धोबी का कुत्ता, न घर का न घाट का।
dhobi ka kutta, na ghar ka na ghaat ka.
Neither here nor there.
Significado
A person who belongs nowhere, having lost all connections.
Contexto cultural
The 'dhobi' (washerman) is a traditional caste-based profession. The proverb is deeply embedded in rural folklore. In modern cities, it is used to describe corporate employees who switch companies too often and lose loyalty.
Use with caution
It can be offensive if used to describe someone's genuine struggle.
Significado
A person who belongs nowhere, having lost all connections.
Use with caution
It can be offensive if used to describe someone's genuine struggle.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
धोबी का कुत्ता, ____ का न घाट का।
The proverb is 'dhobi ka kutta, na ghar ka na ghat ka'.
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1 ejerciciosधोबी का कुत्ता, ____ का न घाट का।
The proverb is 'dhobi ka kutta, na ghar ka na ghat ka'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasYes, it is common to use it self-deprecatingly.
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