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सच का सामना करना
/sət͡ʃ kɑː sɑːmənɑː kərɑː/◆idiom
to face the truth
उसने अपनी गलती स्वीकार कर ली और सच का सामना किया।
He accepted his mistake and faced the truth.
formal
To confront a difficult or uncomfortable truth about oneself or a situation without avoiding it.
जब उसने अपनी नौकरी खो दी, तो उसने सच का सामना किया और नया कौशल सीखना शुरू किया।
When he lost his job, he faced the truth and started learning new skills.
माता-पिता को अपने बच्चे की असफलता का सामना करना चाहिए और उसका सामना करना चाहिए।
Parents should face their child's failure and confront it.
Often used in contexts where someone must acknowledge a harsh reality rather than deny or ignore it.
Collocations
सच का सामना करना पड़ता हैmust face the truthसच का सामना करने मेंin facing the truth
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Hindi culture, 'facing the truth' is often linked to moral integrity and self-accountability, especially in family or social settings. Avoiding the truth is seen as cowardly or dishonest.
Gold Rule
Idiom vs. Literal Meaning
Do not confuse this with literal 'facing' (e.g., standing in front of something). The idiom implies emotional or moral confrontation.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'सच' (truth) and 'सामना करना' (to face/encounter). 'सामना' comes from Sanskrit 'सामन्त' (neighboring) via Prakrit, implying confrontation or meeting head-on.
Usage Notes
This idiom is often used in moral or emotional contexts, such as accepting personal failures, acknowledging mistakes, or dealing with unpleasant realities. It carries a tone of courage and honesty.
Word Breakdown
सच
truth
nounका
of (possessive marker)
postpositionसामना
face/encounter
nounकरना
to do
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