Signification
To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.
Contexte culturel
The 'evil eye' (Nazar) is a strong cultural belief. 'Aankh dikhana' can sometimes be interpreted as casting a negative vibe. In many South Asian households, children are taught to avoid 'aankh dikhana' to elders as it is considered disrespectful.
Watch the context
Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!
Signification
To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.
Watch the context
Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!
Teste-toi
Which verb completes the phrase for 'to intimidate'?
उसने मुझे आँख _____ ।
The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesउसने मुझे आँख _____ ।
The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a challenge or a warning.
Expressions liées
आँखें चुराना
contrastTo avoid eye contact
आँखें मिलाना
similarTo make eye contact
