Bedeutung
Someone criticizing another for a fault that they themselves possess.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The proverb reflects the traditional 'Matbakh' (kitchen) culture where soot was a common part of life. It also touches on the concept of 'Aaberu' (reputation). Persian poetry often uses the contrast between black and white to discuss morality. This proverb is a folk version of those high-literary themes. In the 'Persian Twitter' (X) sphere, this proverb is frequently used in political and social debates to point out the double standards of public figures. Iranian parents often use proverbs to teach children lessons. However, children also use this specific proverb to cheekily point out their parents' own habits.
The 'Mic Drop' Timing
Wait for the person to finish their hypocritical sentence entirely before saying this. The silence followed by the proverb is very effective.
Don't use with Elders
In Iranian culture, pointing out an elder's hypocrisy is very risky. Even with this proverb, it can be seen as 'Gostakhi' (insolence).
Bedeutung
Someone criticizing another for a fault that they themselves possess.
The 'Mic Drop' Timing
Wait for the person to finish their hypocritical sentence entirely before saying this. The silence followed by the proverb is very effective.
Don't use with Elders
In Iranian culture, pointing out an elder's hypocrisy is very risky. Even with this proverb, it can be seen as 'Gostakhi' (insolence).
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
دیگ به ___ میگه ___ سیاه
The standard form is 'Dig be dig mige root siyah'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Sara is always messy. Today she told her roommate to clean the kitchen.
Sara is criticizing a fault she also has, which is the definition of the proverb.
Choose the best response for Person B.
Person A: 'Why are you so lazy?' (Person A is also very lazy). Person B: '___'
This is the perfect idiomatic comeback for a hypocritical comment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenدیگ به ___ میگه ___ سیاه
The standard form is 'Dig be dig mige root siyah'.
Sara is always messy. Today she told her roommate to clean the kitchen.
Sara is criticizing a fault she also has, which is the definition of the proverb.
Person A: 'Why are you so lazy?' (Person A is also very lazy). Person B: '___'
This is the perfect idiomatic comeback for a hypocritical comment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt's informal and can be seen as a bit sharp or mocking. Use it with friends, but avoid it with your boss or teachers.
No, it is almost exclusively used for negative traits or faults.
'Root' is the spoken, contracted version of 'Ruyat'. In the proverb, 'root' is much more natural.
Yes: 'Dig be dig miguyad ruyat siyah ast,' but it's rarely used in speech.
In idioms, it often represents shame or bad luck, but in general language, it's just a color.
Verwandte Redewendungen
سیر به پیاز میگه پیفپیف چقدر بو میدی
synonymThe garlic says to the onion: 'Yuck, you smell!'
کافر همه را به کیش خود پندارد
similarThe infidel thinks everyone is like him.
رطب خورده منع رطب چون کند؟
builds onHow can one who has eaten dates forbid others from eating dates?
