मतलब
High reputation but low reality
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In middle-class Marathi culture, there is a strong emphasis on 'Sade-pana' (simplicity). People who show off are often mocked with this proverb to bring them back to earth. Satirical writers like P.L. Deshpande often used this concept to critique the hollow nature of bureaucracy and high society. In villages, names are often given based on aspirations (e.g., naming a child 'Shrimant' meaning Rich). If the child grows up poor, the proverb is used as a lighthearted or cruel irony. With the rise of startups, this proverb is frequently used to describe companies with massive funding (big name) but no actual profit or product.
Use for Sarcasm
This proverb is most effective when said with a slight sigh or a shake of the head to show genuine disappointment.
Don't over-adjust
Don't try to change the gender of 'Mothe' or 'Khote' to match the subject. Keep it in the standard form.
मतलब
High reputation but low reality
Use for Sarcasm
This proverb is most effective when said with a slight sigh or a shake of the head to show genuine disappointment.
Don't over-adjust
Don't try to change the gender of 'Mothe' or 'Khote' to match the subject. Keep it in the standard form.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb.
नाव मोठे, लक्षण _______.
The proverb is 'नाव मोठे लक्षण खोटे'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A famous school has no playground and broken benches.
The school has a 'big name' but 'false/poor' reality.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'हा नवीन फोन १००००० रुपयांचा आहे.' B: 'हो, पण बॅटरी एक तास पण चालत नाही. म्हणजे _______.'
The phone is expensive (big name) but performs poorly (false reality).
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Expectation vs. Reality
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासनाव मोठे, लक्षण _______.
The proverb is 'नाव मोठे लक्षण खोटे'.
A famous school has no playground and broken benches.
The school has a 'big name' but 'false/poor' reality.
A: 'हा नवीन फोन १००००० रुपयांचा आहे.' B: 'हो, पण बॅटरी एक तास पण चालत नाही. म्हणजे _______.'
The phone is expensive (big name) but performs poorly (false reality).
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, it is very common to use it for people who boast about their status but have no skills or money.
It is a critique. It's not a swear word, but it is definitely an insult to someone's reputation.
The Hindi equivalent is 'Naam bade aur darshan chhote'.
In a medical context, yes. In this proverb, it means 'qualities' or 'signs of character'.
Absolutely. It's one of the most common ways to describe a big-budget movie that fails to entertain.
Yes, you will often see it in newspaper editorials critiquing government policies.
It is a retroflex 'n'. Curl your tongue back to touch the hard palate.
Only if the shop has a very grand name like 'The World's Best Bakery' but sells bad bread.
'Murti lahan pan kirti mahan' (Small idol, great fame) is the perfect opposite.
Yes, it has been part of Marathi oral tradition for hundreds of years.
संबंधित मुहावरे
नाव सोनूबाई हाती कथलाचा वाळा
synonymName is 'Golden Lady' but wears a lead bangle.
मूर्ती लहान पण कीर्ती महान
contrastSmall idol but great fame.
दिखाऊपणा
similarShowiness/Pretension.
पोकळ वासा
similarHollow promise/claim.
