B2 Expression Neutral

अपनी ही धुन में रहना

Apni hi dhun mein rehna

Live in own world

Meaning

To be absorbed in one's own thoughts, oblivious to surroundings.

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Cultural Background

Often used to describe people who are 'dhuni' (obsessive/eccentric) in a harmless way. Used to describe someone who is not easily influenced by peer pressure.

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Use the emphatic 'ही'

Always include 'ही' to make the phrase sound natural and native.

Meaning

To be absorbed in one's own thoughts, oblivious to surroundings.

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Use the emphatic 'ही'

Always include 'ही' to make the phrase sound natural and native.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

वह काम में इतना मग्न था कि वह _____ था।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपनी धुन में

The phrase requires 'अपनी' (one's own).

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

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

वह काम में इतना मग्न था कि वह _____ था।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपनी धुन में

The phrase requires 'अपनी' (one's own).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the context. If you say it to someone who is talking to you, it might be rude. If you are describing someone's personality, it is neutral.

Related Phrases

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मस्त रहना

synonym

To be carefree

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ध्यान मग्न

similar

Deeply focused

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