Signification
Simple physical or mental task.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians value 'pridnost' (diligence). Calling something a 'lahka vaja' is a way to show you are capable without being overly boastful. In Slovenian sports clubs, 'vaje' are the foundation of training. This phrase is used by coaches to build confidence in young athletes. Students use this phrase to bond over the difficulty (or lack thereof) of exams, often as a form of relief. Slovenia has a strong tradition of doing things oneself. 'Lahka vaja' is often heard when neighbors help each other with repairs.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'vaja' is feminine. If you change it to 'delo' (work), you must say 'lahko delo'.
Use it for Confidence
In a job interview, saying 'To bo zame lahka vaja' shows you have the skills for the job.
Signification
Simple physical or mental task.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'vaja' is feminine. If you change it to 'delo' (work), you must say 'lahko delo'.
Use it for Confidence
In a job interview, saying 'To bo zame lahka vaja' shows you have the skills for the job.
Don't be Sarcastic
Be careful using this if someone else is struggling, as it can sound dismissive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'lahek'.
Matematika je zame ______ vaja.
'Vaja' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'lahka'.
Which phrase is an idiom for 'a piece of cake'?
Kako rečemo, da je nekaj zelo enostavno?
'Lahka vaja' is the standard idiom for something easy.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ali lahko popraviš ta računalnik? B: Seveda, to bo ______.
The context implies the person is confident and can do it easily.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You just finished a 1km run and you are not tired at all.
The phrase perfectly describes a physical task that was unexpectedly easy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Lahka Vaja'
School
- • Homework
- • Easy tests
- • Reading
Work
- • Emails
- • Short meetings
- • Filing
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMatematika je zame ______ vaja.
'Vaja' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'lahka'.
Kako rečemo, da je nekaj zelo enostavno?
'Lahka vaja' is the standard idiom for something easy.
A: Ali lahko popraviš ta računalnik? B: Seveda, to bo ______.
The context implies the person is confident and can do it easily.
You just finished a 1km run and you are not tired at all.
The phrase perfectly describes a physical task that was unexpectedly easy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or teachers.
Yes, if it is the object of a verb, like 'Opravil sem lahko vajo' (I completed an easy task).
'Mala malica' is more slangy and informal. 'Lahka vaja' is safer in most situations.
Not always. In a gym, it literally means a light exercise.
Expressions liées
mala malica
synonymA small snack; something very easy.
mačji kašelj
synonymA cat's cough; something insignificant or easy.
trd oreh
contrastA hard nut; a very difficult problem.
vaja dela mojstra
builds onPractice makes perfect.
