معنی
Things are not valued where they originate.
زمینه فرهنگی
This proverb reflects the 'Village Economy' mindset where surplus leads to devaluation. It is a staple of Marathi 'Mhani' (proverbs) taught in schools to explain human psychology. Specifically relevant to the mango and cashew trade. Farmers here literally experience 'Pikate tithe vikat nahi' every summer when the local market is flooded. Used by Maharashtrians living abroad to describe how they feel more valued in their adopted countries than they did back home. Refers to the 'External Consultant' syndrome where companies pay outsiders for advice that their own employees have been giving for years.
Use for Irony
This phrase is most effective when there is a clear irony between the quality of the thing and its local reception.
Don't Overuse
Using it as an excuse for your own failures can sound bitter. Use it to observe others' situations more than your own.
معنی
Things are not valued where they originate.
Use for Irony
This phrase is most effective when there is a clear irony between the quality of the thing and its local reception.
Don't Overuse
Using it as an excuse for your own failures can sound bitter. Use it to observe others' situations more than your own.
Pair with 'Gharche'
Pairing it with 'Gharche' (family/home people) makes it sound very natural in domestic conversations.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
पिकते तिथे ______ नाही.
The standard form of the proverb is 'पिकते तिथे विकत नाही'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'पिकते तिथे विकत नाही'?
A local chef is ignored in his town but becomes a celebrity in another country.
The proverb describes the lack of local appreciation for talent that is recognized elsewhere.
Choose the best response to complete the dialogue.
A: आपल्या गावातल्या डॉक्टरकडे कोणी जात नाही, सगळे शहरात जातात. B: ________________
This response correctly identifies the irony of ignoring a local resource (the doctor).
Identify the figurative meaning of the proverb.
What does 'पिकते तिथे विकत नाही' really mean?
This is the core figurative meaning of the proverb.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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4 تمرینهاपिकते तिथे ______ नाही.
The standard form of the proverb is 'पिकते तिथे विकत नाही'.
A local chef is ignored in his town but becomes a celebrity in another country.
The proverb describes the lack of local appreciation for talent that is recognized elsewhere.
A: आपल्या गावातल्या डॉक्टरकडे कोणी जात नाही, सगळे शहरात जातात. B: ________________
This response correctly identifies the irony of ignoring a local resource (the doctor).
What does 'पिकते तिथे विकत नाही' really mean?
This is the core figurative meaning of the proverb.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, while it uses a market metaphor, it's almost always used for people, talents, and ideas in modern Marathi.
Yes, it's quite common in business to describe why a local product needs better branding or why internal talent is being ignored.
'Gharchi kombdi...' is more informal and slightly more insulting, whereas 'Pikate tithe...' is more of a philosophical observation.
Both are used. 'Pikate' is the more formal, grammatically standard form used in the proverb.
You can use this proverb, or the more formal Sanskrit 'अती परिचयात अवज्ञा' (Ati parichayat avagnya).
Hindi has 'घर की मुर्गी दाल बराबर' (Ghar ki murgi dal barabar), which is the equivalent of the 'home chicken' version, but not a direct 'Pikate tithe' equivalent.
No, that would be a misuse. It implies the person *is* good (like a ripe crop) but is just not appreciated.
Not at all. It's considered a wise observation, though it can sound a bit cynical depending on your tone.
Not really. It's inherently a critique of a negative human tendency.
Yes, it is very appropriate for formal writing and journalism.
عبارات مرتبط
घरची कोंबडी डाळीला समान
synonymThe home chicken is equal to lentils.
दूरून डोंगर साजरे
similarMountains look beautiful from a distance.
काखेत कळसा गावाला वळसा
similarHaving the pot under your arm but searching the whole village for it.
दिवाळी दसरा, घरचा विसरा
contrastDuring festivals, one forgets their own home.
