धोबी का कुत्ता न घर का न घाट का
dhobi ka kutta na ghar ka na ghaat ka
Neither here nor there
Signification
Someone who belongs nowhere or is useful to no one; a person without a clear place.
Contexte culturel
The 'ghat' is a central part of daily life for the washerman community, making this imagery very relatable. Proverbs involving animals are very common in Hindi to teach moral lessons.
Use it for emphasis
Use this when someone is being particularly indecisive to show the severity of their situation.
Signification
Someone who belongs nowhere or is useful to no one; a person without a clear place.
Use it for emphasis
Use this when someone is being particularly indecisive to show the severity of their situation.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
धोबी का कुत्ता न ____ का न ____ का।
The proverb specifically mentions the house and the riverbank.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesधोबी का कुत्ता न ____ का न ____ का।
The proverb specifically mentions the house and the riverbank.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt is critical, but not inherently abusive. Use it carefully with friends.
Expressions liées
दो नावों पर सवार होना
similarTo be indecisive.
