Bedeutung
Lacking generosity or compassion; being petty or mean-spirited.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In North India, hospitality is a duty. Being 'chhota dil' is seen as a failure of this duty. The concept of 'bada dil' is often used to praise elders who forgive younger people's mistakes.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about character (petty) or mood (sadness).
Bedeutung
Lacking generosity or compassion; being petty or mean-spirited.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about character (petty) or mood (sadness).
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Which situation is appropriate for 'chhota dil'?
When someone is...
Chhota dil refers to a lack of generosity.
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Chhota dil refers to a lack of generosity.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenYes, it is a mild to moderate social insult.
Verwandte Redewendungen
बड़ा दिल
contrastBig heart/generous
छोटी सोच
similarSmall thinking
दिल छोटा करना
similarTo lose hope