The meaning of the expression "Greed fraer ruined." Where did the word "fraer" come from and what does it mean? What is greed? And will greed really kill a fraer? Is expression alive today? What is the practical meaning of expression these days?
What is a fraer?
The word "fraer" comes to mind with people associated with gambling. Here there is money, and excitement, and dark personalities with a not entirely legal past. And no wonder - the word "fraer" has its roots in Odessa, the homeland of other, no less memorable words.
A society of thieves took this word from the Jews. Translated, it refers to the victim of a thief.
Frayer is a potential victim of a crime. It can be fooled and left with nothing. Hence the neglect among the thieves. And in colloquial speech already applied to all, in any environment. An intellectual, a young man or an ordinary hard worker.
Has the fraer’s greed destroyed?
The expression appeared there, in Odessa, in a criminal society. In German, Freier translates as "bridegroom." So called the prostitutes of their customers. "Wife" or "fraerok" - a simpleton, caught in the network to a moth. Fraer’s greed was ruined, since he was in such a place ...
Greed is often a destructive feeling for any person. It does not allow you to think logically, swaps priorities and takes you in the other direction from true values. In the phrase "Fraer’s greed ruined" the meaning reflects the logical ending of a greedy person - his death, destruction.
And the original meaning of the word "fraer" adds hopelessness. The victim is doomed in one way or another.
Greed killed not only fraer
Everyone is more or less greedy. Just to help, or with good intentions, people rarely share. Of course, there is charity, but it exists from excess. To possess something is a natural desire, but, in fact, everyone is already rich. By air, light, a place on earth, opportunities - material wealth occupies only part of the list.
But greed nonetheless lives in everyone. The irrepressible desire for money, power is growing along with the amount of this desired. There is such an expression "You cannot take it with you to the next world" - it vividly characterizes the transience of human life.
In thieves society, there is such an expression, "Like a greedy fraer." This is the type of people who, having got to places not so remote, want to protect themselves from, in their opinion, “real” criminals. For this, they are often severely punished. This is another explanation of the expression "Frauer's greed destroyed." To live in a place of detention and go against thieves - at least doom yourself to a humiliating position.
The saying "Fraer ruined greed" is relevant to this day. In power, this is explained by permissiveness, in ordinary people - by fear, which is not enough time. Especially if a person suddenly "loses" luck in the form of the necessary connections or a lot of money. And for the short period that they have, they seek to get everything. And often it doesn’t matter at what cost. At the same time, they forget that a full-fledged happy internally person cannot be greedy. And, accordingly, he knows the measure of what he needs for harmony.
The main values in the world are accessible to everyone, are nearby, they are most important. They do not need to be selected, earn or steal. It is health, peace and love. And these things are priceless.