Significado
To think cleverly or solve a problem.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often associated with 'Jugaad'—the Indian spirit of finding clever, low-cost solutions to complex problems. In Pune, known as the Oxford of the East, 'doke chalavane' is a highly valued trait in academic and debate circles. Detective characters in Marathi movies (like Faster Fene) often use this phrase as a catchphrase before solving a mystery. Farmers use this phrase when discussing innovative ways to save crops or manage water during droughts.
Use it for 'Jugaad'
If you find a creative shortcut, use this phrase. It makes you sound very native and resourceful.
Don't use for 'Headache'
Remember, 'Doke chalne' is not a medical condition. Use 'Doke dukhne' for pain.
Significado
To think cleverly or solve a problem.
Use it for 'Jugaad'
If you find a creative shortcut, use this phrase. It makes you sound very native and resourceful.
Don't use for 'Headache'
Remember, 'Doke chalne' is not a medical condition. Use 'Doke dukhne' for pain.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'डोके चालवणे'.
हे कोडे सोडवण्यासाठी तुला तुझे ________ लागेल.
'डोके चालवावे' means you need to use your brain to solve the puzzle.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Select the correct usage:
The second option correctly uses the idiom to mean 'used his wit to pass the exam'.
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: You are lost in a new city and your phone battery is dead.
Using your brain to find a map is the logical application of this idiom.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosहे कोडे सोडवण्यासाठी तुला तुझे ________ लागेल.
'डोके चालवावे' means you need to use your brain to solve the puzzle.
Select the correct usage:
The second option correctly uses the idiom to mean 'used his wit to pass the exam'.
Situation: You are lost in a new city and your phone battery is dead.
Using your brain to find a map is the logical application of this idiom.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, it is neutral enough for work, especially when brainstorming solutions.
'Doke' is head, 'Mendu' is brain. Idioms almost always use 'Doke'.
Frases relacionadas
डोकं लढवणे
similarTo struggle or fight with a problem using one's mind.
शक्कल लढवणे
specialized formTo come up with a specific trick or scheme.
डोके खाणे
contrastTo pester or annoy someone.
