Significado
Moving very quickly
Contexto cultural
The 'zec' in this idiom is technically the European Hare, which is a common sight in the fields of Slavonia. It is respected for its ability to outrun predators. In the rocky terrain of Dalmatia, the speed of a hare is even more impressive because of the difficult ground. The idiom is often used for agile soccer players from the region. The rabbit is often a trickster figure in Balkan tales, using its speed to escape larger, slower animals like the bear or the wolf. With the rise of delivery apps, 'brz kao zec' has become a common marketing term to promise fast service to city dwellers.
Use 'k'o' for natural flow
If you want to sound like a local, say 'brz k'o zec'. It sounds much more natural in a cafe or at a game.
Check your gender
Don't forget to say 'brza' if you are talking about a woman. It's a common mistake for English speakers!
Significado
Moving very quickly
Use 'k'o' for natural flow
If you want to sound like a local, say 'brz k'o zec'. It sounds much more natural in a cafe or at a game.
Check your gender
Don't forget to say 'brza' if you are talking about a woman. It's a common mistake for English speakers!
Sarcasm alert
You can use this sarcastically for someone who is very slow. 'Baš si brz kao zec...' with a roll of the eyes works perfectly.
Sports context
This is the most common idiom you will hear in Croatian sports news. Listen for it during football or athletics broadcasts.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'brz'.
Moja sestra je ____ kao zec.
Since 'sestra' (sister) is feminine, the adjective must be 'brza'.
Which animal is used in the Croatian idiom for being fast?
On je brz kao ____.
'Zec' (rabbit) is the standard animal for speed. 'Puž' (snail) is for slowness.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'Brz si kao zec!'?
The idiom is used to describe high speed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoćeš li stići na vrijeme? B: Ne brini, bit ću ____ ____ ____.
The context of arriving on time requires a phrase about speed.
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Ayudas visuales
Speed Similes in Croatian
When to use 'Brz kao zec'
Sports
- • Running
- • Dribbling
- • Sprinting
Daily Life
- • Cleaning
- • Cooking
- • Dressing
Tech
- • Internet
- • Apps
- • Computers
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMoja sestra je ____ kao zec.
Since 'sestra' (sister) is feminine, the adjective must be 'brza'.
On je brz kao ____.
'Zec' (rabbit) is the standard animal for speed. 'Puž' (snail) is for slowness.
When would you say 'Brz si kao zec!'?
The idiom is used to describe high speed.
A: Hoćeš li stići na vrijeme? B: Ne brini, bit ću ____ ____ ____.
The context of arriving on time requires a phrase about speed.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! You can say 'Moje računalo je brzo kao zec' if it's working very fast.
In Croatian, 'zec' is used for both, but in the wild, it usually refers to the hare, which is faster.
No, it's a very friendly and neutral idiom. It's almost always a compliment.
The plural is 'brzi kao zec' (for men/mixed) or 'brze kao zec' (for women). Note that 'zec' stays singular.
No, 'kunić' (domestic rabbit) isn't used in this idiom. It must be 'zec'.
That would be 'brz kao munja'. It's a good alternative!
In the phrase 'brz kao zec', 'zec' stays in the nominative case.
Yes, from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, everyone knows and uses this phrase.
It's better to say 'priča brzo', but you could say 'jezik mu je brz kao zec' creatively.
'Zec' implies agile, living speed; 'strijela' (arrow) implies direct, mechanical speed.
Frases relacionadas
brz kao munja
synonymFast as lightning
brz kao strijela
synonymFast as an arrow
spor kao puž
contrastSlow as a snail
plašljiv kao zec
similarScared as a rabbit
trčati glavom bez obzira
builds onTo run headlong/recklessly
