Significado
A plate with no food on it.
Contexto cultural
The 'Clean Plate Club' is very strong in Slovenia. Children are often told 'vse je treba pojesti' (everything must be eaten) to ensure they grow strong. Historically, an empty plate during winter was a sign of a bad harvest. This has led to a culture of preserving food (pickling, smoking meat). In Ljubljana, 'prazen krožnik' is now often associated with minimalist food styling in high-end restaurants. The phrase is used by organizations like 'Anina zvezdica' to encourage food donations.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'krožnik' is a 'he'. So it's 'prazEN'.
The Politeness Rule
In Slovenia, finishing your plate is the best way to say 'thank you' to the cook.
Significado
A plate with no food on it.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'krožnik' is a 'he'. So it's 'prazEN'.
The Politeness Rule
In Slovenia, finishing your plate is the best way to say 'thank you' to the cook.
Don't say 'Empty Plate' for 'Stupid'
If someone is not smart, don't use this phrase. Use 'prazna glava' instead.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'prazen'.
Na mizi je ______ krožnik.
'Krožnik' is masculine, so we use 'prazen'.
Which sentence means 'The plates are empty'?
Choose the plural form:
'Krožniki' is plural, and 'so prazni' matches it.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a delicious cake at a friend's house.
This indicates you finished the food.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosNa mizi je ______ krožnik.
'Krožnik' is masculine, so we use 'prazen'.
Choose the plural form:
'Krožniki' is plural, and 'so prazni' matches it.
You just finished a delicious cake at a friend's house.
This indicates you finished the food.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but 'glass' is 'kozarca' (masculine), so it is 'prazen kozarec'.
No, it is a neutral description. It's only rude if you say it demandingly to a waiter.
Krožnik ni prazen.
Prazni krožniki.
Frases relacionadas
Poln krožnik
contrastA full plate
Prazna skleda
similarAn empty bowl
Praznih rok
idiomEmpty-handed
Pospraviti mizo
builds onTo clear the table
