Signification
Feeling fear about something.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks often use the phrase 'Strach má veľké oči' (Fear has big eyes) to tell someone they are overreacting to a danger. There is a cultural tendency to be honest about one's fears rather than putting on a 'tough' front, especially in private settings. Many traditional fairy tales involve a hero who 'nemá strach' (has no fear) and must learn what it is to be afraid. In the context of the EU, 'mať strach' is often used in political debates regarding migration or economic stability.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember that fear comes 'from' something in Slovak. Use 'z' + Genitive.
No 'Byť'
Never say 'Som strach'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
Signification
Feeling fear about something.
The 'Z' Rule
Always remember that fear comes 'from' something in Slovak. Use 'z' + Genitive.
No 'Byť'
Never say 'Som strach'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
Intensifiers
Use 'veľký' (big) or 'obrovský' (huge) to describe how scared you are: 'Mám obrovský strach'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mať'.
Ja ______ strach z tmy.
The first person singular form of 'mať' is 'mám'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Are you afraid?'
We use 'mať' (to have) and the noun 'strach' in the nominative/accusative form.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are standard translations for the variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ideš do vody? B: Nie, ______ strach, je studená.
The speaker is expressing fear, so 'mám' is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ______ strach z tmy.
The first person singular form of 'mať' is 'mám'.
How do you say 'Are you afraid?'
We use 'mať' (to have) and the noun 'strach' in the nominative/accusative form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations for the variations of the phrase.
A: Ideš do vody? B: Nie, ______ strach, je studená.
The speaker is expressing fear, so 'mám' is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo. For 'I'm afraid so', use 'Obávam sa, že áno' or simply 'Bohužiaľ'.
'Mať strach' is a state (to have fear), while 'báť sa' is the action (to fear). They are mostly interchangeable.
It is masculine inanimate.
Mám strach z teba.
Expressions liées
báť sa
synonymTo be afraid (verb form)
nahnať strach
builds onTo scare someone
mať obavy
similarTo have concerns
triasť sa od strachu
specialized formTo tremble with fear
