Signification
A bad experience makes one cautious.
Contexte culturel
Gujarat is home to the world's largest dairy cooperative, Amul. Milk and buttermilk are central to every meal. 'Chhas' is often called the 'nectar of the earth' in Gujarati households. The Gujarati mercantile community (Banias) uses proverbs as a form of 'oral risk management.' This proverb is a staple in business negotiations to explain why a party is being difficult or demanding. In villages, serving hot milk to a guest is a sign of high respect. If the guest burns their tongue, it's a social awkwardness that the host tries to avoid, leading to the wisdom in the proverb. Ayurveda classifies milk as 'heavy' and 'heating' (when boiled), while buttermilk is 'light' and 'cooling.' The proverb plays on these opposing qualities.
Use the Short Version
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Dūdhano dājhyo...' and trail off. People will know exactly what you mean.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small thing, you might sound like you are making excuses for being afraid.
Signification
A bad experience makes one cautious.
Use the Short Version
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Dūdhano dājhyo...' and trail off. People will know exactly what you mean.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small thing, you might sound like you are making excuses for being afraid.
The 'Chhas' Nuance
Remember that Chhas is white, just like milk. The visual similarity is why the person is confused. Mentioning this shows deep cultural understanding.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
દૂધનો ______ છાસ ______ પીએ.
The standard proverb is 'Dūdhano dājhyo chhāsa phūṅkīne pīe'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Situation: Rohan lost money in a fake mobile app. Now he refuses to use even a safe banking app.
Rohan's over-caution due to a past bad experience is exactly what the proverb describes.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: 'તું કેમ આટલી બધી તપાસ કરે છે?' B: 'ભાઈ, ગયા વખતે છેતરાયો હતો, અને ______.'
The proverb explains why B is doing so much 'checking' (tapas).
What is the literal meaning of 'Chhas' in this proverb?
In the phrase, 'Chhas' refers to:
Chhas is the Gujarati word for buttermilk, which is traditionally served cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesદૂધનો ______ છાસ ______ પીએ.
The standard proverb is 'Dūdhano dājhyo chhāsa phūṅkīne pīe'.
Situation: Rohan lost money in a fake mobile app. Now he refuses to use even a safe banking app.
Rohan's over-caution due to a past bad experience is exactly what the proverb describes.
A: 'તું કેમ આટલી બધી તપાસ કરે છે?' B: 'ભાઈ, ગયા વખતે છેતરાયો હતો, અને ______.'
The proverb explains why B is doing so much 'checking' (tapas).
In the phrase, 'Chhas' refers to:
Chhas is the Gujarati word for buttermilk, which is traditionally served cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it is generally considered a piece of wisdom. However, if said in a mocking tone, it can imply that someone is being 'too' paranoid.
You could, but it would be a joke. It is almost always used for figurative 'burns' like financial loss or emotional pain.
The meaning is identical. The only difference is the imagery (milk/buttermilk vs. biting).
Yes, it is the standard word for 'burnt' in Gujarati. You can use it for a finger burnt by a candle too.
Because Chhas looks like milk but is cold. It perfectly illustrates the 'false alarm' in the person's brain.
Expressions liées
ગયા ભવના વેર
similarEnmity from a past life
પાણી પહેલાં પાળ બાંધવી
builds onTo build a dam before the water comes
લોઢાના ચણા ચાવવા
contrastTo chew iron chickpeas
