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सपना साकार करना

to realize dream

Literalmente: Dream (Sapna) Shape/Form (Saakaar) To do (Karna)

Use this phrase to describe achieving a significant, long-held life goal with emotional weight.

En 15 segundos

  • Turning an abstract dream into a tangible reality.
  • Used for major life achievements and personal milestones.
  • Active phrasing that implies effort and successful manifestation.

Significado

It means turning your dreams into reality through hard work or luck. It is that magical moment when a long-held wish finally takes a physical, concrete form.

Ejemplos clave

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1

Talking about a new house

Is ghar ko khareedkar maine apne maa-baap ka sapna saakaar kar diya.

By buying this house, I realized my parents' dream.

💭
2

Professional achievement

Kadi mehnat se aap apna har sapna saakaar kar sakte hain.

With hard work, you can realize your every dream.

💼
3

Texting a friend about a trip

Finally, mera Japan jaane ka sapna saakaar ho gaya!

Finally, my dream of going to Japan has been realized!

🤝
🌍

Contexto cultural

The word 'Saakaar' comes from Sanskrit roots meaning 'with form' (Sa + Aakaar). Historically, it was used in spiritual contexts to describe the divine taking a physical form. Today, it has shifted into the secular world to describe the 'birth' of a person's highest ambitions.

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The 'Ho Gaya' vs 'Kiya' trick

Use `saakaar kiya` when you want to take credit for the hard work. Use `saakaar ho gaya` when it feels like a blessing or destiny.

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Don't be too small

Avoid using this for daily chores like cleaning your room. It makes you sound like you're mocking the language's poetic depth!

En 15 segundos

  • Turning an abstract dream into a tangible reality.
  • Used for major life achievements and personal milestones.
  • Active phrasing that implies effort and successful manifestation.

What It Means

Sapna saakaar karna is about manifestation. The word saakaar literally means 'having a form.' When you use this phrase, you are saying you gave your invisible dreams a physical body. It is more than just 'finishing a task.' It is about achieving something you once only imagined. It feels heavy, meaningful, and deeply personal.

How To Use It

You use it like a standard verb phrase. You can say Maine apna sapna saakaar kiya (I realized my dream). It works for big life milestones. Think of buying a house or landing a dream job. You can also use it for others. 'He helped me realize my dream' becomes Unhone mera sapna saakaar karne mein madad ki. It sounds poetic but fits perfectly in modern conversation.

When To Use It

Use it during celebrations or reflections. It is perfect for graduation speeches or LinkedIn posts. Use it when talking to parents about your career. It works well in emotional heart-to-hearts with friends. If you finally visit Paris after years of saving, this is your phrase. It adds a touch of 'epic' to your achievement.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for trivial things. Don't say it because you finally bought a loaf of bread. That sounds sarcastic or just plain weird. Avoid it in very aggressive business negotiations. It is too emotional for a cold corporate buyout. Also, don't use it for nightmares! It is strictly for positive, aspirational goals. Unless you are a movie villain, keep it hopeful.

Cultural Background

In Indian culture, family dreams are often collective. A child’s success is the parents' sapna saakaar moment. Many Bollywood songs use this phrase to depict the hero's journey. It carries the weight of 'Sadhana' or disciplined effort. It reflects the Indian value of persistence against all odds. It’s the ultimate 'happy ending' expression in Hindi storytelling.

Common Variations

You might hear Sapna sach hona (A dream coming true). That is more passive, like it happened to you. Sapna saakaar karna is active. You are the one who made it happen. Another one is Khwaab poora karna. This is more common in Urdu-influenced Hindi. Both are beautiful, but saakaar sounds a bit more grand and solid.

Notas de uso

The phrase is versatile across all levels of formality. Just ensure the 'dream' being discussed is worthy of the weight the word 'Saakaar' carries.

💡

The 'Ho Gaya' vs 'Kiya' trick

Use `saakaar kiya` when you want to take credit for the hard work. Use `saakaar ho gaya` when it feels like a blessing or destiny.

⚠️

Don't be too small

Avoid using this for daily chores like cleaning your room. It makes you sound like you're mocking the language's poetic depth!

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The Bollywood Connection

If you want to sound like a movie hero, use this phrase while looking at the sunset. It's the ultimate cinematic expression of success.

Ejemplos

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#1 Talking about a new house
💭

Is ghar ko khareedkar maine apne maa-baap ka sapna saakaar kar diya.

By buying this house, I realized my parents' dream.

Shows the collective nature of dreams in Hindi culture.

#2 Professional achievement
💼

Kadi mehnat se aap apna har sapna saakaar kar sakte hain.

With hard work, you can realize your every dream.

A classic motivational statement.

#3 Texting a friend about a trip
🤝

Finally, mera Japan jaane ka sapna saakaar ho gaya!

Finally, my dream of going to Japan has been realized!

Uses the 'ho gaya' (became) version for a personal win.

#4 Humorous context with friends
😄

Roz dopahar ko sona hi mera saakaar hua sapna hai.

Sleeping every afternoon is my realized dream.

Uses a grand phrase for a lazy habit for comedic effect.

#5 Award acceptance speech
👔

Aaj mera ek bada sapna saakaar hua hai.

Today, a big dream of mine has been realized.

Standard formal usage for public speaking.

#6 Encouraging a younger sibling
😊

Daro mat, tum apna sapna zaroor saakaar karoge.

Don't fear, you will definitely realize your dream.

Used to provide confidence and support.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.

Mehnat hi sapno ko ___ karne ka raasta hai.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: saakaar

`Saakaar` is the specific term used with `sapna` to mean 'realize' or 'give form to'.

Complete the sentence in a natural way.

Mera pilot banne ka sapna aaj ___ ho gaya.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: saakaar

When a dream comes true, we say it became `saakaar`.

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Ayudas visuales

Formality of 'Sapna Saakaar Karna'

Casual

Used with friends for big life updates.

Mera sapna saakaar ho gaya!

Neutral

Standard way to discuss goals.

Humein apne sapne saakaar karne chahiye.

Formal

Used in speeches or literature.

Rashtra ka sapna saakaar karna hamara kartavya hai.

When to use Sapna Saakaar Karna

Sapna Saakaar Karna
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Graduation

Finally degree mil gayi!

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Buying a Car

Pehli gaadi ka sapna.

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Dream Job

Offer letter mil gaya.

🏔️

Travel

Pahadon mein ghar.

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It means 'having a shape' or 'concrete.' In this phrase, it implies giving a physical shape to a thought or dream.

Yes, it is very common in motivational speeches or when discussing long-term company visions like Company ka vision saakaar karna.

It is better reserved for significant goals. Using it for Maine chai peene ka sapna saakaar kiya sounds very sarcastic.

Sapna sach hona is 'dream coming true' (passive). Sapna saakaar karna is 'realizing a dream' (active/intentional).

It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends, but it also appears in textbooks and formal speeches.

Absolutely. You can say Main tumhara sapna saakaar karunga (I will make your dream come true).

Yes, it is a staple in inspirational Bollywood songs about achieving success or finding love.

Yes, you can say Sapne saakaar karna if you have multiple dreams you are working on.

No, sapna in this context always implies a positive ambition. For bad things, we use words like haadsa (accident).

Forgetting the karna or hona at the end. You must say saakaar karna for it to be a complete action.

Frases relacionadas

Sapna sach hona

A dream coming true

Manzil paana

To reach one's destination/goal

Kaamyaabi haasil karna

To achieve success

Khwaab poora karna

To fulfill a dream

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