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सच्चा होना
/səcːʰaː ɦoːnaː/
to be genuine
वह एक सच्चा दोस्त है।
He is a genuine friend.
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To possess or demonstrate honesty, authenticity, or sincerity in one's actions, words, or character.
उसकी मुस्कान सच्ची थी।
Her smile was genuine.
तुम सच्चे हो, इसलिए तुम पर भरोसा किया जा सकता है।
You are genuine, so you can be trusted.
Often used to describe people, emotions, or intentions that are not deceptive or artificial.
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Usage Context
Use 'सच्चा होना' to describe people, emotions, or actions that are free from deceit. For example, 'उसकी भावनाएँ सच्ची हैं' (His emotions are genuine).
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Misinterpretation
Do not confuse 'सच्चा होना' with physical reality. It primarily refers to sincerity or authenticity in emotions and character, not literal truth.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'सच्चा' (sacchā, meaning 'true' or 'genuine') and 'होना' (honā, meaning 'to be'). 'सच्चा' derives from Sanskrit 'सत्य' (satya, truth), while 'होना' is a common Hindi verb indicating existence or state.
Usage Notes
Used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally refers to truthfulness, while figuratively describes authenticity in emotions or character. Common in moral and ethical discussions.
Word Breakdown
सच्चा
true, genuine, authentic
adjectiveहोना
to be
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