뜻
Someone who is cool or impressive.
문화적 배경
In cities like Ljubljana and Maribor, 'faca' is part of the 'urban tribe' identity. It's often associated with the alternative scene, music, and sports. Slovenians are very proud of their athletes. Calling an athlete a 'faca' is a common way to express national pride without being overly formal. The concept of a 'faca' is shared across former Yugoslav countries (faca in Croatian/Serbian too), reflecting a shared urban slang heritage. While 'faca' is old slang, it has 'evergreen' status. Unlike newer words like 'gas' or 'reši', 'faca' is understood and used by almost everyone under 60.
The Gender Trap
Always use feminine adjectives with 'faca'. If you say 'On je pravi faca', locals will understand, but 'prava faca' sounds much more native.
Not for Bosses
Don't call your CEO a 'faca' in a formal meeting. Keep it for the after-work drinks.
뜻
Someone who is cool or impressive.
The Gender Trap
Always use feminine adjectives with 'faca'. If you say 'On je pravi faca', locals will understand, but 'prava faca' sounds much more native.
Not for Bosses
Don't call your CEO a 'faca' in a formal meeting. Keep it for the after-work drinks.
Social Media Gold
If you want to be nice on a Slovenian friend's photo, just comment 'Faca!' with a fire emoji. It's the perfect low-effort, high-impact compliment.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'prav' (real) to match the noun 'faca'.
Moj brat je ______ faca.
Even though 'brat' is masculine, 'faca' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'prava'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a friend in Slovenian?
Your friend just won a game. What do you say?
'Faca' is the standard slang for 'cool/impressive', while 'obraz' (face) or 'glava' (head) are not used this way.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate word.
A: Si videl Marka v novem avtu? B: Ja, res je ______, ni kaj.
We need the nominative case here: 'He is [a] cool guy'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Kakšna faca!' to the correct context.
It's a casual compliment perfect for social media.
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시각 학습 자료
Faca vs. Obraz
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Moj brat je ______ faca.
Even though 'brat' is masculine, 'faca' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'prava'.
Your friend just won a game. What do you say?
'Faca' is the standard slang for 'cool/impressive', while 'obraz' (face) or 'glava' (head) are not used this way.
A: Si videl Marka v novem avtu? B: Ja, res je ______, ni kaj.
We need the nominative case here: 'He is [a] cool guy'.
Match 'Kakšna faca!' to the correct context.
It's a casual compliment perfect for social media.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, absolutely! It is gender-neutral in meaning, even though it is grammatically feminine. 'Ona je prava faca' is a very common compliment for a cool woman.
No, it's not rude. It's just very informal. It's like calling someone 'a legend' or 'cool' in English.
The plural is 'face'. For example: 'Vidva sta pravi face' (You two are real cool guys).
'Car' (Tsar) is masculine and often implies someone who is 'the boss' or very successful. 'Faca' is more about personality, style, and charisma.
Yes, it's very cute to call a kid a 'faca' if they are doing something impressive or wearing cool clothes.
In very old German-influenced dialects, it could mean a 'grimace', but in 99% of modern contexts, it is a positive word.
You can say 'Misli, da je faca'.
Yes, it is a universal Slovenian slang term, though it originated in urban centers.
Only if you are applying for a very creative, informal role and you are 100% sure of the vibe. Otherwise, avoid it.
'Prava' (real) or 'totalna' (total). 'On je prava faca.'
관련 표현
car
synonymEmperor / King / Cool guy
legenda
similarLegend
model
similarGuy / character
frajer
similarShow-off / cool guy
prizemljen
contrastGrounded / down-to-earth
glavca
specialized formSmarty / brainy person
