معنی
Appearances can be deceptive.
زمینه فرهنگی
In villages, this proverb is often used to warn young people against the 'glitter' of city life, which might seem attractive but can be difficult and hollow. During weddings, elders use this to remind the couple that a happy marriage is based on character, not the amount of gold jewelry displayed. Many Marathi plays (Natak) use this theme to show a villain who appears very noble but is actually the antagonist. Consumer awareness campaigns in Maharashtra often use this proverb to warn citizens against misleading advertisements and 'get rich quick' schemes.
Use it for scams
This is the perfect phrase to use when talking about internet scams or 'get rich quick' schemes.
Don't use 'Nahi'
Remember to use 'Naste' instead of 'Nahi' to sound like a native speaker.
معنی
Appearances can be deceptive.
Use it for scams
This is the perfect phrase to use when talking about internet scams or 'get rich quick' schemes.
Don't use 'Nahi'
Remember to use 'Naste' instead of 'Nahi' to sound like a native speaker.
Social Media Context
Using this phrase while discussing Instagram or TikTok filters will make you sound very culturally relevant.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
चकाकते ते _______ नसते.
The proverb specifically uses 'Sone' (gold) as the standard of value.
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A friend wants to buy a very cheap 'designer' watch from a street vendor.
This proverb is used to warn against things that look valuable but are likely fake or low quality.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'हा फोन खूप स्वस्त मिळतोय, मी घेऊ का?' B: 'नको, तो बनावट असू शकतो. लक्षात ठेव, _______.'
The context of a 'fake' or 'too good to be true' product requires this proverb.
Match the Marathi word with its English meaning in the proverb.
1. चकाकते, 2. सोने, 3. नसते
1-B, 2-A, 3-C is the correct mapping.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاचकाकते ते _______ नसते.
The proverb specifically uses 'Sone' (gold) as the standard of value.
A friend wants to buy a very cheap 'designer' watch from a street vendor.
This proverb is used to warn against things that look valuable but are likely fake or low quality.
A: 'हा फोन खूप स्वस्त मिळतोय, मी घेऊ का?' B: 'नको, तो बनावट असू शकतो. लक्षात ठेव, _______.'
The context of a 'fake' or 'too good to be true' product requires this proverb.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
1-B, 2-A, 3-C is the correct mapping.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالYes, it is very common in Marathi essays, newspaper editorials, and literature to provide a moral conclusion.
Absolutely. It is most commonly used to describe people who look charming but have bad intentions.
'Nahi' means 'is not' (specific), while 'Naste' means 'is not' (as a general rule). Proverbs always use 'Naste'.
People sometimes just say 'Chakakte te sone naste...' and leave the rest to the listener's imagination.
It can be if you are directly criticizing their choice. It's better used as general advice or about a third party.
عبارات مرتبط
दिसतं तसं नसतं
synonymThings are not as they appear.
अति तिथे माती
similarExcess leads to ruin.
खायला काळ आणि भुईला भार
contrastSomeone who is useless and a burden.
नाव मोठे लक्षण खोटे
similarBig name, but bad qualities.
