Signification
Money controls everything.
Contexte culturel
In Slovenia, this proverb is often used with a sigh. It reflects a historical skepticism toward the 'gospodje' (lords/masters) who controlled the wealth while the peasants worked the land. Across the former Yugoslavia, similar versions exist (e.g., 'Novac je gospodar svijeta'). It is a shared regional sentiment regarding the power of corruption and wealth in post-socialist transitions. The proverb aligns with the Austro-Hungarian mercantile tradition where bureaucracy and wealth were closely linked. In the age of crypto and influencers, the proverb is making a comeback on Slovenian social media to describe the 'hustle culture.'
Use it for agreement
If someone complains about a high price, just nodding and saying this phrase makes you sound very native.
Don't be too cynical
Using this too often can make you sound like a negative person. Balance it with other phrases!
Signification
Money controls everything.
Use it for agreement
If someone complains about a high price, just nodding and saying this phrase makes you sound very native.
Don't be too cynical
Using this too often can make you sound like a negative person. Balance it with other phrases!
Grammar Hack
Remember 'sveta' is genitive. If you forget, just think 'of the world'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Denar je ______ vladar.
The proverb requires the genitive case 'sveta'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Denar je sveta vladar'?
Situation: A politician changes his mind after receiving a large donation.
This proverb is used to describe the influence of money on decisions and power.
Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings.
Match the components of the proverb.
These are the literal translations of the words in the proverb.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Zakaj so zgradili ta ogromen center?' B: 'Ker ______.'
The context of building a large commercial center fits the idea of money ruling the world.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDenar je ______ vladar.
The proverb requires the genitive case 'sveta'.
Situation: A politician changes his mind after receiving a large donation.
This proverb is used to describe the influence of money on decisions and power.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the literal translations of the words in the proverb.
A: 'Zakaj so zgradili ta ogromen center?' B: 'Ker ______.'
The context of building a large commercial center fits the idea of money ruling the world.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's a standard proverb. However, it is cynical, so use it when you want to express that money has too much power.
It's better to avoid it in formal negotiations as it might imply you think the process is only about greed.
It is the genitive case of 'svet' (world), meaning 'of the world'.
Yes, younger people might say 'Keš je kralj' (Cash is king).
Yes, almost all Slavic languages have a variation of this, like Croatian 'Novac je gospodar svijeta'.
You can, and people will understand, but it's not the traditional proverb.
Yes, in this proverb 'vladar' is masculine because 'denar' is a masculine noun.
You can say 'Na žalost' (Unfortunately) or 'Tako je' (That's how it is).
It's a classic, but it's still very much in use today in news and daily life.
No. 'Time is money' is about being efficient. This phrase is about who has the power.
Expressions liées
Čas je denar
similarTime is money.
Brez denarja ni muzike
similarWithout money, there is no music.
Denar ne raste na drevesu
similarMoney doesn't grow on trees.
Ljubezen premaga vse
contrastLove conquers all.
