मतलब
To be extremely expensive.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Croatia, complaining about prices is a form of social bonding. Using this idiom makes you sound like a local who understands the economic reality. In coastal regions like Dalmatia, this phrase is used constantly during the tourist season to describe the 'tourist prices' in restaurants. The concept of 'suho zlato' is shared across Serbia and Bosnia, showing the shared linguistic heritage regarding the value of pure gold. On Croatian social media (Reddit/Twitter), you'll see this phrase used to mock tech prices or crypto fluctuations.
Use it for complaints
This phrase is most natural when you are slightly annoyed by a price.
Don't forget 'kao'
Saying 'košta suho zlato' is a common learner error. Always include 'kao'.
मतलब
To be extremely expensive.
Use it for complaints
This phrase is most natural when you are slightly annoyed by a price.
Don't forget 'kao'
Saying 'košta suho zlato' is a common learner error. Always include 'kao'.
The 'Majstor' Rule
If you want to sound like a real Croatian, use this phrase when talking about plumbers or car mechanics.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Ova torba je jako skupa, košta kao ____ zlato.
The correct adjective is 'suho' (dry), which in this context means pure.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for multiple items?
How do you say 'These shoes cost a fortune'?
'Cipele' is plural, so the verb 'koštati' must be in the 3rd person plural: 'koštaju'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the idiom.
You are at a market and see that tomatoes are 10 Euros per kilo.
This is the standard way to complain about high prices at the market.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासOva torba je jako skupa, košta kao ____ zlato.
The correct adjective is 'suho' (dry), which in this context means pure.
How do you say 'These shoes cost a fortune'?
'Cipele' is plural, so the verb 'koštati' must be in the 3rd person plural: 'koštaju'.
You are at a market and see that tomatoes are 10 Euros per kilo.
This is the standard way to complain about high prices at the market.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it in a shop or with your boss, but maybe not in a legal document.
No, you don't say a person 'costs like dry gold' unless you are paying for their services.
'Suho zlato' emphasizes purity and extreme value. Just 'zlato' is the material.
Yes, it is widely understood in Serbia, Bosnia, and Montenegro.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Vrijediti zlata
similarTo be extremely useful or valuable.
Paprena cijena
synonymA 'peppery' (very high) price.
Bagatela
contrastA bargain or very cheap.
Plaćati suhim zlatom
builds onTo pay an enormous amount for something.
