Signification
Being excessively careful about small expenses while neglecting larger, more important ones.
Contexte culturel
The term 'damdi' is archaic, making the proverb sound traditional and wise.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it for everyone who saves money; only for the extreme cases.
Signification
Being excessively careful about small expenses while neglecting larger, more important ones.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it for everyone who saves money; only for the extreme cases.
Teste-toi
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A person refuses to buy a heater in freezing weather to save money. Is this 'chamdi jaye par damdi na jaye'?
Yes, because they are sacrificing physical comfort (skin) to save a small amount of money (damdi).
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesA person refuses to buy a heater in freezing weather to save money. Is this 'chamdi jaye par damdi na jaye'?
Yes, because they are sacrificing physical comfort (skin) to save a small amount of money (damdi).
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt's judgmental but not necessarily rude. Use it with friends.
Expressions liées
मक्खीचूस
synonymSomeone who is extremely stingy.
