Gülme komşuna, gelir başına.
[gül-me kom-şu-na ge-lir ba-şı-na]
phrase cultural phrases
LanguageTurkish (Turkey)
Meaning- Don't laugh at your neighbor, it might happen to you.
- This is a traditional proverb meant as a cautionary warning to avoid mocking others, as one might eventually face the same misfortune.
Gülme komşuna, gelir başına.
Don't laugh at your neighbor, it might happen to you.
Unutma, Gülme komşuna, gelir başına.
Remember, Don't laugh at your neighbor, it might happen to you.
Pronunciationgül-me kom-şu-na ge-lir ba-şı-na
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Usage noteUsed to advise people against hubris or laughing at another's bad luck.
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