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आँख का तारा

āṅkh kā tārā
idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal

A beloved or cherished person, often referring to someone who is very dear to someone's heart, like a child or a romantic partner.

वह अपनी आँख का तारा है।

He is the apple of her eye.

माँ अपने बच्चे को आँख का तारा मानती है।

A mother considers her child the apple of her eye.

💡

This phrase is often used affectionately to describe someone who is deeply loved and cherished.

Collocations

आँख का ताराapple of one's eye

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

आँख का नगidiom
apple of one's eye
प्रियतमphrase
beloved

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is typically used in affectionate or emotional contexts, such as describing a parent's love for their child or a partner's love for their significant other.

⚡Gold Rule

Affectionate Tone

Always use this phrase in a positive, loving context. It is not appropriate for neutral or negative situations.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'आँख' (eye) and 'तारा' (star), metaphorically comparing a beloved person to a star that shines in one's eye.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in Hindi to express deep affection, often for a child, spouse, or someone very close to the speaker.

Word Breakdown

आँख
eye
root
+
का
of
postposition
+
तारा
star
root
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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