dry behind the ears: MEANING IN HINDI & ENGLISH

What does “dry behind the ears” mean?

“Dry behind the ears” is a colloquial phrase meaning someone is young or inexperienced with little knowledge.

Usage of “dry behind the ears”

The phrase “dry behind the ears” is commonly used to describe someone who is new in any field, job or task. It can be used in both formal and informal conversations mainly in American English.

Examples of “dry behind the ears” in a sentence in English and Its meaning in Hindi:

1. “He may be a good manager but he is still dry behind the ears when it comes to handling clients.” (वह एक अच्छा प्रबंधक हो सकता है लेकिन उसे ग्राहकों को हाथ में लेने में अभी तक अनुभव कम है।)
2. “Even though he is intelligent, he is still dry behind the ears as he has never worked anywhere before.” (वह बुद्धिमान होने के बावजूद उसे अभी भी काम करने की कमी होती है क्योंकि उसने कहीं काम नहीं किया।)
3. “I cannot trust him with this job as he is still dry behind the ears.” (मैं उस पर इस काम के साथ भरोसा नहीं कर सकता क्योंकि वह अभी भी नया है।)

How to Respond to “dry behind the ears”?

When someone says “dry behind the ears,” it is usually meant to describe their inexperience, so a helpful response could be to offer guidance or advice. You could also ask them questions to gauge their knowledge and offer to help them learn. Remember to be patient and understanding.

Translating “dry behind the ears” into Hindi

To describe someone as inexperienced or having little knowledge, you could say “अनुभवहीन” (anubhavheen) or “नवीन” (naveen). A direct translation of “dry behind the ears” is not possible in Hindi.

किसी के अनुभवहीन होने या कम ज्ञान वाले होने का वर्णन करने के लिए, आप “अनुभवहीन” (anubhavheen) या “नवीन” (naveen) कह सकते हैं। “Dry behind the ears” का सीधा हिंदी में अनुवाद नहीं होता है।