खरबूजे को देखकर खरबूजा रंग बदलता है
kharbuje ko dekhkar kharbuja rang badalta hai
Company influences character
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People are influenced by the company they keep.
문화적 배경
The proverb relies on the shared knowledge of 'Muskmelon' farming in states like Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, where melon patches are common. This proverb is a favorite for scriptwriters to show a character's transformation, especially in 'gangster' or 'college' movies. The concept of 'Sangat' (company) is a pillar of Indian spirituality. This proverb is the secular, everyday version of that spiritual teaching. In high-pressure tech hubs like Bangalore, this is used to describe how 'hustle culture' spreads through an office.
Use it for Positive Changes too!
Most learners think this is only for bad habits. Use it when someone starts a good habit to sound more native and optimistic.
Don't change the fruit!
Never say 'Aam ko dekhkar aam...' (Mango seeing mango). It will sound very funny to native speakers.
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People are influenced by the company they keep.
Use it for Positive Changes too!
Most learners think this is only for bad habits. Use it when someone starts a good habit to sound more native and optimistic.
Don't change the fruit!
Never say 'Aam ko dekhkar aam...' (Mango seeing mango). It will sound very funny to native speakers.
The 'Z' sound
In many Hindi dialects, 'z' is pronounced as 'j' (Kharbooja). Both are acceptable, but 'z' is more standard.
셀프 테스트
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
खरबूजे को देखकर _______ रंग _______ है।
The proverb specifically uses 'kharbooza' twice.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Situation: Rohan starts studying hard after joining a group of toppers.
This situation describes positive peer influence.
Choose the correct grammatical form.
Identify the correct sentence:
The first 'kharbooza' needs the oblique case 'kharbooze' because of 'ko'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제खरबूजे को देखकर _______ रंग _______ है।
The proverb specifically uses 'kharbooza' twice.
Situation: Rohan starts studying hard after joining a group of toppers.
This situation describes positive peer influence.
Identify the correct sentence:
The first 'kharbooza' needs the oblique case 'kharbooze' because of 'ko'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not necessarily. It can be a simple observation. However, if used to describe someone picking up bad habits, it carries a tone of warning or disapproval.
Yes, it is used for all ages, from children in school to colleagues in a corporate office.
They are almost identical. 'Kharbooza' is more metaphorical and visual, while 'Jaisi sangat...' is more direct and rhythmic.
Yes, you will often see it in Hindi newspaper columns or motivational books.
In the context of this proverb, no. It just means 'to change'. Outside this proverb, it often means being a 'chameleon' or untrustworthy.
Because melons grow on the ground in close clusters and ripen visibly and simultaneously, making them the perfect metaphor.
The closest is 'Chor-chor mausere bhai' (Thieves are cousin brothers) for bad people, or 'Jaisi sangat waisi rangat' for general use.
The first one is 'Kharbooze' (oblique) because of 'ko'. The second one is 'Kharbooza' (nominative) because it's the subject of the second part.
Yes, you use it to explain why *one* person has changed by referring to their group.
It is a Hindi proverb, so it's primarily used in North and Central India, though the concept exists in all Indian languages.
관련 표현
जैसी संगत वैसी रंगत
synonymAs the company, so the color.
एक मछली पूरे तालाब को गंदा कर देती है
similarOne fish makes the whole pond dirty.
थाली का बैंगन
contrastAn eggplant on a plate (rolling around).
संगत से गुण होत है, संगत से गुण जाय
builds onVirtues come and go with company.
