Compound Verbs
V + डालना (Forcefully done)
Adds emphasis — the action was done thoroughly or forcefully
Example
उसने सब खा डाला
He ate up everything
Usage Notes
Stronger than V + लेना or V + जाना. It emphasizes thoroughness, decisiveness, or even aggression. फाड़ डाला (ripped apart), तोड़ डाला (smashed to pieces).
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Related — Compound Verbs
V + जाना (Completely done)
Adds a sense of 'completely' or 'gone' — the action is fully finished
V + लेना (Done for self)
The action benefits the doer themselves — 'ate it up (for myself)', 'took it'
V + देना (Done for others)
The action is done for someone else's benefit — 'told (them)', 'gave (away)'
V + पड़ना (Suddenly)
Something happened suddenly or unexpectedly — 'burst out laughing', 'fell asleep'
V + उठना (Burst into)
A sudden burst of action — 'burst into tears', 'suddenly started'