A1 Idiom 중립

Imeti dobro srce

To have a good heart

Being a kind person.

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문화적 배경

In Slovenian culture, 'dobrota' (goodness) is often associated with the figure of the 'mother' or 'grandmother,' reflecting a matriarchal respect for nurturing and kindness. Slavic myths often feature a hero who succeeds not because of strength, but because they showed a 'good heart' to an old beggar or an animal. Despite modernization, the phrase is heavily used in charity campaigns like 'Anina zvezdica' or 'Botrstvo' to appeal to the public's sense of community. In villages, having a 'good heart' is synonymous with being a 'poštenjak' (an honest, upright man).

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Universal Compliment

This is the safest compliment in Slovenian. You can't go wrong with it.

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Gender Agreement

Remember 'srce' is neuter. Don't say 'dober srce'.

Being a kind person.

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Universal Compliment

This is the safest compliment in Slovenian. You can't go wrong with it.

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Gender Agreement

Remember 'srce' is neuter. Don't say 'dober srce'.

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Intensify it

Add 'zelo' (very) or 'res' (really) to make it stronger: 'Res imaš dobro srce!'

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Bread Metaphor

If you want to sound very native, try 'Dober si kot kruh' (You are as good as bread).

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'imeti'.

Moja sestra ___ dobro srce.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ima

'Sestra' is 3rd person singular (she), so the verb is 'ima'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct negative sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: On nima dobrega srca.

Negation requires the genitive case: 'dobrega srca'.

Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are common synonyms and variations.

In which situation would you say 'Imaš dobro srce'?

Your friend gives their lunch to a homeless person. You say:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Imaš dobro srce.

This is a classic situation for praising someone's kindness.

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시각 학습 자료

Who has a 'dobro srce'?

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Family

  • Babica
  • Mama
  • Oče
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Community

  • Gasilec
  • Prostovoljec
  • Zdravnik

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'imeti'. Fill Blank A1

Moja sestra ___ dobro srce.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ima

'Sestra' is 3rd person singular (she), so the verb is 'ima'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct negative sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: On nima dobrega srca.

Negation requires the genitive case: 'dobrega srca'.

Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are common synonyms and variations.

In which situation would you say 'Imaš dobro srce'? situation_matching A1

Your friend gives their lunch to a homeless person. You say:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Imaš dobro srce.

This is a classic situation for praising someone's kindness.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

Yes, it is very common to say a dog or a horse has a 'dobro srce'.

'Prijazen' is 'nice/friendly' (behavior), while 'dobro srce' is 'kind' (character).

You say 'Ima veliko srce'. It means the same thing.

Rarely in technical contexts, but often when discussing company culture or leadership style.

It sounds a bit arrogant. It's better to let others say it about you.

Yes: 'Imata dobra srca' (They two have good hearts).

No, it is a standard idiom.

The opposite is 'imeti trdo srce' (to have a hard heart) or 'biti hudoben' (to be evil).

Yes, it's a very sweet thing to text someone after they help you.

관련 표현

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Imeti zlato srce

specialized form

To have a heart of gold

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Biti dober kot kruh

similar

To be as good as bread

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Imeti trdo srce

contrast

To have a hard heart

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Srčen človek

builds on

A hearty/courageous person

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