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Ways to congratulate someone: (Congratulations कहने के तरीके) -

Ways to congratulate someone: (Congratulations कहने के तरीके): 1. You're doing a good Job (आप बहुत अच्छा काम कर रहे हैं) 2. You're doing beautifully (आप बहुत अच्छे से काम कर रहे हैं) 3. You are really growing up (आपके काम में सुधार आ रहा है) 4. That is the way to do it (यही तरीका है इसे करने का) 5. You are very good at it (आप इस काम में बह...

Restaurant Conversations: Restaurant में बात करने के तरीके -

Restaurant Conversations: Restaurant में बात करने के तरीके: 1. We'd like a table for two, please.(हमें दो लोगों के लिए table चाहिए) 2. I have a reservation under the name of [mention your name]. (इस [नाम] से हमारा reservation है) 3. Could you bring us the menu, please? (क्या आप हमारे लिए menu ला सकते हैं?) 4. Do you have a set menu? (क्या आपके restaurant का menu तय है, या आप इसके अलाव...

Saying 'Happy Birthday' in English -

Saying 'Happy Birthday' in English: 1. Many many happy returns of the day - दिन की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएं 2. Many more happy returns! - बहुत शुभकामनाएं 3. I wish you a wonderful birthday! - आशा है आपका जन्मदिन शानदार हो! 4. Have a great one! - आपका जन्मदिन अच्छा रहे! 5. Have a good one! - आपका जन्मदिन अच्छा रहे! 6. May your birthday be filled with laughter! - आपके ज...

Pronunciations -

The pronunciation of the final 'S' in plural words and verbs in the third person depend on the final consonant sound before that 'S'. (बहुवचन शब्दों में 's' अक्षर का उच्चारण, 's' के पहले वाले व्यंजन पर निर्भर करता है.) 1. Sibilant sound /iz/- is also known as hissing or buzzing sound. Words ending in the /ɪz/ sound: (जिन शब्दों के अंत में /iz/ स्वर हो, उन्हें sibilant sound words कहा जाता है) ‌ C: rac...

Dry fruits -

Dry fruits: 1. Almond - बादाम 2. Apricot dried - खुबानी/जर्दालू 3. Betel-nut - सुपारी 4. Cashew nut - काजू 5. Chestnut - अखरोट 6. Hazelnut - पहाड़ी बादाम 7. Cudpahnut - चिरोंजी 8. Currant - किशमिश 9. Dates Dried - खारिक, छुहारा 10. Fig - अंजीर 11. Groundnut, Peanut - मूंगफली 12. Pine Nut - चिलगोज़ा 13. Pistachio - पिस्ता 14. Walnut - अखरोट 15. Macadamia nut - मैक...

Cleaning related vocabulary -

Cleaning related vocabulary: 1. Dish towels - बर्तन पोछने का छोटा तौलिया 2. Iron - इस्तरी करना 3. Ironing board - board जिस पर इस्त्री करी जाती है 4. Scrub brush - brush जिस से रगड़ कर सफाई करी जाती है 5. Cloth - कपड़ा 6. Sponge - सफाई में इस्तेमाल होने वाला स्पंज 7. Laundry soap/ Laundry detergent - कपडे ध...

Ways to describe taste -

Ways to describe taste: 1. Acidic (खट्टा): sharp-tasting or sour. "acidic wine" 2. Astringent (खट्टा, कसैला): sharp or bitter "an astringent smell of rotting apples" 3. Bitter (कड़वा): having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet. "raw berries have an intensely bitter flavour" 4. Bittersweet (मीठापन जिसके अंत में कटूता हो): sweet with a bitter aftertaste. "she sipped the bittersweet mocktail" 5. Brackish (नमक का): slightly salty, as in river estuaries. "a cup of brackish water" 6. Hot (तीखा): containing or consisting of pungent spices or peppers which produce a burning sensation when tasted. "a very hot dish cooked with green chilli" 7. Mature (प...

Flower names: (फूलों के नाम) -

Flower names: (फूलों के नाम): 1. Tulip 2. Daffodil - हलके पिले रंग का फूल 3. Poppy - खसखस का फूल 4. Sunflower - सूरजमुखी का फूल 5. Bluebell - घंटी के आकर का फूल 6. Rose - गुलाब 7. Snowdrop - सफ़ेद रंग का फूल 8. Cherry blossom - फूल जो कोमलता दर्शाता है 9. Orchid - अनोखे आकर का जामुनी रं...

