B2 Expression Neutral

यह तो चलता रहता है।

yeh toh chalta rehta hai.

This keeps happening.

Meaning

Referring to a recurring situation, often implying it's a continuous or common occurrence.

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Cultural Background

Reflects a 'chalta hai' attitude, often criticized as a lack of accountability but praised as resilience. Used to build rapport by showing you aren't a perfectionist.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound comforting, not dismissive.

Meaning

Referring to a recurring situation, often implying it's a continuous or common occurrence.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to sound comforting, not dismissive.

Test Yourself

Which phrase is most natural?

When a friend drops their pen, you say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह तो चलता रहता है

This is the standard idiom for minor mishaps.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase is most natural? Choose A2

When a friend drops their pen, you say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह तो चलता रहता है

This is the standard idiom for minor mishaps.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, avoid it.

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कोई बात नहीं

synonym

No problem

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सब ठीक है

similar

Everything is fine

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