Signification
Someone who thinks they are too smart often fails.
Contexte culturel
The ox is a sacred and vital part of the family. This proverb shows that even a valuable resource like an ox is useless if the owner lacks practical wisdom. Famous humorist Pu La Deshpande often used this proverb to describe 'intellectual' characters who were disconnected from reality. In Pune and Mumbai offices, this is used to mock 'over-engineering'—making a simple software or process too complex. Marathi parents use this to teach children that being 'clever' in arguments won't get them out of their responsibilities.
Use it Sarcastically
This proverb is 90% used in a sarcastic tone. Practice your 'eye-roll' while saying it!
Don't use with Bosses
Even if your boss is being over-smart, using this proverb might get you fired. It's quite blunt.
Signification
Someone who thinks they are too smart often fails.
Use it Sarcastically
This proverb is 90% used in a sarcastic tone. Practice your 'eye-roll' while saying it!
Don't use with Bosses
Even if your boss is being over-smart, using this proverb might get you fired. It's quite blunt.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the proverb.
अती शहाणा त्याचा ______ रिकामा.
The proverb specifically uses 'बैल' (ox) as the symbol of work.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
समीरने नवीन लॅपटॉप दुरुस्त करायचा प्रयत्न केला, पण आता तो चालूच होत नाहीये.
Samer tried to be 'over-smart' by fixing it himself and failed.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Shahana'.
जास्त ______ होऊ नकोस, नाहीतर नुकसान होईल.
In this context, we are addressing a person directly as 'smart'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी परीक्षेसाठी ५ पुस्तकं वाचली, पण मुख्य धडाच विसरलो! B: अरेरे! म्हणतात ना, ______.
Reading 5 books but forgetting the main lesson is a classic 'over-smart' mistake.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesअती शहाणा त्याचा ______ रिकामा.
The proverb specifically uses 'बैल' (ox) as the symbol of work.
समीरने नवीन लॅपटॉप दुरुस्त करायचा प्रयत्न केला, पण आता तो चालूच होत नाहीये.
Samer tried to be 'over-smart' by fixing it himself and failed.
जास्त ______ होऊ नकोस, नाहीतर नुकसान होईल.
In this context, we are addressing a person directly as 'smart'.
A: मी परीक्षेसाठी ५ पुस्तकं वाचली, पण मुख्य धडाच विसरलो! B: अरेरे! म्हणतात ना, ______.
Reading 5 books but forgetting the main lesson is a classic 'over-smart' mistake.
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Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIn Marathi proverbs, yes. It implies an excess that crosses the limit of usefulness.
Yes, but the proverb itself remains masculine because it refers to the 'Bail' (ox). You don't change it to 'Rikami'.
'Hushar' usually means clever/intelligent. 'Shahana' means wise. 'Ati Shahana' means someone who over-estimates their wisdom.
Expressions liées
अति तिथे माती
similarExcess of anything leads to ruin.
दीड शहाणा
specialized formOne and a half times smart (A smart-aleck).
शहाण्याला शब्दाचा मार
contrastA wise person understands with just a word.
उतावळा नवरा गुडघ्याला बाशिंग
similarAn over-eager groom ties the wedding ornament to his knee.
