Bedeutung
To state one's inability to perform the action of writing.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In rural areas, literacy rates vary, so this phrase is very common and treated with empathy. In cities, it is often used by learners of Hindi to explain they can speak but not write the script. Teachers use this to identify students who need extra support with script practice.
Focus on the Dative
Always remember that skills in Hindi start with 'Mujhe' (to me).
Don't confuse with 'sakna'
Using 'sakna' sounds like you are physically unable to move your hand.
Bedeutung
To state one's inability to perform the action of writing.
Focus on the Dative
Always remember that skills in Hindi start with 'Mujhe' (to me).
Don't confuse with 'sakna'
Using 'sakna' sounds like you are physically unable to move your hand.
Be honest
Indians appreciate the honesty of admitting you don't know a skill.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct pronoun.
____ लिखना नहीं आता।
The dative case 'Mujhe' is required for skills.
Complete the sentence.
मुझे पढ़ना नहीं ____।
The verb 'aana' is used for skills.
Match the skill with the phrase.
Match: Writing -> ?
Likhna means to write.
Complete the response.
A: क्या आप यह लिख सकते हैं? B: ____
This is the most polite way to decline.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ लिखना नहीं आता।
The dative case 'Mujhe' is required for skills.
मुझे पढ़ना नहीं ____।
The verb 'aana' is used for skills.
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Likhna means to write.
A: क्या आप यह लिख सकते हैं? B: ____
This is the most polite way to decline.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is a very polite and honest way to admit a limitation.
Yes, just replace 'likhna' with any other infinitive verb.
Because the skill is the subject, and you are the recipient.
You can say 'Mujhe thoda likhna aata hai'.
Yes, it is common to use it when declining to fill out forms.
Just remove 'nahi': 'Mujhe likhna aata hai'.
No, 'Mujhe' is gender-neutral.
The structure is standard across all Hindi-speaking regions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
मुझे पढ़ना नहीं आता
similarI don't know how to read.
मुझे बोलना नहीं आता
similarI don't know how to speak.
मुझे समझ नहीं आता
builds onI don't understand.
