Significado
Eyes that are large.
Contexto cultural
Waste is traditionally frowned upon in Slovak households. Saying someone has 'veľké oči' is a way to discourage food waste without being overly aggressive. In many Slavic cultures, the 'eye' is seen as the gateway to the soul's desires, which is why so many idioms about greed involve eyes. The phrase is now commonly used in business startups in Bratislava to describe founders who over-promise to investors. Grandmothers will often use this phrase to tease grandchildren, while simultaneously piling more food on their plates.
Use it for yourself
It's a great way to sound humble and funny when you can't finish your meal. Just say: 'Prepáčte, mal som veľké oči.'
Not for physical beauty
If you want to compliment someone's eyes, say 'Máš krásne oči'. 'Máš veľké oči' might sound like you're calling them greedy!
Significado
Eyes that are large.
Use it for yourself
It's a great way to sound humble and funny when you can't finish your meal. Just say: 'Prepáčte, mal som veľké oči.'
Not for physical beauty
If you want to compliment someone's eyes, say 'Máš krásne oči'. 'Máš veľké oči' might sound like you're calling them greedy!
Business context
Use it to gently criticize a plan that is too expensive or complex without being rude.
Ponte a prueba
Doplňte správny tvar slovesa 'mať' a frázu 'veľké oči'.
Peter si objednal tri dezerty, on vždy _______ _______ _______.
Peter is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.
Ktorá situácia najlepšie opisuje frázu 'mať veľké oči'?
Situácia:
The idiom refers to taking more than one can eat.
Doplňte dialóg.
A: Chcem sa naučiť celú knihu za jednu noc. B: ____________________
Learning a whole book in one night is an unrealistic ambition.
Priraďte vetu k situácii.
Veta: 'Mali sme veľké oči, keď sme kupovali ten starý dom.'
It implies they underestimated the difficulty of the task.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPeter si objednal tri dezerty, on vždy _______ _______ _______.
Peter is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.
Situácia:
The idiom refers to taking more than one can eat.
A: Chcem sa naučiť celú knihu za jednu noc. B: ____________________
Learning a whole book in one night is an unrealistic ambition.
Veta: 'Mali sme veľké oči, keď sme kupovali ten starý dom.'
It implies they underestimated the difficulty of the task.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNot usually. It's more of a playful tease or a self-deprecating comment about being over-enthusiastic.
Technically yes, but it's 90% used for solid food or abstract plans.
There isn't a direct idiomatic opposite, but you could say 'byť skromný' (to be modest) or 'poznať svoju mieru' (to know one's measure).
No, that just means you have physically big ears. It has no idiomatic meaning.
Only if you have a very friendly relationship. Otherwise, use more formal terms for 'unrealistic goals'.
Frases relacionadas
hlad má veľké oči
similarHunger makes things look more appealing than they are.
vyvaliť oči
contrastTo stare in amazement.
nechať na očiach
unrelatedTo leave something in plain sight.
mať oči na stopkách
similarTo be very watchful/alert.
