Сговорна дружина планина повдига.
сговорна дружина планина повдига
A united group moves mountains.
Bedeutung
Teamwork achieves great things.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The word 'дружина' (druzhina) is historically significant. It referred to the loyal retinue of a Bulgarian Tsar or a band of 'haiduti' (rebels) fighting for freedom. Using it in a proverb gives the act of teamwork a heroic, almost legendary quality. The 'tla' (communal help) was a social contract. If you didn't help your neighbor lift their 'mountain', nobody would help you with yours. This created a very tight-knit, though sometimes intrusive, community structure. Many Bulgarian startups use this proverb in their 'About Us' pages or as office wall art to bridge the gap between traditional values and modern tech culture. Bulgarian children often perform a play or read a story called 'The Turnip' (Дядовата ряпа), which is a literal illustration of this proverb—everyone from the grandpa to the mouse has to pull together to lift the giant vegetable.
Use it as a compliment
If you see people working well together, saying this is a high-level way to show you appreciate their coordination.
Don't modernize the words
Never say 'Сговорна група'—it ruins the rhythmic and traditional feel of the proverb.
Bedeutung
Teamwork achieves great things.
Use it as a compliment
If you see people working well together, saying this is a high-level way to show you appreciate their coordination.
Don't modernize the words
Never say 'Сговорна група'—it ruins the rhythmic and traditional feel of the proverb.
The 'Sgovor' factor
Remember that 'sgovor' is the key. Without agreement, there is no lifting.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Сговорна ________ планина повдига.
The traditional word used in this proverb is 'дружина'.
What is the meaning of 'сговорна' in this context?
Какво означава 'сговорна'?
'Сговорна' comes from 'сговор' (agreement/concord).
In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?
Кога казваме това?
The proverb celebrates collective achievement.
Finish the dialogue.
А: Сами няма да се справим с този проект. Б: Спокойно, ще викнем и другите. Знаеш ли какво казват? ________.
This is the most logical proverb for a situation requiring more people for a project.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenСговорна ________ планина повдига.
The traditional word used in this proverb is 'дружина'.
Какво означава 'сговорна'?
'Сговорна' comes from 'сговор' (agreement/concord).
Кога казваме това?
The proverb celebrates collective achievement.
А: Сами няма да се справим с този проект. Б: Спокойно, ще викнем и другите. Знаеш ли какво казват? ________.
This is the most logical proverb for a situation requiring more people for a project.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNot in daily speech. It's mostly used in proverbs, historical contexts, or to refer to a specific group like a scout troop.
Yes, but it's more common for three or more. For two people, it sounds a bit more hyperbolic/funny.
Not really, but people often just mention 'сговор' as the reason for success.
It's sgo-VOR-na. The 's' and 'g' are pronounced together quickly.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Съединението прави силата
similarUnity makes strength.
Две глави мислят по-добре от една
similarTwo heads think better than one.
Соло ташак
contrastTo do something completely alone (vulgar).
Една птичка пролет не прави
builds onOne bird doesn't make a spring.
