गौरव महसूस करना
to feel pride
حرفيًا: Gaurav (Glory/Pride) + Mehsoos (Feel) + Karna (To do)
Use this to express sincere, deep honor for significant achievements by yourself or others.
في 15 ثانية
- A deep sense of honor and dignity for achievements.
- Used for major milestones, family success, or national pride.
- More formal and sincere than just being 'happy'.
المعنى
It is that warm, swelling feeling in your chest when you or someone you love achieves something truly great. It is about feeling a deep sense of honor, dignity, and self-worth.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Winning a sports trophy
ट्रॉफी जीतकर मुझे बहुत गौरव महसूस हो रहा है।
I am feeling a lot of pride after winning the trophy.
A parent talking to a successful child
तुम्हारी सफलता पर हमें गौरव महसूस होता है।
We feel pride in your success.
Professional meeting after a project
इस प्रोजेक्ट को पूरा करके टीम को गौरव महसूस करना चाहिए।
The team should feel pride after completing this project.
خلفية ثقافية
In Indian society, 'Gaurav' is deeply tied to collective identity. When an individual achieves something, it brings glory to their entire lineage or community. This phrase became culturally iconic through patriotic literature and nationalistic speeches during the independence movement.
The 'Par' Rule
Always remember to use 'par' (on) before the phrase. You don't just feel pride, you feel pride 'on' someone: 'Tum par gaurav'.
Don't be Arrogant
Avoid using 'Ghamand' if you mean pride. 'Ghamand' is negative/arrogant. 'Gaurav' is positive and honorable.
في 15 ثانية
- A deep sense of honor and dignity for achievements.
- Used for major milestones, family success, or national pride.
- More formal and sincere than just being 'happy'.
What It Means
Gaurav mehsoos karna is about deep, soulful pride. It is not the 'arrogant' kind of pride. It is the kind you feel at a graduation. You feel it when your country wins a gold medal. It is a mix of honor and happiness. Think of it as 'feeling glorious' inside.
How To Use It
You usually use it with the preposition par (on/at). For example, 'I feel pride in you' becomes Mujhe tum par gaurav mehsoos ho raha hai. You can also use it when seeing something. 'Seeing the flag makes me feel pride.' The verb karna changes based on the tense. Use ho raha hai for 'feeling right now'. Use hua for 'felt' in the past.
When To Use It
Use this during big life milestones. It fits perfectly at a wedding or a promotion. Use it when talking about your heritage or culture. It is great for professional settings too. If your team finishes a huge project, say it! It sounds sincere and heavy with emotion. It is also perfect for patriotic moments.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for tiny, everyday wins. If you found a 10-rupee note, do not use gaurav. That would sound very dramatic and funny. Avoid it if you are feeling 'cocky' or 'vain'. There are other words for being stuck-up. This phrase is too 'pure' for petty ego trips. Don't use it for chores like cleaning your room.
Cultural Background
In India, success is rarely just about the individual. When you succeed, your whole family or village feels gaurav. It is a collective emotion. The word Gaurav itself is a popular name for boys. It carries a weight of ancient dignity. It is often linked to the concept of Aatmasamman or self-respect. Feeling this pride is seen as a very positive, grounding experience.
Common Variations
You will often hear Garv hona which is slightly more common. Fakhr hona is the Urdu-inspired version used in Bollywood. Gaurav is the most 'Sanskritized' and formal of the bunch. If you want to sound poetic, use Gauravanvit mehsoos karna. That one is a real tongue-twister for beginners! Stick to the basic version for daily chats.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral to formal. In very casual settings, people prefer 'Garv'. Be careful with the grammar: 'Gaurav' is a noun, so you 'feel' it (mehsoos karna) or 'have' it (hona).
The 'Par' Rule
Always remember to use 'par' (on) before the phrase. You don't just feel pride, you feel pride 'on' someone: 'Tum par gaurav'.
Don't be Arrogant
Avoid using 'Ghamand' if you mean pride. 'Ghamand' is negative/arrogant. 'Gaurav' is positive and honorable.
The Name Connection
If you meet an Indian guy named Gaurav, tell him his name means 'Glory'. It's a great ice-breaker!
أمثلة
6ट्रॉफी जीतकर मुझे बहुत गौरव महसूस हो रहा है।
I am feeling a lot of pride after winning the trophy.
A classic use for a personal or team achievement.
तुम्हारी सफलता पर हमें गौरव महसूस होता है।
We feel pride in your success.
Shows the collective nature of pride in Indian families.
इस प्रोजेक्ट को पूरा करके टीम को गौरव महसूस करना चाहिए।
The team should feel pride after completing this project.
Professional yet encouraging and warm.
भाई, तेरी तरक्की देख कर गौरव महसूस हुआ!
Brother, I felt pride seeing your progress!
Casual and supportive between close friends.
पूरा पिज्जा अकेले खाकर मुझे गौरव महसूस हो रहा है।
I feel pride after eating the whole pizza alone.
Using a heavy word for a silly task creates humor.
तिरंगा लहराते देख हर भारतीय को गौरव महसूस होता है।
Every Indian feels pride seeing the tricolor flag waving.
Very common usage in national contexts.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form of the phrase for a past event.
जब मेरा भाई डॉक्टर बना, तो मुझे बहुत ___।
Since the event (becoming a doctor) happened in the past, we use the past tense 'hua'.
Complete the sentence to express pride in one's country.
मुझे अपने देश पर ___ है।
The sentence translates to 'I have pride in my country,' where 'gaurav' is the only logical choice.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Spectrum of 'Pride'
Using 'Khushi' (Happiness) for small wins.
I'm happy I found my keys.
Using 'Garv' for general achievements.
I am proud of my grade.
Using 'Gaurav' for significant honor.
Feeling glory for the nation.
When to feel 'Gaurav'
Graduation Day
Wearing the gown and cap.
National Anthem
Standing in a stadium.
Family Success
Your child's first award.
Work Milestone
Launching a new app.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلة'Garv' is more common in daily speech, while 'Gaurav' is slightly more formal and carries more weight. You can use Mujhe garv hai or Mujhe gaurav mehsoos hota hai almost interchangeably.
Yes, but it can sound a bit boastful if overused. It is better to say Mujhe khud par gaurav hai for a major personal milestone like finishing a marathon.
Yes, it is a very popular male name in India. It literally means 'Glory' or 'Dignity'.
You say Mujhe tum par gaurav hai or Mujhe tum par garv hai. Both work perfectly.
No, 'Gaurav' is a positive word. If you want to say someone is arrogant, you would use Ghamand or Ahankar.
Absolutely. It is very appropriate for professional praise. For example, Hamein aapki uplabdhi par gaurav hai (We are proud of your achievement).
The opposite would be Sharm (shame) or Apmaan (insult/dishonor). These are used when dignity is lost.
Yes, especially if they did something big. It shows you really respect their hard work.
All the time! Especially in patriotic movies or family dramas where a son returns home with a degree.
You can, but it sounds a bit dramatic. It’s better to just say Main khush hoon (I am happy) for small things.
عبارات ذات صلة
गर्व होना
To be proud (more common/neutral)
फख्र महसूस करना
To feel pride (Urdu-origin, very poetic)
सिर ऊँचा करना
To make someone's head hold high (idiom for pride)
सम्मान देना
To give respect/honor
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