Meaning
A ritual to protect someone from bad luck or jealousy.
Cultural Background
Commonly involves using salt and mustard seeds. Often involves using lemons or chilies hung at entrances.
Don't be literal
It's a ritual, not a physical act of taking something down.
Meaning
A ritual to protect someone from bad luck or jealousy.
Don't be literal
It's a ritual, not a physical act of taking something down.
Test Yourself
When should you use 'नज़र उतारना'?
Your friend just got a new job and you are worried about jealous people. What do you say?
You want to protect them, not cause them harm.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesYour friend just got a new job and you are worried about jealous people. What do you say?
You want to protect them, not cause them harm.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is more cultural/superstitious than strictly religious.
Related Phrases
नज़र लगना
contrastTo be affected by the evil eye
