Significado
The first ones get served first.
Contexto cultural
Slovenians take pride in being 'pridni' (hardworking). Arriving early is a physical manifestation of this value. The 'mlin' (mill) was historically a place of gossip and social gathering, not just work. In Slovenian business, the first person to send a proposal often has a significant psychological advantage. In the mountains, being early is a matter of safety. Hikers start at dawn to avoid afternoon storms.
Use it for humor
Use this when taking the last piece of cake to make your friends laugh instead of getting angry.
Don't forget the 'r'
Saying 'Kdo' instead of 'Kdor' makes you sound like a beginner. That extra 'r' is crucial for proverbs.
Significado
The first ones get served first.
Use it for humor
Use this when taking the last piece of cake to make your friends laugh instead of getting angry.
Don't forget the 'r'
Saying 'Kdo' instead of 'Kdor' makes you sound like a beginner. That extra 'r' is crucial for proverbs.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Kdor prej pride, prej ______.
The verb must be in the 3rd person singular present tense to match 'kdor'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
When would you say 'Kdor prej pride, prej melje'?
The proverb is used when resources are limited and arrival time determines who gets them.
Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings.
Match the components of the proverb.
These are the literal translations of the four main words.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali moram priti zgodaj na razprodajo? B: Ja, seveda! Veš kako pravijo: ______.
This is the appropriate proverb for a sale (razprodaja).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKdor prej pride, prej ______.
The verb must be in the 3rd person singular present tense to match 'kdor'.
When would you say 'Kdor prej pride, prej melje'?
The proverb is used when resources are limited and arrival time determines who gets them.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the literal translations of the four main words.
A: Ali moram priti zgodaj na razprodajo? B: Ja, seveda! Veš kako pravijo: ______.
This is the appropriate proverb for a sale (razprodaja).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, it's generally seen as a statement of fact or a friendly reminder to be punctual.
It's better to use more formal language like 'upoštevali bomo vrstni red prijav', but you can use the proverb in a closing remark if you have a good relationship with the person.
It's the 3rd person singular of 'mleti' (to grind grain into flour).
Frases relacionadas
Rana ura, zlata ura
similarThe early hour is the golden hour.
Počasi se daleč pride
contrastSlowly one goes far.
Kdor ne dela, naj ne je
builds onHe who does not work, shall not eat.
