Meaning
To pass away or to surrender completely after a struggle.
Cultural Background
Breath is linked to 'Prana', the life force. Breaking it is a significant spiritual event. Journalists use this phrase to add gravity to reports about accidents or disasters.
Tone check
Don't use this at a party or in a happy conversation.
Meaning
To pass away or to surrender completely after a struggle.
Tone check
Don't use this at a party or in a happy conversation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
पुरानी मशीन ने बहुत काम करने के बाद ______।
Machines stop working after exhaustion.
Choose the correct context.
When is 'दम तोड़ना' appropriate?
It is an idiom for death or failure.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesपुरानी मशीन ने बहुत काम करने के बाद ______।
Machines stop working after exhaustion.
When is 'दम तोड़ना' appropriate?
It is an idiom for death or failure.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if it stopped working completely after a long time.
Related Phrases
प्राण निकलना
synonymLife leaving the body.
हिम्मत हारना
similarTo lose courage.
