Significado
To die a disgraceful or miserable death.
Contexto cultural
In rural North India, the 'stray dog' is a symbol of someone without a 'ghar-baar' (home and hearth). Dying like one is the ultimate social failure. This is a staple 'angry hero' line. It's used to build tension and promise justice to the audience. The importance of 'Pind Daan' (rituals for the dead) makes this idiom particularly scary, as it implies no one will perform these for you. While people are more sensitive to animal rights now, the idiom persists in political discourse to dehumanize opponents.
High Offense Potential
This is a very strong idiom. Only use it for fictional characters or historical figures you are criticizing. Never use it in polite conversation.
Cinematic Impact
If you are writing a script or a story in Hindi, using this phrase for the villain's end adds a lot of 'drama' and 'satisfaction' for the audience.
Significado
To die a disgraceful or miserable death.
High Offense Potential
This is a very strong idiom. Only use it for fictional characters or historical figures you are criticizing. Never use it in polite conversation.
Cinematic Impact
If you are writing a script or a story in Hindi, using this phrase for the villain's end adds a lot of 'drama' and 'satisfaction' for the audience.
The 'Dog' Metaphor
Remember that in many Eastern cultures, calling someone a dog or comparing them to one is much more offensive than in the West.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most appropriate context for using 'कुट्टे की मौत मरना'.
In which situation would you use this idiom?
The idiom is used for disgraceful or miserable deaths, fitting for a villain.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
धोखेबाज़ हमेशा ______ मरते हैं।
'Maut' is feminine, so 'ki' is required.
Complete the dialogue between two friends discussing a movie.
रोहन: विलेन ने बहुत बुरा किया। सोहन: हाँ, लेकिन अंत में वह ______।
The subject (villain) is masculine singular, so 'mara' is correct.
Match the sentence to the intended meaning.
Sentence: 'वह अपनी दौलत के बावजूद कुत्ते की मौत मरा।'
The idiom highlights the contrast between his wealth and his pathetic end.
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4 ejerciciosIn which situation would you use this idiom?
The idiom is used for disgraceful or miserable deaths, fitting for a villain.
धोखेबाज़ हमेशा ______ मरते हैं।
'Maut' is feminine, so 'ki' is required.
रोहन: विलेन ने बहुत बुरा किया। सोहन: हाँ, लेकिन अंत में वह ______।
The subject (villain) is masculine singular, so 'mara' is correct.
Sentence: 'वह अपनी दौलत के बावजूद कुत्ते की मौत मरा।'
The idiom highlights the contrast between his wealth and his pathetic end.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but the verb changes: 'वह कुत्ते की मौत मरी' (Vah kutte ki maut mari).
Only if the person was 'bad'. If a good person dies in pain, use 'तड़प-तड़प कर मरना' (Tadap-tadap kar marna) instead.
It's more of a traditional idiom, but it's used in very informal or aggressive slang contexts today.
No, it's entirely figurative. It refers to the *manner* and *status* of the death.
A 'shaan ki maut' (death of pride/honor) or 'shaheed hona' (becoming a martyr).
Absolutely not! It is far too aggressive and informal.
Yes, especially in sensationalist news or when reporting on the death of terrorists.
Because 'Maut' (death) is a feminine noun in Hindi grammar.
Not really, as the intent of the phrase is to be impolite. You could say 'उनका अंत बहुत बुरा हुआ' for a more neutral tone.
Yes, people often use it to say the criminal got what they deserved.
Frases relacionadas
मिट्टी में मिलना
similarTo be destroyed or ruined.
नाम-ओ-निशान मिटना
builds onTo have all traces of one's existence wiped out.
शहीद होना
contrastTo die as a martyr.
बेमौत मरना
similarTo die an untimely or unnecessary death.
