How to Use It
When you want to describe an action as being done with humility, politeness, or modesty, you can use “विनम्रता से” (vinamrata se). It's often used with verbs like ‘कहना’ (kahna – to say), ‘पूछना’ (poochna – to ask), or ‘व्यवहार करना’ (vyavahaar karna – to behave). For example, if someone speaks respectfully, you would say उन्होंने विनम्रता से कहा (unhone vinamrata se kaha) – ‘He/she said humbly/politely.’ This phrase adds a nuance of respectful manner to the action.
A common mistake is using ‘विनम्रता’ (vinamrata) as an adjective directly before a noun when you mean 'humble' or 'polite.' Remember, ‘विनम्रता’ is a noun meaning 'humility' or 'politeness.' To describe a humble person, you would use the adjective ‘विनम्र’ (vinamra). For example, विनम्र लोग (vinamra log) – 'humble people.' You would not say ‘विनम्रता लोग’ (vinamrata log). 'विनम्रता से' is specifically for describing how an action is performed.
Test Yourself 6 questions
Please speak humbly/politely.
He humbly admitted his mistake.
The teacher humbly/politely asked the students questions.
Read this aloud:
हमेशा विनम्रता से व्यवहार करो।
Focus: विनम्रता से (vinamrataa se)
You said:
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Read this aloud:
उसने विनम्रता से सहायता माँगी।
Focus: माँगी (maangee)
You said:
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Read this aloud:
हमें बड़ों से विनम्रता से बात करनी चाहिए।
Focus: करनी चाहिए (karnee chaahiye)
You said:
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Example
उसने विनम्रता से मुझसे सहायता माँगी।
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