A2 Proverb Neutral

کوزه گر از کوزه شکسته آب می‌خورد

kozh gr az kozh shksth ab mykhord

The potter drinks water from a broken pot.

Meaning

People who provide a service often neglect their own needs or use inferior versions of their own product.

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Cultural Background

Used to teach humility and self-awareness.

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Use it wisely

Don't use it to insult someone's poverty.

Meaning

People who provide a service often neglect their own needs or use inferior versions of their own product.

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Use it wisely

Don't use it to insult someone's poverty.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

کوزه‌گر از کوزه ______ آب می‌خورد.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: شکسته

The proverb specifically mentions a broken jug to highlight the irony.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

کوزه‌گر از کوزه ______ آب می‌خورد.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: شکسته

The proverb specifically mentions a broken jug to highlight the irony.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if used to mock someone's hardship.

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