B2 Expression Neutral

किसी को ताना मारना

kisi ko taana marna

To taunt someone

Bedeutung

To make insulting or provocative remarks to someone.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Taunting is often used by elders to correct behavior in a passive-aggressive way. In modern offices, 'ताना' is seen as unprofessional and can lead to HR complaints.

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Context is King

Always check the speaker's tone. If they are smiling, it might just be banter.

Bedeutung

To make insulting or provocative remarks to someone.

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Context is King

Always check the speaker's tone. If they are smiling, it might just be banter.

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Which verb completes the idiom?

वह मुझे ताना ______ है।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: मारता

The idiom is 'ताना मारना'.

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Aufgabensammlung

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Which verb completes the idiom? Choose A2

वह मुझे ताना ______ है।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: मारता

The idiom is 'ताना मारना'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yes, it is generally considered rude and provocative.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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कटाक्ष करना

synonym

To make a sarcastic remark

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मज़ाक उड़ाना

similar

To make fun of someone

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