Significado
To be prone to stealing.
Contexto cultural
In small Slovenian villages, being called 'dolgoprstnež' is a serious blow to one's 'ugled' (reputation). It can lead to social exclusion. In cities like Ljubljana, the phrase is often used as a practical warning about pickpockets in tourist areas like Prešeren Square. The idiom is a staple of political cartoons, depicting politicians with literal long fingers reaching into a bag labeled 'davkoplačevalski denar' (taxpayer money). Teachers might use this phrase to address petty theft of school supplies, though they usually prefer more direct language to avoid being too informal.
Careful with Accusations
Calling someone 'dolgoprstnež' is a serious accusation. Use it only if you are sure or in a clearly joking context with friends.
The 'L' sound
Remember that in 'dolge', the 'l' sounds like a 'w' or 'u'. Pronouncing it as a hard 'L' will make you sound like a foreigner.
Significado
To be prone to stealing.
Careful with Accusations
Calling someone 'dolgoprstnež' is a serious accusation. Use it only if you are sure or in a clearly joking context with friends.
The 'L' sound
Remember that in 'dolge', the 'l' sounds like a 'w' or 'u'. Pronouncing it as a hard 'L' will make you sound like a foreigner.
Sticky vs Long
While 'lepljive prste' (sticky fingers) is also used, 'dolge prste' is slightly more common in traditional Slovenian storytelling.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the idiom.
Pazi na denarnico! Tisti moški _____ _____ _____.
We need the verb 'ima' and the accusative plural 'dolge prste'.
Which sentence is a warning about a thief?
Izberi pravilen stavek:
'Dolge noge' means long legs, 'dolge lase' means long hair. Only 'dolge prste' is the idiom for stealing.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Situacija: Nekdo vam je vzel svinčnik v šoli.
This is the appropriate idiom for someone taking your things.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zakaj ne maraš Marka? B: Ker se bojim za svoje stvari. Slišal sem, da _____.
'Dolg jezik' means someone gossips too much; 'dolge prste' means they steal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPazi na denarnico! Tisti moški _____ _____ _____.
We need the verb 'ima' and the accusative plural 'dolge prste'.
Izberi pravilen stavek:
'Dolge noge' means long legs, 'dolge lase' means long hair. Only 'dolge prste' is the idiom for stealing.
Situacija: Nekdo vam je vzel svinčnik v šoli.
This is the appropriate idiom for someone taking your things.
A: Zakaj ne maraš Marka? B: Ker se bojim za svoje stvari. Slišal sem, da _____.
'Dolg jezik' means someone gossips too much; 'dolge prste' means they steal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is an accusation of theft. Use it with caution.
Usually, it implies a habit or a character trait, but it can be used for a single act.
Being 'pošten' (honest). There isn't a specific idiom for 'short fingers'.
With the verb 'imeti', it is always 'dolge prste' (accusative).
Yes, they learn it early as a way to describe 'bad' behavior.
Absolutely not, unless you are discussing idioms! It is too informal.
It can, but it usually evokes the image of physical stealing.
Yes, you will see it often in Slovenian newspapers.
Because they can reach further into your pockets!
Yes, 'fentati' or 'spizditi' are slang verbs for stealing.
Frases relacionadas
imeti lepljive prste
synonymTo have sticky fingers.
dolgoprstnež
specialized formA person with long fingers (a thief).
imeti dolg jezik
contrastTo have a long tongue (to gossip).
vzeti si k srcu
builds onTo take to heart.
