B2 Collocation Neutral

पुराना खयाल

purana khayal

Old thought

Meaning

An idea or belief that is conventional or from a previous time.

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Cultural Background

Respect for elders often makes it difficult to call them 'purana khayal' to their face. The equivalent 'old-school' is often used as a compliment for being authentic or reliable.

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Context is key

Always use it with 'ke' when describing a person.

Meaning

An idea or belief that is conventional or from a previous time.

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Context is key

Always use it with 'ke' when describing a person.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage of 'पुराना खयाल'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: वह पुराने खयाल के इंसान हैं।

It describes a person's mindset, not furniture or fruit.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct usage of 'पुराना खयाल'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: वह पुराने खयाल के इंसान हैं।

It describes a person's mindset, not furniture or fruit.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, depending on your tone.

Related Phrases

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रूढ़िवादी

synonym

Conservative

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लकीर का फकीर

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