A2 Idiom तटस्थ

die Stirn runzeln

frown, wrinkle forehead

मतलब

To show disapproval, confusion, or deep thought by creasing the forehead.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In German business culture, frowning is often seen as a sign of critical thinking and engagement, not necessarily just anger. While frowning exists, it is often suppressed in public to maintain 'wa' (harmony). Frowning is very commonly associated with being 'upset' or 'unhappy' in a more personal way. Facial expressions are often more exaggerated, and frowning might be accompanied by hand gestures.

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Body parts

Remember: German uses the definite article for body parts, not 'my' or 'your'.

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Don't confuse

Never use 'runzeln' when you mean to stand up to someone. Use 'bieten'.

मतलब

To show disapproval, confusion, or deep thought by creasing the forehead.

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Body parts

Remember: German uses the definite article for body parts, not 'my' or 'your'.

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Don't confuse

Never use 'runzeln' when you mean to stand up to someone. Use 'bieten'.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct verb form.

Er ______ die Stirn, als er das hörte.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: runzelte

The sentence is in the past tense (Präteritum).

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Er runzelt die Stirn.

German uses the definite article '{die|f}' for body parts, not possessive pronouns.

Match the meaning to the phrase.

What does 'die Stirn runzeln' mean?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: To show confusion/disapproval

It is a non-verbal signal for mental states.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Warum ______ du die Stirn? B: Weil ich die Aufgabe nicht verstehe.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: runzelst

The subject is 'du', so the verb must be conjugated accordingly.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct verb form. Fill Blank A2

Er ______ die Stirn, als er das hörte.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: runzelte

The sentence is in the past tense (Präteritum).

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Er runzelt die Stirn.

German uses the definite article '{die|f}' for body parts, not possessive pronouns.

Match the meaning to the phrase. Match A1

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: To show confusion/disapproval

It is a non-verbal signal for mental states.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Warum ______ du die Stirn? B: Weil ich die Aufgabe nicht verstehe.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: runzelst

The subject is 'du', so the verb must be conjugated accordingly.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, babies also 'runzeln die Stirn' when they are confused or hungry.

It can be, if done too much or in the wrong context. It signals that you don't like what you hear.

No, it describes the expression, not the pain itself.

The verb 'runzeln' is specifically for the action, not the state of having wrinkles.

You can, but it sounds like you are describing your face, not your current emotion.

Rarely, as it is a physical gesture. You might write 'Ich runzle die Stirn' to describe your reaction to a proposal.

Yes, 'das Stirnrunzeln'.

Because 'Stirn' is a feminine noun.

Yes, it is often part of an angry expression.

Yes, very common in everyday German.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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die Stirn bieten

contrast

to defy/stand up to

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in Falten legen

synonym

to wrinkle

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den Kopf schütteln

similar

to shake one's head

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die Augenbrauen hochziehen

similar

to raise eyebrows

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