意味
Children often resemble their parents.
文化的背景
The name 'Katka' is a beloved diminutive. Using it in a proverb makes the wisdom feel like it belongs to the 'family circle' rather than a textbook. Rhyming proverbs are a staple of Slavic languages (Czech, Polish, Slovak), often used to teach children moral lessons through 'earworms'. In village life, a girl's 'worth' as a future bride was often judged by her mother's skills. This proverb was a serious social metric. Today, it's used ironically or affectionately on social media, showing that even in a digital age, traditional family bonds are celebrated.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe and sweet way to compliment a mother on her daughter's good behavior.
Check the gender
Remember, this is only for females. Using it for a boy will sound very strange to a native speaker.
意味
Children often resemble their parents.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe and sweet way to compliment a mother on her daughter's good behavior.
Check the gender
Remember, this is only for females. Using it for a boy will sound very strange to a native speaker.
The Rhyme is Key
If you forget the name 'Katka', the proverb loses its charm. Always keep the rhyme!
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb with the correct rhyming name.
Aká matka, taká _______.
The proverb specifically uses 'Katka' to rhyme with 'matka'.
Which adjective form is correct for this proverb?
_______ matka, _______ Katka.
Feminine nouns require the '-á' ending in the nominative singular.
In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?
You see a daughter and mother wearing the same style of dress.
This is an informal, social proverb best used in casual settings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Moja dcéra miluje knihy, presne ako ja.' B: 'Nuž, vieš ako sa hovorí: _______.'
The speaker is a mother talking about her daughter, so the female version is required.
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Gendered Proverbs
練習問題バンク
4 問題Aká matka, taká _______.
The proverb specifically uses 'Katka' to rhyme with 'matka'.
_______ matka, _______ Katka.
Feminine nouns require the '-á' ending in the nominative singular.
You see a daughter and mother wearing the same style of dress.
This is an informal, social proverb best used in casual settings.
A: 'Moja dcéra miluje knihy, presne ako ja.' B: 'Nuž, vieš ako sa hovorí: _______.'
The speaker is a mother talking about her daughter, so the female version is required.
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よくある質問
5 問Yes! 'Katka' is just a placeholder name used for the rhyme. It applies to any daughter.
Usually no, it's affectionate. However, if the mother has a bad reputation, it could be seen as an insult to the daughter.
The male version is 'Aký otec, taký syn' (Like father, like son).
Simply because 'Katka' rhymes with 'matka'. 'Janka' doesn't rhyme!
Only if you are writing about folklore or linguistics. In a standard formal essay, use 'Deti sa často podobajú na svojich rodičov.'
関連フレーズ
Aký otec, taký syn
similarLike father, like son.
Jablko nepadá ďaleko od stromu
synonymThe apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Aká jabloň, také jablko
similarLike apple tree, like apple.
Krv nie je voda
builds onBlood is not water.
