Meaning
To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.
Cultural Background
The 'evil eye' (Nazar) is a strong cultural belief. 'Aankh dikhana' can sometimes be interpreted as casting a negative vibe. In many South Asian households, children are taught to avoid 'aankh dikhana' to elders as it is considered disrespectful.
Watch the context
Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!
Meaning
To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.
Watch the context
Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!
Test Yourself
Which verb completes the phrase for 'to intimidate'?
उसने मुझे आँख _____ ।
The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने मुझे आँख _____ ।
The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a challenge or a warning.
Related Phrases
आँखें चुराना
contrastTo avoid eye contact
आँखें मिलाना
similarTo make eye contact
