Significado
Adopting others' views without thinking
Contexto cultural
In the intellectual circles of Kolkata, this phrase is often used to critique 'armchair activists' who echo Western ideologies without understanding the local context. In rural Bangladesh, the proverb is a common warning against 'Gram-shomporko' (village politics) where rumors can destroy families. Among second-generation Bengalis, this phrase is sometimes used to describe those who blindly follow Western trends while ignoring their own heritage. In modern offices in Dhaka or IT hubs in Salt Lake, it's used to describe 'Yes-men' who agree with everything the boss says.
Use it sarcastically
This phrase is most effective when used with a slight smile or a sarcastic tone to point out someone's lack of logic.
Don't use with elders
It can sound disrespectful if used toward parents or teachers, as it implies they are being gullible.
Significado
Adopting others' views without thinking
Use it sarcastically
This phrase is most effective when used with a slight smile or a sarcastic tone to point out someone's lack of logic.
Don't use with elders
It can sound disrespectful if used toward parents or teachers, as it implies they are being gullible.
Pair it with 'Nije'
To emphasize the point, contrast it with 'Nije' (self). E.g., 'নিজে না জেনে পরের মুখে ঝাল খেও না।'
The 'Adda' context
In a Bengali 'Adda', using this proverb can actually win you points for being witty and culturally grounded.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the proverb.
নিজে কিছু না বুঝে অন্যের কথায় উত্তেজিত হওয়া মানেই ______।
The context of getting excited by others' words without understanding fits this proverb perfectly.
Which situation best describes 'পরের মুখে ঝাল খাওয়া'?
Select the correct scenario:
This involves adopting a secondhand grievance without personal experience.
Complete the dialogue using the phrase.
করিম: 'সবাই বলছে এই ফোনটা খুব খারাপ।' রহিম: 'তুমি কি নিজে ব্যবহার করেছ? নাকি ______?'
Rahim is questioning if Karim's opinion is borrowed.
Match the proverb to the advice.
If someone is blindly following a political trend, what should you say?
The first option uses the proverb figuratively to give sound advice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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4 ejerciciosনিজে কিছু না বুঝে অন্যের কথায় উত্তেজিত হওয়া মানেই ______।
The context of getting excited by others' words without understanding fits this proverb perfectly.
Select the correct scenario:
This involves adopting a secondhand grievance without personal experience.
করিম: 'সবাই বলছে এই ফোনটা খুব খারাপ।' রহিম: 'তুমি কি নিজে ব্যবহার করেছ? নাকি ______?'
Rahim is questioning if Karim's opinion is borrowed.
If someone is blindly following a political trend, what should you say?
The first option uses the proverb figuratively to give sound advice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common, especially when discussing news, politics, or social gossip.
No, it is almost always negative. You wouldn't say it about someone adopting a positive opinion blindly.
There isn't a perfect one, but 'to dance to someone's tune' or 'to be someone's mouthpiece' are close.
Yes, literally it means pungency/heat from chili, which represents the 'heat' of an opinion.
It's not 'slang' or 'vulgar', but it is a critique. Use it with friends or equals, not superiors.
No, that would mean putting chili in someone else's mouth, which is not the proverb.
তারা পরের মুখে ঝাল খায় (Tara porer mukhe jhal khay).
Yes, in newspaper editorials or social essays to criticize public behavior.
It means 'of another' or 'of a stranger'.
Probably not, unless you are discussing critical thinking skills in a very creative way.
Frases relacionadas
পরের কথায় নাচা
synonymTo dance to someone else's words.
ভেড়া হওয়া
similarTo become a sheep.
নিজের পায়ে কুড়াল মারা
contrastTo hit one's own foot with an axe.
কান পাতলা
builds onThin-eared (easily influenced by rumors).
