Signification
Used to describe something very impressive.
Contexte culturel
Using 'brutálne' is a way for young Slovaks to distance themselves from the formal, somewhat rigid language of their parents' generation. It’s part of a 'cool' identity. The word is a staple in Slovak rap lyrics. It fits the aggressive, high-energy aesthetic of the genre. While understood everywhere, you'll hear it most frequently in Bratislava and larger cities. In rural areas, older people might still only use it in its literal, negative sense. In texting, 'brutálne' is often shortened to 'brutal' or even just 'brt'. It’s one of the most common reactions to photos on Instagram.
The 'To je' rule
If you don't know how to use it as an adverb, just say 'To je brutálne!' (That is insane!) as a reaction to almost anything surprising.
Watch your R
If you don't roll the 'r', it might be hard for natives to understand you quickly in a noisy environment.
Signification
Used to describe something very impressive.
The 'To je' rule
If you don't know how to use it as an adverb, just say 'To je brutálne!' (That is insane!) as a reaction to almost anything surprising.
Watch your R
If you don't roll the 'r', it might be hard for natives to understand you quickly in a noisy environment.
The Grandma Test
If you wouldn't say it to your grandmother, don't say it to a Slovak stranger over 60.
Teste-toi
Which sentence uses 'brutálne' as a positive slang term?
Select the correct option:
In this context, it intensifies 'dobrý' (good), making it a positive slang expression.
Fill in the blank to say 'It is brutally cold today.'
Dnes je _________ zima.
We use the adverbial form 'brutálne' to intensify the adjective 'zima' (cold).
Match the reaction to the situation.
Situation: Your friend shows you their new 1000hp sports car.
A high-performance car deserves a high-intensity reaction like 'brutálne'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang response.
A: 'Počul si? Na koncert prišlo 50 000 ľudí!' B: 'Fakt? _________!'
50,000 people is an extreme amount, making 'brutálne' the perfect reaction.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Brutálne!'
Food
- • Spicy wings
- • Huge burger
- • Best cake ever
Weather
- • Heavy snow
- • Heatwave
- • Storm
Events
- • Rock concert
- • Goal in hockey
- • Big party
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSelect the correct option:
In this context, it intensifies 'dobrý' (good), making it a positive slang expression.
Dnes je _________ zima.
We use the adverbial form 'brutálne' to intensify the adjective 'zima' (cold).
Situation: Your friend shows you their new 1000hp sports car.
A high-performance car deserves a high-intensity reaction like 'brutálne'.
A: 'Počul si? Na koncert prišlo 50 000 ľudí!' B: 'Fakt? _________!'
50,000 people is an extreme amount, making 'brutálne' the perfect reaction.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it is not a swear word. It is just very informal slang.
Yes, you can say 'brutálne zlé' (brutally bad) to mean something is very bad.
'Brutálne' is an adverb (describes actions or adjectives), 'brutálny' is an adjective (describes nouns).
Yes, Czechs use 'brutálně' in a very similar way.
Only if you are applying for a job as a professional skateboarder or at a very casual creative agency. Otherwise, no.
Expressions liées
husté
synonymCool / Awesome (literally 'thick')
pecka
similarA blast / Something great
mega
similarVery / Huge
strašne
similarTerribly / Very
v pohode
contrastIt's fine / Okay
