Signification
There is something suspicious or wrong with the situation.
Contexte culturel
Dal is a daily staple, making this idiom extremely relatable to everyone. Used frequently in corporate settings among colleagues to discuss office politics. Often used when dealing with village disputes or land deals.
Use it with 'लगता है'
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' (I feel) makes it sound more natural and less accusatory.
Signification
There is something suspicious or wrong with the situation.
Use it with 'लगता है'
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' (I feel) makes it sound more natural and less accusatory.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase.
दाल में ____ काला है।
The idiom requires 'कुछ' to mean 'something'.
When do you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate?
It is used to express suspicion.
Complete the conversation.
A: He said he was at home, but I saw him at the mall. B: ____.
The situation is suspicious.
Match the idiom to its meaning.
दाल में कुछ काला है = ?
It is a metaphor for suspicion.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesदाल में ____ काला है।
The idiom requires 'कुछ' to mean 'something'.
Which situation is appropriate?
It is used to express suspicion.
A: He said he was at home, but I saw him at the mall. B: ____.
The situation is suspicious.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
It is a metaphor for suspicion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt can be, if you say it directly to someone's face. Use it carefully.
Only if you are very close with the recipient.
Expressions liées
कुछ गड़बड़ है
synonymSomething is wrong
पोल खुलना
builds onThe secret is out
शक की सुई
similarNeedle of suspicion