A1 Proverb ニュートラル

Čistoča je pol zdravja

Cleanliness is half of health

意味

Being clean helps stay healthy.

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文化的背景

Slovenians have a high standard for public cleanliness. It is common to see people cleaning the pavement in front of their houses on Saturdays. In Alpine cultures, including parts of Slovenia, Austria, and Italy, cleanliness is often linked to moral character and reliability. Slovenian schools have 'cleanliness inspections' or 'hygiene days' where this proverb is frequently displayed on posters. In cities like Ljubljana, there is a strong focus on 'green' cleanliness—recycling and keeping the city waste-free, which is seen as a modern extension of this proverb.

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Master the Genitive

Use this phrase to practice the genitive case. Remember: pol + [Genitive].

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Polite Cleaning

If you see a Slovenian cleaning, saying this proverb is a great way to show you appreciate their hard work.

意味

Being clean helps stay healthy.

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Master the Genitive

Use this phrase to practice the genitive case. Remember: pol + [Genitive].

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Polite Cleaning

If you see a Slovenian cleaning, saying this proverb is a great way to show you appreciate their hard work.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

Čistoča je ___ zdravja.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pol

The standard form of the proverb uses 'pol'.

Which case is the word 'zdravja' in?

Čistoča je pol zdravja.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Genitive

The word 'pol' triggers the genitive case.

In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?

A child refuses to wash their hands before lunch.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čistoča je pol zdravja.

This proverb is specifically about hygiene and health.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Zakaj si tako dolgo v kopalnici?' B: 'Umivam se. Veš, kaj pravijo: ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čistoča je pol zdravja

The context of being in the bathroom (washing) fits this proverb.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word in the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Čistoča je ___ zdravja.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pol

The standard form of the proverb uses 'pol'.

Which case is the word 'zdravja' in? Choose A2

Čistoča je pol zdravja.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Genitive

The word 'pol' triggers the genitive case.

In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate? situation_matching A1

A child refuses to wash their hands before lunch.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čistoča je pol zdravja.

This proverb is specifically about hygiene and health.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Zakaj si tako dolgo v kopalnici?' B: 'Umivam se. Veš, kaj pravijo: ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čistoča je pol zdravja

The context of being in the bathroom (washing) fits this proverb.

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よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it is extremely common, especially in schools and health-related contexts.

You can, but it sounds less like a proverb and more like a scientific fact.

Usually no, unless they are already sick with something unrelated to hygiene.

There is no official second half, but some say it is 'zmernost' (moderation) or 'mir' (peace).

In this proverb, yes. In other contexts, it can mean moral purity.

It is a non-syllabic 'u' sound, similar to the 'w' in 'cow'.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting.

Because the word 'pol' (half) requires the genitive case.

Yes, though often ironically or when talking to their own children.

Not really, proverbs tend to keep their traditional form.

関連フレーズ

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Red je pol zdravja

similar

Order is half of health.

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Zdrav duh v zdravem telesu

builds on

A healthy mind in a healthy body.

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Umazanija ne pozna meja

contrast

Dirt knows no borders.

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Zmernost je pol zdravja

similar

Moderation is half of health.

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