A2 Proverb 중립

जो गरजते हैं वो बरसते नहीं।

jo garajte hain wo baraste nahi.

Barking dogs seldom bite.

Those who make loud threats rarely follow through with them.

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문화적 배경

In the monsoon-dependent regions of North India, the arrival of rain is crucial. Thunder without rain is a source of disappointment, making the metaphor very relatable. In modern Indian offices, this proverb is frequently used to describe managers who use aggressive 'management by fear' tactics. Political rallies are often filled with loud speeches. This proverb is a common critique used by opposition parties or cynical voters. Parents often use this to teach children not to be intimidated by bullies at school.

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Don't change the gender

Even if you are talking about a woman, keep the proverb in the masculine plural form. It is a fixed saying.

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Use it to comfort

This is a great phrase to use when a friend is stressed about a bully. It shows you are calm and wise.

Those who make loud threats rarely follow through with them.

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Don't change the gender

Even if you are talking about a woman, keep the proverb in the masculine plural form. It is a fixed saying.

💬

Use it to comfort

This is a great phrase to use when a friend is stressed about a bully. It shows you are calm and wise.

셀프 테스트

Complete the proverb.

जो गरजते हैं, वो _______ नहीं।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: बरसते

The proverb uses 'barasna' (to rain) as the counterpart to 'garajna' (to thunder).

What does this proverb mean?

If someone says this to you, what should you do?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Stay calm and ignore the empty threats

The proverb is meant to reassure you that the threat is likely empty.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'He is threatening to ruin my career!' B: 'Don't worry, _______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: जो गरजते हैं वो बरसते नहीं

This is the appropriate proverb to use in a situation involving threats.

🎉 점수: /3

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

जो गरजते हैं, वो _______ नहीं।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: बरसते

The proverb uses 'barasna' (to rain) as the counterpart to 'garajna' (to thunder).

What does this proverb mean? Choose A2

If someone says this to you, what should you do?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Stay calm and ignore the empty threats

The proverb is meant to reassure you that the threat is likely empty.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'He is threatening to ruin my career!' B: 'Don't worry, _______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: जो गरजते हैं वो बरसते नहीं

This is the appropriate proverb to use in a situation involving threats.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

Yes, the proverb is fixed in the masculine plural. You don't change it.

Not necessarily, but it is dismissive. Use it when you want to show that you don't take someone's threats seriously.

관련 표현

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खोदा पहाड़ निकली चुहिया

similar

Much effort, little result.

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ऊँची दुकान फीका पकवान

similar

Great show, little substance.

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हाथी के दाँत खाने के और दिखाने के और

contrast

Appearance vs reality.

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