Significado
To enjoy the results of one's previous work.
Contexto cultural
The harvest (жатва) was the most sacred time in old Russia. The word 'пожинать' carries the weight of this history, implying that results are a matter of survival and divine justice. During the Soviet era, the metaphor of 'fruits of labor' was used extensively in propaganda to encourage workers. It became a standard part of the official 'high style' of speech. Many Russian idioms come from the Bible. The concept that 'you reap what you sow' is central to the Russian Orthodox worldview of moral consequence. In modern Russia, this phrase is often used ironically in startups to describe the 'burnout' or the 'mess' left by previous management.
Use with 'Горькие'
If you want to sound very native when complaining about a mistake, use 'пожинать горькие плоды'. It adds a dramatic, literary touch.
Don't use for food
Never use this at a dinner table. If you are eating fruit, just say 'я ем фрукты'.
Significado
To enjoy the results of one's previous work.
Use with 'Горькие'
If you want to sound very native when complaining about a mistake, use 'пожинать горькие плоды'. It adds a dramatic, literary touch.
Don't use for food
Never use this at a dinner table. If you are eating fruit, just say 'я ем фрукты'.
Biblical Weight
Remember that this phrase sounds serious. It's great for essays and speeches, but maybe too much for a casual chat about a video game.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (imperfective).
После долгих лет тренировок он наконец-то ________ плоды своего труда.
The subject 'он' (he) requires the 3rd person singular form 'пожинает'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a negative context?
Выберите правильный вариант:
'Горькие плоды' (bitter fruits) is the standard way to use this idiom for negative consequences.
Match the adjective with the type of 'fruits' (results).
Соотнесите прилагательные с контекстом:
These adjectives are commonly used to modify 'плоды' in this idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
— Почему он так расстроен? — Он не готовился к экзаменам, и теперь...
In the context of failing exams due to lack of preparation, 'reaping the fruits of laziness' is the logical conclusion.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Positive vs. Negative Fruits
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosПосле долгих лет тренировок он наконец-то ________ плоды своего труда.
The subject 'он' (he) requires the 3rd person singular form 'пожинает'.
Выберите правильный вариант:
'Горькие плоды' (bitter fruits) is the standard way to use this idiom for negative consequences.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These adjectives are commonly used to modify 'плоды' in this idiom.
— Почему он так расстроен? — Он не готовился к экзаменам, и теперь...
In the context of failing exams due to lack of preparation, 'reaping the fruits of laziness' is the logical conclusion.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, in this idiom, 'плоды' is almost always plural. You wouldn't say 'пожинать плод' unless you are speaking literally about one specific fruit.
Usually no. It implies a longer period of 'growth' or 'sowing'. Use it for things that took weeks, months, or years.
Yes, that's the perfective form. Use it when the result is a one-time event, like winning an award.
A little bit, but in a 'classic' and 'educated' way, not in a 'nobody says this anymore' way.
Absolutely! It's a great way to describe your achievements. 'I want to help your company reap the fruits of my experience.'
'Получать результат' is neutral and technical. 'Пожинать плоды' is metaphorical and emotional.
No! Even if you worked hard in a vegetable garden, the idiom only works with 'плоды'.
Yes, frequently in rock and pop lyrics to talk about life's journey and consequences.
Yes, you can say 'Он пожинает плоды своего успеха.'
Not a direct one, but 'расхлёбывать кашу' (to un-eat the porridge) is a slangy way to say you are dealing with negative consequences.
Frases relacionadas
Что посеешь, то и пожнёшь
similarWhat you sow, you will reap.
Вкушать плоды
similarTo taste/enjoy the fruits.
Приносить плоды
builds onTo bear fruit / to be productive.
Горькие плоды
specialized formBitter fruits.
Собирать урожай
synonymTo gather the harvest.
