ماهی از سر گنده گردد، نی ز دم
mahy az sr gndh grdd ny z dm
Fish rots from the head, not the tail.
मतलब
Problems in an organization or system originate from the top leadership.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Iran, this proverb is frequently used in political satire and social commentary. The proverb is widely recognized across Europe, often used in business contexts. In Japan and China, this proverb is used to emphasize the importance of the leader's moral character. It is a common way to express frustration with bureaucratic corruption.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it for every small problem, or you will sound like you are always complaining.
Know your audience
This is a strong proverb. Use it when you are ready to have a serious conversation.
मतलब
Problems in an organization or system originate from the top leadership.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it for every small problem, or you will sound like you are always complaining.
Know your audience
This is a strong proverb. Use it when you are ready to have a serious conversation.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word.
ماهی از _____ گنده گردد.
The proverb says the fish rots from the head.
What does this proverb mean?
ماهی از سر گنده گردد، نی ز دم
It is a metaphor for leadership accountability.
Match the situation to the proverb.
A company is failing because the CEO is corrupt.
This proverb is about leadership failure.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासماهی از _____ گنده گردد.
The proverb says the fish rots from the head.
ماهی از سر گنده گردد، نی ز دم
It is a metaphor for leadership accountability.
A company is failing because the CEO is corrupt.
This proverb is about leadership failure.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
2 सवालIt can be, if you use it to insult someone directly. Use it to describe a situation, not a person.
Only if you are asked about your philosophy on leadership and you want to sound critical of bad management.
संबंधित मुहावरे
خشت اول گر نهد معمار کج
similarIf the foundation is wrong, the building is wrong.
از ماست که بر ماست
contrastWe are responsible for our own fate.
مار از پونه بدش میآید
contrastSome people dislike what is good for them.