المعنى
Persistence achieves great things.
خلفية ثقافية
The proverb is often taught in primary schools as a core moral lesson about the value of hard work and modesty. In Dalmatia, this proverb is linked to the concept of 'dišpet'—a stubborn persistence against all odds. In these mountainous regions, the proverb is taken quite literally as people see the power of water in the karst landscape every day. Modern Croatian startups often use this phrase to describe their 'bootstrap' growth strategy—growing slowly without outside investment.
Use it for encouragement
This is one of the best phrases to use when a friend is tired of a long task. It sounds very supportive.
Don't use it for 'Still Waters'
Remember, in English 'Still waters run deep' can be a warning about a dangerous person. In Croatian, it's almost always a compliment about hard work.
المعنى
Persistence achieves great things.
Use it for encouragement
This is one of the best phrases to use when a friend is tired of a long task. It sounds very supportive.
Don't use it for 'Still Waters'
Remember, in English 'Still waters run deep' can be a warning about a dangerous person. In Croatian, it's almost always a compliment about hard work.
The 'Dere' variation
If you are in Zagreb or the north, use 'Tiha voda brege dere' to sound more like a local.
The 'Pomalo' connection
This proverb is the 'active' version of the famous Dalmatian 'pomalo' (take it easy).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words in the proverb.
Tiha _____ brijeg _____.
The standard proverb is 'Tiha voda brijeg roni'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Tiha voda brijeg roni'?
A person is...
The proverb is about persistence and steady effort over time.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Marko je tako tih, misliš li da će uspjeti?' B: 'Naravno, znaš kako kažu: ________.'
The context of someone being 'tih' (quiet) but successful perfectly fits this proverb.
What does the verb 'roni' mean in this specific proverb?
U ovoj poslovici, 'roni' znači:
In this archaic context, 'roniti' refers to the geological process of erosion.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينTiha _____ brijeg _____.
The standard proverb is 'Tiha voda brijeg roni'.
A person is...
The proverb is about persistence and steady effort over time.
A: 'Marko je tako tih, misliš li da će uspjeti?' B: 'Naravno, znaš kako kažu: ________.'
The context of someone being 'tih' (quiet) but successful perfectly fits this proverb.
U ovoj poslovici, 'roni' znači:
In this archaic context, 'roniti' refers to the geological process of erosion.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot at all! While it's a proverb, it's used very naturally in everyday conversations to encourage people.
Yes, but it might sound a bit boastful. It's better to use it to describe others or as a general rule.
It means 'hill,' but in this context, it represents any large obstacle or mountain.
The modern meaning 'to dive' is very common. The meaning 'to erode' is mostly found in this proverb.
Yes, the word order can be swapped, but 'Tiha voda brijeg roni' is the most common rhythmic form.
No, the proverb itself is positive. However, it can be used sarcastically if someone is being too slow.
They understand it perfectly, but they might use it less often than older generations.
It's like 'bree-yeg'. The 'ije' is a single sound in many dialects.
Yes, that is the closest English equivalent in terms of meaning.
Yes, especially if you are talking about long-term strategy or persistence.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kamen po kamen, palača
similarStone by stone, a palace.
Zrno po zrno, pogača
similarGrain by grain, a loaf of bread.
Tko rano rani, dvije sreće grabi
contrastThe early bird catches the worm.
Ispeci pa reci
builds onBake it, then say it.
Strpljen, spašen
similarHe who is patient is saved.
