A1 Idiom 중립

Imati veliko srce

imati veliko srce

To have a big heart

To be very kind and generous.

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문화적 배경

Hospitality (gostoprimstvo) is a sacred duty. A person with a 'veliko srce' is expected to offer the best food to a guest, even if they have little for themselves. The concept of 'Ljudina' is the ultimate evolution of 'veliko srce'. It represents a person of immense moral stature and kindness. Serbians often organize 'humanitarne akcije' (humanitarian actions) where the phrase 'Pokaži veliko srce' is the standard slogan. Orthodox Christianity in Serbia emphasizes 'milosrđe' (mercy/charity), which is linguistically and conceptually linked to having a 'big heart'.

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Easy Grammar

Since 'srce' is neuter, you don't need to worry about complex case changes in the accusative. It's the same as the nominative!

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The Ultimate Compliment

If you want to make a Serbian friend for life, tell them they have a 'veliko srce' after they help you.

To be very kind and generous.

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Easy Grammar

Since 'srce' is neuter, you don't need to worry about complex case changes in the accusative. It's the same as the nominative!

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The Ultimate Compliment

If you want to make a Serbian friend for life, tell them they have a 'veliko srce' after they help you.

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Not for Romance

Don't use this to tell someone you are in love with them. It's about character, not attraction.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'imati'.

Moja sestra _______ veliko srce.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ima

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

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct adjective ending.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: On ima veliko srce.

'Srce' is neuter, so the adjective must end in -o.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

All these phrases are related to being a kind person.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Hvala ti što si mi pozajmio novac. B: Nema na čemu, ti znaš da ja ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: imam veliko srce

In the context of helping someone with money, 'imati veliko srce' is the most appropriate idiom.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'imati'. Fill Blank A1

Moja sestra _______ veliko srce.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ima

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

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct adjective ending.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: On ima veliko srce.

'Srce' is neuter, so the adjective must end in -o.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

All these phrases are related to being a kind person.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hvala ti što si mi pozajmio novac. B: Nema na čemu, ti znaš da ja ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: imam veliko srce

In the context of helping someone with money, 'imati veliko srce' is the most appropriate idiom.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It's better to let others say it about you. Saying 'Ja imam veliko srce' can sound a bit arrogant.

Yes, if you are thanking someone for a big favor or a donation. It adds a nice personal touch.

The opposite is 'imati kameno srce' (to have a heart of stone) or 'biti bezdušan' (to be soulless).

No, 'veliko' agrees with 'srce' (neuter), not the person. So it's always 'veliko srce' regardless of gender.

관련 표현

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Srce od zlata

synonym

Heart of gold

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Široka ruka

similar

Generous (financially)

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Tvrdo srce

contrast

Hard heart

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Dobra duša

similar

Good soul

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