Significado
An insider's betrayal causes the most damage.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Bhed' (secret) is deeply tied to honor (Izzat). Revealing a family secret is seen as destroying the family's honor. The proverb is a direct reference to the Ramayana. Vibhishana is a complex figure; some see him as a traitor, others as a righteous man who chose truth over family. Urdu poets often use this concept to lament the betrayal of friends or fellow countrymen during colonial times. The phrase is frequently used in business ethics training to warn against data breaches and internal leaks.
Shorten it
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Ghar ka bhedi' and people will understand the rest.
Don't over-use
This is a strong proverb. Using it for small things makes you sound like a drama queen.
Significado
An insider's betrayal causes the most damage.
Shorten it
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Ghar ka bhedi' and people will understand the rest.
Don't over-use
This is a strong proverb. Using it for small things makes you sound like a drama queen.
Cultural Nuance
Using this in a business meeting in Pakistan shows you have a deep understanding of local wisdom and risk management.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
گھر کا بھیدی ______ ڈھائے۔
The standard proverb uses 'Lanka' to symbolize the great city that was destroyed.
Choose the best situation for this proverb.
When should you use 'Ghar ka bhedi Lanka dhaye'?
The proverb is specifically for insiders (family) revealing secrets (bhed).
Match the Urdu words with their English meanings in the context of this proverb.
Match the following:
Understanding the individual components helps in memorizing the whole phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct proverb.
A: 'How did the competitor know our secret plan?' B: 'Our manager told them. ______.'
The context of an insider (manager) leaking secrets fits this proverb perfectly.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosگھر کا بھیدی ______ ڈھائے۔
The standard proverb uses 'Lanka' to symbolize the great city that was destroyed.
When should you use 'Ghar ka bhedi Lanka dhaye'?
The proverb is specifically for insiders (family) revealing secrets (bhed).
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Understanding the individual components helps in memorizing the whole phrase.
A: 'How did the competitor know our secret plan?' B: 'Our manager told them. ______.'
The context of an insider (manager) leaking secrets fits this proverb perfectly.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it refers to modern-day Sri Lanka, which in the Ramayana was the kingdom of Ravana.
Yes, the proverb is fixed in the masculine form but applies to anyone regardless of gender.
Yes, it is a very serious accusation of betrayal and lack of loyalty.
The most common equivalents are 'The enemy within' or 'A mole'.
Because Lanka was a city of gold and considered invincible; its fall was a massive event caused by an insider.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi and used with the same frequency.
Rarely. It's almost always negative, though a whistleblower might be seen as a 'bhedi' by the corrupt organization.
No, it means to demolish or cause to fall. People confuse it with burning because Lanka was burned in the story.
The concept is A1, but the vocabulary (bhedi, dhaye) is more advanced. It's a 'must-know' for beginners because of its popularity.
It's 'Bhay-dee' with a heavy, breathy 'B'.
Frases relacionadas
آستین کا سانپ
synonymA snake in the sleeve.
اپنوں نے ہی لوٹا
similarOur own people robbed us.
دشمنِ جاں
contrastA deadly enemy.
راز فاش کرنا
builds onTo reveal a secret.
