قطره قطره جمع گردد وانگهی دریا شود
ghatre ghatre jam gardad va angehi darya shavad
Drops make an ocean
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Small efforts or contributions accumulate to create a large result over time.
문화적 배경
In Iran, this proverb is often printed on the first page of savings booklets given to children by banks. Sufi poets used the 'drop and ocean' metaphor to describe the human soul's journey toward God. Iranian teachers use this to discourage 'cramming' for exams, promoting steady study instead. The construction of massive Persian monuments over decades is often cited as a physical manifestation of this proverb.
Use the first half
In casual talk, you can just say 'Ghatre ghatre...' and stop. People will finish the thought in their heads.
Authority
Using this proverb makes you sound very wise and well-integrated into Persian culture.
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Small efforts or contributions accumulate to create a large result over time.
Use the first half
In casual talk, you can just say 'Ghatre ghatre...' and stop. People will finish the thought in their heads.
Authority
Using this proverb makes you sound very wise and well-integrated into Persian culture.
셀프 테스트
Complete the proverb by filling in the missing words.
قطره قطره جمع گردد وانگهی _______ شود.
The correct word is 'Darya' (Sea), which represents the large result of the small drops.
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A friend is saving 1000 Tomans every day to buy a bike in a year.
This proverb is the perfect encouragement for long-term saving.
Match the Persian word to its English meaning in the proverb.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the proverb.
Complete the dialogue with the proverb.
مادر: چرا هر روز فقط یک لغت یاد میگیری؟ پسر: چون...
The son is explaining that small daily efforts will eventually lead to fluency.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제قطره قطره جمع گردد وانگهی _______ شود.
The correct word is 'Darya' (Sea), which represents the large result of the small drops.
A friend is saving 1000 Tomans every day to buy a bike in a year.
This proverb is the perfect encouragement for long-term saving.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the core components of the proverb.
مادر: چرا هر روز فقط یک لغت یاد میگیری؟ پسر: چون...
The son is explaining that small daily efforts will eventually lead to fluency.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Yes, but often in the context of goals like fitness, gaming, or social media growth.
You can, but it sounds less like a proverb and more like a regular sentence. Stick to 'gardad' for the full effect.
관련 표현
اندک اندک خیلی شود
synonymLittle by little it becomes a lot.
رهرو آن نیست که گه تند و گهی خسته رود
builds onThe traveler is not the one who goes fast and then gets tired.
صبر تلخ است ولیکن بر شیرین دارد
similarPatience is bitter, but it has sweet fruit.
