Bedeutung
Something obvious does not need proof.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Kankan' is a traditional thick bangle. In many Maharashtrian families, these are passed down as heirlooms. The proverb uses a very familiar household object to explain a deep logical concept. Marathi is rich in 'Mhani' (proverbs). They are considered the 'ornaments' of the language. Using them shows that the speaker is well-versed in the culture and not just the grammar. The concept of 'Pratyaksha' (Perception) as the primary 'Pramana' (Source of Knowledge) is a pillar of Indian logic. This proverb is a folk-version of a high philosophical debate. In village councils (Panchayats), elders often use this proverb to settle disputes where the facts are plain to see, avoiding long arguments.
Use it to end an argument
This is a great 'mic drop' phrase. If you've shown proof and the other person is still nitpicking, say this and stop talking.
Don't be arrogant
Using this with a teacher or a boss might sound like you are calling them stupid for not seeing the obvious. Use a polite tone.
Bedeutung
Something obvious does not need proof.
Use it to end an argument
This is a great 'mic drop' phrase. If you've shown proof and the other person is still nitpicking, say this and stop talking.
Don't be arrogant
Using this with a teacher or a boss might sound like you are calling them stupid for not seeing the obvious. Use a polite tone.
The Hindi Connection
If you forget the Marathi words, using the Hindi version 'Hath kangan ko aarsi kya' is 100% acceptable in Maharashtra.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
हाताच्या कंकणाला _______ कशाला?
The proverb uses 'Arasa' (mirror) as the redundant tool for seeing the bangle.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Situation: A world-class chef cooks a meal, and someone asks if he knows how to use a knife.
The chef's skill is already evident in the meal, making the question redundant.
Choose the correct meaning of the proverb.
हाताच्या कंकणाला आरसा कशाला? याचा अर्थ काय?
This is the figurative meaning: obvious things don't need proof.
Complete the dialogue using the proverb.
अमित: 'हा रस्ता खूप खराब आहे.' सुमित: 'हो, समोर खड्डे दिसतच आहेत, मग _______?'
The potholes are visible proof that the road is bad.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenहाताच्या कंकणाला _______ कशाला?
The proverb uses 'Arasa' (mirror) as the redundant tool for seeing the bangle.
Situation: A world-class chef cooks a meal, and someone asks if he knows how to use a knife.
The chef's skill is already evident in the meal, making the question redundant.
हाताच्या कंकणाला आरसा कशाला? याचा अर्थ काय?
This is the figurative meaning: obvious things don't need proof.
अमित: 'हा रस्ता खूप खराब आहे.' सुमित: 'हो, समोर खड्डे दिसतच आहेत, मग _______?'
The potholes are visible proof that the road is bad.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot in daily speech. People usually say 'Bangdi'. 'Kankan' is more formal or literary, which is why it's used in proverbs.
Yes. If someone is known to be kind and they just did a kind act, you can use it to say their character is obvious.
It is traditional, but not 'old-fashioned' in a bad way. It's considered 'shuddha' (pure) and sophisticated Marathi.
'-la' is standard modern Marathi. '-s' is an older dative marker used in poetry and formal proverbs. Both are correct.
Yes, if you are close with the client or colleague. It adds a touch of local wisdom to your communication.
The proverb is fixed. You cannot say 'Why need a mirror for the ring on the finger?' It loses its status as a proverb.
Not directly, but 'Divyakhali Andhar' is often used as a counter-point when someone's obvious flaws are ignored.
It's a retroflex 'N'. Curl your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth. It's different from the 'n' in 'no'.
Yes, almost every Indo-Aryan language (Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali) has a version of this using the same 'bangle/mirror' imagery.
Absolutely. If someone's failure is obvious, you can use it to say no further analysis of the failure is needed.
Verwandte Redewendungen
प्रत्यक्षाला प्रमाणाची गरज नसते
synonymThe evident does not need proof.
दिव्याखाली अंधार
contrastDarkness under the lamp.
दिसतं तसं नसतं
contrastThings are not always as they appear.
काखेत कळसा गावाला वळसा
similarLooking for something everywhere when it's right under your arm.
