B2 Expression Neutral

किसी से बदला लेना

kisi se badla lena

To take revenge on someone

Meaning

To inflict harm or punishment in return for an injury or wrong.

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Cultural Background

Revenge is a staple of Bollywood, often symbolizing the triumph of the common man over corruption. In some rural contexts, 'badla' is associated with long-standing family feuds.

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Context is key

Always ensure the context is serious enough for this phrase.

Meaning

To inflict harm or punishment in return for an injury or wrong.

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Context is key

Always ensure the context is serious enough for this phrase.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

उसने अपने अपमान का बदला ______।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: लिया

The correct collocation for 'बदला' is 'लेना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

उसने अपने अपमान का बदला ______।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: लिया

The correct collocation for 'बदला' is 'लेना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the context. If you are talking about a movie, it is fine. If you are talking to a person, it sounds like a threat.

Related Phrases

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हिसाब बराबर करना

synonym

To settle the score

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प्रतिशोध लेना

specialized form

To take vengeance

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