Meaning
To be fed up with something.
Cultural Background
Slovenians often use weather as a safe topic to express 'full cap' frustration without being too personal. In the capital, you are more likely to hear 'poln kufer' among younger generations, while 'polno kapo' remains a staple of general Slovenian. In villages, the phrase might be used more literally regarding farm work, but the figurative meaning is universal. Expressing that you have a 'full cap' is a common way to signal to coworkers that you need help or a break without sounding like you're quitting.
Use 'že'
Add 'že' (already) to sound more natural: 'Vsega imam že polno kapo!'
Case Alert
Always use Genitive for the thing you are tired of. It's 'dela' (genitive), not 'delo' (nominative).
Meaning
To be fed up with something.
Use 'že'
Add 'že' (already) to sound more natural: 'Vsega imam že polno kapo!'
Case Alert
Always use Genitive for the thing you are tired of. It's 'dela' (genitive), not 'delo' (nominative).
The 'Kufer' Alternative
If you want to sound like a local in Ljubljana, use 'poln kufer' instead.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Vsega imam polno ____.
The standard idiom uses 'kapo' (cap).
Which sentence correctly expresses being fed up with work?
How do you say 'I'm fed up with work'?
'Dela' is the genitive form of 'delo', which is required here.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
You have been waiting for a late bus for 40 minutes in the cold.
This situation warrants the idiom of being fed up.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Spet moraš delati v soboto? B: Ja, res ____.
The context of working on a Saturday suggests frustration.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVsega imam polno ____.
The standard idiom uses 'kapo' (cap).
How do you say 'I'm fed up with work'?
'Dela' is the genitive form of 'delo', which is required here.
You have been waiting for a late bus for 40 minutes in the cold.
This situation warrants the idiom of being fed up.
A: Spet moraš delati v soboto? B: Ja, res ____.
The context of working on a Saturday suggests frustration.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNot exactly rude, but very blunt. It's fine for friends, but too informal for a job interview.
No, it is strictly for negative feelings of being overwhelmed or annoyed.
'Kapa' is the dictionary form. 'Kapo' is the form used after 'imam' (I have).
Yes! It means 'I'm fed up with you.' Use it carefully!
You would say 'Tega imam dovolj' or 'To je zame preveč.'
Because 'polno' (full of) triggers the genitive case in Slovenian.
Yes, it is a standard idiom understood from the coast to the mountains.
Absolutely. It's very common in SMS and chat apps like WhatsApp.
Not necessarily. It just expresses the current feeling of being overwhelmed.
Try saying 'WSEH-gah'. The 'v' is very soft.
Related Phrases
Imeti poln kufer
synonymTo have a full suitcase (fed up).
Dovolj mi je
similarI've had enough.
Imeti čez glavo
similarTo be overwhelmed with work.
Prekipeti
builds onTo boil over.
