Signification
Cooperation is needed for results
Contexte culturel
The proverb is often used by elders to stop children from fighting. It teaches 'Sajha Dayitwa' (shared responsibility). In Newari communities, 'Guthi' (community organizations) rely on this principle. No festival can happen with just one person's effort. Nepali diplomats use this to explain Nepal's 'Yam between two boulders' policy, emphasizing that regional stability requires both neighbors' cooperation. On Nepali TikTok and Facebook, this is often used in the comments of 'he-said-she-said' drama to stay neutral.
Use it for Neutrality
If you don't want to take sides in an argument, this is the perfect 'get out of jail free' card.
Avoid Victim Blaming
Be careful not to use this in situations of obvious one-sided bullying or crime.
Signification
Cooperation is needed for results
Use it for Neutrality
If you don't want to take sides in an argument, this is the perfect 'get out of jail free' card.
Avoid Victim Blaming
Be careful not to use this in situations of obvious one-sided bullying or crime.
Elder Respect
Using this proverb shows you have a deep understanding of Nepali social values, which elders will highly appreciate.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
एक हातले ताली _______।
The proverb always uses the negative present form 'बज्दैन' (doesn't sound).
In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?
Two friends are arguing and blaming each other for a lost game.
The proverb highlights that both parties are involved in the situation.
What does 'हातले' (hat-le) mean in this proverb?
Identify the grammatical function.
The suffix '-le' indicates the instrumental case (with/by).
Complete the dialogue.
राम: 'श्यामले मलाई धेरै दुख दियो।' सिता: 'नरिसाऊ राम, _________ ।'
Sita is suggesting that Ram might also have played a part in the trouble.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesएक हातले ताली _______।
The proverb always uses the negative present form 'बज्दैन' (doesn't sound).
Two friends are arguing and blaming each other for a lost game.
The proverb highlights that both parties are involved in the situation.
Identify the grammatical function.
The suffix '-le' indicates the instrumental case (with/by).
राम: 'श्यामले मलाई धेरै दुख दियो।' सिता: 'नरिसाऊ राम, _________ ।'
Sita is suggesting that Ram might also have played a part in the trouble.
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Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot at all! It is used daily in news, offices, and homes. It's a timeless classic.
Yes! It's often used to praise teamwork, not just to explain fights.
It is the instrumental case, indicated by the suffix '-le'.
Sometimes people just say 'एक हातले ताली...' and leave the rest implied.
Expressions liées
एक्लै केही हुँदैन
similarNothing happens alone.
दुई जिब्रे
contrastTwo-tongued (hypocrite).
हातेमालो
builds onJoining hands.
जता मल्खु उतै ढल्कु
contrastLeaning wherever the crowd goes.
