المعنى
Not appreciating a good life
خلفية ثقافية
The idiom reflects the historical value of 'skromnost' (modesty). In Czech culture, boasting or being ungrateful for stability is often looked down upon. Similar sentiments exist in neighboring countries (Germany, Poland, Slovakia), reflecting a shared history of agrarian life where a stable home was the highest achievement. In cities like Prague, this phrase is now used to mock 'hipster' complaints or luxury lifestyle problems. The phrase appears in many 19th-century novels to describe characters who leave their villages for the city and lose their way.
The 'Y' Rule
Always remember that 'bydlo' (living) is a related word to 'byt' (apartment). Both have 'y'. This will help you avoid the 'bidlo' (pole) mistake.
Tone Check
This phrase is judgmental. Use it about yourself for humor, or about others when you are genuinely criticizing their lack of gratitude.
المعنى
Not appreciating a good life
The 'Y' Rule
Always remember that 'bydlo' (living) is a related word to 'byt' (apartment). Both have 'y'. This will help you avoid the 'bidlo' (pole) mistake.
Tone Check
This phrase is judgmental. Use it about yourself for humor, or about others when you are genuinely criticizing their lack of gratitude.
Modern Usage
Use it when someone complains about their smartphone battery or slow internet to sound like a native who appreciates the 'old ways'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun (me, you, him, etc.) in the accusative case.
Petr má všechno, ale pořád si stěžuje. Pálí ___ dobré bydlo.
The idiom requires the accusative case. 'Ho' is the accusative of 'on' (he).
Which spelling is correct for the idiom?
Když se máš moc dobře, ...
'Bydlo' with 'y' is the dwelling; 'dobré' is the neuter adjective matching it.
In which situation would you use this phrase?
Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost their job and their house.
The phrase is for ungrateful/comfortable people, not for people in real crisis.
Complete the dialogue with the correct idiom.
A: 'Děti nechtějí jíst tuhle drahou večeři.' B: 'No jo, ___.'
The children are being ungrateful for an expensive meal, which fits the idiom perfectly.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينPetr má všechno, ale pořád si stěžuje. Pálí ___ dobré bydlo.
The idiom requires the accusative case. 'Ho' is the accusative of 'on' (he).
Když se máš moc dobře, ...
'Bydlo' with 'y' is the dwelling; 'dobré' is the neuter adjective matching it.
Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost their job and their house.
The phrase is for ungrateful/comfortable people, not for people in real crisis.
A: 'Děti nechtějí jíst tuhle drahou večeři.' B: 'No jo, ___.'
The children are being ungrateful for an expensive meal, which fits the idiom perfectly.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةNo, 'bydlo' is archaic. Today we use 'byt' (apartment), 'dům' (house), or 'bydlení' (living/housing). It only survives in this idiom and in very old literature.
Yes, just change the pronoun: 'Pálí JI dobré bydlo.'
It depends on the friendship. It's a 'reality check.' If your friend is being annoying about a small problem, it's a common way to tease them.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you could say 'Tře bídu s nouzí' (He is rubbing poverty with need), meaning someone is very poor.
It represents the feeling of being uncomfortable or itchy. When you are too warm and cozy, you eventually want to get out—that's the 'burning' of comfort.
عبارات ذات صلة
Neví, co by roupama dělal
synonymHe doesn't know what to do with his restlessness.
Mít se jako prase v žitě
similarTo live like a pig in rye (to have a very good life).
Hledat pětku v jeteli
similarTo look for a five-leaf clover (to look for problems where there are none).
Vymýšlet si hlouposti
builds onTo make up nonsense.
