Tag Archives: hindi idioms
Idioms Continued Posted by Rachael on Jul 21, 2018
In my previous post, I discussed idioms that have to do with facial features. Despite the seeming randomness of this choice, I was taught by one of my greatest Hindi teachers that categorizing idioms and learning them as part of those categories makes it easier. And, he was right, of course! The same goes for…
More Idiomatic Phrases Posted by Nitya on Jan 15, 2018
Let’s learn some more figurative language today. In a previous blog we explored a few idiomatic phrases or (Hindi muhaavre). Let’s see if you remember them and their usage. Match Column A with the correct usage according to the context described in Column B. Post your answers in the comments section below. Column A Column B a1)…
Idiomatic Phrases Posted by Nitya on Dec 12, 2017
मुहावरे Every language has idiomatic expressions that are derived from cultural traditions, the geographical region, as well as fables and stories. English has no dearth of idioms that, when read literally, make absolutely no sense. However, as the metaphors or the origins are unraveled, the usage (prayog) and meaning (arth) become clear, thus adding to…
Top 10 Hindi Idioms Posted by Nitin Kumar on Jan 30, 2014
There are several Hindi idioms (plural. मुहावरे – Muhavare), which are used in daily conversation by native Hindi speakers. Some idioms are used more often than the others and can be very important for every Hindi learner. I have compiled these Hindi idioms in a list along with their usage, transliteration and translation in English…
Idiom in Hindi – III Posted by Nitin Kumar on Aug 25, 2013
let me show you some more idioms in Hindi. These are very commonly used in daily conversation and will be worth learning. Examples is also shown along-with their pronunciation scheme in romanized Hindi and their English translations so you’ll find it easier to understand. 1. छाती पर सांप लोटना (chaati par saanp lotna) – to…
Usage of Hindi Idioms Posted by Nitin Kumar on Feb 27, 2011
On the request of our reader, I would like to present the usage of the idioms that we discussed in our previous post. An example sentence is given for each of them along with the equivalent English sentence. Please refer to the previous post “Idioms in Hindi” for the idioms meaning. 1. आँखें चुराना (Aankhein…
Idioms in Hindi Posted by Nitin Kumar on Feb 26, 2011
Idioms in Hindi are very interesting. It would be useful to learn some of the idioms in Hindi as they are used quite often in daily life. Let me show you today some of the common idioms that we use in our conversation. Romanised pronunciation is given in brackets. 1. आँखें चुराना (Aankhein Churana) –…