Significado
Doing things too fast leads to mistakes
Contexto cultural
In villages, this proverb is often followed by 'gadd piche goye' (the cart ends up in dung), reflecting the agricultural lifestyle. The concept of 'Sahaj' (natural state/patience) in Sikhism aligns with this proverb, discouraging impulsive ego-driven actions. Used frequently in traffic safety campaigns by the Punjab Police to discourage speeding. In countries like Canada or the UK, Punjabi parents use this to remind their children not to lose their cultural 'steadiness' in the fast-paced Western world.
Use it as a self-correction
If you catch yourself rushing, say it out loud to slow your heart rate and focus.
Don't use it in emergencies
Telling someone to slow down during a fire is inappropriate.
Significado
Doing things too fast leads to mistakes
Use it as a self-correction
If you catch yourself rushing, say it out loud to slow your heart rate and focus.
Don't use it in emergencies
Telling someone to slow down during a fire is inappropriate.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
ਕਾਹਲੀ ਅੱਗੇ ____।
The correct word is 'ਟੋਏ' (pits).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'ਕਾਹਲੀ ਅੱਗੇ ਟੋਏ'?
A person is rushing to finish a painting and spills the paint.
Spilling paint due to rushing is a perfect example of a 'pit' (mistake) caused by haste.
What is the figurative meaning of 'ਟੋਏ' (pits) in this proverb?
In the proverb, 'pits' represent:
In a figurative sense, 'pits' refer to the negative consequences of rushing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਤੇਜ਼ ਗੱਡੀ ਚਲਾਵਾਂਗਾ। B: ਨਹੀਂ, ____।
B is warning A about the dangers of driving too fast.
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4 ejerciciosਕਾਹਲੀ ਅੱਗੇ ____।
The correct word is 'ਟੋਏ' (pits).
A person is rushing to finish a painting and spills the paint.
Spilling paint due to rushing is a perfect example of a 'pit' (mistake) caused by haste.
In the proverb, 'pits' represent:
In a figurative sense, 'pits' refer to the negative consequences of rushing.
A: ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਤੇਜ਼ ਗੱਡੀ ਚਲਾਵਾਂਗਾ। B: ਨਹੀਂ, ____।
B is warning A about the dangers of driving too fast.
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Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, it applies to mental decisions, work, and relationships as well.
Yes, if you are explaining why a project needs more time for quality checks.
It is 'Toye' (plural) because haste usually leads to many problems, not just one.
Frases relacionadas
ਸਹਿਜ ਪਕੈ ਸੋ ਮੀਠਾ ਹੋਇ
similarThat which cooks slowly is sweet.
ਕਾਹਲੀ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਸ਼ੈਤਾਨ ਦਾ
synonymHaste is the work of the devil.
ਹੌਲੀ ਘਿਓ ਵੀ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ
similarEven ghee (clarified butter) is sweet when processed slowly.
