नाक ऊँची होना
Nose high
حرفيًا: Naak (Nose) + Unchi (High) + Hona (To be)
Use this to celebrate a major achievement that brings honor to a person's family or group.
في 15 ثانية
- Symbolizes gaining immense social respect and honor.
- Commonly used when someone makes their family proud.
- The 'nose' represents your public reputation and dignity.
المعنى
This phrase describes a boost in someone's social status or honor. It is like saying your head is held high because you did something that made your family or community proud.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6A daughter topping her university exams
बेटी ने परीक्षा में प्रथम आकर पिता की नाक ऊँची कर दी।
By coming first in the exam, the daughter made her father's nose high.
A team winning a prestigious business award
इस अवॉर्ड ने हमारी कंपनी की नाक ऊँची कर दी है।
This award has raised our company's prestige.
Texting a friend who got a promotion
भाई, प्रमोशन लेकर तूने तो सबकी नाक ऊँची कर दी!
Brother, by getting a promotion, you've made us all proud!
خلفية ثقافية
In Indian culture, the nose is the 'anchor' of a person's honor (Izzat). Historically, losing one's nose was a literal punishment for shame, so 'keeping the nose high' became the standard metaphor for maintaining or elevating family status.
The 'Khandaan' Connection
This phrase is most powerful when used about family (Khandaan). If you want to really touch an Indian friend's heart, tell them they made their 'Khandaan ki naak unchi'.
Don't confuse with 'Naak Chadhana'
While 'Naak Unchi' is about pride, 'Naak Chadhana' (raising the nose) means to be annoyed or to show distaste. Don't mix them up or you'll sound grumpy instead of proud!
في 15 ثانية
- Symbolizes gaining immense social respect and honor.
- Commonly used when someone makes their family proud.
- The 'nose' represents your public reputation and dignity.
What It Means
In Hindi culture, the nose is a symbol of dignity. If your naak is high, your reputation is intact. It means you have gained respect. It is about feeling proud of an achievement. This pride usually extends to your family. It is not just about you. It is about the collective honor of your circle.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when someone succeeds. Use it when a child gets great grades. Use it when a friend lands a dream job. It functions like a verb in a sentence. You can say someone 'made' the nose high. Or you can say the nose 'is' high. It is a very versatile expression of pride.
When To Use It
Use it during celebrations or milestones. It fits perfectly at a graduation party. Use it when talking to parents about their kids. It works well in professional settings too. If a team wins a big contract, tell them. It shows you value their contribution to the brand. It feels warm and deeply appreciative.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for small, silly things. Winning a coin toss does not qualify. Avoid using it if the 'pride' is actually arrogance. There is a thin line here. If someone is being a snob, this is not the phrase. Also, do not use it in grief. It is strictly for positive, status-boosting moments. Keep it for the big wins.
Cultural Background
Ancient Indian concepts of honor are tied to the face. The nose is the most prominent feature. Cutting the nose (naak kaatna) means bringing shame. Therefore, keeping it high is the ultimate goal. In many Bollywood movies, parents live for this. It is a deeply rooted social contract of respect. It reflects the importance of community opinion.
Common Variations
You will often hear naak rakh lena. This means 'to save one's honor' in a crisis. Another one is naak ka sawal. This means a 'matter of prestige.' If something is a naak ka sawal, it is serious. All these revolve around the same facial metaphor. They show how much Indians value their public image.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This idiom is safe for almost all social registers. It is particularly effective in emotional contexts involving family or national pride.
The 'Khandaan' Connection
This phrase is most powerful when used about family (Khandaan). If you want to really touch an Indian friend's heart, tell them they made their 'Khandaan ki naak unchi'.
Don't confuse with 'Naak Chadhana'
While 'Naak Unchi' is about pride, 'Naak Chadhana' (raising the nose) means to be annoyed or to show distaste. Don't mix them up or you'll sound grumpy instead of proud!
The Invisible Nose
You don't actually point at your nose while saying this. It's a purely verbal metaphor. Using hand gestures might make it look like you have an itch!
أمثلة
6बेटी ने परीक्षा में प्रथम आकर पिता की नाक ऊँची कर दी।
By coming first in the exam, the daughter made her father's nose high.
Classic use of making parents proud through academic success.
इस अवॉर्ड ने हमारी कंपनी की नाक ऊँची कर दी है।
This award has raised our company's prestige.
Shows how the phrase works for corporate reputation.
भाई, प्रमोशन लेकर तूने तो सबकी नाक ऊँची कर दी!
Brother, by getting a promotion, you've made us all proud!
Informal and enthusiastic praise among peers.
आज तुमने यह दाल सही बनाकर मेरी नाक ऊँची कर दी।
By making this dal perfectly today, you've made me proud.
A lighthearted, slightly humorous take on a domestic win.
खिलाड़ी ने गोल्ड मेडल जीतकर देश की नाक ऊँची की।
The athlete made the country proud by winning a gold medal.
Used for national pride and collective honor.
आपका बेटा बहुत संस्कारी है, उसने आपकी नाक ऊँची रखी है।
Your son is very well-mannered; he has kept your honor high.
Focuses on character and upbringing as a source of pride.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct verb form to complete the idiom of pride.
अच्छे काम करने से समाज में हमारी नाक ___ होती है।
The idiom for pride is 'naak unchi hona' (nose being high). 'Neechi' would mean shame.
Identify the object that represents honor in this Hindi idiom.
मेहनत करो ताकि माता-पिता की ___ ऊँची रहे।
In Hindi idioms, the 'naak' (nose) is the symbol of prestige and honor.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Naak Unchi Hona'
Used with friends to hype them up.
Tune toh naak unchi kar di!
Common in family discussions and news.
Bete ne khandaan ki naak unchi ki.
Used in speeches or formal letters of praise.
Aapki uplabdhi ne sanstha ki naak unchi ki hai.
When to say 'Naak Unchi Hona'
Academic Success
Topping the class
Career Growth
Getting a big promotion
Sports Victory
Winning a trophy
Social Acts
Doing charity work
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot exactly. While it involves pride, it usually refers to 'earned' respect and honor rather than negative ego. It is about the dignity you bring to your group.
It sounds a bit boastful if you say Meri naak unchi ho gayi. It is much more natural and humble when others say it about you.
The opposite is naak katna (to have the nose cut), which means to be disgraced or shamed in public.
Yes, it is common in journalism and formal speeches to describe national or organizational achievements. For example, Bharat ki naak unchi hui (India's honor was raised).
Mostly yes, but it can apply to institutions like a school, a company, or even a country. Anything that can have a 'reputation' can have a 'naak'.
Absolutely. Telling an elder that they have made the family's naak unchi is a very high compliment.
It follows the gender of 'naak' (feminine). So we say naak unchi hui (past) or naak unchi hogi (future).
There isn't a direct slang version, but young people might just say 'Proud feel karwa diya' (You made us feel proud) instead.
It's better for significant milestones. Using it for something like 'cleaning your room' would sound sarcastic or very humorous.
In many Asian cultures, the face and its features represent the 'public self.' The nose is the center of the face, making it the symbol of visibility and honor.
عبارات ذات صلة
नाक काटना
To lose face or be shamed
नाक में दम करना
To bother or pester someone greatly
नाक रखना
To save someone's honor/prestige
सिर ऊँचा करना
To hold one's head high (very similar meaning)
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