अपनी गलती का फल भुगतना

/əˈpniː gəltiː kɑː pʰəl bʱʊɡtənaː/◆idiom
face the consequences

उसने दूसरों को धोखा दिया, अब अपनी गलती का फल भुगत रहा है।

He deceived others; now he is facing the consequences.

◆ What It Really Means
To experience the negative outcomes of one's own actions, often as a form of justice or retribution.
Literal Meaning
To bear the fruit of one's own mistake.
Literal Breakdown
अपनीone's own+गलतीmistake+का फलthe fruit of+भुगतनाto bear
◇ Mental Image
A tree bearing fruit that one must consume, symbolizing unavoidable consequences.
◈ When to Use
A student cheats on an exam and later fails due to lack of preparation. A friend might say, 'तुमने नकल की, अब अपनी गलती का फल भुगत रहे हो।' (You cheated; now you’re facing the consequences.)
◉ Cultural Note
Roots in ancient Indian philosophy (karma), where actions (dharma) and their results (karma-phal) are intrinsically linked. The phrase reinforces moral responsibility.
informal

To suffer the negative results of one's own mistakes or wrongdoings.

तुमने झूठ बोला इसलिए अब अपनी गलती का फल भुगत रहे हो।

You lied, so now you’re facing the consequences.

Often used to emphasize accountability for one's actions.

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This idiom aligns with the Hindu/Buddhist concept of karma, where actions determine future outcomes. It’s often used to teach moral lessons.

Gold Rule

Usage Scenario

Use this idiom when someone’s actions lead to negative outcomes, especially to emphasize their responsibility.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'अपनी' (one's own), 'गलती' (mistake), 'फल' (fruit/result), and 'भुगतना' (to bear/suffer). It reflects the Hindi cultural concept of karma, where actions (good or bad) yield corresponding results.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in moral or ethical contexts to highlight justice or retribution. Avoid using it in formal legal contexts unless quoting traditional sayings.

Word Breakdown

अपनी
one's own
pronoun
+
गलती
mistake
noun
+
का
's (possessive)
postposition
+
फल
fruit/result
noun
+
भुगतना
to bear/suffer
verb
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