معنی
In desperate situations, one must accept undesirable options or circumstances.
زمینه فرهنگی
Used to justify pragmatic compromises in both personal and professional life. Similar usage, often with a slightly more cynical tone. Understood, but less frequently used in formal Swiss German contexts. The concept of 'necessity' is a common theme in European proverbs.
Use 'fressen'
Always use 'fressen' for this proverb, not 'essen'.
Don't be too literal
People will understand you are talking about a compromise, not insects.
معنی
In desperate situations, one must accept undesirable options or circumstances.
Use 'fressen'
Always use 'fressen' for this proverb, not 'essen'.
Don't be too literal
People will understand you are talking about a compromise, not insects.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word.
In der Not frisst der Teufel ________.
The proverb specifically mentions flies.
What does this proverb mean?
When do you use this phrase?
It describes a situation of necessity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'This job is terrible.' B: 'I know, but ________.'
This is the correct proverb to justify a bad situation.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاIn der Not frisst der Teufel ________.
The proverb specifically mentions flies.
When do you use this phrase?
It describes a situation of necessity.
A: 'This job is terrible.' B: 'I know, but ________.'
This is the correct proverb to justify a bad situation.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
2 سوالYes, but use it carefully to show you are being pragmatic.
No, it's a common proverb.
عبارات مرتبط
Not macht erfinderisch
similarNecessity is the mother of invention.
Lieber den Spatz in der Hand
similarA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
