कोयले की दलाली में हाथ काले।
koyle ki dalali mein haath kaale.
Handling coal will blacken hands.
Meaning
Associating with bad people or deeds will inevitably tarnish one's reputation.
Cultural Background
Widely used in rural and urban settings as a moral lesson for children. Used to discuss ethics in business and the risk of working with shady vendors.
Use it as a warning
It is most effective when used as a friendly warning to someone you care about.
Meaning
Associating with bad people or deeds will inevitably tarnish one's reputation.
Use it as a warning
It is most effective when used as a friendly warning to someone you care about.
Test Yourself
Which of these best describes the meaning?
What does 'कोयले की दलाली में हाथ काले' mean?
It is a metaphor for reputational damage.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhat does 'कोयले की दलाली में हाथ काले' mean?
It is a metaphor for reputational damage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you are discussing ethics or risk management.
Related Phrases
जैसी संगत वैसी रंगत
synonymYou become like the company you keep.
