뜻
To deceive or sell something worthless.
문화적 배경
In Serbia, the phrase is often used with a sense of 'inat' (defiance). Calling out someone for selling fog is a way of saying 'You can't fool me, I'm smarter than that.' In Montenegro, where storytelling and 'čojstvo i junaštvo' (humanity and bravery) are valued, selling fog is seen as a particularly cowardly way to behave. The phrase is equally common in Croatia and is often used in high-level political debates in the Sabor (Parliament). Serbian tech workers often use this phrase to describe 'vaporware'—software that is advertised but never actually built.
Watch the Aspect
Use 'prodavati' (imperfective) when talking about a person's character, and 'prodao' (perfective) when you are the victim of a specific scam.
Don't say 'prodavati dim'
Even though 'selling smoke' makes sense in English or Spanish, a Serbian speaker will find it very strange. Stick to 'magla'.
뜻
To deceive or sell something worthless.
Watch the Aspect
Use 'prodavati' (imperfective) when talking about a person's character, and 'prodao' (perfective) when you are the victim of a specific scam.
Don't say 'prodavati dim'
Even though 'selling smoke' makes sense in English or Spanish, a Serbian speaker will find it very strange. Stick to 'magla'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prodavati' or 'prodati'.
On mi je juče ______ maglu i ja sam mu poverovao.
Since it happened 'juče' (yesterday) and it was a completed action of tricking, the perfective past tense 'prodao' is the best fit.
Which of these people is 'prodavac magle'?
Ko je 'prodavac magle'?
A 'prodavac magle' is someone who makes impossible promises to deceive others.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'Ovaj novi sajt kaže da mogu zaraditi milion evra za dva dana!' B: 'Beži odatle, oni samo ______.'
The context of an unrealistic internet scam is the perfect place for 'prodaju maglu'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제On mi je juče ______ maglu i ja sam mu poverovao.
Since it happened 'juče' (yesterday) and it was a completed action of tricking, the perfective past tense 'prodao' is the best fit.
Ko je 'prodavac magle'?
A 'prodavac magle' is someone who makes impossible promises to deceive others.
A: 'Ovaj novi sajt kaže da mogu zaraditi milion evra za dva dana!' B: 'Beži odatle, oni samo ______.'
The context of an unrealistic internet scam is the perfect place for 'prodaju maglu'.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문It's not a swear word, but it is a direct accusation. Use it with friends or when complaining, but be careful using it to someone's face in a professional setting.
Yes, it means 'I was tricked' or 'I bought something worthless.' It's the logical counterpart to the idiom.
관련 표현
Mlatiti praznu slamu
similarTo beat empty straw (to talk pointlessly).
Bacati prašinu u oči
synonymTo throw dust in someone's eyes.
Obećavati kule i gradove
builds onTo promise towers and cities.
