Billa's Punjabi Akhan(Proverbs) Collations
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ਅਖਾਣ: ਮਣਖੱਟੂ ਪੁੱਤ ਨਾ ਜੰਮਦੇ, ਧੀ ਅੰਨ੍ਹੀਂ ਚੰਗੀ
Akhan: Mankhattu putt na jamde, dhi anhin changi
ਅਰਥ: ਵਿਹਲੜ ਤੇ ਘਰ-ਉਜਾੜੂ ਪੁੱਤ ਤੋਂ ਅੱਕ ਸੜ ਕੇ ਉਹਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਇਹ ਅਖਾਣ ਵਰਤਦੇ ਹਨ।
Literal Translation: Stubborn sons are not born; a daughter is good even if blind
Meaning (English): Sons may inherit stubbornness, but daughters are generally easier to manage or more agreeable
English Equivalent: A daughter is a blessing; sons may bring trouble

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