Signification
Asking doesn't hurt.
Contexte culturel
Reflects the value of 'preproščina' (simplicity) and direct communication in rural history. Used frequently in the service industry to encourage tourists to be more vocal about their needs. In this region, the phrase might be delivered with a more jovial, loud tone, often followed by a laugh. Modern HR departments use it to foster a 'speak-up' culture in offices.
Use it to be polite
Adding 'Beseda ni konj' before a request makes you sound humble and aware that you are asking for someone's time.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every single sentence, it loses its encouraging power and sounds repetitive.
Signification
Asking doesn't hurt.
Use it to be polite
Adding 'Beseda ni konj' before a request makes you sound humble and aware that you are asking for someone's time.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every single sentence, it loses its encouraging power and sounds repetitive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Beseda ni _______.
The correct animal in this proverb is 'konj' (horse).
In which situation would you most likely say 'Beseda ni konj'?
Your friend is afraid to ask the waiter for more water.
This is a perfect situation to encourage someone to ask for something small.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Ne upam vprašati za pomoč.' Marko: 'Le vprašaj, _______.'
Marko is encouraging Ana using the standard proverb.
Which of these means the same as 'Beseda ni konj'?
Choose the synonym:
'Vprašati ni greh' (To ask is not a sin) is the closest synonym.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Word vs. Horse
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBeseda ni _______.
The correct animal in this proverb is 'konj' (horse).
Your friend is afraid to ask the waiter for more water.
This is a perfect situation to encourage someone to ask for something small.
Ana: 'Ne upam vprašati za pomoč.' Marko: 'Le vprašaj, _______.'
Marko is encouraging Ana using the standard proverb.
Choose the synonym:
'Vprašati ni greh' (To ask is not a sin) is the closest synonym.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot at all! It is actually very encouraging and friendly.
Yes, especially if you are asking for clarification or a small favor.
Because horses were the most common 'dangerous' or 'heavy' things in old Slovenian villages.
No, proverbs are fixed. You don't say 'Besede niso konji'.
Expressions liées
Vprašati ni greh
synonymAsking is not a sin.
Lepa beseda lepo mesto najde
similarA kind word finds a nice place.
Jezik nima kosti, a kosti lomi
contrastThe tongue has no bones, but it breaks bones.
