Bedeutung
One should do what they are expert in.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Pakistan, this proverb is often used to criticize political appointments where a person with no background in a field (like health or education) is made the minister of that department. Historically, the 'Ustads' (masters) of crafts like Zardozi (embroidery) or music used this phrase to maintain the exclusivity of their art and discourage 'copycats'. In modern South Asian offices, it's used to advocate for 'SME' (Subject Matter Experts) and to prevent 'micromanagement' by bosses who don't understand technical details. In rural areas, the full version with 'dhenga baaje' is still common, emphasizing that failure in someone else's job leads to public embarrassment.
Use it as a 'Mic Drop'
This proverb is best used at the end of an explanation to settle an argument about who should do a task.
Don't modernize the verb
Never say 'sajta hai' instead of 'saajhe' in the proverb, or it will lose its idiomatic power.
Bedeutung
One should do what they are expert in.
Use it as a 'Mic Drop'
This proverb is best used at the end of an explanation to settle an argument about who should do a task.
Don't modernize the verb
Never say 'sajta hai' instead of 'saajhe' in the proverb, or it will lose its idiomatic power.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
جس کا کام اسی کو _______۔
'Saajhe' is the traditional and correct form used in this proverb.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Jis ka kaam usi ko saajhe'?
Select the correct scenario:
The proverb is about respecting professional expertise and boundaries.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
احمد: میں نے خود اپنا لیپ ٹاپ کھولنے کی کوشش کی پر اب وہ آن نہیں ہو رہا۔ سارہ: __________________________
This is the natural response to someone failing at a task they aren't qualified for.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Who does what?
Expert
- • Mechanic
- • Doctor
- • Chef
Task
- • Fix Car
- • Surgery
- • Cooking
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenجس کا کام اسی کو _______۔
'Saajhe' is the traditional and correct form used in this proverb.
Select the correct scenario:
The proverb is about respecting professional expertise and boundaries.
احمد: میں نے خود اپنا لیپ ٹاپ کھولنے کی کوشش کی پر اب وہ آن نہیں ہو رہا۔ سارہ: __________________________
This is the natural response to someone failing at a task they aren't qualified for.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenIt can be slightly sarcastic, but generally, it's seen as wise advice. Use it carefully with elders.
It's an old word for 'suits' or 'looks appropriate on'.
Yes, if someone is struggling with a hobby they aren't good at, you can use it jokingly.
Verwandte Redewendungen
نیم حکیم خطرہ جان
similarA half-doctor is a danger to life.
اپنا اپنا کام
builds onTo each their own work.
بندر کے ہاتھ میں استرا
contrastA razor in a monkey's hand.
