Significado
We forget people when they aren't around.
Contexto cultural
In Serbia, this proverb is often used with a touch of 'inat' (defiance) or fatalism. It's a way of accepting that life goes on and that people who leave are no longer part of the daily struggle. In the mountainous regions of Montenegro, where family ties are historically unbreakable, this proverb might be used more as a warning to young people not to stray too far from their 'pleme' (tribe). Among Serbs living abroad, this phrase is often used ironically or sadly to describe the fading connection with their homeland. The phrase is a frequent motif in 'Novokomponovana narodna muzika' (modern folk music), where it serves as a shorthand for the pain of separation and the inevitability of being replaced by a new lover.
Use it for objects too!
Don't limit this to people. If you can't find your keys because they are in a different room, you can jokingly say this.
Don't use with 'sa'
Many learners say 'daleko sa očiju'. This is incorrect. Always use 'od'.
Significado
We forget people when they aren't around.
Use it for objects too!
Don't limit this to people. If you can't find your keys because they are in a different room, you can jokingly say this.
Don't use with 'sa'
Many learners say 'daleko sa očiju'. This is incorrect. Always use 'od'.
The 'Viber' Exception
In modern Serbia, people often joke that Viber has killed this proverb because everyone is always 'in sight' via video calls.
Ponte a prueba
Popuni prazna mesta odgovarajućim rečima.
Daleko od __________, daleko od __________.
Prepozicija 'od' zahteva genitiv: 'očiju' (množina) i 'srca' (jednina).
Kada bi upotrebio/la ovu poslovicu?
Tvoj prijatelj se preselio u drugi grad i više ti ne piše poruke.
Ova poslovica se koristi kada distanca uzrokuje zaborav.
Poveži delove rečenice.
Poveži srpski i engleski izraz.
Ovo su direktni ekvivalenti.
Završi dijalog.
A: Da li još uvek misliš na bivšeg dečka? B: Ne, on je sada u Australiji. ____________________.
B objašnjava da ga je zaboravila jer je daleko.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDaleko od __________, daleko od __________.
Prepozicija 'od' zahteva genitiv: 'očiju' (množina) i 'srca' (jednina).
Tvoj prijatelj se preselio u drugi grad i više ti ne piše poruke.
Ova poslovica se koristi kada distanca uzrokuje zaborav.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Ovo su direktni ekvivalenti.
A: Da li još uvek misliš na bivšeg dečka? B: Ne, on je sada u Australiji. ____________________.
B objašnjava da ga je zaboravila jer je daleko.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNot necessarily. It's seen as a realistic observation of human nature. However, using it about someone you are supposed to love can sound cold.
Yes, 'Daleko od oka, daleko od srca' is a valid variation, though 'očiju' is more common.
No, it can refer to friendship, family ties, or even interest in a hobby or a job.
You can agree by saying 'Nažalost, istina je' (Unfortunately, it's true) or disagree with 'Prava ljubav ne zna za granice' (True love knows no borders).
Frases relacionadas
Što oči ne vide, srce ne želi
similarWhat the eyes don't see, the heart doesn't desire.
Vreme leči sve rane
builds onTime heals all wounds.
Krv nije voda
contrastBlood is not water.
Zaborav je lek
similarForgetting is a medicine.
