خربوزے کو دیکھ کر خربوزہ رنگ پکڑتا ہے
خربوزے کو دیکھ کر خربوزہ رنگ پکڑتا ہے
Society influences character
Significado
People copy their peers
Contexto cultural
In the agricultural heartland of Punjab, this proverb is taken very literally. Farmers often use it to explain why they harvest an entire patch at once. In the refined culture of Lucknow, this proverb is used to emphasize the importance of 'Adab' (etiquette). If you sit in the company of poets, you will become a poet. Classical Urdu writers often use this proverb to describe the moral decay or upliftment of characters based on their social environment. In the UK or USA, Urdu-speaking parents use this to encourage their children to stay connected with their roots by hanging out with other Urdu speakers.
Use it for Positive Influence
While often used as a warning, using it to praise someone's good influence makes you sound very fluent and culturally aware.
Don't change the fruit!
Never say 'watermelon' (tarbooz) or 'mango' (aam). The proverb only works with 'kharbooza'.
Significado
People copy their peers
Use it for Positive Influence
While often used as a warning, using it to praise someone's good influence makes you sound very fluent and culturally aware.
Don't change the fruit!
Never say 'watermelon' (tarbooz) or 'mango' (aam). The proverb only works with 'kharbooza'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb by filling in the missing words.
خربوزے کو دیکھ کر _______ رنگ _______ ہے۔
The standard proverb uses 'kharbooza' as the second fruit and 'pakarta' as the verb.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Situation: A student starts studying hard because his roommate is a topper.
This situation describes social influence, which is the core meaning of the melon proverb.
Choose the best response to complete the dialogue.
Mother: 'Your friend is very polite, and now you are becoming polite too!' Son: 'Yes Mom, _______.'
The son is acknowledging the positive influence of his friend.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosخربوزے کو دیکھ کر _______ رنگ _______ ہے۔
The standard proverb uses 'kharbooza' as the second fruit and 'pakarta' as the verb.
Situation: A student starts studying hard because his roommate is a topper.
This situation describes social influence, which is the core meaning of the melon proverb.
Mother: 'Your friend is very polite, and now you are becoming polite too!' Son: 'Yes Mom, _______.'
The son is acknowledging the positive influence of his friend.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot necessarily, but it can be critical if used to point out bad habits. Use it carefully with elders.
Yes, if one dog starts barking because of another, you can jokingly use it.
It means 'to catch color,' referring to the ripening process of a fruit.
Yes, it is very common in Urdu essays and editorials to discuss social trends.
Because melons grow in close-knit patches and their ripening is very visible and synchronized.
Yes, to describe a specific event in the past where someone was influenced.
The proverb itself is neutral; the 'color' can be good or bad.
Yes, though often in a slightly ironic or humorous way on social media.
'A man is known by the company he keeps' is the closest match.
The 'dekh kar' part is the only tricky bit for beginners. It means 'after seeing'.
Frases relacionadas
صحبت کا اثر
similarThe effect of company.
جیسی صحبت ویسی رنگت
synonymAs the company, so the color.
ایک مچھلی پورے تالاب کو گندا کر دیتی ہے
similarOne fish spoils the whole pond.
