Bedeutung
A very difficult task.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Khanda' sword was a symbol of prestige and power. Walking on its edge was a metaphor for the strict code of honor (Dharma) they followed. Jain monks often describe the path to Moksha (liberation) as 'Khandani dhar,' emphasizing the extreme discipline required. In the diamond and textile hubs, high-risk deals are often described with this idiom to warn partners of the stakes. Poets like Narmad and Zaverchand Meghani used this phrase to evoke feelings of bravery and struggle against British rule.
Use with 'Jevu'
Always add 'jevu' (like) after the phrase to sound more natural when comparing a task.
Gender Check
Never say 'Khandano Dhar'. 'Dhar' is always feminine.
Bedeutung
A very difficult task.
Use with 'Jevu'
Always add 'jevu' (like) after the phrase to sound more natural when comparing a task.
Gender Check
Never say 'Khandano Dhar'. 'Dhar' is always feminine.
Respect the Gravity
Use this phrase to show you understand the seriousness of a situation; it earns you 'cultural points' with native speakers.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
યુપીએસસીની પરીક્ષા પાસ કરવી ______ ની ધાર જેવું છે.
The standard idiom uses 'ખાંડા' (Khanda).
Which situation best fits the idiom 'ખાંડાની ધાર'?
Select the correct context:
This is a high-stakes, high-precision task.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
ખાંડાની ધાર means a very difficult task.
Complete the dialogue.
A: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ કેવો છે? B: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ તો _______ જેવો છે.
The idiom fits the context of describing a project's difficulty.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use vs When not to use
Use it for
- • Surgery
- • UPSC Exam
- • Peace Treaty
Avoid for
- • Cooking Maggi
- • Buying Milk
- • Watching TV
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenયુપીએસસીની પરીક્ષા પાસ કરવી ______ ની ધાર જેવું છે.
The standard idiom uses 'ખાંડા' (Khanda).
Select the correct context:
This is a high-stakes, high-precision task.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
ખાંડાની ધાર means a very difficult task.
A: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ કેવો છે? B: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ તો _______ જેવો છે.
The idiom fits the context of describing a project's difficulty.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's used for tasks or situations, not to describe a person's character.
Not at all. It is used daily in newspapers and news broadcasts.
Yes, it's a very common modern variation.
Yes, it's perfect for describing a high-pressure match.
It's a specific type of double-edged Indian sword.
It is neutral to formal. It's safe for office use.
આ કંઈ ખાંડાની ધાર નથી. (This isn't that hard.)
Yes, it implies that failure has consequences.
Yes! 'ગુજરાતી શીખવું ખાંડાની ધાર છે' is a great sentence.
No, the full phrase is usually required.
Verwandte Redewendungen
લોઢાના ચણા ચાવવા
synonymTo chew iron chickpeas
આભ ફાટવું
similarThe sky has torn
રમત વાત
contrastChild's play
પાણી પીવા જેવું
contrastAs easy as drinking water
