Key Concepts and Translation in Hindi Language

The phrasal verb hold against means to have negative feelings about someone because of something they did in the past. In Hindi, it can be translated as "बुरा मानना" (bura maana). For example, if someone made a mistake, you might hold it against them, meaning you still feel upset about it.

Usage Examples and Translation

1. I will not hold it against you if you forget my birthday.

मैं तुम्हें बुरा नहीं मानूंगा अगर तुम मेरा जन्मदिन भूल जाते हो।


2. She holds it against him for not helping her when she needed it.

वह उसे बुरा मानती है क्योंकि उसने उसकी मदद नहीं की जब उसे जरूरत थी।


3. Don’t hold it against me for being late; there was traffic.

मुझे देर से आने के लिए बुरा मत मानो; वहाँ ट्रैफिक था।


Key Mistakes

1. Using hold against without a subject: Always mention who is holding the negative feeling.

Incorrect: "I hold against him." (This is unclear.)

Correct: "I hold it against him." (This is clear.)


2. Confusing it with other phrasal verbs: Remember, hold against is specifically about negative feelings.

Incorrect: "I hold for him." (This means support, not negative feelings.)


By understanding and practicing hold against, you can improve your spoken English and express feelings more clearly!