B1 Idiom Neutral

चौकन्ना होना

chaukanna hona

To be alert.

Meaning

To become vigilant and attentive to potential danger or changes.

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Cultural Background

Often used by elders to warn youth about city dangers. Used in official communication to describe guard duty. Used to describe market awareness.

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Use with 'रहना'

Always pair it with 'रहना' to sound natural.

Meaning

To become vigilant and attentive to potential danger or changes.

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Use with 'रहना'

Always pair it with 'रहना' to sound natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

रात को चलते समय ____ रहना चाहिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: चौकन्ना

You need to be alert at night for safety.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

रात को चलते समय ____ रहना चाहिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: चौकन्ना

You need to be alert at night for safety.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it means being mentally prepared.

Related Phrases

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कान खड़े करना

similar

To prick up ears

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सावधान रहना

synonym

To be cautious

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