C1 Idiom Informell

आँख दिखाना।

aankh dikhana

To show anger, threaten.

Bedeutung

To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

The 'evil eye' (Nazar) is a strong cultural belief. 'Aankh dikhana' can sometimes be interpreted as casting a negative vibe. In many South Asian households, children are taught to avoid 'aankh dikhana' to elders as it is considered disrespectful.

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Watch the context

Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!

Bedeutung

To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.

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Watch the context

Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!

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Which verb completes the phrase for 'to intimidate'?

उसने मुझे आँख _____ ।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: दिखाई

The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.

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Aufgabensammlung

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Which verb completes the phrase for 'to intimidate'? Choose A2

उसने मुझे आँख _____ ।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: दिखाई

The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Usually, yes. It implies a challenge or a warning.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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आँखें चुराना

contrast

To avoid eye contact

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आँखें मिलाना

similar

To make eye contact

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