Signification
Natural order of things; expectations.
Contexte culturel
In villages, dreams are often discussed over morning coffee. This proverb bridges the gap between the mystical importance of dreams and the practical logic of daily chores. The phrase aligns with the concept of 'Kamma-Phala' (Action and Result). It reinforces the idea that no action is without a consequence. Young people use this phrase sarcastically on social media to comment on predictable celebrity drama or political news. Kru Khmer (traditional healers) believe dreaming is essential for health. This proverb reflects the cultural view that dreaming is a 'required' part of a healthy life cycle.
The 'Douch' Rule
Always use 'ដូច' (Douch) before the phrase to make your comparison sound natural.
Don't be literal
If you use this when someone is actually talking about a nightmare, they might think you're being mean!
Signification
Natural order of things; expectations.
The 'Douch' Rule
Always use 'ដូច' (Douch) before the phrase to make your comparison sound natural.
Don't be literal
If you use this when someone is actually talking about a nightmare, they might think you're being mean!
The Shrug
Combine this phrase with a slight shoulder shrug for maximum native-speaker effect.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct proverb part.
ធ្វើការហត់ ត្រូវតែសម្រាក ដូចដេកយប់_______។
The proverb is 'ដេកយប់យល់សប្តិ'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'ដេកយប់យល់សប្តិ'?
A person is surprised that their plants died after they didn't water them for a month.
The proverb is used for predictable outcomes of actions (or lack thereof).
What does 'ដេកយប់យល់សប្តិ' mean in a figurative sense?
When someone says this, they mean:
Figuratively, it refers to inevitability and logic.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ហេតុអ្វីបានជាគាត់ខឹងខ្ញុំ? (Why is he angry at me?) B: អ្នកកុហកគាត់ គាត់ខឹងហើយ វាដូចជា_______។
The proverb explains the logical consequence of lying.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesធ្វើការហត់ ត្រូវតែសម្រាក ដូចដេកយប់_______។
The proverb is 'ដេកយប់យល់សប្តិ'.
A person is surprised that their plants died after they didn't water them for a month.
The proverb is used for predictable outcomes of actions (or lack thereof).
When someone says this, they mean:
Figuratively, it refers to inevitability and logic.
A: ហេតុអ្វីបានជាគាត់ខឹងខ្ញុំ? (Why is he angry at me?) B: អ្នកកុហកគាត់ គាត់ខឹងហើយ វាដូចជា_______។
The proverb explains the logical consequence of lying.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a respectful discussion with elders.
Yes, if the bad thing was predictable (like a hangover). No, if it was a random tragedy.
'Yol sop' is the common Khmer word; 'Sopin' is more formal/literary.
Yes, it is a very common proverb taught from childhood.
You can, but it means you are being unrealistic or lazy.
It has Buddhist roots (cause and effect) but is used in secular life.
Just type 'ដូចដេកយប់យល់សប្តិអញ្ចឹង' after describing a predictable event.
It can be slightly sarcastic, like 'No kidding!', so watch your tone.
Only if discussing professional growth or natural results of hard work.
The proverb still applies! It's about the *rule* of nature, not your personal sleep habits.
Expressions liées
ធ្វើល្អបានល្អ
similarDo good, get good.
ដាំដុះអ្វី បានផលនោះ
similarYou reap what you sow.
យល់សប្តិទាំងថ្ងៃ
contrastDaydreaming.
រឿងធម្មតា
synonymA normal thing.
