Signification
Live within your means.
Contexte culturel
Frugality is seen as a virtue in traditional Marathi households. Overspending is often criticized as 'Udhalpatti'. In Pune, the cultural capital, this proverb is almost a lifestyle. Punekars are known for being very careful with money. Farmers use this to manage seeds and resources during the sowing season. Younger generations use it ironically when they realize they've spent too much on a weekend trip.
Use it for advice
It's a very polite way to tell someone they are spending too much without being direct.
Don't over-use
If you say it to someone who is genuinely struggling, it might sound insensitive.
Signification
Live within your means.
Use it for advice
It's a very polite way to tell someone they are spending too much without being direct.
Don't over-use
If you say it to someone who is genuinely struggling, it might sound insensitive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the proverb.
अंथरूण पाहून पाय _______.
The standard proverb uses 'पसरावे' (pasrave) which means to spread or stretch.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Situation: Rohan wants to buy a luxury watch but he hasn't paid his rent yet.
This proverb is about financial limits, which fits Rohan's situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'मी हे नवीन घर घेऊ का? खूप महाग आहे.' B: 'तुझे बजेट बघ, _______.'
B is advising A to check their budget and live within means.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesअंथरूण पाहून पाय _______.
The standard proverb uses 'पसरावे' (pasrave) which means to spread or stretch.
Situation: Rohan wants to buy a luxury watch but he hasn't paid his rent yet.
This proverb is about financial limits, which fits Rohan's situation.
A: 'मी हे नवीन घर घेऊ का? खूप महाग आहे.' B: 'तुझे बजेट बघ, _______.'
B is advising A to check their budget and live within means.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questions'Anthrun' is the traditional, more formal word used in literature. 'Chadar' is very common in modern spoken Marathi.
Yes, metaphorically you can use it to say someone should take on only as much work as they have time for.
Expressions liées
हात आखडता घेणे
similarTo spend less or be stingy.
अति तिथे माती
similarExcess of anything leads to ruin.
खिशात नाही आणा आणि बाजीराव म्हणा
contrastActing like a king without a penny.
