मतलब
You must work to get rewards.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'koláč' is a central part of Slovak hospitality. Offering someone a koláč is a sign of welcome and respect. The proverb reinforces that this sign of prosperity must be earned. Similar proverbs exist across the Visegrád Four (Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, Hungary), reflecting a shared history of peasant agriculture and a strong work ethic. Despite the rise of tech and services, this proverb remains the #1 motivational phrase in Slovak offices, often used to justify long hours or difficult tasks. Slovak schools are traditionally quite rigorous, and teachers frequently use this proverb to set expectations for students from a very young age.
Use it for encouragement
It's a great way to show you understand Slovak values. Use it when a friend is studying hard.
Don't over-pluralize
Remember 'práce' is singular genitive here, not plural. Don't say 'bez prác'.
मतलब
You must work to get rewards.
Use it for encouragement
It's a great way to show you understand Slovak values. Use it when a friend is studying hard.
Don't over-pluralize
Remember 'práce' is singular genitive here, not plural. Don't say 'bez prác'.
The 'z' to 's' shift
Native speakers always devoice the 'z' in 'bez' before 'p'. Pronouncing it as 'bes' makes you sound much more natural.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word in the genitive case.
Bez ______ nie sú koláče.
The preposition 'bez' requires the genitive case of 'práca', which is 'práce'.
Which of these is the correct plural verb for the proverb?
Bez práce ______ koláče.
'Koláče' is plural, so we must use the plural negative verb 'nie sú'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the proverb.
A student wants to pass an exam without studying.
The proverb is used to remind the student that effort is required for success.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Už ma nebaví tento tréning.' B: 'Vydrž! Vieš ako sa hovorí: ________.'
This is the most appropriate motivational proverb for a training context.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासBez ______ nie sú koláče.
The preposition 'bez' requires the genitive case of 'práca', which is 'práce'.
Bez práce ______ koláče.
'Koláče' is plural, so we must use the plural negative verb 'nie sú'.
A student wants to pass an exam without studying.
The proverb is used to remind the student that effort is required for success.
A: 'Už ma nebaví tento tréning.' B: 'Vydrž! Vieš ako sa hovorí: ________.'
This is the most appropriate motivational proverb for a training context.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, though often ironically or when talking about serious goals like fitness or career.
No, the proverb is a fixed idiom. Using 'torta' would sound like a mistake.
Because 'koláče' is plural. In Slovak, the verb must agree with the subject in number.
It can be risky. It might sound like you are lecturing them. Better to use it with peers or subordinates.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Kto nepracuje, nech neje
similarHe who does not work, let him not eat.
Pečené holuby nepadajú do huby
similarRoasted pigeons don't fall into your mouth.
Trpezlivosť ruže prináša
builds onPatience brings roses.
Bez peňazí do krčmy nelez
contrastDon't go to the pub without money.
