B2 Expression Formal

अपनी बात से मुकरना।

apni baat se mukarna.

To go back on one's word.

Meaning

To fail to keep a promise or commitment.

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Cultural Background

In North India, 'zabaan' is considered a sacred bond. Breaking it is seen as a major character failure. In Indian courts, 'bayan se mukarna' (hostile witness) is a common legal term.

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Context Matters

Use it only when you want to sound serious about a broken promise.

Meaning

To fail to keep a promise or commitment.

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Context Matters

Use it only when you want to sound serious about a broken promise.

Test Yourself

Select the correct verb to complete the sentence.

वह अपने वादे से _____ गया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुकर

'Mukarna' is the correct verb for backing out of a promise.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct verb to complete the sentence. Choose B1

वह अपने वादे से _____ गया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुकर

'Mukarna' is the correct verb for backing out of a promise.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is a strong accusation of dishonesty.

Related Phrases

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वादा तोड़ना

synonym

To break a promise

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