A2 Proverb 격식체

जैसा राजा वैसी प्रजा।

jaisa raja waisi praja.

As the king, so the subjects.

People reflect the character and behavior of their leader.

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문화적 배경

In India, leaders are often expected to be role models. This proverb is frequently used in news media to criticize politicians. In modern offices, this is used to discuss 'toxic' or 'healthy' work cultures. It is often used to remind parents that children observe and mimic their actions.

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Use it in debates

It is a very powerful way to end an argument about leadership.

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Don't use for individuals

Use it for groups, not for one-on-one comparisons.

People reflect the character and behavior of their leader.

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Use it in debates

It is a very powerful way to end an argument about leadership.

⚠️

Don't use for individuals

Use it for groups, not for one-on-one comparisons.

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Respect the history

It sounds more sophisticated if you know its ancient roots.

셀프 테스트

Complete the proverb.

जैसा राजा वैसी ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: प्रजा

The proverb is 'Jaisa Raja Vaisi Praja'.

Which situation is best for this proverb?

When is it appropriate to use this?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Explaining why a team acts like their manager

It describes leadership influence.

Complete the dialogue.

A: The team is very lazy. B: Well, the boss is lazy too. ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: जैसा राजा वैसी प्रजा

It fits the context of leader-follower behavior.

Match the proverb to the meaning.

What does 'Jaisa Raja Vaisi Praja' mean?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Leaders influence their followers

It is about behavioral reflection.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

जैसा राजा वैसी ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: प्रजा

The proverb is 'Jaisa Raja Vaisi Praja'.

Which situation is best for this proverb? Choose A2

When is it appropriate to use this?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Explaining why a team acts like their manager

It describes leadership influence.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: The team is very lazy. B: Well, the boss is lazy too. ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: जैसा राजा वैसी प्रजा

It fits the context of leader-follower behavior.

Match the proverb to the meaning. situation_matching A2

What does 'Jaisa Raja Vaisi Praja' mean?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Leaders influence their followers

It is about behavioral reflection.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

Yes, but you might change it to 'Jaisi Rani Vaisi Praja' if you want to be gender-specific.

It can be, if you are pointing it at someone's boss directly.

Only if the tone is informal or semi-formal.

Then the proverb doesn't apply, which is a good point to make in a debate!

Yes, often in historical dramas.

Yes, most native speakers know it.

No, that would be funny but incorrect.

No, it is an invariable proverb.

관련 표현

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Jaisa Guru Vaisa Chela

similar

As the teacher, so the student.

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Jaisa Desh Vaisa Bhesh

similar

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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Jaisa Booge Vaisa Kaatoge

builds on

As you sow, so shall you reap.

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