Signification
Hard times are followed by better ones.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Romanian villages, the 'furtună' was a literal threat to the harvest. This proverb reflects the resilience of farmers who had to wait for the sun to continue their work. There is a subtle link to the idea of 'trial and reward' in Romanian Orthodoxy. Suffering is often seen as a temporary trial before a spiritual 'vreme bună'. The phrase is frequently used in Romanian pop songs and 'manele' to describe overcoming poverty or heartbreak. During the hardships of the 80s in Romania, proverbs like this were used as coded ways to hope for a better political future.
Use it for small things too
You don't need a massive crisis to use this. You can use it when someone is just annoyed by a broken coffee machine.
Don't over-articulate
Say 'vreme bună', not 'vremea bună'. The proverb sounds more natural without the definite article.
Signification
Hard times are followed by better ones.
Use it for small things too
You don't need a massive crisis to use this. You can use it when someone is just annoyed by a broken coffee machine.
Don't over-articulate
Say 'vreme bună', not 'vremea bună'. The proverb sounds more natural without the definite article.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
După furtună vine ______ bună.
'Vreme' is the traditional word used in this proverb to mean weather.
Which adjective correctly completes the phrase?
După furtună vine vreme ______.
'Vreme' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'bună'.
In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?
A friend is crying because they failed their driving test.
This proverb is used to encourage someone during a difficult time.
Complete the dialogue.
Mihai: 'Am pierdut portofelul, sunt distrus!' Elena: 'Nu te îngrijora, ______.'
Elena is trying to comfort Mihai by saying things will get better.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDupă furtună vine ______ bună.
'Vreme' is the traditional word used in this proverb to mean weather.
După furtună vine vreme ______.
'Vreme' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'bună'.
A friend is crying because they failed their driving test.
This proverb is used to encourage someone during a difficult time.
Mihai: 'Am pierdut portofelul, sunt distrus!' Elena: 'Nu te îngrijora, ______.'
Elena is trying to comfort Mihai by saying things will get better.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but often in a slightly ironic or very emotional way on social media.
Yes, it's perfectly understandable, though 'furtună' is the standard version.
'Vreme' is for weather or long eras; 'timp' is for clock time or general duration.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Not inherently, but it aligns with many religious views on hope.
Yes, it's a great way to be optimistic about the weather clearing up.
Not really, but 'După râs vine plâns' (After laughter comes crying) is the pessimistic opposite.
BOO-nuh. The 'ă' is very important.
Yes, to encourage teams during difficult quarters.
It is a proverb, so it's a bit of a cliché, but a very well-loved one.
Expressions liées
După ploaie vine soare
synonymAfter rain comes sun.
Nicio pagubă fără un bine
similarNo loss without a gain.
A fi cu capul în nori
contrastTo have one's head in the clouds.
Vremea vindecă totul
builds onTime heals everything.
