ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा
ūṃṭ ke muṃh mẽ jīrāidiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
A futile or meaningless effort; something that has no practical value or effect.
इस काम को करने से कोई फायदा नहीं होगा, यह तो ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा है।
This task won't yield any benefit; it's like putting cumin in a camel's mouth.
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This idiom is used to describe a situation where an action or effort is completely pointless or ineffective.
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गधे के मुँह में गुलाबीidiom
A similarly idiomatic expression meaning something is completely useless or out of place.
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Usage Context
Use this idiom when you want to emphasize that an action or decision is completely ineffective or pointless.
📖Word Origin
The idiom originates from the idea that cumin (jeera) is too small and insignificant to make a difference when placed in a camel's mouth, symbolizing futility.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations to express frustration or disappointment about a wasted effort.
Word Breakdown
ऊँट
camel
rootमुँह
mouth
rootजीरा
cumin
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश