C1 Expression Neutral

मन की बात कहना

man ki baat kehna

To speak one's mind

Meaning

To express one's true thoughts and feelings openly.

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Cultural Background

Often used in family settings to bridge the generation gap. The phrase is now synonymous with the PM's radio show.

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Context is key

Always consider if the listener is ready to hear your 'Mann ki baat'.

Meaning

To express one's true thoughts and feelings openly.

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Context is key

Always consider if the listener is ready to hear your 'Mann ki baat'.

Test Yourself

Which verb is most idiomatic with 'मन की बात'?

उसने अपने मन की बात _____ ।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कही

The idiomatic collocation is 'मन की बात कहना'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb is most idiomatic with 'मन की बात'? Choose A2

उसने अपने मन की बात _____ ।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कही

The idiomatic collocation is 'मन की बात कहना'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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It can be both formal and informal.

Related Phrases

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दिल की बात

synonym

Words of the heart

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