B1 Collocation Neutral

दिल तोड़ना

thal taugdhana 1

break heart

Meaning

To cause deep emotional pain or sadness to someone.

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Cultural Background

Family honor is linked to the heart. Breaking a parent's heart is seen as a moral failing. Hindi cinema relies heavily on this phrase to drive dramatic plots.

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Use with care

Don't use this for small things; it's a heavy phrase.

Meaning

To cause deep emotional pain or sadness to someone.

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Use with care

Don't use this for small things; it's a heavy phrase.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

उसने मुझे धोखा देकर मेरा _____ दिया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: दिल

The phrase is 'dil todna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

उसने मुझे धोखा देकर मेरा _____ दिया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: दिल

The phrase is 'dil todna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it applies to family and friends too.

Related Phrases

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दिल दुखाना

similar

To hurt feelings

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दिल जीतना

contrast

To win a heart

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