B1 Proverb Neutral

آب که یکجا ماند، می‌گندد

aab ke yekja maand, migdad

Stagnant water spoils

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Meaning

Lack of change or activity leads to decay or stagnation.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently by older generations to push younger people toward ambition.

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Use it naturally

Don't over-explain it. Just drop it in when the topic of 'change' comes up.

Meaning

Lack of change or activity leads to decay or stagnation.

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Use it naturally

Don't over-explain it. Just drop it in when the topic of 'change' comes up.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

آب که یکجا ماند، ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: می‌گندد

The proverb literally means 'water that stays in one place rots'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

آب که یکجا ماند، ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: می‌گندد

The proverb literally means 'water that stays in one place rots'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's a common piece of wisdom.

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contrast

Better safe than sorry.

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