Signification
To run away quickly.
Contexte culturel
In the mountains, weather changes in minutes. 'Vzeti noge pod ramena' is a survival skill to avoid lightning on exposed ridges. Used frequently when someone is trying to catch the 'LPP' (city bus) which are notorious for being exactly on time or slightly early. Characters like 'Kekec' or 'Martin Krpan' often use their wits and speed. Running away isn't seen as cowardice, but as being 'prebrisal' (clever). Parents often use this with children to encourage them to hurry up without being too harsh.
Use the Perfective
Always use 'vzeti' (perfective) to describe the sudden act of starting to run. Use 'jemljem' (imperfective) only if you are describing the ongoing process of being in a hurry.
Not for Exercise
Don't tell your gym partner you are going to 'vzeti noge pod ramena' for your morning jog. They will think you are running away from something scary!
Signification
To run away quickly.
Use the Perfective
Always use 'vzeti' (perfective) to describe the sudden act of starting to run. Use 'jemljem' (imperfective) only if you are describing the ongoing process of being in a hurry.
Not for Exercise
Don't tell your gym partner you are going to 'vzeti noge pod ramena' for your morning jog. They will think you are running away from something scary!
The 'Jo' Alternative
If you want to sound even more like a native, use 'jo popihati'. It's the cool younger brother of 'vzeti noge pod ramena'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (past tense, male).
Ko je zagledal medveda, je ______ noge pod ramena.
The subject is male ('je vzel') and the action is in the past.
Which situation best fits the idiom?
Kdaj vzameš noge pod ramena?
The idiom implies speed and urgency.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English equivalent.
Poveži pare:
These are common Slovenian movement idioms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Poglej, policija prihaja!' B: 'Hitro, ______!'
'Vzemiva' is the dual imperative, used for 'the two of us'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Noge pod ramena vs. Pot pod noge
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKo je zagledal medveda, je ______ noge pod ramena.
The subject is male ('je vzel') and the action is in the past.
Kdaj vzameš noge pod ramena?
The idiom implies speed and urgency.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common Slovenian movement idioms.
A: 'Poglej, policija prihaja!' B: 'Hitro, ______!'
'Vzemiva' is the dual imperative, used for 'the two of us'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's just informal and colorful. It's perfectly fine to use with friends or family.
Yes! 'Mačka je vzela noge pod ramena' (The cat bolted) is very common.
There is no real difference in meaning; 'vzeti' is more common, but 'dati' is also understood.
Probably not. It's too casual. Use 'pohiteti' or 'hitro ukrepati' instead.
Yes, it is a standard idiom understood from Maribor to Koper.
Often, but not always. It can just mean you are in a big hurry.
Use the present tense: 'Vzamem noge pod ramena!'
The body parts are always plural (noge, ramena). The verb changes based on who is running (vzamemo, vzamete, etc.).
Yes, it's been around for generations, but it doesn't feel 'old-fashioned'.
No, it's only for things with legs (humans, animals).
Expressions liées
jo popihati
synonymto run away/disappear
vzeti pot pod noge
similarto set off on a journey
udariti v tek
synonymto start running
dati pete na kriz
synonymto flee
teči kot bi te podili
similarto run as if being chased
