गंगा गए गंगादास जमुना गए जमुनादास
ganga gaye gangadas jamuna gaye jamunadas
Opportunist
Signification
One who changes allegiances easily to suit their own interests; opportunist.
Contexte culturel
The Ganges and Yamuna are sacred rivers. Using their names in a proverb about opportunism is a way of contrasting holy devotion with worldly selfishness. In Indian political discourse, this is a standard insult for 'party-hoppers'.
Context is key
Only use this when you want to sound critical. It is not a neutral observation.
Signification
One who changes allegiances easily to suit their own interests; opportunist.
Context is key
Only use this when you want to sound critical. It is not a neutral observation.
Teste-toi
Which person is best described by this proverb?
Who is a 'Ganga gaye Gangadas'?
The proverb describes an opportunist, not a traveler or a religious person.
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Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWho is a 'Ganga gaye Gangadas'?
The proverb describes an opportunist, not a traveler or a religious person.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsOnly if you are joking or very frustrated. It is quite strong.
Expressions liées
गिरगिट की तरह रंग बदलना
synonymChanging colors like a chameleon
