gosh
/ɡɒʃ/exclamation
उच्चारण गॉश
अरे!, ओह!, बाप रे!
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Gosh! (exclamation)
Gosh is a mild, old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, used on its own, usually at the start of a sentence.
'Gosh' आश्चर्य का हल्का, कुछ पुराने ढंग का विस्मयादिबोधक है, जो प्रायः वाक्य के आरंभ में अकेले आता है।
- Gosh! Is it already ten o'clock?
- Gosh, that was close!
Gosh + clause
After gosh, a comma is used before the sentence it introduces; it can show surprise, relief or mild dismay.
'Gosh' के बाद जिस वाक्य का परिचय दे उससे पहले comma लगता है; यह आश्चर्य, राहत या हल्की निराशा दिखा सकता है।
- Gosh, I forgot my admit card!
gosh vs God
Gosh is a polite substitute for God in exclamations, used so as not to offend anyone, and it is safe in classrooms and polite company.
'Gosh' विस्मयादिबोधकों में 'God' का शिष्ट विकल्प है, ताकि किसी को ठेस न पहुँचे, और यह कक्षाओं तथा शिष्ट बातचीत में सुरक्षित है।
- Gosh, what a lovely surprise!
gosh in formal writing
Gosh is informal speech; it should not be used in formal essays, letters or reports.
'Gosh' अनौपचारिक बोलचाल का शब्द है; इसे औपचारिक निबंध, पत्र या रिपोर्ट में नहीं लिखना चाहिए।
- In an essay, write 'It was surprising', not 'Gosh!'.
gosh as a softener
Gosh can also soften a request or opinion: gosh, I am sorry, or gosh, I hope not.
'Gosh' किसी अनुरोध या राय को नरम भी बना सकता है: gosh, I am sorry या gosh, I hope not।
- Gosh, I am so sorry I am late.
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Gosh + exclamation
Gosh, look at that!Oh gosh!Gosh, is that you?Gosh, really?
- Gosh, you have grown so tall!
Oh + gosh
oh goshmy goshgosh almightyby gosh
- Oh gosh, I left the stove on.
gosh + reaction
how lovelywhat a daythat's hugehow awful
- Gosh, what a day it has been!
gosh + adverb
reallytrulyhonestlyalreadysuddenly
- Gosh, is it really your first match?
gosh + feeling
gosh, I'm sorrygosh, I hope sogosh, how kindgosh, I'm tired
- Gosh, I hope you reach home safely.
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- Gosh, I did not know the exam had been postponed!
अरे वाह, मुझे तो पता ही नहीं था कि परीक्षा स्थगित हो गई है!
- Gosh, that dosa smells wonderful.
अरे, उस डोसे की महक कमाल की है।
- 'Gosh,' said Radhika, 'you have painted the whole wall yourself!'
'अरे वाह,' राधिका ने कहा, 'तुमने पूरी दीवार अकेले रंग दी!'
- Gosh, the train is leaving!
अरे, ट्रेन तो चलने वाली है!
- Gosh, how time flies!
अरे, समय कितनी तेज़ी से बीत जाता है!
- Gosh, the monsoon has arrived early this year!
अरे, इस वर्ष मानसून जल्दी आ गया!
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Gosh, wow and oh my God all express surprise, but they differ in strength and politeness.
Gosh, wow और oh my God तीनों आश्चर्य जताते हैं, पर तीव्रता और शिष्टता में अंतर है।
Informal and enthusiastic, used for delight or admiration.
अनौपचारिक और उत्साहपूर्ण, खुशी या प्रशंसा के लिए।
- Wow, you topped the class!
Mild and polite, as in goodness me.
हल्का और शिष्ट, जैसे goodness me।
- Goodness, is that the time?