المعنى
Hunger forces you to do things.
خلفية ثقافية
In Ukrainian villages, the 'тітка' was often the person who would spoil children with sweets. By contrasting hunger with this figure, the proverb highlights the loss of comfort. Among the diaspora, this phrase is often used to maintain a connection to the 'old world' values of hard work and resilience. In cities, it's frequently used ironically when ordering fast food or eating at one's desk during a busy workday. Many Ukrainian writers use this proverb to depict the life of the peasantry in the 19th century, emphasizing the harshness of their existence.
Use it for empathy
Use this phrase to show you understand why someone is making a difficult choice. It sounds very supportive in a 'realist' way.
Don't over-explain
The phrase is self-contained. You don't need to say 'Голод — не тітка, тому я їм'. Just the phrase is enough.
المعنى
Hunger forces you to do things.
Use it for empathy
Use this phrase to show you understand why someone is making a difficult choice. It sounds very supportive in a 'realist' way.
Don't over-explain
The phrase is self-contained. You don't need to say 'Голод — не тітка, тому я їм'. Just the phrase is enough.
The 'Bun' factor
Mentioning the 'пиріжок' (bun) makes you sound like a C2 master of folklore.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Голод — не ______.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'тітка' (aunt).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Голод — не тітка'?
Оберіть правильну ситуацію:
The proverb explains acting out of necessity, like eating bad food when hungry.
Complete the dialogue.
— Чому ти працюєш у суботу? — Бо ______.
It's a common way to explain working extra for money.
What is the full version of the proverb?
Яке продовження приказки?
The full traditional version mentions that hunger won't bring you a bun (пиріжок).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينГолод — не ______.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'тітка' (aunt).
Оберіть правильну ситуацію:
The proverb explains acting out of necessity, like eating bad food when hungry.
— Чому ти працюєш у суботу? — Бо ______.
It's a common way to explain working extra for money.
Яке продовження приказки?
The full traditional version mentions that hunger won't bring you a bun (пиріжок).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةTechnically people will understand you, but it's not the standard proverb. Stick to 'тітка'.
Yes, it's a bit too casual. It implies you are only there for the money/food, which might not be the best impression.
The dash replaces the verb 'is' (є) which is usually omitted in Ukrainian present tense definitions.
Yes, it's common across East Slavic languages, but the Ukrainian 'тітка' has its own cultural flavor.
It means 'won't bring you a bun'. It's the second half of the full proverb.
Usually no. For thirst, we just say 'хочу пити'. There isn't a popular 'Thirst is not an aunt' equivalent.
The words are A1, but the concept is idiomatic. It's a great 'bridge' phrase for beginners.
It's realistic/stoic rather than purely negative. It's about the 'truth' of life.
Sometimes people say 'Сон — не тітка', but it's much less common than the hunger version.
It's a soft 'h' sound, like 'h' in 'hotel', but voiced in the throat.
عبارات ذات صلة
Апетит приходить під час їди
similarAppetite comes with eating
На безриб'ї і рак риба
similarIn the absence of fish, even a crayfish is a fish
Ситний голодному не товариш
contrastA full person is not a friend to a hungry one
Бідність — не гріх
builds onPoverty is not a sin
