B1 Proverb Neutral

कौवों के कोसने से ढोर नहीं मरते

kauwon ke kosne se dhor nahi marte

Curses do not kill cattle.

Meaning

Malicious words or curses from insignificant people cannot harm a strong or capable person.

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Cultural Background

Crows are often seen as scavengers and noisy, while cattle are symbols of wealth and stability. Used by youth to deal with social media trolls.

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Don't over-explain

Just say the proverb; the meaning is usually understood by native speakers.

Meaning

Malicious words or curses from insignificant people cannot harm a strong or capable person.

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Don't over-explain

Just say the proverb; the meaning is usually understood by native speakers.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?

When should you use 'कौवों के कोसने से ढोर नहीं मरते'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone is gossiping about you

It is used to dismiss irrelevant, malicious talk.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb? Choose B1

When should you use 'कौवों के कोसने से ढोर नहीं मरते'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone is gossiping about you

It is used to dismiss irrelevant, malicious talk.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, if said to someone who is genuinely trying to help you. Use it only for malicious critics.

Related Phrases

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हाथी चले बाजार, कुत्ते भौंके हजार

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The elephant walks, dogs bark.

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