जल में रहकर मगर से शत्रुता ठीक नहीं
jal mein rahkar magar se shatruta thik nahin
It's not right to be hostile with a crocodile while in water
Significado
It is unwise to offend those in power or those on whom you depend.
Contexto cultural
Respect for elders and superiors is a core value, making this proverb very common in family and work settings. The crocodile is a real threat in many riverine areas, making the metaphor visceral and immediate.
Use it sparingly
It sounds very serious, so use it only when the stakes are high.
Significado
It is unwise to offend those in power or those on whom you depend.
Use it sparingly
It sounds very serious, so use it only when the stakes are high.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
जल में रहकर मगर से _____ ठीक नहीं।
The proverb specifically warns against enmity.
Which situation fits the proverb?
When should you use this proverb?
It is a warning about power dynamics.
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2 ejerciciosजल में रहकर मगर से _____ ठीक नहीं।
The proverb specifically warns against enmity.
When should you use this proverb?
It is a warning about power dynamics.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it implies a power imbalance.
Frases relacionadas
बैर मोल लेना
synonymTo buy enmity
हाथ कंगन को आरसी क्या
contrastEvidence needs no proof
