意思
Quiet people can be surprising.
文化背景
In Slovak folklore, the 'tichý hrdina' (quiet hero) is a common trope. Often the youngest brother who doesn't boast ends up defeating the dragon. There is a shared cultural value across the Visegrad countries (Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, Hungary) that values 'doing' over 'talking'. In modern Slovak offices, being called 'tichá voda' is usually a sign of respect for your efficiency and lack of drama. In villages, this phrase is often used as a warning against people who don't participate in local gossip—they are seen as potentially having the most to hide.
The 'Dark Horse' equivalent
If you want to translate 'dark horse' (someone who wins unexpectedly), this is your best Slovak equivalent.
Don't use for 'shy'
Don't use this just to say someone is shy. Use it only if their shyness hides something significant.
意思
Quiet people can be surprising.
The 'Dark Horse' equivalent
If you want to translate 'dark horse' (someone who wins unexpectedly), this is your best Slovak equivalent.
Don't use for 'shy'
Don't use this just to say someone is shy. Use it only if their shyness hides something significant.
Shorten it
In casual chat, just say 'On je tichá voda.' Everyone will know the rest of the idiom.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Tichá voda _______ myje.
The idiom is 'Tichá voda brehy myje' (Quiet water washes the banks).
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Tichá voda brehy myje'?
Situation: A quiet student who never speaks in class suddenly wins a national math competition.
This is the perfect use case: a quiet person revealing a hidden talent or success.
What is the figurative meaning of this phrase?
Tichá voda brehy myje means...
The idiom refers to the hidden depths of introverted or silent individuals.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ten nový kolega nič nehovorí, asi nič nevie.' B: 'Pozor, _______.'
B is warning A not to underestimate the new colleague just because he is quiet.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习Tichá voda _______ myje.
The idiom is 'Tichá voda brehy myje' (Quiet water washes the banks).
Situation: A quiet student who never speaks in class suddenly wins a national math competition.
This is the perfect use case: a quiet person revealing a hidden talent or success.
Tichá voda brehy myje means...
The idiom refers to the hidden depths of introverted or silent individuals.
A: 'Ten nový kolega nič nehovorí, asi nič nevie.' B: 'Pozor, _______.'
B is warning A not to underestimate the new colleague just because he is quiet.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题It can be both! It's positive when praising hidden talent, and negative when warning about someone's secret motives.
Yes, 'voda' is feminine, but the idiom applies to all genders without changing any words.
Extremely. You will hear it in movies, offices, and daily gossip.
The closest equivalent is 'Still waters run deep.'
It's understandable, but 'myje' is the standard idiomatic form. Stick to 'myje'.
99% of the time, yes. It's a metaphor for human character.
Yes, it's a 'consultative' register idiom. It's safe for professional use.
Because banks are the boundaries of a river. Washing them away means changing the environment.
Not really a slang version, but 'tichý zabijak' (quiet killer) is a more aggressive slang-adjacent term.
It sounds like 'MEE-yeh'. The 'y' is just a spelling convention here.
相关表达
Pomalá voda brehy myje
similarSlow water washes the banks.
Kto mlčí, ten svedčí
similarHe who is silent, agrees.
Prázdny sud najviac duní
contrastAn empty barrel makes the most noise.
Pes, ktorý breše, nehryzie
contrastA barking dog doesn't bite.
