A1 Idiom خنثی

کان پر جوں نہ رینگنا

کان پر جوں نہ رینگنا

To pay no heed

معنی

To completely ignore advice or warnings.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Pakistan, this idiom is frequently used in political talk shows to criticize the 'ruling elite' for being disconnected from the struggles of the common man. Classical poets often used this to describe the 'Sitam-gar' (oppressor) or the beloved who is indifferent to the lover's pain. It is a very common 'motherly' complaint in South Asian households regarding children who are addicted to screens or video games. Teachers use it to describe students who repeatedly fail to bring their books or complete assignments despite warnings.

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Use 'Tak' for Emphasis

Adding 'tak' (اس کے کان پر جوں **تک** نہ رینگی) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and adds a layer of 'not even a little bit'.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'Joon' is feminine. Even if you are talking about a man, the verb must be feminine (Reng-i / Reng-ti).

معنی

To completely ignore advice or warnings.

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Use 'Tak' for Emphasis

Adding 'tak' (اس کے کان پر جوں **تک** نہ رینگی) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and adds a layer of 'not even a little bit'.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'Joon' is feminine. Even if you are talking about a man, the verb must be feminine (Reng-i / Reng-ti).

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Social Sensitivity

While common, using this about a superior (like your boss) to their face is very risky. It's better used when talking *about* them to someone else.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

اس کے کان پر ______ نہ رینگی۔

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: جوں

The idiom specifically uses 'جوں' (louse).

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to describe someone ignoring a warning?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: میں نے اسے خطرہ بتایا، پر اس کے کان پر جوں نہ رینگی۔

The idiom must be negative and used in a context of ignoring something.

Match the situation to the idiom's meaning.

Situation: A boss ignores all employee complaints about a broken AC for a month.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Boss کے کان پر جوں نہیں رینگ رہی۔

This situation perfectly describes the indifference the idiom conveys.

Complete the dialogue.

احمد: کیا تم نے سارہ کو بتایا کہ کل کلاس نہیں ہے؟ علی: ہاں، پر وہ پھر بھی اسکول چلی گئی۔ اس کے ______۔

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: کان پر جوں نہ رینگی

Sarah ignored the information and went to school anyway.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. جای خالی A1

اس کے کان پر ______ نہ رینگی۔

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: جوں

The idiom specifically uses 'جوں' (louse).

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to describe someone ignoring a warning? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: میں نے اسے خطرہ بتایا، پر اس کے کان پر جوں نہ رینگی۔

The idiom must be negative and used in a context of ignoring something.

Match the situation to the idiom's meaning. situation_matching B1

Situation: A boss ignores all employee complaints about a broken AC for a month.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Boss کے کان پر جوں نہیں رینگ رہی۔

This situation perfectly describes the indifference the idiom conveys.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

احمد: کیا تم نے سارہ کو بتایا کہ کل کلاس نہیں ہے؟ علی: ہاں، پر وہ پھر بھی اسکول چلی گئی۔ اس کے ______۔

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: کان پر جوں نہ رینگی

Sarah ignored the information and went to school anyway.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

No, it just means 'louse'. In this idiom, it's not offensive, though the idiom itself is a criticism.

No, it is strictly for negative situations where someone is ignoring something they should listen to.

Because the idiom refers to the physical sensation on the skin of the ear, which is very sensitive.

Yes, 'Kaan par joon na rengna' is identical in Hindi and Urdu.

عبارات مرتبط

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ان سنی کرنا

synonym

To turn a deaf ear / to ignore.

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دیوار سے باتیں کرنا

similar

Talking to a wall.

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ٹال مٹول کرنا

similar

To procrastinate or make excuses.

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کان دھرنا

contrast

To listen carefully.

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