शाबाश
śābāś/ʃɑː.bɑːʃ/
The English phrase "good job" is expressed in Hindi as शाबाश (śābāś).
शाबाश is an exclamation used to praise someone enthusiastically, similar to saying "well done" or "bravo". It is typically used by a person in a position of authority or seniority, such as a teacher, parent or boss, when speaking toward a subordinate or a younger person.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
Which one should you use?
While शाबाश acts as an enthusiastic "well done" or "bravo", you might use other phrases depending on the context: शानदार काम means "excellent work", बहुत बढ़िया means "very good" and क्या बात है is an expression for "great" or "well done".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
शाबाश is an informal exclamation. For a formal environment, you should use शानदार काम (excellent work), whereas बहुत बढ़िया (very good) and क्या बात है (great/well done) are used in informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʃɑː.bɑːʃ/ (śābāś). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word शाबाश is actually a command disguised as praise. It originates from Persian roots meaning 'be joyful' or 'be happy', effectively telling the person to experience joy in their achievement.
- While शाबाश is a verbal compliment, it is frequently accompanied by a pat on the back or a shoulder squeeze in Indian culture.
- In certain contexts, saying शाबाश with a sarcastic tone can turn a phrase of praise into a stinging mockery of someone's failure.
Examples in context
- शानदार काम, आपने इस प्रोजेक्ट की सफलता में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है।Excellent work, you have contributed significantly to the success of this project.
- बहुत बढ़िया यार, तुमने वाकई अच्छा काम किया।Good job dude, you really did great work.
- शाबाश, तुमने बहुत अच्छा काम किया।shabash, tumne bahut achchha kaam kiya.Good job, you did a very good job.
- शाबाश, इस परीक्षा में बहुत अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया।shabash, is pariksha mein bahut achchha pradarshan kiya.Good job, you performed very well in this exam.
- शाबाश, तुम्हारी मेहनत रंग लाई।shabash, tumhari mehnat rang laayi.Good job, your hard work paid off.
Example conversation
Neha praises Vikas for completing a difficult project.
- विकास Vikasनेहा, मैंने प्रोजेक्ट पूरा कर लिया है।Neha, maine project poora kar liya hai.Neha, I have completed the project.
- नेहा Nehaशाबाश, विकास! यह बहुत अच्छा है।Shabash, Vikas! Yeh bahut achha hai.Good job, Vikas! This is very good.
- विकास Vikasशुक्रिया, आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद।Shukriya, aapki madad ke liye dhanyavad.Thank you, thanks for your help.
- नेहा Nehaकोई बात नहीं, तुम काबिल हो।Koi baat nahi, tum kaabil ho.No problem, you are capable.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry शाबाश, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries शाबाश, CC BY-SA 4.0.
