Bedeutung
Something being valuable enough for the effort.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovaks are generally modest. Using 'stáť za to' is a strong way to show genuine appreciation without being overly hyperbolic. The concept of 'value for effort' is a shared cultural trait across the former Austro-Hungarian empire, often reflected in similar idioms in Czech and Hungarian. On Slovak social media, #stojitozato is a popular hashtag for travel photos and personal achievements. In Slovak startups, 'stáť za to' is used to evaluate the 'ROI' (Return on Investment) of time spent on new features.
The 'To' is flexible
You can replace 'to' with any noun in the accusative case to be more specific, like 'stáť za tú cenu' (worth the price).
Don't use 'byť'
Never say 'Je to stáť za to'. The verb 'stáť' does all the work!
Bedeutung
Something being valuable enough for the effort.
The 'To' is flexible
You can replace 'to' with any noun in the accusative case to be more specific, like 'stáť za tú cenu' (worth the price).
Don't use 'byť'
Never say 'Je to stáť za to'. The verb 'stáť' does all the work!
Use it for encouragement
Saying 'Bude to stáť za to!' is a great way to motivate a Slovak friend who is struggling.
The Sarcastic Twist
If you say 'To mi teda stálo za to' with a rolling of eyes, it means the exact opposite—that it was a total waste of time.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'stáť' in the past tense.
Ten včerajší koncert ______ za to.
The subject 'koncert' is masculine singular, so the verb must be 'stál'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It's not worth it'.
In Slovak, negation is a prefix 'ne-' attached directly to the verb 'stojí'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: 'Učil som sa celú noc.' B: 'Dostal si jednotku?' A: 'Áno!' B: 'Tak vidíš, ________.'
The speaker is confirming that the hard work (learning all night) was justified by the result (getting an A).
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
You bought a cheap phone and it broke after two days.
'Nestálo to za nič' means it was worthless or a waste of money.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Positive vs Negative
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTen včerajší koncert ______ za to.
The subject 'koncert' is masculine singular, so the verb must be 'stál'.
Choose the correct way to say 'It's not worth it'.
In Slovak, negation is a prefix 'ne-' attached directly to the verb 'stojí'.
A: 'Učil som sa celú noc.' B: 'Dostal si jednotku?' A: 'Áno!' B: 'Tak vidíš, ________.'
The speaker is confirming that the hard work (learning all night) was justified by the result (getting an A).
You bought a cheap phone and it broke after two days.
'Nestálo to za nič' means it was worthless or a waste of money.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but be careful. 'Ty stojíš za to' means 'You are worth it' (e.g., in a relationship). It's very romantic or deep.
'Stáť za to' is more emotional/experiential. 'Oplatiť sa' is more about practical benefit or money.
Yes, it's neutral and professional enough to describe the value of a project or effort.
Use the past tense negative: 'Nestálo to za to'.
Metaphorically, yes. It implies the 'cost' of the effort was balanced by the result.
Sure! If the snack was surprisingly good, you can say 'Tá tyčinka stála za to'.
Yes, in this idiom, the object after 'za' must be in the accusative case.
That is very vulgar slang. It means 'it's worth shit'. Only use it with friends!
Yes: 'Bude to stáť za to' (It will be worth it).
Yes, it's identical in Czech: 'Stát za to'.
The verb must be plural: 'Tie lístky stáli za to' (Those tickets were worth it).
Yes, 'byť hoden' is the formal equivalent.
Verwandte Redewendungen
oplatiť sa
similarto pay off / to be worth it
stáť za nič
contrastto be worthless
byť hoden
specialized formto be worthy
stáť za reč
similarto be worth mentioning
vyplatiť sa
similarto be profitable
