B1 Slang Slang

पटाना

patana

To convince / impress (informal)

Meaning

To persuade someone, often romantically, or to charm them.

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Cultural Background

It is very common in Delhi/Mumbai college slang. Many songs use this term to describe the hero wooing the heroine.

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Meaning

To persuade someone, often romantically, or to charm them.

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Never use this with your boss!

Test Yourself

Which sentence is appropriate for a friend?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मैं अपने दोस्त को पटा रहा हूँ।

पटाना is only for peers/friends.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is appropriate for a friend? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मैं अपने दोस्त को पटा रहा हूँ।

पटाना is only for peers/friends.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if used with the wrong person.

Related Phrases

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लाइन मारना

synonym

To hit on someone

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मनाना

similar

To persuade/convince

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इम्प्रेस करना

synonym

To impress

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