मतलब
To shut one's eyelids, either for sleep or voluntarily.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Indian philosophy, 'seeing' (darshan) is a spiritual act. Closing eyes is often the first step in internalizing one's focus. In modern offices, using this phrase to describe a manager who ignores team issues is a common way to express frustration. Poets often use 'आँखें मूँदना' to describe the finality of death or deep, eternal sleep.
Context is Key
Always check if you are talking about sleep or a problem. The grammar is the same, but the meaning changes completely.
Moral Weight
Using this phrase to describe someone's behavior can sound like a strong moral judgment.
मतलब
To shut one's eyelids, either for sleep or voluntarily.
Context is Key
Always check if you are talking about sleep or a problem. The grammar is the same, but the meaning changes completely.
Moral Weight
Using this phrase to describe someone's behavior can sound like a strong moral judgment.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
वह सच से ______ की कोशिश कर रहा है।
The phrase is 'आँखें बंद करना'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
Only 'करना' (conjugated as 'कर लीं') is the correct verb for this idiom.
Match the situation to the meaning.
When someone is sleeping, what are they doing?
Closing eyes is the physical act of sleeping.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Why are you ignoring the mess?' B: 'I am not ______.'
The context is ignoring a problem.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासवह सच से ______ की कोशिश कर रहा है।
The phrase is 'आँखें बंद करना'.
Choose the correct usage.
Only 'करना' (conjugated as 'कर लीं') is the correct verb for this idiom.
When someone is sleeping, what are they doing?
Closing eyes is the physical act of sleeping.
A: 'Why are you ignoring the mess?' B: 'I am not ______.'
The context is ignoring a problem.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
6 सवालYes, if you say 'तुम आँखें बंद कर रहे हो' (You are closing your eyes), it sounds like you are accusing them of being irresponsible.
Yes, 'कुत्ता आँखें बंद कर रहा है' (The dog is closing its eyes) is perfectly correct.
It is 'आँखें बंद कीं'.
Not really, it's a standard phrase.
No, 'blind' is 'अंधा'.
No, winking is 'आँख मारना'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
आँखें चुराना
contrastTo avoid eye contact
आँखें दिखाना
contrastTo threaten someone
आँखें फेर लेना
similarTo abandon someone
