Signification
Moving or working very slowly.
Contexte culturel
In Slovenia, the snail is not just an idiom; it's a common sight in the many gardens. Children often sing songs to snails to make them come out of their shells. The 'snail's pace' is a shared cultural concept across the former Austro-Hungarian empire, reflecting a shared agrarian history. In cities like Ljubljana, the phrase is frequently used to complain about the 'LPP' (city buses) during rush hour. Hikers might use this to describe their pace when the incline gets very steep and they are carrying heavy packs.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a man (počasen) or a woman (počasna). This is the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Don't be too rude
Calling someone a snail can be annoying. Use it with a smile if you want to stay friends!
Signification
Moving or working very slowly.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a man (počasen) or a woman (počasna). This is the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Don't be too rude
Calling someone a snail can be annoying. Use it with a smile if you want to stay friends!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'počasen'.
Moja sestra je ________ kot polž.
The subject 'sestra' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'počasna'.
Which animal is used in this Slovenian idiom?
On je počasen kot _______.
The snail (polž) is the standard animal for slowness in this idiom.
Match the situation to the sentence.
The internet is not loading.
This sentence specifically addresses the technology issue.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zakaj še nismo v mestu? B: Ker je promet _________.
Traffic (promet) being slow is the reason for the delay.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Počasen kot polž'
People
- • Late friends
- • Toddlers
- • Slow workers
Things
- • Old computers
- • Slow Wi-Fi
- • Old cars
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoja sestra je ________ kot polž.
The subject 'sestra' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'počasna'.
On je počasen kot _______.
The snail (polž) is the standard animal for slowness in this idiom.
The internet is not loading.
This sentence specifically addresses the technology issue.
A: Zakaj še nismo v mestu? B: Ker je promet _________.
Traffic (promet) being slow is the reason for the delay.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'Avto je počasen kot polž' if it's an old car that doesn't go fast.
Yes: 'Oni so počasni kot polži.'
It is 'kot polž' (nominative). 'Polža' is used only if you are specifically referring to two snails (dual).
Extremely common. You will hear it in movies, on the street, and in schools.
Expressions liées
Hitra kot strela
contrastFast as lightning
Marljiv kot čebela
similarHardworking as a bee
Premikati se po polžje
specialized formTo move in a snail-like way
