معنی
Waking up early brings success.
زمینه فرهنگی
Hungarians generally value early starts. It's common for schools to start at 7:30 or 8:00 AM, and many people are in their offices by 7:30 AM. This proverb is a reflection of this cultural norm. In village life, the proverb is literal. If you don't wake up early to milk the cows or tend the fields before the heat, you lose money. The 'gold' was the survival of the farm. Among younger generations, the proverb is often used ironically to mock the 'hustle culture' or simply to complain about the lack of sleep in a 24/7 society. Teachers frequently use this to motivate students for early morning exams or zero-period classes (nulladik óra). It's part of the 'hidden curriculum' of discipline.
Use it for motivation
If you want to sound like a supportive friend or a wise mentor, this is the perfect phrase.
Don't be too literal
If you say this to someone who actually found a gold coin, it's a joke, not a proverb!
معنی
Waking up early brings success.
Use it for motivation
If you want to sound like a supportive friend or a wise mentor, this is the perfect phrase.
Don't be too literal
If you say this to someone who actually found a gold coin, it's a joke, not a proverb!
The 'lel' factor
Using 'lel' instead of 'talál' shows you have a deep understanding of Hungarian idioms.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Ki korán kel, _______ lel.
The standard proverb uses 'aranyat' (gold) in the accusative case.
Which verb is used in the traditional version of the proverb?
Ki korán kel, aranyat ____.
'Lel' is the archaic verb for 'finds' used specifically in this proverb.
In which situation would you most likely hear this phrase?
A friend is complaining that they have to wake up at 5 AM for a new, high-paying job.
The proverb links early rising with financial or personal reward ('gold').
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
- Miért vagy ilyen korán az irodában? - Tudod mit mondanak: ____________________.
This is the most appropriate proverb for being early at work.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاKi korán kel, _______ lel.
The standard proverb uses 'aranyat' (gold) in the accusative case.
Ki korán kel, aranyat ____.
'Lel' is the archaic verb for 'finds' used specifically in this proverb.
A friend is complaining that they have to wake up at 5 AM for a new, high-paying job.
The proverb links early rising with financial or personal reward ('gold').
- Miért vagy ilyen korán az irodában? - Tudod mit mondanak: ____________________.
This is the most appropriate proverb for being early at work.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالRarely. It mostly survives in proverbs and literature. In daily life, we use 'talál'.
Only ironically. It would be quite funny to say it to someone coming home at 6 AM.
It's a metaphor for success, money, good grades, or even just a peaceful morning.
Because it's the object of the sentence. You find *something* (accusative case).
عبارات مرتبط
Reggeli óra aranyat ér.
synonymThe morning hour is worth gold.
Hamar munka ritkán jó.
contrastQuick work is rarely good.
Lassan járj, tovább érsz.
contrastGo slowly, and you will get further.
Aki mer, az nyer.
similarWho dares, wins.
