लोकप्रिय होना
to become popular
حرفيًا: to become dear to the public
Use this phrase to describe anything gaining positive fame or becoming a crowd favorite.
في 15 ثانية
- Means becoming liked and well-known by many people.
- Combines 'public' and 'dear' for a positive meaning.
- Used for trends, celebrities, apps, and local favorites.
المعنى
It means someone or something is gaining a lot of fans or becoming well-known and liked by many people. It is like when a new song goes viral or a local cafe becomes the go-to spot for everyone in town.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Talking about a new song
यह गाना आजकल बहुत लोकप्रिय हो रहा है।
This song is becoming very popular these days.
Discussing a colleague's success
अपनी मेहनत की वजह से वह ऑफिस में लोकप्रिय हो गए।
He became popular in the office because of his hard work.
Texting about a new restaurant
नया पिज्जा प्लेस युवाओं के बीच काफी लोकप्रिय है।
The new pizza place is quite popular among the youth.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase combines 'Lok' (people/world) and 'Priya' (dear). It highlights the importance of public approval in Indian society, especially in politics and cinema. While 'famous' can be neutral, 'Lokpriya' is almost always a positive compliment.
The 'Between' Rule
When saying someone is popular 'among' a group, use the phrase 'के बीच' (ke beech). For example: 'दोस्तों के बीच लोकप्रिय' (popular among friends).
Don't confuse with 'Famous'
While 'Prasiddh' (famous) is okay, 'Lokpriya' sounds much warmer. Use 'Lokpriya' if you want to emphasize that people actually like the person.
في 15 ثانية
- Means becoming liked and well-known by many people.
- Combines 'public' and 'dear' for a positive meaning.
- Used for trends, celebrities, apps, and local favorites.
What It Means
लोकप्रिय होना is how you describe something catching fire in a good way. The word लोक means public or people. The word प्रिय means dear or beloved. So, when you say something is लोकप्रिय, you are saying it is 'dear to the people.' It is not just about being famous. It is about being liked. It is the difference between a celebrity everyone knows and a celebrity everyone actually loves.
How To Use It
You use this phrase just like 'to become popular' in English. You can use it for people, objects, ideas, or even food. In a sentence, you usually place the subject first. Then add any modifiers like बहुत (very). End with the conjugated form of होना. For example, if a movie is trending, you would say it is लोकप्रिय हो रही है. It is a very flexible phrase. It fits into almost any sentence structure comfortably.
When To Use It
Use this when you see a trend rising. Use it when talking about a politician winning hearts. Use it when a new app is on everyone's phone. It is perfect for professional meetings about market trends. It is also great for casual chats about Netflix shows. If you are texting a friend about a new fashion style, this is your phrase. It sounds smart but stays very friendly.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for negative fame. If someone is famous for a crime, they are not लोकप्रिय. They are कुख्यात (notorious). Also, avoid using it for very intimate, private popularity. You would not usually say you are लोकप्रिय within your own family. That sounds a bit too formal or like you are running for office at dinner! Keep it for broader social contexts.
Cultural Background
In India, being 'dear to the people' is a huge deal. Indian culture values community connection deeply. The term has roots in Sanskrit but feels totally modern today. You will hear it constantly on news channels and in Bollywood interviews. It reflects the power of the masses in a vibrant democracy. It is a badge of honor for any public figure.
Common Variations
You might hear प्रसिद्ध होना which means 'to become famous.' There is also मशहूर होना, which is the Urdu-influenced version. But लोकप्रिय होना has a special warmth to it. It implies a positive emotional connection with the audience. If you want to say someone is 'increasingly' popular, use लोकप्रियता बढ़ना. This focuses on the 'popularity' as a noun that is growing.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is very safe to use in any setting. Just remember that it implies a positive sentiment. If you are describing a trend that people hate but everyone knows about, this might not be the best choice.
The 'Between' Rule
When saying someone is popular 'among' a group, use the phrase 'के बीच' (ke beech). For example: 'दोस्तों के बीच लोकप्रिय' (popular among friends).
Don't confuse with 'Famous'
While 'Prasiddh' (famous) is okay, 'Lokpriya' sounds much warmer. Use 'Lokpriya' if you want to emphasize that people actually like the person.
The 'Priya' Connection
The word 'Priya' is also a very common girl's name in India, meaning 'beloved'. It's a great way to remember the 'liked' aspect of this phrase!
أمثلة
6यह गाना आजकल बहुत लोकप्रिय हो रहा है।
This song is becoming very popular these days.
Uses the continuous tense to show a current trend.
अपनी मेहनत की वजह से वह ऑफिस में लोकप्रिय हो गए।
He became popular in the office because of his hard work.
Shows popularity in a professional but social sense.
नया पिज्जा प्लेस युवाओं के बीच काफी लोकप्रिय है।
The new pizza place is quite popular among the youth.
Uses 'kafi' to mean 'quite' or 'very'.
हमारा कुत्ता पूरी गली में लोकप्रिय हो गया है!
Our dog has become popular in the whole street!
Hyperbole used for a funny, lighthearted effect.
वह अपनी दयालुता के कारण लोगों में लोकप्रिय हुए।
He became popular among people due to his kindness.
Focuses on the reason for the popularity.
यह नई नीति जनता के बीच लोकप्रिय हो रही है।
This new policy is becoming popular among the public.
Standard formal usage for media or reports.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence about a rising star.
वह अभिनेता रातों-रात ___ गया।
We use 'ho gaya' (became) to show the transition into popularity.
Complete the sentence regarding a trend.
आजकल योग पूरी दुनिया में ___ रहा है।
'Lokpriya ho raha hai' means 'is becoming popular'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'लोकप्रिय होना'
Used with friends about trends.
This reel is so popular!
Standard everyday conversation.
The cafe is popular.
Used in news or speeches.
The leader is popular.
Where to use 'लोकप्रिय होना'
Social Media
A viral video
Workplace
A liked manager
Politics
A public figure
Food/Travel
A famous tourist spot
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلة'Lok' means 'people' or 'public'. It refers to the masses or the general population.
No, it is almost always positive. For negative fame, you would use कुख्यात होना (to be notorious).
Only if they are actually well-known by many people. It's not for personal 'liking' between two individuals.
You can say और भी लोकप्रिय होना or लोकप्रियता बढ़ना (popularity is increasing).
Yes, it is perfectly professional. You can use it to describe a product's market reception.
प्रसिद्ध (Prasiddh) just means famous. लोकप्रिय (Lokpriya) means famous AND liked.
The word लोकप्रिय stays the same, but the verb होना changes (e.g., हुआ, हुई, हुए).
Absolutely! It's the perfect phrase for anything that goes viral online.
Younger people might just say 'famous ho gaya' using the English word, but लोकप्रिय is still very common.
You use सबसे लोकप्रिय (sabse lokpriya) to mean 'the most popular'.
Yes! For example, यह मिठाई यहाँ बहुत लोकप्रिय है (This sweet is very popular here).
It is neutral. It works in both high-level literature and everyday street talk.
عبارات ذات صلة
प्रसिद्ध होना
to become famous
चर्चा में होना
to be in the news/discussion
नाम कमाना
to earn a name/reputation
मशहूर होना
to be well-known (Urdu origin)
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