Signification
Owning a pet feline.
Contexte culturel
Cats are highly respected in Slovenian rural culture for keeping barns free of mice. Most farms will 'have a cat' (imeti mačko) specifically for this purpose. The 'cat' metaphor for hangovers is shared with Germany, Austria, and Hungary, reflecting a shared history of tavern culture and student life. In cities like Ljubljana, 'cat cafes' have become popular, where people who cannot 'have a cat' at home go to spend time with them. Black cats are sometimes seen as bad luck, but generally, having a cat in the house is seen as a sign of a warm, welcoming home.
The 'Hangover' Gender
Always use the masculine 'maček' for hangovers. If you use the feminine, people will look for a literal cat in the room.
Negation Case
Don't forget: 'Imam mačko' but 'Nimam mačke'. The case changes to Genitive when you say 'no'.
Signification
Owning a pet feline.
The 'Hangover' Gender
Always use the masculine 'maček' for hangovers. If you use the feminine, people will look for a literal cat in the room.
Negation Case
Don't forget: 'Imam mačko' but 'Nimam mačke'. The case changes to Genitive when you say 'no'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'mačka' or 'maček'.
Včeraj sem pil preveč vina, zato imam danes ____.
For a hangover, we use the masculine Accusative form 'mačka'.
Which sentence is correct for someone who wants a pet?
Izberi pravilni stavek:
'Imeti' requires the Accusative case. 'Mačka' becomes 'mačko'.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Poveži pare:
Matches literal and figurative meanings correctly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali greš z nami na zabavo? B: Ne, ne smem več piti, ker sem imel zadnjič groznega ____.
The context of drinking implies a hangover.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Two Faces of 'Imeti Mačko/a'
Literal (Pet)
- • Imam mačko (Female)
- • Imam mačka (Male)
- • Hrana za mačke
- • Igranje
Figurative (Hangover)
- • Imam mačka (Hangover)
- • Glavobol
- • Piti vodo
- • Biti mačkast
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVčeraj sem pil preveč vina, zato imam danes ____.
For a hangover, we use the masculine Accusative form 'mačka'.
Izberi pravilni stavek:
'Imeti' requires the Accusative case. 'Mačka' becomes 'mačko'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matches literal and figurative meanings correctly.
A: Ali greš z nami na zabavo? B: Ne, ne smem več piti, ker sem imel zadnjič groznega ____.
The context of drinking implies a hangover.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsTechnically, 'mačka' is feminine. If your pet is male, you should say 'imam mačka', but be aware of the hangover double meaning!
It's informal. If you have a friendly relationship, it's fine. If not, just say you are 'indisposed' (nerazpoložen).
It is 'imeti mačke' (to have cats).
Expressions liées
imeti psa
similarTo have a dog.
biti mačkast
specialized formTo feel hungover.
mačji kašelj
idiomA piece of cake / very easy.
