Bedeutung
Expressing fear.
Kultureller Hintergrund
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.
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!
Bedeutung
Expressing fear.
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!
Intensity
Add 'veľký' (big) or 'hrozný' (terrible) before 'strach' to sound more natural.
Empathy
Saying 'Nemaj strach' (Don't have fear) is the standard way to comfort someone.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mať'.
My ______ strach z búrky.
The subject is 'My' (We), so the verb must be 'máme'.
Choose the correct preposition for 'fear of spiders'.
Mám strach ___ pavúkov.
In Slovak, 'fear of' is expressed using 'z' + Genitive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prečo nejdeš do vody? B: Pretože ______ strach, že je studená.
The phrase is 'mať strach'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are worried about your friend's health.
'O' + Accusative is used for worrying about someone's well-being.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Fear vs. Worry
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMy ______ strach z búrky.
The subject is 'My' (We), so the verb must be 'máme'.
Mám strach ___ pavúkov.
In Slovak, 'fear of' is expressed using 'z' + Genitive.
A: Prečo nejdeš do vody? B: Pretože ______ strach, že je studená.
The phrase is 'mať strach'.
You are worried about your friend's health.
'O' + Accusative is used for worrying about someone's well-being.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenThey 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).
Verwandte Redewendungen
bojím sa
similarI am afraid / I fear
mám obavy
specialized formI have concerns
naháňať strach
builds onto scare someone
strachopud
specialized formcoward / scaredy-cat
