معنی
Despite one's lack of desire or reluctance to do something.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Indian joint families, individual desires are often suppressed for the sake of elders' wishes. 'Na chahte hue bhi' is the most common way younger generations express this compromise. The 'Yes Boss' culture often leads employees to agree to extra hours or tasks 'na chahte hue bhi' to maintain job security. Attending weddings of distant relatives is a social 'must'. People often use this phrase to vent about the exhaustion of the wedding season. The concept of 'Lihaaz' means showing respect even when you don't feel like it. This phrase perfectly captures the action of showing respect reluctantly.
The 'Padna' Connection
Always pair this with 'padna' (had to/have to) to sound like a native speaker.
Don't Gender-Bend
Even if you are a woman, say 'chahte hue', not 'chahti hui'.
معنی
Despite one's lack of desire or reluctance to do something.
The 'Padna' Connection
Always pair this with 'padna' (had to/have to) to sound like a native speaker.
Don't Gender-Bend
Even if you are a woman, say 'chahte hue', not 'chahti hui'.
Polite Refusal
Use this phrase to show you are doing someone a favor even if it's inconvenient; it highlights your effort.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
_______ मुझे उसकी मदद करनी पड़ी।
The standard idiomatic phrase uses 'न' and the frozen participle form.
Which sentence correctly expresses reluctance?
Select the best option:
The phrase does not change for the feminine subject 'उसने' (referring to a female).
Match the situation to the sentence.
Situation: You have to wake up at 5 AM for a flight.
Waking up early for a flight is a classic 'reluctant necessity'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम पार्टी में आओगे? B: यार, कल मेरा एग्जाम है, पर मम्मी कह रही हैं तो _______ जाना पड़ेगा।
The context of 'mom saying so' implies social pressure/reluctance.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها_______ मुझे उसकी मदद करनी पड़ी।
The standard idiomatic phrase uses 'न' and the frozen participle form.
Select the best option:
The phrase does not change for the feminine subject 'उसने' (referring to a female).
Situation: You have to wake up at 5 AM for a flight.
Waking up early for a flight is a classic 'reluctant necessity'.
A: क्या तुम पार्टी में आओगे? B: यार, कल मेरा एग्जाम है, पर मम्मी कह रही हैं तो _______ जाना पड़ेगा।
The context of 'mom saying so' implies social pressure/reluctance.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes! Just change the pronoun: 'Uske na chahte hue bhi' (Despite him/her not wanting).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Majboori' is a noun meaning 'compulsion'. 'Na chahte hue bhi' is an adverbial phrase describing the feeling during the action.
Rarely. It usually implies something unpleasant. However, you could say 'Na chahte hue bhi मुझे जीतना पड़ा' if you felt bad for the loser.
Yes, without 'bhi', the phrase loses its idiomatic 'even though' punch.
That would be 'Chahkar bhi' (e.g., Chahkar bhi main nahi ja saka - Even wanting to, I couldn't go).
Yes, to show you are willing to do tough tasks for the company.
No, it sounds honest. It shows you are fulfilling a duty despite personal feelings.
Not really, but 'be-mann se' is a shorter way to say 'half-heartedly'.
Yes, the phrase stays the same; only the main verb changes tense.
عبارات مرتبط
मजबूरी में
similarIn compulsion
बेमन से
similarHalf-heartedly
अनचाहे
specialized formUnwanted
विवश होकर
formalBeing helpless
बिना इच्छा के
synonymWithout desire
