Significado
To be receptive to new ideas and different perspectives.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, 'khula dimaag' is a sign of being 'modern' and 'progressive.' It is often used in dating app bios to signal that the person is not bound by traditional prejudices. In tech hubs, this phrase is used during 'brainstorming' sessions. It's a way to tell employees that no idea is too crazy to be considered. When used in a traditional family setting, it can be a gentle way for the younger generation to ask elders to accept changes in lifestyle or career. The concept aligns with the ancient Jain philosophy of 'Anekāntavāda,' which teaches that truth has many facets and one must be open to all of them.
Use with 'Ke Prati'
To sound more natural, use 'के प्रति' (towards) to specify what you are open to. E.g., 'बदलाव के प्रति' (towards change).
Don't say 'Khuli'
Even if you are a woman, you say 'Khula dimaag' because 'khula' describes 'dimaag' (masculine), not you.
Significado
To be receptive to new ideas and different perspectives.
Use with 'Ke Prati'
To sound more natural, use 'के प्रति' (towards) to specify what you are open to. E.g., 'बदलाव के प्रति' (towards change).
Don't say 'Khuli'
Even if you are a woman, you say 'Khula dimaag' because 'khula' describes 'dimaag' (masculine), not you.
Hinglish is okay
In big cities, saying 'Open-minded raho' is just as common as the Hindi version.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
सफलता के लिए हमें नई सोच के प्रति _______ चाहिए।
The sentence means 'For success, we should keep an open mind towards new thinking.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Identify the correct gender agreement.
'Dimaag' is masculine, so 'khula' is correct. The subject 'vah' (she) matches 'rakhti hai'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मुझे यह नया म्यूज़िक पसंद नहीं आया। B: अरे, एक बार फिर सुनो, थोड़ा _______।
B is encouraging A to be more receptive to the music.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
When would you say 'खुला दिमाग रखना'?
It's used for receptivity to new ideas.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Open vs Closed Mind
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosसफलता के लिए हमें नई सोच के प्रति _______ चाहिए।
The sentence means 'For success, we should keep an open mind towards new thinking.'
Identify the correct gender agreement.
'Dimaag' is masculine, so 'khula' is correct. The subject 'vah' (she) matches 'rakhti hai'.
A: मुझे यह नया म्यूज़िक पसंद नहीं आया। B: अरे, एक बार फिर सुनो, थोड़ा _______।
B is encouraging A to be more receptive to the music.
When would you say 'खुला दिमाग रखना'?
It's used for receptivity to new ideas.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, in a social context, but 'udarvadi' is the political term.
The opposite is 'band dimaag' (closed mind) or 'sankirn soch' (narrow thinking).
In Hindi script, it's दिमाग (dimaag). In Urdu, it's دماغ (dimāgh) with a guttural 'gh'. Both are understood.
It's better to say 'khule vicāroṃ vālā honā' to describe a person's state.
Yes, very often in modern Bollywood films about relationships and growth.
No, it means 'receptive.' A smart person might still have a closed mind.
Yes, 'Bachon ka dimaag khula hota hai' (Children's minds are open).
No, it is a standard collocation.
Say 'Main khule vicāroṃ vālā hoon' or 'Main khula dimaag rakhtā hoon'.
Frases relacionadas
खुले विचारों वाला
similarOpen-minded (adjective)
उदारवादी
specialized formLiberal
संकीर्ण सोच
contrastNarrow-minded thinking
दिमाग दौड़ाना
builds onTo brainstorm/think hard
पूर्वाग्रह छोड़ना
similarTo leave prejudice
