B2 Expression Neutral

मनमानी करना

manamana karana

To act arbitrarily

Meaning

To do things according to one's own will or desire, without considering others.

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Cultural Background

In Indian households, elders often use this to correct children who don't listen.

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Don't use it for yourself

Saying 'main manmani karta hoon' sounds like you are proud of being difficult.

Meaning

To do things according to one's own will or desire, without considering others.

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Don't use it for yourself

Saying 'main manmani karta hoon' sounds like you are proud of being difficult.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

वह हमेशा अपनी ______ करता है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मनमानी

The phrase is 'manmani karna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

वह हमेशा अपनी ______ करता है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मनमानी

The phrase is 'manmani karna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it almost always implies a lack of respect for rules or others.

Related Phrases

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अपनी चलाना

synonym

To make one's way prevail

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