Signification
One who suffered before fears similar signs.
Contexte culturel
Cows are considered wealth in rural Bengal. A fire in a cowshed is a catastrophic economic and emotional loss, which is why this metaphor is so powerful. 'Sindur' (vermilion) is a deep red powder. Its use here to describe clouds highlights the specific visual trigger—the color of fire. Authors like Saratchandra Chattopadhyay often used such proverbs to depict the cautious and sometimes superstitious nature of village life. In modern urban settings, this proverb is frequently used in political talk shows to describe voters' skepticism toward government promises.
Use the Short Version
In casual conversation, you can just say 'সে তো ঘরপোড়া গরু' (He is a house-burnt cow) and everyone will understand the full meaning.
Empathy over Mockery
While it can be used to point out irrationality, it's often used to show you understand *why* someone is afraid. It's an empathetic proverb.
Signification
One who suffered before fears similar signs.
Use the Short Version
In casual conversation, you can just say 'সে তো ঘরপোড়া গরু' (He is a house-burnt cow) and everyone will understand the full meaning.
Empathy over Mockery
While it can be used to point out irrationality, it's often used to show you understand *why* someone is afraid. It's an empathetic proverb.
Don't change the animal
Never say 'house-burnt goat' or 'house-burnt cat.' The cow is essential to the Bengali cultural imagery.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
ঘরপোড়া গরু ______ মেঘ দেখলে ডরায়।
'সিঁদুরে' (Sindure) is the traditional word used in this proverb to describe the reddish clouds.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
রহিম একবার সড়ক দুর্ঘটনায় পড়েছিল। এখন সে বাসে উঠতে ভয় পায়।
Rahim's fear of buses after an accident is a classic example of a 'house-burnt cow' fearing a reminder of trauma.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the proverb.
মিতা: 'তুমি কি আবার শেয়ার বাজারে টাকা খাটাবে?' রনি: 'না ভাই, গতবার সব হারিয়েছি। ______।'
The full proverb is the most natural way to express this sentiment in a conversation about financial loss.
What does 'সিঁদুরে মেঘ' (Sindure Megh) symbolize in this proverb?
প্রবাদটিতে 'সিঁদুরে মেঘ' কিসের প্রতীক?
It symbolizes a slight sign or resemblance to a past danger (fire).
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesঘরপোড়া গরু ______ মেঘ দেখলে ডরায়।
'সিঁদুরে' (Sindure) is the traditional word used in this proverb to describe the reddish clouds.
রহিম একবার সড়ক দুর্ঘটনায় পড়েছিল। এখন সে বাসে উঠতে ভয় পায়।
Rahim's fear of buses after an accident is a classic example of a 'house-burnt cow' fearing a reminder of trauma.
মিতা: 'তুমি কি আবার শেয়ার বাজারে টাকা খাটাবে?' রনি: 'না ভাই, গতবার সব হারিয়েছি। ______।'
The full proverb is the most natural way to express this sentiment in a conversation about financial loss.
প্রবাদটিতে 'সিঁদুরে মেঘ' কিসের প্রতীক?
It symbolizes a slight sign or resemblance to a past danger (fire).
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Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but mostly in proverbs, poetry, or songs. In daily speech, people usually say 'ভয় পায়' (bhoy pay).
It's better suited for significant setbacks. Using it for a tiny mistake might sound a bit dramatic, but it's possible in a joking way.
'Sindur' is vermilion, a bright red-orange powder. In this context, it describes the specific color of the clouds.
Yes, it is equally popular and used in the same way in both regions.
It's 'frozen' or formal in its full form, but the concept is used informally all the time.
Expressions liées
একবার ঠকলে দুইবার শিখি
similarLearning twice from being cheated once.
দুধে পোড়া মুখ ঘোলে ভয় পায়
synonymA mouth burnt by hot milk fears even buttermilk (which is cold).
ন্যাড়া একবারই বেলতলায় যায়
similarA bald man goes under a wood-apple tree only once (because a falling fruit hurts him).
ভীতুর ডিম
contrastA coward (literally: a coward's egg).
