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Shaabaash! in English: Well done! (शाबाश!)
Well done!
Hindi (Devanagari)
शाबाश!
Hindi (English letters)
shaabaash!
शाबाश! (shaabaash!) can be expressed as “Well done!” in English. For example: “Well done! What a catch!”
“shaabaash!” kehna ho, to English mein “Well done!” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Cricket catch
Well done! What a catch!
शाबाश! क्या कैच था!
shaabaash! kya catch tha!
How to pronounce “Well done!”
Say it in English
wel duhn
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Well done!: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Well done! | शाबाश! shaabaash! The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Well done! What a catch! | शाबाश! क्या कैच था! shaabaash! kya catch tha! Cricket catch | Cricket catch |
| Well done — the marks came out great. | शाबाश, नंबर बहुत अच्छे आए। shaabaash, number bahut achhe aaye. Exam result | Exam result |
“Well done!” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Well done!” in English sentences
1. Cricket catch
Well done! What a catch!
शाबाश! क्या कैच था!
shaabaash! kya catch tha!
2. Exam result
Well done — the marks came out great.
शाबाश, नंबर बहुत अच्छे आए।
shaabaash, number bahut achhe aaye.
3. Office win
Well done to you — the deal closed.
आपको शाबाश, डील क्लोज़ हो गई।
aapko shaabaash, deal close ho gayi.
Common mistakes with “Well done!”
Instead of
Well done! What an catch!
Say this
Well done! What a catch!
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
Well done! The voice were clear.
Say this
Well done! The voice was clear.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
After a school recital
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Well done! The voice was clear.
Show Hindi meaning
शाबाश! आवाज़ साफ़ थी।
shaabaash! aavaaz saaf thi.
You
Thanks — I was a bit nervous.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया, थोड़ी घबराहट थी।
shukriya, thodi ghabrahat thi.
Partner
Still, well done — the applause was loud.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर भी शाबाश, तालियाँ ज़ोर की थीं।
phir bhi shaabaash, taaliyaan zor ki thin.
You
Hearing your well-done boosted my courage.
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी शाबाश सुनकर हिम्मत बढ़ी।
aapki shaabaash sunkar himmat badhi.
Your turn: use “Well done!”
Say this in English: शाबाश, नंबर बहुत अच्छे आए। (shaabaash, number bahut achhe aaye.)
Reveal sample answer
Well done — the marks came out great.
शाबाश, नंबर बहुत अच्छे आए।
shaabaash, number bahut achhe aaye.
Compare your word order with “Well done — the marks came out great.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Well done!” in English
Shaabaash! ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शाबाश! (shaabaash!) can be expressed as “Well done!” in English. For example: “Well done! What a catch!”
What does “Well done!” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Well done!” means शाबाश! (shaabaash!). The sentence “Well done! What a catch!” shows it in context.
How do I use “Well done!” in a sentence?
Well done — the marks came out great. Hindi meaning: शाबाश, नंबर बहुत अच्छे आए। (shaabaash, number bahut achhe aaye.). “Well done!” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Well done!”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
