뜻
To be extremely happy.
문화적 배경
In Serbia, expressing extreme joy is often accompanied by music and food. Being 'na sedmom nebu' might involve calling a 'tamburaši' band to play at your table. Across the Balkans, the concept of 'merak' (soulful pleasure) is often linked to this idiom. It's not just about success, but about the deep feeling of the moment. The 'seven heavens' is a concept found in the Talmud, the Quran, and ancient Greek philosophy, showing how Serbian language is connected to global history. In the Serbian digital space, #nasedmomnebu is a popular hashtag for travel photos, especially from the seaside (Montenegro, Greece).
The 'Kao' Rule
If you use 'osećati se' (to feel), always add 'kao' (like). 'Osećam se kao na sedmom nebu' is much more natural than without it.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for the 'big' happiness.
뜻
To be extremely happy.
The 'Kao' Rule
If you use 'osećati se' (to feel), always add 'kao' (like). 'Osećam se kao na sedmom nebu' is much more natural than without it.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for the 'big' happiness.
Body Language
When Serbians say this, they often spread their arms wide or look up. It's a very 'big' emotion!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Kada sam čuo da sam dobio nagradu, bio sam na ______ ______.
The preposition 'na' requires the locative case: 'sedmom' (adj) and 'nebu' (noun).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'She feels like she is on the seventh heaven'.
With 'osećati se', you must use 'kao' (like).
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Which situation best fits 'na sedmom nebu'?
The idiom is reserved for major, intense moments of joy.
Complete the dialogue.
Marko: 'Položio sam vozački ispit!' Jelena: 'Čestitam! Sigurno si sada ______ ______ ______.'
This is the standard form of the idiom in the locative case.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use 'Na sedmom nebu'
Love
- • Engagement
- • First Date
- • Wedding
Success
- • New Job
- • Winning Game
- • Graduation
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Kada sam čuo da sam dobio nagradu, bio sam na ______ ______.
The preposition 'na' requires the locative case: 'sedmom' (adj) and 'nebu' (noun).
Select the correct way to say 'She feels like she is on the seventh heaven'.
With 'osećati se', you must use 'kao' (like).
Which situation best fits 'na sedmom nebu'?
The idiom is reserved for major, intense moments of joy.
Marko: 'Položio sam vozački ispit!' Jelena: 'Čestitam! Sigurno si sada ______ ______ ______.'
This is the standard form of the idiom in the locative case.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문While 'na' is the standard preposition, you might occasionally hear 'u' from native speakers due to regional dialects or influence from other languages, but 'na' is what you should use to be correct.
Only if you have a very close, friendly relationship with the colleague and you are celebrating a major win. Otherwise, use 'veoma sam zadovoljan'.
It comes from the ancient belief in 7 celestial spheres. English 'Cloud 9' is a more modern meteorological reference.
No, the idiom is always singular. You wouldn't say 'na sedmim nebesima' in this context.
Yes! If a cake is life-changingly good, you can say 'Ovaj kolač me je poslao na sedmo nebo.'
Not at all. It is used by all generations, from teenagers on TikTok to grandmothers.
A common opposite would be 'pasti u depresiju' or 'biti na dnu' (to be at the bottom).
For 99% of speakers, no. It is purely a secular way to describe happiness.
It's SED-mom. Make sure to pronounce both 'm' sounds clearly.
Yes, if you were very worried and then got good news, you can be on the seventh heaven from relief.
관련 표현
puna kapa
similarTo have more than enough; to be satisfied.
srećan kao mali bog
synonymHappy as a little god.
pasti u očaj
contrastTo fall into despair.
kao u raju
similarLike in paradise.
procvetati
builds onTo bloom.
