common
"तमाशा देखना"

— To watch something happen without helping, or to enjoy someone's misfortune.

जब घर जल रहा था, लोग तमाशा देख रहे थे।

Common
"तमाशा बना देना"

— To turn something serious into a joke or a spectacle.

मीडिया ने इस केस का तमाशा बना दिया।

Critical
"तमाशाई होना"

— To be a mere spectator in life or in a situation.

वह सिर्फ तमाशाई बना रहा, कुछ बोला नहीं।

Literary
"तमाशा लगना"

— For a spectacle or show to take place.

आज बाज़ार में तमाशा लगा है।

Colloquial
"तमाशा दिखाना"

— To perform or to show off in a dramatic way.

वह अपनी दौलत का तमाशा दिखाता है।

Critical
"तमाशा होना"

— For a scene or drama to occur.

वहाँ बहुत बड़ा तमाशा हुआ।

Common
"अपना तमाशा बनाना"

— To act in a way that makes others laugh at you.

पागलों की तरह हरकतें करके अपना तमाशा मत बनाओ।

Common
"तमाशा खत्म करना"

— To put an end to a drama or a scene.

अब यह तमाशा खत्म करो और काम पर लगो।

Common

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Word Origin

The word comes from Persian 'tamāshā', which originally meant 'walking together for recreation' or 'sightseeing'. It entered Hindi/Urdu through the Persian influence on the Indian subcontinent.

Original meaning: Sightseeing, strolling together, or looking at something interesting.

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