B2 Expression Neutre

किसी को ताना मारना

kisi ko taana marna

To taunt someone

Signification

To make insulting or provocative remarks to someone.

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Contexte culturel

Taunting is often used by elders to correct behavior in a passive-aggressive way. In modern offices, 'ताना' is seen as unprofessional and can lead to HR complaints.

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Context is King

Always check the speaker's tone. If they are smiling, it might just be banter.

Signification

To make insulting or provocative remarks to someone.

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Context is King

Always check the speaker's tone. If they are smiling, it might just be banter.

Teste-toi

Which verb completes the idiom?

वह मुझे ताना ______ है।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : मारता

The idiom is 'ताना मारना'.

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Banque d exercices

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Which verb completes the idiom? Choose A2

वह मुझे ताना ______ है।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : मारता

The idiom is 'ताना मारना'.

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Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, it is generally considered rude and provocative.

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कटाक्ष करना

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