Signification
Children are like their parents.
Contexte culturel
In Slovak villages, your family reputation (dobré meno) was your most valuable asset. This proverb was often used as a social control mechanism. The apple is a common symbol in Slavic and Germanic folklore, representing life, health, and lineage. Today, the phrase is often used ironically on social media when children do something funny or messy that the parents also do.
Use it for compliments
It's a great way to praise a parent by praising their child's talent.
Be careful with negative traits
Using it for a child's mistake can sound like you are insulting the whole family.
Signification
Children are like their parents.
Use it for compliments
It's a great way to praise a parent by praising their child's talent.
Be careful with negative traits
Using it for a child's mistake can sound like you are insulting the whole family.
The 'Katka' version
If you are talking about a mother and daughter, use 'Aká matka, taká Katka' to sound more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Doplňte správne slovo do príslovia.
Jablko nepadá ďaleko od _______.
The correct word is 'stromu' (tree) in the genitive case.
Ktorá situácia najlepšie vystihuje toto príslovie?
Marek je lekár a jeho syn sa tiež stal lekárom.
This situation describes a son following his father's professional path.
Spojte začiatok a koniec vety.
1. Jablko nepadá... 2. Aký otec... 3. Aká matka...
These are the three most common Slovak proverbs about family similarity.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJablko nepadá ďaleko od _______.
The correct word is 'stromu' (tree) in the genitive case.
Marek je lekár a jeho syn sa tiež stal lekárom.
This situation describes a son following his father's professional path.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common Slovak proverbs about family similarity.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, in a metaphorical sense, as it often refers to behavior learned from parents, not just genetics.
It is always 'od stromu' in this proverb.
Not at all. It is used daily in newspapers, TV, and casual conversation.
Expressions liées
Aký otec, taký syn
synonymLike father, like son.
Aká matka, taká Katka
synonymLike mother, like Katka (daughter).
Krv nie je voda
similarBlood is not water.
Gény sa nezaprú
builds onGenes cannot be denied.
