C1 Idiom Formell

लकीर का फकीर होना।

lakeer ka fakeer hona.

Blindly follow old traditions.

Bedeutung

To adhere strictly and without question to outdated rules or customs.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Reflects the struggle between traditional family values and modern professional demands. Often used by elders to warn against 'westernization', but also by youth to challenge 'outdated' elders.

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Context is key

Use this phrase only when you want to sound critical of someone's rigidity.

Bedeutung

To adhere strictly and without question to outdated rules or customs.

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Context is key

Use this phrase only when you want to sound critical of someone's rigidity.

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Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best usage of 'लकीर का फकीर'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: वह लकीर का फकीर है।

It describes a state of being.

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Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best usage of 'लकीर का फकीर'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: वह लकीर का फकीर है।

It describes a state of being.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yes, it can be perceived as rude if used to criticize someone older or in a position of authority.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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रूढ़िवादी

synonym

Conservative/Orthodox

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परंपरा

builds on

Tradition

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