B1 Idiom Neutral

आँख का पुतला होना

aankh ka putla hona

to be very dear

Meaning

To be extremely beloved or cherished by someone.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in family settings to show affection for children. Used in poetry to describe the beloved. Used to describe a 'teacher's pet' or 'boss's favorite'.

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Gender Agreement

Remember to change 'ka' to 'ke' if the person is plural or respected.

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Use with care

It is a very strong term of affection; use it for people you truly care about.

Meaning

To be extremely beloved or cherished by someone.

💡

Gender Agreement

Remember to change 'ka' to 'ke' if the person is plural or respected.

💬

Use with care

It is a very strong term of affection; use it for people you truly care about.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

वह अपने दादाजी की _____ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: दोनों सही हैं

Both 'आँख का पुतला' and 'आँख का तारा' are correct synonyms.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

वह अपने दादाजी की _____ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: दोनों सही हैं

Both 'आँख का पुतला' and 'आँख का तारा' are correct synonyms.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, but it implies you are their favorite, which might cause jealousy.

It is neutral and fits in most social situations.

Related Phrases

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आँख का तारा

synonym

Star of the eye

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आँख का नूर

similar

Light of the eye

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