Бързата кучка слепи ги ражда.
бързата кучка слепи ги ражда
The fast dog gives birth blind.
Significado
Haste makes waste.
Contexto cultural
Bulgarians have a deep respect for 'майсторлък' (craftsmanship). This proverb is often used to defend one's slow pace as a sign of quality rather than laziness. The use of 'кучка' (female dog) is very common in village life and is not considered offensive in this proverbial context, though it can be a slur in other contexts. In modern IT hubs like Sofia, this proverb is frequently used in 'Agile' environments to push back against unrealistic deadlines. Teachers in Bulgaria use this constantly to discourage students from finishing tests too early without reviewing their answers.
Use it to soften criticism
If you need to tell someone they are doing a bad job, using this proverb makes it sound like 'universal truth' rather than your personal opinion.
Don't change the words
This is a fixed idiom. If you say 'Бързото куче', people will understand you, but it will sound very 'foreign'.
Significado
Haste makes waste.
Use it to soften criticism
If you need to tell someone they are doing a bad job, using this proverb makes it sound like 'universal truth' rather than your personal opinion.
Don't change the words
This is a fixed idiom. If you say 'Бързото куче', people will understand you, but it will sound very 'foreign'.
The 'Short' Version
You can just say 'Бързата кучка...' and roll your eyes when someone makes a mistake. It's very native-like.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Бързата ______ слепи ______ ражда.
The standard form uses 'кучка' (female dog) and the short pronoun 'ги'.
In which situation would you use this proverb?
Your friend is trying to finish a 2-hour painting in 10 minutes.
The proverb is a warning against haste that leads to poor quality.
What does 'слепи' refer to in the proverb?
Бързата кучка слепи ги ражда.
In the metaphor, 'слепи' (blind) describes the offspring (the results of the work).
Complete the dialogue.
А: Трябва да изпратя този имейл веднага! Б: По-добре го провери пак. Знаеш ли какво казват? А: Да, знам. ________________.
This is the appropriate proverb for warning someone to check their work.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБързата ______ слепи ______ ражда.
The standard form uses 'кучка' (female dog) and the short pronoun 'ги'.
Your friend is trying to finish a 2-hour painting in 10 minutes.
The proverb is a warning against haste that leads to poor quality.
Бързата кучка слепи ги ражда.
In the metaphor, 'слепи' (blind) describes the offspring (the results of the work).
А: Трябва да изпратя този имейл веднага! Б: По-добре го провери пак. Знаеш ли какво казват? А: Да, знам. ________________.
This is the appropriate proverb for warning someone to check their work.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn this proverb, no. It's the standard word for a female dog. However, in slang, it can mean 'bitch' (insult), so be careful using it outside of this phrase.
Yes, it is very common in professional settings to warn against rushing projects.
It is a short pronoun meaning 'them', referring to the puppies. It's a classic feature of Bulgarian grammar.
No, the proverb is strictly about dogs.
You aren't calling the person a dog; you are comparing their *action* to the dog's haste. It's generally not offensive.
You can say 'Прибързаността води до грешки' (Hastiness leads to errors).
It's a metaphor for something being unfinished or not ready for the world.
Yes, it's a very common way to tell a driver to slow down.
Yes, Serbian and Macedonian have very similar versions.
Yes, though they might use it ironically or in a shortened form.
Frases relacionadas
Бърза работа — срам за майстора
synonymFast work is a shame for the master.
Който бърза, бавно стига
similarHe who hurries, arrives slowly.
Тихите води са най-дълбоки
contrastStill waters run deep.
Седем пъти мери, един път режи
builds onMeasure seven times, cut once.
