मतलब
Happy people are generally good-natured.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Bulgarian villages, singing was historically a way to identify 'one of us'. A stranger who sang was seen as less threatening than a silent one. Across the Balkans, music is deeply tied to the concept of 'merak'—a state of soul-felt pleasure. This proverb aligns with the idea that 'merak' is a pure state. The proverb is sometimes linked to the idea that singing is a form of light that dispels the darkness of sin. Today, the phrase is often used ironically or playfully when someone is caught singing to themselves in an office or elevator.
Use it to compliment
It's a very safe and warm way to compliment someone's personality without being too personal.
Don't change the words
Proverbs are fixed. If you say 'Който пее, лошо не мисли', people will understand, but it won't sound 'native'.
मतलब
Happy people are generally good-natured.
Use it to compliment
It's a very safe and warm way to compliment someone's personality without being too personal.
Don't change the words
Proverbs are fixed. If you say 'Който пее, лошо не мисли', people will understand, but it won't sound 'native'.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Който ______, зло не ______.
The proverb uses the singular third-person form of 'пея' and 'мисля'.
In which situation is it most appropriate to use this proverb?
Your friend is humming a happy tune while working.
This proverb is used to comment positively on someone's happy mood expressed through music.
What does 'зло' mean in this proverb?
Който пее, зло не мисли.
'Зло' is the Bulgarian word for evil or malice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Защо се усмихваш? B: Защото съседката пее и е много весело. A: Така е, ______.
The context of singing and cheerfulness makes this the correct proverb.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासКойто ______, зло не ______.
The proverb uses the singular third-person form of 'пея' and 'мисля'.
Your friend is humming a happy tune while working.
This proverb is used to comment positively on someone's happy mood expressed through music.
Който пее, зло не мисли.
'Зло' is the Bulgarian word for evil or malice.
A: Защо се усмихваш? B: Защото съседката пее и е много весело. A: Така е, ______.
The context of singing and cheerfulness makes this the correct proverb.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालYes, but it's more commonly used for people singing for fun or out of habit. For a professional, it sounds like you are praising their soul as much as their voice.
In this proverb, it is always 'зло' (indefinite). Using the article 'злото' would break the traditional rhythm.
Very much so! You will hear it on TV, in songs, and in daily conversation. It's a staple of Bulgarian culture.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Който пее, два пъти се моли.
similarHe who sings, prays twice.
С песен на уста.
builds onWith a song on one's lips.
Песента е здраве.
similarSong is health.
Да му пее сърцето.
relatedTo have one's heart sing.
