पाँचों उँगलियाँ बराबर नहीं होतीं
Paanchon ungliyan barabar nahi hoti
All five fingers are not equal.
Meaning
People are not all the same; there is diversity in nature and abilities.
Cultural Background
Often used by elders to teach patience to children. Used in HR contexts to explain team dynamics. Widely understood across the subcontinent.
Use it to de-escalate
It is a great way to calm down an argument about someone's behavior.
Meaning
People are not all the same; there is diversity in nature and abilities.
Use it to de-escalate
It is a great way to calm down an argument about someone's behavior.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
पाँचों उँगलियाँ बराबर _____ होतीं।
The proverb requires the habitual feminine plural form.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesपाँचों उँगलियाँ बराबर _____ होतीं।
The proverb requires the habitual feminine plural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a very common and polite way to express tolerance.
Related Phrases
सब एक जैसे नहीं होते
synonymEveryone is not the same.
