Significado
Too much of anything is bad
Contexto cultural
In Marathi cooking, balance (called 'Praman') is key. If you add too much 'Godatikat' (sweet and spicy), the dish is ruined. Chefs often use this proverb to teach apprentices. During Diwali, kids make 'Killa' (mud forts). If they use too much water, the fort collapses. Parents use this as a practical lesson for the proverb. Ayurvedic practitioners in Maharashtra often cite this proverb when patients over-consume healthy herbs like Neem or Turmeric, which can be toxic in excess. Many 'Abhangas' (devotional poems) warn against the 'Ati' of ego (Ahankar). The proverb is seen as a secular version of these spiritual teachings.
Use it as a 'Mic Drop'
When someone is arguing too much, just say 'Ati Tithe Mati' and walk away. It's a perfect conversation ender.
Don't over-explain
The beauty of this proverb is its brevity. Don't say 'Ati tithe mati because too much is bad.' Just say the proverb.
Significado
Too much of anything is bad
Use it as a 'Mic Drop'
When someone is arguing too much, just say 'Ati Tithe Mati' and walk away. It's a perfect conversation ender.
Don't over-explain
The beauty of this proverb is its brevity. Don't say 'Ati tithe mati because too much is bad.' Just say the proverb.
Parental Gold
If you are a parent, this is your most powerful tool to stop kids from eating too much candy or watching too much TV.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
अती तिथे ____.
The standard proverb is 'अती तिथे माती'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Ati Tithe Mati'?
Situation A: A student studies 2 hours every day. Situation B: A student studies 20 hours a day and forgets everything in the exam.
Situation B shows the negative result of excess.
What does 'Mati' symbolize in this proverb?
In 'Ati Tithe Mati', Mati means:
Mati (soil) represents something that has lost its value.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: मी आज १० कप चहा प्यायलो. श्याम: अरे बापरे! ____.
Drinking 10 cups of tea is an excess, so the proverb fits as a warning.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosअती तिथे ____.
The standard proverb is 'अती तिथे माती'.
Situation A: A student studies 2 hours every day. Situation B: A student studies 20 hours a day and forgets everything in the exam.
Situation B shows the negative result of excess.
In 'Ati Tithe Mati', Mati means:
Mati (soil) represents something that has lost its value.
राम: मी आज १० कप चहा प्यायलो. श्याम: अरे बापरे! ____.
Drinking 10 cups of tea is an excess, so the proverb fits as a warning.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasBoth are used. In standard Marathi, it is written as 'अति' (short i), but in the proverb, it is often pronounced and written as 'अती' (long i) for emphasis.
Yes, it is very common in business to warn against over-expansion or over-budgeting.
No, it is considered wise advice. However, the tone should be helpful, not mocking.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'थेंबे थेंबे तळे साचे' (Drop by drop, a lake fills) emphasizes the value of small, consistent efforts.
Frases relacionadas
अति शहाणा त्याचा बैल रिकामा
similarAn over-smart person fails in their tasks.
अति परिचयात् अवज्ञा
specialized formToo much familiarity leads to loss of respect.
माती मोल होणे
builds onTo become worthless.
मर्यादा सोडणे
contrastTo cross limits.