Restaurant में बात करने के तरीके -

Restaurant Conversations: Restaurant में बात करने के तरीके: 1. We'd like a table for two, please.(हमें दो लोगों के लिए table चाहिए) 2. I have a reservation under the name of [mention your name]. (इस [नाम] से हमारा reservation है) 3. Could you bring us the menu, please? (क्या आप हमारे लिए menu ला सकते हैं?) 4. Do you have a set menu? (क्या आपके restaurant का menu तय है, या आप इसके अलाव...

Everyday English phrases -

Everyday English phrases: 1. It's on me - I will pay this bill (मैं इसका bill pay करूँगा) 2. (It's) time to split - An announcement of one's desire or time to split (बांटना) 3. I've had it up to here - I will not entertain any more of something (किसी चीज़ की सीमा पार होना) 4. Not for my money - Not as far as I am concerned (जब तक यह मुझसे सम्बंधित नहीं है) 5. Not in my books - Not according to my views (विचारों के मुताबिक ना होना) 6. Okay by me - That's fine with me (म...

अंग्रेज़ी में इस्तेमाल होने वाले Slangs -

अंग्रेज़ी में इस्तेमाल होने वाले Slangs: 1. Airhead (एक बेवकूफ व्यक्ति) - A foolish or dumb person E.g. She is such an airhead she keeps forgetting to get her books. 2. Cheesy (घटिया) - Outdated or overused, sometimes cheap as well E.g. She was tired of hearing cheesy pick-up lines. 3. Cushy (काफी आसान) - Comfortably easy E.g. She had a cushy job as the floor manager. 4. Ditch (किसी चीज़ को त्याग देना या छोड़ देना) - Abandon something or leave E.g. She has a reputation for ditching plans at the last...

Musical idioms -

Musical idioms: (Music सम्बन्धी मुहावरे): 1. For a song - very cheap price (कम कीमत पर) 2. Music to my ears - extremely pleasant news (बहुत अच्छी खबर) 3. Set something to music - sarcastic response to criticism/ complaining or a positive response to a good news (आलोचना पर कटु या अच्छी खबर पर सकरात्मक प्रतिक्रिया देना) 4. Elevator music - popular tunes or easy listening music (प्रसिद्ध धुन या सरल धु...

Still v/s yet v/s already -

Still v/s yet v/s already: 1. Still - used to talk about something that hasn't finished especially when it was expected to finish earlier. (जब कोई कार्य खत्म न हुआ हो, खासकर जब वह पहले ही खत्म हो जाना चाहिए था, तब still का इस्तेमाल किया जाता है) - used in questions, affirmative and negative sentences (सकारात्मक, प्रश्नवाचक और नकारात्मक वाक्य...

14 Names of dry fruits -

14 Names of dry fruits: 1. Almond Nut -बादाम 2. Apricot dried - खुबानी/जर्दालू 3. Betel-nut - सुपारी 4. Cashew nut - काजू 5. Chestnut - अखरोट 6. Coconut - खोपरा, नारियल गोला 7. Cudpahnut - चिरोंजी 8. Currant - किशमिश 9. Dates Dried - खारिक, छुहारा 10. Fig - अंजीर 11. Groundnuts, Peanuts - मूंगफली 12. Pine Nuts - चिलगोज़ा 13. Pistachio Nut - पिस्ता...

10 WhatsApp messages to wish someone who just got engaged -

10 WhatsApp messages to wish someone who just got engaged: 1. Congratulations to the beautiful couple. Wishing you a wonderful journey as you build your new life together. (खूबसूरत जोड़े को बधाई हो. आप एकसाथ अपनी नयी ज़िन्दगी बनाने जा रहे हैं, आपके अच्छे सफर की कामनाएं करते हैं.) 2. Congratulations! You guys make a great pair. Your engagement is a wonderful news. (बधाई हो! आप लोगों की जोड़ी ...

