A1 Proverb Neutral

آش نخورده و دهان سوخته

ash nakhordeh va dahan sokhteh

Didn't eat soup, but mouth burnt

Significado

Suffering consequences for something one didn't do.

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Contexto cultural

Ash is more than soup; it's a social ritual. There are specific 'Ash' dishes for people going on journeys (Ash-e Posht-e Pa) or for healing. Persian is rich in food-related idioms because the bazaar and the kitchen were the centers of social life for centuries.

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Use it for sympathy

If a friend is complaining about an unfair situation, saying this proverb shows you deeply understand their frustration.

Significado

Suffering consequences for something one didn't do.

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Use it for sympathy

If a friend is complaining about an unfair situation, saying this proverb shows you deeply understand their frustration.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the proverb.

آش نخورده و ....... سوخته

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: دهان

The proverb specifically refers to the mouth (dahan) being burnt.

Which situation best fits the proverb?

You are blamed for a mistake your boss made.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: آش نخورده و دهان سوخته

This is the perfect scenario for being a scapegoat.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

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Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

آش نخورده و ....... سوخته

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: دهان

The proverb specifically refers to the mouth (dahan) being burnt.

Which situation best fits the proverb? situation_matching A2

You are blamed for a mistake your boss made.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: آش نخورده و دهان سوخته

This is the perfect scenario for being a scapegoat.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

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No, it is a standard proverb. It can be used in front of elders or bosses to politely point out an injustice.

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قوزِ بالا قوز

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One trouble on top of another.

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بی‌گناه تا پای دار می‌رود اما بالای دار نمی‌رود

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The innocent may go to the gallows but won't be hanged.

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