A2 Proverb 正式

चादर पाहून पाय पसरावे

चदर पहन पय पसरव

Stretch feet according to sheet

意思

Live within your means.

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文化背景

Frugality is seen as a virtue in traditional Marathi households. Overspending is often criticized as 'Udhalpatti'. In Pune, the cultural capital, this proverb is almost a lifestyle. Punekars are known for being very careful with money. Farmers use this to manage seeds and resources during the sowing season. Younger generations use it ironically when they realize they've spent too much on a weekend trip.

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Use it for advice

It's a very polite way to tell someone they are spending too much without being direct.

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Don't over-use

If you say it to someone who is genuinely struggling, it might sound insensitive.

意思

Live within your means.

💡

Use it for advice

It's a very polite way to tell someone they are spending too much without being direct.

⚠️

Don't over-use

If you say it to someone who is genuinely struggling, it might sound insensitive.

自我测试

Fill in the missing verb in the proverb.

अंथरूण पाहून पाय _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: पसरावे

The standard proverb uses 'पसरावे' (pasrave) which means to spread or stretch.

Which situation best fits the proverb?

Situation: Rohan wants to buy a luxury watch but he hasn't paid his rent yet.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरावे

This proverb is about financial limits, which fits Rohan's situation.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'मी हे नवीन घर घेऊ का? खूप महाग आहे.' B: 'तुझे बजेट बघ, _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरावे

B is advising A to check their budget and live within means.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

练习题库

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Fill in the missing verb in the proverb. Fill Blank A1

अंथरूण पाहून पाय _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: पसरावे

The standard proverb uses 'पसरावे' (pasrave) which means to spread or stretch.

Which situation best fits the proverb? situation_matching A2

Situation: Rohan wants to buy a luxury watch but he hasn't paid his rent yet.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरावे

This proverb is about financial limits, which fits Rohan's situation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'मी हे नवीन घर घेऊ का? खूप महाग आहे.' B: 'तुझे बजेट बघ, _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरावे

B is advising A to check their budget and live within means.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

2 个问题

'Anthrun' is the traditional, more formal word used in literature. 'Chadar' is very common in modern spoken Marathi.

Yes, metaphorically you can use it to say someone should take on only as much work as they have time for.

相关表达

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हात आखडता घेणे

similar

To spend less or be stingy.

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अति तिथे माती

similar

Excess of anything leads to ruin.

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खिशात नाही आणा आणि बाजीराव म्हणा

contrast

Acting like a king without a penny.

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