Signification
To be very lucky.
Contexte culturel
The potato is so important that there is a monument to it in the town of Šenčur. Slovenians take their 'pražen krompir' (roasted potatoes) very seriously. Many neighboring countries (Austria, Hungary) have similar agricultural idioms, reflecting the shared history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Commentators often use this phrase during broadcasts of football or ski jumping when a result is determined by wind or a lucky bounce. Despite being an old idiom, it is still very popular among young people in Slovenia, unlike some other 'peasant' idioms that have died out.
Use it for small things
It sounds most natural when used for small, everyday strokes of luck, like finding a parking spot.
Don't use in business
In a job interview, say 'imel sem srečo' instead of 'imel sem krompir' to sound more professional.
Signification
To be very lucky.
Use it for small things
It sounds most natural when used for small, everyday strokes of luck, like finding a parking spot.
Don't use in business
In a job interview, say 'imel sem srečo' instead of 'imel sem krompir' to sound more professional.
The 'Pečen' upgrade
If someone is *really* lucky, always add 'pečen' (roasted). It makes you sound like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the idiom.
Marko je na lotu zadadel glavni dobitek. Marko ima res ______!
The idiom for luck is 'imeti krompir' (to have a potato).
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'imeti'.
Včeraj sva z bratom ______ velik krompir, ker sva našla ključe.
Since it's 'midva' (the two of us/dual) and in the past tense, the correct form is 'imela'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You missed a bus, but then you found out the bus broke down and you would have been late anyway.
This is a classic 'lucky escape' situation where the idiom applies.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Nisem se učil, ampak sem dobil 5!' B: '______!'
'Kakšen krompir' is the perfect reaction to someone's unearned luck.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Krompir'
Sports
- • Lucky goal
- • Wind help
- • Opponent slip
School
- • Easy questions
- • No homework check
- • Guessing right
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMarko je na lotu zadadel glavni dobitek. Marko ima res ______!
The idiom for luck is 'imeti krompir' (to have a potato).
Včeraj sva z bratom ______ velik krompir, ker sva našla ključe.
Since it's 'midva' (the two of us/dual) and in the past tense, the correct form is 'imela'.
Situation: You missed a bus, but then you found out the bus broke down and you would have been late anyway.
This is a classic 'lucky escape' situation where the idiom applies.
A: 'Nisem se učil, ampak sem dobil 5!' B: '______!'
'Kakšen krompir' is the perfect reaction to someone's unearned luck.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'to have a fluke' in English.
No, it is only for good luck. For bad luck, you would say 'imeti smolo'.
Yes, you can say 'velik krompir' for big luck, but 'krompir' alone is usually enough.
Because in history, finding a potato meant you wouldn't starve. It was the ultimate lucky find.
No, the idiom always uses the singular form 'krompir'.
Yes, it is a universal Slovenian idiom used from Ljubljana to Maribor.
It's better to avoid it. Use 'imeti srečo' instead.
It literally means 'roasted potato' and it's a way to say someone is extremely lucky.
No, you must use the verb 'imeti' (to have).
You say 'Nimam krompirja' (using the genitive case).
Expressions liées
imeti srečo
synonymTo have luck (standard).
imeti pečen krompir
specialized formTo have 'roasted' luck.
imeti kljuko
similarTo have a hook (to be lucky).
sreča v nesreči
builds onLuck in misfortune (a silver lining).
