A1 Idiom Formal

ખાંડાની ધાર

ખડન ધર

Edge of sword

Significado

A very difficult task.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Khanda' sword was a symbol of prestige and power. Walking on its edge was a metaphor for the strict code of honor (Dharma) they followed. Jain monks often describe the path to Moksha (liberation) as 'Khandani dhar,' emphasizing the extreme discipline required. In the diamond and textile hubs, high-risk deals are often described with this idiom to warn partners of the stakes. Poets like Narmad and Zaverchand Meghani used this phrase to evoke feelings of bravery and struggle against British rule.

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Use with 'Jevu'

Always add 'jevu' (like) after the phrase to sound more natural when comparing a task.

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Gender Check

Never say 'Khandano Dhar'. 'Dhar' is always feminine.

Significado

A very difficult task.

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Use with 'Jevu'

Always add 'jevu' (like) after the phrase to sound more natural when comparing a task.

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Gender Check

Never say 'Khandano Dhar'. 'Dhar' is always feminine.

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Respect the Gravity

Use this phrase to show you understand the seriousness of a situation; it earns you 'cultural points' with native speakers.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

યુપીએસસીની પરીક્ષા પાસ કરવી ______ ની ધાર જેવું છે.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ખાંડા

The standard idiom uses 'ખાંડા' (Khanda).

Which situation best fits the idiom 'ખાંડાની ધાર'?

Select the correct context:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A surgeon performing a heart transplant.

This is a high-stakes, high-precision task.

Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

ખાંડાની ધાર means a very difficult task.

Complete the dialogue.

A: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ કેવો છે? B: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ તો _______ જેવો છે.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ખાંડાની ધાર

The idiom fits the context of describing a project's difficulty.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

When to use vs When not to use

Use it for

  • Surgery
  • UPSC Exam
  • Peace Treaty

Avoid for

  • Cooking Maggi
  • Buying Milk
  • Watching TV

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

યુપીએસસીની પરીક્ષા પાસ કરવી ______ ની ધાર જેવું છે.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ખાંડા

The standard idiom uses 'ખાંડા' (Khanda).

Which situation best fits the idiom 'ખાંડાની ધાર'? Choose A2

Select the correct context:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A surgeon performing a heart transplant.

This is a high-stakes, high-precision task.

Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

ખાંડાની ધાર means a very difficult task.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ કેવો છે? B: આ પ્રોજેક્ટ તો _______ જેવો છે.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ખાંડાની ધાર

The idiom fits the context of describing a project's difficulty.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it's used for tasks or situations, not to describe a person's character.

Not at all. It is used daily in newspapers and news broadcasts.

Yes, it's a very common modern variation.

Yes, it's perfect for describing a high-pressure match.

It's a specific type of double-edged Indian sword.

It is neutral to formal. It's safe for office use.

આ કંઈ ખાંડાની ધાર નથી. (This isn't that hard.)

Yes, it implies that failure has consequences.

Yes! 'ગુજરાતી શીખવું ખાંડાની ધાર છે' is a great sentence.

No, the full phrase is usually required.

Frases relacionadas

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લોઢાના ચણા ચાવવા

synonym

To chew iron chickpeas

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આભ ફાટવું

similar

The sky has torn

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રમત વાત

contrast

Child's play

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પાણી પીવા જેવું

contrast

As easy as drinking water

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