Meaning
There is something suspicious or wrong with the situation.
Cultural Background
Dal is a daily staple, making this idiom extremely relatable to everyone. Used frequently in corporate settings among colleagues to discuss office politics. Often used when dealing with village disputes or land deals.
Use it with 'लगता है'
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' (I feel) makes it sound more natural and less accusatory.
Meaning
There is something suspicious or wrong with the situation.
Use it with 'लगता है'
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' (I feel) makes it sound more natural and less accusatory.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
दाल में ____ काला है।
The idiom requires 'कुछ' to mean 'something'.
When do you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate?
It is used to express suspicion.
Complete the conversation.
A: He said he was at home, but I saw him at the mall. B: ____.
The situation is suspicious.
Match the idiom to its meaning.
दाल में कुछ काला है = ?
It is a metaphor for suspicion.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesदाल में ____ काला है।
The idiom requires 'कुछ' to mean 'something'.
Which situation is appropriate?
It is used to express suspicion.
A: He said he was at home, but I saw him at the mall. B: ____.
The situation is suspicious.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is a metaphor for suspicion.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt can be, if you say it directly to someone's face. Use it carefully.
Only if you are very close with the recipient.
Related Phrases
कुछ गड़बड़ है
synonymSomething is wrong
पोल खुलना
builds onThe secret is out
शक की सुई
similarNeedle of suspicion
