Signification
One does not value things they own
Contexte culturel
In villages, owning livestock like chickens was a sign of self-sufficiency. However, because they were always present, they lost their 'novelty' status compared to items bought from the market. In large families, a member's professional expertise (like being an accountant) is often ignored by relatives who would rather pay a stranger, fearing the relative 'isn't professional enough' because they see them in pajamas every day. Many Punjabis move abroad for better lives. Sometimes, those who stay behind are seen as 'daal' while those who go abroad are seen as 'murgi', even if the person at home is more successful. The phrase relies on the historical fact that meat was a rare treat. Today, even though meat is common, the linguistic 'weight' of the comparison remains powerful.
Use it for Sarcasm
This phrase is most effective when used with a slightly sarcastic tone to point out someone's hypocrisy.
Don't use for strangers
The phrase only works if there is a 'home' or 'familiar' connection. You can't use it for a random person you don't know.
Signification
One does not value things they own
Use it for Sarcasm
This phrase is most effective when used with a slightly sarcastic tone to point out someone's hypocrisy.
Don't use for strangers
The phrase only works if there is a 'home' or 'familiar' connection. You can't use it for a random person you don't know.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ਘਰ ਦੀ ਮੁਰਗੀ ____ ਬਰਾਬਰ।
'Daal' is the traditional word used in this proverb to represent something common.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Ghar di murgi daal barabar'?
Situation: A man has a world-class library at home but goes to a cafe to read common magazines.
He is undervaluing the great resource (library) he already has at home.
What is the figurative meaning of this phrase?
When someone says 'Ghar di murgi daal barabar', they mean:
The phrase is a metaphor for undervaluing what is close to us.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਮੈਂ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਵੱਡੇ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਜਾਵਾਂਗਾ।' B: 'ਕਿਉਂ? ਤੇਰੇ ਲਈ ਤਾਂ ____।'
B is pointing out that A is undervaluing his own brother's medical skills.
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Aides visuelles
The Value Perception Gap
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਘਰ ਦੀ ਮੁਰਗੀ ____ ਬਰਾਬਰ।
'Daal' is the traditional word used in this proverb to represent something common.
Situation: A man has a world-class library at home but goes to a cafe to read common magazines.
He is undervaluing the great resource (library) he already has at home.
When someone says 'Ghar di murgi daal barabar', they mean:
The phrase is a metaphor for undervaluing what is close to us.
A: 'ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਮੈਂ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਵੱਡੇ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਜਾਵਾਂਗਾ।' B: 'ਕਿਉਂ? ਤੇਰੇ ਲਈ ਤਾਂ ____।'
B is pointing out that A is undervaluing his own brother's medical skills.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt can be slightly stinging if used to tell someone they are ignoring you, but generally, it's seen as a piece of common wisdom.
Yes, it is very common for objects, like a high-quality phone or a car that someone doesn't appreciate.
Yes, in the proverb, 'daal' is fixed. You cannot change it to 'roti' or 'chawal' without losing the idiomatic effect.
Expressions liées
ਦੂਰ ਦੇ ਢੋਲ ਸੁਹਾਵਣੇ (Door de dhol suhawne)
similarDistant drums sound pleasant.
ਆਪਣੀ ਗਲੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੁੱਤਾ ਵੀ ਸ਼ੇਰ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ (Apni gali vich kutta vi sher hunda hai)
contrastEven a dog is a lion in its own street.
ਘਰ ਦਾ ਜੋਗੀ ਜੋਗੜਾ (Ghar da jogi jogra)
synonymA local hermit is just a 'jogra' (lowly beggar).
