Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions leads to misfortune.
Cultural Background
Often used by grandparents to teach children not to be demanding. Used to critique predatory business practices.
Use it as a standalone
Don't try to add it to a sentence with 'ki'. Just say it after a situation.
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions leads to misfortune.
Use it as a standalone
Don't try to add it to a sentence with 'ki'. Just say it after a situation.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
लालच बुरी ___ है।
The idiom specifically uses 'बला'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesलालच बुरी ___ है।
The idiom specifically uses 'बला'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are very close or if the boss is being clearly unethical.
Related Phrases
संतोषम परम सुखम
contrastContentment is the greatest happiness.