Bedeutung
Being very brave.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Nebojsa' (Fearless) is a staple in Czech folklore. These characters often win not through strength, but because they simply don't get scared by ghosts or devils. Czechs value a quiet, unassuming kind of bravery. 'Mít pro strach uděláno' describes a person who doesn't brag about their courage but simply acts when needed. Parents often use this phrase to encourage children to be brave, turning fearlessness into a desirable character trait from a young age. The phrase is frequently used in Czech sports journalism to describe athletes who perform well under extreme pressure, like penalty takers in football.
Keep it fixed!
Never change 'uděláno' to 'udělaná' or 'udělaní'. It's a fossilized form that stays the same regardless of who you are talking about.
Don't forget 'pro'
Without 'pro', the phrase loses its meaning. It's the 'for' that makes the 'made for fear' logic work.
Bedeutung
Being very brave.
Keep it fixed!
Never change 'uděláno' to 'udělaná' or 'udělaní'. It's a fossilized form that stays the same regardless of who you are talking about.
Don't forget 'pro'
Without 'pro', the phrase loses its meaning. It's the 'for' that makes the 'made for fear' logic work.
Use it for compliments
This is one of the best ways to compliment a Czech person's character. It sounds more native and heartfelt than just saying 'jsi statečný'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'.
Moje sestra _____ pro strach uděláno.
The subject 'moje sestra' is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct version of the idiom:
The idiom requires the verb 'mít', the preposition 'pro', and the fixed form 'uděláno'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Půjdeš do toho starého domu sám? B: Jasně, já ____.
The context of going into a scary house alone requires an expression of bravery.
Match the person to the description.
Who 'má pro strach uděláno'?
This action demonstrates significant courage and lack of fear for one's own safety.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMoje sestra _____ pro strach uděláno.
The subject 'moje sestra' is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.
Choose the correct version of the idiom:
The idiom requires the verb 'mít', the preposition 'pro', and the fixed form 'uděláno'.
A: Půjdeš do toho starého domu sám? B: Jasně, já ____.
The context of going into a scary house alone requires an expression of bravery.
Who 'má pro strach uděláno'?
This action demonstrates significant courage and lack of fear for one's own safety.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, you can say 'Mám pro strach uděláno' to express that you aren't afraid of something, though it might sound a bit confident or boastful depending on your tone.
It's a bit informal but acceptable if you are talking about taking risks or facing challenges. It shows you have a good command of idiomatic Czech.
Yes, it's the passive participle of 'udělat' (to do/make). In this context, it means 'made' or 'constructed'.
The most direct idiomatic opposite is 'mít nahnáno' (to be very scared) or 'být strašpytel' (to be a scaredy-cat).
It has historical roots, but it is not 'old-fashioned' in the sense that people don't use it. It is very much alive in modern Czech.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Být nebojsa
synonymTo be a 'fear-not'.
Neznat strach
synonymTo not know fear.
Mít pro něco slabost
similarTo have a weakness for something.
Mít nahnáno
contrastTo be very scared.
