معنی
A struggle or competition for power or control between two parties.
زمینه فرهنگی
In India, coalition governments are common. This phrase is the 'go-to' term for journalists to describe the friction between alliance partners. Hierarchies are strong in Indian offices. 'Rassakashi' often describes the subtle power play between a senior manager and a rising star. Tug-of-war is a popular sport in rural 'Melas' (fairs). The idiom retains a very grounded, physical feel for native speakers. The 'Samudra Manthan' (Churning of the Ocean) is the ultimate cultural archetype of this phrase, where gods and demons pulled a rope (a snake) to get what they wanted.
News Reading
If you see 'रस्साकशी' in a headline, look for the word 'को लेकर' (concerning) right before it to find out what the fight is about.
Gender Agreement
Always remember it's 'chalti hai', not 'chalta hai'. This is a common mistake even for advanced learners.
معنی
A struggle or competition for power or control between two parties.
News Reading
If you see 'रस्साकशी' in a headline, look for the word 'को लेकर' (concerning) right before it to find out what the fight is about.
Gender Agreement
Always remember it's 'chalti hai', not 'chalta hai'. This is a common mistake even for advanced learners.
Nuance
Use this phrase in a job interview to describe 'healthy competition' or 'negotiation' to sound more like a native professional.
Social Media
On Indian Twitter, you'll often see #Rassakashi used during cricket matches or election results.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'रस्साकशी चलना'.
कल रात मीटिंग में बजट को लेकर काफी ________।
Since 'Rassakashi' is feminine and the sentence is in the past tense, 'chali' is the correct form.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'रस्साकशी चलना'?
Select the most appropriate context:
The phrase requires two opposing sides competing for the same goal or power.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
अमित: क्या प्रोजेक्ट का काम शुरू हो गया? सुमित: नहीं यार, अभी तो क्लाइंट और बॉस के बीच पैसों को लेकर ________।
The context implies an ongoing struggle in the present.
Match the phrase to its figurative meaning.
रस्साकशी चलना
This is the core figurative meaning used in professional and political Hindi.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Rassakashi vs. Ladayi
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاकल रात मीटिंग में बजट को लेकर काफी ________।
Since 'Rassakashi' is feminine and the sentence is in the past tense, 'chali' is the correct form.
Select the most appropriate context:
The phrase requires two opposing sides competing for the same goal or power.
अमित: क्या प्रोजेक्ट का काम शुरू हो गया? सुमित: नहीं यार, अभी तो क्लाइंट और बॉस के बीच पैसों को लेकर ________।
The context implies an ongoing struggle in the present.
रस्साकशी चलना
This is the core figurative meaning used in professional and political Hindi.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, if the couple is struggling for dominance or can't agree on a major life decision, you can say 'उनके बीच रस्साकशी चल रही है'.
It is neutral to formal. It's perfectly fine in a newspaper or a business meeting, but also okay with friends if the topic is serious.
'Ladayi' is a general fight or war. 'Rassakashi' specifically implies a back-and-forth struggle for a single prize or control.
Only if you are literally playing the game of tug-of-war. For figurative use, 'chalna' or 'hona' is much more natural.
Yes, many political dramas use this word to describe the fight for the 'Kursi' (throne/power).
You can say 'रस्साकशी खत्म हो गई' (Rassakashi khatm ho gayi).
Yes, if a football match is very close and both teams are fighting hard, you can use it metaphorically.
While it's a Hindi phrase, the concept is understood across India, and similar metaphors exist in Dravidian languages.
In this context, it doesn't have a common standalone meaning in Hindi, but in Persian, it means 'pulling'.
Yes, if two people are literally pulling a bag, you can say 'बैग के लिए रस्साकशी चल रही है'.
عبارات مرتبط
खींचतान
synonymFriction or bickering
दाँव-पेंच
similarTactics and maneuvers
आमने-सामने
similarFace-to-face
एक-दूसरे को नीचा दिखाना
contrastTo humiliate each other
सहमति बनना
contrastTo reach an agreement
