बड़े सपने देखना
to dream big
शाब्दिक अर्थ: Big (बड़े) dreams (सपने) to see (देखना)
Use this phrase to inspire others or describe someone with grand, world-changing ambitions.
15 सेकंड में
- Used to describe having high ambitions and grand life goals.
- Commonly used in motivational, professional, and personal growth contexts.
- Combines 'big' (बड़े), 'dreams' (सपने), and 'to see' (देखना).
मतलब
This phrase is all about having massive ambitions and aiming for the stars. It’s what you say when someone refuses to settle for an ordinary life and wants to achieve something extraordinary.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Encouraging a younger brother
छोटे शहर में रहने का मतलब यह नहीं कि तुम बड़े सपने नहीं देख सकते।
Living in a small town doesn't mean you can't dream big.
In a job interview
मैं हमेशा से इस कंपनी के लिए बड़े सपने देखता आया हूँ।
I have always dreamt big for this company.
Chatting with a friend about a startup idea
भाई, तू हमेशा बड़े सपने देखता है, और मुझे यह पसंद है!
Brother, you always dream big, and I love that!
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In India, dreaming big is often seen as a communal victory, not just a personal one. It is deeply tied to the 'New India' narrative where your background doesn't define your future. The phrase gained immense popularity through motivational literature and cinema that encourages breaking social barriers.
Verb Agreement
Remember that 'सपने' (dreams) is plural, so the verb usually agrees with the subject 'seeing' them, but the object is plural.
The Kalam Connection
If you want to sound extra wise, mention that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam inspired you to 'dream big'. Indians love this reference!
15 सेकंड में
- Used to describe having high ambitions and grand life goals.
- Commonly used in motivational, professional, and personal growth contexts.
- Combines 'big' (बड़े), 'dreams' (सपने), and 'to see' (देखना).
What It Means
बड़े सपने देखना is the Hindi equivalent of 'dreaming big.' It isn't about what you see while sleeping. It is about your waking ambitions. It describes a mindset of limitless possibility. In Hindi, 'seeing' a dream (सपना देखना) is the standard way to say you have a goal. When you add बड़े (big), you are talking about grand visions. It’s about wanting to be a CEO, a star, or a world-changer. It’s the opposite of playing it safe.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a verb. You can say someone 'sees' big dreams. For example, वह बड़े सपने देखता है (He dreams big). You can use it as advice or a compliment. It works well when talking about career, education, or life goals. It is very flexible with tenses. You can say मैंने बड़े सपने देखे थे (I had dreamt big). It sounds natural and inspiring in almost any conversation. Just remember that सपने is plural here, suggesting a vast horizon of goals.
When To Use It
Use it during graduation speeches or heart-to-heart talks. It’s perfect for motivating a younger sibling. Use it in job interviews to show you are ambitious. It fits beautifully in a toast at a wedding or a startup pitch. If a friend is feeling stuck in a boring job, this is your go-to phrase. It’s a great way to show you support someone’s wildest ambitions. It’s also common in Bollywood movies when the hero leaves their small town.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for small, realistic tasks. If you are just planning to buy groceries, this is too dramatic. Avoid using it in a sarcastic way unless you want to sound mean. If someone is being delusional or unrealistic in a dangerous way, this phrase might feel too positive. It’s an inspiring phrase, so don't waste it on mundane chores. Also, don't use it for literal nightmares or weird sleep-dreams. That would just be confusing!
Cultural Background
India is a land of massive contrast and rapid growth. For many, बड़े सपने देखना is a survival mechanism and a badge of honor. From small-town kids making it to NASA to the 'Rags to Riches' stories of Bollywood, this phrase is the national anthem of ambition. It became especially popular after the 1991 economic reforms. It represents the shift from 'contentment' to 'aspiration.' It’s often associated with the late President APJ Abdul Kalam, who famously told the youth to dream big.
