Meaning
To entertain or amuse oneself, to divert one's mind from sadness or boredom.
Cultural Background
Tea (Chai) is often used to 'man bahlana' during breaks. Visiting temples or listening to devotional music is a common way to 'man bahlana' during grief. Modern youth use social media or gaming to 'man bahlana'.
Reflexive usage
Always remember to use 'apna' (my own) before 'man' if you are doing it for yourself.
Meaning
To entertain or amuse oneself, to divert one's mind from sadness or boredom.
Reflexive usage
Always remember to use 'apna' (my own) before 'man' if you are doing it for yourself.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
मैं संगीत सुनकर अपना ______ बहलाता हूँ।
The phrase is 'man bahlana'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमैं संगीत सुनकर अपना ______ बहलाता हूँ।
The phrase is 'man bahlana'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say 'Uska man bahlao' (Distract his/her mind).
Related Phrases
दिल बहलाना
synonymTo amuse the heart
मन हल्का करना
similarTo lighten the mind
