뜻
Being excessively careful about small expenses while neglecting larger, more important ones.
문화적 배경
The term 'damdi' is archaic, making the proverb sound traditional and wise.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it for everyone who saves money; only for the extreme cases.
뜻
Being excessively careful about small expenses while neglecting larger, more important ones.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it for everyone who saves money; only for the extreme cases.
셀프 테스트
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A person refuses to buy a heater in freezing weather to save money. Is this 'chamdi jaye par damdi na jaye'?
Yes, because they are sacrificing physical comfort (skin) to save a small amount of money (damdi).
🎉 점수: /1
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제A person refuses to buy a heater in freezing weather to save money. Is this 'chamdi jaye par damdi na jaye'?
Yes, because they are sacrificing physical comfort (skin) to save a small amount of money (damdi).
🎉 점수: /1
자주 묻는 질문
1 질문It's judgmental but not necessarily rude. Use it with friends.
관련 표현
मक्खीचूस
synonymSomeone who is extremely stingy.
