A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Koštati kao suho zlato

Cost like dry gold

意味

To be extremely expensive.

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文化的背景

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.

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Use it for complaints

This phrase is most natural when you are slightly annoyed by a price.

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Don't forget 'kao'

Saying 'košta suho zlato' is a common learner error. Always include 'kao'.

意味

To be extremely expensive.

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Use it for complaints

This phrase is most natural when you are slightly annoyed by a price.

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Don't forget 'kao'

Saying 'košta suho zlato' is a common learner error. Always include 'kao'.

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The 'Majstor' Rule

If you want to sound like a real Croatian, use this phrase when talking about plumbers or car mechanics.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word in the idiom.

Ova torba je jako skupa, košta kao ____ zlato.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suho

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'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ove cipele koštaju kao suho zlato.

'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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Rajčice koštaju kao suho zlato.

This is the standard way to complain about high prices at the market.

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3 問題
Fill in the missing word in the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Ova torba je jako skupa, košta kao ____ zlato.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suho

The correct adjective is 'suho' (dry), which in this context means pure.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for multiple items? Choose A2

How do you say 'These shoes cost a fortune'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ove cipele koštaju kao suho zlato.

'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. situation_matching B1

You are at a market and see that tomatoes are 10 Euros per kilo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Rajčice koštaju kao suho zlato.

This is the standard way to complain about high prices at the market.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

4 問

It 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.

関連フレーズ

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Vrijediti zlata

similar

To be extremely useful or valuable.

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Paprena cijena

synonym

A 'peppery' (very high) price.

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Bagatela

contrast

A bargain or very cheap.

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Plaćati suhim zlatom

builds on

To pay an enormous amount for something.

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