win heart
يكسب القلب
حرفيًا: To gain or earn the muscular organ that pumps blood
Use this phrase to describe someone earning deep love or admiration through kindness or charm.
في 15 ثانية
- To earn someone's deep affection, love, or sincere loyalty.
- Commonly used in romantic contexts or for public figures.
- Implies a positive effort was made to be liked.
المعنى
To 'win a heart' means to make someone fall in love with you or to gain their deep affection and trust through your actions or personality.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Describing a new relationship
He really won her heart by cooking her favorite meal every Sunday.
He earned her love by cooking her favorite meal every Sunday.
Talking about a charming politician
The candidate won the hearts of the voters with her honesty.
The candidate earned the voters' affection with her honesty.
Seeing a cute animal
That stray kitten won my heart the moment it started purring.
That kitten made me love it immediately.
خلفية ثقافية
The heart has been the symbolic center of emotion in Western culture for centuries. This specific expression gained massive popularity through 18th-century romantic literature and remains a staple in Hollywood storytelling today. It reflects the cultural value placed on 'earning' love through merit and personality rather than just social status.
The Power of Possessives
Always use a possessive pronoun like `my`, `your`, or `his`. Saying 'win heart' without 'the' or 'his' sounds like a broken robot!
Hearts and Minds
In politics, we often say 'win hearts and minds.' This means you've convinced people emotionally AND logically.
في 15 ثانية
- To earn someone's deep affection, love, or sincere loyalty.
- Commonly used in romantic contexts or for public figures.
- Implies a positive effort was made to be liked.
What It Means
To win a heart is more than just being liked. It is about earning someone’s deep affection or loyalty. Think of it as a prize you get for being a wonderful person. You aren't literally taking an organ! You are capturing their feelings. It usually happens slowly through kindness, humor, or a specific grand gesture.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when someone’s actions make another person fall for them. It works for romantic love, but also for general adoration. You can say someone won the hearts of the entire nation. Use it with possessives like his heart, her heart, or their hearts. It sounds warm and a bit poetic.
When To Use It
Use it when talking about a new crush or a blooming romance. It’s perfect for describing how a hero in a movie finally gets the girl. You can also use it in professional settings if a speaker is very charming. If a puppy is extremely cute, it will definitely win your heart instantly. It’s great for wedding speeches or heartfelt social media captions.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for casual, shallow interactions. If you just met someone and they think you're okay, you haven't won their heart yet. Avoid using it in very cold, technical business reports. It’s too emotional for a spreadsheet about quarterly profits. Also, don't confuse it with winning an argument. One is about love, the other is about being right!
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, the heart is the headquarters of emotion. We’ve been using this imagery since the Middle Ages. It’s a classic trope in literature, from Shakespeare to modern rom-coms. The idea is that the heart is a fortress. To 'win' it means you were brave or kind enough to be let inside. It’s a very positive, celebrated achievement.
Common Variations
You might hear win over someone's heart or capture someone's heart. If you do it to many people, you win the hearts and minds of the public. This variation is common in politics. Sometimes people say steal a heart, but that implies it happened quickly and unexpectedly. Winning it feels more like you earned it through your character.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a very safe, versatile phrase. It sits right in the middle of the formality scale, making it perfect for almost any situation that involves genuine emotion.
The Power of Possessives
Always use a possessive pronoun like `my`, `your`, or `his`. Saying 'win heart' without 'the' or 'his' sounds like a broken robot!
Hearts and Minds
In politics, we often say 'win hearts and minds.' This means you've convinced people emotionally AND logically.
Don't Overuse It
If you use it for every person you meet, it loses its magic. Save it for someone who truly impressed you.
أمثلة
6He really won her heart by cooking her favorite meal every Sunday.
He earned her love by cooking her favorite meal every Sunday.
Shows that specific actions lead to winning the heart.
The candidate won the hearts of the voters with her honesty.
The candidate earned the voters' affection with her honesty.
Used here in a non-romantic, public admiration sense.
That stray kitten won my heart the moment it started purring.
That kitten made me love it immediately.
A very common way to talk about pets.
I think he's trying to win my heart with all these flowers!
I think he's trying to make me fall for him.
Casual and slightly playful.
The pizza delivery guy won my heart by arriving ten minutes early.
I love the delivery guy because he was fast.
Hyperbole used for comedic effect.
It was clear from their first meeting that Sarah had won David's heart.
It was obvious Sarah had earned David's love.
Appropriate for a sentimental formal occasion.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct word to complete the romantic expression.
He brought her chocolate every day to try and ___ her heart.
The standard collocation is `win someone's heart` to mean gaining their love.
Complete the sentence regarding public opinion.
The young singer won the ___ of the entire country.
We use the plural `hearts` when referring to a large group of people admiring someone.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Win Heart'
Used with friends about crushes.
He's totally winning my heart.
Standard storytelling or news.
The puppy won the heart of the nation.
Speeches or literature.
She sought to win the heart of the prince.
Where to use 'Win Heart'
Romance
Winning a partner's love.
Pets
A cute dog at the shelter.
Public Figures
A charity worker's kindness.
Food
A chef's amazing dessert.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot at all! You can win the heart of a audience, a child, or even a grumpy neighbor through kindness.
Yes, but it's a joke! Using it for food shows you are very happy and satisfied in a humorous way.
Winning implies effort or a process, while stealing implies it happened instantly or without the person realizing it.
It's a classic, but definitely not outdated. People use it every day in songs, movies, and casual talk.
Usually, it's an individual winning a heart, but a team or a band can win the hearts of their fans.
Only if you are talking about branding or customer loyalty. For example, 'We need to win the hearts of our customers.'
Forgetting the possessive. Don't say I want to win heart. Say I want to win her heart.
Yes, won her heart is very common when telling a story about how a couple met.
No, convince is about the brain and logic. Win a heart is strictly about emotions and feelings.
Not really. You wouldn't say 'lose a heart' in the same way. You would say 'break a heart' if things go wrong.
عبارات ذات صلة
Capture someone's imagination
To make someone very interested or excited about an idea.
Win someone over
To persuade someone to support you or like you.
Fall head over heels
To fall deeply and suddenly in love.
A way to a man's heart is through his stomach
An old proverb saying cooking for someone makes them love you.
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