Significado
To drive very fast.
Contexto cultural
Slovenians are very proud of their cars. Having a 'heavy foot' is often discussed at Sunday lunches when talking about trips to the mountains or the coast. In neighboring Croatia and Serbia, the same idiom exists ('teška noga'). It reflects a shared automotive history and driving culture in the region. In rural areas with winding roads, 'težka noga' is seen as particularly dangerous and is often used as a serious reprimand by elders. Younger Slovenians might use the term ironically on TikTok or Instagram when showing off their cars, though police monitor such 'heavy foot' displays.
Use with 'malo'
If you want to sound less guilty when admitting to speeding, add 'malo' (a little): 'Imel sem malo težko nogo.'
Case sensitivity
Remember that 'noga' changes to 'nogo' because it is the object of the sentence.
Significado
To drive very fast.
Use with 'malo'
If you want to sound less guilty when admitting to speeding, add 'malo' (a little): 'Imel sem malo težko nogo.'
Case sensitivity
Remember that 'noga' changes to 'nogo' because it is the object of the sentence.
The 'Lead' equivalent
If you want to sound even more native, you can occasionally use 'svinčena noga' (lead foot), though 'težka' is 10x more common.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Moj sosed vozi zelo hitro. On ___ težko ___.
The idiom always uses the verb 'imeti' (ima) and the noun 'noga' (nogo).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He is a speeder'?
Kako rečemo nekomu, ki vozi prehitro?
Only 'težka noga' refers to driving speed.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Zakaj ne greš z njim?' Bor: 'Ker se bojim. On ima ___.'
Fear of driving with someone usually relates to their 'heavy foot' (speeding).
Match the situation to the phrase.
You just got a speeding ticket. What do you tell your friend?
Speeding tickets are the direct result of having a 'heavy foot'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMoj sosed vozi zelo hitro. On ___ težko ___.
The idiom always uses the verb 'imeti' (ima) and the noun 'noga' (nogo).
Kako rečemo nekomu, ki vozi prehitro?
Only 'težka noga' refers to driving speed.
Ana: 'Zakaj ne greš z njim?' Bor: 'Ker se bojim. On ima ___.'
Fear of driving with someone usually relates to their 'heavy foot' (speeding).
You just got a speeding ticket. What do you tell your friend?
Speeding tickets are the direct result of having a 'heavy foot'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, the phrase is gender-neutral. 'Ona ima težko nogo' is perfectly correct.
Not necessarily. It can be a simple observation, a joke, or a warning. Context matters.
No, the idiom always uses the singular 'nogo' because you only use one foot for the gas pedal.
Technically no, because you use your hand for the throttle on a bike. For bikes, we say 'priviti ročico'.
Frases relacionadas
Pritisniti na plin
similarTo press the gas
Voziti kot polž
contrastTo drive like a snail
Biti hiter kot strela
similarTo be fast as lightning
Imeti dve levi nogi
specialized formTo have two left feet
