Significado
Sometimes it is better to be quiet.
Contexto cultural
Latvians are often perceived as introverted. In Latvia, silence during a meal or a walk is considered comfortable, not awkward. This proverb reinforces that cultural norm. Similar to their Scandinavian neighbors, Balts value 'listening before acting.' This is reflected in the high frequency of proverbs about silence in the region. During the Soviet occupation, this proverb was a survival mantra. Keeping quiet about one's political views was literally a matter of life and death. In the context of 'cancel culture' and social media, many Latvians use this proverb to advocate for 'digital detox' or thinking before posting.
The Power Pause
In Latvian business, a long pause after someone speaks is common. Don't rush to fill it; they are just 'collecting gold'.
Don't be a statue
While silence is gold, total silence in a conversation can be seen as cold. Use 'mhm' or 'skaidrs' to show you are listening.
Significado
Sometimes it is better to be quiet.
The Power Pause
In Latvian business, a long pause after someone speaks is common. Don't rush to fill it; they are just 'collecting gold'.
Don't be a statue
While silence is gold, total silence in a conversation can be seen as cold. Use 'mhm' or 'skaidrs' to show you are listening.
Ponte a prueba
Aizpildi tukšumus ar pareizajiem vārdiem!
Runa ________, klusēšana ________.
Atceries hierarhiju: sudrabs ir otrajā vietā, zelts ir pirmajā.
Kurā situācijā vislabāk izmantot šo sakāmvārdu?
Tu redzi, ka divi draugi strīdas par niekiem. Ko tu saki?
Šis teiciens ir lielisks padoms, lai pārtrauktu nevajadzīgus strīdus.
Kura frāze ir gramatiski precīzs sakāmvārds?
Izvēlies pareizo variantu:
Sakāmvārdiem parasti ir fiksēta, lakoniska forma bez liekiem vārdiem.
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Ayudas visuales
The Value of Communication
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosRuna ________, klusēšana ________.
Atceries hierarhiju: sudrabs ir otrajā vietā, zelts ir pirmajā.
Tu redzi, ka divi draugi strīdas par niekiem. Ko tu saki?
Šis teiciens ir lielisks padoms, lai pārtrauktu nevajadzīgus strīdus.
Izvēlies pareizo variantu:
Sakāmvārdiem parasti ir fiksēta, lakoniska forma bez liekiem vārdiem.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, but often ironically or in professional contexts. It's considered a 'classic' that everyone knows.
Absolutely. The shortened version is very common in casual speech.
Latvian proverbs often drop the verb to sound more traditional and rhythmic.
Frases relacionadas
Turēt mēli aiz zobiem
similarTo keep one's tongue behind one's teeth.
Klusēšana — piekrišana
similarSilence is consent.
Mēle kā skuveklis
contrastA tongue like a razor.
Skaļi vārdi, tukši darbi
builds onLoud words, empty deeds.
