A1 Proverb 中性

Denar ne raste na drevesu

Money doesn't grow on trees

意思

Money is hard to earn.

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文化背景

Slovenians value 'pridnost' (diligence) above almost all else. This proverb is a cornerstone of that value system. In many neighboring countries like Austria and Croatia, similar proverbs exist, reflecting a shared history of agricultural labor. Despite becoming a wealthy EU nation, the frugal mindset remains. Even wealthy Slovenians will use this phrase to teach their children. Since trees are the most visible natural resource in Slovenia, the metaphor is very grounded in the local landscape.

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Use it with kids

It's the most natural way to use the phrase. It sounds like a wise teacher.

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Don't be mean

If someone is really poor, this phrase sounds like you are mocking them.

意思

Money is hard to earn.

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Use it with kids

It's the most natural way to use the phrase. It sounds like a wise teacher.

⚠️

Don't be mean

If someone is really poor, this phrase sounds like you are mocking them.

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Grammar check

Remember the '-u' at the end of 'drevesu'. It's the locative case!

自我测试

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

Denar ne raste na ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: drevesu

The correct word is 'drevesu' (tree) in the locative case.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?

Your child asks for a third ice cream in one day. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Denar ne raste na drevesu.

This phrase is used to deny a request for money or expensive items.

Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ali lahko dobim nov računalnik?' B: 'Žal ne, ________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: denar ne raste na drevesu

The proverb fits the context of refusing an expensive request.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing word in the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Denar ne raste na ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: drevesu

The correct word is 'drevesu' (tree) in the locative case.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase? Choose A1

Your child asks for a third ice cream in one day. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Denar ne raste na drevesu.

This phrase is used to deny a request for money or expensive items.

Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ali lahko dobim nov računalnik?' B: 'Žal ne, ________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: denar ne raste na drevesu

The proverb fits the context of refusing an expensive request.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

It's a bit too informal for a business email. Use 'Sredstva so omejena' instead.

Always 'na drevesu'. 'V drevesu' would mean inside the wood of the tree.

Yes, though often sarcastically or when complaining about bills.

Denar ne raste na drevesih. It's correct but less common than the singular.

相关表达

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Denar ne pade z neba

synonym

Money doesn't fall from the sky.

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Brez dela ni jela

similar

Without work, there is no food.

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Denar je sveta vladar

contrast

Money is the ruler of the world.

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Šparati je treba

builds on

One must save.

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