अपने आप को नज़रअंदाज़ करना
वह अपने आप को नज़रअंदाज़ करता रहता है।
He keeps ignoring himself.
To deliberately or habitually overlook or disregard one's own needs, feelings, or well-being, often to the point of self-neglect.
वह अपने आप को नज़रअंदाज़ कर रहा है, इसलिए उसका स्वास्थ्य बिगड़ रहा है।
He is ignoring himself, so his health is deteriorating.
तुम अपने आप को नज़रअंदाज़ मत करो, तुम्हें अपनी देखभाल करनी चाहिए।
Don't ignore yourself; you should take care of yourself.
Commonly used in contexts where someone prioritizes others' needs over their own to an unhealthy extent.
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Cultural Context
In Hindi-speaking cultures, phrases like this often highlight the tension between duty (e.g., to family) and self-care. It’s important to recognize when 'ignoring oneself' becomes harmful.
Gold Rule
Self-Neglect vs. Sacrifice
Distinguish between healthy self-sacrifice (e.g., for loved ones) and unhealthy self-neglect (e.g., ignoring health or emotions). The idiom implies the latter.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'अपने आप' (apne āp, 'oneself') and 'नज़रअंदाज़ करना' (nazaraṃdāz karnā, 'to overlook/ignore'), deriving from Persian ' nazar andāz' (look away). The idiom reflects a cultural emphasis on self-sacrifice, often discussed in psychological contexts.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in discussions about mental health, self-care, or societal expectations of selflessness, particularly in South Asian contexts where women or caregivers are often expected to neglect their own needs.