Signification
Excess of anything is bad.
Contexte culturel
In Marathi culture, 'Mati' is often used in idioms to represent the end of something. For example, 'Mati mol' means 'worth the price of soil' (dirt cheap). The proverb aligns with Ayurvedic principles which suggest that even medicine (Aushadh) can become poison (Visha) if taken in excess. Parents frequently use this to teach children the value of 'Sanyam' (self-control), especially regarding sweets and play. The proverb reflects the farmer's relationship with rain. While rain is a blessing, 'Ativrushti' (excessive rain) is a disaster that washes away the soil.
The Rhyme Rule
Always remember the rhyme. If you forget the words, just remember 'A-T' and 'M-T'.
Don't be a killjoy
Using this phrase too often when someone is having fun can make you seem like a 'party pooper'.
Signification
Excess of anything is bad.
The Rhyme Rule
Always remember the rhyme. If you forget the words, just remember 'A-T' and 'M-T'.
Don't be a killjoy
Using this phrase too often when someone is having fun can make you seem like a 'party pooper'.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
अति तेथे ______.
The standard proverb is 'अति तेथे माती'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Ati tethe mati'?
Choose the correct scenario:
Drinking 15 cups of tea is an 'excess' (ati) which can lead to health issues (mati).
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Rahul: 'मी आज सलग १० चित्रपट पाहिले.' Sneha: 'अरे बापरे! डोळ्यांना त्रास होईल. म्हणतात ना...'
Sneha is warning Rahul about the consequences of watching too many movies.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesअति तेथे ______.
The standard proverb is 'अति तेथे माती'.
Choose the correct scenario:
Drinking 15 cups of tea is an 'excess' (ati) which can lead to health issues (mati).
Rahul: 'मी आज सलग १० चित्रपट पाहिले.' Sneha: 'अरे बापरे! डोळ्यांना त्रास होईल. म्हणतात ना...'
Sneha is warning Rahul about the consequences of watching too many movies.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, if you are discussing over-investment or over-expansion, it sounds very wise.
No, it literally means soil. In this context, it just means something has lost its value.
Expressions liées
अति शहाणा त्याचा बैल रिकामा
similarAn over-smart person's work never gets done.
अति तिथे माती
variationSame as canonical form.
प्रमाणाबाहेर
builds onBeyond limits.
हात राखून खर्च करणे
contrastTo spend carefully/with restraint.
