B2 Proverb Neutral

ऊंट के मुंह में जीरा

unt ke munh mein jeera

A drop in the ocean

Meaning

A very small amount compared to what is actually needed or desired.

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Cultural Background

Camels are vital for transport in desert regions like Rajasthan. Used in corporate settings to complain about salary. It is a very well-known proverb across all age groups.

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Use with 'के समान'

Always add 'के समान है' to make it a complete sentence.

Meaning

A very small amount compared to what is actually needed or desired.

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Use with 'के समान'

Always add 'के समान है' to make it a complete sentence.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

ऊंट के ____ में जीरा।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुंह

The idiom is 'mouth of the camel'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

ऊंट के ____ में जीरा।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुंह

The idiom is 'mouth of the camel'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds rude.

Related Phrases

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आटे में नमक

similar

A very small amount.

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