Да би мирно седяло, не би чудо видяло.
да би мирно седяло не би чудо видяло
Peaceful sitting avoids trouble.
Significado
Don't look for trouble.
Contexto cultural
The proverb reflects a deep-seated Balkan skepticism towards 'action for action's sake.' In a history marked by invasions, the safest person was often the one who didn't attract attention. In village life, 'чудо' often referred to something unnatural or 'unclean' (нечисто). Seeing a 'miracle' meant you had crossed into a world you didn't belong in. This proverb is often used to criticize 'innovators' who break systems that were working fine. It shows a cultural preference for 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' It is one of the first proverbs children hear. It teaches them that their actions have consequences and that 'being quiet' is a virtue.
The 'Sigh' Factor
To sound like a native, always sigh deeply before saying this proverb. It conveys the necessary sense of 'I told you so' or 'What a mess'.
Don't Change the Gender
Even if you are talking about a woman or a group of people, keep the verbs in the neuter singular ('седяло', 'видяло'). Changing it makes it sound non-native.
Significado
Don't look for trouble.
The 'Sigh' Factor
To sound like a native, always sigh deeply before saying this proverb. It conveys the necessary sense of 'I told you so' or 'What a mess'.
Don't Change the Gender
Even if you are talking about a woman or a group of people, keep the verbs in the neuter singular ('седяло', 'видяло'). Changing it makes it sound non-native.
Irony is Key
Remember that 'чудо' is used sarcastically. If you use it for a positive event, people will be very confused.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Да би ______ седяло, не би ______ видяло.
The standard form uses 'мирно' (peacefully) and 'чудо' (miracle).
In which situation would you use this proverb?
Situation: Your friend tried to upgrade their phone's software using an unofficial hack, and now the phone won't turn on.
This situation involves an unnecessary risk leading to a disaster, which is the perfect context for this proverb.
What does 'чудо' mean in this specific proverb?
В този контекст 'чудо' означава:
In this proverb, 'чудо' is used ironically to mean a disaster or a mess.
Complete the dialogue.
- Защо се скара с шефа? Сега ще ти намалят заплатата! - Знам, сгреших. ________________________.
The speaker is expressing regret for an unnecessary action that led to a bad result.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Да би мирно седяло...'
DIY Fails
- • Broken pipes
- • Ruined furniture
- • Short circuits
Social Meddling
- • Unasked advice
- • Gossip
- • Email 'Reply All'
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosДа би ______ седяло, не би ______ видяло.
The standard form uses 'мирно' (peacefully) and 'чудо' (miracle).
Situation: Your friend tried to upgrade their phone's software using an unofficial hack, and now the phone won't turn on.
This situation involves an unnecessary risk leading to a disaster, which is the perfect context for this proverb.
В този контекст 'чудо' означава:
In this proverb, 'чудо' is used ironically to mean a disaster or a mess.
- Защо се скара с шефа? Сега ще ти намалят заплатата! - Знам, сгреших. ________________________.
The speaker is expressing regret for an unnecessary action that led to a bad result.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasIt can be slightly patronizing, like 'I told you so,' but it's generally accepted as common wisdom. Use it with friends and family, but be careful with your boss!
Yes! It's very common to use it when you've made a mistake and want to acknowledge that you shouldn't have meddled.
It's an old grammatical form where the subject is an implied 'it' (like a child or a heart). In proverbs, these forms are frozen.
Frases relacionadas
Търси си белята
similarLooking for trouble.
Който търси, намира
similarHe who seeks, finds.
Мирна главица сабя не я сече
builds onA peaceful head, the sword does not cut it.
Не дърпай дявола за опашката
similarDon't pull the devil's tail.
