A1 Idiom カジュアル

ਦਾਲ ਨਾ ਗਲਣੀ

ਦਲ ਨ ਗਲਣ

To not succeed

意味

When a trick or plan fails.

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文化的背景

Daal is the most common dish in Punjab. The quality of a cook is often judged by how perfectly they can 'galna' (soften) the daal. This daily importance made it a natural source for metaphors. In hierarchical structures (like elders or bosses), using this idiom toward a superior is considered disrespectful, but a superior using it toward a subordinate is very common. Bargaining is an art in Punjab. This idiom is the ultimate 'checkmate' in a bargaining war, used by shopkeepers to end the negotiation. Punjabi political speeches are famous for idioms. Opponents often use 'ਦਾਲ ਨਾ ਗਲਣੀ' to mock each other's failed rallies or policies.

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Master the Negation

Always use 'ਨਹੀਂ' or 'ਨਾ' before 'ਗਲੀ'. The idiom is almost exclusively used in the negative.

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Gender Agreement

Never say 'ਗਲਿਆ'. It must be 'ਗਲੀ' or 'ਗਲਣੀ' because Daal is feminine.

意味

When a trick or plan fails.

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Master the Negation

Always use 'ਨਹੀਂ' or 'ਨਾ' before 'ਗਲੀ'. The idiom is almost exclusively used in the negative.

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Gender Agreement

Never say 'ਗਲਿਆ'. It must be 'ਗਲੀ' or 'ਗਲਣੀ' because Daal is feminine.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'galni'.

ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਝੂਠ ਬੋਲੇ, ਪਰ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਦਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ _______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ਗਲੀ

Since the sentence is in the past tense and 'daal' is feminine singular, 'ਗਲੀ' is the correct form.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'ਦਾਲ ਨਾ ਗਲਣੀ'?

Select the correct scenario:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A student trying to trick a teacher into giving extra marks and failing.

The idiom specifically refers to a failed attempt at persuasion or trickery.

Complete the dialogue.

ਰਾਹੁਲ: 'ਮੈਂ ਪਾਪਾ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਲਈ ਮਨਾ ਲਵਾਂਗਾ।' ਅਮਨ: 'ਤੇਰੀ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਮੰਨਣਗੇ ਉਹ, ਉੱਥੇ ਤੇਰੀ _______।'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ਦਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਗਲਣੀ

This is the standard idiomatic expression for a plan not working.

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Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'galni'. Fill Blank A1

ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਝੂਠ ਬੋਲੇ, ਪਰ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਦਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ _______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ਗਲੀ

Since the sentence is in the past tense and 'daal' is feminine singular, 'ਗਲੀ' is the correct form.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'ਦਾਲ ਨਾ ਗਲਣੀ'? Choose A2

Select the correct scenario:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A student trying to trick a teacher into giving extra marks and failing.

The idiom specifically refers to a failed attempt at persuasion or trickery.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

ਰਾਹੁਲ: 'ਮੈਂ ਪਾਪਾ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਲਈ ਮਨਾ ਲਵਾਂਗਾ।' ਅਮਨ: 'ਤੇਰੀ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਮੰਨਣਗੇ ਉਹ, ਉੱਥੇ ਤੇਰੀ _______।'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ਦਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਗਲਣੀ

This is the standard idiomatic expression for a plan not working.

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よくある質問

3 問

Yes! If a team tries a strategy and the other team defends perfectly, you can say 'ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਦਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਗਲੀ'.

It's informal and slightly cheeky. Use it with friends, but avoid it with your CEO.

Lentils take much longer to cook and are more sensitive to water quality, making them a better metaphor for a 'difficult' person.

関連フレーズ

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ਵੱਸ ਨਾ ਚੱਲਣਾ

similar

To have no power or control.

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ਪਾਪੜ ਵੇਲਣਾ

contrast

To do a lot of hard work/struggle.

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ਗੱਲ ਬਣ ਜਾਣੀ

contrast

The matter is settled/successful.

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