Significado
Persistence leads to results.
Contexto cultural
The proverb is often associated with the 'Alföld' (Great Plain) mentality, where life followed the slow rhythm of the rivers and seasons. In Szekler (Székely) folklore, persistence is a survival trait, and this proverb is frequently used to describe their legendary 'stubbornness' (nyakasság) in a positive light. Today, it's a popular 'corporate' proverb used by managers to encourage sustainable growth over 'burnout' culture. Classic authors like Móricz Zsigmond used this imagery to describe the slow but inevitable rise of the working class or the changing of social eras.
The Accusative '-t'
Remember that 'partot' has a '-t' because the water is doing something *to* the shore. It's the object!
Don't use for laziness
If you are just being slow because you are lazy, don't use this proverb. It's for *productive* slowness.
Significado
Persistence leads to results.
The Accusative '-t'
Remember that 'partot' has a '-t' because the water is doing something *to* the shore. It's the object!
Don't use for laziness
If you are just being slow because you are lazy, don't use this proverb. It's for *productive* slowness.
Shorten it
To sound like a real native, just say 'Lassú víz...' and nod knowingly when someone is struggling.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word with the correct case ending.
Lassú víz ______ mos.
The verb 'mos' requires an object in the accusative case, which is 'partot'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Lassú víz partot mos'?
A) You need to finish a report in 5 minutes. B) You are learning 5 new words every day for a year. C) You are shouting at a broken car. D) You are buying a fast sports car.
The proverb is about steady, long-term effort, which fits daily learning.
Complete the dialogue.
- Már két hónapja diétázom, de csak 2 kilót fogytam. - Ne aggódj! ________.
While 'Lassú víz partot mos' is the focus, all three proverbs are appropriate synonyms in this context.
Which adjective correctly completes the proverb?
______ víz partot mos.
The proverb specifically uses 'lassú' (slow) to emphasize patience.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosLassú víz ______ mos.
The verb 'mos' requires an object in the accusative case, which is 'partot'.
A) You need to finish a report in 5 minutes. B) You are learning 5 new words every day for a year. C) You are shouting at a broken car. D) You are buying a fast sports car.
The proverb is about steady, long-term effort, which fits daily learning.
- Már két hónapja diétázom, de csak 2 kilót fogytam. - Ne aggódj! ________.
While 'Lassú víz partot mos' is the focus, all three proverbs are appropriate synonyms in this context.
______ víz partot mos.
The proverb specifically uses 'lassú' (slow) to emphasize patience.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes, though often in a slightly ironic or self-deprecating way when talking about their slow progress on a thesis or at the gym.
Yes, it's quite common in professional contexts to encourage patience during long negotiations or development cycles.
Hungarian has vowel harmony. 'Part' contains a back vowel (a), so it takes the back vowel accusative suffix '-ot'.
Yes, exactly! 'Mosógép' is a washing machine. Here, it's used metaphorically for erosion.
Not as a proverb. Fast water (gyors víz) is usually associated with 'árvíz' (flood), which is negative.
Frases relacionadas
A türelem rózsát terem.
synonymPatience produces roses.
Sok kicsi sokra megy.
similarMany small things add up to a lot.
Cseppkőbarlang sem egy nap alatt épül.
similarA stalactite cave isn't built in a day.
Hamar munka ritkán jó.
contrastQuick work is rarely good.
