Bedeutung
Things will get better after a bad time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In rural Romania, the sun is often called 'Sfântul Soare' (Holy Sun). The transition from rain to sun is seen as a divine blessing, which gives this proverb a slightly spiritual undertone for older generations. In cities, the phrase is frequently used in 'self-help' contexts and corporate motivation. It has become a symbol of the 'resilient Romanian' who survives economic and political changes. The phrase is equally common in the Republic of Moldova, where the agrarian roots are even more pronounced. It is a staple of folk music lyrics. Many Balkan cultures share this weather-based optimism, likely due to the shared climate and history of overcoming hardship.
Keep it Simple
Don't try to add adjectives. 'După ploaie mare vine soare frumos' sounds unnatural. Stick to the four-word classic.
Watch the Tone
If someone is genuinely devastated, this might sound too 'easy'. Use it for everyday setbacks first.
Bedeutung
Things will get better after a bad time.
Keep it Simple
Don't try to add adjectives. 'După ploaie mare vine soare frumos' sounds unnatural. Stick to the four-word classic.
Watch the Tone
If someone is genuinely devastated, this might sound too 'easy'. Use it for everyday setbacks first.
The 'Street' Version
If you want to sound more like a local, use 'Vine soarele și pe strada ta' to mean 'Your luck will change soon.'
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
După ______ vine ______.
The standard form is 'După ploaie vine soare.'
In which situation is it most appropriate to use this phrase?
Prietenul tău a pierdut portofelul și este foarte trist.
The phrase is used to comfort someone who is sad or experiencing a loss.
Which version of the proverb is grammatically correct for a traditional saying?
Alege varianta corectă:
Proverbs in Romanian often omit the definite article for a more general, abstract meaning.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Am picat examenul de matematică.' B: 'Nu te întrista, ______.'
B is trying to encourage A after a failure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDupă ______ vine ______.
The standard form is 'După ploaie vine soare.'
Prietenul tău a pierdut portofelul și este foarte trist.
The phrase is used to comfort someone who is sad or experiencing a loss.
Alege varianta corectă:
Proverbs in Romanian often omit the definite article for a more general, abstract meaning.
A: 'Am picat examenul de matematică.' B: 'Nu te întrista, ______.'
B is trying to encourage A after a failure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot at all! While it is an old proverb, it is used daily by people of all ages in Romania.
Yes, but it will sound like you are being a bit poetic or optimistic about the forecast.
In Romanian proverbs, omitting the article makes the nouns represent general concepts rather than specific things.
Both are understood, but 'vine soare' is the traditional proverbial form.
The closest are 'After a storm comes a calm' or 'Every cloud has a silver lining.'
Yes, if you are encouraging a colleague after a setback, but keep it for less formal internal emails.
Yes, many Romanian pop and folk songs use this phrase as a hook or a title.
Not inherently, but it aligns with Christian values of hope and patience.
No, that's not a standard phrase and would confuse people.
It is 'După' with the diacritic 'ă'. Pronunciation matters!
Verwandte Redewendungen
Vine soarele și pe strada mea
similarThe sun will shine on my street too.
După furtună vine și vreme bună
synonymAfter the storm comes good weather too.
Nicio ploaie nu ține o veșnicie
similarNo rain lasts forever.
A se face gaură în cer
contrastTo have a hole in the sky (to rain excessively).
