Signification
To be very kind
Contexte culturel
In Slovak fairy tales (rozprávky), characters with 'zlaté srdce' are often rewarded by magical beings. It reflects the belief that inner goodness is more valuable than external wealth. There is a strong tradition of 'dobročinnosť' (charity) in the region, where the term is used in media to praise local heroes. Due to the Catholic influence in Slovakia, 'zlaté srdce' is sometimes associated with the 'Sacred Heart' (Božské Srdce), though the idiom itself is secular. Slovaks use the yellow heart emoji 💛 specifically to represent this idiom in texts and captions.
Use it as a compliment
It's one of the best compliments you can give a Slovak person. It sounds very sincere.
Don't overdo it
If you say it to everyone, it loses its meaning. Save it for truly special people.
Signification
To be very kind
Use it as a compliment
It's one of the best compliments you can give a Slovak person. It sounds very sincere.
Don't overdo it
If you say it to everyone, it loses its meaning. Save it for truly special people.
Diminutive form
Use 'zlaté srdiečko' for children or pets to sound more natural and sweet.
Gift cards
This is the most common phrase written in Slovak 'blahoželania' (greeting cards).
Teste-toi
Doplňte správny tvar slovesa 'mať'.
Moja sestra _______ zlaté srdce.
The subject 'moja sestra' (my sister) is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.
Ktorá veta je správna?
Vyberte správnu možnosť:
We use the verb 'mať' and the neuter adjective 'zlaté' to match 'srdce'.
Priraďte situáciu k vete.
Kedy povieme 'Má zlaté srdce'?
The idiom describes kindness and generosity, not wealth or health.
Doplňte dialóg.
A: 'Peter mi požičal auto, keď sa mi moje pokazilo.' B: 'Naozaj? On ______ ______ ______.'
Lending a car is a sign of great kindness, fitting the idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Heart Idioms
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoja sestra _______ zlaté srdce.
The subject 'moja sestra' (my sister) is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.
Vyberte správnu možnosť:
We use the verb 'mať' and the neuter adjective 'zlaté' to match 'srdce'.
Kedy povieme 'Má zlaté srdce'?
The idiom describes kindness and generosity, not wealth or health.
A: 'Peter mi požičal auto, keď sa mi moje pokazilo.' B: 'Naozaj? On ______ ______ ______.'
Lending a car is a sign of great kindness, fitting the idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a formal speech about a good person.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Only the verb 'mať' changes if you use the past tense (mal/mala).
The opposite is 'mať srdce z kameňa' (to have a heart of stone).
Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written Slovak.
No, that is not an idiom in Slovak. We only use gold.
No, it refers only to their character and kindness.
You say: 'Máš zlaté srdce' (informal) or 'Máte zlaté srdce' (formal).
Yes, if the dog is exceptionally gentle and kind, people will understand.
You can just say 'On je zlato' (He is gold) or 'On je zlatý' (He is golden/sweet).
Almost never. Only if used with extreme sarcasm.
Expressions liées
mať srdce na dlani
similarTo be very open and sincere.
byť dobrák od kosti
synonymTo be a good person to the core.
mať srdce z kameňa
contrastTo be cold and heartless.
zlatý človek
builds onA 'golden' person.
