المعنى
Starting something new is difficult.
خلفية ثقافية
Slovenians value 'pridnost' (diligence). This proverb is often used to remind children that hard work at the start is expected and honorable. In the mountains, the 'start' of a climb is often the steepest. This proverb resonates with the physical experience of hiking in the Julian Alps. In Slovenian startups, this phrase is used to build resilience against early-stage failures. Teachers in Slovenia frequently use this to lower the affective filter of students starting difficult subjects like Physics or Latin.
Use it for empathy
This is the best phrase to use when you don't know what else to say to someone struggling. It's safe, kind, and culturally appropriate.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'začetek' is masculine. Don't use feminine or neuter endings for 'težak' unless you change the noun.
المعنى
Starting something new is difficult.
Use it for empathy
This is the best phrase to use when you don't know what else to say to someone struggling. It's safe, kind, and culturally appropriate.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'začetek' is masculine. Don't use feminine or neuter endings for 'težak' unless you change the noun.
The 'Težak' Double Meaning
Remember that 'težak' also means 'heavy'. You can use this for a pun if you are starting something physically heavy, like moving furniture!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Vsak _________ je težak.
The proverb is 'Vsak začetek je težak' (Every beginning is difficult).
Which adjective correctly completes the proverb?
Vsak začetek je _______.
'Začetek' is a masculine noun, so the adjective must be masculine singular ('težak').
Match the situation to the most appropriate response.
A friend is crying because they can't understand a new computer program on their first day of work.
This proverb is used to encourage someone struggling with a new task.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Prvi teden učenja slovenščine je bil grozen!' Marko: 'Ne skrbi, Ana. _________.'
Marko is comforting Ana about her difficult start in language learning.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينVsak _________ je težak.
The proverb is 'Vsak začetek je težak' (Every beginning is difficult).
Vsak začetek je _______.
'Začetek' is a masculine noun, so the adjective must be masculine singular ('težak').
A friend is crying because they can't understand a new computer program on their first day of work.
This proverb is used to encourage someone struggling with a new task.
Ana: 'Prvi teden učenja slovenščine je bil grozen!' Marko: 'Ne skrbi, Ana. _________.'
Marko is comforting Ana about her difficult start in language learning.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةNot at all. While it is a common proverb, it is still used sincerely in Slovenia to provide genuine encouragement.
Technically yes, but it would no longer be the proverb. 'Težak' is the fixed part of this idiom.
Usually, it is used for positive or neutral endeavors that are simply difficult to start, like a hobby or a job.
It is a labiodental approximant, similar to a 'w' but with the teeth closer to the lip. Before 's', it is very short.
عبارات ذات صلة
Prvi korak je najtežji
similarThe first step is the hardest.
Začetek je pol dela
builds onThe beginning is half the work.
Konec dober, vse dobro
contrastAll's well that ends well.
Brez muje se še čevelj ne obuje
similarWithout effort, you can't even put on a shoe.