6 WhatsApp messages to wish someone on a new job -

6 WhatsApp messages to wish someone on a new job - 1. Congratulations on your new job as a Sales executive! That calls for a party! (Sales executive के पद पर नई जॉब लगने पर आपको बहुत बधाई! इसी बात पर पार्टी बनती है!) 2. You really deserved this post. Wish you a long and successful career. May all your dreams and aspirations come true. (आप इस पद के हक़दार थे. मैं आपके लम्बे और संपन्न करियर की आशा करता ...

5 Confusing Phrases -

5 Confusing Phrases: 1. Hang up/hang out To “hang up” means to end a phone call (फ़ोन कॉल समाप्त करना); to “hang out” means to spend time relaxing, usually with a friend (किसीके साथ बाहर जाना). Example: If he hangs up before I’m done talking, I will be too mad to hang out with him this weekend. 2. Look up/look forward To “look up” means to search and find information about something, usually in a dictionary or some sort of database. (किसी चीज़ के बारे में कोई जानकारी ढूंढना, अक्सर किसी शब्...

Independence day Vocabulary -

Independence day Vocabulary: (Independence सम्बन्धी शब्द:) Words in the Preamble of India: (भारत के प्रस्तावना में शब्द) 1. Sovereign = परम/ स्वायत्त 2. Socialist = समाजवादी 3. Secular = धर्म निरपेक्ष 4. Democratic = प्रजातंत्रवादी/लोकतान्त्रिक 5. Republic = गणतंत्र 6. Liberty = स्वाधीनता 7. Equality = समानत...

Parent-Teacher meeting में बातचीत करना -

Parent-Teacher meeting में बातचीत करना: 1. How is my child doing? I hope there is an improvement from the previous time? (मेरा बच्चा कैसा कर रहा है? आशा करती हूँ की पिछली बार से कोई बेहतरी है?) 2. Is my child well-behaved in the classroom? (क्या मेरा बच्चे का व्यव्हार कक्षा में अच्छा है?) 3. Please suggest me how to ensure further improvement in my child's progress. (...

Subject: Application for the Assistant Manager post सहायक प्रबंधक के पद के लिए

When you are sending somebody your résumé via e-mail, you should write a few lines in the e-mail, specifying your key expertise areas and background, and attach a cover letter. (जब आप किसी को ई-मेल द्वारा résumé भेज रहे हों तो अपने शैक्षिक अनुभव और कार्यक्षेत्र के बारे में लिखें.) Here's a Sample Cover Letter or email: Subject: Application for the Assistant Manager post (सहायक प्रबंधक के पद के लिए) ...

7 Idioms -

7 Idioms: 1. Devil's Advocate - a person who expresses a contentious opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments. Example: Teachers often play devil's advocate to provoke discussion in the classroom. 2. Curiosity killed the cat - being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble. Example: Don't ask about his break-up, curiosity killed the cat! 3. What you sow is what you reap - You eventually have to face up to the consequences of your actions. Example: If you treat your friends like that, of course they drop you. You reap what you sow in this life. 4. A dime a dozen - very common and of no particular value. Example: Water is treated as a dime a dozen. That is why people waste it. 5. Beat around the bush - To avoid getting to the point of an issue Example: She never told her friend the truth. She kept beating around the bush. 6. Cold shoulder - a phrase used to express dismissal or the act of disrega...

Office terminology -

Office terminology: 1. Hierarchy = वर्गीकरण 2. Organization = संस्था 3. Policy = नीति 4. Process = प्रक्रिया 5. Department  = विभाग 6. Designation = पद 7. Attendees = उपस्थित व्यक्ति 8. Agenda = कार्य-सूची 9. Open items = पहले से बचे हुए कार्य 10. Action items = जिन पर मीटिंग के बाद काम किया जायेगा 11. Minutes of the meeting = नोट्स ...

How to Thank and say You're Welcome -

How to Thank and say You're Welcome Thank You 1. Thank you so much. 2. You are a life saver. 3. What would I do without you? 4. I really appreciate what you've done. 5. I can't thank you enough. 6. You're the best. 7. You're too kind. You're Welcome 1. Anytime 2. Don't mention it 3. Glad to help 4. My pleasure 5. No problem 6. No worries 7. It was nothing

मैं अंग्रेज़ी बोलता हूँ - Saying it in English -

मैं अंग्रेज़ी बोलता हूँ - Saying it in English: 1. Correct - I speak English = मैं अंग्रेज़ी बोलता हूँ 2. Incorrect - I am speak English (यहाँ am का इस्तेमाल नहीं होगा. I am = मैं हूँ) I am speak English - is incorrect English. In simple present tense, we do not need to add 'is/am/are' before the main verb (speak).

