A1 Proverb خنثی

Vreme je novac

vreme je novac

Time is money

معنی

Time is a valuable resource.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Belgrade's modern business districts, this phrase is taken literally. Meetings are expected to start on time, and efficiency is highly prized. In the south, life is often slower. Using this phrase might be seen as a sign of 'Belgrade arrogance' or being too 'Westernized.' Serbians living in Germany or the US use this phrase frequently to describe their new work ethic compared to back home. In villages, time is often linked to nature and seasons. The concept of 'time is money' is relatively new and often used jokingly when someone is working too hard.

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Use it in Business

This is the safest proverb to use in a professional Serbian setting to show you are serious.

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Don't over-use it

If you say it too much, you might sound like a greedy person or someone who is too stressed.

معنی

Time is a valuable resource.

💡

Use it in Business

This is the safest proverb to use in a professional Serbian setting to show you are serious.

⚠️

Don't over-use it

If you say it too much, you might sound like a greedy person or someone who is too stressed.

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The 'Polako' contrast

Remember that many Serbians value 'polako' (slowly). Use 'vreme je novac' to balance that when needed.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

Vreme je ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: novac

The standard Serbian proverb is 'Vreme je novac'.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Vreme je novac'?

Choose the best context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: During a business negotiation.

The phrase is about efficiency and value, which fits business contexts.

Complete the dialogue.

Šefe, treba mi još dva sata za ovaj posao. Šef: 'Požuri, znaš da je...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: vreme novac

The boss is encouraging speed and efficiency.

Match the phrase to the intent.

Match 'Vreme je novac' with its core meaning:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Time is a limited and valuable resource.

The proverb equates the value of time with the value of money.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word in the proverb. جای خالی A1

Vreme je ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: novac

The standard Serbian proverb is 'Vreme je novac'.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Vreme je novac'? Choose A2

Choose the best context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: During a business negotiation.

The phrase is about efficiency and value, which fits business contexts.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Šefe, treba mi još dva sata za ovaj posao. Šef: 'Požuri, znaš da je...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: vreme novac

The boss is encouraging speed and efficiency.

Match the phrase to the intent. situation_matching A1

Match 'Vreme je novac' with its core meaning:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Time is a limited and valuable resource.

The proverb equates the value of time with the value of money.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

No, it also means 'weather'. You have to look at the context. 'Vreme je novac' (Time is money) vs 'Vreme je sunčano' (The weather is sunny).

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

People will understand you, but it's not the standard Serbian proverb. Stick to 'novac'.

Serbian does not have articles like 'a', 'an', or 'the'. So 'Vreme je novac' literally translates to 'Time is money'.

It can be. If the service is slow, it might sound impatient. Use it carefully.

عبارات مرتبط

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Vreme leti

similar

Time flies

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Ko rano rani, dve sreće grabi

builds on

The early bird catches the worm

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Dok dlanom o dlan

similar

In the blink of an eye

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Gubljenje vremena

contrast

A waste of time

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