Signification
To be extremely hungry.
Contexte culturel
In the mountains, hunger is seen as a sign of a productive day. Saying you are 'lačen kot volk' at a mountain hut is a common way to bond with other hikers. The wolf is a recurring character in Slovenian tales, often representing a force of nature that is neither good nor evil, but simply driven by its needs. Despite urbanization, Slovenians remain very connected to nature. Using forest-based idioms is common even in the capital, Ljubljana. Slovenian portions are traditionally large. To be 'hungry as a wolf' is to be ready for a multi-course meal starting with soup and ending with potica.
Gender is Key
Always remember to change 'lačen' to 'lačna' if you are female. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Compliment the Cook
Saying this when you arrive at someone's house for dinner is a friendly way to show you're excited for their food.
Signification
To be extremely hungry.
Gender is Key
Always remember to change 'lačen' to 'lačna' if you are female. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Compliment the Cook
Saying this when you arrive at someone's house for dinner is a friendly way to show you're excited for their food.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'lačen'.
Moja sestra je _____ kot volk.
Since 'sestra' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'lačna'.
Which animal is used in this Slovenian idiom for hunger?
Lačen sem kot _____.
The standard idiom uses 'volk' (wolf).
Match the subject with the correct form of the idiom.
Subjects: 1. Jaz (m), 2. Midva, 3. Mi
This tests singular, dual, and plural agreement.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Ali si za pico? B: O, ja! Cel dan nisem jedel in sem _____.
The context of not eating all day requires an expression of hunger.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Forms of 'Lačen'
Singular
- • lačen (m)
- • lačna (f)
Dual
- • lačna (m)
- • lačni (f)
Plural
- • lačni (m)
- • lačne (f)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoja sestra je _____ kot volk.
Since 'sestra' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'lačna'.
Lačen sem kot _____.
The standard idiom uses 'volk' (wolf).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests singular, dual, and plural agreement.
A: Ali si za pico? B: O, ja! Cel dan nisem jedel in sem _____.
The context of not eating all day requires an expression of hunger.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's better to use 'Zelo sem lačen' in a very formal meeting, but during the lunch break, 'lačen sem kot volk' is fine.
Yes! 'Lačni smo kot volkovi' for a group of men or a mixed group.
Then just say 'Malo sem lačen'. Using the wolf idiom would be an exaggeration.
Yes, usually. 'Lačni smo kot volkovi' (plural) or 'Lačna sva kot volka' (dual).
Expressions liées
Volčja lakota
similarWolfish hunger (noun phrase).
Lačen kot pes
similarHungry as a dog.
Sestradan
synonymStarved.
Piti kot žolna
builds onTo drink like a woodpecker (to drink a lot).
