معنی
Fate cannot be avoided.
زمینه فرهنگی
This proverb is often associated with 'wisielczy humor' (gallows humor), a common trait in Polish culture where people joke about dark or inevitable situations to cope with them. In old sailing communities, it was believed that if you were 'marked' for a certain death, you were invincible to all other dangers until that moment. The phrase reflects a broader Slavic acceptance of 'Los' (Fate), which is seen as a powerful, almost tangible force in life. The phrase appears in many Polish films and songs, often used by 'tough guy' characters to show they aren't afraid of death.
Use it for comfort
It's a great way to end a conversation about a stressful future event when there's nothing more to be done.
Don't be too literal
If you use this while someone is actually in danger of drowning, it will be seen as a very dark and inappropriate joke.
معنی
Fate cannot be avoided.
Use it for comfort
It's a great way to end a conversation about a stressful future event when there's nothing more to be done.
Don't be too literal
If you use this while someone is actually in danger of drowning, it will be seen as a very dark and inappropriate joke.
Master the 'mieć' + infinitive
This construction (ma wisieć) is key to sounding natural when talking about things that are 'supposed' to happen.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.
Co ma wisieć, nie _______.
The proverb uses the future perfective form 'utonie'.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this proverb?
Situation: You are about to take a driving test and you are very nervous.
The proverb is used to express resignation to an outcome you can no longer control.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: 'Martwię się, że ta inwestycja się nie uda.' Speaker B: '_________________'
This is the only response that addresses the worry about a future outcome.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
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بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاCo ma wisieć, nie _______.
The proverb uses the future perfective form 'utonie'.
Situation: You are about to take a driving test and you are very nervous.
The proverb is used to express resignation to an outcome you can no longer control.
Speaker A: 'Martwię się, że ta inwestycja się nie uda.' Speaker B: '_________________'
This is the only response that addresses the worry about a future outcome.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
4 سوالYes, though often with a bit of irony or as a way to dismiss overthinking.
Only in informal settings or with colleagues you know well. It might sound too passive for a formal presentation.
Not strictly, but it aligns with religious ideas of providence or 'God's will'.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but the phrase 'Każdy jest kowalem własnego losu' (Everyone is the smith of their own fate) expresses the opposite philosophy.
عبارات مرتبط
Co ma być, to będzie
similarWhat is to be, will be.
Klamka zapadła
builds onThe decision is final.
Raz kozie śmierć
similarA goat dies only once (YOLO).
Przeznaczenia nie oszukasz
synonymYou cannot cheat destiny.
