Meaning
To express one's pride or confidence, often in a showy manner.
Cultural Background
In wrestling (Kushti), this is a standard pre-match gesture. Used in political rallies to show strength.
Context is Key
Always check if the situation is happy or sad before using this.
Don't confuse with grief
Using 'peetna' instead of 'thokna' will change your meaning to 'mourning'.
Meaning
To express one's pride or confidence, often in a showy manner.
Context is Key
Always check if the situation is happy or sad before using this.
Don't confuse with grief
Using 'peetna' instead of 'thokna' will change your meaning to 'mourning'.
Test Yourself
Which phrase means to be proud/confident?
वह ____ कहता है कि वह जीत जाएगा।
छाती ठोककर expresses confidence, while the others express grief or shame.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह ____ कहता है कि वह जीत जाएगा।
छाती ठोककर expresses confidence, while the others express grief or shame.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is gender-neutral.
It can be seen as arrogant if used too much.
Related Phrases
सीना तानकर चलना
similarTo walk with pride
छाती पीटना
contrastTo mourn
हिम्मत दिखाना
builds onTo show courage
