Significado
Losing one's temper or becoming confused.
Contexto cultural
In middle-class households, 'Doke Phirne' is often used by parents to warn children. It's a signal that the 'scolding' phase is about to begin. Action heroes often use this phrase before a fight scene. It's a classic 'tough guy' line. In Pune, known for its intellectual sarcasm, this phrase might be used to mock someone's stupid question. The phrase is a survival tool in Mumbai locals. It's used to claim space or react to the overwhelming crowd.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Doke' is neuter. Beginners often make it masculine. It's 'Maaze' not 'Maaza'.
Not for Doctors
If you are at a clinic, don't say 'Doke Phirle' unless you are angry at the doctor!
Significado
Losing one's temper or becoming confused.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Doke' is neuter. Beginners often make it masculine. It's 'Maaze' not 'Maaza'.
Not for Doctors
If you are at a clinic, don't say 'Doke Phirle' unless you are angry at the doctor!
The 'Satakne' Upgrade
If you want to sound really native and very angry, use 'Doke Satakne' instead.
Warning Sign
When a Marathi person says this, it's usually a sign to change the topic or stop what you're doing.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'फिरणे'.
त्याचे खोटे बोलणे ऐकून माझे डोके ______.
Since 'Doke' is neuter singular, the past tense verb must be 'फिरले'.
In which situation would you use 'Doke Phirne'?
Choose the best scenario:
'Doke Phirne' is used for frustration and losing one's temper.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हा रस्ता खूप खराब आहे. B: हो, रोज इथून जाताना माझे ______.
'Doke phirte' expresses the frustration of traveling on a bad road daily.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Match 'डोके फिरणे' with its figurative meaning:
The idiom refers to a state of mental agitation.
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Ayudas visuales
Doke Phirne vs. Chakkar Yene
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosत्याचे खोटे बोलणे ऐकून माझे डोके ______.
Since 'Doke' is neuter singular, the past tense verb must be 'फिरले'.
Choose the best scenario:
'Doke Phirne' is used for frustration and losing one's temper.
A: हा रस्ता खूप खराब आहे. B: हो, रोज इथून जाताना माझे ______.
'Doke phirte' expresses the frustration of traveling on a bad road daily.
Match 'डोके फिरणे' with its figurative meaning:
The idiom refers to a state of mental agitation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, for a headache use 'डोके दुखणे' (Doke dukhne).
It's informal. It can be seen as slightly rude in formal settings, but it's common among friends.
The past tense is 'डोके फिरले' (Doke phirle).
No, 'Doke Phirne' is almost always negative (anger or confusion).
'Doke' is the standard form; 'Doka' is often used in dialects or slang.
You say 'माझे डोके फिरवू नकोस' (Maaze doke phirvu nakos).
It can mean 'to lose one's mind' temporarily, but it doesn't mean permanent insanity.
Absolutely not. Use more professional words for stress or challenges.
'Satakne' is sharper and more aggressive slang.
Yes, Hindi has 'Sir ghoomna', which is very similar.
Frases relacionadas
डोकं सटकणे
synonymTo lose one's temper suddenly.
डोके खाणे
similarTo pester or annoy someone.
डोक्यात जाणे
similarTo get on someone's nerves.
भान हरपणे
contrastTo lose oneself (usually in joy or meditation).
संताप येणे
similarTo feel rage.
