Bedeutung
A division or distribution of resources that is unequal and unjust.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In rural North India, 'Bandarbānt' is often used during village 'Panchayats' (councils) to accuse the headman of bias. Political satires in Bollywood (like 'Peepli Live') frequently use this term to mock the distribution of compensation to farmers. Young professionals use it to describe 'Office Politics' where promotions are seen as rigged. During the British Raj, Indian nationalists used similar metaphors to describe how the British 'mediated' between Indian princely states only to annex them.
Use it for Satire
If you want to sound like a native political commentator, use this phrase to describe any new government policy that seems to favor the rich.
Gender Agreement
Always remember it's feminine. Saying 'Bandarbant hua' is a dead giveaway that you are a learner.
Bedeutung
A division or distribution of resources that is unequal and unjust.
Use it for Satire
If you want to sound like a native political commentator, use this phrase to describe any new government policy that seems to favor the rich.
Gender Agreement
Always remember it's feminine. Saying 'Bandarbant hua' is a dead giveaway that you are a learner.
The Fable Connection
If someone asks why you used this word, mention the story of the two cats. It shows deep cultural knowledge.
Modern Slang
Pair it with 'scam' or 'setting' in casual talk to sound very current.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
चुनाव के बाद मंत्रियों के पदों की बंदरबाँट ______।
Bandarbānt is a feminine noun, so it takes the feminine verb 'हुई' (huī).
Which situation best describes a 'Bandarbānt'?
Select the correct scenario:
Bandarbānt implies unfairness and favoritism in distribution.
Match the phrase to the most likely context.
Context: 'सरकारी ठेकों की बंदरबाँट' (Sarkārī thēkōn kī bandarbānt)
This phrase is most commonly used for the unfair distribution of government contracts.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: क्या तुम्हें विरासत में कुछ मिला? श्याम: नहीं, वकीलों और बड़े भाई के बीच ही ______ हो गई।
In the context of inheritance disputes where someone gets nothing, 'bandarbānt' fits perfectly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenचुनाव के बाद मंत्रियों के पदों की बंदरबाँट ______।
Bandarbānt is a feminine noun, so it takes the feminine verb 'हुई' (huī).
Select the correct scenario:
Bandarbānt implies unfairness and favoritism in distribution.
Context: 'सरकारी ठेकों की बंदरबाँट' (Sarkārī thēkōn kī bandarbānt)
This phrase is most commonly used for the unfair distribution of government contracts.
राम: क्या तुम्हें विरासत में कुछ मिला? श्याम: नहीं, वकीलों और बड़े भाई के बीच ही ______ हो गई।
In the context of inheritance disputes where someone gets nothing, 'bandarbānt' fits perfectly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's not a swear word, but it is an accusation of dishonesty. Use it to criticize systems or actions, not necessarily to insult someone's character directly to their face unless you want a confrontation.
Yes, but usually only if the person serving the food is being intentionally unfair, like giving themselves the biggest piece.
While it's a Hindi phrase, the story is known across India. In South Indian languages, there are equivalent phrases, but 'Bandarbānt' is understood by most Hindi speakers nationwide.
The most common opposite is 'Imāndārānā batvārā' (Honest distribution) or the idiom 'Dudh ka dudh, pani ka pani'.
It's better to use 'Anyāyapūrna vitaran' in a formal presentation. Use 'Bandarbānt' in the breakroom with colleagues.
Usually, yes. It implies a mediator or an authority figure is doing the sharing.
Rarely. It's almost always about physical resources, money, or power/positions.
Because in Indian fables, monkeys are portrayed as clever tricksters who use their wit to outsmart others for food.
Extremely. You will see it in Hindi news headlines almost every week.
Both 'Bandarbant' and 'Bandar-baant' are acceptable.
Verwandte Redewendungen
अंधेर नगरी
similarA place of total injustice and chaos.
अपना उल्लू सीधा करना
similarTo serve one's own interests.
दूध का दूध, पानी का पानी
contrastAbsolute justice; clear truth.
थाली का बैंगन
builds onA person with no principles who shifts sides.
