B1 Slang Slang

पंगा लेना

panga lena

To mess with someone

Meaning

To provoke or get into trouble with someone.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is deeply embedded in the 'Dilli' (Delhi) street culture, where asserting oneself is common.

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Tone Check

Only use this with friends. It can sound very aggressive to strangers.

Meaning

To provoke or get into trouble with someone.

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Tone Check

Only use this with friends. It can sound very aggressive to strangers.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the right usage of 'panga'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Maine panga liya.

The correct verb for this idiom is 'lena'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the right usage of 'panga'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Maine panga liya.

The correct verb for this idiom is 'lena'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal and aggressive.

Related Phrases

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Danga karna

similar

To cause a riot

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