एक और एक ग्यारह होना

/ek ɔːr ek ɡjaːɾəh ɦoː naː/◆idiom
united we are stronger

जब टीम मिलकर काम करती है, तब एक और एक ग्यारह होता है।

When the team works together, united we are stronger.

◆ What It Really Means
When people unite, their combined strength far exceeds the sum of their individual abilities.
Literal Meaning
One plus one equals eleven.
Literal Breakdown
एकone+औरand+एकone+ग्यारहeleven+होनाto be
◇ Mental Image
The mental picture is of two individual units combining to form a much larger, more powerful entity (eleven), symbolizing synergy.
◈ When to Use
A manager addressing a team before a critical project, saying, 'Remember, ek aur ek gyaarah hota hai—let's work together to succeed.'
◉ Cultural Note
This idiom reflects the traditional Indian value of unity and collective effort, often cited in folklore, proverbs, and modern motivational contexts.
informal

When people combine their efforts, they become much more powerful than the sum of their individual strengths.

दोस्तों, एक और एक ग्यारह होता है, इसलिए मिलकर काम करो।

Friends, united we are stronger, so work together.

टीम के सदस्य मिलकर प्रयास कर रहे हैं, क्योंकि उन्हें पता है कि एक और एक ग्यारह होता है।

The team members are working together because they know that united we are stronger.

Often used to encourage teamwork or collaboration.

Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this idiom when encouraging people to work together for a common goal, especially in teamwork or collaborative settings.

Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in motivational or team-building contexts to emphasize the power of unity.

Word Breakdown

एक
one
numeral
+
और
and
conjunction
+
एक
one
numeral
+
ग्यारह
eleven
numeral
+
होना
to be
verb
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