Signification
A father who lacks energy or needs rest.
Contexte culturel
The 'unavený otec' is a respected figure. It is common for children to be told 'buďte ticho, otec spí' (be quiet, father is sleeping) as a lesson in respecting labor. In many Slavic cultures, the father's fatigue is a symbol of his role as the provider, often romanticized in folk songs and stories. The phrase is now used humorously among young parents to describe the 'zombie' state of having a newborn. Colleagues often use this phrase to excuse a coworker's lack of focus if they know he has small children.
Adjective First
Always put 'unavený' before 'otec' to sound natural.
Long vs Short
Make sure to pronounce the 'ý' long. If you say it short, it sounds like a dialect or a mistake.
Signification
A father who lacks energy or needs rest.
Adjective First
Always put 'unavený' before 'otec' to sound natural.
Long vs Short
Make sure to pronounce the 'ý' long. If you say it short, it sounds like a dialect or a mistake.
Use with 'veľmi'
Add 'veľmi' (very) to say 'veľmi unavený otec' for extra emphasis.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'unavený'.
Môj otec veľa pracoval, teraz je ________ otec.
'Otec' is masculine singular, so we use 'unavený'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'The tired fathers are here'?
Plural masculine animate nouns require 'unavení' and 'otcovia'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A father is yawning after a long day at the office.
Yawning is a sign of being 'unavený' (tired).
Complete the dialogue.
Syn: 'Ocko, poďme von!' Otec: 'Prepáč, synček, dnes som ________.'
The context of refusing to go out suggests fatigue.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMôj otec veľa pracoval, teraz je ________ otec.
'Otec' is masculine singular, so we use 'unavený'.
How do you say 'The tired fathers are here'?
Plural masculine animate nouns require 'unavení' and 'otcovia'.
A father is yawning after a long day at the office.
Yawning is a sign of being 'unavený' (tired).
Syn: 'Ocko, poďme von!' Otec: 'Prepáč, synček, dnes som ________.'
The context of refusing to go out suggests fatigue.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's very common to use it for your own father, especially when explaining his mood to others.
No, it's usually seen as sympathetic. It acknowledges their hard work.
The female version is 'unavená matka' (tired mother).
You say: 'Som unavený otec.'
Not always. It can mean general physical exhaustion or being 'fed up' with a situation.
Yes, 'zodratý tato' is a more informal, slangy way to say it.
Technically 'otec' can mean priest, but 'unavený otec' would almost always be interpreted as a parent.
No, the plural is 'unavení otcovia'. The adjective ending changes to '-í'.
'Unavený' is tired, 'vyčerpaný' is totally exhausted/drained.
Yes, that is a complete sentence meaning 'Father is tired.'
Expressions liées
unavená matka
similarA tired mother.
vyčerpaný rodič
specialized formAn exhausted parent.
dobrý otec
contrastA good father.
starý otec
builds onGrandfather.
