معنی
Intruding or forcing oneself upon others.
زمینه فرهنگی
Hospitality is a core value, but boundaries are often blurred. This phrase is a common way to vent about relatives who overstay. The phrase is so popular it has been used in numerous movie titles and songs, often in a comedic context. Young people use this phrase to mock 'gatecrashers' at university events or concerts. It is used to describe 'micromanagers' or people from other departments who interfere in projects.
Use for Humor
This phrase is best used with a smile to soften the criticism.
Don't be too blunt
Using this with elders can be seen as very disrespectful.
معنی
Intruding or forcing oneself upon others.
Use for Humor
This phrase is best used with a smile to soften the criticism.
Don't be too blunt
Using this with elders can be seen as very disrespectful.
Hospitality Paradox
Understand that while people use this phrase, they will still likely serve tea to the uninvited guest!
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase 'Maan na maan main tera mehmaan'.
What does this phrase imply about a person?
The phrase is used for someone who is pushy or uninvited.
Fill in the blank with the correct word from the proverb.
مان نہ مان میں تیرا _______۔
'Mehmaan' (guest) is the standard word used in this proverb.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Which situation best fits 'Maan na maan main tera mehmaan'?
Unsolicited advice is a classic 'uninvited guest' behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
A: وہ بن بلائے میری پارٹی میں آگیا۔ B: وہی بات ہوئی ناں، _______۔
The phrase fits perfectly as a response to someone showing up uninvited.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاWhat does this phrase imply about a person?
The phrase is used for someone who is pushy or uninvited.
مان نہ مان میں تیرا _______۔
'Mehmaan' (guest) is the standard word used in this proverb.
Which situation best fits 'Maan na maan main tera mehmaan'?
Unsolicited advice is a classic 'uninvited guest' behavior.
A: وہ بن بلائے میری پارٹی میں آگیا۔ B: وہی بات ہوئی ناں، _______۔
The phrase fits perfectly as a response to someone showing up uninvited.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt can be. It depends on your tone. It's usually sarcastic or humorous.
Yes! You can say it self-deprecatingly if you show up uninvited: 'Main to bas maan na maan main tera mehmaan ban kar aa gaya.'
Yes, it is identical in Hindi and Urdu.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Baa-adab mehmaan' (respectful guest) is the conceptual opposite.
No, it is too informal for a professional interview.
No. In this context, 'Maan' comes from 'Maanna' (to believe/agree). 'Maa' is mother.
Yes, it can stand alone as a comment on a situation.
You can say 'Bin bulaya mehmaan'.
It's not that 'guest' is negative, but the 'forcing' of the guest status is what's being mocked.
Yes, if they keep coming over without asking.
عبارات مرتبط
بن بلایا مہمان
synonymUninvited guest
زبردستی کا سودا
similarA forced deal
ٹانگ اڑانا
builds onTo poke one's nose in
مہمانِ عزیز
contrastA beloved/honored guest
