Hindi Proverbs - Page 1

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

Bandar kya jaane adark ka swaad


English : What does a monkey know of the taste of ginger?
Meaning : someone who can't understand can't appreciate.

Hindi Proverb

Door ke dhol suhavane lagte hain


English : The drums sound better at a distance
Meaning : We tend to like the ones we don't have

Hindi proverb

Ghar ki murgi, dal barabar


Meaning : Self possessions are always undermined and other's possessions seem better.

Hindi proverb

Ghar ka bhedi, lanka dhayey.


Meaning : It is the insider who is dangerous and leaks secretive information to help out your enemies

Living in water and being an enemy of the crocodile is not good.

Garajne wale badal baraste nahin hain


English : Those who make the most threats seldom do anything

Jitnee Lambi Chadar ho Utna hee pair failana Chahiye


English : Stretch your legs only till the size of your Counter pan.
Meaning : Limit your Spending To your Earnings.

 

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