Signification
Wealth can get tasks done easily.
Contexte culturel
The 'Dam' was a copper coin in the Maratha period. This proverb shows that even in a warrior culture, the importance of a stable economy and cash flow was recognized. In Mumbai, this phrase is often used to describe 'Speed Money' or 'Jugaad'—the art of getting things done in a crowded, competitive city through financial means. In villages, this proverb is used during the harvest season when farmers hire extra labor. If you have money to pay, your crop is harvested on time. Many political thrillers in Marathi cinema use this phrase to depict the corruption in the system.
Rhyme it!
The phrase is easy to remember because 'Daam' and 'Kaam' rhyme perfectly. Use this to your advantage.
Don't over-modernize
Avoid saying 'Paisa Kari Kaam'. It sounds like a learner's mistake. Stick to 'Daam'.
Signification
Wealth can get tasks done easily.
Rhyme it!
The phrase is easy to remember because 'Daam' and 'Kaam' rhyme perfectly. Use this to your advantage.
Don't over-modernize
Avoid saying 'Paisa Kari Kaam'. It sounds like a learner's mistake. Stick to 'Daam'.
Sarcasm Alert
Often used with a roll of the eyes. Pay attention to the speaker's tone to see if they are happy or annoyed about the money's power.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
दाम करी ____.
The correct proverb is 'दाम करी काम' (Money gets the work done).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'दाम करी काम'?
Situation: You paid extra for a VIP pass to skip a 4-hour queue.
Paying extra to get a result (skipping the line) is a perfect example of this proverb.
Choose the best response for B.
A: 'त्याला इतक्या लवकर सरकारी परवानगी कशी मिळाली?' B: 'अरे, त्याने खूप पैसे खर्च केले आहेत. शेवटी...'
The context of spending money to get a permit quickly fits this proverb.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesदाम करी ____.
The correct proverb is 'दाम करी काम' (Money gets the work done).
Situation: You paid extra for a VIP pass to skip a 4-hour queue.
Paying extra to get a result (skipping the line) is a perfect example of this proverb.
A: 'त्याला इतक्या लवकर सरकारी परवानगी कशी मिळाली?' B: 'अरे, त्याने खूप पैसे खर्च केले आहेत. शेवटी...'
The context of spending money to get a permit quickly fits this proverb.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it is an obsolete coin. Today, it is only used in proverbs or to mean 'price/value' in some contexts.
Probably not. It might imply you are willing to take or give bribes. Use it to discuss market trends instead.
'Paisa' is the modern currency unit. 'Daam' is historical and more formal/proverbial.
It is neutral. It describes a reality. Whether that reality is good or bad depends on the context.
Expressions liées
पैसा बोलतो
synonymMoney talks.
अति तिथे माती
contrastExcess leads to ruin.
खिसा गरम तर काम नरम
similarIf the pocket is full, work is easy.
