छिपा नहीं सकता
उसके दिल की बात छिपा नहीं सकता।
He cannot hide what's in his heart.
To be unable to conceal or keep secret something, especially feelings, intentions, or truths.
उसका चेहरा देखकर पता चल गया कि वह झूठ बोल रहा है, सच छिपा नहीं सकता।
Seeing his face, it was clear he was lying; the truth couldn't be hidden.
उसके गुस्से को छिपा नहीं सकता था, चेहरे पर साफ दिख रहा था।
He couldn't hide his anger; it was clearly visible on his face.
This phrase is often used to describe situations where someone's emotions or intentions are so obvious that they cannot be concealed, regardless of their efforts.
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Usage in Emotional Contexts
Use this phrase when someone's emotions or intentions are so strong that they are impossible to hide. For example, 'उसका प्यार छिपा नहीं सकता' (His love cannot be hidden).
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Literal vs. Figurative Meaning
While the literal meaning is 'cannot hide,' this phrase is almost always used figuratively to describe emotions, intentions, or truths that are inherently obvious.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of the Hindi verb 'छिपाना' (to hide) in its past participle form 'छिपा' and the negative auxiliary 'नहीं सकता' (cannot). 'छिपाना' derives from the Sanskrit root 'छिप्' (to cover or conceal), while 'सकना' (to be able to) is a modal verb indicating capability.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi to emphasize the impossibility of concealing something that is inherently obvious or deeply felt. It is often used in emotional or psychological contexts, such as describing someone's inability to hide their true feelings or intentions.