意味
Children are like their parents.
文化的背景
Apples are the most common fruit in Czechia and symbolize the harvest and family sustenance. Most Czechs have a 'chalupa' (cottage) with at least one apple tree. The phrase is identical in Slovak ('Jablko nepadá ďaleko od stromu'), reflecting the shared cultural and linguistic history of the two nations. This proverb is part of a 'Sprachbund' (linguistic area) where German, Czech, Polish, and Hungarian all share the exact same apple-tree imagery. Even young people who have never picked an apple use this phrase, showing how deeply proverbs are embedded in the language regardless of lifestyle changes.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe way to compliment a parent on their child's success.
Careful with sarcasm
If you use it when a child does something bad, you are indirectly insulting the parent.
意味
Children are like their parents.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe way to compliment a parent on their child's success.
Careful with sarcasm
If you use it when a child does something bad, you are indirectly insulting the parent.
The 'Short' Version
You can just say 'No jo, jablko a strom...' to sound very native.
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb with the correct form of the word 'strom'.
Jablko nepadá daleko od _______.
The preposition 'od' requires the genitive case, which for 'strom' is 'stromu'.
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Marek je skvělý kuchař. Jeho otec má nejlepší restauraci ve městě.
This situation describes a son inheriting a talent/career from his father.
Choose the best response.
A: 'Tvoje dcera je stejně tvrdohlavá jako ty!' B: '_________________'
The proverb is the natural way to acknowledge a shared family trait.
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練習問題バンク
3 問題Jablko nepadá daleko od _______.
The preposition 'od' requires the genitive case, which for 'strom' is 'stromu'.
Marek je skvělý kuchař. Jeho otec má nejlepší restauraci ve městě.
This situation describes a son inheriting a talent/career from his father.
A: 'Tvoje dcera je stejně tvrdohlavá jako ty!' B: '_________________'
The proverb is the natural way to acknowledge a shared family trait.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, 'jablko' (apple) is neuter and applies to any child regardless of gender.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because the preposition 'od' requires the genitive case.
No, in Czech it is strictly an apple. Using a pear or plum would be a joke.
Absolutely. It's very common for physical resemblance.
Usually yes, but it can also apply to grandparents or the family as a whole.
It's a proverb, so it's a generalization. Czechs also say 'Výjimka potvrzuje pravidlo' (The exception proves the rule).
Then you wouldn't use this phrase. You might say 'Je to černá ovce rodiny' (He is the black sheep of the family).
Rarely. It's almost exclusively for humans, though you could use it jokingly for a puppy that acts like its mother.
Not at all. It is used daily in modern Czechia.
関連フレーズ
Jaký otec, takový syn
synonymLike father, like son.
Krev není voda
similarBlood is not water.
Vrána k vráně sedá
contrastBirds of a feather flock together.
Jaká matka, taká Katka
specialized formLike mother, like daughter (specifically Katka).
