A1 Idiom カジュアル

Být v suchu

To be in the dry

意味

Being safe or having finished a task.

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文化的背景

The phrase reflects the agrarian roots of Czech society. Even today, Czechs are very weather-conscious, and 'dryness' is synonymous with comfort. Students use this phrase constantly during 'Zkouškové období' (exam period). It is the ultimate goal of every semester. In startups and modern offices, 'v suchu' is used to signal that a 'burn rate' is under control or a funding round is closed. In villages, being 'v suchu' still literally refers to having enough firewood for the winter, which translates to the figurative meaning of being prepared.

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Use 'Mít to' for extra flair

Saying 'Mám to v suchu' sounds slightly more native and confident than just 'Jsem v suchu'.

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Watch the preposition!

Never say 'na suchu' unless you are broke or out of water. It's a common trap for beginners.

意味

Being safe or having finished a task.

🎯

Use 'Mít to' for extra flair

Saying 'Mám to v suchu' sounds slightly more native and confident than just 'Jsem v suchu'.

⚠️

Watch the preposition!

Never say 'na suchu' unless you are broke or out of water. It's a common trap for beginners.

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The 'Phew' Factor

Always say it with a sigh of relief. The emotion is as important as the words.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Už jsem odevzdal všechny úkoly, takže jsem v _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suchu

The idiom is 'být v suchu'. 'Mokru' (wet), 'zimě' (cold), and 'teple' (warm) do not fit this specific idiom.

Which situation best fits the use of 'Jsme v suchu'?

Choose the correct context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: You just found out you passed a very difficult exam.

'Jsme v suchu' expresses relief and safety after a challenge, like an exam.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.

Petr: 'Máš ty lístky na hokej?' Jana: 'Ano, už je mám v kapse.' Petr: 'Super, tak _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: jsme v suchu

Since Petr is talking about both of them (we), 'jsme' is the correct conjugation.

Match the phrase to the meaning.

Match 'Být v suchu' with its figurative meaning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: To be safe and finished

The idiom means being in the clear or having finished a task successfully.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Už jsem odevzdal všechny úkoly, takže jsem v _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suchu

The idiom is 'být v suchu'. 'Mokru' (wet), 'zimě' (cold), and 'teple' (warm) do not fit this specific idiom.

Which situation best fits the use of 'Jsme v suchu'? Choose A1

Choose the correct context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: You just found out you passed a very difficult exam.

'Jsme v suchu' expresses relief and safety after a challenge, like an exam.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom. dialogue_completion A2

Petr: 'Máš ty lístky na hokej?' Jana: 'Ano, už je mám v kapse.' Petr: 'Super, tak _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: jsme v suchu

Since Petr is talking about both of them (we), 'jsme' is the correct conjugation.

Match the phrase to the meaning. situation_matching A1

Match 'Být v suchu' with its figurative meaning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: To be safe and finished

The idiom means being in the clear or having finished a task successfully.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Only if you have a very friendly, casual relationship. In a formal meeting, use 'Vše je v pořádku' instead.

No, you can say a project or a situation is 'v suchu'. E.g., 'Ten projekt je v suchu.'

'V suchu' is for temporary safety/completion. 'Za vodou' is for permanent financial freedom.

It is the locative case of the noun 'sucho' (dryness/dry weather).

関連フレーズ

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Mít to v kapse

similar

To have it in the pocket

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Být za vodou

synonym

To be across the water

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Být v balíku

specialized form

To be in the package/bundle

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Mít vyhráno

similar

To have won

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