When to use Adverbs of Frequency (आवृत्ति का क्रिया विशेषण) -

When to use Adverbs of Frequency (आवृत्ति का क्रिया विशेषण): a. Always use adverbs of frequency to discuss how often something happens. (Adverbs of frequency हम तब इस्तेमाल करते हैं जब हमें बताना हो कोई चीज़ कितनी बार होती है) b. Adverbs of frequency are often used to indicate routine or repeated activities, so they are often used with the present simple tense. (नियमित रूप से होने वाली क्रिया का ...

8 ways to ask for help -

8 ways to ask for help: 1. Please help me out, I am having some trouble figuring out how this works. (कृपया मेरी मदद कीजिये, मुझे यह पता करने में मुश्किल हो रही है कि यह कैसे काम करता है) 2. Can I please ask you for a favour? I need help with this presentation. (क्या मैं आपसे कुछ अनुग्रह कर सकता हूँ? मुझे इस प्रेजेंटेशन ...

10 WhatsApp status messages - Motivational

10 WhatsApp status messages - Motivational 1. Failure is always temporary, only giving up makes it permanent. 2. Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. 3. To shine like the Sun, you need to burn like one. 4. In order to achieve success, your desire to succeed should be greater than your fear of failure. 5. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. 6. In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can. 7. A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others. 8. What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. 9. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. 10. Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.

Interview में अपने बारे में बताना -

Interview में अपने बारे में बताना: Interviewer: Tell me something about yourself. (आप अपने बारे में कुछ बताइये.) Candidate: Sir, I was born and brought up in Chandigarh. I completed my bachelor's degree in commerce from Delhi University. I am a loyal and diligent professional with keen interest in sales and marketing. (सर मैं चंडीगढ़ में पला बढ़ा हूँ. मैंने दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी से कॉमर्स में अपन...

15 Misspelled words in English

15 Misspelled words in English Incorrect - Correct 1. Acheive - Achieve 2. Alot - A lot 3. Beggining - Beginning 4. Beleive - Believe 5. Definately - Definitely 6. Enviroment - Environment 7. Hygeine - Hygiene 8. Lightening - Lightning 9. Morgage - Mortgage 10. Peice - Piece 11. Wierd - Weird 12. Pronounciation - Pronunciation 13. Tommorrow - Tomorrow 14. Calender - Calendar 15. Febuary - February

Name of Buildings -

1. Agricultural buildings - कृषि सम्बन्धी इमारतें i) Barn - खलिहान/ कोठार ii) Chicken coop - मुर्गी का पिंजरा iii) Cow-shed - गोशाला iv) Farmhouse - खेतों के बीच बना घर v) Granary - अन्न भंडार vi) Greenhouse - छोटे पेड़ों को हरा रखने का घर vii) Pigpen or sty -  सुअरों के रहने की जगह viii) Shed - झो...

WhatsApp messages for wishing someone who has had a baby -

WhatsApp messages for wishing someone who has had a baby: 1. Congratulations! Amazing news! I hope both the little one and the mother, are doing well. (मुबारक हो! यह बहुत अच्छी खबर है. आशा करता हूँ कि बच्चा और माँ दोनों ही ठीक हैं.) 2. Congratulations on being blessed with a baby girl. Daughters are a blessing! (लड़की होने पर बधाई. बेटियां ईश्वर की कृपा होती हैं.) 3. Just heard the good news, I can't wait ...

7 WhatsApp messages to invite someone for a birthday party -

7 WhatsApp messages to invite someone for a birthday party: 1. Hey! I'm throwing my birthday bash on Sunday. I would love it if you would be there! (हे! मैं रविवार को अपने जन्मदिन की पार्टी दे रहा हूँ. मुझे बहुत अच्छा लगेगा अगर आप वहाँ आएंगे!) 2. Keep yourself free tomorrow! You have to come to my birthday party at 8 PM. See you there :) अपने आप को कल फ्री रखना! तुम्हें कल 8 बजे ...