Bedeutung
Expressing fear.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovaks often use 'Mám strach' when discussing the 'Svetlonos' (Light-bearer), a folklore creature that leads people astray in the woods. It's a common theme in traditional stories. There is a cultural proverb 'Strach má veľké oči' (Fear has big eyes), which is shared across many Slavic and Germanic cultures in the region. Mothers in Slovakia frequently use 'Mám o teba strach' as a way to express love and protection, especially when children travel. Some Slovaks have a 'strach' of spilling salt or seeing a black cat, leading to small rituals to ward off bad luck.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember that 'z' (from/of) is your best friend when talking about phobias. Mám strach z [Genitive].
No 'Som'!
Never say 'Som strach'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. You HAVE fear, you aren't fear.
Bedeutung
Expressing fear.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember that 'z' (from/of) is your best friend when talking about phobias. Mám strach z [Genitive].
No 'Som'!
Never say 'Som strach'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. You HAVE fear, you aren't fear.
Intensity
Add 'veľký' (big) to make it stronger: 'Mám veľký strach.'
Encouragement
If someone says 'Mám strach,' a common kind response is 'Neboj sa' (Don't fear/Don't worry).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mať'.
My ______ strach z búrky.
'My' (we) requires the first-person plural form 'máme'.
Choose the correct preposition for 'fear of something'.
Mám strach ___ pavúkov.
The preposition 'z' is used to indicate the source of fear.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
1. Mám strach o teba. 2. Mám strach z teba. 3. Máme strach.
'O' indicates worry for someone, 'z' indicates fear of someone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prečo nejdeš do vody? B: __________________.
'Mám strach z vody' correctly expresses fear of water.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Slovak vs English
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMy ______ strach z búrky.
'My' (we) requires the first-person plural form 'máme'.
Mám strach ___ pavúkov.
The preposition 'z' is used to indicate the source of fear.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
'O' indicates worry for someone, 'z' indicates fear of someone.
A: Prečo nejdeš do vody? B: __________________.
'Mám strach z vody' correctly expresses fear of water.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThey are equally common, but 'Mám strach' often feels slightly more like a state of being, while 'Bojím sa' is a more active feeling.
Yes, but it's better to say 'Mám rešpekt' or 'Mám mierne obavy' to sound more professional.
Simply add 'ne' to the verb: 'Nemám strach.'
The Genitive case. For example: 'Mám strach z tmy' (tma -> tmy).
The Accusative case. For example: 'Mám strach o mamu' (mama -> mamu).
It is masculine inanimate.
Yes, it means 'I am afraid of you.'
Use the past tense of 'mať': 'Mal som strach.'
Yes, 'Mám bobky' is a very common informal way to say you're scared.
Not usually. It's a very standard way to express the emotion.
Verwandte Redewendungen
bojím sa
synonymI am afraid / I fear
mať obavy
similarto have concerns
naháňať strach
builds onto scare someone
triasť sa od strachu
specialized formto shake with fear
nemať strach
contrastto not be afraid / to be brave
