Significado
Something that is very easy.
Contexto cultural
Beans are a staple of the 'posna trpeza' (fasting table). During religious fasts, beans are the primary source of protein, making them even more central to life. The 'Vojnički pasulj' is a point of pride. It is said that the best beans are cooked in huge pots for hundreds of people, which is a very simple but effective method. In villages, 'prosto' doesn't just mean easy; it means honest and without pretension. A 'prost čovek' is a simple, honest man. Younger people use 'prosto kao pasulj' ironically when faced with extreme bureaucracy, highlighting the gap between how things should be and how they are.
Use it to sound native
Instead of always saying 'lako' (easy), use this idiom. It immediately signals that you understand Serbian culture.
Don't use it for people
Calling a person 'prost' can mean they are uneducated or vulgar. Only use the full idiom for tasks or concepts.
Significado
Something that is very easy.
Use it to sound native
Instead of always saying 'lako' (easy), use this idiom. It immediately signals that you understand Serbian culture.
Don't use it for people
Calling a person 'prost' can mean they are uneducated or vulgar. Only use the full idiom for tasks or concepts.
The 'K'o' shortcut
Use 'k'o' instead of 'kao' to sound more like a Belgrade local. 'Prosto k'o pasulj!'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Ovaj recept je prosto kao _______.
The standard idiom uses 'pasulj' (beans).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'The test was easy'?
Izaberi tačnu rečenicu:
The idiom must use 'prosto' and 'pasulj' in that specific order.
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: Someone asks you if it's hard to drive an automatic car.
You use the idiom to confirm that something is NOT hard.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Da li znaš kako se koristi ovaj aparat? B: Naravno, _______.
The idiom fits perfectly here to show confidence in using the machine.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Simplicity Across Cultures
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosOvaj recept je prosto kao _______.
The standard idiom uses 'pasulj' (beans).
Izaberi tačnu rečenicu:
The idiom must use 'prosto' and 'pasulj' in that specific order.
Situation: Someone asks you if it's hard to drive an automatic car.
You use the idiom to confirm that something is NOT hard.
A: Da li znaš kako se koristi ovaj aparat? B: Naravno, _______.
The idiom fits perfectly here to show confidence in using the machine.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot necessarily rude, but it is informal. If a teacher asks if you understood the lesson, it's better to say 'Jasno mi je' (It's clear to me).
No, that doesn't exist. For something hard, you might say 'Teško kao crna zemlja' (Hard as black earth).
Yes, in this idiom, 'pasulj' is always singular. You cannot say 'prosto kao pasulji'.
Bread is also used in some idioms, but beans were historically the most basic, 'no-frills' meal in Serbian homes.
Yes, this idiom is understood and used throughout the former Yugoslavia, though some regions might prefer 'lako kao pero' (easy as a feather).
Only if the atmosphere is very relaxed. Otherwise, stick to 'To je jednostavan zadatak'.
A good opposite would be 'Špansko selo' (A Spanish village), which means something is totally incomprehensible.
It can mean both. In this idiom, it means 'simple'. In the sentence 'Prosto ne znam', it means 'I just don't know'.
Yes, 'Laganica' is the most common modern slang equivalent.
No, it only describes how easy a task or an idea is.
Frases relacionadas
Mačji kašalj
synonymA cat's cough; something trivial.
Lako je tebi
similarIt's easy for you.
Smešno
similarLaughable.
Kao od šale
similarLike a joke; with ease.
