A1 Proverb 중립

Tko rano rani, dvije sreće grabi

Early bird catches worm

Waking up early brings success.

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문화적 배경

The proverb is a cornerstone of the 'marljivost' (diligence) value in Croatian society, often taught in elementary schools. In coastal regions, this proverb is sometimes used ironically because of the intense afternoon heat which makes early work a necessity, not just a choice. In the agricultural heartland, this proverb is taken very literally regarding the harvest and field work. Younger generations use it on social media to accompany photos of early morning coffee or gym sessions.

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Use the Short Version

In casual conversation, you can just say 'Tko rano rani...' and trail off. Everyone knows the rest.

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Don't Overuse

Saying this to someone who is clearly not a morning person might be annoying!

Waking up early brings success.

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Use the Short Version

In casual conversation, you can just say 'Tko rano rani...' and trail off. Everyone knows the rest.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

Saying this to someone who is clearly not a morning person might be annoying!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing verb in the proverb.

Tko rano rani, dvije sreće _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: grabi

The standard proverb uses 'grabi' (grabs).

Which of these is the correct meaning of the proverb?

Što znači 'Tko rano rani, dvije sreće grabi'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Early risers are more successful.

The proverb encourages early rising as a path to success.

Match the situation to the proverb.

In which situation would you use this proverb?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When someone starts studying at 5 AM.

It is used to praise or encourage early starts.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Tako sam umoran, ne želim ustati.' B: 'Hajde, sjeti se: tko rano rani, _______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dvije sreće grabi

This is the standard completion of the phrase.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing verb in the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Tko rano rani, dvije sreće _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: grabi

The standard proverb uses 'grabi' (grabs).

Which of these is the correct meaning of the proverb? Choose A1

Što znači 'Tko rano rani, dvije sreće grabi'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Early risers are more successful.

The proverb encourages early rising as a path to success.

Match the situation to the proverb. situation_matching A2

In which situation would you use this proverb?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When someone starts studying at 5 AM.

It is used to praise or encourage early starts.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Tako sam umoran, ne želim ustati.' B: 'Hajde, sjeti se: tko rano rani, _______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dvije sreće grabi

This is the standard completion of the phrase.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It's a rhetorical device to show that the benefit is doubled. Historically, it meant health and wealth.

No, in modern Croatian we use 'ustati rano'. 'Raniti' in this sense is mostly found in this proverb.

Yes, if the tone is friendly and motivational, but avoid it in very formal legal or technical documents.

Yes, jokingly: 'Tko rano rani, cijeli dan je pospan' (Who rises early is sleepy all day).

관련 표현

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Jutro je pametnije od večeri

similar

The morning is wiser than the evening.

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Ispeci pa reci

contrast

Think before you speak.

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Bez muke nema nauke

builds on

No pain, no gain.

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