भेद बताना
to tell secret
Wörtlich: to tell (the) secret / distinction
Use this phrase when someone reveals a significant, non-obvious secret that changes the listener's understanding.
In 15 Sekunden
- Revealing a secret or hidden truth to someone else.
- Used for both personal secrets and professional confidential information.
- Commonly conjugated as 'bhed batana' or 'bhed kholna'.
Bedeutung
This phrase is used when someone reveals a secret or discloses a hidden truth that was meant to be kept private. It is like letting the cat out of the bag or spilling the beans to someone else.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6A friend revealing their crush
Usne aakhirkar apni pasand ka bhed bata hi diya.
He finally told the secret of who he likes.
A business meeting about a competitor
Kya aap is scheme ka bhed bata sakte hain?
Can you tell us the secret behind this scheme?
Texting a friend about a surprise party
Kisi ko party ka bhed mat batana!
Don't tell anyone the secret of the party!
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase carries deep weight due to the Indian epic Ramayana, where the character Vibhishana revealed the secret to defeating Ravana. This led to the famous proverb about insiders being dangerous. In modern times, it is the go-to phrase for 'spilling the beans' in family dramas and Bollywood thrillers.
The 'Kholna' Twist
If you want to sound more dramatic, use `bhed kholna` (to open the secret). It sounds like a big reveal in a movie!
The Lanka Connection
Mentioning `Ghar ka bhedi` (the secret-teller of the house) is a powerful way to call someone a traitor in a metaphorical way.
In 15 Sekunden
- Revealing a secret or hidden truth to someone else.
- Used for both personal secrets and professional confidential information.
- Commonly conjugated as 'bhed batana' or 'bhed kholna'.
What It Means
Bhed batana is all about uncovering something hidden. The word bhed literally means a secret, a mystery, or even a distinction. When you use batana (to tell) with it, you are describing the act of sharing confidential information. It is not just about casual gossip. It often implies sharing something that has some weight or consequence. Think of it as revealing the 'inner workings' of a situation.
How To Use It
You use this phrase like a standard verb phrase in Hindi. Since it ends in na, you conjugate it based on the tense and subject. For example, 'I told the secret' becomes Maine bhed bata diya. It is a transitive expression. You are usually telling the bhed of a person, a place, or a plan. It is very versatile and fits naturally into most sentences.
When To Use It
Use this when a friend finally tells you who they like. Use it when a whistleblower reveals a company's hidden agenda. It is perfect for those 'I have something to tell you' moments. You can use it in professional settings too. For instance, explaining the 'secret' to a successful business strategy. It works well in movies, books, and daily heart-to-heart chats.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for very shallow or obvious things. If you are just saying 'the sky is blue,' that is not a bhed. Avoid using it if the information is public knowledge. It might sound a bit dramatic if used for trivial matters. Also, if you are talking about a deep, spiritual mystery, the word rahasya might be a better, more poetic choice than bhed.
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, trust and 'keeping a secret' are huge deal-breakers in friendships. The concept of a bhedi (one who knows the secrets) is famous from the Ramayana. There is a saying: Ghar ka bhedi Lanka dhaaye, meaning an insider who leaks secrets can bring down a kingdom. This gives the word bhed a lot of historical and literary weight. It suggests that secrets are powerful tools.
Common Variations
You will often hear bhed kholna, which means 'to open/reveal a secret.' While batana is just telling, kholna feels more like an exposé. Another variation is raaz batana, which uses the Urdu-origin word raaz. Raaz sounds a bit more romantic or mysterious. Bhed feels more grounded and sometimes a bit more 'insider-focused.'
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral and safe for most contexts. In very formal legal settings, 'gopniya jankari' (confidential information) is preferred over 'bhed'.
The 'Kholna' Twist
If you want to sound more dramatic, use `bhed kholna` (to open the secret). It sounds like a big reveal in a movie!
The Lanka Connection
Mentioning `Ghar ka bhedi` (the secret-teller of the house) is a powerful way to call someone a traitor in a metaphorical way.
Don't over-use it
Using `bhed` for tiny things like what you ate for lunch sounds weird. Keep it for things that actually feel like 'secrets'.
Beispiele
6Usne aakhirkar apni pasand ka bhed bata hi diya.
He finally told the secret of who he likes.
Uses 'hi' for emphasis, showing the secret was long-awaited.
Kya aap is scheme ka bhed bata sakte hain?
Can you tell us the secret behind this scheme?
Used here to mean the 'logic' or 'hidden strategy'.
Kisi ko party ka bhed mat batana!
Don't tell anyone the secret of the party!
A common command to ensure a surprise stays a surprise.
Chalo, mujhe is tootey hue guldaste ka bhed batao.
Come on, tell me the secret of this broken vase.
Used playfully to ask for the truth behind a mishap.
Maine tumhara bhed kisi ko nahi bataya.
I didn't tell your secret to anyone.
Emphasizes loyalty and trust between the speakers.
Ab bhed batane ka waqt aa gaya hai.
Now the time has come to tell the secret.
Very dramatic and formal usage often seen in crime shows.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
Tumne mera ___ kyun bataya?
In the context of revealing something private that shouldn't have been shared, 'bhed' is the correct fit.
Complete the sentence to say 'I will not tell the secret.'
Main bhed nahi ___.
The verb 'batana' (to tell) conjugates to 'bataunga' for the future tense 'I will tell'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'Bhed Batana'
Used with friends for gossip.
Yaar, bhed bata de!
Standard daily conversation.
Usne bhed bata diya.
Used in literature or news.
Mantri ne bhed bataya.
When to spill the beans
Surprise Party
Don't leak the plan!
Confession
Telling a crush your feelings.
Whistleblowing
Exposing a scam.
Family Mystery
Finding out a hidden recipe.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly, yes! Raaz is Urdu-based and sounds more poetic, while bhed is Hindi-based and can also mean 'difference' or 'distinction'.
Yes, it is neutral. You can say Business ka bhed to refer to trade secrets or insider strategies.
You would say Bhed chhupana (to hide the secret) or Raaz rakhna (to keep a secret).
It depends on your tone. If you say Mujhe bhed batao playfully, it is fine. If you are demanding, it can be intrusive.
Not at all. A surprise birthday party is a bhed, and that's a good thing! It just means hidden information.
The opposite is bhed chhupana, which means to hide or keep the secret.
Yes, scientists 'bhed batate hain' (reveal the mysteries) of the universe, though rahasya is more common there.
Absolutely. It is a B1 level phrase because it is very common in movies and daily stories.
That is a different word! Bhed-bhaav means discrimination. It comes from the 'distinction' meaning of bhed.
In Hinglish (Hindi + English), people say 'secret batana' all the time, especially in cities.
Verwandte Redewendungen
भेद खोलना
To reveal/expose a secret
राज़ की बात
A matter of secret
पर्दाफाश करना
To debunk or expose a scam
छिपी हुई बात
A hidden thing/matter
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