A1 Idiom 비격식체

بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل

بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل

Left hand's game

An extremely easy task.

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문화적 배경

In Pakistan, this idiom is often used by mechanics, tailors, and craftsmen to reassure customers of their expertise. The phrase is identical in Hindi (बाएं हाथ का खेल), making it a bridge for learners of both languages. Students frequently use this to boast about subjects they find easy, like Math or Physics, often to annoy their peers. While the idiom is secular, the cultural preference for the right hand for 'clean' tasks makes the 'left hand' metaphor for 'triviality' more poignant.

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Use it to brag!

This is the perfect phrase to use when you want to show off a skill in a playful way.

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Watch your tone

If you say it too seriously, you might come across as arrogant. Keep it light and smiling.

An extremely easy task.

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Use it to brag!

This is the perfect phrase to use when you want to show off a skill in a playful way.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If you say it too seriously, you might come across as arrogant. Keep it light and smiling.

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Combine with 'Bas'

Adding 'Bas' (just) at the beginning makes it sound even more natural: 'Bas, yeh to mere baen hath ka khel hai!'

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Gender agreement

Remember that 'khel' is masculine. Even if a girl is speaking, she says 'ka khel', not 'ki khel'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom.

یہ کام کرنا میرے بائیں ______ کا کھیل ہے۔

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ہاتھ

The idiom specifically uses 'ہاتھ' (hand).

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'It's very easy'?

Select the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: یہ سوال حل کرنا میرے بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل ہے۔

Option B uses the phrase figuratively to mean ease.

Match the Urdu phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل -> Piece of cake, بچوں کا کھیل -> Child's play, مشکل کام -> Hard work

These are common translations for levels of difficulty.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response.

احمد: کیا تم یہ بوجھ اٹھا سکتے ہو؟ علی: ہاں، یہ تو میرے ______۔

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل ہے

Ali is expressing that the task is easy for him.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Hand Idioms

Idiom
بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل Easy task
Meaning
ہاتھ صاف کرنا To steal/practice

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

یہ کام کرنا میرے بائیں ______ کا کھیل ہے۔

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ہاتھ

The idiom specifically uses 'ہاتھ' (hand).

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'It's very easy'? Choose A2

Select the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: یہ سوال حل کرنا میرے بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل ہے۔

Option B uses the phrase figuratively to mean ease.

Match the Urdu phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل -> Piece of cake, بچوں کا کھیل -> Child's play, مشکل کام -> Hard work

These are common translations for levels of difficulty.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response. dialogue_completion B1

احمد: کیا تم یہ بوجھ اٹھا سکتے ہو؟ علی: ہاں، یہ تو میرے ______۔

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: بائیں ہاتھ کا کھیل ہے

Ali is expressing that the task is easy for him.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

No, that is not an idiom in Urdu. It must always be the left hand.

It can be seen as slightly informal or boastful. It's better to use more humble language with elders unless you have a very close, joking relationship.

No, it can apply to mental tasks, exams, social situations, or anything that requires effort.

The opposite is 'ٹیڑھی کھیر' (Tedhi Kheer), meaning a very difficult task.

Yes, 'Ulta hath' also means left hand, but the idiom specifically uses 'Baen'.

It's risky. It might make you seem overconfident. Use 'I am very proficient in this' instead.

Yes, very frequently! You will hear it in many action and comedy films.

Use 'tha' at the end: 'Yeh mere baen hath ka khel tha.'

No, it only applies to tasks or actions.

It's common in fiction and journalism, but not in formal academic papers.

Because the left hand is traditionally considered the non-dominant/weaker hand.

Yes, they are interchangeable, but 'Baen hath ka khel' sounds slightly more adult.

관련 표현

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بچوں کا کھیل

synonym

Child's play

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حلوہ ہونا

similar

To be like pudding

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ٹیڑھی کھیر

contrast

A crooked pudding (A difficult task)

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لوہے کے چنے چبانا

contrast

To chew iron chickpeas

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ہاتھ صاف کرنا

builds on

To clean one's hand (to practice/steal)

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