Meaning
To feel sad, distressed, or to have negative feelings towards someone.
Cultural Background
In North Indian families, it is common to use this phrase to avoid direct confrontation. Poets often use 'मन मैला' to describe the loss of innocence in a corrupt world. Using this phrase is a polite way to tell someone they hurt you without being rude.
Context is key
Always use it with 'मेरा' (my) or 'उसका' (his/her) to show whose mind is affected.
Meaning
To feel sad, distressed, or to have negative feelings towards someone.
Context is key
Always use it with 'मेरा' (my) or 'उसका' (his/her) to show whose mind is affected.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
उसकी कड़वी बातों ने मेरा ________ कर दिया।
The context of 'bitter words' requires the idiom for feeling hurt.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसकी कड़वी बातों ने मेरा ________ कर दिया।
The context of 'bitter words' requires the idiom for feeling hurt.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, absolutely not. Use 'गंदा' (ganda) for physical dirt.
Related Phrases
मन खट्टा होना
synonymTo lose interest or feel sour.
दिल दुखाना
similarTo hurt someone's heart.
