آشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور میشود یا بینمک
ashpaz ke do ta shod, ash ya shur mishavad ya binamak
Too many cooks spoil the broth
Bedeutung
When too many people are involved, the outcome is often poor.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iran, 'Ash' is more than soup; it's a communal dish often served at ceremonies. The 'Ashpaz' (cook) is a position of high respect. Historically, Persian organizations have been highly centralized. This proverb is often used to justify having a single strong leader.
Use it to end an argument
If two people are arguing over how to do something, say this proverb to suggest one person takes charge.
Bedeutung
When too many people are involved, the outcome is often poor.
Use it to end an argument
If two people are arguing over how to do something, say this proverb to suggest one person takes charge.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
آشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور میشود یا ______.
The proverb contrasts 'shoor' (salty) with 'bi-namak' (saltless).
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A team of 5 people has 3 different managers giving opposite orders.
This is the classic definition of 'too many cooks.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Results of Two Cooks
Outcome A
- • Too Salty (شور)
Outcome B
- • No Salt (بینمک)
Aufgabensammlung
2 Aufgabenآشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور میشود یا ______.
The proverb contrasts 'shoor' (salty) with 'bi-namak' (saltless).
A team of 5 people has 3 different managers giving opposite orders.
This is the classic definition of 'too many cooks.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenIt can be. It's better to use it about a third-party situation or a group you are part of, rather than directly criticizing a superior.
Verwandte Redewendungen
دو کدخدا در یک ده نگنجند
synonymTwo headmen cannot fit in one village.
هر سری یک سودایی دارد
similarEvery head has its own desire.
