मतलब
Success requires sacrifice
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Yunak' is a central figure in Bulgarian epic poetry. Krali Marko is the most famous yunak, often depicted as a giant with superhuman strength who protects the people. Similar concepts of the 'wounded hero' exist across the Balkans (Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece), reflecting a shared history of resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Bulgarian commentators frequently use this phrase when an athlete continues to play despite an injury, especially in wrestling or football. This phrase is part of a 'resilience-building' vocabulary used by parents to discourage 'unnecessary' crying over minor physical pain.
Use it for kids
If you want to sound like a native Bulgarian parent, use this the next time a child has a tiny scratch. It works like magic.
Don't overdo the 'wound'
Remember that in modern times, the 'wound' is metaphorical. Don't use it to encourage someone to ignore a serious medical emergency!
मतलब
Success requires sacrifice
Use it for kids
If you want to sound like a native Bulgarian parent, use this the next time a child has a tiny scratch. It works like magic.
Don't overdo the 'wound'
Remember that in modern times, the 'wound' is metaphorical. Don't use it to encourage someone to ignore a serious medical emergency!
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Юнак без ____ не може.
The proverb is 'Юнак без рана не може' (A hero cannot be without a wound). 'Храна' means food, 'кола' means car, and 'пари' means money.
In which situation is it most appropriate to use this proverb?
Situation: Your friend is complaining that their legs are sore after running their first marathon.
This proverb is perfect for encouraging someone who has achieved something difficult but is feeling the physical 'pain' of that achievement.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: 'Много е трудно да се научат всички тези думи по български!' Speaker B: '_________________'
Speaker B is using the proverb to encourage Speaker A, framing the difficulty of learning as a 'heroic' struggle.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासЮнак без ____ не може.
The proverb is 'Юнак без рана не може' (A hero cannot be without a wound). 'Храна' means food, 'кола' means car, and 'пари' means money.
Situation: Your friend is complaining that their legs are sore after running their first marathon.
This proverb is perfect for encouraging someone who has achieved something difficult but is feeling the physical 'pain' of that achievement.
Speaker A: 'Много е трудно да се научат всички тези думи по български!' Speaker B: '_________________'
Speaker B is using the proverb to encourage Speaker A, framing the difficulty of learning as a 'heroic' struggle.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालYes! Although 'юнак' is masculine, the proverb is a fixed expression applied to anyone showing courage or enduring hardship.
Not at all. While it has historical roots, it is used daily in gyms, offices, and homes across Bulgaria.
'Герой' is a general word for hero (like in a movie). 'Юнак' is specifically a folk hero, implying youth, strength, and a connection to Bulgarian tradition.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Без мъка няма сполука
synonymWithout struggle, there is no success.
Кръв, пот и сълзи
similarBlood, sweat, and tears.
Трай, бабо, за хубост
specialized formEndure, grandma, for the sake of beauty.
