Meaning
A person who lacks firm principles and changes sides easily.
Cultural Background
The phrase is deeply embedded in the rural culture where eggplants are a common vegetable. It is a staple in Indian political commentary to describe party-switchers. Calling someone this is a direct insult and can lead to arguments.
Be careful
This is an insult. Do not use it with people you want to keep as friends.
Meaning
A person who lacks firm principles and changes sides easily.
Be careful
This is an insult. Do not use it with people you want to keep as friends.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct gender for the phrase.
वह _____ है।
Baingan is masculine.
Complete the sentence.
उस पर भरोसा मत करो, वह तो _____ है।
This is the correct idiom for an unreliable person.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesवह _____ है।
Baingan is masculine.
उस पर भरोसा मत करो, वह तो _____ है।
This is the correct idiom for an unreliable person.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsLiterally yes, but figuratively it is a person.
Yes, but the grammar remains the same as it describes the person's nature.
Related Phrases
पेंदी का लोटा
synonymA round-bottomed vessel.
दलबदलू
specialized formParty switcher.
