Signification
Things look good from a distance.
Contexte culturel
The Sahyadri mountains are a symbol of pride but also of hardship. The proverb reflects the pragmatic nature of the Marathi people who value hard work over appearances. Saint-poets often used this to describe the material world (Maya). The world looks beautiful, but it is an illusion that leads to suffering. With the rise of IT and corporate culture, this phrase is now used to describe the 'burnout' that comes with high-paying jobs that look glamorous from the outside. Farmers use this when their children want to leave farming for city jobs, reminding them that the city isn't as easy as it looks on TV.
Use it for Sarcasm
You can use this phrase sarcastically when someone is bragging about something that you know is actually a mess.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep the phrase exactly as it is. Changing 'sajire' to 'sajira' makes it sound like you're a beginner.
Signification
Things look good from a distance.
Use it for Sarcasm
You can use this phrase sarcastically when someone is bragging about something that you know is actually a mess.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep the phrase exactly as it is. Changing 'sajire' to 'sajira' makes it sound like you're a beginner.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
दुरून ______ साजिरे.
The standard proverb uses 'डोंगर' (mountain).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Durun dongar sajire'?
Situation: You see a beautiful car in a photo, but when you see it in person, it has rust and a broken engine.
The car looked good from a distance (the photo) but was flawed up close.
Choose the best response.
A: 'मला वाटते की अमेरिकेत खूप मजा असेल.' B: 'सांगता येत नाही, ________.'
B is warning A that life in America might not be as fun as it looks from a distance.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesदुरून ______ साजिरे.
The standard proverb uses 'डोंगर' (mountain).
Situation: You see a beautiful car in a photo, but when you see it in person, it has rust and a broken engine.
The car looked good from a distance (the photo) but was flawed up close.
A: 'मला वाटते की अमेरिकेत खूप मजा असेल.' B: 'सांगता येत नाही, ________.'
B is warning A that life in America might not be as fun as it looks from a distance.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, Hindi uses 'Door ke dhol suhavane'. While the meaning is the same, the mountain metaphor is specific to Marathi.
Yes! If someone seems very nice and perfect from afar, but is difficult to work with, you can say 'Durun dongar sajire'.
Expressions liées
दूरचे ढोल सुहावने
synonymDistant drums sound pleasant.
अति तिथे माती
similarExcess of anything leads to ruin.
दिसते तसे नसते
similarThings are not as they appear.
