Signification
Pain goes away over time.
Contexte culturel
In Slovak culture, silence is often preferred over empty talk during grief. This proverb is one of the few acceptable things to say when words fail. There is a shared stoicism in the region. People believe in 'pretrpieť' (suffering through) something until time fixes it. Slovak youth use this ironically sometimes when something minor goes wrong, like a phone screen breaking. Older generations connect this to the healing power of herbs and nature, viewing time as a natural medicine.
Use it sparingly
It's a powerful phrase. If you say it too often, it loses its meaning.
Don't use for physical pain
If someone has a broken leg, don't say this. They will think you are joking.
Signification
Pain goes away over time.
Use it sparingly
It's a powerful phrase. If you say it too often, it loses its meaning.
Don't use for physical pain
If someone has a broken leg, don't say this. They will think you are joking.
Add 'uvidíš'
Adding 'uvidíš' (you will see) at the end makes it sound much more natural: 'Čas zahojí všetky rany, uvidíš.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Neboj sa, čas ______ všetky rany.
The proverb uses the future perfective 'zahojí' (3rd person singular).
In which situation is this phrase MOST appropriate?
Situácia: Tvoj kamarát je smutný, lebo sa s ním rozišla priateľka.
This is the classic context for offering emotional comfort.
Match the Slovak words to their English meanings.
Match the words:
Basic vocabulary check.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Môj pes zomrel, som veľmi smutný.' B: 'To je mi ľúto. Pamätaj, že ______.'
'Čas sú peniaze' (Time is money) would be very insensitive here!
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNeboj sa, čas ______ všetky rany.
The proverb uses the future perfective 'zahojí' (3rd person singular).
Situácia: Tvoj kamarát je smutný, lebo sa s ním rozišla priateľka.
This is the classic context for offering emotional comfort.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary check.
A: 'Môj pes zomrel, som veľmi smutný.' B: 'To je mi ľúto. Pamätaj, že ______.'
'Čas sú peniaze' (Time is money) would be very insensitive here!
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot at all. While it is an old proverb, it is used daily by people of all ages in Slovakia.
You can, and people will understand you, but 'zahojí' is the standard idiomatic choice.
Yes, if they are going through a personal hard time, it is a respectful and neutral way to show sympathy.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but one might say 'Niektoré rany sa nikdy nezahoja' (Some wounds never heal).
Expressions liées
Čas je najlepší lekár
synonymTime is the best doctor.
To prebolí
similarThat will stop hurting.
Zíde z očí, zíde z mysle
builds onOut of sight, out of mind.
Čas sú peniaze
contrastTime is money.
