المعنى
Mistakes are part of the learning process.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is often linked to Jan Amos Komenský, the 'Teacher of Nations,' whose face is on the 200 CZK banknote. His philosophy of learning through experience is a point of national pride. Czech schools traditionally emphasize 'diktáty' (dictations) where every mistake is marked in red. This proverb acts as a psychological counter-balance to that strictness. In many Czech fairy tales, the hero is not the smartest or strongest, but the one who learns from his mistakes on the road. In the growing tech scene in Prague and Brno, this proverb is being rebranded as 'Fail Fast,' but the old proverb remains the most natural way to express it.
Use it for yourself!
Don't just say it to others. When you mess up a Czech declension, say 'Chybami se člověk učí' to your teacher. They will love that you know the proverb!
Don't over-rely on it
If you make the same mistake every single day, this proverb starts to sound like an excuse. Use it for *new* mistakes.
المعنى
Mistakes are part of the learning process.
Use it for yourself!
Don't just say it to others. When you mess up a Czech declension, say 'Chybami se člověk učí' to your teacher. They will love that you know the proverb!
Don't over-rely on it
If you make the same mistake every single day, this proverb starts to sound like an excuse. Use it for *new* mistakes.
The 'Se' Position
In Czech, 'se' is a clitic and usually wants to be in the second position of the sentence. In this proverb, it follows 'Chybami'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
________ se člověk učí.
The proverb requires the instrumental plural form 'chybami'.
Which sentence is the correct proverb?
Choose the right version:
While word order is flexible, this is the standard, canonical form of the proverb.
In which situation would you MOST likely use this phrase?
A friend just failed their driving test and is crying.
This phrase is perfect for comforting someone after a failure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Zase jsem zapomněl na tvoje narozeniny! Je mi to moc líto.' B: 'To nevadí, ________.'
It's a gracious way to accept an apology for a mistake.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين________ se člověk učí.
The proverb requires the instrumental plural form 'chybami'.
Choose the right version:
While word order is flexible, this is the standard, canonical form of the proverb.
A friend just failed their driving test and is crying.
This phrase is perfect for comforting someone after a failure.
A: 'Zase jsem zapomněl na tvoje narozeniny! Je mi to moc líto.' B: 'To nevadí, ________.'
It's a gracious way to accept an apology for a mistake.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot at all! It is used daily by people of all ages, from toddlers to CEOs.
Yes, that means 'We learn from mistakes.' It's very common and slightly more personal.
'Chyba' is a general mistake or error. 'Omyl' is more like a misconception or a 'wrong guess'. The proverb always uses 'chyba'.
It is neutral. You can use it in a bar with friends or in a business meeting.
Because it's in the instrumental case, which expresses the 'means' by which something happens (learning *by means of* mistakes).
You can, but it might sound a bit cheeky. It's better for skills and knowledge than for physical damage.
It means 'human' or 'person'. In this context, it's a generic 'one'.
Sometimes people just say 'Chybami se učí...' and trail off.
It's like the sound you make when you're clearing your throat, or the 'ch' in the Scottish 'loch'.
Yes, Slovak has the nearly identical 'Chybami sa človek učí'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Žádný učený z nebe nespadl
similarNo one is born an expert.
Chybovat je lidské
similarTo err is human.
Opakování je matka moudrosti
builds onRepetition is the mother of wisdom.
Učený z nebe nespadl
synonymShortened version of the 'sky' proverb.
