Signification
A task or occupation that is not difficult.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks often use 'ľahká práca' with a sense of pride in their skills. If someone calls their own work 'ľahká', it's usually a sign of confidence. In the post-communist era, 'ľahká práca' was often associated with office jobs (white-collar) as opposed to the 'ťažká práca' of the factories. In villages, 'ľahká práca' is still used literally to describe tasks for children or the elderly, like gathering eggs. Using this phrase in a meeting can be a way to 'downplay' a project's difficulty to secure approval or to show that a team is not overwhelmed.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender. If you use 'job' (džob - masculine), it becomes 'ľahký džob'.
Don't be Rude
Avoid calling someone's passion 'ľahká práca' unless you want to offend them.
Signification
A task or occupation that is not difficult.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender. If you use 'job' (džob - masculine), it becomes 'ľahký džob'.
Don't be Rude
Avoid calling someone's passion 'ľahká práca' unless you want to offend them.
Use Synonyms
Once you master 'ľahká práca', try using 'brnkačka' to sound more like a native speaker.
Sarcasm Alert
If a Slovak says 'No, ľahká práca!' with a sigh, they mean the exact opposite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'ľahký'.
Pre môjho brata je programovanie _______ práca.
The noun 'práca' is feminine nominative, so the adjective must be 'ľahká'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In the sentence 'I have...', the object must be in the accusative case. 'Ľahkú prácu' is the feminine accusative form.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are common synonyms and antonyms for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Môžeš mi pomôcť s touto úlohou? B: Samozrejme, _______.
'To je ľahká práca' is the most natural way to say 'it's easy' in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Easy vs. Hard
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPre môjho brata je programovanie _______ práca.
The noun 'práca' is feminine nominative, so the adjective must be 'ľahká'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In the sentence 'I have...', the object must be in the accusative case. 'Ľahkú prácu' is the feminine accusative form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common synonyms and antonyms for the phrase.
A: Môžeš mi pomôcť s touto úlohou? B: Samozrejme, _______.
'To je ľahká práca' is the most natural way to say 'it's easy' in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's very common. 'Táto úloha je ľahká práca.'
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation.
'Ľahká' often implies lack of physical effort, while 'jednoduchá' implies lack of complexity. They are often interchangeable.
You can say 'To je hračka' or 'To je brnkačka'.
It can also mean 'light' in weight. 'Ľahká taška' is a light bag.
Be careful! This can mean a 'promiscuous person'. Use 'pohodový človek' for an easy-going person.
'Robota' is more informal and sometimes implies hard, physical labor.
It becomes 'ľahké práce'.
Yes, to describe an easy win. 'To bola pre nich ľahká práca.'
The opposite is 'ťažká práca'.
Expressions liées
ťažká práca
contrastHard work
ľahký zárobok
specialized formEasy money
hračka
synonymA toy / piece of cake
brnkačka
synonymA cinch
čistá práca
similarClean work
