Meaning
To avoid doing work or duty due to laziness.
Cultural Background
In modern Indian offices, this is a common term used in performance reviews. Elders often use this to teach children the value of 'Karma' (duty). Teachers use this to motivate students who are capable but lazy.
Use 'से'
Always remember the postposition 'से'. It is the key to correct grammar.
Tone matters
It can sound harsh. Use it carefully when speaking to superiors.
Meaning
To avoid doing work or duty due to laziness.
Use 'से'
Always remember the postposition 'से'. It is the key to correct grammar.
Tone matters
It can sound harsh. Use it carefully when speaking to superiors.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition.
वह हमेशा मेहनत ____ जी चुराता है।
The idiom 'जी चुराना' always takes 'से'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
Correct grammar requires 'से'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुम आज काम क्यों नहीं कर रहे? B: ____
This is the most natural response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A student avoids homework.
Specific tasks require specific nouns before 'से'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesवह हमेशा मेहनत ____ जी चुराता है।
The idiom 'जी चुराना' always takes 'से'.
Choose the correct usage.
Correct grammar requires 'से'.
A: तुम आज काम क्यों नहीं कर रहे? B: ____
This is the most natural response.
A student avoids homework.
Specific tasks require specific nouns before 'से'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt can be, depending on the tone. Use it as constructive feedback, not an insult.
Yes, but it implies avoiding a task, not just lying down.
Yes, 'चुराता' (masculine) vs 'चुराती' (feminine).
Related Phrases
आलस करना
synonymTo be lazy
टाल-मटोल करना
similarTo procrastinate
मेहनत करना
contrastTo work hard
