Hindi Word · Intermediate
देखादेखी
emulation, copying
Pronunciation: /d̪eː.kʰɑː.d̪eː.kʰiː/
Meaning
emulation, copying
Example
अलबत्ता दोस्तों की देखा-देखी हमने पिताजी को “डैडी” कहा तो उन्होंने कोई आपत्ति नहीं की।
Although we called father "daddy" after emulating our friends, they did not have any objection.
Practice tips
- Practice देखादेखी out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.