Significado
Master the basics before the advanced.
Contexto cultural
Bengalis value 'Dhairya' (patience) and 'Sadhana' (practice). This proverb is often the first piece of philosophical advice a child receives. In traditional Bengali schools (Pathshala), students were not allowed to move to the next level until they mastered the current one perfectly. This proverb reflects that pedagogical rigor. In Indian classical music (which is huge in Bengal), students spend years on a single 'Raga'. This proverb justifies that slow pace. In the growing tech scene in Dhaka and Kolkata, this proverb is used to warn against 'burning cash' before finding a product-market fit.
Use it for encouragement
Use this phrase to encourage someone who is struggling with the basics. It shows you believe they will eventually 'run'.
Don't use it to stop ambition
Be careful not to sound like you are holding someone back. Use it as a guide, not a barrier.
Significado
Master the basics before the advanced.
Use it for encouragement
Use this phrase to encourage someone who is struggling with the basics. It shows you believe they will eventually 'run'.
Don't use it to stop ambition
Be careful not to sound like you are holding someone back. Use it as a guide, not a barrier.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
হাঁটতে শিখলে ______।
The proverb is 'হাঁটতে শিখলে দৌড়াবে' (If you learn to walk, you will run).
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A student wants to write a complex novel but hasn't learned basic grammar yet.
This proverb is used when someone needs to master basics before moving to advanced tasks.
Complete the dialogue.
ছাত্র: স্যার, আমি কি আজই বড় প্রজেক্ট শুরু করব? শিক্ষক: না, আগে ছোট কাজগুলো করো। কারণ, ______।
The teacher is advising the student to start small, which perfectly fits the proverb.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosহাঁটতে শিখলে ______।
The proverb is 'হাঁটতে শিখলে দৌড়াবে' (If you learn to walk, you will run).
A student wants to write a complex novel but hasn't learned basic grammar yet.
This proverb is used when someone needs to master basics before moving to advanced tasks.
ছাত্র: স্যার, আমি কি আজই বড় প্রজেক্ট শুরু করব? শিক্ষক: না, আগে ছোট কাজগুলো করো। কারণ, ______।
The teacher is advising the student to start small, which perfectly fits the proverb.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even in a professional setting as advice.
Yes! You can say 'আমি জানি হাঁটতে শিখলে দৌড়াবো' (I know if I learn to walk, I will run) to motivate yourself.
It means 'if/when you learn'. The '-le' suffix is the conditional marker in Bengali.
Frases relacionadas
বিন্দু বিন্দু জলে সিন্ধু হয়
similarLittle drops of water make an ocean.
সবুরে মেওয়া ফলে
similarPatience yields sweet fruit.
আগে আসলে আগে পাবেন
contrastFirst come, first served.
