A1 Idiom 중립

Hladna glava

hladna glava

Cold head

Staying calm in a situation.

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문화적 배경

In Serbian business culture, showing too much emotion can be seen as a sign of weakness or lack of professionalism. 'Hladna glava' is the gold standard for leadership. Montenegrin culture values 'čojstvo' (heroic restraint). Staying calm when insulted is seen as a higher form of bravery than fighting back immediately. Commentators often use this phrase to describe the 'Yugoslav school of basketball,' which emphasizes high IQ and calm play in the final minutes. Serbians living abroad often use this phrase to describe how they navigate new, stressful environments and foreign bureaucracies.

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Use the Genitive

If you want to sound like a native, use 'hladne glave' as an adverb. 'Odlučio sam hladne glave' (I decided with a cool head).

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Not for Weather

Never use this to say your head is cold because you forgot your hat. People will think you are talking about your emotions.

Staying calm in a situation.

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Use the Genitive

If you want to sound like a native, use 'hladne glave' as an adverb. 'Odlučio sam hladne glave' (I decided with a cool head).

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Not for Weather

Never use this to say your head is cold because you forgot your hat. People will think you are talking about your emotions.

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Sports Context

If you watch Serbian sports, listen for this phrase. It's the most common way commentators describe a player's composure.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of 'hladna glava'.

Najvažnije je da u krizi sačuvaš ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hladnu glavu

The verb 'sačuvati' requires the Accusative case.

Which situation best fits the idiom?

Kada je najbolje imati hladnu glavu?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kada si na važnom ispitu.

An exam is a high-pressure situation where logic is needed.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the pairs:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are all common somatic idioms in Serbian.

Complete the dialogue.

Marko: 'Šefe, klijent je veoma ljut!' Šef: 'Polako, Marko. ______ ______ će rešiti problem.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hladna glava

The boss is advising Marko to stay calm to solve the problem.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of 'hladna glava'. Fill Blank A2

Najvažnije je da u krizi sačuvaš ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: hladnu glavu

The verb 'sačuvati' requires the Accusative case.

Which situation best fits the idiom? Choose A1

Kada je najbolje imati hladnu glavu?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kada si na važnom ispitu.

An exam is a high-pressure situation where logic is needed.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are all common somatic idioms in Serbian.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Marko: 'Šefe, klijent je veoma ljut!' Šef: 'Polako, Marko. ______ ______ će rešiti problem.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Hladna glava

The boss is advising Marko to stay calm to solve the problem.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

No, that sounds like a medical condition or a science fiction movie. Stick to 'glava'.

The most common opposite is 'usijana glava' (a hothead).

No, it's a positive trait. It means you are being smart and calm.

관련 표현

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Hladan kao špricer

similar

Extremely calm/cool as a spritzer.

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Usijana glava

contrast

A hothead; someone impulsive.

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Mirna ruka

builds on

A steady hand.

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Treznog uma

synonym

Of a sober mind.

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