Jul 27, 2017 14:38
6 yrs ago
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English term

giving back

English to Hindi Social Sciences Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Whether you donate money or time, giving back is beneficial--and not just for the recipients. Research has shown that the old adage, “it’s better to give than to receive” is true after all.

I'm looking for a fluid translation for the term "giving back"; a literal translation like "वापस देना" doesn't really convey the essence of the term
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Discussion

Sohny Aug 2, 2017:
lautana

Proposed translations

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लौटाना

a good solution if it fits your context
Peer comment(s):

agree Rajan Chopra
11 mins
thank you!
agree Lalit Sati
12 hrs
Thank you.
agree BINAY SHUKLA
13 hrs
many thanks :)
agree vijaykumarpatil
15 days
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21 mins

दान देना

This seems to be the closest meaning to your word. Not happy with it though
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26 mins

परोपकार करना

the परोपकार is beneficial for the recipient and gives satisfaction to giver also.
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43 mins

योगदान देना

Here 'Giving back' suggests 'to contribute'. Thus I have used a Hindi substitute for this.
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44 mins

औदार्य

Best option. Flows well.

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It can be substituted for 'giving back' being a verb. Very concise as it replaces 2 words.
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+1
2 hrs

लौटाना

When ever you give something in return the received give baxk
Peer comment(s):

agree vijaykumarpatil
13 days
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समाज के लिए कुछ करना

Or this
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+1
4 hrs

प्रतिदान / समाज सेवा / समाज को लौटाना

प्रतिदान : 1. लौटाया हुआ । वापस किया हुआ । 2. बदले में दिया हुआ
Peer comment(s):

agree Shruti Nagar
18 days
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16 hrs

वापस करना/ फर्ज पूरा करना/ प्रतिदान करना/ ऋण उतारना

It's totally refers to the "pay back to society" that is the most notable phrase of social science of new ages. The society/community pays towards you success with various things. So you can pay back to society with your leads. So that is the thing.
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67 days

योगदान

In this context we are talking about the contribution ( giving back ) of an individual.
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