Hindi Grammar and Idioms Lecture Review

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers Hindi grammatical compound concepts and specific idioms (Muhavare) with their symbolic meanings and definitions as discussed in the lecture.

Upman-Upme Relationship

A relationship between the object being compared and the standard of comparison found in certain compound words.

Numeral First Term (Sankhyavachak)

A characteristic of a compound word (Samas) where the first component is a number.

Third Person/Entity Reference

A type of compound that suggests or refers to a noun other than its literal parts.

Muhavare (Idioms)

Phrases that reveal a special symbolic or emotional meaning different from their literal meaning, making language more effective and interesting.

Praan Sookhna

To be extremely frightened or terrified.

Gaadhi Kamai

Money that has been earned through hard work and labor.

Gaagar mein Saagar bharna

To say a lot of things in very few words.

Kaleje par Patthar rakhna

To harden one's heart or make oneself emotionally strong in difficult times.

Sukti-baan chalana

To speak in a sarcastic or taunting manner.

Saaye se bhaagna

To avoid reality or to stay away from a person or thing.

Aade haathon lena

To rebuke or scold someone severely.

Ghaav par namak chhidakna

To further distress or bother someone who is already suffering; to rub salt in the wound.

Sudh-budh khona

To lose consciousness or self-control over oneself.

Baat johna

To wait for someone expectantly.

Meel ka patthar hona

To be a milestone; a significant task or achievement in a particular field.

Haath se nikal jaana

To lose an opportunity.