धोबी का कुत्ता न घर का, न घाट का
dhobi ka kutta na ghar ka, na ghat ka
Washerman's dog, neither of home nor ghat (Neither here nor there)
Signification
Someone who belongs nowhere or has no stable position.
Contexte culturel
The dhobi-ghat system is a traditional part of urban and rural life, making the imagery very relatable. This proverb is often used in family settings to advise children to pick a path and stick to it. It is frequently used in political commentary to describe politicians who switch parties and lose support from both sides.
Use it for emphasis
Use this when you want to highlight the negative consequences of lack of commitment.
Signification
Someone who belongs nowhere or has no stable position.
Use it for emphasis
Use this when you want to highlight the negative consequences of lack of commitment.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
धोबी का कुत्ता ____, ____ का।
The proverb follows a specific negative structure.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesधोबी का कुत्ता ____, ____ का।
The proverb follows a specific negative structure.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsहाँ, यह थोड़ा कठोर हो सकता है। इसे दोस्तों के बीच मज़ाक में या किसी की स्थिति पर टिप्पणी करते समय सावधानी से उपयोग करें।
Expressions liées
दो नावों पर सवार होना
similarTo try to do two things at once.
