B1 Idiom Formal

नाक कटाना

naak katana

To lose honor

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Meaning

To bring shame or disgrace upon oneself or one's family.

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Cultural Background

The nose is a central symbol of pride in rural and urban settings. Similar concepts of family honor exist, often expressed in local languages. Many cultures share the 'honor-shame' paradigm.

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Be careful

This is a very strong phrase. Don't use it lightly.

Meaning

To bring shame or disgrace upon oneself or one's family.

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Be careful

This is a very strong phrase. Don't use it lightly.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage of the idiom.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: उसने नाक कटा दी।

The causative 'कटा दी' is required for the idiom.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct usage of the idiom.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: उसने नाक कटा दी।

The causative 'कटा दी' is required for the idiom.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'मैंने अपनी नाक कटा ली' (I shamed myself).

Related Phrases

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नाक ऊँची करना

contrast

To bring honor

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नाक में दम करना

similar

To annoy greatly

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