Signification
Time is a valuable resource.
Contexte culturel
In the post-Soviet era, this phrase became a symbol of the 'new' Ukrainian who is ambitious and globalized, contrasting with the older generation's more relaxed pace. The phrase is the bedrock of American 'hustle culture' and the Protestant work ethic, where idleness is often viewed as a moral failing. Punctuality (Pünktlichkeit) is a national value, and 'Zeit ist Geld' is taken very literally. Being late is seen as stealing someone's money. While the phrase is used, there is also a strong culture of 'overwork' (karoshi), where the value of time is pushed to an extreme.
Use the Dash
Always include the dash in writing to look like a native speaker.
Don't be too 'Business'
Using this too much in casual conversation can make you seem obsessed with work.
Signification
Time is a valuable resource.
Use the Dash
Always include the dash in writing to look like a native speaker.
Don't be too 'Business'
Using this too much in casual conversation can make you seem obsessed with work.
The 'Gold' Alternative
If you want to sound more sophisticated and less 'greedy,' use 'Час — золото' instead.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Час — це _______.
The standard proverb is 'Час — це гроші' (Time is money).
In which situation is it APPROPRIATE to use this phrase?
Choose the best context:
This phrase is about efficiency and professional value.
Complete the dialogue.
Олена: 'Чому ти так поспішаєш?' Іван: 'Тому що я бізнесмен, а для нас _______.'
While 'час не чекає' is possible, 'час — це гроші' is the most common response for a businessman.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
All these are related to the value of time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЧас — це _______.
The standard proverb is 'Час — це гроші' (Time is money).
Choose the best context:
This phrase is about efficiency and professional value.
Олена: 'Чому ти так поспішаєш?' Іван: 'Тому що я бізнесмен, а для нас _______.'
While 'час не чекає' is possible, 'час — це гроші' is the most common response for a businessman.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All these are related to the value of time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be if used to rush someone in a personal setting. In business, it's neutral.
Grammatically yes, but it sounds like a translation from a textbook, not a real person.
The plural is 'часи', but it's rarely used in this proverb.
The dash replaces the missing verb 'to be' in Ukrainian present tense sentences.
Yes, many Ukrainian rap and pop songs about success use this phrase.
Yes, it shows you are focused on company efficiency.
Yes, 'гроші' is a plural-only noun in Ukrainian.
Use 'Час дорогоцінний' or 'Час — золото'.
Less common than in cities; rural areas often use more traditional proverbs about nature.
You can say 'Не марнуйте мій час.'
Expressions liées
Час — золото
similarTime is gold
Час не чекає
similarTime doesn't wait
Марнувати час
contrastTo waste time
Вбити час
contrastTo kill time
