मतलब
Disrespecting someone by being over-familiar.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Marathi culture, 'Lad' (pampering) is a double-edged sword. While it's a sign of love, 'Dokyavar Chadhane' is the social stigma attached to failing to discipline a child. In traditional joint families, grandparents often 'climb children on their heads' by bypassing the parents' discipline, leading to this idiom being used in family disputes. Marathi professional environments often value a 'paternalistic' boss. If a boss is too 'friendly' (like a father), employees might 'climb on their head,' leading to a loss of productivity. Many Marathi movies (like 'Sairat' or 'Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy') use this phrase to highlight the generational gap and the loss of traditional values/respect.
The 'Lad' Connection
Always use this phrase in the context of 'Lad' (pampering). It explains *why* the person is being rude.
Not for Superiors
Never tell your boss 'तुम्ही माझ्या डोक्यावर चढला आहात' unless you want to get fired! It's very informal and accusatory.
मतलब
Disrespecting someone by being over-familiar.
The 'Lad' Connection
Always use this phrase in the context of 'Lad' (pampering). It explains *why* the person is being rude.
Not for Superiors
Never tell your boss 'तुम्ही माझ्या डोक्यावर चढला आहात' unless you want to get fired! It's very informal and accusatory.
Causative Power
Use 'चढवून ठेवणे' (to have kept someone climbed) to blame the person who allowed the bad behavior. It's a very common way to win an argument in Marathi!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Doke'.
मुलाला जास्त लाड करू नकोस, तो ______ चढेल.
We use the oblique form 'Dokya' + 'var' for this idiom.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Dokyavar Chadhane'?
Select the correct scenario:
The idiom is about taking advantage of someone's kindness to be disrespectful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तो मुलगा किती आरडाओरडा करतोय! B: हो, त्याच्या आईने त्याला खूप ______.
The context of a child shouting suggests he is spoiled.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Match 'डोक्यावर चढणे' with its figurative meaning:
This is the core figurative meaning of the idiom.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Head Idioms
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासमुलाला जास्त लाड करू नकोस, तो ______ चढेल.
We use the oblique form 'Dokya' + 'var' for this idiom.
Select the correct scenario:
The idiom is about taking advantage of someone's kindness to be disrespectful.
A: तो मुलगा किती आरडाओरडा करतोय! B: हो, त्याच्या आईने त्याला खूप ______.
The context of a child shouting suggests he is spoiled.
Match 'डोक्यावर चढणे' with its figurative meaning:
This is the core figurative meaning of the idiom.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, it can be used for anyone who takes advantage of your kindness, including siblings, friends, or subordinates.
No, it's not a swear word, but it is informal and can be seen as a complaint or a mild scolding.
Generally, no. It implies the person climbing is 'lower' or 'younger' and is being disrespectful. For a boss, you'd use different words for 'bossy'.
'Chadhne' (climbing) is the process of becoming spoiled. 'Basne' (sitting) implies they are already spoiled and comfortable being rude.
You say: 'तू त्याला डोक्यावर चढवून ठेवलंयस' (Tu tyala dokyavar chadhavun thevlay).
Yes, 'Shiravar Chadhane' (शिरावर चढणे) is the more formal/literary version.
Yes, but without the idiom context, it just means 'climbing on the head'. The idiom is much more common.
The head is the most respected part of the body in Indian culture. Climbing it is the ultimate sign of crossing a boundary.
Yes, 'Sir par chadhna' is exactly the same and used in the same way.
Only informally among colleagues. You wouldn't use it in an official email.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'शिस्त पाळणे' (following discipline) is the desired behavior.
Yes! It's very common to say a dog or cat has 'climbed on the head' if they are spoiled.
संबंधित मुहावरे
डोक्यावर बसणे
similarTo sit on the head
लाड करणे
builds onTo pamper
शिस्त लावणे
contrastTo discipline
डोके फिरणे
contrastTo lose one's mind/temper
हात देणे
similarTo give a hand (and they take the whole arm)
