A1 Idiom 중립

Pucati od zdravlja

To burst with health

To look very healthy and vigorous.

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문화적 배경

Health is often linked to 'svjež zrak' (fresh air) and 'domaća hrana' (home-cooked food). Saying someone 'puca od zdravlja' often implies they have been enjoying these things. In the coastal regions, a tan is seen as a sign of health. 'Pucati od zdravlja' is frequently used for people who spend a lot of time by the sea. In the eastern agricultural heartland, robustness and strength are valued. Here, the phrase might lean more towards 'pucati od snage' (bursting with strength). When visiting family back home, diaspora members are often told they 'pucaju od zdravlja' if they look successful and well-fed abroad.

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The 'Od' Rule

Always remember that 'od' is the key. It links the action of bursting to the source (health).

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Case Sensitivity

Don't forget the 'a' at the end of 'zdravlja'. Using 'zdravlje' sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

To look very healthy and vigorous.

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The 'Od' Rule

Always remember that 'od' is the key. It links the action of bursting to the source (health).

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Case Sensitivity

Don't forget the 'a' at the end of 'zdravlja'. Using 'zdravlje' sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

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Use for Kids

If you want to impress a Croatian grandmother, use this phrase to describe her grandchildren. It's the ultimate compliment!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Nakon odmora, Marko puca od _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zdravlja

The preposition 'od' requires the genitive case of 'zdravlje', which is 'zdravlja'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment someone's healthy appearance?

How would you tell a friend they look very healthy?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ti pucaš od zdravlja.

'Pucati od' is the fixed idiomatic expression.

Match the Croatian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

These are common idioms related to health and well-being.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'pucati'.

A: Vidi djecu u parku! B: Da, stvarno ______ od zdravlja.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pucaju

The subject is 'djeca' (they), so the verb must be in the 3rd person plural: 'pucaju'.

In which situation would you MOST likely use 'pucati od zdravlja'?

Select the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When someone returns from a spa retreat looking radiant.

The idiom is used for visible, high-energy health.

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시각 학습 자료

Health Idioms Comparison

Phrase
Pucati od zdravlja Bursting (Visual/Energy)
Zdrav kao dren Tough (Resilience)

연습 문제 은행

5 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank A1

Nakon odmora, Marko puca od _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: zdravlja

The preposition 'od' requires the genitive case of 'zdravlje', which is 'zdravlja'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment someone's healthy appearance? Choose A1

How would you tell a friend they look very healthy?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ti pucaš od zdravlja.

'Pucati od' is the fixed idiomatic expression.

Match the Croatian phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

These are common idioms related to health and well-being.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'pucati'. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vidi djecu u parku! B: Da, stvarno ______ od zdravlja.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pucaju

The subject is 'djeca' (they), so the verb must be in the 3rd person plural: 'pucaju'.

In which situation would you MOST likely use 'pucati od zdravlja'? situation_matching A1

Select the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When someone returns from a spa retreat looking radiant.

The idiom is used for visible, high-energy health.

🎉 점수: /5

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes! If your dog is energetic and has a shiny coat, you can say 'Pas puca od zdravlja'.

It's a bit too informal for a standard business email, but fine for a friendly chat with a colleague.

In a literal sense, yes. But in idioms, it almost always means 'to burst' or 'to be full of'.

Not directly. You would just say 'Ne puca baš od zdravlja' (He doesn't exactly burst with health) to be polite about someone looking tired.

Yes! That's another common idiom meaning 'I'm bursting with happiness'.

Yes, it is universally understood and used from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.

It's like the 'y' in 'yes' but with your tongue pressed against the roof of your mouth. Similar to Spanish 'll'.

Absolutely. 'Pucao je od zdravlja' (He was bursting with health).

Yes, it is almost always a very positive thing to say to or about someone.

Using 'sa' instead of 'od'. Remember: Pucati OD.

관련 표현

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Zdrav kao dren

synonym

Healthy as a dogwood tree.

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Pucati od snage

similar

Bursting with strength.

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Blistati od zdravlja

similar

Shining with health.

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U punoj formi

similar

In full form.

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Slabog zdravlja

contrast

Of weak health.

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