Bedeutung
To be extremely crowded; no room even for a tiny object.
Kultureller Hintergrund
During festivals like Diwali, Eid, or Holi, Indian markets transform into seas of people. Using this idiom is the standard way to describe the experience of shopping during these times. Events like the Kumbh Mela involve millions of people. The idiom is frequently used in news reports to convey the sheer scale of these gatherings. In cities like Mumbai or Delhi, the 'rush hour' is a defining feature of life. This idiom is part of the daily vocabulary of commuters. Indian weddings are famous for their large guest lists. A 'successful' wedding is often described as one where the venue was so full there was 'no room for a sesame seed'.
Use for Emphasis
Save this for truly extreme situations to make your Hindi sound more dramatic and native-like.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'jagah' is feminine. 'Jagah nahi tha' is a common mistake.
Bedeutung
To be extremely crowded; no room even for a tiny object.
Use for Emphasis
Save this for truly extreme situations to make your Hindi sound more dramatic and native-like.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'jagah' is feminine. 'Jagah nahi tha' is a common mistake.
The 'Rai' Alternative
If you hear someone say 'Rai rakhne ki jagah', don't be confused—it's the same thing!
Writing Style
This idiom is excellent for descriptive essays or travelogues.
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
कुंभ मेले में इतनी भीड़ थी कि वहाँ _______ की जगह नहीं थी।
The standard idiom is 'तिल धरने की जगह न होना'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Select the correct sentence:
'जगह' is feminine, so 'की' and 'थी' are correct.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the idiom.
Situation: A viral sale at a small clothing store.
A viral sale in a small store implies extreme crowding.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या हम बस में चढ़ सकते हैं? B: नहीं, देखो बस में तो _______।
The context of not being able to board a bus implies it is too crowded.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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4 Aufgabenकुंभ मेले में इतनी भीड़ थी कि वहाँ _______ की जगह नहीं थी।
The standard idiom is 'तिल धरने की जगह न होना'.
Select the correct sentence:
'जगह' is feminine, so 'की' and 'थी' are correct.
Situation: A viral sale at a small clothing store.
A viral sale in a small store implies extreme crowding.
A: क्या हम बस में चढ़ सकते हैं? B: नहीं, देखो बस में तो _______।
The context of not being able to board a bus implies it is too crowded.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, if it is absolutely packed with people or things, regardless of the room's actual size.
As a standalone verb for 'to put', it is rare and sounds old-fashioned, but it is preserved in this specific idiom.
'Khachakhach' is more informal/slang, while 'til dharne ki jagah' is more idiomatic and slightly more formal.
Yes, you can say 'सड़क पर तिल धरने की जगह नहीं थी' to describe a massive traffic jam.
No, it's a standard descriptive idiom and not offensive.
Yes, people will understand you, but 'dharne' is the 'correct' idiomatic version.
Usually yes, but it can also describe a space packed with objects (like a cluttered warehouse).
You can say 'खुली जगह' (khuli jagah) or 'बहुत जगह' (bohot jagah).
Frequently! It's used in dialogues to describe busy markets or crowded events.
Only if you are describing a situation (like managing a large event), but generally, keep it to descriptive contexts.
It means 'sesame seed'.
People often just say 'पैर रखने की जगह नहीं है' (No room to step).
Yes, metaphorically, e.g., 'मेरे पास तिल धरने की जगह नहीं है' (I don't have a second to spare).
Yes, similar versions exist in Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali.
Verwandte Redewendungen
खचाखच भरा होना
synonymTo be packed to the brim
पैर रखने की जगह न होना
similarNo room to step
भीड़-भाड़
builds onCrowd/Hustle-bustle
सुनसान होना
contrastTo be deserted
जन-सैलाब
specialized formA sea of people
