B2 Proverb Formal

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

Often used by grandparents to teach children about honesty. Used in village councils (Panchayats) to settle disputes.

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Pronunciation

Focus on the aspirated 'bh' sound to sound more authentic.

Meaning

People must bear the consequences of their own actions.

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Pronunciation

Focus on the aspirated 'bh' sound to sound more authentic.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

जिसकी करनी, उसकी ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: भरनी

The second part of the proverb is always 'bharni'.

When should you use this?

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone suffers for their own mistake

It is used for accountability.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

जिसकी करनी, उसकी ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: भरनी

The second part of the proverb is always 'bharni'.

When should you use this? Choose B1

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone suffers for their own mistake

It is used for accountability.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used to mock someone's suffering. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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जैसा बोओगे, वैसा काटोगे

synonym

You reap what you sow.

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