Meaning
To deliberately look away from someone, often due to shyness or guilt.
Cultural Background
Eye contact is a sign of respect. Avoiding it can be seen as a sign of guilt or extreme shyness. In professional settings, it is expected to maintain eye contact to show confidence. In very traditional settings, women might lower their gaze as a sign of modesty, which is different from 'stealing' a gaze.
Focus on the verb
Remember that 'चुराना' is the active part. If you change the tense of 'चुराना', you change the whole sentence.
Context is key
Always check if the person is shy or guilty. The phrase works for both!
Meaning
To deliberately look away from someone, often due to shyness or guilt.
Focus on the verb
Remember that 'चुराना' is the active part. If you change the tense of 'चुराना', you change the whole sentence.
Context is key
Always check if the person is shy or guilty. The phrase works for both!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
वह सच छिपाने के लिए मुझसे ______ रहा है।
The phrase is 'नज़रें चुराना' (to avoid eye contact).
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह सच छिपाने के लिए मुझसे ______ रहा है।
The phrase is 'नज़रें चुराना' (to avoid eye contact).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is specifically for human social interaction.
It can be, if you are accusing someone of lying.
Related Phrases
नज़रें मिलाना
contrastTo make eye contact
नज़रें झुकाना
similarTo lower one's eyes
आँखें चुराना
synonymTo steal eyes
