मेहनत का फल मिलना
to reap fruits of labor
Wörtlich: to receive the fruit of hard work
Use this to celebrate success that was earned through genuine, persistent effort.
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- Used when hard work leads to a successful, tangible result.
- Combines 'mehanat' (hard work) and 'phal' (fruit/result).
- Works for exams, jobs, sports, and personal achievements.
Bedeutung
It describes the satisfying moment when your hard work finally pays off. It is like planting a seed and finally getting to eat the sweet fruit it produced.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 7Congratulating a friend on a promotion
Mubarak ho! Tumhe tumhari mehanat ka phal mil gaya.
Congratulations! You got the fruit of your hard work.
Talking about exam results
Poore saal padhai ki, ab mehanat ka phal milne ka waqt hai.
I studied all year, now it is time to get the fruit of my labor.
Formal business meeting
Hume khushi hai ki hamari team ki mehanat ka phal mila.
We are happy that our team's hard work bore fruit.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase draws from India's deep agricultural roots where the harvest (fruit) was the only reward for months of labor. It also reflects the Vedantic philosophy of 'Nishkama Karma', though it focuses on the eventual reward that naturally follows dedicated effort. In modern Bollywood and daily life, it is the go-to expression for 'the underdog winning'.
The 'Phal' is always masculine
In Hindi grammar, 'phal' is a masculine noun. So you say 'phal mila' (masculine) even if a woman is the one who worked hard.
The Mango Connection
When Indians think of 'phal' (fruit) in this context, they often subconsciously visualize a mango—the king of fruits that takes time to ripen but is incredibly sweet.
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- Used when hard work leads to a successful, tangible result.
- Combines 'mehanat' (hard work) and 'phal' (fruit/result).
- Works for exams, jobs, sports, and personal achievements.
What It Means
This phrase is all about the link between effort and reward. In Hindi, mehanat means hard work and phal means fruit. When you say mehanat ka phal milna, you are saying that the universe has finally acknowledged your sweat and tears. It is not just about getting paid. It is about the emotional satisfaction of seeing a goal reached. It turns the abstract concept of 'effort' into something tangible and sweet, like a ripe mango.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a verb phrase in a sentence. Usually, the person receiving the reward is the subject. For example, use phal mila (he/she got the fruit). You can use it in the past tense to celebrate a win. You can also use it in the future tense to encourage someone. It is very flexible with different tenses. Just remember that phal is the object being received.
When To Use It
Use this when you pass a difficult exam after weeks of studying. It is perfect for a colleague who just got a big promotion. You can use it when your fitness goals are finally visible in the mirror. It works great in graduation cards or congratulatory texts. Even small wins, like finally mastering a difficult recipe, deserve this phrase. It adds a touch of poetic justice to the success.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for pure luck or accidents. If you find twenty dollars on the street, that is not mehanat. If you win the lottery, do not use this phrase. People might think you are being arrogant or confusing luck with effort. Also, avoid using it if the 'fruit' was obtained through cheating. The phrase implies an honest, grueling journey to the finish line.
Cultural Background
This expression is deeply rooted in Indian philosophy, especially the concept of 'Karma'. There is a famous teaching in the Bhagavad Gita about doing your duty without obsessing over the 'fruit'. However, Indian culture also celebrates the eventual sweetness of labor. Historically, India was an agrarian society. For a farmer, the phal (fruit/crop) was literally the result of months of back-breaking work. This agricultural metaphor remains the gold standard for success in Hindi.
Common Variations
A very popular cousin of this phrase is mehanat rang laana. This literally means 'hard work bringing color'. It implies that the effort has finally become visible and vibrant. Another variation is sabar ka phal meetha hota hai. This means 'the fruit of patience is sweet'. While similar, it emphasizes waiting rather than just the intensity of the work.
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is safe to use in almost any setting. It carries a sense of sincerity and respect for the effort involved. Just ensure the context involves genuine work rather than sheer luck.
The 'Phal' is always masculine
In Hindi grammar, 'phal' is a masculine noun. So you say 'phal mila' (masculine) even if a woman is the one who worked hard.
