Signification
Resources should be managed carefully over time.
Contexte culturel
The 'disznóvágás' (pig slaughter) is a winter tradition where families process a whole pig. Sausage is the most iconic result. Many neighboring countries have similar meat-based proverbs, reflecting a shared history of agrarian survival. Young people use this phrase ironically to talk about 'hóvége' (the end of the month), when everyone is broke. Proverbs often use kitchen or farm items (beans, geese, pigs) to explain complex life lessons.
Singular Rule
Always remember to keep 'nap' and 'kolbász' singular. Saying 'napok' sounds very non-native.
Humor is Key
Use this with a slight smile. It's a 'wise old man' phrase, so using it as a young person is often seen as funny and charming.
Signification
Resources should be managed carefully over time.
Singular Rule
Always remember to keep 'nap' and 'kolbász' singular. Saying 'napok' sounds very non-native.
Humor is Key
Use this with a slight smile. It's a 'wise old man' phrase, so using it as a young person is often seen as funny and charming.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Több nap, mint _______.
The traditional proverb specifically uses 'kolbász' (sausage).
In which situation would you use this phrase?
Your friend just spent half their monthly salary on a designer watch on the 2nd of the month.
This phrase is the perfect warning for someone spending their money too quickly.
Which grammatical rule applies to this phrase?
Why is 'nap' singular in 'Több nap'?
In Hungarian, words like 'több' (more) or 'sok' (many) are followed by singular nouns.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Megvettem ezt a drága autót! B: De hát nincs több pénzed a hónapra! ________.
The context of spending money and running out requires the 'sausage' proverb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTöbb nap, mint _______.
The traditional proverb specifically uses 'kolbász' (sausage).
Your friend just spent half their monthly salary on a designer watch on the 2nd of the month.
This phrase is the perfect warning for someone spending their money too quickly.
Why is 'nap' singular in 'Több nap'?
In Hungarian, words like 'több' (more) or 'sok' (many) are followed by singular nouns.
A: Megvettem ezt a drága autót! B: De hát nincs több pénzed a hónapra! ________.
The context of spending money and running out requires the 'sausage' proverb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! You can use it for food, energy, or even vacation days. Anything that can run out.
It might be too informal. Stick to 'Oszd be az erőforrásokat' in a formal meeting.
Because sausage was the most valuable stored food in traditional Hungarian villages.
No, the proverb is fixed. 'Szalámi' doesn't fit the traditional rural context as well as 'kolbász'.
Expressions liées
Addig nyújtózkodj, ameddig a takaród ér.
similarStretch only as far as your blanket reaches.
Sok kicsi sokra megy.
builds onMany small things add up to a lot.
Nem mind arany, ami fénylik.
contrastNot all that glitters is gold.
Ki korán kel, aranyat lel.
contrastThe early bird catches the worm.
