뜻
Sometimes it is better to be quiet.
문화적 배경
Latvians are often perceived as introverted. In Latvia, silence during a meal or a walk is considered comfortable, not awkward. This proverb reinforces that cultural norm. Similar to their Scandinavian neighbors, Balts value 'listening before acting.' This is reflected in the high frequency of proverbs about silence in the region. During the Soviet occupation, this proverb was a survival mantra. Keeping quiet about one's political views was literally a matter of life and death. In the context of 'cancel culture' and social media, many Latvians use this proverb to advocate for 'digital detox' or thinking before posting.
The Power Pause
In Latvian business, a long pause after someone speaks is common. Don't rush to fill it; they are just 'collecting gold'.
Don't be a statue
While silence is gold, total silence in a conversation can be seen as cold. Use 'mhm' or 'skaidrs' to show you are listening.
뜻
Sometimes it is better to be quiet.
The Power Pause
In Latvian business, a long pause after someone speaks is common. Don't rush to fill it; they are just 'collecting gold'.
Don't be a statue
While silence is gold, total silence in a conversation can be seen as cold. Use 'mhm' or 'skaidrs' to show you are listening.
셀프 테스트
Aizpildi tukšumus ar pareizajiem vārdiem!
Runa ________, klusēšana ________.
Atceries hierarhiju: sudrabs ir otrajā vietā, zelts ir pirmajā.
Kurā situācijā vislabāk izmantot šo sakāmvārdu?
Tu redzi, ka divi draugi strīdas par niekiem. Ko tu saki?
Šis teiciens ir lielisks padoms, lai pārtrauktu nevajadzīgus strīdus.
Kura frāze ir gramatiski precīzs sakāmvārds?
Izvēlies pareizo variantu:
Sakāmvārdiem parasti ir fiksēta, lakoniska forma bez liekiem vārdiem.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
The Value of Communication
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Runa ________, klusēšana ________.
Atceries hierarhiju: sudrabs ir otrajā vietā, zelts ir pirmajā.
Tu redzi, ka divi draugi strīdas par niekiem. Ko tu saki?
Šis teiciens ir lielisks padoms, lai pārtrauktu nevajadzīgus strīdus.
Izvēlies pareizo variantu:
Sakāmvārdiem parasti ir fiksēta, lakoniska forma bez liekiem vārdiem.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Yes, but often ironically or in professional contexts. It's considered a 'classic' that everyone knows.
Absolutely. The shortened version is very common in casual speech.
Latvian proverbs often drop the verb to sound more traditional and rhythmic.
관련 표현
Turēt mēli aiz zobiem
similarTo keep one's tongue behind one's teeth.
Klusēšana — piekrišana
similarSilence is consent.
Mēle kā skuveklis
contrastA tongue like a razor.
Skaļi vārdi, tukši darbi
builds onLoud words, empty deeds.
