Bedeutung
Good times follow bad times.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Slovenia, weather is a primary topic of conversation due to the country's diverse climate zones (Alpine, Mediterranean, Continental). The proverb is linked to the 'kozolec' (hayrack), a symbol of Slovenian identity. Rain is a threat to the hay, but the sun is its savior. Many 'Narodno-zabavna' (folk-pop) songs use this proverb to tell stories of unrequited love that eventually finds a happy ending. In cities like Ljubljana, the phrase is often used ironically when it has been raining for two weeks straight (which happens often in autumn).
Use it for empathy
This is the safest phrase to use when you don't know what to say to someone who is sad. It is never offensive.
Watch the case
Don't forget the -u at the end of 'dežju'. Saying 'po dež' sounds very foreign.
Bedeutung
Good times follow bad times.
Use it for empathy
This is the safest phrase to use when you don't know what to say to someone who is sad. It is never offensive.
Watch the case
Don't forget the -u at the end of 'dežju'. Saying 'po dež' sounds very foreign.
Add 'vedno'
Including 'vedno' (always) makes you sound more confident and native-like.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Po dežju vedno _______ sonce.
The verb 'posije' means 'to start shining' and is the standard verb for this proverb.
Which case follows the preposition 'po' in this proverb?
Po _____ (dež) vedno posije sonce.
'Po' in a temporal sense requires the Locative case.
Match the situation to the most appropriate response.
Your friend is crying because they lost their favorite umbrella.
The proverb is used to comfort someone during a minor or major misfortune.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tako sem utrujen od vseh teh težav.' B: 'Vem, ampak ne obupaj. ________.'
This is the only proverb that fits the context of offering hope during a difficult time.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPo dežju vedno _______ sonce.
The verb 'posije' means 'to start shining' and is the standard verb for this proverb.
Po _____ (dež) vedno posije sonce.
'Po' in a temporal sense requires the Locative case.
Your friend is crying because they lost their favorite umbrella.
The proverb is used to comfort someone during a minor or major misfortune.
A: 'Tako sem utrujen od vseh teh težav.' B: 'Vem, ampak ne obupaj. ________.'
This is the only proverb that fits the context of offering hope during a difficult time.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNot at all! While it is an old proverb, it is used daily by people of all ages, including Gen Z on social media.
It's better to avoid it for very deep grief. Use 'Moje sožalje' (My condolences) instead. This proverb is better for temporary setbacks.
'Sije' means it is currently shining. 'Posije' means it starts to shine. The proverb uses 'posije' to show the change from rain to sun.
Younger people might just say 'Bo že,' which implies that things will work out eventually.
Because the preposition 'po' (meaning 'after') requires the Locative case in Slovenian.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Za dežjem sonce pride
synonymAfter the rain, the sun comes.
Sreča v nesreči
similarA blessing in disguise.
Kdor se zadnji smeje, se najslajše smeje
builds onHe who laughs last, laughs best.
Brez muje se še čevelj ne obuje
contrastNo pain, no gain.
