Bedeutung
It is better to do something late than never.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Italians value social connection over strict timekeeping. This phrase is a staple of their forgiving social nature. Similar to Italy, Spanish culture is relaxed about time. The phrase is used identically. Germans are known for punctuality, so this phrase is used more as a rare exception than a daily habit. In the US, this is used frequently in business to acknowledge missed deadlines while trying to maintain professionalism.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a fixed phrase.
Context matters
Don't use it to excuse serious professional negligence.
Bedeutung
It is better to do something late than never.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a fixed phrase.
Context matters
Don't use it to excuse serious professional negligence.
Use it as a tag
Add it to the end of your sentence to soften your tone.
Be friendly
Smile when you say it; it makes the apology more sincere.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
Meglio tardi che ____.
The proverb is 'Meglio tardi che mai'.
When should you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate for 'Meglio tardi che mai'?
It is used to acknowledge a delay positively.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'Scusa il ritardo!' You: '____, l'importante è che sei qui.'
It is the most natural response to a late arrival.
Match the situation to the correct usage.
You finally start your diet after months of waiting. What do you say?
It is the perfect phrase for starting something late.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMeglio tardi che ____.
The proverb is 'Meglio tardi che mai'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'Meglio tardi che mai'?
It is used to acknowledge a delay positively.
Friend: 'Scusa il ritardo!' You: '____, l'importante è che sei qui.'
It is the most natural response to a late arrival.
You finally start your diet after months of waiting. What do you say?
It is the perfect phrase for starting something late.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenSolo se sei in confidenza e non è un ritardo grave.
È neutra, va bene in quasi tutte le situazioni.
No, è invariabile.
Sì, è universale.
Significa 'never'.
No, a meno che non sia usato per ignorare le lamentele altrui.
Sì, in email informali o messaggi.
Dire 'Meglio tardi che niente'.
È un proverbio, non ha tempo.
Sì, risale all'antichità.
Come in 'million'.
Sì, è perfetto per l'A1.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano
similarSlow and steady wins the race.
Non è mai troppo tardi
builds onIt is never too late.
Meglio soli che male accompagnati
similarBetter alone than in bad company.
A tempo debito
contrastAt the right time.
