Signification
Suffering for one's own mistakes.
Contexte culturel
Sufi poets like Bulleh Shah used this phrase to describe the human condition of being trapped in the ego (Haumai). In villages, this is often said by elders while sitting on a 'Manji' (cot) when they see a youngster making a predictable mistake. The phrase appears in many Punjabi songs to describe a lover who chose the wrong partner and is now suffering. Even in the UK or Canada, Punjabi parents use this with their children to maintain a link to traditional values of accountability.
Use the Pause
When saying this, pause after 'Phathariye' for dramatic effect. It makes the 'who will save you' part much more impactful.
Gender Neutrality
Don't try to change the ending to 'Phathariya' for men. It sounds unnatural and ruins the proverb's traditional rhythm.
Signification
Suffering for one's own mistakes.
Use the Pause
When saying this, pause after 'Phathariye' for dramatic effect. It makes the 'who will save you' part much more impactful.
Gender Neutrality
Don't try to change the ending to 'Phathariya' for men. It sounds unnatural and ruins the proverb's traditional rhythm.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
ਆਪੇ ________ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੌਣ ਛੁਡਾਏ
The standard word is 'ਫਾਥੜੀਏ' (Phathariye), meaning the trapped one.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A person loses money in a scam they were warned about.
This proverb is used for self-inflicted trouble after ignoring warnings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਮੁਸੀਬਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ। B: ਮੈਂ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੀ ਸਮਝਾਇਆ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਤੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਮੰਨਿਆ। ਹੁਣ ________।
The context of ignored advice followed by trouble leads to this proverb.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesਆਪੇ ________ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੌਣ ਛੁਡਾਏ
The standard word is 'ਫਾਥੜੀਏ' (Phathariye), meaning the trapped one.
A person loses money in a scam they were warned about.
This proverb is used for self-inflicted trouble after ignoring warnings.
A: ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਮੁਸੀਬਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ। B: ਮੈਂ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੀ ਸਮਝਾਇਆ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਤੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਮੰਨਿਆ। ਹੁਣ ________।
The context of ignored advice followed by trouble leads to this proverb.
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Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt can be. It's 'tough love'. Use it with people you know well, or when discussing a third person's mistakes.
Only if you are the boss or a senior consultant pointing out a systemic failure. Otherwise, it's too informal.
Expressions liées
ਆਪਣੇ ਪੈਰ ਤੇ ਆਪ ਕੁਹਾੜਾ ਮਾਰਨਾ
synonymTo hit one's own foot with an axe.
ਜੈਸੀ ਕਰਨੀ ਵੈਸੀ ਭਰਨੀ
similarAs you do, so shall you fill (reap).
ਆਪੇ ਬੀਜੇ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਖਾਏ
builds onWhat you sow yourself, you eat yourself.
