뜻
In desperate situations, one must accept undesirable options or circumstances.
문화적 배경
Used to justify pragmatic compromises in both personal and professional life. Similar usage, often with a slightly more cynical tone. Understood, but less frequently used in formal Swiss German contexts. The concept of 'necessity' is a common theme in European proverbs.
Use 'fressen'
Always use 'fressen' for this proverb, not 'essen'.
Don't be too literal
People will understand you are talking about a compromise, not insects.
뜻
In desperate situations, one must accept undesirable options or circumstances.
Use 'fressen'
Always use 'fressen' for this proverb, not 'essen'.
Don't be too literal
People will understand you are talking about a compromise, not insects.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word.
In der Not frisst der Teufel ________.
The proverb specifically mentions flies.
What does this proverb mean?
When do you use this phrase?
It describes a situation of necessity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'This job is terrible.' B: 'I know, but ________.'
This is the correct proverb to justify a bad situation.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제In der Not frisst der Teufel ________.
The proverb specifically mentions flies.
When do you use this phrase?
It describes a situation of necessity.
A: 'This job is terrible.' B: 'I know, but ________.'
This is the correct proverb to justify a bad situation.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Yes, but use it carefully to show you are being pragmatic.
No, it's a common proverb.
관련 표현
Not macht erfinderisch
similarNecessity is the mother of invention.
Lieber den Spatz in der Hand
similarA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
