हंसाना
/ɦən.sɑː.nɑː/To cause someone to laugh or smile; to amuse or entertain.
उसके हाव-भाव देखकर सब हंसाने लगे।
Everyone started laughing at his expressions.
उसने एक हास्य कथा सुनाकर सबको हंसाया।
He told a funny story and made everyone laugh.
Often used in social or conversational contexts to describe someone's ability to entertain others.
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💡Pro Tip
Causative Verbs in Hindi
Hindi uses causative suffixes like '-आना' to indicate causing an action. For example, 'पढ़ना' (to read) becomes 'पढ़ाना' (to teach). 'हंसाना' follows this pattern.
⚡Gold Rule
Causative Construction
The verb 'हंसाना' is formed by adding '-आना' to the root 'हंस' (laugh). It is a causative verb, meaning it describes causing someone else to perform the action (in this case, laughing).
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Hindi verb 'हंसना' (to laugh) with the causative suffix '-आना', indicating the act of causing someone to laugh.
📝Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, 'मनोरंजन करना' may be preferred, but 'हंसाना' is more common in everyday speech.