Significado
Don't criticize a gift or opportunity
Contexto cultural
Swedes value modesty and are often uncomfortable with overt complaints about gifts, making this proverb a common social tool. The horse was a primary mode of transport and labor, making it a universal symbol of wealth and utility in proverbs. The proverb is frequently used in tech forums when users complain about free software or open-source tools. Horses were historically checked for age by looking at their teeth, a practice known to every farmer in old Sweden.
Use it for 'Freebies'
This phrase is perfect for modern 'freebies' like apps, samples, or free Wi-Fi. It makes you sound very native.
Don't be the Giver
Never say this to someone you just gave a gift to. It sounds incredibly rude and self-righteous.
Significado
Don't criticize a gift or opportunity
Use it for 'Freebies'
This phrase is perfect for modern 'freebies' like apps, samples, or free Wi-Fi. It makes you sound very native.
Don't be the Giver
Never say this to someone you just gave a gift to. It sounds incredibly rude and self-righteous.
The 'Lagom' Connection
This proverb is a linguistic expression of 'Lagom'. It's about being satisfied with what is offered.
Ponte a prueba
Fyll i det saknade ordet i ordspråket.
Man ska inte ______ given häst i munnen.
'Skåda' är det traditionella verbet som används i detta ordspråk.
I vilken situation passar ordspråket bäst?
Din vän klagar på att den gratisbiljett han fick till konserten är på sista raden.
Eftersom biljetten var gratis bör vännen inte klaga på platsen.
Vilket ord beskriver bäst betydelsen av 'given' i detta sammanhang?
Vad betyder 'given' i frasen?
'Given' är här ett particip som betyder 'skänkt' eller 'mottagen som present'.
Slutför dialogen.
A: 'Den här gratis-lunchen var lite salt, eller hur?' B: 'Äsch, _________________.'
B påminner A om att man inte ska klaga på mat som är gratis.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMan ska inte ______ given häst i munnen.
'Skåda' är det traditionella verbet som används i detta ordspråk.
Din vän klagar på att den gratisbiljett han fick till konserten är på sista raden.
Eftersom biljetten var gratis bör vännen inte klaga på platsen.
Vad betyder 'given' i frasen?
'Given' är här ett particip som betyder 'skänkt' eller 'mottagen som present'.
A: 'Den här gratis-lunchen var lite salt, eller hur?' B: 'Äsch, _________________.'
B påminner A om att man inte ska klaga på mat som är gratis.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasRarely. It's an archaic word. You might see it in the Bible or old poetry, but in daily life, it's almost exclusively in this proverb.
You can, and people will understand you, but it won't be the 'official' proverb. It's like saying 'Don't view a gift horse' in English.
It's a correction. If you say it to someone, you are telling them they are being ungrateful. Use it with friends, not your boss.
Horses were the most valuable gifts in the past. Checking their teeth was the only way to see if you were getting a 'lemon'.
No, it can be a favor, a job offer, or any opportunity that you didn't have to work/pay for.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'att kräva guld och gröna skogar' (to demand gold and green forests) describes the ungrateful attitude.
It is always 'i munnen' (definite form).
Yes, if you are discussing a free resource or a partnership benefit that someone is complaining about.
Yes, very. Even young people know and use it, though they might use 'Gratis är gott' more often.
It's the past participle of 'ge' (to give). It functions as an adjective meaning 'which has been given'.
Frases relacionadas
Gratis är gott
similarAnything free is good.
Att köpa grisen i säcken
contrastTo buy a pig in a sack (to buy something without inspecting it).
Tacka och ta emot
builds onJust say thank you and accept it.
Smaken är som baken
similarTaste is like the buttocks (divided).
