B2 Expression Neutral

यह कोई मजाक नहीं है।

yah koi mazaak nahin hai.

It's not a joke.

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Meaning

Emphasizing the seriousness of a situation or statement.

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Cultural Background

In India, humor is a social lubricant. Using this phrase is a clear signal that the social contract of 'fun' is suspended. It is often used by elders to children to command immediate obedience.

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Use your eyes

Maintain eye contact when saying this to increase the impact.

Meaning

Emphasizing the seriousness of a situation or statement.

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Use your eyes

Maintain eye contact when saying this to increase the impact.

Test Yourself

Which is the most natural way to say 'This is not a joke'?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह कोई मजाक नहीं है

Adding 'कोई' makes the phrase more emphatic and natural.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most natural way to say 'This is not a joke'? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह कोई मजाक नहीं है

Adding 'कोई' makes the phrase more emphatic and natural.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is professional if the situation is truly serious.

Related Phrases

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हल्के में लेना

contrast

To take lightly

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गंभीर बात

similar

Serious matter

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