B2 Idiom Neutral

आटे में नमक

aate mein namak

Something very little in quantity

Meaning

A small, insignificant amount that is hardly noticeable in a larger context.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in rural and urban households due to the prevalence of daily roti making. Reflects a cultural tendency towards humility in speech.

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Use with 'के बराबर'

Always pair it with 'के बराबर' or 'के समान' for grammatical correctness.

Meaning

A small, insignificant amount that is hardly noticeable in a larger context.

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Use with 'के बराबर'

Always pair it with 'के बराबर' or 'के समान' for grammatical correctness.

Test Yourself

Which phrase describes something insignificant?

हज़ारों की भीड़ में मेरा योगदान ____ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आटे में नमक

It means a small, barely noticeable amount.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase describes something insignificant? Choose B1

हज़ारों की भीड़ में मेरा योगदान ____ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आटे में नमक

It means a small, barely noticeable amount.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, to describe a small group in a large crowd.

Related Phrases

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ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा

similar

Too little for the need.

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नाम मात्र

synonym

Only in name/negligible.

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