A2 Idiom Neutral

सिर पीटना

sir peetna

To regret deeply

Meaning

To express deep regret, sorrow, or frustration, often by hitting one's head.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in family settings to express disappointment in a child's choices. In some rural areas, it is a literal ritual during funerals.

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Context is key

Only use this when the regret is genuine and significant.

Meaning

To express deep regret, sorrow, or frustration, often by hitting one's head.

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Context is key

Only use this when the regret is genuine and significant.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

गलती करने के बाद वह ____ रहा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सिर पीट

Continuous tense requires 'पीट रहा है'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

गलती करने के बाद वह ____ रहा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सिर पीट

Continuous tense requires 'पीट रहा है'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used to mock someone else's pain.

Related Phrases

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सिर धुनना

synonym

To wallow in regret

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