Significado
Being cautious after a bad experience.
Contexto cultural
The proverb highlights the importance of cattle in rural Bengal. A cow was not just an animal but a family asset. Losing a cowshed to fire was a major economic disaster. While this is a proverb, 'Sindure Megh' (red clouds) are sometimes seen as omens in folk tradition, though here it is used purely as a visual metaphor. Bengalis love using animal metaphors (cow, cat, fish) to describe human behavior. It shows a culture that lived close to nature. The proverb shows an early cultural understanding of trauma and triggers, long before modern psychology became popular in the region.
Use the Short Version
In 90% of conversations, just saying 'Ami ghor pora goru' is enough. You don't need the whole proverb.
Don't say 'Burnt Cow'
Always include 'Ghor' (house). Just saying 'Pora Goru' (burnt cow) sounds like you are talking about barbecue!
Significado
Being cautious after a bad experience.
Use the Short Version
In 90% of conversations, just saying 'Ami ghor pora goru' is enough. You don't need the whole proverb.
Don't say 'Burnt Cow'
Always include 'Ghor' (house). Just saying 'Pora Goru' (burnt cow) sounds like you are talking about barbecue!
Perfect for Business
Use this in Bengali business meetings to explain why you want to see more data before taking a risk. It makes you sound wise and experienced.
Empathy Tool
Use this to show empathy. If a friend is scared, saying 'I understand, you're a ghor pora goru' is more comforting than saying 'Don't be afraid.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
ঘর পোড়া গরু ______ মেঘ দেখলে ডরায়।
The proverb specifically uses 'Sindure' because red clouds look like fire.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Ghor pora goru'?
Rahim failed his driving test once. Now he is afraid to touch the steering wheel.
This is a classic example of being a 'burnt-house cow'—avoiding something due to past failure.
What does 'Sindure Megh' represent in this proverb?
In the proverb, 'Sindure Megh' (red clouds) represents:
The red color triggers the memory of the fire that burnt the cow's house.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কেন নতুন ব্যবসা শুরু করছ না? B: ভাই, আগে একবার সব হারিয়েছি। আসলে ______।
The speaker is explaining their hesitation based on past loss.
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Ayudas visuales
Bengali vs. English
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosঘর পোড়া গরু ______ মেঘ দেখলে ডরায়।
The proverb specifically uses 'Sindure' because red clouds look like fire.
Rahim failed his driving test once. Now he is afraid to touch the steering wheel.
This is a classic example of being a 'burnt-house cow'—avoiding something due to past failure.
In the proverb, 'Sindure Megh' (red clouds) represents:
The red color triggers the memory of the fire that burnt the cow's house.
A: তুমি কেন নতুন ব্যবসা শুরু করছ না? B: ভাই, আগে একবার সব হারিয়েছি। আসলে ______।
The speaker is explaining their hesitation based on past loss.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is almost exclusively used for humans. The cow is just a metaphor.
Yes, it is a very respected proverb and perfectly acceptable in formal writing.
It comes from 'Sindur' (vermillion). It describes the deep red/orange color of the clouds.
No, it's usually a sympathetic or neutral observation. It's not calling someone a 'cow' in a mean way.
This proverb is the exact equivalent.
Yes, like being afraid of a spicy dish because the last one was too hot.
Yes, just 'Ghor pora goru'.
Yes, it's very common in movies and social media.
There isn't a direct one-word opposite, but 'Nirbhoy' (fearless) describes the opposite state.
Yes, but here it specifically refers to the visual appearance of the sky.
Frases relacionadas
দুধ দিয়ে মুখ পুড়লে ঘোলও ফুঁ দিয়ে খেতে হয়
synonymIf you burn your mouth with milk, you blow on buttermilk.
ন্যাড়া একবারই বেলতলায় যায়
similarA bald person goes under a wood-apple tree only once.
এক মাঘে শীত যায় না
contrastWinter doesn't leave after just one month of Magh.
সাপের হাঁচি বেদেয় চেনে
builds onOnly a snake charmer knows when a snake sneezes.
