Signification
Coffee with a bold flavor.
Contexte culturel
The 'Turek' coffee is the traditional way to drink strong coffee at home. It's not filtered, so the 'strength' is both literal and textural. The coffee house (kavárna) was the center of intellectual life. Shocking political ideas were often discussed over 'silná káva'. With the rise of Italian espresso culture, 'silná káva' now often refers to a double shot or a ristretto in urban areas. Offering someone a 'silná káva' when they are upset is a common Czech way of providing comfort and a 'wake-up' call simultaneously.
The 'Na mě' trick
When using it figuratively, always add 'na mě' (on me) to sound like a native: 'To je na mě silná káva.'
Gender Agreement
Don't forget that if you switch to the informal 'kafe', you must say 'silný kafe' (neuter).
Signification
Coffee with a bold flavor.
The 'Na mě' trick
When using it figuratively, always add 'na mě' (on me) to sound like a native: 'To je na mě silná káva.'
Gender Agreement
Don't forget that if you switch to the informal 'kafe', you must say 'silný kafe' (neuter).
Turek Etiquette
If someone serves you a 'Turek', don't drink the sludge at the bottom—that's the 'logr'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
Piju jen siln__ kávu.
The sentence is in the accusative case (I drink what?), so 'silná káva' becomes 'silnou kávu'.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Select the figurative usage:
Here, 'silná káva' refers to the shocking price, not the drink itself.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Slyšel jsi? Petr dostal výpověď po deseti letech.' B: '___'
Getting fired after 10 years is shocking news, making 'silná káva' the perfect reaction.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesPiju jen siln__ kávu.
The sentence is in the accusative case (I drink what?), so 'silná káva' becomes 'silnou kávu'.
Select the figurative usage:
Here, 'silná káva' refers to the shocking price, not the drink itself.
A: 'Slyšel jsi? Petr dostal výpověď po deseti letech.' B: '___'
Getting fired after 10 years is shocking news, making 'silná káva' the perfect reaction.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, for a person you just say 'silný člověk'. 'Silná káva' is only for the drink or situations.
Not necessarily, but it shows you are shocked or displeased. Use it with friends or in casual settings.
The literal opposite is 'slabá káva' (weak coffee).
'Kafe' is the informal, everyday version of 'káva'. Since 'kafe' is neuter, the adjective changes to 'silný'.
Expressions liées
slabá káva
contrastWeak coffee / Underwhelming
silný tabák
similarStrong tobacco / Shocking
to je kafe
builds onThat's more like it!
hustý
similarThick / Cool / Intense
