آشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور میشود یا بینمک
ashpaz ke do ta shod, ash ya shur mishavad ya binamak
Too many cooks spoil the broth
Significado
When too many people are involved, the outcome is often poor.
Contexto cultural
In Iran, 'Ash' is more than soup; it's a communal dish often served at ceremonies. The 'Ashpaz' (cook) is a position of high respect. Historically, Persian organizations have been highly centralized. This proverb is often used to justify having a single strong leader.
Use it to end an argument
If two people are arguing over how to do something, say this proverb to suggest one person takes charge.
Significado
When too many people are involved, the outcome is often poor.
Use it to end an argument
If two people are arguing over how to do something, say this proverb to suggest one person takes charge.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb.
آشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور میشود یا ______.
The proverb contrasts 'shoor' (salty) with 'bi-namak' (saltless).
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A team of 5 people has 3 different managers giving opposite orders.
This is the classic definition of 'too many cooks.'
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Recursos visuais
Results of Two Cooks
Outcome A
- • Too Salty (شور)
Outcome B
- • No Salt (بینمک)
Banco de exercicios
2 exerciciosآشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور میشود یا ______.
The proverb contrasts 'shoor' (salty) with 'bi-namak' (saltless).
A team of 5 people has 3 different managers giving opposite orders.
This is the classic definition of 'too many cooks.'
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasIt can be. It's better to use it about a third-party situation or a group you are part of, rather than directly criticizing a superior.
Frases relacionadas
دو کدخدا در یک ده نگنجند
synonymTwo headmen cannot fit in one village.
هر سری یک سودایی دارد
similarEvery head has its own desire.
