C1 Idiom Formal

नाक काटना।

naak katna

To lose honor.

Meaning

To suffer humiliation or disgrace.

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Cultural Background

Honor is often tied to family lineage. Public perception is highly valued.

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Use with caution

This is a heavy phrase. Don't use it lightly.

Meaning

To suffer humiliation or disgrace.

💡

Use with caution

This is a heavy phrase. Don't use it lightly.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

उसने अपनी गलती से ____।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नाक कटवा दी

The idiom is 'नाक कटवाना' for causing shame.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

उसने अपनी गलती से ____।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: नाक कटवा दी

The idiom is 'नाक कटवाना' for causing shame.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is a strong idiom, not an insult.

Related Phrases

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नाक नीची होना

synonym

To be humbled

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नाक ऊँची होना

contrast

To be proud

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