B1 Proverb 중립

ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है

oont kis karwat baithta hai

Wait and see what happens

To await the outcome of an uncertain situation.

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문화적 배경

In Rajasthan, camels are a part of daily life. This idiom is not just a phrase but a reflection of the deep observation of animal behavior by desert dwellers. Hindi news anchors use this phrase almost every hour during election counting days. It has become the 'go-to' cliché for political suspense. In India, cricket is a religion. This phrase is used by commentators and fans alike to describe the 'unpredictability' of the game, often called the 'glorious uncertainties of cricket.' In village panchayats (councils), this phrase is used to describe the tension before a judgment is passed on a local dispute.

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Use with 'Dekhte hain'

The phrase sounds most natural when preceded by 'देखते हैं' (Let's see) or 'देखना यह है' (What remains to be seen is).

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Don't change the animal

Even though 'horse' or 'elephant' might seem more modern, the idiom only works with 'camel'.

To await the outcome of an uncertain situation.

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Use with 'Dekhte hain'

The phrase sounds most natural when preceded by 'देखते हैं' (Let's see) or 'देखना यह है' (What remains to be seen is).

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Don't change the animal

Even though 'horse' or 'elephant' might seem more modern, the idiom only works with 'camel'.

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Perfect for News

If you are writing a blog post or a formal essay about a competition, this idiom will make you sound like a native expert.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.

देखते हैं ऊँट किस _______ बैठता है।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: करवट

'करवट' is the specific word used in this idiom, referring to the side on which an animal lies.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?

When would you say 'ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you are waiting for a close election result.

The phrase is used for uncertain, high-stakes outcomes.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मैच बहुत रोमांचक है! B: हाँ, आखिरी गेंद तक रुकना होगा, तभी पता चलेगा कि _______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है

The idiom fits perfectly in a suspenseful sports context.

Match the idiom to its English equivalent.

ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To see which way the wind blows

Both phrases express waiting for an uncertain outcome.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb. Fill Blank B1

देखते हैं ऊँट किस _______ बैठता है।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: करवट

'करवट' is the specific word used in this idiom, referring to the side on which an animal lies.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase? Choose B1

When would you say 'ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you are waiting for a close election result.

The phrase is used for uncertain, high-stakes outcomes.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: मैच बहुत रोमांचक है! B: हाँ, आखिरी गेंद तक रुकना होगा, तभी पता चलेगा कि _______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है

The idiom fits perfectly in a suspenseful sports context.

Match the idiom to its English equivalent. situation_matching B1

ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: To see which way the wind blows

Both phrases express waiting for an uncertain outcome.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No, it is not rude at all. It is a neutral proverb used by everyone from politicians to grandmothers.

It's better to save it for things with some level of suspense or importance. Using it for 'what to wear' is a bit too much.

It means the position of lying on one side. In this context, it refers to the side the camel chooses to rest on.

Sometimes people just say 'देखें ऊँट किस करवट बैठता है' without any extra words.

관련 표현

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दूध का दूध और पानी का पानी

similar

To reveal the absolute truth.

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ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा

similar

A drop in the bucket.

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वक्त बताएगा

synonym

Time will tell.

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पासा पलटना

contrast

The tables have turned.

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