뜻
To be very strong physically.
문화적 배경
The brown bear is a protected species in Slovenia and a symbol of the country's wild nature. Seeing a bear in the wild is a common topic of conversation in rural areas. In Alpine folklore, the bear is often seen as a guardian of the forest. This gives the idiom a sense of 'noble' strength rather than just brute force. In traditional farming communities, being 'bear-strong' was the highest praise for a young man looking to marry, as it meant he could provide and protect. Slovenian CrossFit and gym communities have adopted the 'medved' as a logo or mascot, blending traditional idioms with modern athletic trends.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a man (močan) or a woman (močna). This is the most common error for beginners.
The 'Bik' Alternative
If you want to sound more like a city person, you might use 'močan kot bik', but 'medved' will always win you points for cultural authenticity.
뜻
To be very strong physically.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a man (močan) or a woman (močna). This is the most common error for beginners.
The 'Bik' Alternative
If you want to sound more like a city person, you might use 'močan kot bik', but 'medved' will always win you points for cultural authenticity.
Medvedja usluga
Be careful! Don't use 'medvedja usluga' to mean a 'strong favor'. It's a very common trap for learners.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'močan'.
Moja sestra trenira judo, zato je ______ kot medved.
The subject is 'sestra' (feminine singular), so the adjective must be 'močna'.
Which animal is used in this Slovenian idiom for strength?
On je močan kot ______.
The bear (medved) is the standard animal for this idiom. Zajec (rabbit), mačka (cat), and miška (mouse) are not used for strength.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common Slovenian similes using nature and animals.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ali lahko dvigneš to težko škatlo? B: Seveda, saj sem ______.
'Lačen kot volk' means hungry as a wolf, and 'počasen kot polž' means slow as a snail. Only 'močan kot medved' fits the context of lifting a heavy box.
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시각 학습 자료
Gender Agreement for 'Močan'
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Moja sestra trenira judo, zato je ______ kot medved.
The subject is 'sestra' (feminine singular), so the adjective must be 'močna'.
On je močan kot ______.
The bear (medved) is the standard animal for this idiom. Zajec (rabbit), mačka (cat), and miška (mouse) are not used for strength.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are common Slovenian similes using nature and animals.
A: Ali lahko dvigneš to težko škatlo? B: Seveda, saj sem ______.
'Lačen kot volk' means hungry as a wolf, and 'počasen kot polž' means slow as a snail. Only 'močan kot medved' fits the context of lifting a heavy box.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but use 'močna'. It's a common way to describe female athletes or very hard-working women.
No, it is almost always a compliment regarding someone's physical capability.
It's better to use 'psihično močan' or 'trden'. 'Močan kot medved' is very physical.
Yes, the 'kot' (as/like) is essential for the comparison.
Yes: 'Oni so močni kot medved'. The bear usually stays singular.
You can, and people will understand, but it's not a native Slovenian idiom.
Not at all. It's still used daily in gyms, on farms, and in sports news.
Wolves are seen as 'hungry' (lačen kot volk) or 'lonely', while bears are the symbol of pure mass and power.
Yes, it's often used playfully for kids who are strong for their age.
No, it implies being 'sturdy' or 'muscular', not necessarily overweight.
관련 표현
močan kot bik
similarStrong as a bull
medvedja usluga
builds onA bear's service
zdrav kot riba
similarHealthy as a fish
imeti medvedjo moč
synonymTo have bear-like strength
nežen kot medved
contrastGentle as a bear
