Meaning
Describes someone who is completely illiterate or uneducated.
Cultural Background
Buffaloes are a symbol of rural life and agriculture, making the metaphor very relatable. Used more as a humorous self-deprecating remark when dealing with complex jargon.
Use with caution
It can be offensive if used to mock someone's lack of education. Use it for yourself or in a general sense.
Meaning
Describes someone who is completely illiterate or uneducated.
Use with caution
It can be offensive if used to mock someone's lack of education. Use it for yourself or in a general sense.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
काला अक्षर भैंस ______ है।
The idiom is 'काला अक्षर भैंस बराबर'.
What does this phrase mean?
काला अक्षर भैंस बराबर का अर्थ क्या है?
It means to be completely illiterate.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesकाला अक्षर भैंस ______ है।
The idiom is 'काला अक्षर भैंस बराबर'.
काला अक्षर भैंस बराबर का अर्थ क्या है?
It means to be completely illiterate.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, depending on the context. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
अनपढ़
synonymIlliterate
अक्षर ज्ञान न होना
similarTo have no knowledge of letters
