Significado
Expressing wonder, awe, or admiration for something extraordinary.
Contexto cultural
In Delhi and Punjab, 'Gajab' is often paired with 'bhai' (brother) for extra emphasis. Many song lyrics use 'Gajab' to describe a lover's beauty or a dance move. Younger generations use it on social media to react to viral content.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to ensure it sounds positive, not sarcastic.
Regional usage
It is very popular in North India; you will hear it constantly in Delhi.
Significado
Expressing wonder, awe, or admiration for something extraordinary.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to ensure it sounds positive, not sarcastic.
Regional usage
It is very popular in North India; you will hear it constantly in Delhi.
Teste-se
Which situation is appropriate for 'गजब है!'?
A) A funeral, B) A friend's amazing new painting, C) A math test.
Gajab is for positive awe/admiration.
Complete the sentence.
तुम्हारी आवाज़ ______ है!
Gajab is used for praise.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Look at this sunset! B: ______
It's a perfect reaction to beauty.
Match the emotion to the phrase.
Surprise/Admiration
Gajab expresses admiration.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosA) A funeral, B) A friend's amazing new painting, C) A math test.
Gajab is for positive awe/admiration.
तुम्हारी आवाज़ ______ है!
Gajab is used for praise.
A: Look at this sunset! B: ______
It's a perfect reaction to beauty.
Surprise/Admiration
Gajab expresses admiration.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasNo, it is almost exclusively for positive surprise.
No, never use it in a formal report.
No, it is invariant.
Gajab is positive, Ajeeb is negative.
Only if you have a very close, casual relationship.
Yes, in texts and social media.
Frases relacionadas
कमाल है
synonymIt's a miracle/amazing
वाह
similarWow
अद्भुत
contrastWonderful
