Meaning
To decide on something that is tough or unpleasant.
Cultural Background
In Indian offices, hierarchy is important. A 'kathor nirnay' is usually expected from the senior-most person. Family elders often use this phrase when they have to deny a child's request for their own good.
Use 'पड़ा'
Use 'लेना पड़ा' to emphasize that the decision was forced by circumstances.
Meaning
To decide on something that is tough or unpleasant.
Use 'पड़ा'
Use 'लेना पड़ा' to emphasize that the decision was forced by circumstances.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
सरकार को महंगाई कम करने के लिए एक कठोर निर्णय ______ पड़ा।
The standard collocation for 'decision' is 'लेना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesसरकार को महंगाई कम करने के लिए एक कठोर निर्णय ______ पड़ा।
The standard collocation for 'decision' is 'लेना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds too dramatic.
Related Phrases
कड़ा कदम उठाना
synonymTo take a stern step
सख्त फैसला
similarStrict decision
