Significado
To be good at noticing or judging.
Contexto cultural
The 'špica' culture in Zagreb is a prime example of 'having an eye'. People dress up and walk through the city center specifically to see and be seen, exercising their aesthetic judgment. In coastal regions, 'imati oko' is often used for fishermen who can spot the best fishing spots or changes in the sea that others miss. Traditional embroidery (zlatovez) requires an incredible 'eye for detail'. Grandmothers often judge the quality of a young girl's work by her 'eye'. In the growing Croatian tech scene (like Rimac Automobili), 'imati oko za talent' is a common phrase used by recruiters looking for top engineers.
Use it in Job Interviews
Saying 'Imam oko za detalje' is a very common and professional way to say you are meticulous.
Singular vs Plural
Always use 'oko' (singular). Using 'oči' (plural) changes the meaning to literal looking.
Significado
To be good at noticing or judging.
Use it in Job Interviews
Saying 'Imam oko za detalje' is a very common and professional way to say you are meticulous.
Singular vs Plural
Always use 'oko' (singular). Using 'oči' (plural) changes the meaning to literal looking.
Complimenting Taste
This is the safest and most natural way to compliment a Croatian person's style or home.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct preposition and case ending.
Marko ima oko ___ mod___ (fashion).
The idiom uses 'za' followed by the Accusative case. 'Moda' becomes 'modu'.
Which sentence is the most natural compliment for a photographer?
Choose the best option:
This is the standard idiomatic way to compliment someone's photographic talent.
Match the person to what they likely 'have an eye' for.
Match the following:
Interior designers are known for their eye for spatial details.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kako si uspio naći ovaj antikni sat? B: Znaš mene, uvijek ___ ___ ___ antikvitete.
'Imam oko za' expresses the talent of finding quality items.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMarko ima oko ___ mod___ (fashion).
The idiom uses 'za' followed by the Accusative case. 'Moda' becomes 'modu'.
Choose the best option:
This is the standard idiomatic way to compliment someone's photographic talent.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Interior designers are known for their eye for spatial details.
A: Kako si uspio naći ovaj antikni sat? B: Znaš mene, uvijek ___ ___ ___ antikvitete.
'Imam oko za' expresses the talent of finding quality items.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, if the context is clear. For example, if someone shows you a nice photo, you can just say 'Imaš dobro oko!'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in professional environments.
The Accusative case. For example: 'oko za detalje' (plural accusative).
Yes! 'Imati oko za ljude' means you are good at judging people's character or talent.
Almost. 'Imati nos' (to have a nose) is more about intuition and 'smelling' an opportunity, while 'imati oko' is more about visual judgment.
It's better to say 'Imam uho za glazbu' (an ear for music), though 'oko' is sometimes used for the 'business' side of music.
Simply use the negative: 'Nemam oko za to.'
Yes, especially for scouts who have an eye for talented young players.
Yes, for the presentation of food. 'Imaš oko za dekoraciju tanjura.'
Yes, authors use it to describe observant characters.
Frases relacionadas
Baciti oko na nešto
similarTo take a quick look or to be interested in someone/something.
Oko sokolovo
specialized formHawk-eyed; someone who sees everything.
Imati nos za nešto
similarTo have a nose for something (intuition).
Pasti u oko
relatedTo catch someone's eye / to be noticeable.
