Meaning
To do something against one's wishes or desires, suppressing one's true feelings.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in joint families where individual choices are often secondary to family decisions. Used to describe the 'hustle culture' where employees work long hours despite wanting to rest.
Context is key
Always pair this with an action you performed. It cannot stand alone as a full sentence.
Meaning
To do something against one's wishes or desires, suppressing one's true feelings.
Context is key
Always pair this with an action you performed. It cannot stand alone as a full sentence.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
मुझे ____ उस बोरिंग फिल्म को देखना पड़ा।
The context implies reluctance, so 'man maar kar' is the correct choice.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुझे ____ उस बोरिंग फिल्म को देखना पड़ा।
The context implies reluctance, so 'man maar kar' is the correct choice.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for things you do not want to do.
Related Phrases
मन लगाकर
contrastWith full heart/focus
दिल पर पत्थर रखना
similarTo put a stone on the heart
