A1 Proverb رسمی

Konac djelo krasi

The end adorns the work

معنی

The ending is the most important part.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The proverb is often used in the context of 'klapa' singing (traditional a cappella). If a performance ends on a perfect, harmonious chord, the audience might say 'Konac djelo krasi'. In coastal regions, this is often applied to the construction of 'suhozid' (dry stone walls). Finishing the top layer of stones is a moment of great pride. In the capital's business culture, it's used to emphasize that the 'final report' or 'final delivery' is what the client will remember most. Used during the 'kolinje' (traditional pig slaughter) or harvest festivals to celebrate the successful end of a hard day's communal work.

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Use it for Graduation

This is the #1 most common phrase to write in a graduation card in Croatia.

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Don't say 'Kraj djelo krasi' in formal writing

While 'kraj' is okay in speech, 'konac' is the traditional and more respected form.

معنی

The ending is the most important part.

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Use it for Graduation

This is the #1 most common phrase to write in a graduation card in Croatia.

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Don't say 'Kraj djelo krasi' in formal writing

While 'kraj' is okay in speech, 'konac' is the traditional and more respected form.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.

Konac _____ krasi.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: djelo

'Djelo' means 'work' or 'deed' and is the standard middle word of this proverb.

In which situation is it appropriate to say 'Konac djelo krasi'?

Choose the best scenario:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you finish a long book.

The proverb is used for successful completions.

Match the Croatian word with its role in the proverb.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Konac (The end) is the subject, djelo (the work) is the object, and krasi (adorns) is the verb.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: 'Napokon sam završio diplomski rad!' B: 'Čestitam! ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Konac djelo krasi

This is the most natural way to congratulate someone on finishing a major task.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

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Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb. جای خالی A1

Konac _____ krasi.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: djelo

'Djelo' means 'work' or 'deed' and is the standard middle word of this proverb.

In which situation is it appropriate to say 'Konac djelo krasi'? Choose A1

Choose the best scenario:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you finish a long book.

The proverb is used for successful completions.

Match the Croatian word with its role in the proverb. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Konac (The end) is the subject, djelo (the work) is the object, and krasi (adorns) is the verb.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Napokon sam završio diplomski rad!' B: 'Čestitam! ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Konac djelo krasi

This is the most natural way to congratulate someone on finishing a major task.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, in modern Croatian it means thread. In this proverb, it uses the archaic meaning of 'end'.

No, although it has Latin roots, it is a secular proverb used by everyone.

Yes, but it might sound a bit dramatic or humorous. It's usually for bigger achievements.

The standard form is 'Konac djelo krasi'. Changing the order makes it sound less like a proverb.

'Po jutru se dan poznaje' (The day is known by the morning) is often considered the opposite.

Yes, it shows you are focused on results and finishing tasks.

Yes, it is a standard proverb known from Slavonia to Dalmatia.

It's like 'dy-eh-lo'. The 'dj' is one sound.

Yes, it often carries a sense of relief.

It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends or with your boss.

عبارات مرتبط

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Sve je dobro što se dobro svrši

similar

All is well that ends well.

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Prvo skoči pa reci hop

contrast

First jump, then say hop.

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Po jutru se dan poznaje

contrast

The day is known by the morning.

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