Significado
It is often better to stay quiet.
Contexto cultural
Silence is deeply connected to the 'Rūpintojėlis' (The Pensive Christ) folk art—a figure sitting in quiet contemplation. It reflects a national value of internalizing thoughts rather than externalizing them. In these cultures, small talk is often seen as unnecessary or even exhausting. Silence is not 'awkward'; it is a sign of comfort and mutual respect. The proverb was a practical survival tool. 'Tylėjimas – auksas' meant you wouldn't get in trouble with the authorities for having the 'wrong' opinion. In the age of 'oversharing' on Instagram and TikTok, many young Lithuanians are reclaiming this proverb as a way to promote 'digital detox' and privacy.
Use it to end an argument
If someone is trying to bait you into a fight, simply saying 'Žinai, tylėjimas – auksas' is a classy way to walk away.
Don't be too literal
If you never speak, people will think you are shy or rude. Use this proverb to justify *selective* silence, not total silence.
Significado
It is often better to stay quiet.
Use it to end an argument
If someone is trying to bait you into a fight, simply saying 'Žinai, tylėjimas – auksas' is a classy way to walk away.
Don't be too literal
If you never speak, people will think you are shy or rude. Use this proverb to justify *selective* silence, not total silence.
The Dash is Key
When writing, always use the long dash (–) not a hyphen (-). It makes you look like a native writer.
Listen first
In Lithuania, listening is often more respected than speaking. Use this proverb to remind yourself to listen more in meetings.
Ponte a prueba
Užpildykite trūkstamą žodį patarlėje.
Tylėjimas – _______.
Patarlė sako, kad tylėjimas yra vertingas kaip auksas.
Kada geriausia sakyti 'Tylėjimas – auksas'?
Situacija: Jūsų draugas pasakoja paslaptį.
Ši patarlė reiškia, kad mokate saugoti paslaptis.
Kuris sakinys yra teisingas?
Pasirinkite teisingą patarlės formą:
Tai yra standartinė, sustingusi patarlės forma su brūkšniu.
Užbaikite dialogą.
A: Ar matei, kas sudaužė vazą? B: Mačiau, bet nieko nesakysiu. A: Kodėl? B: Žinai, kaip sakoma: _______.
B personažas nenori išduoti kito asmens, todėl renkasi tylą.
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Ayudas visuales
Value of Communication
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTylėjimas – _______.
Patarlė sako, kad tylėjimas yra vertingas kaip auksas.
Situacija: Jūsų draugas pasakoja paslaptį.
Ši patarlė reiškia, kad mokate saugoti paslaptis.
Pasirinkite teisingą patarlės formą:
Tai yra standartinė, sustingusi patarlės forma su brūkšniu.
A: Ar matei, kas sudaužė vazą? B: Mačiau, bet nieko nesakysiu. A: Kodėl? B: Žinai, kaip sakoma: _______.
B personažas nenori išduoti kito asmens, todėl renkasi tylą.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYou can, and people will understand you, but it sounds like a literal translation from English. Stick to 'Tylėjimas – auksas' to sound like a native.
It can be. If you say it to someone who is talking to you, it's like saying 'Shut up.' It's better used to describe your *own* choice to be silent.
In Lithuanian proverbs, the verb 'yra' (is) is often omitted to make the phrase more rhythmic and impactful. The dash represents that missing verb.
Yes, very often. It's used to describe discretion, confidentiality, and the wisdom of not over-promising.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Iškalba – dovana' (Eloquence is a gift) celebrates the opposite value.
In this specific proverb, no. It stays in the Nominative case (auksas).
It's a classic, but it's still used daily. It's not 'old-fashioned' in a way that makes it obsolete; it's 'timeless'.
Absolutely. It's a great response when someone asks you for gossip you don't want to share. Just send: 'Tylėjimas – auksas 🤐'.
'Sidabras' means silver. The full version is 'Kalba – sidabras, tylėjimas – auksas'.
Yes, Latvian has a very similar version: 'Runāšana – sudrabs, klusēšana – zelts'.
Frases relacionadas
Kalba – sidabras, tylėjimas – auksas
builds onSpeech is silver, silence is gold.
Liežuvis už dantų
similarKeep your tongue behind your teeth.
Saugoti paslaptį
specialized formTo keep a secret.
Tuščios statinės garsiai skamba
contrastEmpty barrels make the most noise.
