A story or event containing a moral lesson, often used in children's literature.

नैतिक शिक्षा देने वाली कहानी

English Usage: The teacher told a tell tale about honesty to the children.

Hindi Usage: टीचर ने बच्चों को ईमानदारी के बारे में एक नैतिक कहानी सुनाई।

Indicating that something reveals or indicates something else, often used in a metaphorical sense.

ऐसा जो कुछ और का संकेत करता है

English Usage: His expression was a tell tale sign of his guilt.

Hindi Usage: उसके चेहरे का भाव उसकी गलती का एक संकेत था।