Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Hindi term or phrase:
muje mera lathi mil gaya
English translation:
I am no longer defenceless
Hindi term
muje mera lathi mil gaya
4 | I am no longer defenceless | Balasubramaniam L. |
5 +4 | I've found a full-fledged support for me! | PRAKASH SHARMA |
5 +2 | I found my support. | Dr. Rajesh Kumar |
Jun 3, 2005 15:42: Balasubramaniam L. changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
PRO (3): PRAKASH SHARMA, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Balasubramaniam L.
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Proposed translations
I am no longer defenceless
The saying, mujhe meri lathi mil gayee (lathi is a feminine noun and this is the correct form of the proverb), means that I am no longer defenceless, I am no longer supportless.
It is also used figuratively to mean that I have found the one thing that will save me from whatever trouble I am presently in, or, I have found the ideal solution for my trouble or problem.
A related proverb is अंधे की लकड़ी (andhe ki lakdi), that is a blind man's walking stick. Just a the stick is the ultimate support to a blind man, the figurative meaning is the absolutely imperative support.
I've found a full-fledged support for me!
above is the exact translation.
Laathi- stick for old people.
The literal translation would be-
as if old person saying
'I've found my walking-stick'
But in the context of other texts, given translated text is used.
Hope it satisfies your demand!
WARM REGARDS!
PRAKASH SHARMA
FREELANCE TRANSLATOR OF HINDI, NEPALI, SANSKRIT AND ENGLISH TO FOUR OF THE SAME
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Rajan Chopra
: Yes, he has mentioned the literal and figurative meaning of this expression. But, it should be "mujhe meri lathi mil gayi" because 'lathi' is feminine. Or does the asker mean something else?
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thanks dear for clarifying concept more!
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satish krishna itikela
: agree with langclinic
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thanks!
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Asghar Bhatti
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keshab
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I found my support.
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satish krishna itikela
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Thanks a lot, Satish!
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gatha_sadhir
: Yes I agree...I is a bette way of saying that I have found support and thus can defend myself
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Thanks a lot, gatha!
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