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How to reply to a compliment about appearance in English
A compliment about appearance often needs only a brief thanks. You can add a genuine comment if it fits.
Compliment ka chhota sa thank you kaafi hai. Apne look ki safai dena zaroori nahi.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Thank you!
धन्यवाद!
dhanyavaad!
Accept the compliment directly.
Reply 2
That's kind of you.
यह आपकी मेहरबानी है।
yah aapki mehrbaani hai.
Acknowledge the kindness behind the comment.
Reply 3
I like your jacket, too.
मुझे भी आपकी जैकेट अच्छी लगती है।
mujhe bhi aapki jacket achchhi lagti hai.
Return a specific compliment only if you mean it.
Reply 4
It's new. I'm glad you like it.
यह नई है। खुशी है कि आपको पसंद आई।
yah nai hai. khushi hai ki aapko pasand aai.
Add a small detail about the item.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Accept the compliment directly. Return a specific compliment only if you mean it.
See it in a short conversation
A compliment about a jacket
Partner
Your jacket looks great.
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी जैकेट बहुत अच्छी लग रही है।
aapki jacket bahut achchhi lag rahi hai.
You
Thank you!
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद!
dhanyavaad!
A compliment about a color
Partner
That color suits you.
Show Hindi meaning
यह रंग आप पर अच्छा लगता है।
yah rang aap par achchha lagta hai.
You
That's kind of you.
Show Hindi meaning
यह आपकी मेहरबानी है।
yah aapki mehrbaani hai.
Your turn
Return a genuine compliment about the other person's jacket.
Reveal sample reply
I like your jacket, too.
मुझे भी आपकी जैकेट अच्छी लगती है।
mujhe bhi aapki jacket achchhi lagti hai.
