उम्मीद बनाए रखना
to maintain hope
Literalmente: Hope (ummeed) + having made/kept (banaye) + to keep (rakhna)
Use this phrase to encourage someone to stay positive during a long or difficult wait.
En 15 segundos
- To stay optimistic during difficult or uncertain times.
- A combination of 'hope' and 'to keep/maintain'.
- Commonly used for encouragement and emotional support.
Significado
It means to stay optimistic and keep believing that things will get better, even when you are facing a tough situation. It's like telling someone to keep that little light of hope burning in their heart.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Encouraging a friend after a job interview
परेशान मत हो, बस उम्मीद बनाए रखना।
Don't worry, just maintain hope.
A doctor talking to a patient's family
हमें उम्मीद बनाए रखनी चाहिए, इलाज चल रहा है।
We should maintain hope; the treatment is ongoing.
Texting a friend who is sad about a breakup
सब ठीक हो जाएगा, अपनी उम्मीद बनाए रखो।
Everything will be fine, keep your hope up.
Contexto cultural
The word 'Ummeed' has deep roots in Urdu and Persian poetry, often used by Sufi saints to describe spiritual longing. In modern India, it represents the collective resilience seen during festivals and difficult times alike. It's a bridge between poetic tradition and everyday survival.
The Grammar Secret
The word 'Ummeed' is feminine. So if you say 'My hope', it's 'Meri ummeed' (मेरी उम्मीद), not 'Mera ummeed'.
Don't Overuse
If someone is grieving a major loss, just saying 'maintain hope' might seem dismissive. Sometimes 'I am with you' is better.
En 15 segundos
- To stay optimistic during difficult or uncertain times.
- A combination of 'hope' and 'to keep/maintain'.
- Commonly used for encouragement and emotional support.
What It Means
Think of उम्मीद बनाए रखना as your emotional anchor. Life can be a wild roller coaster ride. Sometimes you are up, and sometimes you are down. This phrase is about holding onto your optimism. It is not just about wishing for luck. It is about a conscious choice to stay positive. When you use this, you are talking about resilience. It is the mental strength to keep going.
How To Use It
You use this phrase like a standard verb. The word रखना changes based on who you are talking to. If you are giving advice, you say बनाए रखो. For someone older, use the respectful बनाए रखिए. You can also use it about yourself. For example, 'I am trying to maintain hope.' It fits perfectly at the end of a comforting sentence. It sounds supportive and very grounded.
When To Use It
Use this when a friend is waiting for exam results. It is perfect for someone looking for a new job. Use it when a cricket match is looking tense. It works well in hospital waiting rooms too. You can even use it when texting a friend. If they are sad, this phrase is a warm hug. It shows you care about their mental state.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for very trivial things. If you are waiting for a pizza, it is too dramatic. Using it for a bus delay might sound sarcastic. Avoid it if someone has already lost everything. In that case, it might feel a bit insensitive. Also, do not use it if you are actually angry. It is a phrase for peace and encouragement.
Cultural Background
In India, hope is a very deep concept. We have many words for it, like आशा or भरोसा. But उम्मीद feels very poetic and soulful. It comes from Persian roots but is purely Indian now. You will hear it in countless Bollywood songs. It reflects the Indian spirit of never giving up. No matter the struggle, we believe tomorrow will be better.
Common Variations
You might hear उम्मीद मत हारना which means 'don't lose hope.' Another common one is आशा बनाए रखना. This is slightly more formal and Sanskrit-based. Some people just say उम्मीद रखो for a shorter version. If you want to be poetic, say उम्मीद की किरण. That means 'a ray of hope.' All of these carry the same warm energy.
Notas de uso
The phrase is highly versatile and works in almost any register. The most important thing is to conjugate the verb 'rakhna' correctly to match the level of respect you want to show.
The Grammar Secret
The word 'Ummeed' is feminine. So if you say 'My hope', it's 'Meri ummeed' (मेरी उम्मीद), not 'Mera ummeed'.
Don't Overuse
If someone is grieving a major loss, just saying 'maintain hope' might seem dismissive. Sometimes 'I am with you' is better.
Song Power
If you want to sound like a local, listen to the song 'Aashayein' from the movie Iqbal. It uses these themes perfectly!
Ejemplos
6परेशान मत हो, बस उम्मीद बनाए रखना।
Don't worry, just maintain hope.
A very common way to comfort someone in a professional struggle.
हमें उम्मीद बनाए रखनी चाहिए, इलाज चल रहा है।
We should maintain hope; the treatment is ongoing.
Shows a professional yet empathetic tone.
सब ठीक हो जाएगा, अपनी उम्मीद बनाए रखो।
Everything will be fine, keep your hope up.
Short and sweet for a text message.
99% पर अटक गया? उम्मीद बनाए रखो भाई!
Stuck at 99%? Keep the hope alive, bro!
Using the phrase for a relatable, minor frustration.
आखिरी गेंद तक हमें उम्मीद बनाए रखनी है।
We have to maintain hope until the last ball.
Used to boost morale in a high-stakes moment.
मुश्किल समय में भी मैंने उम्मीद बनाए रखी।
Even in difficult times, I maintained hope.
The past tense 'rakhi' is used here for personal reflection.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence for an older person.
दादी जी, आप ___ बनाए रखिए।
The phrase is 'उम्मीद बनाए रखना'. Since it's for an older person, 'बनाए रखिए' is used.
Complete the sentence to say 'Don't lose hope'.
हिम्मत मत हारो और अपनी ___ बनाए रखो।
The context of 'not losing courage' (himmat mat haaro) pairs perfectly with 'maintaining hope'.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality of Hope
Used with close friends or siblings.
उम्मीद रख यार! (Keep hope, buddy!)
Standard way to say it to anyone.
उम्मीद बनाए रखना।
Used in literature or very respectful settings.
आशा बनाए रखें।
When to Keep Hope
Exam Results
Waiting for the marksheet.
Health Recovery
Recovering from a long illness.
Job Search
After multiple interviews.
Cricket Match
Last over, 20 runs needed.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntas'Asha' is derived from Sanskrit and is more formal. 'Ummeed' comes from Persian/Urdu and is much more common in daily conversation and songs.
Technically yes, but it sounds a bit dramatic. It's better to use it for significant life events like careers or health.
It is rarely used as a name, but as a word, it is grammatically feminine. The name 'Asha' is a very common girl's name.
You can say मुझे उम्मीद है (Mujhe ummeed hai). This is simpler than 'maintaining' hope.
Yes, if a project is failing, a manager might say हमें उम्मीद बनाए रखनी चाहिए to keep the team motivated.
The opposite would be उम्मीद छोड़ देना (to give up hope) or निराश होना (to become disappointed).
Yes! You can say हिम्मत रखना (keep courage) or धैर्य रखना (keep patience).
Yes, it is a very kind and neutral phrase. Just ensure you use the polite form बनाए रखिए.
Not necessarily. While it can be used in a spiritual context, it is mostly a secular, emotional encouragement.
You say उम्मीद मत हारना (Ummeed mat haarna). This is very common and slightly more urgent.
Frases relacionadas
हिम्मत मत हारना
Don't lose courage
भरोसा रखना
To have faith/trust
धैर्य रखना
To keep patience
अच्छे की उम्मीद करना
To hope for the best
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