A2 Proverb Formal

नीम हकीम खतरा-ए-जान

neem hakeem khatra-e-jaan

Quack doctor, danger to life

Meaning

A little knowledge or incomplete skill can be dangerous.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the historical reliance on traditional medicine. The phrase has roots in Persian medical history.

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Use with caution

Don't use it to insult someone's intelligence; use it to warn about safety.

Meaning

A little knowledge or incomplete skill can be dangerous.

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Use with caution

Don't use it to insult someone's intelligence; use it to warn about safety.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

नीम हकीम _________ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: खतरा-ए-जान

The full phrase is 'Khatra-e-jaan'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A2

नीम हकीम _________ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: खतरा-ए-जान

The full phrase is 'Khatra-e-jaan'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used to call someone incompetent.

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