अपने आप से तुलना करना
apane āp se tulnā karnāTo assess or measure oneself against others, often to evaluate personal progress or worth.
बच्चे अपने आप से तुलना करना सीख जाते हैं जब वे दूसरों के साथ खेलते हैं।
Children learn to compare themselves to others when they play with others.
तुम अपने आप से तुलना करना बंद करो और अपने काम पर ध्यान दो।
Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your work.
Often used in contexts of self-improvement, motivation, or criticism. Can imply unhealthy obsession if overused.
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💡Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Hindi-speaking cultures, phrases involving self-comparison often arise in discussions about competition, success, and personal achievement. Be mindful of the emotional tone when using this phrase—it can sound supportive or critical depending on delivery.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage in Sentences
Use 'अपने आप से तुलना करना' to describe the act of comparing oneself to others. It is not typically used for comparing objects or unrelated entities. For example, 'उसने अपने आप से तुलना करना बंद कर दिया' means 'He stopped comparing himself to others.'
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'अपने आप' (apane āp, meaning 'oneself') and 'तुलना करना' (tulnā karnā, meaning 'to compare'). The structure reflects a common Hindi grammatical pattern where reflexive pronouns are used to emphasize self-reference in actions.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in motivational speeches, self-help contexts, and everyday conversations about personal growth. It can carry both positive (striving to improve) and negative (feeling inadequate) connotations depending on context.