A1 Idiom 중립

Mať zlaté srdce

To have a heart of gold

To be very kind

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문화적 배경

In Slovak fairy tales (rozprávky), characters with 'zlaté srdce' are often rewarded by magical beings. It reflects the belief that inner goodness is more valuable than external wealth. There is a strong tradition of 'dobročinnosť' (charity) in the region, where the term is used in media to praise local heroes. Due to the Catholic influence in Slovakia, 'zlaté srdce' is sometimes associated with the 'Sacred Heart' (Božské Srdce), though the idiom itself is secular. Slovaks use the yellow heart emoji 💛 specifically to represent this idiom in texts and captions.

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Use it as a compliment

It's one of the best compliments you can give a Slovak person. It sounds very sincere.

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Don't overdo it

If you say it to everyone, it loses its meaning. Save it for truly special people.

To be very kind

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Use it as a compliment

It's one of the best compliments you can give a Slovak person. It sounds very sincere.

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Don't overdo it

If you say it to everyone, it loses its meaning. Save it for truly special people.

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Diminutive form

Use 'zlaté srdiečko' for children or pets to sound more natural and sweet.

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Gift cards

This is the most common phrase written in Slovak 'blahoželania' (greeting cards).

셀프 테스트

Doplňte správny tvar slovesa 'mať'.

Moja sestra _______ zlaté srdce.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답:

The subject 'moja sestra' (my sister) is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.

Ktorá veta je správna?

Vyberte správnu možnosť:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: On má zlaté srdce.

We use the verb 'mať' and the neuter adjective 'zlaté' to match 'srdce'.

Priraďte situáciu k vete.

Kedy povieme 'Má zlaté srdce'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Keď je niekto veľmi milý a pomáha iným.

The idiom describes kindness and generosity, not wealth or health.

Doplňte dialóg.

A: 'Peter mi požičal auto, keď sa mi moje pokazilo.' B: 'Naozaj? On ______ ______ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: má zlaté srdce

Lending a car is a sign of great kindness, fitting the idiom.

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시각 학습 자료

Heart Idioms

Zlaté srdce
Kindness Kindness
Srdce z kameňa
Coldness Coldness

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Doplňte správny tvar slovesa 'mať'. Fill Blank A1

Moja sestra _______ zlaté srdce.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답:

The subject 'moja sestra' (my sister) is 3rd person singular, so we use 'má'.

Ktorá veta je správna? Choose A1

Vyberte správnu možnosť:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: On má zlaté srdce.

We use the verb 'mať' and the neuter adjective 'zlaté' to match 'srdce'.

Priraďte situáciu k vete. situation_matching A1

Kedy povieme 'Má zlaté srdce'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Keď je niekto veľmi milý a pomáha iným.

The idiom describes kindness and generosity, not wealth or health.

Doplňte dialóg. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Peter mi požičal auto, keď sa mi moje pokazilo.' B: 'Naozaj? On ______ ______ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: má zlaté srdce

Lending a car is a sign of great kindness, fitting the idiom.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a formal speech about a good person.

Yes, it is gender-neutral. Only the verb 'mať' changes if you use the past tense (mal/mala).

The opposite is 'mať srdce z kameňa' (to have a heart of stone).

Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written Slovak.

No, that is not an idiom in Slovak. We only use gold.

No, it refers only to their character and kindness.

You say: 'Máš zlaté srdce' (informal) or 'Máte zlaté srdce' (formal).

Yes, if the dog is exceptionally gentle and kind, people will understand.

You can just say 'On je zlato' (He is gold) or 'On je zlatý' (He is golden/sweet).

Almost never. Only if used with extreme sarcasm.

관련 표현

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mať srdce na dlani

similar

To be very open and sincere.

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byť dobrák od kosti

synonym

To be a good person to the core.

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mať srdce z kameňa

contrast

To be cold and heartless.

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zlatý človek

builds on

A 'golden' person.

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