Signification
Actions have consequences.
Contexte culturel
The proverb is often used by elders to instill a sense of 'Dharma' or duty in children, emphasizing that God or the Universe keeps a tally of all deeds. The concept aligns with the Gurbani teaching 'Aape beej aape hi kha' (You sow yourself and you eat the fruit yourself). Villains in Punjabi movies often meet their end with the hero or a side character uttering this phrase as a final verdict. In cities like Chandigarh or Ludhiana, the phrase is sometimes used sarcastically among friends when someone makes a minor mistake that backfires.
Rhyme to Remember
Focus on the 'ni' sound. If you forget the words, remember it rhymes like 'Honey' and 'Money' (but with 'ni').
Don't be Mean
Avoid saying this to someone who is grieving a loss that wasn't their fault. It can be very offensive.
Signification
Actions have consequences.
Rhyme to Remember
Focus on the 'ni' sound. If you forget the words, remember it rhymes like 'Honey' and 'Money' (but with 'ni').
Don't be Mean
Avoid saying this to someone who is grieving a loss that wasn't their fault. It can be very offensive.
Use for Praise
Surprise your Punjabi friends by using it when they succeed. It shows you understand the depth of their hard work.
Social Media
You'll see this a lot in YouTube comments on Punjabi music videos where the 'bad guy' gets beaten up.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ਜੈਸੀ ਕਰਨੀ ਵੈਸੀ _______।
The standard proverb is 'Jaisi Karni Vaisi Bharni'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Jaisi Karni Vaisi Bharni'?
Scenario: Aman worked very hard for his business for 10 years and now he is a millionaire.
The proverb can be used for positive consequences resulting from hard work.
Choose the grammatically correct version of the proverb.
Which one is correct?
Both 'Karni' and 'Bharni' are feminine, so 'Jaisi' and 'Vaisi' must be used.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਉਸਨੇ ਸਭ ਨਾਲ ਝੂਠ ਬੋਲਿਆ, ਹੁਣ ਕੋਈ ਉਸਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ। B: _________।
The proverb is the most natural response to someone facing the consequences of their lies.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਜੈਸੀ ਕਰਨੀ ਵੈਸੀ _______।
The standard proverb is 'Jaisi Karni Vaisi Bharni'.
Scenario: Aman worked very hard for his business for 10 years and now he is a millionaire.
The proverb can be used for positive consequences resulting from hard work.
Which one is correct?
Both 'Karni' and 'Bharni' are feminine, so 'Jaisi' and 'Vaisi' must be used.
A: ਉਸਨੇ ਸਭ ਨਾਲ ਝੂਠ ਬੋਲਿਆ, ਹੁਣ ਕੋਈ ਉਸਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ। B: _________।
The proverb is the most natural response to someone facing the consequences of their lies.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be used for good things too, though it is more common for negative consequences.
It's better to use more formal language like 'hard work results in success' unless the interviewer uses it first.
Yes, it is essentially the Punjabi folk definition of Karma.
Because 'Karni' is a feminine noun in Punjabi grammar.
Yes, the exact same phrase is used in Hindi with the same meaning.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Kismat' (fate) is often used to describe things that don't follow this logic.
It has spiritual roots but is used by everyone regardless of religion.
No, that mixes two different proverbs. Use 'Bharni' with 'Karni'.
You can use it as a standalone comment or at the end of a sentence describing an event.
Not at all. It is a timeless classic used by all ages.
Expressions liées
ਜੇਹਾ ਬੀਜੋਗੇ ਤੇਹਾ ਵੱਢੋਗੇ
synonymAs you sow, so shall you reap.
ਕਰ ਭਲਾ ਹੋ ਭਲਾ
similarDo good, get good.
ਖੂਹ ਪੁੱਟਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਆਪੇ ਡਿੱਗਦਾ
specialized formThe one who digs a well (pit) falls in it himself.
ਕਿਸਮਤ ਦਾ ਖੇਡ
contrastThe game of fate.
