Significado
To be very clever/sneaky.
Contexto cultural
The fox is a central character in Slovenian folk tales, often outsmarting the stronger but dumber wolf. This reflects a cultural pride in being small but smart. Across the Balkans, the 'trickster' archetype is highly valued as a survival mechanism against historical oppression. The influence of German fables (Grimm brothers) has reinforced the image of the 'Reineke Fuchs' (Reynard the Fox) in Slovenian culture. Miki Muster's comics made 'Zvitorepec' a household name, turning the 'sly fox' into a beloved national hero.
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'zvit' to 'zvita' if you are talking about a woman. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
The 'Lisjak' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a native, just call a clever man a 'lisjak'. It's shorter and very idiomatic.
Significado
To be very clever/sneaky.
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'zvit' to 'zvita' if you are talking about a woman. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
The 'Lisjak' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a native, just call a clever man a 'lisjak'. It's shorter and very idiomatic.
Positive vs Negative
In Slovenia, this phrase is 70% positive (admiring cleverness) and 30% negative (warning of deceit). Context is key!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'zvit'.
Moja sestra je ______ kot lisica.
Since 'sestra' (sister) is feminine, the adjective must be 'zvita'.
Which animal is used in this Slovenian idiom for being cunning?
On je zvit kot ______.
The fox (lisica) is the traditional symbol of cunning in Slovenian.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Janez always finds a way to get the best seat in the cinema without paying extra.
Finding a clever way to get a benefit is the definition of being 'zvit'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kako si vedel, da bo učitelj danes spraševal? B: Bil sem ______ ______ ______ in sem pogledal v njegov koledar.
Looking at a teacher's calendar to gain an advantage is a 'fox-like' move.
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Ayudas visuales
Gender Agreement
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMoja sestra je ______ kot lisica.
Since 'sestra' (sister) is feminine, the adjective must be 'zvita'.
On je zvit kot ______.
The fox (lisica) is the traditional symbol of cunning in Slovenian.
Janez always finds a way to get the best seat in the cinema without paying extra.
Finding a clever way to get a benefit is the definition of being 'zvit'.
A: Kako si vedel, da bo učitelj danes spraševal? B: Bil sem ______ ______ ______ in sem pogledal v njegov koledar.
Looking at a teacher's calendar to gain an advantage is a 'fox-like' move.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but you must change the adjective to 'zvita'. The noun 'lisica' stays the same.
Not necessarily. It often implies admiration for someone's resourcefulness, but it can be a warning to be careful.
The most common is 'Oni so zviti kot lisica', but 'zviti kot lisice' is also grammatically correct.
It's less common. The standard idiom uses the feminine 'lisica' as the species name.
Yes, it literally means 'wound up' or 'twisted', like a spring or a winding path.
You would use 'izjemno iznajdljiv' (extremely resourceful) or 'strateško podkovan' (strategically skilled).
Younger people might say someone is 'namazan' (smeared/oiled), which is a shorter version of 'premazan z vsemi žavbami'.
Yes, it's very common to describe pets that find ways to get extra treats.
The opposite is 'naiven' (naive) or 'preprost' (simple/straightforward).
In Slavic folklore, the fox is the traditional trickster, while cats are seen as more independent or lazy.
Frases relacionadas
premazan z vsemi žavbami
similarTo be very experienced and cunning.
iznajdljiv kot malokdo
similarResourceful like few others.
pošten kot dolga pot
contrastAs honest as a long road.
lisjak
specialized formA cunning man.