Common Variations
You might hear ऊँचे सपने देखना (to see high dreams). This means the exact same thing but feels a bit more poetic. Sometimes people say सपनों का पीछा करना (to chase dreams). If someone is a visionary, they are called a सपनो वाला (one with dreams). You can also say बड़े लक्ष्य रखना (to keep big goals) for a more professional vibe. But बड़े सपने देखना remains the most heart-centered and popular version.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The phrase is very safe to use across all social strata. The only thing to watch for is the gender of the speaker when conjugating the verb 'देखना'.
Verb Agreement
Remember that 'सपने' (dreams) is plural, so the verb usually agrees with the subject 'seeing' them, but the object is plural.
The Kalam Connection
If you want to sound extra wise, mention that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam inspired you to 'dream big'. Indians love this reference!
Don't use for sleep
If you had a weird dream about a giant cat last night, don't use 'बड़े सपने'. Just say 'एक अजीब सपना' (a strange dream).
उदाहरण
6छोटे शहर में रहने का मतलब यह नहीं कि तुम बड़े सपने नहीं देख सकते।
Living in a small town doesn't mean you can't dream big.
Uses the phrase to provide emotional support and motivation.
मैं हमेशा से इस कंपनी के लिए बड़े सपने देखता आया हूँ।
I have always dreamt big for this company.
Shows ambition and alignment with company goals.
भाई, तू हमेशा बड़े सपने देखता है, और मुझे यह पसंद है!
Brother, you always dream big, and I love that!
Casual and supportive between friends.
डर मत, बड़े सपने देखना कोई गुनाह नहीं है।
Don't be afraid, dreaming big is not a crime.
Reassuring tone using common texting shorthand.
मैं बड़े सपने तो देखता हूँ, पर उन्हें पूरा करने के लिए नींद से जागना भूल जाता हूँ।
I do dream big, but I forget to wake up from sleep to fulfill them.
A play on the literal and figurative meaning of dreams.
हर छात्र को बड़े सपने देखने का अधिकार है।
Every student has the right to dream big.
Standard formal usage in an educational setting.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase about ambition.
कामयाब होने के लिए ___ सपने देखना ज़रूरी है।
The phrase is 'बड़े सपने देखना' (to dream big). 'छोटे' means small and 'नीले' means blue.
Complete the sentence: 'She dreams big.'
वह बड़े सपने ___ है।
In Hindi, dreams are 'seen' (देखना), not 'eaten' (खाती) or 'slept' (सोती).
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Spectrum of 'बड़े सपने देखना'
Used with friends and family to encourage them.
तू बड़े सपने देख, मैं साथ हूँ।
Standard usage in everyday conversation.
बड़े सपने देखना अच्छी बात है।
Used in speeches and professional writing.
युवाओं को बड़े सपने देखने चाहिए।
When to say 'बड़े सपने देखना'
Career Coaching
Encouraging a client to aim for a VP role.
Parenting
Telling a child they can be an astronaut.
Self-Reflection
Writing in a journal about future goals.
Graduation
A keynote speaker inspiring the class.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, this is almost exclusively for ambitions. For a literal dream, you'd just say सपना without बड़े unless the dream was actually long or epic.
Yes, it is very appropriate. It shows you have vision and high goals for the project.
There isn't a direct idiom, but you could say छोटी सोच रखना (having small thinking/narrow mindset).
You would say मैं बड़े सपने देखता हूँ (if male) or मैं बड़े सपने देखती हूँ (if female).
Not at all. It is a standard collocation used in news, books, and daily talk.
Yes, ऊँचे सपने देखना (to see high dreams) is a common and slightly more poetic variation.
No, it sounds inspiring. However, if used without a plan, someone might call you a खयाली पुलाव पकाने वाला (someone who cooks imaginary pilaf/daydreamer).
Yes, if you have one specific big goal, you can say मेरा एक बड़ा सपना है (I have one big dream).
It's a linguistic quirk! In Hindi, you don't 'have' a dream, you 'see' (देखना) it.
Constantly! It is a core theme in many 'hustle' and 'success' themed songs.
संबंधित मुहावरे
आसमान छूना
To touch the sky (to achieve great success)
लक्ष्य साधना
To set/aim for a goal
कुछ कर दिखाना
To do something and show the world (to prove oneself)
सपनों को सच करना
To make dreams come true
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