humbly
/ˈhʌmbli/adverb
उच्चारण हम्ब्ली
विनम्रता से, नम्रतापूर्वक
Core word
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in a way that shows you do not think that you are better or more important than other people
विनम्रता से, नम्रतापूर्वक
- 'I couldn't have done it without my teachers,' Radhika said humbly.
- I humbly request you to grant me leave for two days.
- He humbly admitted that he had made a mistake.
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- The winner humbly thanked her teachers and her family.
- I humbly apologise for the delay in replying to your letter.
Synonyms modestly meekly respectfully
Opposite arrogantly proudly boastfully
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in a poor or simple way, without much money
गरीबी में, सादगी से
- He was humbly born in a small village in Bihar.
- The family lived humbly in a small hut.
- Born humbly in a farming family, he rose to become a judge.
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- They lived humbly, but they always had enough to share.
- The saint lived humbly in a small hut near the river.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
humbly + verb
Humbly describes how someone acts when they are modest, respectful or submissive. It usually comes before or after the verb.
'Humbly' बताता है कि कोई व्यक्ति विनम्र, आदरपूर्ण या दीन भाव से कैसे व्यवहार करता है। यह प्रायः verb से पहले या बाद में आता है।
- She humbly accepted the criticism.
- He bowed humbly before the teacher.
humbly ask/beg/request
With verbs of asking, humbly adds a very polite or submissive tone, often in formal or old-fashioned writing.
माँगने की क्रियाओं के साथ 'humbly' बहुत विनम्र या दीन tone जोड़ता है, प्रायः औपचारिक या पुराने लेखन में।
- I humbly request you to grant me leave for two days.
- The farmers humbly asked the officer for water.
live humbly
It can also mean in a poor or simple way, without much money.
इसका अर्थ गरीबी या सादगी से, बिना अधिक धन के भी हो सकता है।
- The family lived humbly in a one-room house.
- He was born humbly, but he rose to a high post.
humbly + adjective/participle
It can modify an adjective in formal speech to show modest attitude.
औपचारिक भाषा में यह adjective को modify करके विनम्र भाव दिखा सकता है।
- I am humbly grateful for your guidance.
+Collocations 4
verb + humbly
apologiseacceptsubmitbowthank
- The player humbly apologised to the fans.
humbly + verb
requestsubmitadmitacknowledgeoffer
- I humbly submit that the report needs another look.
live/serve + humbly
liveserveworkstartbegin
- He began humbly as a clerk and became the manager.
humbly + phrase
beg your pardonask for helpbow your headstand asidetake the blame
- The clerk humbly begged the officer's pardon.
“More examples 5
- Radhika humbly thanked her parents for their support after the result.
परिणाम के बाद राधिका ने अपने माता-पिता के सहयोग के लिए विनम्रता से धन्यवाद दिया।
- The champion humbly said that luck had also helped him.
चैंपियन ने विनम्रता से कहा कि भाग्य ने भी उसका साथ दिया।
- I humbly beg to state that the fee was paid on time.
मैं विनम्रतापूर्वक निवेदन करता हूँ कि शुल्क समय पर जमा किया गया था।
- He lived humbly in the village and never spoke of his wealth.
वह गाँव में सादगी से रहता था और अपनी संपत्ति की कभी चर्चा नहीं करता था।
- The old woman humbly offered us tea in a chipped cup.
बुज़ुर्ग महिला ने हमें टूटे किनारे वाले कप में विनम्रता से चाय पेश की।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He answered very humble.
✓ He answered very humbly.
A verb needs an adverb, so use humbly, not the adjective humble.
Verb को adverb चाहिए, इसलिए adjective 'humble' नहीं, 'humbly' लिखें।
✗ I humbly request to you to excuse me.
✓ I humbly request you to excuse me.
Request takes the person directly, without 'to'.
'Request' के बाद व्यक्ति सीधे आता है, 'to' के बिना।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Both adverbs show a lack of pride, but they are not equally strong.
दोनों adverbs घमंड के अभाव को दिखाते हैं, पर समान रूप से सशक्त नहीं हैं।
Without pride; may also show submission or a simple, poor way of life.
घमंड रहित; इसमें दीनता या साधारण, गरीब जीवन का भाव भी हो सकता है।
- He humbly asked for forgiveness.
Without boasting, about achievements or abilities; also means moderately.
उपलब्धियों या क्षमताओं की डींग मारे बिना; इसका अर्थ संयम से भी है।
- She modestly said she was just lucky.
meekly
In a quiet, gentle way that accepts orders without protest; can suggest weakness.
चुपचाप और नम्र ढंग से, बिना विरोध के आदेश मान लेना; इसमें कमज़ोरी का भाव भी हो सकता है।
- He meekly obeyed the rules.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: I humbly request is a common phrase in formal Indian letters and applications, though modern British English often prefers simply I request or I would be grateful if.
Usage में I humbly request भारतीय formal पत्रों और applications में आम वाक्यांश है, हालाँकि आधुनिक British English में अक्सर सीधे I request या I would be grateful if कहना बेहतर माना जाता है।