B1 Proverb Formal

जल में रहकर मगर से शत्रुता ठीक नहीं

jal mein rahkar magar se shatruta thik nahin

It's not right to be hostile with a crocodile while in water

Significado

It is unwise to offend those in power or those on whom you depend.

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Contexto cultural

Respect for elders and superiors is a core value, making this proverb very common in family and work settings. The crocodile is a real threat in many riverine areas, making the metaphor visceral and immediate.

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Use it sparingly

It sounds very serious, so use it only when the stakes are high.

Significado

It is unwise to offend those in power or those on whom you depend.

🎯

Use it sparingly

It sounds very serious, so use it only when the stakes are high.

Teste-se

Fill in the missing word.

जल में रहकर मगर से _____ ठीक नहीं।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: शत्रुता

The proverb specifically warns against enmity.

Which situation fits the proverb?

When should you use this proverb?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: When you want to warn someone against fighting their boss

It is a warning about power dynamics.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

2 exercicios
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

जल में रहकर मगर से _____ ठीक नहीं।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: शत्रुता

The proverb specifically warns against enmity.

Which situation fits the proverb? situation_matching B1

When should you use this proverb?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: When you want to warn someone against fighting their boss

It is a warning about power dynamics.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

No, it implies a power imbalance.

Frases relacionadas

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बैर मोल लेना

synonym

To buy enmity

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हाथ कंगन को आरसी क्या

contrast

Evidence needs no proof

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