Significado
To create a problematic or challenging situation for someone.
Contexto cultural
Directly accusing someone of 'putting you in trouble' can be seen as very blunt. Often, people use 'thoda' (a little) to soften it: 'Aapne thoda mushkil mein daal diya.' In Indian IT or corporate culture, 'putting someone in a spot' often happens in 'Reply All' email chains. It's a common passive-aggressive tactic. The 'hero's sidekick' is a classic character whose sole purpose is to 'mushkil mein daalna' the hero, leading to comedic or action-packed sequences. Parents often use this phrase with children who get into trouble at school, emphasizing how the child's actions affect the family's reputation.
Use with 'Diyā'
In 90% of spoken cases, use the compound form 'डाल दिया' (ḍāl diyā) for a more natural sound.
The 'Ko' Rule
Never forget the 'ko' after the person. 'Usne mujhe (me+ko) mushkil mein daala.'
Significado
To create a problematic or challenging situation for someone.
Use with 'Diyā'
In 90% of spoken cases, use the compound form 'डाल दिया' (ḍāl diyā) for a more natural sound.
The 'Ko' Rule
Never forget the 'ko' after the person. 'Usne mujhe (me+ko) mushkil mein daala.'
Softening the Blow
If talking to a superior, use 'duvidhā' (dilemma) instead of 'mushkil' to sound more polite.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
तुमने सच छिपाकर मुझे बहुत बड़ी _______ में डाल दिया।
The context of 'hiding the truth' implies creating a problem (mushkil).
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase?
Select the correct sentence:
The postposition 'mein' (in) is required for this collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'मैनेजर बहुत गुस्से में हैं क्योंकि फाइल खो गई है।' B: 'हाँ, राहुल की लापरवाही ने _______।'
The compound verb 'daal diya hai' fits the present perfect context of the dialogue.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Your friend forgets the tickets to a concert you both traveled 100km for.
Forgetting tickets in a high-stakes situation creates a significant problem.
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4 ejerciciosतुमने सच छिपाकर मुझे बहुत बड़ी _______ में डाल दिया।
The context of 'hiding the truth' implies creating a problem (mushkil).
Select the correct sentence:
The postposition 'mein' (in) is required for this collocation.
A: 'मैनेजर बहुत गुस्से में हैं क्योंकि फाइल खो गई है।' B: 'हाँ, राहुल की लापरवाही ने _______।'
The compound verb 'daal diya hai' fits the present perfect context of the dialogue.
Your friend forgets the tickets to a concert you both traveled 100km for.
Forgetting tickets in a high-stakes situation creates a significant problem.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually no. It's for people or organizations that can feel the stress of a situation.
It is feminine, but it doesn't change the verb 'daalna' in this phrase.
'Musibat' is much stronger, like a disaster or a major crisis.
No, 'rakhna' (to keep) implies a continuous state, while 'daalna' implies the act of causing it.
Yes, it's very common in journalism and literature.
Use 'Maine khud ko mushkil mein daal liya.'
It can be accusatory. Use it carefully in professional settings.
'Mushkil se nikaalna' (to take someone out of difficulty).
Yes, 'pareshani mein daalna' is a perfect synonym.
Literally yes, but in idioms, it means 'to put' or 'to cause'.
Frases relacionadas
मुसीबत मोल लेना
similarTo buy/invite trouble
फँसा देना
synonymTo trap someone
संकट पैदा करना
formalTo create a crisis
रास्ता साफ करना
contrastTo clear the way
