Bedeutung
An honest person is never afraid.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Pakistan, this proverb is often invoked during political talk shows. Politicians use it to claim they are innocent of corruption charges, making it a very 'charged' phrase in the public sphere. Sufi poets often used the imagery of fire and truth to describe the soul's journey. This proverb resonates with the Sufi idea that the 'True Lover' of God does not fear the fires of worldly trials. There is a famous 1979 film titled 'Sanch Ko Aanch Nahin'. The movie's plot revolves around a family's struggle to maintain their integrity, cementing the phrase in popular culture. In village 'Panchayats' (local courts), this phrase is used by elders to encourage witnesses to speak without fear of the powerful parties involved.
Use it for Confidence
If you are in a meeting and someone doubts your data, saying this shows you are 100% sure of your work.
Don't over-use
If you say it for every little thing, it loses its power. Save it for moments of real integrity.
Bedeutung
An honest person is never afraid.
Use it for Confidence
If you are in a meeting and someone doubts your data, saying this shows you are 100% sure of your work.
Don't over-use
If you say it for every little thing, it loses its power. Save it for moments of real integrity.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
سانچ کو _______ نہیں
The correct traditional word is 'آنچ' (Aanch), which means the heat of a flame.
In which situation would you most likely say 'Saanch ko Aanch Nahin'?
Situation: You are being accused of breaking a vase, but you were at school all day.
The proverb is used to assert innocence and lack of fear.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: 'The boss is checking everyone's computer for mistakes!' Speaker B: '________'
Speaker B is confident in their work and has nothing to hide.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenسانچ کو _______ نہیں
The correct traditional word is 'آنچ' (Aanch), which means the heat of a flame.
Situation: You are being accused of breaking a vase, but you were at school all day.
The proverb is used to assert innocence and lack of fear.
Speaker A: 'The boss is checking everyone's computer for mistakes!' Speaker B: '________'
Speaker B is confident in their work and has nothing to hide.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenYes, 'Saanch' is an older, poetic form of 'Sach'. In this specific proverb, you must use 'Saanch'.
Yes, if you are defending your position or work ethics, it adds a touch of professional gravity.
No, it's a metaphor. It means truth is not damaged by the 'heat' of problems or accusations.
Verwandte Redewendungen
سچ کڑوا ہوتا ہے
similarTruth is bitter.
جھوٹ کے پاؤں نہیں ہوتے
contrastLies have no feet (Lies don't last long).
دودھ کا دودھ اور پانی کا پانی
builds onSeparating milk from water (Revealing the absolute truth).
