Meaning
To avoid someone or something, keeping a safe distance; to steer clear.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Salaam' is deeply rooted in respect. Using it to mean 'avoidance' is a clever linguistic subversion.
Context is key
Only use this with friends. It sounds very dismissive.
Meaning
To avoid someone or something, keeping a safe distance; to steer clear.
Context is key
Only use this with friends. It sounds very dismissive.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition.
उस आदमी ___ दूर से ही सलाम करना बेहतर है।
The phrase uses 'से' to denote the person being avoided.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउस आदमी ___ दूर से ही सलाम करना बेहतर है।
The phrase uses 'से' to denote the person being avoided.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is intentionally dismissive.
Related Phrases
दूरी बनाए रखना
similarTo maintain distance
किनारा करना
similarTo step aside/avoid
