Signification
Labor that requires a lot of effort.
Contexte culturel
In rural Serbia, 'težak posao' is often associated with the 'zemlja' (land). There is a spiritual connection between the difficulty of the work and the quality of the soul. A person who avoids 'težak posao' might be viewed with suspicion. In Belgrade's tech scene, 'težak posao' is used to describe burnout. It's common to hear it in cafes where young professionals vent about their corporate responsibilities. Historically, Serbians didn't do 'težak posao' alone. 'Moba' was a social institution where the whole village helped one family. This makes 'hard work' a communal memory. Serbian students often describe their studies as 'težak posao' because the education system is traditionally very rigorous and focused on rote memorization.
Use it for empathy
When someone complains about their day, simply saying 'To je težak posao' makes you sound very native and empathetic.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'posao' is masculine. Don't say 'teška posao'!
Signification
Labor that requires a lot of effort.
Use it for empathy
When someone complains about their day, simply saying 'To je težak posao' makes you sound very native and empathetic.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'posao' is masculine. Don't say 'teška posao'!
The 'Inat' factor
Sometimes Serbians do a 'težak posao' just out of 'inat' (defiance) to prove it can be done.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'težak'.
Ovo je ______ posao za mene.
Since 'posao' is a masculine noun, the adjective must be in the masculine form 'težak'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'ima'), the masculine inanimate noun 'posao' remains the same as the nominative.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations related to work and effort.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Kako je bilo na njivi? B: Uh, bilo je sunca i mnogo posla. Baš ______.
The context of working in a field (njiva) in the sun implies a difficult task.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Težak vs. Lak
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOvo je ______ posao za mene.
Since 'posao' is a masculine noun, the adjective must be in the masculine form 'težak'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'ima'), the masculine inanimate noun 'posao' remains the same as the nominative.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations related to work and effort.
A: Kako je bilo na njivi? B: Uh, bilo je sunca i mnogo posla. Baš ______.
The context of working in a field (njiva) in the sun implies a difficult task.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's more common to say 'težak ispit'. However, you can say 'Spremanje ispita je težak posao' (Preparing for the exam is a hard job).
Usually, but it can be a point of pride. Saying 'Ovo je težak posao, ali mi smo ga uradili' shows strength.
The plural is 'teški poslovi'.
That's different. You would say 'jedva radim' or 'skoro ništa ne radim'. 'Težak posao' doesn't work there.
Yes, 'Raskid je težak posao' (A breakup is hard work) is perfectly valid.
Yes, 'rintanje' or 'šljaka' are common slang terms for hard work.
This is due to the 'fleeting A' rule in Serbian grammar where the 'a' disappears in other cases.
Yes, 'težak rad' is very similar but 'posao' often refers to a specific task or job role.
It's better to use 'radno iskustvo' (work experience) or 'zahtevni projekti' (demanding projects) on a resume.
Yes, 'težak' literally means heavy. The phrase literally translates to 'heavy job'.
Expressions liées
Naporan rad
synonymStrenuous work
Lak posao
contrastEasy job
Sizifov posao
specialized formSisyphus' task
Krvav posao
specialized formBloody work
Puna kapa posla
similarA hat full of work