The Mango Connection
When Indians think of 'phal' (fruit) in this context, they often subconsciously visualize a mango—the king of fruits that takes time to ripen but is incredibly sweet.
Don't use for 'Luck'
If you say this after winning a bet, people will find it weird. It strictly requires 'mehanat' (sweat and effort).
Beispiele
7Mubarak ho! Tumhe tumhari mehanat ka phal mil gaya.
Congratulations! You got the fruit of your hard work.
A standard, warm way to acknowledge someone's career growth.
Poore saal padhai ki, ab mehanat ka phal milne ka waqt hai.
I studied all year, now it is time to get the fruit of my labor.
Expresses anticipation before a result is announced.
Hume khushi hai ki hamari team ki mehanat ka phal mila.
We are happy that our team's hard work bore fruit.
Professional yet sincere way to acknowledge a team's success.
Nayi gaadi? Wah! Mehanat ka phal mil hi gaya!
New car? Wow! You finally got the fruit of your labor!
Casual and celebratory for a material success.
Do ghante kitchen saaf kiya, phal mein sirf peeth dard mila!
Cleaned the kitchen for two hours, and for the fruit, I only got back pain!
A funny twist where the 'fruit' is something negative.
Haar mat maano, ek din mehanat ka phal zaroor milega.
Don't give up, one day you will surely get the fruit of your labor.
Used as a motivational proverb to keep someone going.
Das saal baad, aaj mujhe meri mehanat ka phal mila hai.
After ten years, today I have received the fruit of my labor.
Deeply emotional, used for long-term life achievements.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase about reaping rewards.
Der se hi sahi, par use apni ___ ka phal mil gaya.
The phrase specifically uses 'mehanat' (hard work) to indicate that the reward was earned, not just lucky.
Complete the sentence to say 'everyone gets the fruit of their labor'.
Sabko apni mehanat ka phal ___ hai.
The verb 'milna' (to get/receive) is the standard pairing for this collocation.
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Formality of 'Mehanat ka phal milna'
Used with friends after a gym session or small task.
Bhai, mehanat ka phal mil gaya!
The sweet spot. Perfect for family, colleagues, and general talk.
Aakhirkaar mehanat ka phal mila.
Used in speeches or official letters to acknowledge effort.
Hume hamari kathin mehanat ka phal prapt hua.
When to use 'Mehanat ka phal milna'
Academic Success
Passing a board exam.
Career Growth
Getting a long-awaited promotion.
Fitness Journey
Seeing muscles after months of gym.
Creative Projects
Finishing a book or a painting.
Gardening/Hobbies
Seeing the first flower bloom.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
11 FragenLiterally yes, but in this phrase, it means 'result' or 'consequence'. It is a metaphor for the reward you get after effort.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable. You can write Hamari team ki mehanat ka phal hume mil gaya to celebrate a successful deal.
Absolutely! If you spent an hour fixing a leaky tap, you can jokingly say Mehanat ka phal mil gaya when the water stops dripping.
Inaam means a prize or award given by someone else. Mehanat ka phal is a more natural, karmic result of your own actions.
You can say Mujhe meri mehanat ka phal nahi mila. It sounds quite sad and implies that your effort went unrecognized.
Not exactly a slang version, but young people might say Mehanat rang laayi, which is more idiomatic and casual.
While it has roots in philosophical concepts like Karma, it is used in a completely secular way today by everyone.
Yes, it is very common to say Tumhe tumhari mehanat ka phal mila to congratulate someone.
In this specific phrase, 'phal' is almost always positive. For negative results, people usually use the word nateeja (consequence).
No, it works for mental labor too. Studying, coding, or planning a wedding all count as mehanat.
It is very common in both. You will hear it in movies, read it in newspapers, and use it in daily chats.
Verwandte Redewendungen
मेहनत रंग लाना
hard work showing its colors (to be successful)
सबर का फल मीठा होता है
the fruit of patience is sweet
खून-पसीना एक करना
to work extremely hard (literally: to make blood and sweat one)
कामयाबी चूमना
to taste/kiss success
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