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Smutná mama

Sad mother

意味

A mother who is feeling unhappy.

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文化的背景

The 'smutná mama' is a staple of Slovak folk songs (ľudovky), often representing the pain of separation during wartime or emigration. There is a strong cultural emphasis on the 'suffering mother' archetype, influenced by Catholic imagery of the Virgin Mary (Sedembolestná Panna Mária, patron saint of Slovakia). Slovak 'mommy bloggers' use the term to normalize discussions about mental health and the difficulties of parenting. Realist authors like Tajovský often used the 'smutná mama' to highlight social injustices and poverty in rural Slovakia.

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Gender Agreement

Always check if the noun is feminine. If it's 'mama', the adjective must end in '-á'.

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Formal vs Informal

Don't use 'matka' in a casual text to your friend about their mom; it sounds too robotic.

意味

A mother who is feeling unhappy.

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Gender Agreement

Always check if the noun is feminine. If it's 'mama', the adjective must end in '-á'.

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Formal vs Informal

Don't use 'matka' in a casual text to your friend about their mom; it sounds too robotic.

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Diminutives

Use 'smutná mamička' if you want to sound extra sympathetic or if you are talking to a child.

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Empathy

Slovaks value emotional honesty. Saying 'vidím, že si smutná' is a common way to start a supportive conversation.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'smutný'.

Moja ____ mama sedí v kuchyni.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: smutná

'Mama' is feminine, so we use the ending '-á'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I see a sad mom'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vidím smutnú mamu.

In the accusative case (object of the verb), the endings change to '-ú' and '-u'.

Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Smutná mama = Sad mom, Šťastná mama = Happy mom, Veľmi smutná mama = Very sad mom, Smutná mamička = Sad mommy

These are basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

Peter: Prečo plačeš? Mama: Som dnes trochu ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: smutná

The mother is speaking about herself, so she uses the feminine form.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Gender Agreement

Feminine
smutná mama sad mom
Masculine
smutný otec sad dad

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'smutný'. Fill Blank A1

Moja ____ mama sedí v kuchyni.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: smutná

'Mama' is feminine, so we use the ending '-á'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'I see a sad mom'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vidím smutnú mamu.

In the accusative case (object of the verb), the endings change to '-ú' and '-u'.

Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Smutná mama = Sad mom, Šťastná mama = Happy mom, Veľmi smutná mama = Very sad mom, Smutná mamička = Sad mommy

These are basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Peter: Prečo plačeš? Mama: Som dnes trochu ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: smutná

The mother is speaking about herself, so she uses the feminine form.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, for a boy or man, you must use the masculine form 'smutný'. Example: 'smutný chlapec'.

'Mama' is 'mom' (informal/neutral), while 'matka' is 'mother' (formal).

You say 'Mama je veľmi smutná'.

Yes, 'sad moms' would be 'smutné mamy'.

It's not rude, but it is very direct. It's better to ask 'Prečo si smutná?'

The opposite is 'šťastná' (happy) or 'veselá' (cheerful).

You would say 'smutná stará mama' or 'smutná babka'.

Young people often say 'mám depku' (I have a little depression/I'm down).

That is the accusative case, used when the 'sad mom' is the object of an action (e.g., 'I see...').

It's a common theme, but usually titles are more specific, like 'Smutná mamička a jej deti'.

関連フレーズ

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šťastná mama

contrast

happy mom

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smutná mamička

specialized form

sad mommy

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zarmútená matka

synonym

grieved mother

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smutný otec

similar

sad father

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plačúca mama

builds on

crying mom

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