Signification
Being patient brings good results.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, this proverb is often used by parents to teach children the value of 'Sabar', which is considered a foundational Islamic and social virtue. In cities like Lucknow and Delhi, this phrase is part of the 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette), used to show grace and composure in the face of delays. Sufi poets often use the concept of 'Sabar' to describe the soul's patient longing for the Divine, making this proverb spiritually significant. On Urdu Twitter and Instagram, this proverb is frequently used as a hashtag (#Sabar) to accompany posts about personal growth and long-term achievements.
Use it for encouragement
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is complaining about a long wait. It makes you sound very empathetic and wise.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'phal' is masculine. Don't say 'meethi'!
Signification
Being patient brings good results.
Use it for encouragement
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is complaining about a long wait. It makes you sound very empathetic and wise.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'phal' is masculine. Don't say 'meethi'!
Religious context
While secular, the phrase carries a lot of weight because 'Sabar' is a holy concept in the region. Use it with respect.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
صبر کا پھل _______ ہوتا ہے۔
The proverb specifically uses 'meetha' to describe the reward of patience.
Which situation is best for using this proverb?
A friend is waiting for their exam results and is very nervous.
This proverb is used to encourage and calm someone who is waiting for an important outcome.
Match the Urdu words to their English meanings.
Words: 1. صبر, 2. پھل, 3. میٹھا
Sabar = Patience, Phal = Fruit, Meetha = Sweet.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: مجھے ابھی تک نوکری نہیں ملی۔ سارہ: ہمت نہ ہارو، _______۔
The proverb fits perfectly as a response to someone struggling with a long job search.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesصبر کا پھل _______ ہوتا ہے۔
The proverb specifically uses 'meetha' to describe the reward of patience.
A friend is waiting for their exam results and is very nervous.
This proverb is used to encourage and calm someone who is waiting for an important outcome.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Sabar = Patience, Phal = Fruit, Meetha = Sweet.
احمد: مجھے ابھی تک نوکری نہیں ملی۔ سارہ: ہمت نہ ہارو، _______۔
The proverb fits perfectly as a response to someone struggling with a long job search.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is used by everyone regardless of religion. It's a general cultural proverb.
Yes, especially when discussing long-term investments or projects that require time to show results.
The opposite is 'Jaldi ka kaam shaitan ka' (Haste is the work of the devil).
In South Asian culture, sweetness is associated with joy, success, and divine blessing.
Not exactly. 'Sabar' implies waiting with dignity and without complaining.
You can, but it's not the standard proverb. 'Meetha' is the traditional word.
Yes, it is exactly the same in Hindi: 'Sabr ka phal meetha hota hai'.
It might sound a bit dramatic or sarcastic for very small things, but it's possible in a joking way.
Yes, in Urdu, 'phal' is always a masculine noun.
It is written as ص-ب-ر (Sabar).
Expressions liées
صبر کا دامن نہ چھوڑنا
similarTo not let go of the hem of patience.
جلدی کا کام شیطان کا
contrastHaste is the work of the devil.
آہستہ آہستہ
builds onSlowly, slowly.
ہمت مرداں مدد خدا
similarCourage of men, help of God.
