معنی
Time is a valuable resource
زمینه فرهنگی
Latvians are generally reserved and value directness in business. Saying 'Laiks ir nauda' is a way to signal that you are a serious professional who respects others' schedules. In the countryside, this phrase is often used ironically to mock city people who are always in a rush. Rural Latvians prefer the phrase 'Lēnāk brauksi, tālāk tiksi' (The slower you go, the further you'll get). Across the Baltics, punctuality is a sign of respect. This proverb reinforces the cultural norm that wasting someone's time is equivalent to stealing from them. For the older generation, this phrase was a symbol of the 'wild 90s' and the transition to capitalism. For the younger generation, it's just a standard part of global productivity culture.
Use it in the office
It's a safe, professional phrase to use with colleagues to show you're focused.
Don't overdo it
If you say it too often, you might sound impatient or overly materialistic.
معنی
Time is a valuable resource
Use it in the office
It's a safe, professional phrase to use with colleagues to show you're focused.
Don't overdo it
If you say it too often, you might sound impatient or overly materialistic.
Punctuality is key
In Latvia, if you say 'Laiks ir nauda', you MUST be on time yourself.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing verb in the proverb.
Laiks ___ nauda.
The standard form of the proverb uses the verb 'ir' (is).
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to say 'Laiks ir nauda'?
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used to emphasize efficiency and the value of time in professional settings.
Which of these is the correct Latvian translation for 'Time is money'?
Select the correct sentence:
Both 'Laiks' and 'nauda' must be in the nominative case.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kāpēc tu tik ātri strādā?' B: 'Tāpēc, ka...'
The proverb explains the motivation for working quickly and efficiently.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Time vs. Money
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاLaiks ___ nauda.
The standard form of the proverb uses the verb 'ir' (is).
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used to emphasize efficiency and the value of time in professional settings.
Select the correct sentence:
Both 'Laiks' and 'nauda' must be in the nominative case.
A: 'Kāpēc tu tik ātri strādā?' B: 'Tāpēc, ka...'
The proverb explains the motivation for working quickly and efficiently.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
You can, and people will understand, but 'Laiks ir nauda' is much more common.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Nesteidzies' (Don't rush) is the opposite sentiment.
Yes, in Latvian, the verb 'to be' is required in this sentence.
It can be. It's better to say 'Lūdzu, vai varat pasteidzināt pasūtījumu?'
Laiks nav nauda.
Yes, many Latvian hip-hop and pop songs use it to talk about success.
It's just the grammatical gender of the word; it doesn't have a deeper meaning.
Yes, especially in a follow-up email about a deadline.
No, it sounds very modern and relevant.
Mans laiks ir nauda.
Yes, 'Laiks ir kāposts' (Time is cabbage/money).
Yes, Estonia and Lithuania have identical proverbs.
No, that would be very inappropriate!
عبارات مرتبط
Laiks maksā naudu
similarTime costs money
Nelaid laiku vējā
builds onDon't waste time
Visam savs laiks
contrastEverything in its own time
Laiks dziedē visas brūces
specialized formTime heals all wounds
Kā pa diedziņu
similarLike along a thread
