स्वयं दोष स्वीकार करना
उसने अपनी गलती स्वीकार कर ली और स्वयं दोष स्वीकार किया।
He accepted his mistake and took responsibility for it.
To acknowledge one's own fault or mistake and accept the blame or responsibility for it.
नेता ने जनता के सामने स्वयं दोष स्वीकार किया।
The leader accepted responsibility before the public.
गलती स्वीकार करना आसान है, मगर स्वयं दोष स्वीकार करना कठिन होता है।
Admitting a mistake is easy, but accepting responsibility for it is difficult.
This phrase emphasizes personal accountability and is often used in formal or moral contexts.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal settings (e.g., meetings, public statements), use 'स्वयं दोष स्वीकार करना'. In casual conversations, 'अपना दोष स्वीकार करना' is more natural.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is not used for minor mistakes. It is reserved for situations where someone is taking full responsibility for a significant error or failure.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of three Hindi words: 'स्वयं' (oneself), 'दोष' (fault/mistake), and 'स्वीकार करना' (to accept). The verb 'स्वीकार' comes from Sanskrit 'स्वीकर' (swīkara), meaning 'to accept' or 'to approve'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal, moral, or self-reflective contexts. It implies not just admitting a mistake but actively taking responsibility for it. In casual conversation, shorter forms like 'अपना दोष स्वीकार करना' are more frequently used.