A1 Idiom カジュアル

Mám hlad jako vlk

Hungry as a wolf

意味

To be extremely hungry

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文化的背景

The 'oběd' (lunch) is the most important meal. If you miss it, saying 'mám hlad jako vlk' is a socially accepted way to explain your grumpiness. Slovak uses the exact same idiom: 'Mám hlad ako vlk'. The cultural context of mountain hiking and hearty meals is identical. In many Slavic cultures, the wolf is a symbol of both fear and respect. Using it in an idiom shows a connection to the wild nature of the region. Even in cities like Prague, where people eat international food, this idiom remains the standard way to express extreme hunger.

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Use it to be polite

If someone offers you a second helping of food, saying 'Mám hlad jako vlk' is a great compliment to the cook.

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Don't say 'Jsem hladový'

While grammatically correct, it sounds very textbook. 'Mám hlad' is much more natural.

意味

To be extremely hungry

💡

Use it to be polite

If someone offers you a second helping of food, saying 'Mám hlad jako vlk' is a great compliment to the cook.

⚠️

Don't say 'Jsem hladový'

While grammatically correct, it sounds very textbook. 'Mám hlad' is much more natural.

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The syllabic 'L'

Practice the word 'vlk'. There is no 'u' or 'e' sound. It's just v-l-k. The 'l' is the heart of the syllable.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'mít'.

Já ______ hlad jako vlk.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mám

The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb must be 'mám'.

Which animal is used in this Czech idiom for hunger?

Mám hlad jako...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: vlk

The standard Czech idiom is 'hlad jako vlk'.

Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.

Match the pairs:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are all common ways to express hunger in Czech.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Chceš jablko? B: Ne, to je málo. ___________, chci pořádný oběd!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mám hlad jako vlk

The speaker wants a 'proper lunch', so they are very hungry.

🎉 スコア: /4

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4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'mít'. Fill Blank A1

Já ______ hlad jako vlk.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mám

The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb must be 'mám'.

Which animal is used in this Czech idiom for hunger? Choose A1

Mám hlad jako...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: vlk

The standard Czech idiom is 'hlad jako vlk'.

Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are all common ways to express hunger in Czech.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Chceš jablko? B: Ne, to je málo. ___________, chci pořádný oběd!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mám hlad jako vlk

The speaker wants a 'proper lunch', so they are very hungry.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes! Even though 'vlk' is masculine, the idiom 'mám hlad jako vlk' is used by everyone regardless of gender.

Not at all. It's informal and friendly. It shows you are enthusiastic about eating.

You can, but it's very rare and sounds like you are trying to be poetic or funny. Stick to 'vlk'.

Just say 'Mám malý hlad' or 'Mám na něco malého chuť'.

No, for thirst we use 'mám žízeň jako trám'.

In this specific idiom, yes. 'Jako vlk' stays the same.

Yes, it's a very standard idiom found in both literature and everyday speech.

With colleagues during a lunch break, yes. During a presentation to your boss, probably not.

Technically 'Máme hlad jako vlci', but people often just say 'Máme hlad jako vlk' treating it as a fixed phrase.

Because wolves are famous for eating a lot very quickly after a long hunt.

関連フレーズ

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mít vlčí hlad

similar

To have wolfish hunger

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mít hlad, že bych snědl koně

synonym

To be so hungry I could eat a horse

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být sytý

contrast

To be full/satiated

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mít na něco chuť

builds on

To have a craving for something

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