Significado
It is better to do something late than not at all.
Contexto cultural
It is used as a social lubricant to ease tension when someone is late. It is a common sentiment in business to acknowledge that a late delivery is better than a total failure. It is a universal proverb that transcends borders, showing shared values regarding effort.
Pronunciation
Remember that 'w' in Polish is often pronounced like 'f' when it starts a word followed by a voiceless consonant.
Usage
Use this phrase to show humility when you are late.
Significado
It is better to do something late than not at all.
Pronunciation
Remember that 'w' in Polish is often pronounced like 'f' when it starts a word followed by a voiceless consonant.
Usage
Use this phrase to show humility when you are late.
Tone
It is a very friendly and forgiving phrase.
Ponte a prueba
Select the correct version of the proverb.
Lepiej późno niż...
The fixed phrase is 'Lepiej późno niż wcale'.
Complete the sentence.
Przepraszam za spóźnienie, ale _________.
This is the standard proverb for apologizing for lateness.
Choose the best response.
A: 'Myślę, że już za późno na naukę języka.' B: '__________'
This is the most encouraging response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You finished a task two days after the deadline.
This phrase justifies the late completion.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosLepiej późno niż...
The fixed phrase is 'Lepiej późno niż wcale'.
Przepraszam za spóźnienie, ale _________.
This is the standard proverb for apologizing for lateness.
A: 'Myślę, że już za późno na naukę języka.' B: '__________'
This is the most encouraging response.
You finished a task two days after the deadline.
This phrase justifies the late completion.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasYes, if you are late, but keep it brief and professional.
No, it is generally seen as polite and self-aware.
No, it is a fixed proverb.
Yes, people will understand, but 'wcale' is more idiomatic.
No, it's also for starting things late.
It sounds like 'FTZA-leh'.
It is neutral and fits most situations.
It's just the traditional way the proverb evolved.
Frases relacionadas
Co nagle, to po diable
contrastHaste makes waste.
Nie od razu Kraków zbudowano
similarRome wasn't built in a day.
Lepiej późno niż nigdy
similarBetter late than never.
