Hindi Proverbs - Page 2

Proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, held to embody a general truth. It is also called "popular sayings". In Hindi it is called " Kahavat or Kahawat". We here present some of the most popular Hindi Proverbs with their meaning.

Hindi Proverb, Hindi Kahavat

Adhajal gagari chalakat jaay


English : Half-filled pot goes spilling out water
Meaning : Those with little knowledge keep showing it. Those who know all are calm/silent.

Hindi Proverb

Andhoon mein kaanaa raja.


English : A one-eyed man is king amongst blind men.

Hindi proverb

Ab pachatae hoot kya jab chidiya chug gayi khet.


English : Why repent now, when the bird has already eaten the crop.
Meaning : There's no use of repentance after time of action passes.

Hindi proverb


Aap bhala to jag bhala.


Meaning : If you are good, you will find that everyone else is good too.

Anth bhala to sab bhala.


English : Knows no dance, claims the stage is tilted.
Meaning : Said of a person without skill who blames his failure on other things.

Ek myaan mein do talawaren nahi samaati.


English : Two swords do not fit in one scabbard.
Meaning : Two of a trade seldom agree

Naach na jaane aangan tedha


English : Two swords do not fit in one scabbard.
Meaning : Two of a trade seldom agree

Ek haath se taali nahin bajati


English : One hand alone cannot make the clap sound.
Meaning : It takes two to quarrel.

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