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आभार
/aː.bʱɑːɾ/
gratitude
आपके सहयोग के लिए मैं आपका आभार व्यक्त करता हूँ।
I express my gratitude for your cooperation.
formal
A feeling of being grateful or thankful for something.
उसने मुझे मदद करने के लिए अपना आभार व्यक्त किया।
He expressed his gratitude for me helping him.
माता-पिता के प्रति आभार व्यक्त करना हमारा कर्तव्य है।
It is our duty to express gratitude towards parents.
Often used in formal or respectful contexts, such as acknowledging help, support, or kindness.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Gratitude
Use 'आभार' in formal settings (e.g., emails, official letters) or when addressing elders/superiors. For casual contexts, 'धन्यवाद' is more appropriate.
Gold Rule
Contextual Appropriateness
आभार is best suited for situations where you want to convey sincere, often deep, gratitude. Avoid overusing it in casual conversations.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'आभार' (ābhāra), meaning 'bearing' or 'carrying', which evolved to signify the 'bearing of a burden of gratitude' in Hindi.
Usage Notes
आभार is a formal term used in written and spoken Hindi to convey deep gratitude. It is often paired with verbs like व्यक्त करना (to express) or प्रकट करना (to show). In casual speech, धन्यवाद (dhanyavād) is more commonly used.
Word Breakdown
आ
prefix indicating direction or towards
prefixभार
burden or load
rootआभार
the burden of gratitude carried in one's heart
compoundहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश