A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Zasukati rukave

zasukati rukave

To roll up sleeves

意味

To start working hard.

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文化的背景

The phrase is linked to the concept of 'domaćin' (a respected head of household), who is always ready to work. In the Balkans, manual labor is often seen as a point of pride and a sign of honesty. In Serbian startups, this phrase is used to contrast with 'corporate' laziness. During the post-WWII reconstruction of Yugoslavia, this phrase was a common propaganda motif.

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Use it in the plural

Even if you are working alone, using 'zasučemo' (we) can make it sound like you are part of a team effort, which is very Serbian.

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Watch the stem change

Remember: zasukati -> zasučem. If you say 'zasukam', people will understand you, but it sounds uneducated.

意味

To start working hard.

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Use it in the plural

Even if you are working alone, using 'zasučemo' (we) can make it sound like you are part of a team effort, which is very Serbian.

⚠️

Watch the stem change

Remember: zasukati -> zasučem. If you say 'zasukam', people will understand you, but it sounds uneducated.

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The 'Inat' factor

This phrase is often used when someone says a task is impossible. You 'zasučete rukave' out of 'inat' (defiance) to prove them wrong.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'zasukati'.

Vreme je da ______ rukave. (mi)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zasučemo

The present tense first-person plural requires the 'č' stem change.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'zasukati rukave'?

Kada koristimo ovaj idiom?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kada počinjemo težak posao.

The idiom specifically refers to starting hard work.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent.

Spoji parove:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are all related idioms for starting work.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ispit je sutra!' B: 'Znam, moramo ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zasukati rukave

Rolling up sleeves is the correct idiom for studying hard.

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'zasukati'. Fill Blank A2

Vreme je da ______ rukave. (mi)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zasučemo

The present tense first-person plural requires the 'č' stem change.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'zasukati rukave'? Choose A1

Kada koristimo ovaj idiom?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kada počinjemo težak posao.

The idiom specifically refers to starting hard work.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

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 related idioms for starting work.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ispit je sutra!' B: 'Znam, moramo ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zasukati rukave

Rolling up sleeves is the correct idiom for studying hard.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

No, it is used for any task requiring effort, including studying, coding, or solving emotional problems.

Yes, it is acceptable in a professional but slightly informal/motivational email to colleagues.

They are just two different infinitive forms of the same verb. Both are correct and mean the same thing.

It can be seen as a bit bossy. It's better to say 'hajde da zasučemo rukave' (let's...) to include yourself.

関連フレーズ

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Pljunuti u šake

synonym

To spit in one's palms

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Baciti se na posao

similar

To throw oneself into work

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Zapeti iz petnih žila

builds on

To strain from the tendons of one's heels

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Hvatiti krivinu

contrast

To cut a corner / to slack off

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