A1 Proverb औपचारिक

Kdor hitro da, dvakrat da

He gives twice who gives quickly

मतलब

Prompt help is much more valuable.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The concept of 'sosedska pomoč' (neighborly help) is a legal and social tradition where neighbors help each other with large tasks like haymaking or building a house roof. Slovenia has deep Roman roots (Emona, Celeia, Poetovio), and Latin maxims are still taught in schools, keeping this proverb very much alive. On Slovenian social media, this proverb is often used to criticize slow government bureaucracy or to praise fast customer service. Major Slovenian charities like 'Anina zvezdica' or 'Rdeči križ' use this logic to mobilize donors during the holidays.

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Use it for small things

Don't wait for a big disaster. Use this phrase when you lend a pen or a small coin. It makes you sound very native and wise.

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Don't over-use it

If you say it every time you do something, it might sound like you are bragging about how fast you are.

मतलब

Prompt help is much more valuable.

💡

Use it for small things

Don't wait for a big disaster. Use this phrase when you lend a pen or a small coin. It makes you sound very native and wise.

⚠️

Don't over-use it

If you say it every time you do something, it might sound like you are bragging about how fast you are.

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The 'Twice' Logic

Remember that 'dvakrat' (twice) refers to the value of the relief, not the physical amount of the gift.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

Kdor _______ da, dvakrat da.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: hitro

The proverb specifically emphasizes speed ('hitro').

Which situation best fits the proverb 'Kdor hitro da, dvakrat da'?

Choose the best scenario:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Helping a friend move their heavy sofa immediately when they ask.

The proverb is about the value of immediate help.

What does 'dvakrat' mean in this proverb?

Meaning of 'dvakrat':

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Twice / Two times

'Dvakrat' is the Slovenian word for 'twice'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: 'Hvala, ker si mi takoj posodil dežnik!' B: 'Ni za kaj, ________.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: kdor hitro da, dvakrat da

This is the natural response to someone thanking you for quick help.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

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

Kdor _______ da, dvakrat da.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: hitro

The proverb specifically emphasizes speed ('hitro').

Which situation best fits the proverb 'Kdor hitro da, dvakrat da'? situation_matching A2

Choose the best scenario:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Helping a friend move their heavy sofa immediately when they ask.

The proverb is about the value of immediate help.

What does 'dvakrat' mean in this proverb? Choose A1

Meaning of 'dvakrat':

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Twice / Two times

'Dvakrat' is the Slovenian word for 'twice'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Hvala, ker si mi takoj posodil dežnik!' B: 'Ni za kaj, ________.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: kdor hitro da, dvakrat da

This is the natural response to someone thanking you for quick help.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, it can be about time, advice, emotional support, or any form of help.

Yes, it is formal enough for a professional setting, especially when discussing efficiency.

'Da' is perfective, meaning the act of giving is completed. Proverbs usually use perfective verbs for 'universal truths'.

Not a direct one, but 'Takoj!' (Immediately!) is the functional equivalent in casual speech.

No, it's a metaphor for the help being twice as effective.

Yes, for example, in Croatian it is 'Tko brzo daje, dvostruko daje'.

Yes! You can say it to the person helping you as a way of saying 'Your quick help is worth so much to me.'

'Počasi se daleč pride' (Slowly one goes far) is the most common opposite sentiment.

It is slightly more formal than 'Tisti, ki', but it is still used in everyday speech and is standard for proverbs.

Pronounce it like 'DVA-krat', with a short 'a' at the end.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Hitra pomoč, dvojna pomoč

synonym

Quick help is double help.

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Kdor prej pride, prej melje

similar

First come, first served (literally: who comes earlier, grinds earlier).

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Počasi se daleč pride

contrast

Slow and steady wins the race.

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Železo se kuje, dokler je vroče

similar

Strike while the iron is hot.

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