Bedeutung
Someone who is firm in their resolve and pursues goals persistently.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'Dhun' refers to a light classical melody. Musicians often spend decades mastering a single 'Dhun,' which is why being 'Pakka' (solid) in it is a mark of great respect. Many Bollywood 'hero' characters are defined by this trait—think of Bhuvan in *Lagaan* or Dashrath Manjhi in *Manjhi*. It's a core trope of the Indian protagonist. Sufi saints are often described as being in a 'Dhun' of divine love. Their persistence in their spiritual path is the ultimate form of being 'Dhun ka Pakka.' In India's highly competitive exam culture (IIT, UPSC), this phrase is the highest praise a student can receive from their community.
Use it for Compliments
If you want to impress an Indian boss or colleague, use this to describe their dedication. It sounds much more 'native' than just saying 'hardworking'.
Watch the Gender
Don't forget to change 'Pakka' to 'Pakki' for women. It's a common mistake that makes the idiom sound broken.
Bedeutung
Someone who is firm in their resolve and pursues goals persistently.
Use it for Compliments
If you want to impress an Indian boss or colleague, use this to describe their dedication. It sounds much more 'native' than just saying 'hardworking'.
Watch the Gender
Don't forget to change 'Pakka' to 'Pakki' for women. It's a common mistake that makes the idiom sound broken.
The 'Dhun' Vibe
Remember that 'Dhun' implies a bit of passion or obsession. Don't use it for boring tasks like 'He is determined to pay his taxes.'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
मेरी बहन बहुत मेहनती है, वह अपनी ________ है।
Since 'बहन' (sister) is feminine, 'पक्का' changes to 'पक्की'.
Which word best describes a person who is 'धुन का पक्का'?
धुन का पक्का व्यक्ति कैसा होता है?
'Dridh nishchayi' is the formal synonym for 'Dhun ka pakka'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the idiom.
Situation: A scientist spends 10 years finding a cure for a disease.
Long-term dedication to a goal is the perfect context for this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
अजय: क्या राहुल इस बार परीक्षा पास कर लेगा? विजय: हाँ, वह दिन-रात पढ़ रहा है। वह _________।
The context of studying day and night implies determination.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenमेरी बहन बहुत मेहनती है, वह अपनी ________ है।
Since 'बहन' (sister) is feminine, 'पक्का' changes to 'पक्की'.
धुन का पक्का व्यक्ति कैसा होता है?
'Dridh nishchayi' is the formal synonym for 'Dhun ka pakka'.
Situation: A scientist spends 10 years finding a cure for a disease.
Long-term dedication to a goal is the perfect context for this idiom.
अजय: क्या राहुल इस बार परीक्षा पास कर लेगा? विजय: हाँ, वह दिन-रात पढ़ रहा है। वह _________।
The context of studying day and night implies determination.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, it is common in journalism and biographies, though in strictly legal documents, 'dridh nishchayi' is preferred.
Absolutely! 'मैं अपनी धुन का पक्का हूँ' is a great way to show confidence in an interview or a personal goal setting.
The opposite is 'धुन का कच्चा' (Dhun ka kaccha), meaning someone who lacks resolve or gives up easily.
Literally yes, but idiomatically it means a 'craze,' 'obsession,' or 'recurring thought.'
Yes, it's a very encouraging thing to say to a child who is practicing a skill.
Verwandte Redewendungen
धुन सवार होना
builds onTo be obsessed with something.
दृढ़ निश्चय
synonymFirm determination.
अपनी बात का पक्का
similarA man of his word.
लकीर का फ़कीर
contrastA slave to tradition/habit.
