The Russian language is rich and diverse. Russian speech is replete with various winged phrases, proverbs, sayings and jokes. Proverbs about love, family life, good and evil - the experience of peoples, which he passes from generation to generation. Does modern man resort to the “grandfather’s teachings” in the era of computers and sensors, does he use folklore in his speech ?! And can people who have forgotten the instructions of their ancestors be called great people, even in such a "household manner"? ..
Proverb and saying. Find differences
In his speech, Russian people are used to using proverbs and sayings, giving emotional coloring and “secret” meaning to their words. Proverbs about love, friendship, work, good and evil are very firmly established in our culture. Everyone from school has known such expressions as “you can’t easily catch a fish from a pond” or “a bear service”. Each of us at least once used the expression "money down the drain" or "brevity is the sister of talent."
Of course, no one thinks which of this is a proverb, and what is a saying. Over time, these boundaries have become very blurred, and only a dictionary can bring clarity.
A proverb is an independent saying that conveys meaning and wisdom. Often the words of the proverb are rhymed, very simple and concise. They are easy to remember and used as independent phrases. Wisdom and truth, tested by generations, are transmitted in proverbs: "It is better to see once than hear a hundred times."
A saying is a word or phrase that is part of a sentence. Although it can also be used as an independent expression, with a “shadow of understatement” at the end. Sayings are designed to emphasize the speaker’s emotions, often they are ironic. Usually a saying does not contain any instructive load and can be easily removed or replaced in a sentence. With them, the speech becomes livelier: "the cat cried," "fool around."
The role of proverbs and sayings
Since proverbs carry the experience of generations, they are primarily called upon to support, comfort, and give direction to a person. Proverbs did not arise from nowhere, they are based on real recurring cases and represent a conclusion to which it is better for a person of any political and religious views to listen. Proverbs about good and love, family and work are passed from father to son.
Sayings have also cemented their fame for years. They decorate, bring diversity to speech and are the cultural heritage of the people.
Proverbs and sayings about love
“You will not command a heart” or “You will not be sweet forcibly” - there is hardly a person in Russia who has not heard these phrases, but no one wants to hear them in their address.
People love to observe and comment on including the relations of strangers. It is very difficult to hide something from people, even within the framework of a family hearth. Family relationships and relationships of lovers have always been the subject of envy, advice and talk. In confirmation of this, proverbs and sayings about love, tested over the centuries: “husband and wife are one Satan,” “love to the grave are both fools,” “love is evil - you will love a goat,” “where the needle is, there’s a thread,” “the husband without wives - that a goose without water ”,“ darlings scold - only amuse ”,“ with darling paradise and in a hut ”,“ all ages are submissive to love ”.
Wise proverbs about love, family life, fidelity and friendship were repeatedly pronounced by lovers as an oath, as a request, explanation or warning. The most common ones are: “love is not potatoes - you won’t throw it out the window”, “can’t stand it - it will fall in love”, “you won’t buy love for money”, “say who your friend is, and I will say who you are”, “friends are in trouble.”
Proverbs and proverb about good
Much has changed over the years, but the basic concepts are unshakable. Proverbs about good and love are proof of this. No matter where progress progresses, no matter how the scope of morality expands and no matter what modern man is fond of, the desire for good always remains close and important for him.
If we talk about folk tales on this topic, we immediately recall the following: “they do not look for good from good”, “the world is not without good people”, “there is no silver lining”, “it is good for him to do good who remembers”.
Parental love is a separate topic in proverbs and sayings. Although they are less likely to be heard, the truth in them is very subtly noticed: “it is warm in the sunshine, good is with the mother”, “small children are small poor, big children are big trouble”, “every child is cute.”
Sayings and proverbs about the love of other countries
Some statements came to us from other cultures and are the property of other peoples, but have so firmly taken root in our culture that many do not even know where they came from.
“In love, as in war, all means are good” - words that came from England.
“To understand parental love, you need to raise your own children” - a Japanese proverb.
“Love the one who loves you” is a reflection of a person’s attitude to love in Mongolia.
Sayings and proverbs about love, friendship, family and other important concepts are passed down from generation to generation. This is wisdom and truth, proven over the centuries. Our ancestors lived with them, and they will also be inherited by the next generations.
The world is changing, cultural baggage is being replenished, but the basic foundation remains. It happens that you do not need extra words, just one exact and tagged phrase is enough to reflect the person’s attitude or condition. Read, pay attention to the words in the conversation and heard on TV, memorize and use proverbs and sayings. Use the wealth of the Russian language and the experience of generations, because "we are all children of the Russian land."