B1 Idiom Neutral

हार मान लेना

haar maan lena

To accept defeat.

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Meaning

To surrender or concede victory to an opponent.

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Cultural Background

Persistence is highly valued. Admitting defeat is seen as a sign of maturity, but 'giving up' too early is discouraged.

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Grammar Tip

Remember that 'हार' is feminine, so the verb 'मान लेना' will change to 'मान ली' in the past tense.

Meaning

To surrender or concede victory to an opponent.

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Grammar Tip

Remember that 'हार' is feminine, so the verb 'मान लेना' will change to 'मान ली' in the past tense.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

उसने बहुत कोशिश की, पर अंत में उसने ____ मान ली।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: हार

The idiom is 'हार मान लेना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

उसने बहुत कोशिश की, पर अंत में उसने ____ मान ली।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: हार

The idiom is 'हार मान लेना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it means you stopped pursuing a goal.

Related Phrases

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हार जाना

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To lose

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