بار کج به منزل نمیرسد.
Bar-e kaj be manzel nemiresad.
A crooked load will not reach its destination.
Bedeutung
Dishonest or corrupt actions will not lead to a successful or good outcome.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The proverb is a staple of moral education in Iran. Widely used in Dari-speaking regions of Afghanistan. Commonly understood in Tajikistan, reflecting shared Persian heritage. Used by the Persian diaspora to maintain cultural values.
Context is key
Only use this when discussing dishonesty or unethical behavior. Don't use it for simple mistakes.
Cultural resonance
Using this proverb shows you understand Persian values regarding honesty.
Bedeutung
Dishonest or corrupt actions will not lead to a successful or good outcome.
Context is key
Only use this when discussing dishonesty or unethical behavior. Don't use it for simple mistakes.
Cultural resonance
Using this proverb shows you understand Persian values regarding honesty.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
بار کج به ________ نمیرسد.
The canonical form uses 'manzel'.
What does this proverb mean?
If someone says 'بار کج به منزل نمیرسد', what are they warning you about?
It is a moral warning against dishonesty.
Choose the best response.
A: 'I'm going to lie on my resume to get the job.' B: '________'
This is the appropriate warning for the situation.
Match the situation to the proverb.
A student cheats on an exam and gets caught.
The proverb describes the failure of dishonest actions.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenبار کج به ________ نمیرسد.
The canonical form uses 'manzel'.
If someone says 'بار کج به منزل نمیرسد', what are they warning you about?
It is a moral warning against dishonesty.
A: 'I'm going to lie on my resume to get the job.' B: '________'
This is the appropriate warning for the situation.
A student cheats on an exam and gets caught.
The proverb describes the failure of dishonest actions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is strictly figurative.
It is neutral and can be used in most settings.
It is acceptable but less common.
It applies specifically to dishonest or corrupt actions.
It is used across the Persian-speaking world.
Only if the tone is informal or advisory.
No, it is quite straightforward.
Yes, 'Cheaters never prosper'.
Only if you have a close relationship.
Using it for physical objects.
Verwandte Redewendungen
هر که بامش بیش، برفش بیشتر
similarMore wealth brings more responsibility.
دروغگو کمحافظه است
similarLiars have poor memories.
ماه همیشه پشت ابر نمیماند
similarThe truth will come out.
کار نیکو کردن از پر کردن است
contrastPractice makes perfect.
