A2 Collocation Neutral

पंखा चलाना

pakha calna

Switch on the fan

Practice it

Meaning

To turn on an electric fan.

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Cultural Background

Fans are essential due to extreme heat. It is common to have multiple fans in one room. In some villages, people still use hand fans (haath-pankha) alongside electric ones.

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Verb choice

Always use 'chalaana' for fans and ACs.

Meaning

To turn on an electric fan.

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Verb choice

Always use 'chalaana' for fans and ACs.

Test Yourself

Which is correct?

How to ask to turn on the fan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पंखा चलाना

Chalaana is the correct verb for operating a fan.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is correct? Choose A1

How to ask to turn on the fan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पंखा चलाना

Chalaana is the correct verb for operating a fan.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, in casual Hinglish, 'fan on kar do' is very common.

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पंखा बंद करना

contrast

Turn off the fan

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