A1 Proverb ニュートラル

Așchia nu sare departe...

The chip doesn't fall far...

意味

Children are often very similar to parents.

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文化的背景

In traditional villages, your family's reputation (numele familiei) was everything. This proverb acted as a social rule: you were expected to uphold the 'trunk's' quality. Today, it's often used ironically on social media when children of celebrities show the same 'diva' behavior as their parents. Similar proverbs exist across the Balkans, reflecting a shared cultural emphasis on patriarchal lineage and the 'weight' of the father's character. Classic authors like Ion Creangă used this proverb to ground their characters in a specific social reality where destiny is tied to birth.

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Use it as a compliment

It's a very safe and warm way to compliment a parent on their child's success.

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Watch the tone

If you say it with a frown, it implies the child has inherited the parent's bad attitude.

意味

Children are often very similar to parents.

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Use it as a compliment

It's a very safe and warm way to compliment a parent on their child's success.

⚠️

Watch the tone

If you say it with a frown, it implies the child has inherited the parent's bad attitude.

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Shorten it

Native speakers often just say 'Așchia...' and nod. It sounds very natural.

自分をテスト

Complete the proverb with the correct word.

Așchia nu ____ departe de trunchi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sare

The verb 'a sări' (to jump/fly) is the standard verb used in this proverb.

In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?

Andrei is a great doctor, just like his father was.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Așchia nu sare departe de trunchi.

This proverb is specifically used for inherited traits or professions.

What does 'așchia' literally mean?

Așchia means...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: The wood chip

'Așchie' refers to a small fragment of wood that flies off when chopping.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Maria cântă la pian exact ca mama ei. B: Da, ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: așchia nu sare departe de trunchi

The proverb confirms the observation about Maria's inherited talent.

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4 問題
Complete the proverb with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

Așchia nu ____ departe de trunchi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sare

The verb 'a sări' (to jump/fly) is the standard verb used in this proverb.

In which situation is this proverb most appropriate? situation_matching A2

Andrei is a great doctor, just like his father was.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Așchia nu sare departe de trunchi.

This proverb is specifically used for inherited traits or professions.

What does 'așchia' literally mean? Choose A1

Așchia means...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: The wood chip

'Așchie' refers to a small fragment of wood that flies off when chopping.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Maria cântă la pian exact ca mama ei. B: Da, ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: așchia nu sare departe de trunchi

The proverb confirms the observation about Maria's inherited talent.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes! Even though 'trunchi' is masculine, the proverb is gender-neutral and applies to any parent-child relationship.

Usually no, but it can be if you are talking about a negative trait. Context is key.

The most direct equivalent is 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.'

Yes, it's the standard word for a wood splinter or chip.

Yes, if a child looks exactly like a parent, you can use it.

Because when you chop wood, the chips 'jump' or fly off with force. It's more dynamic than just falling.

Very often. It's a staple of Romanian literature and folk tales.

Yes, it can skip a generation, though it's most common for parents and children.

It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a semi-formal speech.

Yes, it's one of the most persistent proverbs in modern Romanian.

関連フレーズ

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Așa tată, așa fiu

synonym

Like father, like son.

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Ce naște din pisică, șoareci mănâncă

similar

What is born of a cat will eat mice.

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Sângele apă nu se face

related

Blood does not become water.

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Mărul nu cade departe de pom

similar

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

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