意思
Quality of output depends on the effort.
文化背景
In Poland, there is a strong cultural emphasis on 'rzetelność' (reliability/thoroughness). This proverb is often used by older generations to instill a sense of duty and quality in younger people. The phrase gained new life after 1989. During communism, wages were often flat regardless of effort. The return of this proverb signaled a return to market values where individual effort actually mattered. In modern Polish tech hubs (Kraków, Warsaw), this phrase is often used ironically by employees to justify 'quiet quitting' if they feel their salary hasn't kept up with inflation. While Americans might say 'Hustle hard,' Poles use this proverb to express a more balanced, almost legalistic view of the work-reward contract.
The Rhyme is Key
If you forget the words, just remember the 'ACA' sound. It's the most important part of the proverb's identity.
Don't be a 'Janusz'
Avoid using this to justify paying someone very little. In Poland, this can make you sound like an exploitative boss.
意思
Quality of output depends on the effort.
The Rhyme is Key
If you forget the words, just remember the 'ACA' sound. It's the most important part of the proverb's identity.
Don't be a 'Janusz'
Avoid using this to justify paying someone very little. In Poland, this can make you sound like an exploitative boss.
Use it for non-money things
Impress Poles by using it for hobbies or sports. 'Biegasz codziennie? Jaka praca, taka płaca!' sounds very natural.
自我测试
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Jaka praca, taka _______.
The proverb is 'Jaka praca, taka płaca'.
Which sentence uses the proverb correctly in a feminine context?
Wybierz poprawną formę:
Both nouns are feminine, so we use 'jaka' and 'taka'.
Match the situation to the meaning of the proverb.
Situation: A student doesn't study and gets a bad grade.
The proverb highlights that results (grades) depend on effort (studying).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Dlaczego on zarabia więcej ode mnie? B: Bo pracuje 10 godzin dziennie, a ty tylko 4. ________.
This proverb best explains the difference in earnings based on hours worked.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习Jaka praca, taka _______.
The proverb is 'Jaka praca, taka płaca'.
Wybierz poprawną formę:
Both nouns are feminine, so we use 'jaka' and 'taka'.
Situation: A student doesn't study and gets a bad grade.
The proverb highlights that results (grades) depend on effort (studying).
A: Dlaczego on zarabia więcej ode mnie? B: Bo pracuje 10 godzin dziennie, a ty tylko 4. ________.
This proverb best explains the difference in earnings based on hours worked.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a professional setting to discuss performance.
Yes! If someone does a bad job and gets a bad result, it's very common to say it as a critique.
It means 'wage' or 'salary'. It's more specific than 'pieniądze' (money).
No, proverbs are usually fixed. You wouldn't say 'Jakie prace, takie płace'.
Saying 'Jaka płaca, taka praca' is a way of saying 'I only work as hard as you pay me'. It's a common worker's complaint.
It depends on the tone. It can be a bit 'tough love', so use it when the friend knows they were lazy.
No. If someone wins the lottery, you don't say this, because they didn't 'work' for it.
In Russian, it's 'Какова работа, такова и оплата', which doesn't rhyme as perfectly as the Polish version.
Yes, it often appears in Polish films about the working class or business struggles.
Like the English 'w' in 'win'. It is not an 'L' sound.
相关表达
Bez pracy nie ma kołaczy
similarWithout work, there are no cakes (rewards).
Jaki pan, taki kram
similarLike master, like shop.
Praca uszlachetnia
builds onWork ennobles.
Co posiejesz, to pożniesz
synonymWhat you sow, you shall reap.
