B1 Jerga Informal

हल्के में लेना

halke mein lena

To take lightly/underestimate

Significado

To not take something seriously enough; to underestimate its importance or difficulty.

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Contexto cultural

In North India, this phrase is often used by elders to warn youngsters about life choices. It is frequently used in office settings to warn team members about project deadlines.

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Context is key

Always check if you are warning someone or describing a mistake.

Significado

To not take something seriously enough; to underestimate its importance or difficulty.

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Context is key

Always check if you are warning someone or describing a mistake.

Ponte a prueba

Which sentence correctly uses 'halke mein lena'?

A) मुझे बहुत थकान है, मैं इसे हल्के में ले रहा हूँ। B) इस काम को हल्के में मत लो, यह बहुत मुश्किल है।

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

Option A uses it to mean 'relax', which is incorrect. Option B correctly uses it to mean 'underestimate'.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Which sentence correctly uses 'halke mein lena'? Choose B1

A) मुझे बहुत थकान है, मैं इसे हल्के में ले रहा हूँ। B) इस काम को हल्के में मत लो, यह बहुत मुश्किल है।

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

Option A uses it to mean 'relax', which is incorrect. Option B correctly uses it to mean 'underestimate'.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, but be polite. Use 'हल्के में लेना ठीक नहीं होगा' (It won't be good to take this lightly).

Frases relacionadas

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कम आंकना

synonym

To underestimate

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गंभीरता से लेना

contrast

To take seriously

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