C1 Expression Neutral

दिल बैठा जाना।

dil baitha jana

To feel disheartened/sad.

Meaning

To experience a sudden feeling of deep sadness, despair, or loss of courage.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in daily speech to express empathy. Used in novels to describe the protagonist's internal struggle.

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Context is key

Always pair it with the reason for the feeling.

Meaning

To experience a sudden feeling of deep sadness, despair, or loss of courage.

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Context is key

Always pair it with the reason for the feeling.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for 'dil baitha jaana'?

When do you use this phrase?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When you receive sudden bad news

It describes a sudden sinking feeling due to shock.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for 'dil baitha jaana'? Choose B1

When do you use this phrase?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When you receive sudden bad news

It describes a sudden sinking feeling due to shock.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and works in almost all contexts.

Related Phrases

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दिल टूट जाना

similar

Heartbreak

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दिल धड़कना

contrast

Heart beating fast

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