Take The Cake: Meaning in Hindi & English

What is “Take the cake”?

“Take the cake” is an idiom used to describe a situation or action that is surprising, ridiculous, or outrageous. It often implies that someone or something has surpassed all expectations or done something particularly impressive, but in a negative way.

Usage of “Take the cake”?

The idiom “Take the cake” can be used in a variety of situations to express surprise, shock, or disbelief. It is often used in informal contexts and in conversations among friends and family members. It can also be used in a more formal context to indicate disapproval or disappointment.

Examples of “Take the cake” in a sentence in English and Its meaning in Hindi:

1. “I can’t believe he stole your car! That really takes the cake.” (मैं यह नहीं सोच सकता कि वह आपकी कार चुरा ले गया! यह सचमुच निराशाजनक है।)
2. “After all the trouble we went through to plan this party, it really takes the cake that nobody showed up.” (हमने इस पार्टी को योजना बनाने के लिए इतनी मेहनत की होने के बाद भी, किसी का आना न होना वास्तव में निराशाजनक है।)
3. “I thought she was a decent singer, but when she started to scream into the microphone, she really took the cake.” (मैंने सोचा था कि वह एक ठीक गायिका है, लेकिन जब उसने माइक्रोफ़ोन में चीखना शुरू किया, तो वह निराशाजनक हो गई।)
4. “I’ve heard some pretty crazy conspiracy theories, but that one really takes the cake.” (मैंने कुछ बहुत अजीब साजिश थियरीस सुनी है, लेकिन वह वाकई निराशाजनक है।)

Translating “Take the cake” into Hindi

In Hindi, there is no direct translation for the idiom “Take the cake.” However, a similar Hindi phrase that can be used to convey the same meaning is “चरमपंथी हो जाना” (Charampanthi ho jana), which means “to become extremist.”

हिंदी में, “Take the cake” जैसे मुहावरे का कोई सीधा अनुवाद नहीं होता है। हालांकि, एक समान हिंदी उद्धरण जो इसी अर्थ को व्यक्त करने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है, “चरंपंथी हो जाना” है, जिसका अर्थ होता है “धर्मविरोधी बन जाना”।