ماهی را هر وقت از آب بگیری تازه است
mahi ra har vaght az ab begiri taze ast
It's never too late
मतलब
It is always a good time to start something new or make a change.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The fish is a symbol of life and renewal. This is why it's a central part of the Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrations. In Northern Iran, fishing is a way of life. This proverb likely originated there, where the quality of fish is a daily topic of conversation. Persian poetry often uses nature to explain human psychology. This proverb is a 'mini-poem' in itself, using a simple image to explain a complex emotion (regret). You will see this proverb used as a hashtag (#ماهی_را_هر_وقت_از_آب_بگیری_تازه_است) for fitness transformations and career changes.
Use it for encouragement
This is the best phrase to use when a Persian friend is feeling down about their age or progress.
Don't use for deadlines
If you are late for a meeting, don't say this to your boss. It will sound like you don't care about their time.
मतलब
It is always a good time to start something new or make a change.
Use it for encouragement
This is the best phrase to use when a Persian friend is feeling down about their age or progress.
Don't use for deadlines
If you are late for a meeting, don't say this to your boss. It will sound like you don't care about their time.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ماهی را هر وقت از آب بگیری _______ است.
'Taze' (fresh) is the key adjective that completes the metaphor.
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A friend wants to start learning to drive at age 45 but is worried it's too late.
This proverb is specifically for encouraging new starts at any age.
Choose the correct verb form for the proverb.
ماهی را هر وقت از آب _______ تازه است.
The subjunctive 'begiri' is required for this conditional proverb.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: من خیلی پیر شدهام برای یادگیری زبان جدید. سارا: این حرف را نزن! __________________.
Sara is encouraging Ali to start learning despite his age.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासماهی را هر وقت از آب بگیری _______ است.
'Taze' (fresh) is the key adjective that completes the metaphor.
A friend wants to start learning to drive at age 45 but is worried it's too late.
This proverb is specifically for encouraging new starts at any age.
ماهی را هر وقت از آب _______ تازه است.
The subjunctive 'begiri' is required for this conditional proverb.
علی: من خیلی پیر شدهام برای یادگیری زبان جدید. سارا: این حرف را نزن! __________________.
Sara is encouraging Ali to start learning despite his age.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in a polite business context.
Technically yes, but people will think you are making a pun or being very literal.
'Taze' (fresh) is the most important because it carries the emotional weight of the proverb.
Yes, it encourages focusing on the present action rather than past inaction.
संबंधित मुहावरे
دیر رسیدن بهتر از هرگز نرسیدن است
synonymBetter late than never.
وقت طلاست
contrastTime is gold.
نوشدارو بعد از مرگ سهراب
contrastMedicine after Sohrab's death.
