मतलब
To leave a place after being shamed.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In villages, social boycott (वाळीत टाकणे) was a severe punishment. 'Tond kale karne' often preceded or accompanied this boycott. This phrase is a staple in 'Masala' movies, especially during scenes where a villain is defeated or a family member is disowned. The literal act of blackening the face was a punishment mentioned in some ancient texts for those who betrayed their king or community. Used as a hashtag or a comment on news articles about corrupt officials who resign and disappear from public life.
High Intensity
This is a very strong idiom. Using it can permanently damage a relationship. Use with extreme caution.
Third Person Only
It's safest to use this when talking *about* someone else (3rd person) rather than *to* someone (2nd person).
मतलब
To leave a place after being shamed.
High Intensity
This is a very strong idiom. Using it can permanently damage a relationship. Use with extreme caution.
Third Person Only
It's safest to use this when talking *about* someone else (3rd person) rather than *to* someone (2nd person).
The 'Face' Concept
Remember that 'Face' in Marathi culture is synonymous with 'Honor'. Anything involving the face is about social standing.
Verb Agreement
Always conjugate 'Karne' based on who is leaving. 'Me kale kele', 'To kale karel'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
चोरी पकडली गेल्यावर नोकराने घरातून _________.
The idiom for leaving in shame is 'तोंड काळे करणे'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'तोंड काळे करणे'?
When would you say this?
The idiom is used for shameful departures.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तो माणूस पुन्हा इथे आला तर? B: काळजी नको, त्याने एकदा _________, तो आता परत येणार नाही.
Once someone 'blackens their face' (leaves in shame), they usually don't return.
Match the phrase to the emotion.
तोंड काळे कर!
This is a harsh command used in anger.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासचोरी पकडली गेल्यावर नोकराने घरातून _________.
The idiom for leaving in shame is 'तोंड काळे करणे'.
When would you say this?
The idiom is used for shameful departures.
A: तो माणूस पुन्हा इथे आला तर? B: काळजी नको, त्याने एकदा _________, तो आता परत येणार नाही.
Once someone 'blackens their face' (leaves in shame), they usually don't return.
तोंड काळे कर!
This is a harsh command used in anger.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, it is quite rude and aggressive. It is used in anger or to describe a disgraceful situation.
Absolutely not! That would imply they are leaving in shame. Use 'Nighne' or 'Pravas' instead.
It literally means 'to blacken the face', referring to an old punishment of smearing soot on a criminal.
You can say 'कृपया बाहेर जा' (Please go out) or 'तुम्ही आता जाऊ शकता' (You may leave now).
Only in literature or journalism to describe a scandal. Not in business or academic writing.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'तिने तोंड काळे केले' is perfectly correct.
'Karne' is the idiom for shame; 'Padne' is for a physical tan or looking tired.
Only with very close friends who understand the sarcasm, otherwise it might be taken as a serious insult.
No, this idiom is inherently negative. The positive equivalent for honor is 'नाव गाजवणे' (to make a name for oneself).
Yes, it is common across all Marathi-speaking regions, including Mumbai and Pune.
No, it only applies to humans and their social honor.
Then you say 'मी तोंडाला काळा रंग लावला आहे'. Avoid the idiom to prevent confusion.
संबंधित मुहावरे
तोंडाला काळे फासणे
similarTo disgrace someone else.
तोंड दाखवण्यालायक न उरणे
builds onTo not be in a state to show one's face.
तोंड लपवणे
similarTo hide one's face.
पायाखालची जमीन सरकणे
contrastTo be shocked/lose ground.
गाशा गुंडाळणे
similarTo pack up and leave.
