Signification
To lose the male heir or the sole supporter of the family.
Contexte culturel
The son is traditionally seen as the protector of the family name. The loss of a son is often seen as a loss of old-age security.
Use with care
This is a very heavy idiom. Do not use it lightly.
Signification
To lose the male heir or the sole supporter of the family.
Use with care
This is a very heavy idiom. Do not use it lightly.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
इकलौते बेटे की मौत से ____ का चिराग बुझ गया।
The idiom is 'ghar ka chirag bujhna'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesइकलौते बेटे की मौत से ____ का चिराग बुझ गया।
The idiom is 'ghar ka chirag bujhna'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsTraditionally it refers to a son, but modern usage is evolving.
Expressions liées
कुल का दीपक
synonymThe light of the lineage