A1 Proverb ニュートラル

Beseda ni konj

A word is not a horse

意味

Asking doesn't hurt.

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文化的背景

Reflects the value of 'preproščina' (simplicity) and direct communication in rural history. Used frequently in the service industry to encourage tourists to be more vocal about their needs. In this region, the phrase might be delivered with a more jovial, loud tone, often followed by a laugh. Modern HR departments use it to foster a 'speak-up' culture in offices.

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Use it to be polite

Adding 'Beseda ni konj' before a request makes you sound humble and aware that you are asking for someone's time.

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Don't overdo it

If you use it for every single sentence, it loses its encouraging power and sounds repetitive.

意味

Asking doesn't hurt.

💡

Use it to be polite

Adding 'Beseda ni konj' before a request makes you sound humble and aware that you are asking for someone's time.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you use it for every single sentence, it loses its encouraging power and sounds repetitive.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

Beseda ni _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: konj

The correct animal in this proverb is 'konj' (horse).

In which situation would you most likely say 'Beseda ni konj'?

Your friend is afraid to ask the waiter for more water.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: True

This is a perfect situation to encourage someone to ask for something small.

Complete the dialogue.

Ana: 'Ne upam vprašati za pomoč.' Marko: 'Le vprašaj, _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: beseda ni konj

Marko is encouraging Ana using the standard proverb.

Which of these means the same as 'Beseda ni konj'?

Choose the synonym:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vprašati ni greh

'Vprašati ni greh' (To ask is not a sin) is the closest synonym.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Word vs. Horse

Beseda (Word)
Light Lahka
Free Brezplačna
Konj (Horse)
Heavy Težek
Dangerous Nevaren

練習問題バンク

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

Beseda ni _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: konj

The correct animal in this proverb is 'konj' (horse).

In which situation would you most likely say 'Beseda ni konj'? situation_matching A1

Your friend is afraid to ask the waiter for more water.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: True

This is a perfect situation to encourage someone to ask for something small.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ana: 'Ne upam vprašati za pomoč.' Marko: 'Le vprašaj, _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: beseda ni konj

Marko is encouraging Ana using the standard proverb.

Which of these means the same as 'Beseda ni konj'? Choose B1

Choose the synonym:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vprašati ni greh

'Vprašati ni greh' (To ask is not a sin) is the closest synonym.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Not at all! It is actually very encouraging and friendly.

Yes, especially if you are asking for clarification or a small favor.

Because horses were the most common 'dangerous' or 'heavy' things in old Slovenian villages.

No, proverbs are fixed. You don't say 'Besede niso konji'.

関連フレーズ

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Vprašati ni greh

synonym

Asking is not a sin.

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Lepa beseda lepo mesto najde

similar

A kind word finds a nice place.

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Jezik nima kosti, a kosti lomi

contrast

The tongue has no bones, but it breaks bones.

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