Signification
To have too much to think about.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'pridnost' (diligence) means that being busy is often seen as a virtue. Saying you have a 'full head' is a common social script. In the mountainous parts of Slovenia, people tend to be stoic. They might only say 'imam polno glavo' when they are truly at a breaking point. In the capital, the phrase is used frequently to describe the 'hustle' of modern life and the stress of traffic and office work. Slovenian universities are known for being rigorous. The phrase is a staple of student life during the 'januarski roki' (January exam period).
Use 'vsega'
Adding 'vsega' (of everything) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker. 'Imam polno glavo vsega!'
Not for Pain
Never use this for a headache. Your Slovenian friends will think you are just busy, not in pain.
Signification
To have too much to think about.
Use 'vsega'
Adding 'vsega' (of everything) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker. 'Imam polno glavo vsega!'
Not for Pain
Never use this for a headache. Your Slovenian friends will think you are just busy, not in pain.
The 'Mam' shortcut
In casual conversation, drop the 'i' in 'imam'. Say 'Mam polno glavo' for instant street cred.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the idiom.
Danes ne morem več delati, ker ____ polno ____.
The subject is 'I' (imam) and the object must be in the accusative (glavo).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am overwhelmed with worries'?
Izberi pravilno poved:
'Imam polno glavo' is the standard idiomatic structure.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your boss asks you to do one more task at 4:50 PM.
This is a polite, idiomatic way to express you are at capacity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zakaj si tako raztresen? B: Ah, ____ ____ ____ ____ zaradi selitve.
Both 'imam polno glavo vsega' and 'imam glavo polno vsega' are acceptable, though the first is more common.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDanes ne morem več delati, ker ____ polno ____.
The subject is 'I' (imam) and the object must be in the accusative (glavo).
Izberi pravilno poved:
'Imam polno glavo' is the standard idiomatic structure.
Situation: Your boss asks you to do one more task at 4:50 PM.
This is a polite, idiomatic way to express you are at capacity.
A: Zakaj si tako raztresen? B: Ah, ____ ____ ____ ____ zaradi selitve.
Both 'imam polno glavo vsega' and 'imam glavo polno vsega' are acceptable, though the first is more common.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it is not rude. It is a very common and neutral way to express that you are busy or stressed.
Mostly no. It usually implies a burden. However, you can say 'imam polno glavo idej' (I have a head full of ideas), which is positive.
'Polno glavo' is the object (I have...), 'polna glava' is the subject (A full head is...).
No, the phrase 'polno glavo' stays the same. Only the verb 'imeti' changes if you use the past tense (imel vs imela).
Yes, 'meša se mi' (I'm going crazy/mixing up) is a common slang alternative.
Expressions liées
glava me boli
similarMy head hurts (physical pain).
iti na živce
similarTo get on someone's nerves.
prazna glava
contrastAn empty head.
imeti glavo v oblakih
similarTo have one's head in the clouds.
