Meaning
Grass covered in water or dew.
Cultural Background
Walking barefoot in wet morning grass is a traditional health practice called 'otužovanie'. Dew on the grass on St. John's Eve (June 24) is believed to have magical properties. The timing of mowing (kosenie) is strictly dictated by whether the grass is wet or dry. Nature is a central theme, and 'mokrá tráva' often symbolizes the purity of the Slovak landscape.
Slippery conditions
Always remember that 'mokrá tráva' is a common cause of falls in the mountains. Use it as a warning.
Agreement
Make sure the 'á' at the end of 'mokrá' is long. If you say 'mokra', it sounds like a different grammatical form or a mistake.
Meaning
Grass covered in water or dew.
Slippery conditions
Always remember that 'mokrá tráva' is a common cause of falls in the mountains. Use it as a warning.
Agreement
Make sure the 'á' at the end of 'mokrá' is long. If you say 'mokra', it sounds like a different grammatical form or a mistake.
Barefoot walking
If a Slovak suggests walking in wet grass, they are likely talking about health benefits, not just being messy!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'mokrá'.
V záhrade je ______ tráva.
The noun 'tráva' is feminine nominative singular, so the adjective must be 'mokrá'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct warning:
The subject 'mokrá tráva' must be in the nominative case.
Complete the dialogue between two hikers.
Turista A: Prečo máš mokré topánky? Turista B: Kráčal som cez ______.
The preposition 'cez' (through) requires the accusative case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vôňa mokrej trávy'?
The scent of wet grass is an evocative, poetic image.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Moisture Levels
Practice Bank
4 exercisesV záhrade je ______ tráva.
The noun 'tráva' is feminine nominative singular, so the adjective must be 'mokrá'.
Select the correct warning:
The subject 'mokrá tráva' must be in the nominative case.
Turista A: Prečo máš mokré topánky? Turista B: Kráčal som cez ______.
The preposition 'cez' (through) requires the accusative case.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vôňa mokrej trávy'?
The scent of wet grass is an evocative, poetic image.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions'Mokrá' means wet (saturated), while 'vlhká' means damp or moist (slightly wet).
Yes, but 'mokrý umelý trávnik' is more precise for sports contexts.
Yes, just like in English, 'tráva' is a common slang term for marijuana.
You say 'v mokrej tráve'.
Because 'tráva' is feminine. 'Mokré' would be used for neuter nouns like 'tričko' (wet t-shirt).
Yes, it is a very common image in Slovak romantic and nature poetry.
Yes, 'mokré trávy', but it is rarely used unless referring to different species of grass.
Only if you are discussing landscaping or a weather-related delay. It's a neutral term.
'Suchá tráva' (dry grass).
You can say 'tráva zmokla' (the grass got wet from rain).
Related Phrases
rosná tráva
similardewy grass
vysoká tráva
builds ontall grass
čerstvo pokosená tráva
similarfreshly mown grass
suchá tráva
contrastdry grass
trávnatý porast
specialized formgrass cover
