گندم از گندم بروید، جو از جو
gandom az gandom barâyad, jo az jo
Wheat grows from wheat, barley from barley
Significado
You reap what you sow; actions have consequences that reflect their nature.
Contexto cultural
Wheat is the most sacred and essential crop in Iran, used for 'Nan' (bread), which is treated with extreme respect. Barley is often used for animal feed, creating a hierarchy of value in the proverb. The proverb is a simplified version of Sufi teachings on the 'Mirror of the Soul.' What you project into the world is what the world reflects back to you. Many Iranian films (like those of Asghar Farhadi) explore the 'wheat and barley' theme, showing how a small lie at the beginning of a story grows into a massive crisis by the end. In Iranian schools, this proverb is one of the first moral lessons taught to children to encourage studying and good behavior.
Use it for Resignation
If someone is complaining about a problem they caused themselves, just say the first half: 'Gandom az gandom beruyad...' and trail off. It's very impactful.
Don't be a 'Barley' hater
In this proverb, barley is the 'bad' result, but in real life, barley is a healthy grain! Don't tell an Iranian farmer you hate barley.
Significado
You reap what you sow; actions have consequences that reflect their nature.
Use it for Resignation
If someone is complaining about a problem they caused themselves, just say the first half: 'Gandom az gandom beruyad...' and trail off. It's very impactful.
Don't be a 'Barley' hater
In this proverb, barley is the 'bad' result, but in real life, barley is a healthy grain! Don't tell an Iranian farmer you hate barley.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
گندم از گندم بروید، ___ از ___
The standard proverb pairs wheat (gandom) with barley (jo).
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A person who was always rude to their neighbors now needs help, but no one helps them.
The proverb explains that their past bad behavior (barley) led to their current lack of help (barley).
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: 'من تمام شب بیدار بودم و درس خواندم و حالا نمره عالی گرفتم.' Speaker B: '...'
Speaker B is acknowledging that Speaker A's hard work led to their success.
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosگندم از گندم بروید، ___ از ___
The standard proverb pairs wheat (gandom) with barley (jo).
A person who was always rude to their neighbors now needs help, but no one helps them.
The proverb explains that their past bad behavior (barley) led to their current lack of help (barley).
Speaker A: 'من تمام شب بیدار بودم و درس خواندم و حالا نمره عالی گرفتم.' Speaker B: '...'
Speaker B is acknowledging that Speaker A's hard work led to their success.
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Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasWhile it aligns with Islamic and Zoroastrian ethics, it is considered a universal moral truth and is used by secular and religious people alike.
Absolutely! It is often used to praise someone's success as the natural result of their hard work.
Proverbs often preserve archaic grammar. 'Beruyad' sounds more poetic and 'timeless' than the modern 'miruyad'.
Frases relacionadas
هر چه بکاری همان را درو میکنی
synonymWhatever you sow, you shall reap.
از ماست که بر ماست
similarIt is from us what is upon us.
کرم از خود درخته
specialized formThe worm is from the tree itself.
