뜻
What you give is what you get.
문화적 배경
Czechs have a very high 'nature literacy.' Most children learn this proverb while actually being in a forest, making the metaphor very concrete from a young age. The 'Forest Echo' metaphor is common across Slavic and Germanic cultures, reflecting the shared geography of the Hercynian Forest that once covered the region. In the Czech internet space, this proverb is frequently used to discuss 'cancel culture' or the consequences of social media posts. In many Czech fairy tales, the protagonist is tested by a forest spirit or a poor traveler. Their response (kind or mean) determines their fate, embodying this proverb.
Use it for 'Karma'
If you want to sound more like a native and less like a textbook, use this proverb instead of the word 'karma' when talking to older Czechs.
Fixed Word Order
Don't swap the 'Jak' and 'Tak' parts. It's a rhythmic unit that sounds broken if reversed.
뜻
What you give is what you get.
Use it for 'Karma'
If you want to sound more like a native and less like a textbook, use this proverb instead of the word 'karma' when talking to older Czechs.
Fixed Word Order
Don't swap the 'Jak' and 'Tak' parts. It's a rhythmic unit that sounds broken if reversed.
The 'Forest' is Society
Remember that in this proverb, the 'forest' represents the people around you or the world at large.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
Jak se do ______ volá, tak se ______.
The standard form uses 'lesa' (forest) and 'ozývá' (echoes).
Match the situation to the correct use of the proverb.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Jak se do lesa volá, tak se ozývá'?
The proverb describes negative (or positive) consequences of one's own behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
Anna: 'Můj soused mi nikdy nepůjčí nářadí.' Tom: 'Vždyť jsi mu minule vynadal. ______.'
Tom is explaining that Anna's past behavior is the reason for the neighbor's current refusal.
Choose the most accurate English equivalent.
What is the best English equivalent for 'Jak se do lesa volá, tak se ozývá'?
Both phrases deal with the concept of social reciprocity.
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시각 학습 자료
Action vs. Reaction
Where to use it
Social
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Neighbors
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jak se do ______ volá, tak se ______.
The standard form uses 'lesa' (forest) and 'ozývá' (echoes).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Jak se do lesa volá, tak se ozývá'?
The proverb describes negative (or positive) consequences of one's own behavior.
Anna: 'Můj soused mi nikdy nepůjčí nářadí.' Tom: 'Vždyť jsi mu minule vynadal. ______.'
Tom is explaining that Anna's past behavior is the reason for the neighbor's current refusal.
What is the best English equivalent for 'Jak se do lesa volá, tak se ozývá'?
Both phrases deal with the concept of social reciprocity.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, though younger people might use it ironically or prefer 'Karma je zdarma,' everyone understands it.
Absolutely! It's often used to explain why someone was unexpectedly kind to you.
It makes the verbs impersonal, similar to 'one' in English ('as one calls').
It can be seen as a bit 'preachy' or 'I told you so' if used during an argument.
관련 표현
Co zaseješ, to sklidíš
synonymWhat you sow, you shall reap.
Kdo jinému jámu kopá, sám do ní padá
similarHe who digs a hole for others falls into it himself.
Oplatit stejnou mincí
builds onTo pay back with the same coin.
Boží mlýny melou pomalu, ale jistě
similarGod's mills grind slowly but surely.
