A1 Proverb ニュートラル

Meglio tardi che mai

Better late than never

意味

It is better to do something late than never.

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文化的背景

Italians value social connection over strict timekeeping. This phrase is a staple of their forgiving social nature. Similar to Italy, Spanish culture is relaxed about time. The phrase is used identically. Germans are known for punctuality, so this phrase is used more as a rare exception than a daily habit. In the US, this is used frequently in business to acknowledge missed deadlines while trying to maintain professionalism.

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the grammar. It's a fixed phrase.

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Context matters

Don't use it to excuse serious professional negligence.

意味

It is better to do something late than never.

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the grammar. It's a fixed phrase.

⚠️

Context matters

Don't use it to excuse serious professional negligence.

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Use it as a tag

Add it to the end of your sentence to soften your tone.

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Be friendly

Smile when you say it; it makes the apology more sincere.

自分をテスト

Complete the proverb.

Meglio tardi che ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mai

The proverb is 'Meglio tardi che mai'.

When should you use this phrase?

Which situation is appropriate for 'Meglio tardi che mai'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When you finally finish a late task.

It is used to acknowledge a delay positively.

Complete the dialogue.

Friend: 'Scusa il ritardo!' You: '____, l'importante è che sei qui.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meglio tardi che mai

It is the most natural response to a late arrival.

Match the situation to the correct usage.

You finally start your diet after months of waiting. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meglio tardi che mai

It is the perfect phrase for starting something late.

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Meglio tardi che ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mai

The proverb is 'Meglio tardi che mai'.

When should you use this phrase? Choose A2

Which situation is appropriate for 'Meglio tardi che mai'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When you finally finish a late task.

It is used to acknowledge a delay positively.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Friend: 'Scusa il ritardo!' You: '____, l'importante è che sei qui.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meglio tardi che mai

It is the most natural response to a late arrival.

Match the situation to the correct usage. situation_matching A2

You finally start your diet after months of waiting. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meglio tardi che mai

It is the perfect phrase for starting something late.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Solo se sei in confidenza e non è un ritardo grave.

È neutra, va bene in quasi tutte le situazioni.

No, è invariabile.

Sì, è universale.

Significa 'never'.

No, a meno che non sia usato per ignorare le lamentele altrui.

Sì, in email informali o messaggi.

Dire 'Meglio tardi che niente'.

È un proverbio, non ha tempo.

Sì, risale all'antichità.

Come in 'million'.

Sì, è perfetto per l'A1.

関連フレーズ

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Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano

similar

Slow and steady wins the race.

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Non è mai troppo tardi

builds on

It is never too late.

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Meglio soli che male accompagnati

similar

Better alone than in bad company.

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A tempo debito

contrast

At the right time.

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