Significado
Things seem scarier than they actually are.
Contexto cultural
It is a staple of childhood education, often used by parents to help children overcome fear of the dark or monsters under the bed. Similar variations exist across Slavic languages, emphasizing a shared cultural approach to managing anxiety through folk wisdom. Used in office settings to encourage employees to take on new, challenging tasks without being paralyzed by the fear of failure.
Use it as a mantra
Repeat it to yourself when you feel panic rising. It helps ground you.
It's a classic
Every Pole knows this. Using it shows you understand the cultural mindset.
Significado
Things seem scarier than they actually are.
Use it as a mantra
Repeat it to yourself when you feel panic rising. It helps ground you.
It's a classic
Every Pole knows this. Using it shows you understand the cultural mindset.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
Strach ma ______ oczy.
The idiom is 'strach ma wielkie oczy'.
When should you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate?
It is used for psychological anxiety, not physical danger.
Match the meaning to the phrase.
What does 'strach ma wielkie oczy' mean?
It highlights the distortion caused by fear.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Boję się tej rozmowy.' B: 'Nie bój się, ______.'
This is the correct proverb for reassurance.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosStrach ma ______ oczy.
The idiom is 'strach ma wielkie oczy'.
Which situation is appropriate?
It is used for psychological anxiety, not physical danger.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
It highlights the distortion caused by fear.
A: 'Boję się tej rozmowy.' B: 'Nie bój się, ______.'
This is the correct proverb for reassurance.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasNie, używają tego dorośli w każdej sytuacji.
Tak, jeśli atmosfera jest luźna, ale bądź ostrożny.
Bo mamy dwoje oczu, a strach wpływa na oba.
Absolutnie nie, to bardzo mądre przysłowie.
Nie, to zepsuje idiom.
To przysłowie.
Tak, ale ta jest najbardziej popularna.
Słuchaj nagrania i powtarzaj powoli.
Frases relacionadas
nie taki diabeł straszny
similarThe devil is not as scary as he is painted.
zachować zimną krew
builds onTo keep a cool head.
mieć pietra
contrastTo be scared.
