意味
You must be active to succeed.
文化的背景
It is a staple of childhood education, often used by parents to get children to do their homework. Fishing culture is central to many Mediterranean societies, making this metaphor universally understood. In modern Italian offices, it is used to encourage team members to be proactive during projects. It reflects a time when food security depended on daily labor, not supermarkets.
Don't translate literally
Don't explain it as a fishing lesson unless you are actually fishing!
Use it with friends
It's a great way to sound like a native speaker when giving advice.
意味
You must be active to succeed.
Don't translate literally
Don't explain it as a fishing lesson unless you are actually fishing!
Use it with friends
It's a great way to sound like a native speaker when giving advice.
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb.
Chi dorme non _____ pesci.
The correct verb in this fixed expression is 'pigliare'.
What does this proverb mean?
If you want to succeed, you must...
The proverb is a metaphor for being proactive in life.
Choose the best response.
A: 'Non ho ancora iniziato il progetto.' B: '_____'
This is the appropriate motivational response to procrastination.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
練習問題バンク
3 問題Chi dorme non _____ pesci.
The correct verb in this fixed expression is 'pigliare'.
If you want to succeed, you must...
The proverb is a metaphor for being proactive in life.
A: 'Non ho ancora iniziato il progetto.' B: '_____'
This is the appropriate motivational response to procrastination.
🎉 スコア： /3
よくある質問
2 問It can be if the person is truly tired, but usually it's just friendly advice.
Better to avoid it in formal emails; it's too colloquial.
関連フレーズ
Chi non risica non rosica
similarHe who doesn't risk doesn't gnaw.
Aiutati che Dio t'aiuta
similarHelp yourself and God will help you.
Il tempo è denaro
similarTime is money.
Prendere il toro per le corna
builds onTake the bull by the horns.
