Bedeutung
Happening openly during the day, often referring to something audacious or illegal.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In India, the phrase is frequently used in news media to highlight the breakdown of law and order. It is often used in colloquial speech to express moral outrage at perceived unfairness. The concept of 'daylight' as a witness is universal in many cultures.
Use for drama
Only use this when you want to sound shocked or dramatic.
News usage
You will hear this on every Hindi news channel when reporting crime.
Bedeutung
Happening openly during the day, often referring to something audacious or illegal.
Use for drama
Only use this when you want to sound shocked or dramatic.
News usage
You will hear this on every Hindi news channel when reporting crime.
Don't be positive
Never use it for something good.
Teste dich selbst
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best usage of 'दिनदहाड़े'.
The phrase is used for shocking or illegal acts, not normal daily routines.
Fill in the blank.
शहर में _____ चोरी हो गई।
It fits the context of a crime happening in public view.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Did you hear about the robbery?' B: 'Yes, it happened _____.'
It emphasizes the shock of the event.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Which situation fits 'दिनदहाड़े'?
The phrase implies audacity and public exposure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenChoose the best usage of 'दिनदहाड़े'.
The phrase is used for shocking or illegal acts, not normal daily routines.
शहर में _____ चोरी हो गई।
It fits the context of a crime happening in public view.
A: 'Did you hear about the robbery?' B: 'Yes, it happened _____.'
It emphasizes the shock of the event.
Which situation fits 'दिनदहाड़े'?
The phrase implies audacity and public exposure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is strictly for negative or shocking events.
It is used in both formal news and informal talk.
No, it means any time during the day.
Yes, 'दिनदहाड़े झूठ' is a common phrase.
Yes, especially when complaining.
It's a retroflex flap, common in Hindi.
Yes, very common in newspapers.
People will think you are being sarcastic or dramatic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
खुलेआम
synonymOpenly
लूट
builds onRobbery
साहस
contrastCourage
