जल में रहकर मगर से शत्रुता ठीक नहीं
jal mein rahkar magar se shatruta thik nahin
It's not right to be hostile with a crocodile while in water
Signification
It is unwise to offend those in power or those on whom you depend.
Contexte culturel
Respect for elders and superiors is a core value, making this proverb very common in family and work settings. The crocodile is a real threat in many riverine areas, making the metaphor visceral and immediate.
Use it sparingly
It sounds very serious, so use it only when the stakes are high.
Signification
It is unwise to offend those in power or those on whom you depend.
Use it sparingly
It sounds very serious, so use it only when the stakes are high.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
जल में रहकर मगर से _____ ठीक नहीं।
The proverb specifically warns against enmity.
Which situation fits the proverb?
When should you use this proverb?
It is a warning about power dynamics.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesजल में रहकर मगर से _____ ठीक नहीं।
The proverb specifically warns against enmity.
When should you use this proverb?
It is a warning about power dynamics.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it implies a power imbalance.
Expressions liées
बैर मोल लेना
synonymTo buy enmity
हाथ कंगन को आरसी क्या
contrastEvidence needs no proof
