B1 Proverb Formal

बोया पेड़ बबूल का तो आम कहाँ से खाए?

bya paugdha bbl ka ta aama kaha sa khae 2

As you sow, so shall you reap.

Meaning

One's actions determine their consequences; bad deeds lead to bad outcomes.

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Cultural Background

Babul trees are common in arid regions, making this metaphor very relatable. This phrase appears in many folk tales to teach moral lessons.

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Use with caution

Don't use it to blame victims of accidents.

Meaning

One's actions determine their consequences; bad deeds lead to bad outcomes.

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Use with caution

Don't use it to blame victims of accidents.

Test Yourself

Which tree represents the bad action?

बोया पेड़ ______ का?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बबूल

Babul (acacia) is the thorny tree representing bad actions.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which tree represents the bad action? Choose A2

बोया पेड़ ______ का?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बबूल

Babul (acacia) is the thorny tree representing bad actions.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it sounds a bit like a lecture.

Related Phrases

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जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे

synonym

As you sow, so shall you reap.

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