बहुत दिखाना
वह हमेशा अपने नए कपड़े दिखाता रहता है।
He always keeps showing off his new clothes.
To display one's possessions, skills, or achievements in a boastful or ostentatious manner to attract attention or admiration.
उसने अपने नए फोन को सबके सामने दिखाया।
He showed off his new phone in front of everyone.
वह अपनी दौलत दिखाने के लिए महँगे गाड़ियाँ चलाता है।
He drives expensive cars to show off his wealth.
Often implies an element of vanity or desire for validation. Can be used neutrally or critically depending on context.
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Usage Context
Use 'बहुत दिखाना' when someone is boastfully displaying something to impress others. It carries a slightly negative connotation unless used in a playful or lighthearted manner.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate 'बहुत दिखाना' as 'to show a lot.' Instead, use 'to show off' to capture the intended meaning.
Word Origin
Composed of 'बहुत' (bahut, meaning 'much' or 'a lot') and 'दिखाना' (dikhaanaa, meaning 'to show'). The phrase literally means 'to show a lot' but conveys the figurative sense of ostentatious display.
Usage Notes
Common in social contexts where individuals seek attention or validation. Often used in a critical tone when the display is perceived as excessive or insincere.