جوجه را آخر پاییز میشمارند
juje ra akhare paeez mishomarand
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
Signification
Don't assume success until it is actually achieved.
Contexte culturel
The proverb highlights the harsh reality of traditional farming where survival was not guaranteed. It shows a deep respect for the forces of nature. Persian culture is famous for its 'Amsal-o-Hekam' (Proverbs and Wisdom). This specific proverb is one of the most cited in modern Iranian media. On Iranian Twitter/X, this phrase is often used as a hashtag (#جوجه_را_آخر_پاییز_میشمارند) during election cycles or sports tournaments.
Use it to sound wise
Using this proverb correctly in a meeting will immediately make you sound more like a native speaker.
Don't be a buzzkill
If someone is genuinely happy about a small win, saying this might make you sound like a 'negative Nancy'.
Signification
Don't assume success until it is actually achieved.
Use it to sound wise
Using this proverb correctly in a meeting will immediately make you sound more like a native speaker.
Don't be a buzzkill
If someone is genuinely happy about a small win, saying this might make you sound like a 'negative Nancy'.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
جوجه را آخر _______ میشمارند.
Autumn (Payiz) is the correct season in the proverb.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
Your friend says they will definitely win the lottery because they feel lucky.
It's used to caution against premature certainty.
What is the figurative meaning?
جوجه را آخر پاییز میشمارند یعنی چه؟
It means one shouldn't judge too early or be arrogant.
Complete the dialogue.
الف: من مطمئنم در مسابقه اول میشوم! ب: ________.
This is the natural response to someone being overconfident.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesجوجه را آخر _______ میشمارند.
Autumn (Payiz) is the correct season in the proverb.
Your friend says they will definitely win the lottery because they feel lucky.
It's used to caution against premature certainty.
جوجه را آخر پاییز میشمارند یعنی چه؟
It means one shouldn't judge too early or be arrogant.
الف: من مطمئنم در مسابقه اول میشوم! ب: ________.
This is the natural response to someone being overconfident.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
Usually, it's for positive expectations that might fail, but it can be used for any uncertain outcome.
People will understand you, but it will sound 'off'. The proverb is fixed with 'autumn'.
Expressions liées
شاهنامه آخرش خوش است
similarThe Shahnameh is pleasant at its end.
عجله کار شیطان است
builds onHaste is the devil's work.
وعده سر خرمن دادن
contrastTo give a promise at the harvest time.
