المعنى
To avoid confronting or accepting the reality of a situation.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Satya' (Truth) is one of the five Yamas (restraints) in Yoga philosophy. Turning away from truth is seen as a blockage to spiritual growth. Hindi news anchors frequently use this phrase to challenge politicians during debates, making it a staple of 'Godi Media' vs. 'Independent Media' discourse. In dramatic Hindi cinema, this phrase is often used in climactic scenes where a character is forced to face a family secret or a betrayal. Used extensively by Dalit and Tribal activists to highlight how mainstream society ignores the 'sacchai' of caste discrimination.
Use with 'Kadvī' (Bitter)
Pairing this with 'Kadvī Sacchāī' (Bitter Truth) makes you sound like a native speaker during a debate.
Don't use for 'Lying'
Remember, this is about denial, not telling a lie. If someone says 'I didn't eat the cake' (when they did), they are lying, not turning away from the truth.
المعنى
To avoid confronting or accepting the reality of a situation.
Use with 'Kadvī' (Bitter)
Pairing this with 'Kadvī Sacchāī' (Bitter Truth) makes you sound like a native speaker during a debate.
Don't use for 'Lying'
Remember, this is about denial, not telling a lie. If someone says 'I didn't eat the cake' (when they did), they are lying, not turning away from the truth.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct postposition and verb form.
वह अपनी हार की सच्चाई ______ मुँह ______ रहा है।
The idiom is 'सच्चाई से मुँह मोड़ना'. 'से' is the required postposition.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a formal context?
Select the best option:
The idiom is used for serious, moral, or social issues like corruption (bhrashtachar).
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Situation: A company ignores that its product is harmful.
This correctly identifies that the company chose profit over facing the truth of the harm.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينवह अपनी हार की सच्चाई ______ मुँह ______ रहा है।
The idiom is 'सच्चाई से मुँह मोड़ना'. 'से' is the required postposition.
Select the best option:
The idiom is used for serious, moral, or social issues like corruption (bhrashtachar).
Situation: A company ignores that its product is harmful.
This correctly identifies that the company chose profit over facing the truth of the harm.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةIt can be. It is an accusation of denial. Use it carefully with superiors or elders.
Yes, if you are discussing a serious failure or a market reality that the team is ignoring.
The opposite would be 'सच्चाई का सामना करना' (Sacchai ka samna karna) - to face the truth.
عبارات ذات صلة
आँखें मूँद लेना
similarTo close one's eyes to something.
नज़रअंदाज़ करना
synonymTo ignore.
पीठ दिखाना
contrastTo show one's back (retreat).
सत्यमेव जयते
builds onTruth alone triumphs.
