Proverbs: part -2
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Everyone knows a proverb is a saying that conveys a specific truth in a pointed simple way. So proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience of popular wisdom.
A proverb is a sententious sentence and describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. I hope this study has increased your appreciate for Proverbs and your knowledge about this will be improved.
English Proverbs with Urdu Equivalents (collected by s.a.jabbar,kozhikode)
1)
A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend.
Bewaqoof dost say aqalmand dushman acha hai.
2)
The tree is known by its fruit.
Darakht apnay phall say pechana jata hai.
3)
It’s hard to live in Rome and fight with the pope.
Dariya may rehna or magar mach say dushmni.
4)
It’s easier to build a new home than to patch an old one.
Itnay ka yeh hai nai jitnay is par muramat kay liye darkar hai.
5)
Between two stools you fall to the ground.
Do gharon ka mehman bhooka.
6)
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Dobhi ka kutta na ghar ka na ghat ka.
7)
Even walls have ears.
Dewaroon kay bhi kaan hotay hai.
8)
Look before you leap.
Khoodnay say phelay dheko
9)
If I lose my honour I lose myself.
Deen say gaya duniya say gaya.
10)
A drowning man catches at a straw.
Doobtay ko tinkay ka sahara.
11)
Much cry, little wool.
Raat bhar rotay rahay marra koi nai.
12)
A sweet tongue is a good weapon.
Zuban sheeren mulk ghreen.
13)
Half a loaf is better than none.
Puri na sahi adhi sahi.
14)
Hard work always pays.
Mehnat he sub say badi dolat hai.
15)
Idleness is the root cause of all ills.
Susti sub bemariyo ki jar hai
16)
As you sow, so shall you reap.
Jaisi karni waisi bharni.
17)
An open door will tempt even a saint.
Sharab muft ki ho to qazi ko b halal.
18)
First come, first served.
Phelay aye phelay paiye.
19)
If you play with a fool at home.
Mooh lagaya sir chada..
20)
Death defiles the doctor.
Mouth ka koi ilaj nai.
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Everyone knows a proverb is a saying that conveys a specific truth in a pointed simple way. So proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience of popular wisdom.
A proverb is a sententious sentence and describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. I hope this study has increased your appreciate for Proverbs and your knowledge about this will be improved.
English Proverbs with Urdu Equivalents (collected by s.a.jabbar,kozhikode)
1)
A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend.
Bewaqoof dost say aqalmand dushman acha hai.
2)
The tree is known by its fruit.
Darakht apnay phall say pechana jata hai.
3)
It’s hard to live in Rome and fight with the pope.
Dariya may rehna or magar mach say dushmni.
4)
It’s easier to build a new home than to patch an old one.
Itnay ka yeh hai nai jitnay is par muramat kay liye darkar hai.
5)
Between two stools you fall to the ground.
Do gharon ka mehman bhooka.
6)
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Dobhi ka kutta na ghar ka na ghat ka.
7)
Even walls have ears.
Dewaroon kay bhi kaan hotay hai.
8)
Look before you leap.
Khoodnay say phelay dheko
9)
If I lose my honour I lose myself.
Deen say gaya duniya say gaya.
10)
A drowning man catches at a straw.
Doobtay ko tinkay ka sahara.
11)
Much cry, little wool.
Raat bhar rotay rahay marra koi nai.
12)
A sweet tongue is a good weapon.
Zuban sheeren mulk ghreen.
13)
Half a loaf is better than none.
Puri na sahi adhi sahi.
14)
Hard work always pays.
Mehnat he sub say badi dolat hai.
15)
Idleness is the root cause of all ills.
Susti sub bemariyo ki jar hai
16)
As you sow, so shall you reap.
Jaisi karni waisi bharni.
17)
An open door will tempt even a saint.
Sharab muft ki ho to qazi ko b halal.
18)
First come, first served.
Phelay aye phelay paiye.
19)
If you play with a fool at home.
Mooh lagaya sir chada..
20)
Death defiles the doctor.
Mouth ka koi ilaj nai.
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