المعنى
To cross one's fingers for luck.
خلفية ثقافية
In Slovenia, this is the most common way to wish luck. It is often accompanied by a sincere, warm tone. It's very common in sports media. Slovenia shares this 'thumb-pressing' logic with its northern neighbors. In Austria, you will hear 'Daumen drücken' which is the direct cultural ancestor of the Slovenian phrase. Similar phrases exist in neighboring Slavic countries (e.g., 'držati fige' in Croatia), but the 'pesti' (fists) version is distinctly Slovenian. English speakers should be careful not to translate 'crossing fingers' literally. While the meaning is the same, the 'fist' is the only natural way to express this in Slovenia.
The 'Za' Rule
Always remember to use 'za' + Accusative. If you're wishing luck to a female friend (npr. Ana), say 'Držim pesti za Ano.'
Texting Etiquette
In texts, you can use the ✊ emoji or even 🤞 (even though the phrase says fists, the emoji is understood).
المعنى
To cross one's fingers for luck.
The 'Za' Rule
Always remember to use 'za' + Accusative. If you're wishing luck to a female friend (npr. Ana), say 'Držim pesti za Ano.'
Texting Etiquette
In texts, you can use the ✊ emoji or even 🤞 (even though the phrase says fists, the emoji is understood).
Don't say 'Držim tvoje pesti'
You hold YOUR OWN fists for someone else. You don't hold their fists physically.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'držati'.
Jaz ___ pesti zate!
'Jaz' (I) requires the first-person singular form 'držim'.
Which preposition is correct?
Držim pesti ___ tvojega brata.
The idiom 'držati pesti' always uses 'za' to indicate the person being supported.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Moj prijatelj ima danes težko operacijo.
When someone is facing a difficult or uncertain event like surgery, 'držati pesti' is the appropriate supportive response.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jutri grem na maraton. B: Res? ____!
The speaker (B) is expressing their own current support for the other person.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Fists vs. Fingers
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJaz ___ pesti zate!
'Jaz' (I) requires the first-person singular form 'držim'.
Držim pesti ___ tvojega brata.
The idiom 'držati pesti' always uses 'za' to indicate the person being supported.
Situation: Moj prijatelj ima danes težko operacijo.
When someone is facing a difficult or uncertain event like surgery, 'držati pesti' is the appropriate supportive response.
A: Jutri grem na maraton. B: Res? ____!
The speaker (B) is expressing their own current support for the other person.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, you can say 'Držim pesti zase' (I'm holding fists for myself), but it's more common to hear others say it to you.
Yes, if you have a friendly relationship with the person. For example: 'Držimo pesti za uspešno izvedbo projekta.'
Tuck your thumb inside your palm and wrap your other four fingers over it. That is a 'pest' (fist).
Neither is 'better,' but 'stiskati' is more emotional and intense.
No, it is a secular idiom, unlike 'crossing fingers' which has Christian roots.
Yes: 'Včeraj sem ves čas držal pesti zate.'
The nominative plural is 'pesti'. In this idiom, it's in the accusative plural, which is also 'pesti'.
Not really, but young people might just say 'Pesti!' as a shorthand.
No, that sounds like you are literally holding your fingers with your other hand. It's not an idiom.
Use 'Bom držal pesti' (male) or 'Bom držala pesti' (female).
عبارات ذات صلة
Stiskati pesti
similarTo squeeze fists
Vso srečo
synonymAll the luck / Good luck
Zlomi nogo
specialized formBreak a leg
Srečno
synonymLuckily / Good luck
Bog pomagaj
contrastGod help us
