Significado
Prompt help is much more valuable.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'sosedska pomoč' (neighborly help) is a legal and social tradition where neighbors help each other with large tasks like haymaking or building a house roof. Slovenia has deep Roman roots (Emona, Celeia, Poetovio), and Latin maxims are still taught in schools, keeping this proverb very much alive. On Slovenian social media, this proverb is often used to criticize slow government bureaucracy or to praise fast customer service. Major Slovenian charities like 'Anina zvezdica' or 'Rdeči križ' use this logic to mobilize donors during the holidays.
Use it for small things
Don't wait for a big disaster. Use this phrase when you lend a pen or a small coin. It makes you sound very native and wise.
Don't over-use it
If you say it every time you do something, it might sound like you are bragging about how fast you are.
Significado
Prompt help is much more valuable.
Use it for small things
Don't wait for a big disaster. Use this phrase when you lend a pen or a small coin. It makes you sound very native and wise.
Don't over-use it
If you say it every time you do something, it might sound like you are bragging about how fast you are.
The 'Twice' Logic
Remember that 'dvakrat' (twice) refers to the value of the relief, not the physical amount of the gift.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Kdor _______ da, dvakrat da.
The proverb specifically emphasizes speed ('hitro').
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Kdor hitro da, dvakrat da'?
Choose the best scenario:
The proverb is about the value of immediate help.
What does 'dvakrat' mean in this proverb?
Meaning of 'dvakrat':
'Dvakrat' is the Slovenian word for 'twice'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Hvala, ker si mi takoj posodil dežnik!' B: 'Ni za kaj, ________.'
This is the natural response to someone thanking you for quick help.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKdor _______ da, dvakrat da.
The proverb specifically emphasizes speed ('hitro').
Choose the best scenario:
The proverb is about the value of immediate help.
Meaning of 'dvakrat':
'Dvakrat' is the Slovenian word for 'twice'.
A: 'Hvala, ker si mi takoj posodil dežnik!' B: 'Ni za kaj, ________.'
This is the natural response to someone thanking you for quick help.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it can be about time, advice, emotional support, or any form of help.
Yes, it is formal enough for a professional setting, especially when discussing efficiency.
'Da' is perfective, meaning the act of giving is completed. Proverbs usually use perfective verbs for 'universal truths'.
Not a direct one, but 'Takoj!' (Immediately!) is the functional equivalent in casual speech.
No, it's a metaphor for the help being twice as effective.
Yes, for example, in Croatian it is 'Tko brzo daje, dvostruko daje'.
Yes! You can say it to the person helping you as a way of saying 'Your quick help is worth so much to me.'
'Počasi se daleč pride' (Slowly one goes far) is the most common opposite sentiment.
It is slightly more formal than 'Tisti, ki', but it is still used in everyday speech and is standard for proverbs.
Pronounce it like 'DVA-krat', with a short 'a' at the end.
Frases relacionadas
Hitra pomoč, dvojna pomoč
synonymQuick help is double help.
Kdor prej pride, prej melje
similarFirst come, first served (literally: who comes earlier, grinds earlier).
Počasi se daleč pride
contrastSlow and steady wins the race.
Železo se kuje, dokler je vroče
similarStrike while the iron is hot.
