Bedeutung
Bragging about oneself
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Pakistan, calling someone out for 'Deengen maarna' is often done with humor to avoid direct conflict, but it is a strong social check against ego. Satirical writers like Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi often use this idiom to mock the 'fallen aristocracy' who brag about their ancestors' wealth while being broke themselves. Parents often use this phrase to humble their children if they become too proud of a small achievement, teaching them the value of 'Aajzi' (humility). On Urdu-speaking social media, 'Deengen maarna' is the standard term for 'clout chasing' or 'fake flexing'.
Use with 'Bari Bari'
To emphasize how much someone is bragging, say 'Bari bari deengen maarna' (to strike big, big boasts).
Don't use for elders
Even if an older person is bragging, using this phrase to their face is considered very disrespectful.
Bedeutung
Bragging about oneself
Use with 'Bari Bari'
To emphasize how much someone is bragging, say 'Bari bari deengen maarna' (to strike big, big boasts).
Don't use for elders
Even if an older person is bragging, using this phrase to their face is considered very disrespectful.
The 'Ne' Rule
Remember: 'Us ne deengen maarin' (He bragged). The verb ending 'in' is crucial for sounding native.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
وہ ہمیشہ اپنی دولت کی ______ ______ ہے۔
The subject 'Woh' (he) requires the masculine singular verb 'maarta', and the idiom requires the plural 'deengen'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell someone to stop bragging?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mat' is the negative imperative used for 'Don't'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A friend says they can fly a plane but they don't even have a driver's license.
The situation describes a clear exaggeration, which calls for the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: میں نے کل ایک شیر پکڑا۔ سارہ: احمد، کل تم گھر پر تھے، ______ ______ ______؟
The context requires a question asking 'Why are you bragging?' in the continuous tense.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenوہ ہمیشہ اپنی دولت کی ______ ______ ہے۔
The subject 'Woh' (he) requires the masculine singular verb 'maarta', and the idiom requires the plural 'deengen'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mat' is the negative imperative used for 'Don't'.
Situation: A friend says they can fly a plane but they don't even have a driver's license.
The situation describes a clear exaggeration, which calls for the idiom.
احمد: میں نے کل ایک شیر پکڑا۔ سارہ: احمد، کل تم گھر پر تھے، ______ ______ ______؟
The context requires a question asking 'Why are you bragging?' in the continuous tense.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenUsually, yes. It implies that the person is either lying or greatly exaggerating the truth to make themselves look better.
Yes! You can say 'Main thori deengen maar loon?' (Can I brag a little bit?) to show you are self-aware and joking.
'Sheikhi' is often about status and lineage, while 'Deengen' is more general and can be about anything (money, strength, skills).
Unhon ne deengen maarin. (They bragged).
It depends on your friendship. Among close friends, it's common banter. With acquaintances, it might be seen as a bit harsh.
Verwandte Redewendungen
شیخی بگھارنا
synonymTo boast or show off.
لمبی لمبی چھوڑنا
slangTo tell tall tales.
اپنے منہ میاں مٹھو بننا
similarSelf-praise is no recommendation.
خاکساری اختیار کرنا
contrastTo adopt humility.
