Meaning
A polite request not to be offended or hurt by what is being said.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is often used with a slight head tilt to show sincerity. In modern offices, this is the standard way to start a performance review.
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a gentle, sincere smile. It reinforces that you mean well.
Meaning
A polite request not to be offended or hurt by what is being said.
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a gentle, sincere smile. It reinforces that you mean well.
Test Yourself
Which verb is correct?
मेरी बात का बुरा मत ____।
The idiom is 'बुरा मानना'.
Complete the formal version.
मेरी बात का बुरा मत ______।
For formal 'आप', we use the 'इए' suffix.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesमेरी बात का बुरा मत ____।
The idiom is 'बुरा मानना'.
मेरी बात का बुरा मत ______।
For formal 'आप', we use the 'इए' suffix.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but use the formal 'मानिएगा' to show respect.
Related Phrases
गलत मत समझना
synonymDon't misunderstand.
नाराज़ मत होना
similarDon't be angry.
