Signification
Expressing disagreement or indicating incorrectness.
Contexte culturel
Used frequently in households to teach children manners. Used in offices to address unprofessionalism without being overly confrontational. Reflects a strong emphasis on 'Sanskar' (values) and social conduct.
Context is Key
Always check if you are correcting a fact or a behavior before choosing between 'गलत है' and 'गलत बात है'.
Soft Correction
Using this phrase is a polite way to address issues without being overly confrontational.
Signification
Expressing disagreement or indicating incorrectness.
Context is Key
Always check if you are correcting a fact or a behavior before choosing between 'गलत है' and 'गलत बात है'.
Soft Correction
Using this phrase is a polite way to address issues without being overly confrontational.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct way to express disapproval of someone being rude?
Someone is rude to a waiter. You say:
It's a behavioral issue, so 'गलत बात है' is appropriate.
Complete the sentence.
___ बोलना गलत बात है।
Lying is a wrong thing.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Your friend steals a pen. You say:
Stealing is a moral wrong.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I will not help you.' B: '___'
Refusing to help when needed is often seen as a 'wrong thing'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSomeone is rude to a waiter. You say:
It's a behavioral issue, so 'गलत बात है' is appropriate.
___ बोलना गलत बात है।
Lying is a wrong thing.
Your friend steals a pen. You say:
Stealing is a moral wrong.
A: 'I will not help you.' B: '___'
Refusing to help when needed is often seen as a 'wrong thing'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, but be careful. It is better to say 'मुझे लगता है कि यह सही तरीका नहीं है' (I think this is not the right way) for more professionalism.
No, it is a standard way to express disagreement.
No, the phrase is invariant.
Yes, 'मैंने जो किया, वह गलत बात थी' (What I did was wrong).
Yes, very frequently in emotional scenes.
Use 'यह अनुचित है' (This is inappropriate).
Expressions liées
अच्छी बात है
contrastThat's a good thing.
सही नहीं है
similarThat is not right.
बदतमीज़ी है
specialized formThat is rude.
