Hindi Expression · Intermediate
मन मारना
to suppress a desire, to restrain the mind (with genitive case)
Pronunciation: /mən mɑːɾ.nɑː/
Meaning
to suppress a desire, to restrain the mind (with genitive case)
Example
परीक्षा निकट थीं, इसलिए मैं अपना मन मारकर पढ़ाई में जुट गया ।
Exams were near, thus, I got engrossed in studying, having suppressed my mind.
Practice tips
- Practice मन मारना out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi expression is for intermediate-level learners.