Meaning
A harmless or trivial lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
Cultural Background
In India, 'safed jhooth' is often used to avoid 'muh par bolna' (saying it to someone's face), which is considered rude. The concept of a 'white lie' is universal, but the threshold for what constitutes a 'harmless' lie varies by culture.
Context is King
Always ensure the listener knows you are being kind, not deceptive.
Meaning
A harmless or trivial lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
Context is King
Always ensure the listener knows you are being kind, not deceptive.
Test Yourself
Which of these is a 'safed jhooth'?
You tell your friend their haircut looks great when you actually hate it.
It is a harmless lie to protect feelings.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesYou tell your friend their haircut looks great when you actually hate it.
It is a harmless lie to protect feelings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsMost people consider it a social necessity, not a moral failing.
Related Phrases
सच बोलना
contrastTo tell the truth
झूठ का पुलिंदा
contrastA bundle of lies
