B2 Expression Neutral

यह सिर्फ एक बहाना है।

yaha sarafa eka bhana ha

This is just an excuse.

Significado

Implying that a reason given is not genuine but a pretext.

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Contexto cultural

In India, using this phrase is a direct way to signal that you are not buying into someone's social performance. It is often used in family settings when a child tries to avoid chores.

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Tone matters

Say it with a firm tone to be taken seriously.

Significado

Implying that a reason given is not genuine but a pretext.

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Tone matters

Say it with a firm tone to be taken seriously.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

यह _____ एक बहाना है।

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

'सिर्फ' means 'just' or 'only', which fits the phrase.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

यह _____ एक बहाना है।

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

'सिर्फ' means 'just' or 'only', which fits the phrase.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, but be careful. It is direct and can sound confrontational.

Frases relacionadas

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बहाना बनाना

specialized form

To make an excuse

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