意味
True friends help during hard times.
文化的背景
In Serbia, the concept of 'Slava' (patron saint day) is a time when everyone visits. However, Serbs often say that those who come to your 'Slava' are guests, but those who come to your 'Sahrana' (funeral) or help during 'Poplava' (flood) are the true friends. In Montenegro, friendship is tied to 'Čojstvo' (humanity). A friend is someone who protects you from their own bad impulses. The proverb is taken very seriously as a measure of a man's honor. Historically, rural communities relied on 'Moba' (collective voluntary work). If you didn't show up to help a neighbor in need, you weren't considered a friend. This proverb is the linguistic remnant of that social contract. In cities like Belgrade, the phrase is often used ironically or cynically to describe the 'fake' nature of nightlife friendships versus real-life support.
Use it for gratitude
It's a very powerful way to thank someone. It sounds more profound than a simple 'hvala'.
Don't overdo it
Using proverbs too much can make you sound like an old textbook. Save it for meaningful moments.
意味
True friends help during hard times.
Use it for gratitude
It's a very powerful way to thank someone. It sounds more profound than a simple 'hvala'.
Don't overdo it
Using proverbs too much can make you sound like an old textbook. Save it for meaningful moments.
Word order
Try saying 'U nevolji se prijatelj poznaje' to sound more like a native speaker emphasizing the hardship.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Prijatelj se u ________ poznaje.
'Nevolja' means trouble or misfortune, which is the core of this proverb.
Which sentence correctly uses the reflexive particle?
Choose the correct form:
The 'se' must be present to give the verb its passive meaning.
Match the situation to the proverb.
In which situation would you say 'Prijatelj se u nevolji poznaje'?
A broken car at midnight is a 'nevolja' (trouble) where a friend's help is truly valued.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvala ti što si ostao uz mene dok sam bio bolestan. B: Nema na čemu. Znaš kako kažu: ________.
This is the most appropriate proverb for expressing loyalty during illness.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Prijatelj se u ________ poznaje.
'Nevolja' means trouble or misfortune, which is the core of this proverb.
Choose the correct form:
The 'se' must be present to give the verb its passive meaning.
In which situation would you say 'Prijatelj se u nevolji poznaje'?
A broken car at midnight is a 'nevolja' (trouble) where a friend's help is truly valued.
A: Hvala ti što si ostao uz mene dok sam bio bolestan. B: Nema na čemu. Znaš kako kažu: ________.
This is the most appropriate proverb for expressing loyalty during illness.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, though often in a slightly more modern context or on social media to show appreciation for friends.
You can, but the traditional proverb always uses 'prijatelj'. 'Drug se u nevolji poznaje' sounds a bit non-standard.
It comes from 'ne' (not) + 'volja' (will). It literally means something against your will—misfortune, trouble, or distress.
It is neutral to formal. It's a proverb, so it carries a certain weight and respectability.
Because of the preposition 'u' (in), which requires the Locative case for locations or states of being.
Yes, although the word is 'prijatelj', the sentiment applies to anyone whose loyalty is tested.
Sometimes people just say 'U nevolji se poznajemo' (We recognize each other in trouble).
Not directly, but you can say 'On nije bio tu u nevolji' to imply he failed the test.
Yes. Without 'se', the verb 'poznaje' means 'he/she knows', which breaks the proverb.
It's a palatal lateral approximant. Press the middle of your tongue against the roof of your mouth while saying 'l'.
関連フレーズ
Na muci se poznaju junaci
similarHeroes are known in hardship.
Pravi prijatelj
builds onA true friend.
Prijateljstvo za ceo život
similarFriendship for a whole life.
Ljubav se ljubavlju vraća
complementaryLove is returned with love.
