Signification
A person with little knowledge is king among ignorant.
Contexte culturel
In Nepal, this proverb is frequently used in political discourse to criticize leaders who are seen as incompetent but remain in power because the electorate is not fully aware of better alternatives. In remote villages, someone who can speak a bit of English or has a basic government job is often given immense respect, embodying this proverb. Professors use this to warn students against being satisfied with low standards. They encourage students to compete globally rather than just being the best in their class. With the rise of IT in Nepal, older generations often view anyone who can fix a Wi-Fi router as a genius, a modern application of the proverb.
Use for Humility
If someone praises you too much, use this phrase to show you are just a beginner among other beginners.
Sensitivity
Be careful using this around people with visual impairments as the literal terms can be offensive.
Signification
A person with little knowledge is king among ignorant.
Use for Humility
If someone praises you too much, use this phrase to show you are just a beginner among other beginners.
Sensitivity
Be careful using this around people with visual impairments as the literal terms can be offensive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
अन्धो देशमा _______ राजा।
The proverb is 'अन्धो देशमा काणो राजा'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Situation: A person who knows basic math is leading a group of people who cannot count.
This situation describes relative superiority in a group of ignorant people.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमीलाई मात्र यो सफ्टवेयर चलाउन आउँछ? B: हो, अरू कसैलाई आउँदैन, त्यसैले म त _______।
The speaker is acknowledging they are the only one with the skill.
What does 'काणो' mean in this proverb?
काणो शब्दको अर्थ के हो?
'Kano' specifically means a person with one functioning eye.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesअन्धो देशमा _______ राजा।
The proverb is 'अन्धो देशमा काणो राजा'.
Situation: A person who knows basic math is leading a group of people who cannot count.
This situation describes relative superiority in a group of ignorant people.
A: तिमीलाई मात्र यो सफ्टवेयर चलाउन आउँछ? B: हो, अरू कसैलाई आउँदैन, त्यसैले म त _______।
The speaker is acknowledging they are the only one with the skill.
काणो शब्दको अर्थ के हो?
'Kano' specifically means a person with one functioning eye.
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Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt can be. It implies that the person's 'expertise' is not actually impressive. Use it carefully.
Yes, although 'Raja' means king, the proverb is a fixed form and applies to any gender.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'विद्वानको बीचमा मूर्ख' (A fool among scholars) is a contrasting concept.
Expressions liées
बाँदरको हातमा नरिवल
similarA coconut in a monkey's hand.
नहुनु भन्दा कानो मामा निको
similarA one-eyed uncle is better than no uncle.
आकाशको फल आँखा तरी मर
contrastStaring at a fruit in the sky until you die.
