Bedeutung
Dealing with someone as they deserve.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Kolkata and surrounding areas, this proverb is often used in political satire and cartoons to depict the downfall of powerful figures. In rural Bangladesh, the 'Mugur' is still a recognizable tool in farming households, making the proverb feel very grounded and 'earthy'. Classic authors like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay used such proverbs to ground their characters in the 'soil' of Bengal, showing their wit and connection to folk wisdom. On Bengali Facebook and Twitter, this phrase is a popular hashtag or comment when a 'troll' gets publicly humiliated or 'roasted'.
Don't call people dogs!
Remember that while the proverb is common, calling someone a 'kukur' directly is a major insult. Use the proverb to describe the *situation*, not to label the person directly to their face.
The 'Jemon-Temon' Rule
Master this correlative structure. You can create your own comparisons like 'Jemon baba, temon chele' (Like father, like son).
Bedeutung
Dealing with someone as they deserve.
Don't call people dogs!
Remember that while the proverb is common, calling someone a 'kukur' directly is a major insult. Use the proverb to describe the *situation*, not to label the person directly to their face.
The 'Jemon-Temon' Rule
Master this correlative structure. You can create your own comparisons like 'Jemon baba, temon chele' (Like father, like son).
Use with a smile
When used among friends about a third party, it often carries a sense of humorous satisfaction. A little smirk while saying it adds to the effect.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
যেমন ______, তেমন ______।
The standard proverb uses 'Kukur' (dog) and 'Mugur' (mallet).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'যেমন কুকুর তেমন মুগুর'?
A person who was always rude to waiters gets banned from a restaurant.
The proverb is used when someone's bad behavior results in a fittingly harsh consequence.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
রহিম: 'জানিস, ওই দুর্নীতিবাজ লোকটা আজ পুলিশের হাতে ধরা পড়েছে।' করিম: '__________________।'
In the context of a corrupt person getting caught, this proverb expresses the feeling that justice has been served.
Identify the meaning of 'Mugur' in this proverb.
মুগুর (Mugur) বলতে এখানে কী বোঝানো হয়েছে?
A 'Mugur' is a heavy wooden mallet or club, symbolizing a strong response.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenযেমন ______, তেমন ______।
The standard proverb uses 'Kukur' (dog) and 'Mugur' (mallet).
A person who was always rude to waiters gets banned from a restaurant.
The proverb is used when someone's bad behavior results in a fittingly harsh consequence.
রহিম: 'জানিস, ওই দুর্নীতিবাজ লোকটা আজ পুলিশের হাতে ধরা পড়েছে।' করিম: '__________________।'
In the context of a corrupt person getting caught, this proverb expresses the feeling that justice has been served.
মুগুর (Mugur) বলতে এখানে কী বোঝানো হয়েছে?
A 'Mugur' is a heavy wooden mallet or club, symbolizing a strong response.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is very much alive in modern Bengali, especially in social media comments and informal debates.
No, it's usually reserved for significant bad behavior or persistent trouble-making.
It's a heavy wooden mallet. Think of a primitive version of a sledgehammer made entirely of wood.
Yes, adding 'hobe' (will be) or 'hoyeche' (has happened) is common to fit it into a sentence.
Yes, 'যেমন কর্ম তেমন ফল' (Jemon kormo temon fol) is the polite, neutral equivalent.
Not specifically, but it aligns with the general Indic concept of Karma (deeds and consequences).
Only if you are very close to the recipient and the tone is informal. Otherwise, avoid it.
In many traditional cultures, stray dogs were seen as unpredictable threats, making them a perfect metaphor for a 'bad' element.
Yes, it is a universal Bengali proverb used across all Bengali-speaking regions.
It would be understood, but it sounds unnatural. The 'Jemon' part always comes first.
Verwandte Redewendungen
যেমন বুনো ওল তেমন বাঘা তেঁতুল
synonymA wild yam needs a strong tamarind.
ইঁটটি মারলে পাটকেলটি খেতে হয়
similarIf you throw a brick, you'll get a stone back.
যেমন কর্ম তেমন ফল
similarAs the work, so the fruit.
শঠে শাঠ্যং সমাচরেৎ
specialized formDeal with a rogue like a rogue.
