Meaning
Completely uneducated or unable to read and write, seeing letters like buffaloes.
Cultural Background
The buffalo is a symbol of rural life, making this proverb deeply relatable in village settings. Used more ironically or humorously in cities to describe complex tech.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it to insult people.
Meaning
Completely uneducated or unable to read and write, seeing letters like buffaloes.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it to insult people.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
काला अक्षर भैंस ______ है।
The correct idiom is 'काला अक्षर भैंस बराबर'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesकाला अक्षर भैंस ______ है।
The correct idiom is 'काला अक्षर भैंस बराबर'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it can be if used to describe a person directly.
Related Phrases
अनपढ़
synonymIlliterate
अक्षर ज्ञान
contrastKnowledge of letters
