Meaning
Used to clarify or explain what one intends to say.
Cultural Background
It is very common in Delhi and UP to use this to soften a direct refusal. In corporate settings, it is used to ensure clarity during presentations.
Pause for effect
Pause slightly before saying 'मेरा मतलब है' to give your listener time to process.
Meaning
Used to clarify or explain what one intends to say.
Pause for effect
Pause slightly before saying 'मेरा मतलब है' to give your listener time to process.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
वह बहुत अमीर है, ______, वह बहुत सफल है।
The speaker is clarifying their previous statement.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह बहुत अमीर है, ______, वह बहुत सफल है।
The speaker is clarifying their previous statement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but use it sparingly to avoid sounding hesitant.
Related Phrases
यानी
synonymthat is to say
