Signification
To panic or lose self-control.
Contexte culturel
In Croatia, being 'staložen' (composed) is highly valued in men, so 'izgubiti glavu' is often used as a mild critique of someone's maturity. In the Dalmatian region, 'izgubiti glavu' is frequently found in romantic songs (klapa) to describe the overwhelming power of the sea and love. In the capital, the phrase is often used in the context of the fast-paced lifestyle and work stress. Across the Balkans, the head is a symbol of honor. Losing it figuratively is better than losing it literally, but both are seen as dramatic events.
Use for Love
Don't forget you can use this for romance! It makes you sound very natural and fluent.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'izgubiti' for a one-time panic and 'gubiti' for general advice.
Signification
To panic or lose self-control.
Use for Love
Don't forget you can use this for romance! It makes you sound very natural and fluent.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'izgubiti' for a one-time panic and 'gubiti' for general advice.
Pair with 'Hladna glava'
In a conversation, contrast it: 'On je izgubio glavu, ali ja sam zadržao hladnu glavu.'
Teste-toi
Popuni prazninu odgovarajućim oblikom riječi 'glava'.
Na ispitu sam se uplašio i izgubio ______.
Riječ mora biti u akuzativu jednine (glavu).
Što znači idiom 'izgubiti glavu'?
Kad netko izgubi glavu, on:
Idiom se odnosi na gubitak kontrole i paniku.
Dovrši dijalog.
A: 'Što se dogodilo na sastanku?' B: 'Marko je potpuno ______ glavu i počeo vikati.'
Glagol 'izgubiti' se koristi u ovom idiomu.
Spoji situaciju s rečenicom.
Situacija: Ana se jako zaljubila u Ivana.
Idiom se koristi i za veliku zaljubljenost.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNa ispitu sam se uplašio i izgubio ______.
Riječ mora biti u akuzativu jednine (glavu).
Kad netko izgubi glavu, on:
Idiom se odnosi na gubitak kontrole i paniku.
A: 'Što se dogodilo na sastanku?' B: 'Marko je potpuno ______ glavu i počeo vikati.'
Glagol 'izgubiti' se koristi u ovom idiomu.
Situacija: Ana se jako zaljubila u Ivana.
Idiom se koristi i za veliku zaljubljenost.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, that is just 'izgubiti ključeve'. Use this only for losing your mental composure.
It can be. Telling someone 'Izgubio si glavu' implies they are being irrational. Use it carefully with superiors.
'Poludjeti' means to go crazy. 'Izgubiti glavu' is usually temporary and caused by a specific stressor.
Yes, it is a standard idiom understood everywhere from Zagreb to Split.
No, Croatian rarely uses possessive pronouns (moju, tvoju) with body parts in idioms. Just say 'izgubiti glavu'.
Expressions liées
izgubiti živce
similarTo lose one's nerves/temper
glavom bez obzira
builds onTo run away headlong
imati hladnu glavu
contrastTo have a cool head
udariti u glavu
similarTo go to one's head (like alcohol or fame)
