A1 Idiom Informal

آب زیر کاه.

āb zir-e kāh.

Underhanded/deceptive.

Significado

Describing a cunning person who acts deceptively or maliciously in secret.

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Contexto cultural

In Iranian society, trust is highly valued. Calling someone 'آب زیر کاه' is a very serious accusation of character. The phrase is also widely used in Dari, carrying the same connotation of a treacherous person. While less common in standard Tajik, the concept is understood in the context of Persian literary influence.

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Context is Key

Always use this to warn someone. It is not a compliment!

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Cultural Weight

Calling someone this is a strong insult. Use it carefully.

Significado

Describing a cunning person who acts deceptively or maliciously in secret.

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Context is Key

Always use this to warn someone. It is not a compliment!

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Cultural Weight

Calling someone this is a strong insult. Use it carefully.

Teste-se

Which person is an 'آب زیر کاه'?

Who is an 'آب زیر کاه'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: b

The phrase specifically describes someone who is deceptive and hides their true, malicious intentions.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

1 exercicios
Which person is an 'آب زیر کاه'? Choose A1

Who is an 'آب زیر کاه'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: b

The phrase specifically describes someone who is deceptive and hides their true, malicious intentions.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

Yes, it is gender-neutral.

No, it is very informal.

Frases relacionadas

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مارموز

synonym

Cunning/sneaky

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ریاکار

similar

Hypocrite

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