{"id":9582,"date":"2021-09-14T21:18:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T21:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/?p=9582"},"modified":"2021-09-14T21:20:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T21:20:01","slug":"hindi-lokoktiyan-in-language-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/hindi-lokoktiyan-in-language-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Hindi Lokoktiyan in Language Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hindi Proverbs or Lokoktiyan<\/a> are also known as Kahavats<\/a>. Hindi has a lot of figurative language, drawing from mythology.\u00a0 They are a part of everyday life in India. In the villages proverbs are passed down from generation to generation as a means of educating the children. In cities, the educated read books and watch movies containing proverbs. Not only do the books, poems and movies romanticize them but so do people.<\/p>\n

What do Proverbs do?<\/p>\n

They provide advice about life. They provide color to a story.\u00a0 A language learning student can understand simple proverbs right from the start as many proverbs in Hindi are a reflection or translation of English proverbs.<\/p>\n

They can be specific to culture and yet they do provide understanding to everyone. Idioms can be a little tricky as they use a lot more imagery and cryptic language which can only be understood in a native cultural context.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of proverbs in language learning?<\/p>\n

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  1. Proverbs are part of the national heritage and a student is better able to understand the nation’s cultural heritage.<\/li>\n
  2. They provide grammar – students learn irregular sentence structure and parallel structures\/<\/li>\n
  3. Proverbs make use of alliteration and rhyme which is great for language learning even at the beginner level.<\/li>\n
  4. They also use repetition of words and phrases which encourages memorization.<\/li>\n
  5. Descriptive sentences provide strong imagery to the learner. Proverb encourage creativity.<\/li>\n
  6. Proverbs also make use of phraseology and syntax.<\/li>\n
  7. They provide insight and cultural context to the learner.<\/li>\n
  8. Proverbs also help the learner understand the nature and character of the natives.<\/li>\n
  9. Add eloquence to speech – when a student uses a proverb in speech it is not only lovely to hear but also adds life and eloquence to the conversation.<\/li>\n
  10. Skills in using proverbs in speech reflect the level of skill in language. The more experienced speakers will use proverbs regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some Hindi proverbs<\/p>\n

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    1. \u0918\u093e\u091f- \u0918\u093e\u091f \u0915\u093e \u092a\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u092a\u0940\u0928\u093e means to be experienced and clever even though the literal meaning is to go from pier to pier drinking water.<\/li>\n
    2. \u0905\u0902\u0927\u093e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e \u091a\u093e\u0939\u0947 \u0926\u094b \u0906\u0902\u0916\u0947\u0902 – literal meaning is what does the blind want but two eyes. However as a proverb it means to get the desired thing.<\/li>\n
    3. \u0905\u0902\u0927\u093e \u092c\u093e\u0902\u091f\u0947 \u0930\u0947\u0935\u095c\u0940, \u092b\u093f\u0930 \u092b\u093f\u0930 \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0947 \u0926\u0947\u092f – to take full advantage<\/li>\n
    4. \u0928\u093e\u091a \u0928 \u0906\u0935\u0948 \u0906\u0902\u0917\u0928 \u091f\u0947\u095d\u093e – to blame others for your shortcomings<\/li>\n
    5. \u0905\u0927\u091c\u0932 \u0917\u0917\u0930\u0940 \u091b\u0932\u0915\u0924 \u091c\u093e\u092f – empty vessels make the most noise<\/li>\n
    6. \u0905\u092a\u0928\u093e \u0930\u0916, \u092a\u0930\u093e\u092f\u093e \u091a\u0916 – use others in order to save oneself<\/li>\n
    7. \u0905\u092a\u0928\u0940 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0940, \u092a\u093e\u0930 \u0909\u0924\u0930\u0928\u0940 – all’s well that ends well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

      Photo courtesy Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Hindi Proverbs or Lokoktiyan are also known as Kahavats. Hindi has a lot of figurative language, drawing from mythology.\u00a0 They are a part of everyday life in India. In the villages proverbs are passed down from generation to generation as a means of educating the children. In cities, the…<\/p>\n

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