Phrasal Verb: Die down
English Meaning: Become weak
Hindi Meaning: कमज़ोर होना
The phrasal verb “die down” means to become weaker or less intense, particularly in reference to something like noise, a storm, a conflict, or emotion. It suggests the fading away or diminishing of something that was once strong or intense.
What Does “Die Down” Mean?
“Die down” means:
- To reduce in intensity or power
- To become weaker, less noticeable, or less intense
- To fade away or subside, especially after something strong or chaotic
In Hindi, it translates as “कमज़ोर होना”.
For example:
- “The storm will die down by the evening.”
= तूफ़ान शाम तक कमज़ोर हो जाएगा।
How to Use “Die Down” in Sentences
Example 1: The noise from the party finally died down after midnight.
Hindi: पार्टी से आने वाली आवाज़ आधी रात के बाद आखिरकार कमज़ोर हो गई।
Example 2: The excitement of the event died down after the speech.
Hindi: भाषण के बाद कार्यक्रम का उत्साह कम हो गया।
Example 3: The protest is expected to die down once the government responds.
Hindi: सरकार की प्रतिक्रिया के बाद प्रदर्शन कम हो जाने की उम्मीद है।
Example 4: The winds died down after the rain stopped.
Hindi: बारिश रुकने के बाद हवाएँ कमज़ोर हो गईं।
Example 5: His anger died down after they explained the situation.
Hindi: जब उन्होंने स्थिति समझाई, तो उसका ग़ुस्सा शांत हो गया।
Common Mistakes When Using “Die Down”
❌ Incorrect: The situation died after the meeting.
✅ Correct: The situation died down after the meeting.
(“Die down” refers to something becoming weaker or less intense; we don’t use it to mean something simply stops.)
❌ Incorrect: The music died on.
✅ Correct: The music died down.
(“Die down” is used to describe a reduction in intensity, not to describe something continuing or staying the same.)
Questions for Test
- What does “die down” mean in Hindi?
- Translate: “The excitement about the new movie died down after a few days.”
- Use “die down” in a sentence about a storm.
- Is “die down” separable or inseparable?
- Fill in the blank: The noise from the construction will eventually ___.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “die down” be used to describe emotions?
Yes, “die down” can be used to describe emotions, such as anger or excitement, becoming weaker or less intense over time.
Is “die down” separable?
No, “die down” is an inseparable phrasal verb, which means you cannot separate the verb from the preposition “down.”
Can “die down” refer to both natural events and human behaviors?
Yes, “die down” can refer to natural events like storms or fires as well as human behaviors or feelings like noise, arguments, or excitement.
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