Quote, Unquote: Meaning in Hindi & English

What is “Quote, Unquote”?

“Quote, Unquote” is a phrase that indicates that a word or phrase being spoken is being quoted or attributed to someone else. It is often used with a sense of skepticism or irony, and is typically accompanied by air quotes made with the hands to indicate the quotation marks in writing.

Usage of “Quote, Unquote”?

“Quote, Unquote” is typically used in spoken language, particularly in conversation when someone wants to indicate that a word or phrase being spoken is being attributed to someone else. It can be used with a variety of tones, from straightforward reporting to sarcastic commentary.

Examples of “Quote, Unquote” in a sentence and its meaning in Hindi:

1. “The ‘expert’ claimed that the issue was not a concern, quote, unquote.” ( “विशेषज्ञ” ने दावा किया कि मुद्दा एक चिंता नहीं है, उद्धरण, एक उद्धरण)
2. “I’m not sure what he meant by ‘interesting,’ quote, unquote.” (“मुझे यह नहीं पता कि वह “रोचक” क्या मतलब था, उद्धरण, एक उद्धरण।)
3. “He said he was ‘working hard,’ quote, unquote, but I haven’t seen any progress.” (“उन्होंने कहा कि वह ‘कड़ी मेहनत’ कर रहा है, उद्धरण, एक उद्धरण, लेकिन मैंने कोई प्रगति नहीं देखी है।)

How to use “Quote, Unquote”?

To use “Quote, Unquote,” simply speak the phrase aloud and make air quotes with the hands to represent the quotation marks in writing. Use the phrase to indicate that a word or phrase being spoken is being quoted or attributed to someone else, and use different tones or inflections to convey different meanings or attitudes.

Translating “Quote, Unquote” into Hindi

In Hindi, there is no direct translation for “Quote, Unquote.” However, the phrase can be roughly translated as “उद्धरण, एक उद्धरण” (Uddharan, ek uddharan), which means “Quote, one quote.”

हिंदी में, “Quote, Unquote” का कोई सीधा अनुवाद नहीं होता है। तथापि, इस वाक्य का लगभग अनुवाद “उद्धरण, एक उद्धरण” (Uddharan, ek uddharan) हो सकता है, जो “उद्धरण, एक उद्धरण” का अर्थ होता है।