Significado
Wrongdoers will eventually be punished.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used in political discourse to express frustration with the slow pace of the judiciary. The phrase is identical in Slovak ('Božie mlyny melú pomaly') and carries the same cultural weight. The 'mill' metaphor is common across the region, reflecting a shared agrarian history where the mill was a central, powerful machine. Despite being an atheistic country, Czechs use 'Boží' (God's) in many idioms without religious intent.
Use it for comfort
If a friend is upset about an injustice, this is the most 'Czech' way to comfort them.
Don't change the words
This is a fixed expression. Changing 'pomalu' to 'rychle' makes it sound like a mistake, not a joke.
Significado
Wrongdoers will eventually be punished.
Use it for comfort
If a friend is upset about an injustice, this is the most 'Czech' way to comfort them.
Don't change the words
This is a fixed expression. Changing 'pomalu' to 'rychle' makes it sound like a mistake, not a joke.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Boží ______ melou pomalu.
The correct word is 'mlýny' (mills).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Boží mlýny melou pomalu'?
A person who stole money 5 years ago is finally caught by the police.
The proverb is about justice catching up after a long time.
Match the Czech words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the literal translations of the components.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ten zlý člověk vyhrál volby!' B: 'Neboj se, ______.'
The proverb is used to offer hope that justice will eventually prevail.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBoží ______ melou pomalu.
The correct word is 'mlýny' (mills).
A person who stole money 5 years ago is finally caught by the police.
The proverb is about justice catching up after a long time.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the literal translations of the components.
A: 'Ten zlý člověk vyhrál volby!' B: 'Neboj se, ______.'
The proverb is used to offer hope that justice will eventually prevail.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasWhile it contains the word 'God's', it is used by everyone in the Czech Republic, including atheists. It's more about fate than religion.
It's better for serious matters. Using it because someone took your parking spot might sound a bit dramatic.
It is the 3rd person plural of 'mlít' (to grind). It describes what a millstone does to grain.
Frases relacionadas
Kdo jinému jámu kopá, sám do ní padá
similarHe who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.
Na každou svini se vaří voda
similarWater is boiling for every pig.
Karma je zdarma
synonymKarma is free.
Dočkat se spravedlnosti
builds onTo live to see justice.
