A1 Proverb तटस्थ

Denar ne raste na drevesu

Money doesn't grow on trees

मतलब

Money is hard to earn.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Slovenians value 'pridnost' (diligence) above almost all else. This proverb is a cornerstone of that value system. In many neighboring countries like Austria and Croatia, similar proverbs exist, reflecting a shared history of agricultural labor. Despite becoming a wealthy EU nation, the frugal mindset remains. Even wealthy Slovenians will use this phrase to teach their children. Since trees are the most visible natural resource in Slovenia, the metaphor is very grounded in the local landscape.

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Use it with kids

It's the most natural way to use the phrase. It sounds like a wise teacher.

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Don't be mean

If someone is really poor, this phrase sounds like you are mocking them.

मतलब

Money is hard to earn.

💡

Use it with kids

It's the most natural way to use the phrase. It sounds like a wise teacher.

⚠️

Don't be mean

If someone is really poor, this phrase sounds like you are mocking them.

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Grammar check

Remember the '-u' at the end of 'drevesu'. It's the locative case!

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

Denar ne raste na ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: drevesu

The correct word is 'drevesu' (tree) in the locative case.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?

Your child asks for a third ice cream in one day. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Denar ne raste na drevesu.

This phrase is used to deny a request for money or expensive items.

Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ali lahko dobim nov računalnik?' B: 'Žal ne, ________.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: denar ne raste na drevesu

The proverb fits the context of refusing an expensive request.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word in the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Denar ne raste na ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: drevesu

The correct word is 'drevesu' (tree) in the locative case.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase? Choose A1

Your child asks for a third ice cream in one day. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Denar ne raste na drevesu.

This phrase is used to deny a request for money or expensive items.

Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings. Match A1

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ali lahko dobim nov računalnik?' B: 'Žal ne, ________.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: denar ne raste na drevesu

The proverb fits the context of refusing an expensive request.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

4 सवाल

It's a bit too informal for a business email. Use 'Sredstva so omejena' instead.

Always 'na drevesu'. 'V drevesu' would mean inside the wood of the tree.

Yes, though often sarcastically or when complaining about bills.

Denar ne raste na drevesih. It's correct but less common than the singular.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Denar ne pade z neba

synonym

Money doesn't fall from the sky.

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Brez dela ni jela

similar

Without work, there is no food.

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Denar je sveta vladar

contrast

Money is the ruler of the world.

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Šparati je treba

builds on

One must save.

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