B2 Proverb Neutral

जिसकी करनी उसकी भरनी।

jiski karni uski bharni

As one sows, so shall one reap

Meaning

People must bear the consequences of their own actions.

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Cultural Background

Deeply tied to the law of Karma. Used by elders to teach children social responsibility.

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Context is key

Only use this when the person actually caused their own problem.

Meaning

People must bear the consequences of their own actions.

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Context is key

Only use this when the person actually caused their own problem.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

जिसकी करनी ____ भरनी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: उसकी

The proverb follows the structure 'Jis-ki... Us-ki...'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

जिसकी करनी ____ भरनी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: उसकी

The proverb follows the structure 'Jis-ki... Us-ki...'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Usually not; it's almost always for negative consequences.

Related Phrases

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जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे

synonym

As you sow, so you reap.

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