Bedeutung
You must live with your choices.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In traditional Romanian homes, the 'guest room' (casa mare) had the most beautifully 'așternut' beds, which were never used, only displayed to show the family's wealth and diligence. The proverb is equally popular in the Republic of Moldova, often used by elders to instill a sense of 'hărnicie' (industriousness) in the younger generation. Similar proverbs exist across the Balkans, reflecting a shared regional value of self-reliance in the face of historical instability. Younger Romanians use this proverb ironically on social media when someone posts about a self-inflicted 'fail'.
Use it for empathy too!
While often a reproach, you can use it to praise someone: 'Ai învățat mult și ai reușit. Cum îți așterni, așa dormi!'
Watch your tone
If said with a smirk, it can sound very arrogant. Use a neutral tone to sound like a wise advisor.
Bedeutung
You must live with your choices.
Use it for empathy too!
While often a reproach, you can use it to praise someone: 'Ai învățat mult și ai reușit. Cum îți așterni, așa dormi!'
Watch your tone
If said with a smirk, it can sound very arrogant. Use a neutral tone to sound like a wise advisor.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Cum îți ________, așa ________.
The standard form uses 'așterni' (to spread/lay out) and 'dormi' (to sleep).
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Ion didn't save money for his vacation and now he has to stay home.
This situation shows a direct consequence of poor planning/saving.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: 'Am eșuat la proiect pentru că am lăsat totul pe ultima sută de metri.' Speaker B: '_________________'
Speaker B is pointing out that Speaker A's failure is a result of their own procrastination.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenCum îți ________, așa ________.
The standard form uses 'așterni' (to spread/lay out) and 'dormi' (to sleep).
Ion didn't save money for his vacation and now he has to stay home.
This situation shows a direct consequence of poor planning/saving.
Speaker A: 'Am eșuat la proiect pentru că am lăsat totul pe ultima sută de metri.' Speaker B: '_________________'
Speaker B is pointing out that Speaker A's failure is a result of their own procrastination.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenYes, though often in a slightly more sarcastic or ironic way on social media.
It's better to avoid it in formal emails. Use 'consecințele deciziilor' instead.
It means to spread out or lay down, specifically used for sheets, blankets, or rugs.
Verwandte Redewendungen
După faptă și răsplată
synonymAccording to the deed, the reward.
Cine seamănă vânt, culege furtună
similarHe who sows wind, reaps a storm.
Ți-ai făcut-o cu mâna ta
informal alternativeYou did it to yourself with your own hand.
