همسایه خوب، بهتر از برادر است
hamsaye-ye khub, behtar az baradar ast
A good neighbor is better than a brother
Signification
The immediate support of a good neighbor is often more valuable than a distant relative.
Contexte culturel
Reflects the 'Mahalleh' (neighborhood) culture where neighbors act as extended family. Emphasizes the rights of the neighbor, which is a core ethical teaching. In remote villages, neighbors were the only ones who could help during harvest or illness. Even in cities, it is used to build community in apartment complexes.
Use it to compliment
Say this to a neighbor who helped you; it is a very high compliment.
Signification
The immediate support of a good neighbor is often more valuable than a distant relative.
Use it to compliment
Say this to a neighbor who helped you; it is a very high compliment.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
همسایه خوب، بهتر از _____ است.
The proverb specifically mentions 'brother'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesهمسایه خوب، بهتر از _____ است.
The proverb specifically mentions 'brother'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it can be interpreted as a slight against him. Use it carefully.
Expressions liées
حق همسایگی
similarThe rights of a neighbor
