B1 Idiom 中性

ज़बान पर ताला लगना

zaban par tala lagna

To be unable to speak

意思

To be silenced or rendered speechless, often due to fear or surprise.

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文化背景

In traditional households, children were often told to keep a 'lock on their tongue' in front of elders as a sign of respect. In legal contexts, witnesses who refuse to speak are often described as having a 'lock on their tongue' due to fear of the accused.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'ज़बान' is feminine, so the verb 'लगना' becomes 'लग गई' if you are talking about the tongue itself, but the phrase 'ताला लगना' usually treats the whole event as masculine.

意思

To be silenced or rendered speechless, often due to fear or surprise.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'ज़बान' is feminine, so the verb 'लगना' becomes 'लग गई' if you are talking about the tongue itself, but the phrase 'ताला लगना' usually treats the whole event as masculine.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

डर के कारण उसकी __________ लग गया।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ज़बान पर ताला

The idiom is 'ज़बान पर ताला लगना' (lock on the tongue).

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

डर के कारण उसकी __________ लग गया।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ज़बान पर ताला

The idiom is 'ज़बान पर ताला लगना' (lock on the tongue).

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常见问题

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No, it is usually for adults or children who are expected to speak.

相关表达

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मुंह बंद रखना

synonym

To keep one's mouth shut

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चुप्पी साधना

similar

To observe silence

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