Meaning
Implying that a reason given is not genuine but merely a pretext to avoid something.
Cultural Background
In North Indian households, elders often use this to teach children accountability. In professional settings, it is used to maintain high standards of performance.
Use Emphatic 'तो'
Adding 'तो' makes it sound much more natural and native.
Meaning
Implying that a reason given is not genuine but merely a pretext to avoid something.
Use Emphatic 'तो'
Adding 'तो' makes it sound much more natural and native.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
यह तो बस एक ____ है।
Bahaana is the singular noun.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesयह तो बस एक ____ है।
Bahaana is the singular noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very close relationship; otherwise, it's too blunt.
Related Phrases
बहाने बनाना
builds onTo make excuses
