意味
People who threaten rarely act.
文化的背景
Czechs have a very high tolerance for 'grumpy' behavior (often called 'mrzutost'). This proverb helps people navigate a society where service workers or neighbors might be verbally sharp but ultimately helpful or harmless. In this region, there is a historical distrust of loud political rhetoric. Proverbs like this reinforce the value of 'skutky, ne slova' (deeds, not words). In the age of social media, this proverb has seen a resurgence in Czech internet slang to describe 'trolls' and 'hatery'. In Czech villages, the literal meaning is still very much alive, as almost every house has a guard dog. The proverb bridges the gap between literal rural life and metaphorical urban life.
Use it for reassurance
This is the best way to sound like a native when a friend is worried about someone's verbal anger.
Don't use it for real dogs
If a dog is barking at you in a Czech village, stay away! The proverb is for humans.
意味
People who threaten rarely act.
Use it for reassurance
This is the best way to sound like a native when a friend is worried about someone's verbal anger.
Don't use it for real dogs
If a dog is barking at you in a Czech village, stay away! The proverb is for humans.
The 'Klid' factor
Understand that Czechs value quietness; being a 'barking dog' is a significant social insult.
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb with the correct verb.
Pes, který štěká, ________.
The proverb is 'Pes, který štěká, nekouše' (A barking dog doesn't bite).
In which situation would you use this proverb?
Your friend is crying because their boss yelled at them, but the boss never fires anyone.
The proverb is used to show that verbal aggression (the boss yelling) is not a real threat.
What is the figurative meaning of this phrase?
What does it mean when we say someone is a 'barking dog'?
The core meaning is that verbal threats are often empty.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Mám strach z toho souseda, pořád na mě křičí.' B: 'Klid, ________.'
This is the appropriate response to someone being yelled at by a harmless person.
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4 問題Pes, který štěká, ________.
The proverb is 'Pes, který štěká, nekouše' (A barking dog doesn't bite).
Your friend is crying because their boss yelled at them, but the boss never fires anyone.
The proverb is used to show that verbal aggression (the boss yelling) is not a real threat.
What does it mean when we say someone is a 'barking dog'?
The core meaning is that verbal threats are often empty.
A: 'Mám strach z toho souseda, pořád na mě křičí.' B: 'Klid, ________.'
This is the appropriate response to someone being yelled at by a harmless person.
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よくある質問
5 問It's not rude to say *about* someone to a friend, but it would be very insulting to say it *to* the person's face.
Only if you are discussing how you handle difficult clients and want to show you don't get intimidated easily.
'Tichá voda břehy mele' (Still water wears away the banks) is the most common opposite.
'Který' is the standard form for the proverb. 'Co' is very informal and best avoided when learning the phrase.
Yes, even though 'pes' is masculine, the proverb applies to any person regardless of gender.
関連フレーズ
Tichá voda břehy mele
contrastStill waters run deep.
Mnoho povyku pro nic
similarMuch ado about nothing.
Sliby chyby
similarPromises are mistakes (Promises are easy to break).
Skutek utek
builds onThe deed has run away (No action was taken).
