मदद मांगना
to ask for help
Littéralement: मदद (help) + मांगना (to ask/request)
Use this phrase whenever you need a hand and want to sound natural and polite.
En 15 secondes
- Used to request assistance in any general situation.
- Combines 'madad' (help) with 'maangana' (to ask).
- Pairs with the preposition 'se' to indicate the person asked.
Signification
This phrase is your go-to way to say you need a hand. It literally means 'to ask for help' and works in almost any situation, from lifting a heavy box to solving a math problem.
Exemples clés
3 sur 6Asking a friend for a favor
क्या मैं तुमसे एक मदद मांग सकता हूँ?
Can I ask you for a help?
In a formal office meeting
हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट के लिए विशेषज्ञों से मदद मांगनी चाहिए।
We should ask experts for help for this project.
Texting a sibling
मम्मी से मदद मांग लो, वो फ्री हैं।
Ask Mom for help, she is free.
Contexte culturel
In Indian culture, the concept of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God) extends to helping strangers. Asking for help often initiates a social bond rather than being a burden. The word 'madad' actually has Persian roots, showing the beautiful blend of languages in modern Hindi.
The 'Se' Secret
Always remember to use `से` (se) with the person you're asking. If you use `को` (ko), it sounds like you're giving help to the help!
Don't confuse with 'Puchna'
In English, we 'ask' for things and 'ask' questions. In Hindi, `मांगना` is for things/favors, and `पूछना` is for information.
En 15 secondes
- Used to request assistance in any general situation.
- Combines 'madad' (help) with 'maangana' (to ask).
- Pairs with the preposition 'se' to indicate the person asked.
What It Means
मदद मांगना is a simple, everyday phrase. It combines the noun मदद (help) with the verb मांगना (to ask for). Think of it as the universal 'S.O.S.' in Hindi. Whether you are lost in a new city or stuck on a coding bug, this is the phrase you use to reach out. It is direct, clear, and very common.
How To Use It
You will need to conjugate the verb मांगना based on who is asking and when. If you are asking someone for help, use the preposition से (from) after the person's name. For example, 'I am asking Raj for help' becomes Main Raj se madad maang raha hoon. It is a very flexible phrase. You can use it in the past, present, or future tense without any weird grammar traps.
When To Use It
Use this phrase whenever you genuinely need assistance. It works perfectly at a restaurant if you can't read the menu. It is great at the office when a project is too big. You can even use it with your friends when you're moving apartments. It is a 'safe' phrase because it doesn't sound too demanding or too desperate. It just sounds honest.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use मदद मांगना if you are ordering someone to do something. That would be rude! Also, if you are in a very high-level government meeting, you might use the word सहायता (sahayata) instead of मदद. If you just want to ask a question (like 'What time is it?'), use पूछना (puchna), not मांगना. Asking for the time isn't really 'asking for help' in the Hindi mindset.
Cultural Background
In India, community and helping others are huge parts of daily life. Asking for help is not usually seen as a sign of weakness. In fact, people often feel honored when you ask them for a favor! It shows you trust them. Don't be surprised if you ask for directions and three people jump in to guide you. It is just the Indian way of being a good neighbor.
Common Variations
You might hear मदद लेना (to take help) which implies you are receiving it. Another one is मदद करना (to do help/to help). If you want to sound a bit more 'textbook' or formal, you can swap मदद for सहायता. But for 99% of your life in India, मदद मांगना is the king of expressions. Just remember to say 'thank you' or shukriya afterward!
Notes d'usage
This phrase is neutral and safe for all levels of formality. Just ensure the verb `maangana` is conjugated to match the subject's gender and number.
The 'Se' Secret
Always remember to use `से` (se) with the person you're asking. If you use `को` (ko), it sounds like you're giving help to the help!
Don't confuse with 'Puchna'
In English, we 'ask' for things and 'ask' questions. In Hindi, `मांगना` is for things/favors, and `पूछना` is for information.
The Head Bobble
When you ask for help in person, a slight side-to-side head tilt makes your request sound much more polite and sincere.
Exemples
6क्या मैं तुमसे एक मदद मांग सकता हूँ?
Can I ask you for a help?
A very common way to start a request with a friend.
हमें इस प्रोजेक्ट के लिए विशेषज्ञों से मदद मांगनी चाहिए।
We should ask experts for help for this project.
Shows the phrase works well in professional settings too.
मम्मी से मदद मांग लो, वो फ्री हैं।
Ask Mom for help, she is free.
Using the imperative form for a quick suggestion.
गूगल मैप्स से मदद मांगना बेहतर होगा!
It would be better to ask Google Maps for help!
Joking about being lost while driving.
मुश्किल समय में मदद मांगने में कोई बुराई नहीं है।
There is no harm in asking for help in difficult times.
A supportive and emotional use of the phrase.
क्षमा कीजिए, क्या मैं आपसे थोड़ी मदद मांग सकता हूँ?
Excuse me, can I ask you for a little help?
Polite and standard for approaching strangers.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'Main tum ___ madad maang raha hoon.'
मैं तुम ___ मदद मांग रहा हूँ।
In Hindi, you ask help 'from' someone, so we use `से` (se).
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence for 'We will ask'?
हम मदद ___।
`मांगेंगे` is the future plural form, matching 'हम' (we).
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Aides visuelles
Formality Scale of 'Madad Maangana'
Used with friends and family.
Bhai, madad maang raha hoon!
Standard daily use with colleagues or strangers.
Kya main madad maang sakta hoon?
Slightly formal but still very common.
Hamein madad maangni hogi.
Where to use 'Madad Maangana'
Lost in the city
Asking for directions
At the office
Asking for tech support
At home
Asking to move furniture
Shopping
Asking for a different size
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt means 'to ask for help.' It is a combination of मदद (help) and मांगना (to ask/request).
Yes, it is perfectly polite. Just make sure to use the respectful verb forms like मांगिए (maangiye) or सकता हूँ (sakta hoon).
Technically yes, but usually people just say पैसे मांगना (paise maangana). Using 'madad' makes it sound like a more serious plea for financial help.
मदद is more common and conversational. सहायता is more formal and often used in writing or official news.
You can say मुझे मदद चाहिए (Mujhe madad chahiye). This is more direct than 'asking' for help.
Always use से (se). For example: Rahul se madad maango (Ask Rahul for help).
No, for questions use पूछना (puchna). मांगना is only for requesting objects or favors.
Yes, it is fine for emails. For example: Main aapse madad maangna chahta hoon (I want to ask for your help).
The opposite would be मदद देना (to give help) or मदद करना (to help).
Extremely! You will often hear heroes or heroines saying Meri madad karo! (Help me!) which uses the same root.
Expressions liées
मदद करना
to help someone
सहायता लेना
to take/receive assistance (formal)
उपकार करना
to do a favor
हाथ बटाना
to lend a hand (idiomatic)
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