Meaning
To stay awake all night, usually due to worry or waiting.
Cultural Background
Night sky is often used in folk songs to describe separation. The imagery of stars is central to 'Ghazals' regarding longing.
Use with 'रहा'
Always use 'रहा' to show the continuous nature of the sleepless night.
Meaning
To stay awake all night, usually due to worry or waiting.
Use with 'रहा'
Always use 'रहा' to show the continuous nature of the sleepless night.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
कल रात मैं बहुत परेशान था, इसलिए मैं _____ रहा।
Past continuous requires 'तारे गिनता रहा'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesकल रात मैं बहुत परेशान था, इसलिए मैं _____ रहा।
Past continuous requires 'तारे गिनता रहा'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it usually implies stress.
Related Phrases
नींद हराम होना
synonymTo lose sleep
