A1 Idiom غیر رسمی

डोके चालवणे

डक चलवण

To use one's brain

معنی

To think cleverly or solve a problem.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase is often associated with 'Jugaad'—the Indian spirit of finding clever, low-cost solutions to complex problems. In Pune, known as the Oxford of the East, 'doke chalavane' is a highly valued trait in academic and debate circles. Detective characters in Marathi movies (like Faster Fene) often use this phrase as a catchphrase before solving a mystery. Farmers use this phrase when discussing innovative ways to save crops or manage water during droughts.

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Use it for 'Jugaad'

If you find a creative shortcut, use this phrase. It makes you sound very native and resourceful.

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Don't use for 'Headache'

Remember, 'Doke chalne' is not a medical condition. Use 'Doke dukhne' for pain.

معنی

To think cleverly or solve a problem.

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Use it for 'Jugaad'

If you find a creative shortcut, use this phrase. It makes you sound very native and resourceful.

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Don't use for 'Headache'

Remember, 'Doke chalne' is not a medical condition. Use 'Doke dukhne' for pain.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'डोके चालवणे'.

हे कोडे सोडवण्यासाठी तुला तुझे ________ लागेल.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: डोके चालवावे

'डोके चालवावे' means you need to use your brain to solve the puzzle.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

Select the correct usage:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: परीक्षेत पास होण्यासाठी त्याने खूप डोके चालवले.

The second option correctly uses the idiom to mean 'used his wit to pass the exam'.

Match the situation to the response.

Situation: You are lost in a new city and your phone battery is dead.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मी डोके चालवून नकाशा शोधला.

Using your brain to find a map is the logical application of this idiom.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'डोके चालवणे'. جای خالی A1

हे कोडे सोडवण्यासाठी तुला तुझे ________ लागेल.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: डोके चालवावे

'डोके चालवावे' means you need to use your brain to solve the puzzle.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose A2

Select the correct usage:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: परीक्षेत पास होण्यासाठी त्याने खूप डोके चालवले.

The second option correctly uses the idiom to mean 'used his wit to pass the exam'.

Match the situation to the response. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are lost in a new city and your phone battery is dead.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मी डोके चालवून नकाशा शोधला.

Using your brain to find a map is the logical application of this idiom.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

2 سوال

Yes, it is neutral enough for work, especially when brainstorming solutions.

'Doke' is head, 'Mendu' is brain. Idioms almost always use 'Doke'.

عبارات مرتبط

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डोकं लढवणे

similar

To struggle or fight with a problem using one's mind.

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शक्कल लढवणे

specialized form

To come up with a specific trick or scheme.

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डोके खाणे

contrast

To pester or annoy someone.

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