A1 Expression محايد

Mám strach

I am afraid

المعنى

Expressing fear.

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خلفية ثقافية

Slovaks often use 'Mám strach' when discussing the mountains. The High Tatras are beautiful but respected, and admitting fear of the weather or terrain is seen as a sign of a wise hiker. Traditional stories use 'strach' as a character. There is a famous fairy tale about a 'Janko', who went to find out what fear is (Janko, ktorý sa chcel naučiť báť). In Bratislava, people might use 'Mám strach' ironically when talking about the traffic or finding a parking spot, showing a dry sense of humor. It is considered very polite and empathetic to say 'Mám o teba strach' if a friend is going through a hard time. It shows you care deeply.

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The 'Z' Rule

Always remember: Fear 'from' something. Use 'z' + Genitive.

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No 'Som'

Never say 'Som strach'. It sounds like you are the personification of fear itself!

المعنى

Expressing fear.

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The 'Z' Rule

Always remember: Fear 'from' something. Use 'z' + Genitive.

⚠️

No 'Som'

Never say 'Som strach'. It sounds like you are the personification of fear itself!

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Intensity

Add 'veľký' (big) or 'hrozný' (terrible) before 'strach' to sound more natural.

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Empathy

Saying 'Nemaj strach' (Don't have fear) is the standard way to comfort someone.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mať'.

My ______ strach z búrky.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: máme

The subject is 'My' (We), so the verb must be 'máme'.

Choose the correct preposition for 'fear of spiders'.

Mám strach ___ pavúkov.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: z

In Slovak, 'fear of' is expressed using 'z' + Genitive.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Prečo nejdeš do vody? B: Pretože ______ strach, že je studená.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: mám

The phrase is 'mať strach'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are worried about your friend's health.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Mám strach o teba.

'O' + Accusative is used for worrying about someone's well-being.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Fear vs. Worry

Mám strach z...
pavúkov spiders
tmy darkness
Mám strach o...
deti children
zdravie health

بنك التمارين

4 تمارين
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mať'. Fill Blank A1

My ______ strach z búrky.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: máme

The subject is 'My' (We), so the verb must be 'máme'.

Choose the correct preposition for 'fear of spiders'. Choose A2

Mám strach ___ pavúkov.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: z

In Slovak, 'fear of' is expressed using 'z' + Genitive.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Prečo nejdeš do vody? B: Pretože ______ strach, že je studená.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: mám

The phrase is 'mať strach'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are worried about your friend's health.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Mám strach o teba.

'O' + Accusative is used for worrying about someone's well-being.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

12 أسئلة

They are equally common, but 'Mám strach' is slightly more emphatic as a noun-based expression.

Yes! 'Mám strach z toho filmu' is perfect.

Simply add 'ne' to the verb: 'Nemám strach'.

The Genitive case. For example, 'tma' becomes 'tmy'.

It is possible but less common than 'z'. 'Pred' usually implies standing in front of something scary.

It is a masculine inanimate noun.

Mám strach z teba.

Strachy, but it is rarely used. Usually, we keep it singular even for many people.

Yes, 'Lepi mi' is very common among young people.

It's better to use 'Mám obavy' (I have concerns) in a professional email.

Yes, especially when used with 'o' + Accusative.

Mal som strach (masculine) or Mala som strach (feminine).

عبارات ذات صلة

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bojím sa

similar

I am afraid / I fear

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mám obavy

specialized form

I have concerns

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naháňať strach

builds on

to scare someone

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strachopud

specialized form

coward / scaredy-cat

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