B1 Proverb Formal

जो बोएगा वही काटेगा

jo boyega wahi kaatega

As you sow, so shall you reap

Meaning

One's actions will inevitably determine their consequences or future outcomes.

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Cultural Background

Deeply rooted in the concept of Karma, where every action has a moral weight that determines one's future. Often used literally by farmers to discuss crop cycles before transitioning to the metaphorical meaning.

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Use it for emphasis

Use this phrase when you want to sound wise and authoritative.

Meaning

One's actions will inevitably determine their consequences or future outcomes.

🎯

Use it for emphasis

Use this phrase when you want to sound wise and authoritative.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

जो बोएगा वही ______।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: काटेगा

The proverb uses 'kaatna' (to harvest) to represent the consequence.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

जो बोएगा वही ______।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: काटेगा

The proverb uses 'kaatna' (to harvest) to represent the consequence.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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It is philosophical and rooted in Karma, but used by everyone regardless of religion.

Related Phrases

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जैसा करोगे वैसा भरोगे

synonym

As you do, so you pay.

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