B2 Expression Neutral

मन ही मन में

mann hi mann mein

In one's heart, inwardly

Meaning

To think or feel something silently, without expressing it.

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Cultural Background

In India, keeping your thoughts to yourself is often seen as a sign of respect for others' feelings. The concept of 'inner voice' is universal, but in Hindi, it is explicitly linked to the 'man' (mind).

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Focus on the 'hi'

The 'hi' adds emphasis, meaning 'only' or 'just' in the mind.

Meaning

To think or feel something silently, without expressing it.

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Focus on the 'hi'

The 'hi' adds emphasis, meaning 'only' or 'just' in the mind.

Test Yourself

Which verb fits best with 'मन ही मन में'?

वह _____ रहा था।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सोच

You think (soch) in your mind, you don't speak (bol) or run (daud) in your mind.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb fits best with 'मन ही मन में'? Choose A2

वह _____ रहा था।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सोच

You think (soch) in your mind, you don't speak (bol) or run (daud) in your mind.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is strictly for internal thoughts.

Related Phrases

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दिल में रखना

similar

To keep in the heart

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सोच में पड़ना

builds on

To fall into thought

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