B1 Collocation Neutral

बुरी खबर सुनना

Buri khabar sunna

To hear bad news

Practice it

Meaning

To receive negative or unfavorable information.

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Cultural Background

Bad news is often shared with a preamble to soften the blow. It is considered polite to offer condolences immediately after hearing bad news.

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Grammar Check

Always check the gender of the noun when using 'सुनना' in the past tense.

Meaning

To receive negative or unfavorable information.

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Grammar Check

Always check the gender of the noun when using 'सुनना' in the past tense.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct past tense form.

मैंने ____।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बुरी खबर सुनी

Since 'खबर' is feminine, the verb must be 'सुनी'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct past tense form. Choose B1

मैंने ____।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बुरी खबर सुनी

Since 'खबर' is feminine, the verb must be 'सुनी'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and can be used in most situations.

Related Phrases

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बुरी खबर मिलना

synonym

To receive bad news

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दुखद समाचार

synonym

Sad news

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