Significado
To talk too much or gossip.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Slovenian villages, the 'vaška čenča' (village gossip) is a well-known figure. Having a 'long tongue' was a way to gain social power in a small community where information was currency. Slovenian parents are generally strict about 'jezikati' (talking back). The idiom is a common tool for teaching children respect for elders. In Slovenian offices, there is a strong emphasis on 'zaupnost' (confidentiality). Someone with a 'dolg jezik' is often excluded from important projects. Slovenian tabloids often use this phrase to describe celebrities who 'overshare' or politicians who can't keep party secrets.
The 'L' in Dolg
Remember that in the word 'dolg', the 'l' sounds like a 'w'. Don't say 'doll-g', say 'dow-g'.
Don't use with your boss
Even if your boss is a huge gossip, calling them 'dolg jezik' is a quick way to get fired. Use 'zelo zgovoren' instead.
Significado
To talk too much or gossip.
The 'L' in Dolg
Remember that in the word 'dolg', the 'l' sounds like a 'w'. Don't say 'doll-g', say 'dow-g'.
Don't use with your boss
Even if your boss is a huge gossip, calling them 'dolg jezik' is a quick way to get fired. Use 'zelo zgovoren' instead.
The Cow's Tail
If you want to sound like a native from the countryside, add 'kot kravji rep' (like a cow's tail) to the end for extra emphasis.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'imeti'.
Ti ______ dolg jezik, vse poveš mami!
The subject is 'Ti' (you), so the verb must be 'imaš'.
What does 'imeti dolg jezik' mean in this context?
Pazi, kaj govoriš pred njo, ker ima dolg jezik.
In this context, it refers to being indiscreet.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Mama: 'Ne odgovarjaj mi tako!' Otrok: 'Ampak...' Mama: 'Ne ______ ______ ______!'
The imperative negative form is 'ne imej' followed by the genitive 'dolgega jezika'.
Match the person to the description.
Kdo ima dolg jezik?
Telling others' news/secrets is the definition of having a long tongue.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTi ______ dolg jezik, vse poveš mami!
The subject is 'Ti' (you), so the verb must be 'imaš'.
Pazi, kaj govoriš pred njo, ker ima dolg jezik.
In this context, it refers to being indiscreet.
Mama: 'Ne odgovarjaj mi tako!' Otrok: 'Ampak...' Mama: 'Ne ______ ______ ______!'
The imperative negative form is 'ne imej' followed by the genitive 'dolgega jezika'.
Kdo ima dolg jezik?
Telling others' news/secrets is the definition of having a long tongue.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasMostly yes, but it can be used playfully among close friends or when talking about a child's cheekiness.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'On ima dolg jezik' or 'Ona ima dolg jezik'.
The opposite is 'držati jezik za zobmi' (to keep your tongue behind your teeth).
Yes, it is used all over Slovenia, from the capital to the smallest villages.
You can say 'Ne bodi dolg jezik' or 'Ne imej dolgega jezika'.
Exactly. It's the perfect translation for the English 'big mouth'.
No, that would mean someone literally has a physically large tongue. Stick to 'dolg'.
Yes, you can call them a 'jezikač' (male) or 'jezikačka' (female).
No, it's too informal. Use 'komunikativen' (communicative) if you want to be positive, or 'indiskreten' if you are talking about a weakness.
It's a common way to apologize for accidentally revealing a secret: 'Oprosti, imam dolg jezik.'
Frases relacionadas
imeti oster jezik
similarTo be witty or sarcastic.
biti zgovoren
similarTo be talkative.
držati jezik za zobmi
contrastTo keep a secret (literally: to hold the tongue behind the teeth).
jezikati
builds onTo talk back or be cheeky.
vrteti jezik
similarTo talk a lot/chatter.
