Significado
Time is a valuable resource.
Contexto cultural
In Belgrade's modern business districts, this phrase is taken literally. Meetings are expected to start on time, and efficiency is highly prized. In the south, life is often slower. Using this phrase might be seen as a sign of 'Belgrade arrogance' or being too 'Westernized.' Serbians living in Germany or the US use this phrase frequently to describe their new work ethic compared to back home. In villages, time is often linked to nature and seasons. The concept of 'time is money' is relatively new and often used jokingly when someone is working too hard.
Use it in Business
This is the safest proverb to use in a professional Serbian setting to show you are serious.
Don't over-use it
If you say it too much, you might sound like a greedy person or someone who is too stressed.
Significado
Time is a valuable resource.
Use it in Business
This is the safest proverb to use in a professional Serbian setting to show you are serious.
Don't over-use it
If you say it too much, you might sound like a greedy person or someone who is too stressed.
The 'Polako' contrast
Remember that many Serbians value 'polako' (slowly). Use 'vreme je novac' to balance that when needed.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Vreme je ______.
The standard Serbian proverb is 'Vreme je novac'.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Vreme je novac'?
Choose the best context:
The phrase is about efficiency and value, which fits business contexts.
Complete the dialogue.
Šefe, treba mi još dva sata za ovaj posao. Šef: 'Požuri, znaš da je...'
The boss is encouraging speed and efficiency.
Match the phrase to the intent.
Match 'Vreme je novac' with its core meaning:
The proverb equates the value of time with the value of money.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosVreme je ______.
The standard Serbian proverb is 'Vreme je novac'.
Choose the best context:
The phrase is about efficiency and value, which fits business contexts.
Šefe, treba mi još dva sata za ovaj posao. Šef: 'Požuri, znaš da je...'
The boss is encouraging speed and efficiency.
Match 'Vreme je novac' with its core meaning:
The proverb equates the value of time with the value of money.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasNo, it also means 'weather'. You have to look at the context. 'Vreme je novac' (Time is money) vs 'Vreme je sunčano' (The weather is sunny).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
People will understand you, but it's not the standard Serbian proverb. Stick to 'novac'.
Serbian does not have articles like 'a', 'an', or 'the'. So 'Vreme je novac' literally translates to 'Time is money'.
It can be. If the service is slow, it might sound impatient. Use it carefully.
Frases relacionadas
Vreme leti
similarTime flies
Ko rano rani, dve sreće grabi
builds onThe early bird catches the worm
Dok dlanom o dlan
similarIn the blink of an eye
Gubljenje vremena
contrastA waste of time
