Meaning
To become firmly established in a place, position, or organization.
Cultural Background
Often used when discussing migration from villages to cities for work. Used to describe a loyal employee who has been with a firm for a long time.
Use with 'में'
Always use 'में' (in) to indicate where the roots are set.
Meaning
To become firmly established in a place, position, or organization.
Use with 'में'
Always use 'में' (in) to indicate where the roots are set.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
उसने इस शहर में अपनी जड़ें ______ ली हैं।
The idiom is 'जड़ें जमाना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने इस शहर में अपनी जड़ें ______ ली हैं।
The idiom is 'जड़ें जमाना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it implies long-term stability.
Related Phrases
घर बसाना
similarTo settle down/start a family
जड़ उखाड़ना
contrastTo uproot/destroy