Meaning
Asking for the significance or implication of a specific issue.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is often used to challenge authority figures, though it must be done with a respectful tone. In modern offices, it is used to cut through jargon and get to the point. Parents often use this to question a child's behavior.
Tone Matters
Use a soft tone to sound curious, and a sharp tone to sound frustrated.
Meaning
Asking for the significance or implication of a specific issue.
Tone Matters
Use a soft tone to sound curious, and a sharp tone to sound frustrated.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to ask for the meaning of a situation?
___ का क्या मतलब है?
'इस बात' (this matter) is the standard collocation for this expression.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises___ का क्या मतलब है?
'इस बात' (this matter) is the standard collocation for this expression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is polite enough for a classroom setting.
Related Phrases
इसका क्या अर्थ है?
synonymWhat is the meaning of this?
तुम क्या कहना चाहते हो?
similarWhat are you trying to say?
