Signification
Coffee with a high caffeine content.
Contexte culturel
The 'Turek' (Turkish coffee) is the traditional way to make strong coffee at home. You put ground coffee in a cup and pour boiling water over it. You wait for the grounds to sink before drinking. Coffee houses in Bratislava and Vienna influenced the language. Coffee is seen as a serious business, and its 'strength' is a common topic of conversation. In Slovak offices, 'coffee breaks' are essential for social bonding. Offering someone a 'silná káva' can be a way of acknowledging they have a lot of work. Journalists often use 'silná káva' in headlines to describe political scandals, making it one of the most common idioms in Slovak newspapers.
Ordering like a local
If you want an extra strong espresso, ask for 'dvojité espresso' (double), but 'silná káva' works perfectly for a general request.
Gender agreement
Don't forget that 'káva' is feminine. It's 'silná', not 'silný' or 'silné'.
Signification
Coffee with a high caffeine content.
Ordering like a local
If you want an extra strong espresso, ask for 'dvojité espresso' (double), but 'silná káva' works perfectly for a general request.
Gender agreement
Don't forget that 'káva' is feminine. It's 'silná', not 'silný' or 'silné'.
Figurative use
Use 'To je na mňa silná káva' when someone tells you a secret that is too scandalous to handle.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'silná káva'.
Ráno vždy pijem ________.
The verb 'pijem' (I drink) requires the Accusative case.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Pick the correct option:
Here, 'silná káva' refers to the shocking price of the car repair, not a beverage.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Počul si? Peter predal dom a odišiel do Indie.' B: '_________'
Peter's sudden departure is shocking news, making 'To je silná káva' the perfect reaction.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Understanding the spectrum of intensity is key.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesRáno vždy pijem ________.
The verb 'pijem' (I drink) requires the Accusative case.
Pick the correct option:
Here, 'silná káva' refers to the shocking price of the car repair, not a beverage.
A: 'Počul si? Peter predal dom a odišiel do Indie.' B: '_________'
Peter's sudden departure is shocking news, making 'To je silná káva' the perfect reaction.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding the spectrum of intensity is key.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, for tea we use 'silný čaj'. Note that 'čaj' is masculine, so the ending changes to '-ý'.
No, it's a neutral idiom. However, using it to describe someone's behavior directly to their face might be seen as a strong confrontation.
Literally, it is 'slabá káva' (weak coffee). Figuratively, it is 'slabý odvar'.
English doesn't really use 'hard coffee'. It's more like 'strong coffee' or 'a bit much'.
Literally (about the drink), yes. Figuratively (about a proposal), it's better to use more professional terms unless the atmosphere is casual.
Expressions liées
slabý odvar
contrastA weak version of something
to je káva!
similarThat's great! / That's more like it!
smrťák
specialized formExtremely strong coffee
horká pilulka
similarA bitter pill to swallow
