A1 Proverb フォーマル

Kdor ne dela, naj ne je

Who doesn't work, shouldn't eat

意味

One must contribute to get rewards.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'pridnost' is central to Slovenian upbringing. Children are often rewarded for being 'priden' (diligent) rather than just 'pameten' (smart). During the socialist period, this proverb was used to glorify the working class and criticize those who lived off capital or inheritance. In the countryside, this proverb is still taken quite literally during times of 'koline' (traditional pig slaughter) or harvest, where everyone is expected to help. In modern startups in Ljubljana, you might hear a more ironic or English-influenced version, but the underlying sentiment of 'meritocracy' remains.

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The 'R' Factor

Remember that 'Kdor' is for people. If you forget the 'r', it sounds like a question.

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Don't be too literal

Don't use this if someone is actually starving or sick. It's for lazy people, not the needy.

意味

One must contribute to get rewards.

💡

The 'R' Factor

Remember that 'Kdor' is for people. If you forget the 'r', it sounds like a question.

⚠️

Don't be too literal

Don't use this if someone is actually starving or sick. It's for lazy people, not the needy.

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Rhyme it!

If you want to sound more like a local, use 'Brez dela ni jela'. It's catchier.

自分をテスト

Complete the proverb with the correct relative pronoun.

____ ne dela, naj ne je.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kdor

'Kdor' is the correct relative pronoun meaning 'whoever'.

Which verb form correctly completes the proverb?

Kdor ne dela, naj ne ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: je

'je' is the 3rd person singular of 'jesti' (to eat).

Match the Slovenian proverb with its English equivalent or meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

These are the standard translations for these work-related proverbs.

Choose the best response for the mother in this situation.

Otrok: 'Nočem pospraviti igrač!' Mama: '____'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kdor ne dela, naj ne je.

The proverb is a common parental response to a child refusing to help.

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4 問題
Complete the proverb with the correct relative pronoun. Fill Blank A1

____ ne dela, naj ne je.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kdor

'Kdor' is the correct relative pronoun meaning 'whoever'.

Which verb form correctly completes the proverb? Choose A1

Kdor ne dela, naj ne ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: je

'je' is the 3rd person singular of 'jesti' (to eat).

Match the Slovenian proverb with its English equivalent or meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

These are the standard translations for these work-related proverbs.

Choose the best response for the mother in this situation. dialogue_completion A2

Otrok: 'Nočem pospraviti igrač!' Mama: '____'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kdor ne dela, naj ne je.

The proverb is a common parental response to a child refusing to help.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, very much so! It's a staple of Slovenian parenting and social commentary.

In this proverb, it means 'eats'. It comes from the verb 'jesti'.

It can be. It's better to use it as a joke or in a very clear situation of laziness.

It's a particle that means 'let' or 'should'. It makes the sentence a command.

Not really. It's specifically about human social responsibility.

Yes, 'Brez dela ni jela' is the most common short version.

It has religious origins, but today it is used by everyone, regardless of religion.

It sounds like 'Gdor'. The 'K' becomes a 'G' sound.

Sometimes, to emphasize that everyone needs to contribute to a project's success.

There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Leni ljudje se najbolj utrudijo' (Lazy people get the most tired) is related.

関連フレーズ

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Brez dela ni jela

similar

Without work, there is no food.

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Delo krepi človeka

builds on

Work strengthens a person.

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Rana ura, zlata ura

similar

The early hour is the golden hour.

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Lenoba je vseh grehov mati

contrast

Laziness is the mother of all sins.

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